The Archive · 1940

Foreign Woman Robbed By Chinese Gang

Shanghai, May 14.

Three robbers, one of them armed with a pistol, held up Mrs. A. Popoff on Keswick Road near Brenan Road shortly after 0.15 a.m, yesterday, and relieved her of money and jewellery valued at $400.50, Before she was able to raise an alarm, the men had disappeared into Chinese territory and when detectives from Bubbling Well Road arrived on the scene, no trace of the criminals could be found, Mrs. Popoff, who lives at No, 950 Keswick Road was on her way to town when the men walked up from behind and told her to hand over everything she carried on her person. Her bag was searched and. all valuables taken from her.

The victim immediately reported the matter to the police and investigations are now being made. nese detectives. addressing the large gathering of Mr. Park's friends who had come the canteen at Louza Police Station allend the presentation, Mr. Sharman voiced the unanimous feeling that Mr. Park's departure was universally regretted by all members of the force but that since it was caused by things beyond the control of any-tone, his many. friends wished Mr. Paric to accept the gifts which were about to be given to him, as a small token of the high esteem in which he was being held.

In reply, Mr, Park pointed out that he would not have left Shanghai had not been made necessary through various circumstances. He had enjoyed working with his colleagues for the past six years and wished them every success for the future, Mr. Park joined the S.M.P. on March 412, 1994, and is leaving Shanghai with Mis. Park on May 14 for the United States.

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