Seviows Crime-—This includes the wounding of a Sikh who was red at on the Kiukiang Road on April 1; the attempted murder of a Sikh Constable who was fired at and wounded by an armed man in the West Hongkew District on April "18; the murder of a Chinese Constable and the attempted murder of 'a Japanese sailor who were shot at and wounded by an assassin in the Hongkew District on April 16, the Constable dying on April 27; the murder of a Chinese detective and the wounding of two assistants whilst attempting to arrest armed Tobbers ata lodging house on Avenue Edward VIL on April 18; the attempted murder of three Chinese detectives who were fired at by an armed man in the Louza ict on April 22; the death of a ricsha coolie in the Gordon Road District on April 25 as a result of blows with fists and the attempted murder of a building contractor who was fired at following an attempt by a gang to extort money from him, in the Wayside District on' April 30, A Sikh watchman was arrested in the first mentioned case and found guilty of unlawfully wounding. Was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment, In the second case, the man responsible for the crime was shot dead by the Police. Two robbers were shot dead by the Police and three others arrested in the fourth case. In the fifth ease, the man responsible for the shooting was arrested in possession of a Toaded pistol after he had been wounded by the Police. 'The assailant in the sixth case was arrested and sentenced to nine months' prisonment, Two men were arrested in connexion with the last mentioned ease.
The man on remand at the end of March charged with the murder Sikh Constable and the at-of a Chinese Constable on June 17, 1921, following a disturbance at the "New World" bhoy been sentenced to death. Two Koreans on remand charged with the murder of a Korean and a Chinese Constable and the attempted murder of a Chinese chauffeur on February 1, have been sent to Japan for trial. Another Korean, arrested on Aprit 27. in connexion with the same ease, is under remand. Six men on remand in connexion with the murder of a coolie who was attacked by a gang armed with axes at a house on Yangtszepoo Road on dealt with. to terms of imprisonment ranging from five to ton years whilst. the others were ordered to sign a bond for their future good beh: One man was arrested on Api for being concerned in the murder of a Chinese Constable in the Yangtszepoo District on March 22. He was found guilty and sentenced to death, In addition to five persons already dealt with, one man was arrested on April'29 in connexion with the murder of a Japanese in a cotton mill in the Yang trict on February 2 under remand at the end of the month, Arnied Abduction.—Seven men, one of whom was in possession of a loaded pistol, and four women were arrested on' April 7 in connexion with the armed abduction of a male child from Ningpo in February last, the missing child being found at the scene of arrest. The accused are under remand. Ten persons under remand at the end of March charged with the armed abduct of a compradore and a Chinese chauffeur in the Sinza District February 8 have been dealt with. One was sentenced to death, three were sentenced to imprisonment, two were expelled, one was ordered bond for his future good it and three were dismissed. A. male child of six years, who was abducted in the Wayside' District on October 13, 1925. by an armed gang, was recovered on April 19, The circumstances under which tthe child returned lead t" the belief that negotiations were conducted with the abductors. A man wanted for armed abduction in territory under Chinese jurisdiction war arrested during the month aad handed over to the Chinese Authorities concerned.
Robbery—28 reports of armed robbery from premises and 17 on the highway were revolved during the month. Four cases of attempted armed robbery were also reported. Shots were fired by the robbers in' seven instances, resulting in a Chinese Constable-and two Chinese civilians being wounded. In connexion with the foregoing and reports of armed robberies received prior to April 1, thirty-four persons, seven of whom were in possession of loaded firearms, were arrested. Two were sentenced to death, four died of wounds received at the time of their arrest, eleven were sentenced to imprisonment, three were dismissed and the remaining fourteen were under remand at the end of the month. Of twenty-two persons on remand at the end of March charged with armed robbery twelve have been sentenced to imprison ment and five dismissed. The remaining five are still under remand. Two men arrested for being members of a gang of armed robbers were on remand at the end of the month. Two men on remand at the end of March on a similar charge were further charged! with armed robbery and the case against them has not yet concluded. Eleven persons, three of whom were also wanted for murder, were arrested in connexion with armed robberies which occurred in territory' under Chinese jurisdiction. Eight} were handed over to the Chinese Authorities concerned and the remaining three are still under remand. In connexion with armed robberies which occurred in the French Concession six men, one of hom was in possession of a loaded pistol, were arrested. One died from wounds received at the time of his arrest and the remaining five were handed over to the French Police.
One report of attempted highway' robbery, in which no arms were used, was received. In connexion. with' this ease and reports received prior to April 1, six persons were arrested. Five were sentenced to imprisonment and one is under re-'Three men on remand at the end of March charged with robbery were sentenced to imprisonment.
foreigners and three Chinese were in Firearms.—Two arrested during the month for ticking in firearms when five! pistols and about one thousand rounds of ammunition were seized. They were sentenced to imprisonment. Four men on remand at the' end of March have been dealt with. One was sentenced to imprisonment, Jone was deported and the remaining two were fined. Five Chinese were arrested for being in possession of firearms for an unlawful purpose. One was sentenced to imprisonment, lone was fined and three were dismissed.
Bomb Explosious—Two reports of bomb explosions were received during the month. The first occured on the evening of April 8 when two bombs, one of which failed to explode, were thrown at the Japanese Consulate-General by the occupants of a motor car. The damage done was trifling. The second case occurred on the morn. ing of April 24 at the Shangha Gas Works, Thibet Road, when two! men engaged in digging a trench were severely injured by a bomb which they discovered and which they injudiciously handled.
Property Stolen.—524 reports} made under this heading during the month represent an estimated loss of $125,931 and include 32 cases of burglary, 11 of house-breaking, 6 of godown-breaking and 14 of shop and office-breaking. Successful investigation was made in 183 cases, resulting in the recovery of property valued at $25,810, in addition to which recoveries to the extent of $30,953 were made in connexion with reports received prior to April Successful results were also oh: [tained in six cases reported as having occurred out of Settlement! limits and in three instances where: property was reported as lost.
Grime beyond Settlement Limits.—Seven eases of armed robbery and. two of piracy were reported during. the month as having occurred in territory under Chinese jurisdiction in the Beighbourhood of Shanghai. Tu one ease of piracy a boatman was killed, seventeen were injured and one was carried away and held for ransom. About a - hundred soldiers from Shanghai raided certain houses occupied, by pirates Huangtu and made eighteen arrests in addition to seizing a quantity of firearms and ammunition, Executions.—Thirteen Chinese
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