The Archive · 1941

Bag-Snatcher, Pedestrian Shot on Nanking Road

Shanghai, Apr. 15, A__bagrsnateher and 'a Chinese destrian were slightly wounded yes terday afternoon az a C, P. C. opened fre when the snatcher made suspicious move after' stealing a Japanese lady's hand bag. 'The affair ook place at 5.18 p.m. at the corner of Nanking and Chibi' Roads. The shher snatched the lady's, handbag end the latter shouted for help.

"The constable responded and ran uller the robber. The snatcher made 8 suspicious movement. 2s though to draw a pistol and the constable fired free, wounding him in the leg. Unfortunately the bullet ricocheted and hit 2 pedestrian.

1120 pin. and the flames were con-walled by midnight. A male Chinese injured and was sent toa hos-

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