One less than stealthy burglar had a cat to thank for his ill gotten gains. The Hyde family of 11 Burford Avenue claimed to have heard nothing when a burglar broke into their home, ransacked their downstairs rooms and smashed open a metal cash box and the gas meter. The thief, who caused considerable damage, got away with a small quantity of money and 100 cigarettes.
Mr OE Hyde told an Advertiser reporter that he heard nothing during the night, but if he had, he would have blamed the cat, which is in the habit of opening a window by pushing up the latch and scrambling through the black out blind.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here