The Archive · 1939

Robbers Wound Two In West Hongkew

Shots Fired After Hold Up In Haining Road

Two Chinese were wounded when armed robbers fired several shots after stealing $600 ín a hold-up in West Hongkew last night. Both men were taken io hospital with- bullet wounds and last night their condition was reported ds satisfactory.

The robbery occurred at 640 pin. in House 6, Lane 924 Haining Road, when five men, who had entered the residence, próduced'pistols from their gowns and held up the inmates. After ransacking the room, the men turned about to leave and one of the inmates made a dash for the door to raise an alarm.

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