The Proceedings of the Old Bailey

Reference Number	t17121210-6
Verdict	Guilty > theft under 1s
Sentence	Corporal > whipping

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  Phebe Pickering, alias Spencer , of the Parish of  St. James's Colemanstreet , was indicted for stealing 4 Pewter Plates, and other Goods from   Edward Custer on the 11th, of September last he appear'd by the Evidence, that she was a Capmaker , and work'd at the Prosecutor's House when the Goods were lost; and being taken upon Suspicion, part of them were found upon her, and some she confess'd she had sold to   John Dun the Pawnbroker. The Prisoner had little to say for her self only wou'd have turn'd the Fact upon one of the Witnesses; but that not availing, she was found Guilty to the value of 10 d.

[Whipping. See summary.]