A Daring Daylight Burglary

Edison summary: A burglar jumps a back fence and enters the rear of a house, by prying open one of the windows. It is evident that the people of the house discovered the thief and called the police, for shortly after the robber enters the window, two policemen come along on a run and enter the place after him. Scene now changes to the roof. The burglar tries to escape, but is caught by one of the officers, and a fight ensues in which the officer gets the worst of it, and is thrown to the ground. The burglar escapes to the street through another house, closely followed by the second policeman. When the latter reaches the street and sees his comrade almost dead, he calls for an ambulance. This is seen rushing to the scene. The injured man is placed on a stretcher, carried to the ambulance, and then taken to the hospital. Calling for reinforcements, the second policeman continues to run after the thief. He chases him through the fields, over streams, etc. The thief finally reaches the railroad station just as a train is pulling out. He jumps on the train, and leaves the officers, who were close behind. The telegraph service is here brought to use, and when the train stops at the next station, a squad of police are there to meet it. The burglar alights and makes a break for liberty, but is soon caught and handcuffed, after a struggle. He is then taken to the lock-up to await trial. Exciting from start to finish.