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Crackdown on thievery, Oakville Police Chief Fred Oliver demonstrates how the vibro-graver is used to etch code numbers on the back of a television se(...)
Crackdown on thievery, Oakville Police Chief Fred Oliver demonstrates how the vibro-graver is used to etch code numbers on the back of a television se(...)

Crackdown on thievery, Oakville Police Chief Fred Oliver demonstrates how the vibro-graver is used to etch code numbers on the back of a television se(...)

Date9/14/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Crackdown on thievery, Oakville Police Chief Fred Oliver demonstrates how the vibro-graver is used to etch code numbers on the back of a television set. The public may borrow the electronic pencil from police to put ineradicable marks on valuable possessions, hoping to deter burglars who won't be able to sell stolen goods.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0071683F