The Archive · 1927

Armed Robberies in Shanghai

Early on Thursday morning last, six men, two of whom carr automatic pistols, entered 294 Point Road, and at pistol point took from the residents about $130 in cash, Jewellery and other valuables, From Jo house in an alleyway off Purdon Road, four men, each armed, made off with $700, Whilst attempting to raise an al last Friday night when a dozen robbers entered the home of, is father near Lunghua, a Chinese Tad was shot through the chest and Killed instantaneously. After gathering about $500 worth of booty, the miscreants escaped in the darkness.

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