1954 Press Photo Robbery victims Xavier Cugat & wife Abbe Lane in California

Cugat, Xavier (Band Leader). Bandleader Xavier Cugat and his wife, Abbe Lane, tell police how a shabbily dressed man kidnapped and robbed them as they left the Pan Pacific Auditorium Wednesday night in Hollywood. Gunman let them out out a few blocks but robbed them of jewels valued at $20,000. Stolen items included his $2,600 watch and his wife's $9,000 10-karat solitaire.

Photo is dated 1954.

Photo measures 8.25 x 7.5 inches.