Postby dognose » Mon Aug 30, 2021 4:07 am
J.D. MAYHEW
Napanee, Ontario
Three Men Accused of Robbing Canadian Jewelry Store Window
NAPANEE, ONT. , Can. , Dec. 7.-The jewelry store of J. D. Mayhew was broken into about 3 a. m. last Thursday by thieves who secured quantity of jewelry when their activities were interrupted by the vigilance of the police. Constable Albert Cook, who was on duty in the neighborhood, had seen a car drive up to the store from which three men emerged. One of the trio hurled a tire jack through the front window. The three marauders were removing articles of value from the window when the constable got into action. The burglars dashed for their car, but a bullet from the policeman's revolver blew out a tire. The car, however, was still able to proceed. The constable summoned assistance and a thorough search was begun. The car was found abandoned, but tracks in the snow were followed and three men arrested, one of whom has a criminal record . The car is believed to have been stolen from Toronto. The jewelry taken by the bandits was recovered.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 12th December 1929
Trev.