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Whitby Free Press, 20 Apr 1994, p. 2

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r, -, --- Page 2, Whtby s'* ý>', ~ ...i»day ,Aniril 20, 1994 Coli collector a victim ofgold fraud A local coin collector was taken for more than $ 15,000 by two suspects who sold hlm what they claimed were valuable gold coins and jewelry. Police say the man was asked by the owner of Golden Gate Restaurant, 107 Brock St. S., to look at somne coins and *ewelry being shown to him ey two males. The items appeared to be genuine but the victimn took themn to a local jeweller to have themn appraisedjust to be sure. Te items were found to be 507 Brock St. North, Whitby 666-5755 Mon., -lues., Wed. 10-6, I hurs., Frî. 10-9, Sat. 10-5 I J genuine and the victim agreed to by120 gold bracelets and 72 one-ounce gold Mexican coins for $20,000. He went to his bank to get the money but was only a ble to with draw $ 15,000, which the suspects reluctantly accepted. Police say they promised to return later with more gold if anyone was interested. The victim then returned to the jewellers with the items, where it was discovered the genuine articles had been swit- ched wîth near-worthless fakes. . EMB R O H TORN. AND SHAW NRS REALTY ONE INC. qait J2anie( __________ WALK TO REC CENTRE Super 2,500 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, ceramic entrance, sep. liv. &.d.r.. large kitchen, w/o to deck. w/o basement. Close to alamenities. June possession. Only $2 14,900.00. Gall Daniel, SCaes Representative, 436-1800. JUST FOR YOU! Stunning home on quiet court - 65' frontage! Finished with flair top to bottom. /G heated pool, sauna, hot tub. Cal for cletails. $279,900.00. Joan Scott, Assocate Broker, 436-1800. i'ASON &BENiNETT BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS, TRAI)E MARK AGENT ROBIN MASON and PATRICK G. BENNETT We are pleased to announce the opening of our law office in the WHITBY TOWN SQUARE We are cornrnitted to providing a service-oriented Iaw practice in the following areas: REAL ESTATE BUSINESS LAW ;UO_ Presenting the Lane, Custûrn--mCuveiý-r Sae ScA VINGS 0F 25% Here is the chance to have a beautiful customn buit sofa, loveseat or chair, handmade especially for you. Drop in and browse through our 25 room settings, then choose from over 50 styles and 700 gorgeous fabrics. Ail at a savings of 25%. LAMcALLISTRERDS tytad&na1 4inie WILLS & ESTATES FAMILY LAW hiil i nsu/talion k'ree I<î 'ettiiig c& Nalurdai' cîppoliletl%'ava'il/ibhle Wheel/ch Iii,(accessibhle FOR INFORMATION OR AN APPOINTM ENT PHONE: 666-4499 Whiitbv Towni Square. 3000) Gardeni Si. (N W coni o(ia;ýrtin Si and Rossl.ind R. Sc2oo The two suspects are described as two black men, one five feet seven inches, 140 pounds and clean-shaven with short black hair and a medium build; the other is said to look much like his partner, except that he weighs 160 pounds and has a goatee. An investigation is continuing. A fire set in the drop box of a Rossland Road East %ndeo store triggered the sprinkler system, causing extensive water dam age. Police and fire officiais were called to the Rossland Road and Garden Street plaza after a pas- serby noticed smoke coming from The Movie Store. The fire had been extinguished byý, the sprinkler system by the time they arrived. Police say it appears someone lit something anddropped it into the siot, setting some tapes ablaze. An investigation is continuing. $ 158,500. Five room brick bungalow with totally.finished basement on a 57'x 165% beautilly landscaped lot in south-west Whitby. 2 blocks to shopping centre. Quiet street. Immaculate and tastefully clecorated. ToaIy utrddindu ding kitchen cupboards,bathroom fixtures, central air conditioning. Absolutely no further impovements needed. Six roomn ranch brick bungalow with attached oversize single car garage on a 71' x 130' lot in north-west Whitby, close to public and Catholic schools. Just completely re-decorated throughout the main floor. Two rooms finshed in basement. Two wood burning fireplaoes. Gas heating with central air conditioning. Vacant. Incudes 5-appliances. I ELO -6e86 RR e eàh w--

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