22. Apprehension of suspected persons

Any person —

found between sunset and sunrise armed with any dangerous or offensive instrument with intent to commit any criminal offence;

being a reputed thief, found between sunset and sunrise on board any vessel or boat, or lying or loitering in any bazaar, street, road, yard or other place who does not give a satisfactory account of himself;

found between sunset and sunrise having his face covered or otherwise found disguised with intent to commit any criminal offence;

found between sunset and sunrise in any dwelling house or other building or wandering about without being able to give a satisfactory account of himself; or

having in his possession without lawful excuse, the proof of which excuse shall be on such person, any implement of house-breaking, may be taken into custody by any police officer without a warrant, and is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of $2,000 and imprisonment for 12 months, and any such instruments or implements found in the possession of such person shall be forfeited.