The career of a'petty thief who has caused much trouble to local merchants came to an end in Provisional Court on Sept. 14 when the accused giving his name as Taene Lion-sung, but better known under the alias of H. K, Franklin Tuck, was brought before Judge Tseng and remanded to enable the police to secure additional evidence against him.
Tsang's speciality was worthless cheques and he had a leaning toward jewellery. There were three complainants and the depredations took place within a space of four days, The total value of the goods stolen is estimated at $2,731, On his appearance in court Tseng was accompanied by a young Chinese girl with whom he was Said to have been friendly. before At the time the two in custody she was, wearing a wrist watch and diamond ring which the com plainants claimed was part of the stolen loot. the contusion of the hearing she was placed on $50 security to make, her appearance at the next hearing' Of the case, She maintained that the ring was. hers, that. Tsang had given it to her, but he stretched a fine point. at this and insisted he had only lent it to her.
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