Moses Ehrich

Moses Ehrich was an American businessman and underworld figure known as Old Unger who served as a fence to burglars, thieves and shoplifters from his Eldridge Street store. He was indicted four or five times on charges of receiving stolen goods during the administration of New York City Mayor A. Oakey Hall, but never convicted. He was represented by Hall in later years.

Disappearance

In 1875, Ehrich was indicted for his involvement in the Adams Express safe robbery and accused of receiving stolen bonds and an uncut diamond valued at $800. Released on a $5,000 bond, he disappeared from the city shortly after the conviction of ringleader Daniel Haurey. In spite of efforts by District Attorney Horace Russell and the New York Police Department, he left for Canada.