The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-04-17

A daylight diamond robbery. occur
ring in the heart of the Western Ad-
diUion. is reported. A princely coll
lection of gems and jewels belonging
10 Mrs. Robert Tibbitts, weIl-known
society woman, residing at sos Steiner
street, was mysteriously stolen yester-
day morning between 10 o'clock and
noon during her absence from home.
The plunder taken by the thieves ex-
ceeds the value of $4,000 and consists
of one Of the finest and most valuable
collections of precious stones in the
city.
The detectives have arrested two
Cinnamon on suspicion. but no evil
oence Of a tangible nature has devel-
oped. The criminals did not disturb
any Of the valuable plate in the house
and in their haste overlooked a coral
necklace valued at $500.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning Mrs. Tibbitts and her hus-
band, Robert Tibbitts. of the we'll
known firm Of Healy & Tibbitts. went
FOR a drive through Golden Gate Park.
Before leaving the residence at 563
Steiner street Mrs. Tibbitts locked the
dresser drawer containing the jewels
Bnd carried the icy with her She
returned to the house after an alb
sence of two hours, only to find that
al Of her jewels had been puiloined-
The Police Department was notified
and Detectives Bunner and Matheson
were detailed on the case. After an
snvestgatiOn the Chinese servant en-
bloyed by Mrs. Tihbitts and q Chinese
employed in a similar capacity in an
adjacent house were sent to the City
Prison pending further investigation.
Upon returning from her drive in the
park Mrs. Tibbitts, placing the key in
the lock, was surprised to find that 1t
would not work. In trying to withdraw
the key the drawer opened easily and
the receptacle was found empty with
the exception Of the coral necklace.
Detectives made a thorough examin-
alton Of the premises. The doors and
windows were found TO be intact and
no marks Of a Jimmy were found on
any OF them. None of the siiverware
was missing and nothing else of value
had been touched. An old rusty COM
pass was found by the detectives on the
sidewalk in front of the house This
fitted exactly with the marks on the
dresser drawer and is believed to be the
tool used by the burglars. During the
absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Tibbitts the
Chinaman under arrest was the only
occupant of the house. He and the 9TH
er Chinese arrested protest their inno-
cence.
The gems and jewelry, valued at
$4,000, were purchased in Europe and
were prized very highly by Mrs Tib-
bits She wore the jewels at many
notable social functions and they at
tracted much attention. The following
is the list Of the missing valuable
Powder box set with rubes and diamonds
locl0ef mirror and coin purse with the same
settings iorgnette made OF old English gold
and attached 70 8 long heavy gold chain, gold
watch with pearl setting, pearl, rubies and
diamond set dragon pin. large cluster diamond
snd opal ring turquoise and diamond cluster
ing. ring set with I'VE pearls. brooch set with
fftv-ffree diamonds, jade ring, ring set with
fh-ee large diamonds. pearl mounted opera
glasses. long heavy gold chain and $50 Ia
currency
The detectives are inclined to believe
that the burglary was an inside job,
and the Cinnamon in custody will be
swested by Captain Burnett and Chief
Dinan.