DARING BURGLARY.
ANOTHER SYDNEY CASE. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 7, 11.50 p.m. Sydney, March 7. Another daring burglary has occurred, this time at the residence of Russell, 'the well-known jockey. Kensington, Russell's brother-in-law, was wakened early in the morning by a tap on the forehead, and saw three armed, masked men grouped round the bed, and a? fourth standing outside the window. They demanded money, and ransacked the room, securing about £3O in money and jewellery. They then went to Russell's rooin, covering him with revolvers, and made a similar demand. Russell handed- over £4O (winnings at the races). The intruders carried electric light®, and thoroughly overhauled the house, regaling themselveß with food and drink, and reassuring the victims' wives that they hiad nothing to fear, and offered them fruit and water.
On leaving the house they warned the occupants not to move to seek assistance, or they knew what to expect. They escaped in a waiting sulky. The police are investigating.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 214, 8 March 1912, Page 5
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162DARING BURGLARY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 214, 8 March 1912, Page 5
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