A DESPERATE BURGLAR

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 56, 30 November 1921, Page 6

A DESPERATE BURGLAR

DISTURBED AT HIS WORK SENSATION IN WILLIS STREET DOCTOR GRAPPLES WITH INTRUDER It is evident that one, if not more, desperate criminals are at present operating in the city and suburbs. About 8.30 o’clock last night, Dr. P. F. McEvedy, while traversing a passage at the rear of his private residence at 158 Willis Street, heard an unusual noise in his motor garage, which adjoins tho house. Tho doctor, who in his day was a renowned athlete, at once went to investigate. Opening tho door of the 'back of the garage, he received a stunning blow on the head from a blunt instrument. Half dazed by the blow, he attempted to grapple with a man who hud attempted to gain entrance io the house by way of tho garage, but tho nocturnal visitor again struck Dr. McEvedy with tho weajion he carried, and managed to make his escape Irom tho motor, shed.

Dr. McEvedy gave chase, and on reaching the footpath saw his man attempting coolly to pass the front of the house with' a bag in his hand ns if he were a peaceful, law-abiding citizen. Upon the doctor calling upon two men on the other side of tlie street to stop the burglar, the latter took to his heels and made off at top speed down the middle of the roadway. Tho street here is at present closed for repairs, and the fugitive tripped over tho ropo stretched across the roadway to block traffic, and measured his length in the dust. Picking himself up, he made off, minus his bag,' and was soon lost sight of. On tho latter being handed over to the police, U was found to contain a heavy Colt revolver, loaded in all chambers, and. a pair of woollen sodks, such as are used 'by expert burglars to prevent finger prints being left behind as incriminating evidence after their work has been completed. Dr McEvedy was so severely knocked about by the ruffian that he had to take to his be<l. _____