Attempt on Mr. Gilbert Davies'
House Luckily Foiled A daring attempt at burglary was perpetrated in the western district at an early hour last Friday morning and was frustrated only because of the fact that in the course of operations the burglar awakened a young girl who gave the alarm. The attempt was made upon Mr. Gilbert Davies's house in Bubbling Well Road and took place about 4 a.m.
It happened that Mrs. Davies 1s leaving for Home next month and in preparation for her holiday had been during the day looking out her winter clothing, including furs. The latter she had placed on a stand on the verandah fronting the first floor rooms, and apparently it was these which first attracted the notice of the intruder. So far as can be gathered he had made a collection of the furs whith specially took his fancy and then attempted to break into the house through the verandah door. The noise he made in doing so woke Mr. Davies' young daughter who was sleeping in the room, and she at once raised the alarm. Mr. Davies and other members of the household were immediately arouse ed, lights were switched on and an effect made to secure the burglar. As a matter of fact all that could be seen of him was a shadowy figure disappearing into the darkness at the farther end of the verandah. By this time the whole household was on foot and a thorough search was made of the house, the garden and surrounding premises. Tt was seen that a quantity of Mrs. Dawies's furs had disappeared, but the chase after the burglar had been so prompt that for fear that they should encumber him in his flight dropped them, just outside the gate leading to the servants' quarters. No further trace, how ever, could be found of the burglar nor could it be seen in what manner he had gained access to. the verandah or made his departure therefrom. The verandah is 16 fect from the ground and no trace of 0 ladder was to be seen. Investigations ara being made by the police.
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