THIEVES IN THEATRE

Hokitika Guardian, 22 May 1929, Page 2

THIEVES IN THEATRE

DRESSING ROOMS RANSACKED. AUCKLAND, May 20. Burglars entered His Mfije.stv’s Theatre during Suiula'y night).” "-Their activities were centred on the-drt'ssing-rooms behind, the’ stage, occupied by members 'of ithe Midnight I'Frolics Revue Company,- and the rooms were found in disorder when members! of the company arrived l at the Theatre for rehearsal this mornnig. As far.as can lie gathered at- present no A-ery--treat-haul was made, but Miss 'Gertie Creiner, a member of the company, has lost a gold watch which she valued very highly.

The thieves gained entrance to the theatre by forcing open a window with a crowbar. The.y made their way to the stalls, behind the .stage, and into the dressing-rooms b3 T forcing doors with a crowbar. Most of the dressingrooms Avere thorouglilA’ ransacked, costumes, make-up material, and properties being found scattered over the floors. However, the burglars Avere evidently in a hurry, as the3 r overlooked several articles of considerable value. The office of the Theatre, situated at one side of the passage Avhich gives access to the stalls, escaped the visit. The manager, Air John Farrell, had some articles of value in his desk, but the takings from Saturday night had been removed to the hank earlier in the evening.