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In 33 cases no arrest was made, in the remaining 18 cases arrests were made. There were 11 cases in which convictions were obtained (21 persons). In 6 cases there was no conviction (8 persons).

One case undecided.

STREET AND HIGHWAY ROBBERIES.

6. Thirty-one Street and Highway Robberies were reported during the year as against 25 in 1910.

In connection with 22 of these, no arrest was made, in the remaining 9 cases arrests were made. There were 5 cases in which convictions were obtained (6 persons). In 4 cases there was no conviction (8 persons).

ROBBERIES ON BOATS AND JUNKS.

7. Nineteen cases were reported to the Police during the year as against 22 in 1910.

In connection with one of these cases, 3 men were arrested and convicted, in the remaining 18 cases no arrest was made.

OTHER FELONIES.

8. Under this heading are comprised the following:-

1911.

1910.

Arson and attempted arson,

2

2

Cutting and wounding,

-

12

9

Demanding money with menaces,'

6

5

Embezzlement,-

34

29

Forgery,

16

13

Housebreaking,

157

141

Indecent assault and rape,

1

Wounding with intent to do grievous

bodily harm,

11

6

Abominable offences,

1

1

Throwing corrosive fluid, -

2

Being armed with intent to commit a

felony,

2

Administering a drug with intent to

commit a felony,

1

Attempting to discharge a loaded revolver with intent to do griev- ous bodily harm,

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