Cjagar Singh, unemployed, of no fixed abode, was charged before Mr. G. W. King at H. M, Police Court last Friday with stealing from Mehar Singh $100 and promissory notes to the value of $1,000; and further with the theft of jewellery to the value of kis, 250, and $20 and two pairs of trousers from two other Indian complainants, Mr. R. ©, Faithfull prosecuted.
Det.-Sgt. Henry said the disappearance of the property was reported to have occurred at 55 Markham Road_ between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m, on Thursday. At the hut witness found one box three feet by two. The padlock had been wrenched off. It wels lying at the side of the box. Very little effort could have been required to break the lock. Some clothing in the box was slightly disarranged. There were two doors one at the front and another.at the back of the place. Witness wels shown a mop placed against the wall at the back.
"The mop was lying against the wall and the defendant was supposed to have climbed up the mop over the wall"
The Magistrate—Really Det.-Sgt. Henry—It was a strong mop.
Hits Woship—Then did ho do a pole jump and then break the mop for this purpose?
The witness went on to explain that some one must have broken off 18 in. of the mop, stuck it in the ground and stood upon it.
The Magistrate—That seems rather an amateurish way of climbing the wall.
Anyone climbing over the wall at the back of the premiers would avoid the watchman in the front, said witness.
Mr. Faithfull, in asking for a remand, said that there appeared to be little doubt that the money and property had been planted somewhere. It might be possible to find out where this money was.
A Sikh constable gave evidence of arrest. The defendant was taken in Broadway, and afterwards removed to Gordon Road.
Det.-Sgt. Henry said he cautioned and read over the charge to the man. He replied, You can send me to the Court and if you find me guilty you can send me to gaol." He had been searched. Only 70 cents were found in his possession.
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