The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-06
Police Intelligence.

: Lo1fv RoLbers - AM inReniOus eystem has been
adopted by some Of the modern thieves In order to
effect robberies without detection but in this instance
the ropues were detected Il appears that man cali
at the house No IS Fast Broadway kent by Mrs Mes
tell On Monday evening Martin introduced to Mrs
Nestell young man by the name Of Robert williams
as friend whom he wished to board with him and oc
cupy the came room together This ARA ppement the
landlsdy readily consented to, and Mr. Williams took
tea with the other boarders After tea Martin aud
Williams took walk together mn the Bowerv and re.
turned tho house about half past 10 Msrtu
going stairs proposed 20 on the roof from the
scuttle and from there they could walk to several
houses below Martin then said he could raise some
money by going Into Of the houses through the
ecuttle Accordingly he travelled along on the roof
tops until he came to the house No. Is, being Ave
houses towards Catherine street. there he forced
the rcuttle and Williams meantime sat on the
scuttle OF Their own house. Keeping watch After short
time Martin returned to the roof again, loaded with
large Of mems clothing such coats pants vests
This clothing together with pocket book containing
$40 gold piece and 81 bill was valued In ell at so
The clothing being heavy and awkward to carry. he
uedl up IN one punde with bed cord, ana drew IL
aiter MN on the mouse TOP ABOUT this time the moon
bganto peep out from behind the clouds just after
the shower. which threw light on the rogues move
ments iady VINO resided In one VI the dwellings, on
the oppote tlae OF the street was anxiousy awaiting
the arrival OF ner huspsnd VINO was OUT little longer
IMAM nssn ana Ior that purpose hsd placed hefse AZ
the WINDOW her curiosity was aroused At the singular
movements when she witnessed on tne opposite FOOL
In observing the bundle OF clothing to follow alter
martin as ne walked over the rooi she was At once
pursuaded they were thieves, and throwing open her
ibdo" caed 10 some persons In the street. ana mede
known ner suspicions by THIS time Martin nad sue
ceedeu In conveying the punder TO MS own scuttie
ana Threw tnesame INTO the open garnet Inc alarm
Was gwen the police WAS called ana Mr. cooper deputy
keeper OF the fssex street prison. answered the call
pelng near NJ hsnu; Also ocer Buck one OF the 4tn
ward police come up and both entered the house 30 ana
proceeded up STAIRS informing Mrs Neste that thieves
were In the house The rogues, on the police coming
up stairs towards the foute made their escape along
the roof Mr Cooper and the policeman got on the
rooI ana uncovered Williams secreted between Two
cbmpeys hartn was CHASED TO mouse NO oil, where nc
forced open scute got into the house. and secreted
hlmeli In closet where ne was arrested by ofhcer
ssmmas OF the seventh ward police, who came to the
assistance Of the former officers Both these rogues
we're then TO the Seventh ward station house
al locked up In cell together; but during the night
Martin succeeded in making his by forcing
Of the bars making sufficient room to press his
body through [The escape of this prisoner, who
the principal In the robbery reflects much the vigil
lance kept At the station house Williams In the
morning conveyed before Justice Osborne, and
committed for trial The escaped prisoner has not ~
yet been recaptured Boarding house keepers cannot
be too careful in the selection Of those who apply for
board, as there are n number Of rogues who make q
living by going from one boarding house to another
AT stt alng ali they lay their hands upon The
property stolen belonged to Mr. Charles Seccombe
siding ut No 70 East broadway.
II Mysterious BurSlafy-An extensive burglary was
announced early yesterday morning az having been
OF hr Isaac hesehburgh, situated at No $50 Grand
street ana gou ana sver Watches siamond pins brace
lets apd othef Je"try 10 tne amount oil S4ooo We're
s,oi. neIelloni .oge'nsr WIN e1oo IN moh,y Inc
mysterious manner I'D Wnch tnis burglary IL alleged 10
pave been committed creates general wonderment to
noor ths door couo nave been opened much easier
ana Win cohhde1apy lets nCise OF chAnce OF detection
IL appears, from the statements made by Mr. Rosen-
ougn' mat ne retired 10 pea on Monday evening be-