Worth $7,042 to Gang Man Robbed While Riding In Rickshaw in East Area A large haul was made by a gang of armed highway robbers in the Eastern district on Thursday evening, when an Indian was held up while riding in a rickshaw, according to information made available yesterday morning.
The robbery took place at 1030 o'clock in Sawgin Road, near Dixwell Road, and was committed by a gang of eight men two of whom carried pistols. The victim later reported to the police that he lost money and jewellery to the total value of $7,042.
A Japanese riding in a public rickshaw likewise was robbed on Thursday evening. He was halted by three unarmed Chinese in Woo Foh Loong, off Tientsin Road, and lost his overcoat and some money. One of the gang was arrested.
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