The second big crime of yesterday was the kidnapping of Mr. K. C. Sing, manager of the Nee Ta Shing Coal Company. Mr. Sing left his residence at 3 Ping Woo Lee, off Avenue Road, at about 8.50 am. and was boarding his private car at the intersection of Avenue and Wenchow Roads to go to his office when he was pounced upon by three Chinese, two of whom were armed. A fourth accomplice intimidated the chauffeur and took his seat at the wheel and kept the chauf-four at his side. The car was then driven at a furious speed along Bubbling, Well Road and was stopped at he corner of Chengtu Road when the chauffeur was ordered to alight. The abductors then drove off with their victim and the car was lost sight of.
The, police were informed and lost zo time making enquiries into the case and recovered the car a few hours later on Avenue Edward VII. Officers of Sinza police station who worked on the case included Inspec-for Richard Moir, who was in charge of the police party.
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