BOYS TERRORISE DISTRICT

Taranaki Daily News, 17 January 1930, Page 11

BOYS TERRORISE DISTRICT

SHOTS FROM STOLEIN RIFLES. SEARCH PARTY’S FRUITLESS HUNT By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. Carterton, Jan. 16. . Two youths, apparently moved with the spirit of adventure, have caused a stir in the Pirinoa district. On Friday night they allegedly took two bicycles from outside the picture theatre and decamped. It was thought they would immediately leave the district, but'they apparently had other plans, for . when Mr. S. Antony, who- resides at Mr. McLean’s Matawhero property, returned home on Sunday he found that the residence had been broken into and a rifle, cartridges and a supply of canned foods taken. Mr. Antony found tracks leading foi’ some distance up the river. On Saturday night another resident, Mr. Piripi, Kohunui, had a rifle and axe removed from his premises.

Late on Sunday night two rifle shots were fired over another dwelling, in the vicinity. The incident seriously alarmed the occupants. The two youths were seen at midday on Monday by several children. A large number of residents under the direction of Constable Sleeth, Martinborough, is scouring the district with the object of apprehending the culprits. The younger of the two youths alleged to be concerned is a European and his companion is a Maori. Both boys are out on license.