The Archive · 1941

Wealthy Chinese Taken Away in His Own Car

Shanghai, Apr. 28, Detectives from Louza police station were yesterday investigating the kidnapping of Mr. Wong Eu-foo, wealthy Chinese mot chant, who was carried away by three Chinese in his own car to on address in Hwa Kee Avenue off Bubbling Well Road at 1035 pin. on Saturday, The victim was accosted by the (hree men, all of them armed, on Foochow Road, near Vu Ya Ching Road, just as he was about to enter hug ear, bearing Heence No, 1870. The trio produced their pistole and ordered the chauffeur to drive to Hwa Kee Avenue.

Once there, the victim and his employee were kept in a small room Until 4 aim. yesterday. At that time, the chauffeur was trussed with wire and left in the room, while the kid-appets took Mr. Wong away, forced him into his own car and driving him to an unknown destination, The chauffeur tually managed to free himself and reported the kidnapping to the police. Investigations were started immediately, but traces of either the vietion or his car had been found yesterday.

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