Flashlight Burglar Steals From Hollywood Star | Vancouver News

While the world cheered the end of WWII, Vancouver was riveted by a daring thief known as the “flashlight burglar” who targeted the home of Hollywood star Yvonne De Carlo—then celebrated as “the most beautiful girl in the world.” The burglar struck twice in under 24 hours, stealing cash and attempting to break in through a basement window before a barking dog foiled them. Believed to be after jewels or Hollywood loot, the stealthy intruder even reached over a sleeping relative during the first raid. De Carlo, born in Vancouver and later iconic for roles in “The Ten Commandments” and “The Munsters,” returned home to celebrate her birthday—making this bizarre crime a local sensation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1c5947a47eb0db5