SUBURBAN BURGLARY.
BOOT SHOP AND FACTORY
CONSIDERABLE STOCK STOLEN.
There were two burglaries in suburbwan centres last night, and in both cases footwear was stolen.
The premises of Mr. John McAlpine, in the block of buildings near the old Mount Albert terminus, were broken into, and stock valued at about £35 was stolen. Entry was obtained by breaking a window at the back of the ehop, treacle and brown paper being used to deaden the sound. The police believe some conveyance was used to remove the stolen goods. A considerable quantity of men's boots and shoes was stolen from a boot factory belonging to Mr. A. G. Coldicutt, in Queen Street, Onehunga. The theft was discovered this morning by Mr. Vince Coldicutt, a son of the proprietor, when he opened the factory at the rear of the shop. Entrance ha 4 been made through a window, which was open when Mr. Coldicutt unlocked the door. • N
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 59, 10 March 1932, Page 8
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