Smart Capture.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7269, 24 July 1893, Page 2

Smart Capture.

(By TBIiECtBAJPH,) WELLINGTON, Jtir 23. The arrest of Potter and Clements, on Saturday, for burglary at suburban hotels was a clever one. Potter and Clements first entered the White Horse Hotel at Ngahauranga, about 2 a.m., but being surprised got blear, having made retreat safe by unlocking the doors to the street before making the raid, Mr Waddiugton, the landlord, at once telephoned to town, and Detectives Herbert and Gantley set out for tho village which is'three miles distant. At Kaiwarawara, a mile out, they met Mr Wadiington, wbo had lost trace of the burglars, Tbe trio set oat for Ngahauranga, but noticing a light in the Rainbow Hotel, Kaiwarawara, the detectives crept up quietly to the hotel, and peeping through the windows saw Potter and Clemente hard at work inside clearing the shelves of liquor and cigars. Tbe burglars soon came out and the detectives attempted an arrest, but it was no easy matter, as accused fought bard and a desperate struggle resulted. Potter vainly attempted to use his jemmy, and at one time Detective Gantley was nearly choked. Eventually tbe handcuffs were got on the men, and they were conveyed to town. It is believed that tbe men are concerned ia several robberies in tbe city. Potter only recently came out of gaol after serving a sentence for an offence of a similar nature, but so far Clements is unknown to the police.