CAUGHT BY THE CAMERA

Taranaki Daily News, 24 November 1926, Page 15

CAUGHT BY THE CAMERA

NEWSPAPER THIEF SNAPPED IN THE ACT. Christchurch, Nov. 20. The tale of a paper thief and a concealed camera was told by a Linwood resident. He had missed his morning paper several times, and set a trap to catch the offender. On a recent morning he rose early, just as the runner was doing the rounds, and saw his paper thrown to the middle of the front lawn. Armed with a camera, he sat beside the open front window, the blind of which was partly raised, and waited for the expected caller. His patience was rewarded. .Soon afterwards a man came along the street, calmly walked into the grounds, and made his exit with the paper tucked under his arm. He was blissfully unconscious of the fact that, ( as lie picked up the paper the camera 'clicked on him. The print from the negative was a perfect one, clear and unmistakable as to the subject of the snap. It was shown to the corner grocer, who immediately recognised the person, and -was able to give his name and address. The subscriber dislikes the idea of a prosecution, but is determined that the unlawful appropriation of his paper must cease. The picture he holds may yet be shown to the subject of the study.