The Archive · 1939

Suspects Sent for Trial

Shanghai, Oct, 10, Alleged to have commuted at least four armed robberies in the Settlement, 13 suspects were brought. before the First Special District Court yesterday for trial, The hearing was Postponed to October 18 at the request of the police who wanted to make further investigations. Tt was alleged that a pistol and 14 roun of ammunition were found in the possession of the detained persons, several of them, women.

The suspects were alleged to have stolen $200 from Mr. Sheng Yi of $32 Vu Yuen Road on September 22. Mr. Sheng Yung-ho, of 113 Can-naught Road, and Mr. Li Mow-ting, of 1954 Bubbling Well Road, were also mentioned: as among the victims. In the Bubbling Well Road crime, the men were alleged to have fired at the victim, Some of accused were also said to have been involved in a murder attempt carried out in Race Course Road In August last,

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