| Reference Number | t18500708-1279 |
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| Verdict | Guilty > unknown |
| Sentence | Imprisonment |
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1279. RICHARD BENNETT , stealing 1 handkerchief, value 1s.; from the person of a man unknown.
WILLIAM CHILDS . I am beadle of Tower-hill. On 24th June I saw the prisoner go up to a gentleman on Tower-hill, and take this handkerchief (produced) from his pocket—I ran after him and took him—I found these other two handkerchiefs on him as well—when I returned the gentleman was gone.
CHARLES STEBBINGS . I saw the prisoner take this handkerchief from a gentleman's pocket, and put it into his trowsers pocket—I saw three handkerchiefs taken from him.
Prisoner's Defence. I bought them for 4s. 6s., in Petticoat-lane.
GUILTY .** Aged 17.— Confined Twelve Months.