A SENSATIONAL AFFAIR
Two Dangerous Robbers
(Per United Press Association^
WHANGAREI. February 4,
Fred T. Bruce was waylaid on the Manna Road last night when* proceeding home by two men with revolvers. One muzzle was pressed against his face and the other against his neck, and "money or life" demanded. Brno© handed out all he possessed and was then allowed to depart. From information received the police set out in a motor-car in the morning, and overtooktwo men in a store at Otaika. Both were searched and found to have a revolver, ammunition, and sheath knives. They admitted the offence, and also admitted breaking into and robbing a store at Waipu a week ago. They will be charged at the Court to-morrow.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 12382, 5 February 1908, Page 5
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122A SENSATIONAL AFFAIR Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXII, Issue 12382, 5 February 1908, Page 5
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