The Tolhurst Theft Matter: A Furrier’s Secret, A Thief’s Desperation

Originally Aired: October 27, 1951When nearly $50,000 in furs is stolen from the upscale Tolhurst Fur Shop, Johnny Dollar is pulled into a case tangled in secrecy and violence. A cryptic tip from a frightened woman leads Dollar to a Boston hotel, where one suspect hides under a false identity. As Johnny follows the trail, he uncovers a volatile split among the three thieves—and a double cross that turns deadly. The deeper he digs, the more the case unravels: the mysterious source of the fur shop's unreported cash, a terrified woman beaten for information, and a fugitive thief cracking under pressure. In a tense finale in the woods outside Hartford, Johnny confronts the last surviving robber, unraveling a trail of betrayal, madness, and misplaced trust. A gripping tale of greed and downfall unfolds in this riveting episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.