| Reference Number | t18400615-1627 |
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| Verdict | Not Guilty > unknown |
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1627. JANE CLARKE was indicted for stealing, on the 23rd of May, 3 handkerchiefs, value 12s., the goods of Charlotte Selina Wilson and another.
HENRY WILLIAMS. I live with Mrs. Charlotte Selina Wilson and another, linen-drapers, in St. John-street. On the 23rd of May the prisoner came for some ribbon, which I sold her—I suspected she had some property, and when she went out I followed her—she saw that she was discovered when the got two doors from the house—she returned back, and returned these three handkerchiefs—they are my employers'.
Cross-examined by MR. PHILLIPS. Q. Did you say before the Magistrate that she discovered you following her? A. Yes, I think I did—I cannot swear it—I do not remember it—she said that it was done unintentionally, and gave my fellow-shopman the handkerchiefs.
NOT GUILTY.