A gang of throe suspected robbers, believed: fo have been concerned. in Important cases in the Western district, was captured on Mar, 14 by de-techyes of Crime Branch Hendquarers led by Dot. Sergt. J, Bradley, who wounded one of the men in the course of an exciting chase along aimly-lighted streets, 'Acting on secret information, the police went to a supposed rendezvous fof the gang in Penang Rod, Gordon Road. district, at 8.15 oclock and surprised the three suspects In. the open street. 'The detectives ordered the men' to hold up their hands and two of the suspects obeyed without hesitation. The third, however, started to run and Det. Sergt. Bradley, wearing a steel vest, followed him swiftly. Inthe dimly-lighted area the pursuit was carried out, the detcelive-sergeant challenging the man os he ran and telling him to Surrender or chance a bullet, The chase continued Into the Sey-nour Road extension and tually the pursuef fred three shots, one of Which wounded the suspect in the right side and halted his fight. The man, who Was not seriously injured, was subsequently taken to the Police Hospital In an ambulance, The two suspects who surrendered when first challenged were found to be in possession each of an Imitation "Mauser pistol?
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