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was held up at the same place by five Chinese males armed with revolvers, and robbed of property valued at $61. No person was injured. The robbers made good their escape.
30. Highway Robbery and Murder. On the 9th October at 5 p.m., a Shroff of the China Light and Power Company, escorted by an unarmed Indian Watchman, arrived by motor car at the Sub Station, Tai Nam Street, Sham Shui Po, to collect the day's takings and convey it to the Head Office. As they were about to enter the car with the money collected, three Chinese males in the Street suddenly opened fire with revolvers. Another Indian Guard who came to their assistance was shot by the robbers, and died of his injuries. The robbers seized the money, amounting to $2,425, and made their escape by motor car.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION BRANCH.
31. Summary of Crime.-The total number of cases (except summonses) dealt with by the Police during 1935 was 39,373 as against 33,282 in 1934, being an increase of 6,091 or 18%.
32. There were 6,373 serious crimes in 1935 as against 5,549 in 1934, an increase of 824 cases or 14%. There were increases in the following:-
Burglary 315 1 case. Coinage offences ** Deportation offences 12 House & Godown breaking ** Kidnapping 1 Larceny 656 cases. Larceny on Ship & Wharf 20 Robbery 26 "1 Women & Girls Ordinance (offences) 10 The decreases were: Arms Ordinance (offences against)... 8 cases. Assault (Serious) 14 "} Assault (Intent to Rob) 2 11 Embezzlement 11 ** Larceny from Dwelling 147 J} Murder 8 ?? Manslaughter 5 "} False Pretences 33 21 Receiving Stolen Property 14 "} Other Serious Offences 13