The Archive · 1935

Collecting the Loot

The tall intruder remained guard at the door of the rear room while his two accomplices went to the open' safe and started emptying trays of valuable Into their pockets Diamond rings, diamond—bracelets gold and platinum watches, and un. mounted jewels—all' wen' into. the spacious coat and trouser pockets the two men. When no more loot was within reach—the robbers did not bother bout the less expensive articles displayed in the show-cases "the two men joined the third and all three ran through the rear room and into a short alley leading to Ezra Road, whence they" escaped.

This was exactly twenty minut atter the three had entered the premises, every move having been carried out cooly and with almost nullitary precision. Tt was evident the robbery had been carefully plotted and that they were thoroughly familiar with the plan of the shop.

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