Poorer But Wiser (Press, 17 November 1980)
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Summary: Poorer But Wiser (Press, 17 November 1980)
On 17 November 1980, a report emerged from Auckland highlighting a worrying trend regarding late-night encounters in the Upper Queen Street area. A lonely man became the victim of a robbery after being propositioned by a transvestite. This incident took place on Thursday night, and by Friday, the man was left poorer but wiser, having escaped from the transvestite’s house with his trousers but without his wallet. Authorities expressed concern over a series of similar incidents occurring recently, wherein men were being targeted by individuals posing as attractive young women. The police warned that Upper Queen Street had become a hotspot for transvestites, who often worked in pairs or groups to rob clients they lured from the street. In the specific case on Thursday night, the victim was taken to a residence where another transvestite awaited. The man was robbed of his wallet before being thrown out of the house, with his trousers thrown out after him. Following this robbery, a suspect was apprehended and was set to appear in the District Court in Auckland on charges of theft. Earlier that same Thursday evening, another man experienced a similar fate after being picked up by a different transvestite in the same location. He was later assaulted by a group of transvestites at a house in Mount Eden, resulting in the loss of his wallet, which contained $139. Police responded promptly and arrested a suspect related to this incident, who was also scheduled to appear in the District Court for robbery charges. The police investigation continues as they aim to address the rising number of such late-night crimes and ensure the safety of individuals in the area.
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