Burglary at a Prison
•'•TWO OLD SCREWS'" PRANK. Wandsworth Prison i.s not sale from burglars. In the prison grounds is a canteen, where warders, when oii" duty play games and refresh themselves. Kvory convict in the prison sees it. daily with longing- eyes. Each evening merry, sounds from the canteen can reach the cells of less happy residents of adjoining- hlocks. When the "mess" was opened recently it was discovered that unwelcome visitors had been there after closing lime. Bottles of whisky and other liquors, cigars and cigarettes were missing. There were no signs of undue haste. Glasses had been, used, cigars and cigarettes were strewn on the floor, even a feu- sandwiches had been eaten. This note was left behind bv the burglars: "Wo had a lovely Lime, old pals. (Snrned). Two Old Screws." Tu lanuary, 11)25. the canteen was raided, and there are indications that this raid was carried out bv the same men.
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Cromwell Argus, Volume LXI, Issue 3160, 27 April 1931, Page 6
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156Burglary at a Prison Cromwell Argus, Volume LXI, Issue 3160, 27 April 1931, Page 6
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