One of the boldest crimes committed in Shanghai in recent weeks was being investigated by the Settlement Police yesterday. It occurred on a moving Route 16 trolley bus, bound for Zau Ka Doo, Jessfield, on Sunday evening. Three men, all armed with silver pocket watch, When charged at the police station with having stolen $770 and a pocket watch Mala Singh stated that he had only stolen $87 and the watch.
The hearing was then adjourned until Thursday.
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