THEFT OF TREASURY NOTES
PROBLEM FOR THE POLICE. (Rec. April 15. 5.5 p.m.) London, April 14. The Treasury note theft is-regarded ns one of the most baffling the police have ever encountered. Officials saw the box safely deposited in a wooden safe used for valuable parcels. The astonishing fact is that the Bradford bank authorities did not inquire regarding its whereabouts until thirtysix hours after its arrival. The police believe the theft was the work of a cleverly organised London gang, which carefully planned it, and it is thought the thieves were possessed of keys of the safe. The notes being a now sue tiheir numbers are known. This may help in detection if an attempt is made to (circulate them, though the thieves have a long start. —Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 178, 16 April 1923, Page 7
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