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Burglar armed with axe steals Gatesville woman's family heirlooms
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Erin Delahunty , as published by KXXV
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total value of the stolen items is reported to be $2,500.
A break-in occurred at a Gatesville woman's home, where a burglar kicked down the door and stole a safe. The safe contained valuable items, including family heirlooms. The incident happened after the woman left her home, with the burglar entering about 45 minutes later.
Surveillance footage captured the break-in, showing the burglar using an axe and rummaging through belongings before locating the safe. Further details about the incident, including the contents of the safe, are available from local news sources. The total value of the stolen items is reported to be $2,500.
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Category: local Published: July 19, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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