Thomas Wykes.
16th January 1723
| Reference Number | t17230116-24 |
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| Verdict | Guilty > theft under 1s |
| Sentence | Corporal > whipping |
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Thomas Wykes of St. Leonard Shoreditch , was Indicted for feloniously stealing two Cheeses, value 12 s. in the
Shop of Henry Barns , the 15th of January last. It appear'd the Prisoner took an Opportunity to take the Cheese out of the Shop, and run away with it, but being perceiv'd, was pursued and taken. The Prisoner own'd the Fact. The Jury found him guilty to the Value of 10 d. To be Whipp'd .