BURGLARY AT OTAIO.
Some one effected an entrance into Mr W. Eeeves’ house, on his farm, at the Otaio, on Tuesday night last, and prized open a cash-box in the room used bj Mr Beeves as a study or office. Fortunately the box contained nothing of any use to the thief, although some valuable papers were deposited in it. It was found next morning on the gravel path in front of the house, with the lid burst open and the contents intact. The would-be thief must have been well acquainted with the premises from the manner in which he went to work. Mr Beeves is living b}' himself at the farm, but servants reside or. the premises. The object of the midnight visitor was evidently to obtain money, as several valuable things which were in the room were left undisturbed. Mr Reeves owns some savage dogs, which are always let loose about the premises at night time, but strange to say they allowed the burglar to enter (he house unmolested. The Otaio is a very quiet place, and this is the first burglary on record in the district.
The police are busy investigating the matter.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2606, 28 July 1881, Page 2
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195BURGLARY AT OTAIO. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2606, 28 July 1881, Page 2
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