Mayor Stewart Helps Capture Burglar, 17, in Cellar of Theatre

MAYOR STEWART HELPS CAPTURE BURGLAR, 17, IN CELLAR OF THEATRE Mayor Roy R. Stewart early today aided in capturing a youthful burglar who broke into the Grand Theatre, next door to his home. The mayor heard a noise in the theatre and notified detective bureau. Detectives Walter Smith and John Trout discovered a side door broken open and found Willard Bishop, 17, of 405 Liberty street, hiding in the cellar of the theatre. He had a flashlight, table knife and bicycle wrench. He told detectives a companion was with him. He had escaped before the officers arrived. They believe the youths were attempting to break open a candy vending machine in the lobby when the mayor heard them.