Petty Thefts In Apia
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From Our Own Correspondent
Apia, Apr. 8.
pETTY thefts in Apia as well as on outlying plantations seem of late to be the order of the day.
It appears that these thefts are mostly committed by young larrikins, who lack sufficient supervision.
An illustration is. the recent case when two local-born lads broke into the shop of Apia’s photographer, and stole some valuable lenses. Finding the glasses of no use to themselves, they threw them into the harbour, near the Customs Wharf.
Fortunately the boys w'ere caught, and it is hoped that severe punishment will be dealt out in this and similar cases.
Public opinion seems to favour corporal punishment in cases of this nature.