THE LATE BURGLARIES AT TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2636, 4 June 1889, Page 2

THE LATE BURGLARIES AT TE AROHA.

As wps generally surmised, the latest development in these mysterious events, points to the conclusion, that there is a local artist of the housebreaking craft, living amongst us. Whoever he may turn nut to be, his latest effrontery needs no comment, except perhaps the hope that he will soon be brought to book and adequately punished. On Saturday morning, whilst the servant girl was sweeping out the passage in the Temperance Hotel, owned by Mr Hotchin, I,Mr Balcke's father-in law), she picked up a small parcel containing some of the goods stolen from Mr Balcke as well as some trinkets missed by Mr Berger. These wero accompanied with a note threatening to poison all Mr Hotchin's horses, and telling him not to be so fast in forming a judgment, the language used, being of a blackguard description. I understand, Mr Brown, (if the Auckland Detective Force, who has been here on a visit for some weeks, has taken possession of this document, and intends to sift the whole matter out. It is to be hoped his efforts, combined with that of our efficient local police, and a watchful public vigilance, will bring the thief or thieves to the bar of justice.—(Own Correspondent.)