YOUTHFUL CRIMINALS.
AUCKLAND GANG BROUGHT TO BOOK. AUCKLAND. November 25. The sequel to an amazing series of depredations by a gang of boys operating in the city and suburbs during the past month or two was heard in the Children’s Court yesterday. Twenty-five boys were charged with breaking and entering and theft, conversion of motor cars, the wilful breaking of street lamps and petty thefts. No fewer than 49 charges were preferred agaihgt one boy aged 13, who was placed under the care of tlie child welfare superintendent. A boy of 14, who admitted 33 charges of theft, was similarly dealt with. A boy of 15, who pleaded guilty to 22 theft and conversion charges, was sent to the Borstal Institute for three years. Two other boys were sentenced to similar terms.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3898, 27 November 1928, Page 32
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