BOY DETECTIVE
SMART ARREST MADE
A 12-year-old boy who turned policeman for a day was complimented by Sir Vivian Henderson, the presiding magistrate at South London juvenile court.
A child of five lost his fairy-cycle from outside ahe Balham public baths. Hearing of his loss, the elder boy said: "Don't worry, I'll find the thief." Then he' started to search the neighbouring streets.
Detective Norman stated in evidence: "At 7.30 p.m. on August 4 this 12-year-old boy walked into Balham police station with the defendant, a boy of 11. He had seen him in %he street riding the stolen cycle, and walked him a mile to the police station, where he handed him. over
to us."
The clerk, to the boy detective: Did the defendant go quietly?— Yes, sir. He gave no trouble.
Sir Vivian: Did you show him your warrant? (Laughter).
The charge was dismissed under the Probation Act. Sir Vivian said to Detective Norman: "Tell the boy that the court thinks he acted very well and in the interests of the public. You might make a note of him for a future recruit in the force."
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Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LIX, Issue 87, 1 November 1938, Page 5
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188BOY DETECTIVE Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LIX, Issue 87, 1 November 1938, Page 5
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