The Archive · 1937

Quick Work by the French Police

Burglar Delivered 5 Minutes After Report of Loss There is one resident of the French Concession who is complimentary of the services of the French police, He Mr. Alex, L. Davidson, of 85 Route Henri Riviere, Mr. Davidson, - who recently ro-turned from home leave, had his house burgled sharily after his departure and lost some valuable Silverware, "Ho had his house burgled again early on December 27" but the results were different, "Mr. Davidson was awakened by his houseboy' at 830) am, with the news that somebody had visited the house and made off with various articles. Apparently two panes of glass: had been removed "by. the Surglar to enable entry to the house, and when an examination was made two curtains, a clock, a travelling rug and five coats belonging to the Chinese staff were missing.

Leaving things as they were, Mr. Davidson rang up the French police and reported the burglary. Within five mi rules he was surprised to find the French police at his door with the burglar, who had been arrested In Avenue clu Rol Albert carrying a bundle which he could not explain, but which comprised the very articles missing from Mr, Davidson's howe. He admitted the burglary.

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