The Archive · 1940

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heard some noise in the When Mr. Marco looked out 1es_were leaving the wu, Mr, Marco fired one shot at andi it was believed that one of then. was "hit in the left knee. Nevertheless, all made their escape. was then discovered that the fovereoat pockets lad been one through and the photographie equip~ iment war stolen. he French Police were immediately informed of the ind investigations are now: vumdied by Nie kidnappers private car the leenee number which could not be ascertained by the Potice.

The Wweuction was wit rickshaw coolie Gordon Road police station, could not giv ear or the licence number.

Another abduction took place the French Concession yesterday mornin. the victim being @ Chinese boy of wealthy parents whose name Zee Yuevehen, who was. Ww: his way to school on a bicycle alleyway off Route Ghizi He was forced into a waiting ear by several abductors who forced the chauffeur alight after he had drives to a spot where they were Joined by three confederates. It was ascertained th: the ear was a garage machine commandeered by the kidnappers and it was found abandoned on Ferry Road near Bubbling Well Road a few hours latter the crime.

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