IMPUDENT BURGLARS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19996, 13 January 1927, Page 10

IMPUDENT BURGLARS.

MEAL OE BACON AND EGGS

(Special to Dails Times.) AUCKLAND, January 12. Burglars who entered a shop in Parnell during Tuesday night cooked themselves a meal of bacon apd eggs, set the table in a back room, and enjoyed their repast in comfort. The cash register was empty, but the thieves helped themselves to some goods in the shop before leaving. The scene of the burglary was a fruit shop in a corner block in the course of construction, and has only been occupied for about a fortnight. Entrance was apparently gained through a back window leading to the living quarters which are at present only used by tenants during the day. The intruders made their way to the shop, but finding the till empty, returned to the living room, where they discovered eggs and bacon in a cupboard. These they cooked on a gas stove, as was shown by the discovery of a soiled frying pan this morning. It was obvious the visitors were in no hurry over their repast. The tablecloth, which had been placed ready to be sent to the laundry, was found on the table when the tenants arrived to open the shop. This was covered with cutlery and chinaware, while from the remains of food lying about, it was plain that the two diners had enjoyed a hearty meal. On the table was a note addressed to the shopkeeper stating that if no money were found on the premises on the occasion of their next visit the burglars would “wreck the show.” However, departure was not taken empty-handed. About a dozen boxes of chocolates are missing, in addition to bottles of soft drinks, a box of strawberries, and a quantity of fruit.