The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-23
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Same.
STORY OF A DIAMOND ROBBERY.
Probable Solution of Number OF Burg
Iaries That Have Taken Place In
south Providence - The Diamond
Thief Located In . Distant Town.

For several weeks past the people living
in South Providence have been disturbed
by the presence among them
Of bold. INSCRIPTIONS thief,
who has invaded houses and
ransacke entire premises without being
disturbed. In many OF the pb.c,s large
aud valuab:es have disappear e |
almost from under the eyes OF the
watchful head OF the family.
The residence of Charles sanford WAS
burgiarizei by this daring worker.
and ia this case the crimi-
al was Obliged to crawl through
the bedroom window and over be bed
tore he could got at tbs valuables.
Daring Burglary.
At the house occupied by James Il. An
geli the first evidences OF the burglars
identity were found. lie entered the house
through window IN the dead Of night
aud ransacked the premis s carrying of
among other things ltaire diamond
belonging to Mr.. Angel, valued
at $500.
Mr.. Angel is in business in
this city and has travelled on
the S ruth Providence car line until
he is " well-kpown TO the conducto 4 ard
his magnificent diamond has attracted
great nj to ation from all. A day or two
after the robbery at Mr.. Angell's house
a young man who had been employed in
grocery store in South Providence
boarded a South Providence car and coM-
me ced conversation with the conductor
during wbi h he unbuttone1 his vest and
casually displayed large diamond stud.
The stone Recognized.
The conductor thought he recognized
tae stud and questioned the young man
closely, and eventually ca ne :, the con-
clusion that the msu was thief.
The sioae was in peculiar setting and
had n safety charm made by u jeweler on
Westm nster street.
Confident In his conclusions the con.
ductor who is well acquainted with Mr.
Angel, told him OF the occurrence, and
MIR. ANGEL lost no time In calling upon
The clerk. but found that he had skipped
out to parts unknown.
A day after the street car incident the
clerk went into Draper g. Co.'s. pawn
shop and secured Joan OF Si00
on the stone, giving his
correct name. Mr.. Angel heard
Of this In some way and went to the
store aud asked to DE shown some dia-
monds.
Owner Seer His Property.
Several were displayed and during the
conversation the proprietor of the store
remarked that he had an excep-
tionally fine stone on which he
had advarce 500 and shewei 1t to Mr..
Augell, who Instantly recognized il AS
his He at once elsined the property
and offered to pay the proprietor OF the
store ESQ, one-half of his loss.
but this the proprietor would
not agree to. Mr.. Angel repeated his
proposition but was met with "a refusal
and he took the st one. Mr.. Draper mt
once had him arrested IN civil process
aud Mr.. Auvell was held in bonds for the
higher court.
A few days ago the clerk sent word to
Mr. DrsSer that he wanted the stone sent
him aud his address, that (
distaut town, was found
in this way. Although the
people who have been robbed have COM
plnned to the police, nothing can be
done by them and the affair is at stand.
still.
The clerk in his rounds might easily
locate the valuable points in the diffes-
ent houses and could use lis knowledge
with ureat anccaso