A YOUNG SCAMP.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1919, Page 4

A YOUNG SCAMP.

DRESSED IN' GIRD’S CLOTHES. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. —COPYRIGHT.] | AUCKLAND, August 16. The police at Takapuna, suspicious of the movements of a girl, demanded an investigation of her belongings, and found her in possession of jewellery resembling articles stolen from houses. The Police Matron was about to search the prisoner, when a policeman, struck by the resemblance, asked—“ls that you Norman. - ’ A boyish voice, accompanied by tears, admitted that he was. The identified boy is fifteen years old. He was arrested in the South Island weeks ago for thefts at Weraroa training farm. He escaped from custody at Wellington and committed thefts at Napier and elsewhere. He reached Auckland, well dressed, in possession of a considerable sum of money. He was before the Juvenile Court here last Saturday, and was committed to a local home, from which he deserted. When arrested he was clothed in weli made female attire.

BEFORE THE COURT. AUCKLAND, August 16. When a lad who had been masquerading as Ada Reeve came before the Police Court the Probation Officer said the lad had exercised a disturbing influence over the other inmates at the Probation House. „ The Magistrate ordered his transfer to Weraroa and the return of the property to the owners.