TRAP FOR THIEVES
INVISIBLE rOAVDBR USED
LONDON, Dec. 19. As a thieves, the pofe are using a ffeoreficent powder wlucn is invisible in or in ordinary artificial lighting. It shows clean) under violet rays. This was disclosed in Edinburgh when a man was gaoled for stolen cigarettes from stores, row der found on his clothes was tne omj evidence against him. "We believe that powder has tremendous possibilities as a handicap to crime." a police official saw. "Except in fairly substantial quaw titles it is invisible to the naked eye. but under violet ray the perso whose suit is sprinkled with it J «'' have the appearance almost 01 baker. ... "The powder is produced in ci • ferent colours. Those usedl are sup plied only to the police. It can d. used on safes to trap safe-crackers.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXV, Issue 307, 28 December 1944, Page 2
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