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Mechanic's 'terrible year' ends with theft of $50,000 in tools

The Pioneer Press talks to Roy Babcock, a mechanic, shop owner and single father of four in Denmark Township. Babcock fell behind in business and was facing foreclosure after cancer and chemotherapy left him unable to work. Then someone took $50,000 in tools. Friends have set up a fund in his benefit. The Pioneer Press has details.
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The Pioneer Press talks to Roy Babcock, a mechanic, shop owner and single father of four in Denmark Township. Babcock fell behind in business and was facing foreclosure after cancer and chemotherapy left him unable to work. Then someone took $50,000 in tools. Friends have set up a fund in his benefit. The Pioneer Press has details.

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