AUCKLAND BURGLARS

Evening Star, Issue 19026, 22 August 1925, Page 3

AUCKLAND BURGLARS

explosives used

[Pi:i: I'mtkii Tnnss Association.]

AUCKLAND, August 21. Gclivnite was used on the door of a vnfe ui ! lutchiuson Bros.’ grocery shop in Khvlur Puss Inst night. Jhe cracksmen gained entrance via the Ironl door, using a. jemmy on tho lock. Whether or not tho burglar gained his cuds is unknown, since the door of the sale could not bo opened to-day. The sale, which is lot into the wall, is situated in the manager's office,, and contained the takings of the afternoon alter banking time. Judging by the appearance of the ollico, the assault on the door was evidently ran.de by an experienced man. Soap was uscd_ to block np the crevices when the explosives wore packed against the door, and employees this morning found soap scattered around and the office in much disorder. A glass transom above tho door was broken by the force of the explosion. Neighbors did not bear any unusual sound during the night. Fortunately the cash register drawers were left opon ; following the custom of most establishments, and the machines were not tampered with. A quantity of cigarettes and tobacco was stolen from the shelves. It is possible, experts say, that the safe door was opened and pushed back into position. Before the truth can be ascertained the door will have to he cut through.