What is probably a record in Shangfhai—eleven robberies by armed men jor men carrying imitation pistols, in [24 hours—was noted by the Settlement Police in the 24-hour period ended at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. The injerease in this type of crime may be termed seasonal, as there is always a iso in the number of lootings when cold weather sets in.
The eleventh case of robbery was reported to the police shortly after Jam. Three Chinese entered 471 Robison Road and at pistol point stole various property valued at $440. On. November 14 a gang of four had looted another house in Robison Road, No. 205, taking plunder worth $40.
'The biggest' haul was the Y.8,000 taken from a Chinese merchant a short distance south of the Chapoo Road [Bridge on November 14. One of the two robbers in this case. was larcested by a Chinese police constable.
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