The Archive · 1939

Man Robbed on Bus In Vu Yuen Road

Gang of Three Takes $84 On Route 9 Vehicle

"Three gangsters, one of whom pointed a pistol at him, took $84 from a Chinese passenger on a Route 9 omnibus in Vu Yuen Road at 2.36 o'clock yesterday afternoon: The other passengers and the conductor were so frightened that they did not attempt to prevent the gang's escape at the nearest stop. No shots were fired, Early yesterday morning, while it was still dark, four Chinese robbed House 346, Lane 1371, Ferry Road, taking money and clothing to the total value of $25, and escaped. This gang had three pistol, which they displayed but did not fire.

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