This Week in Odessa History

1 years ago

November 10, 1916

Michaelsen & Koth safe blowed open Saturday morning.

Considerable excitement prevailed in our town Saturday morning when the report was passed around that the Michaelsen & Koth store had been burglarized that morning and over $400 in cash obtained as the result of the yeggmen’s efforts.

The robbery took place about 3 a.m. and the entrance to the store gained through a plate glass in the side street door which was cut and pushed inside. After gaining admittance the robbers prepared for their exit by opening the back door to the alley and then started work. The co...