CASE DISMISSED.
CHARGE OF SHOPLIFTING.
AUCKLAND, June 13
, A charge of shoplifting" .against a young farmer was dismissed by the Court to-day.
Shop assistants said that the accused man was found with articles inside his coat. He had been a customer of the firm for a long time. The defence contended that a grave mistake had been made. It was said that the goods inside the coat could be easily seen and that accused was carrying the into a counter to be wrapped. Supporting evidence was given that accused’s character was unimpeachable.
The Magistrate said that accused should have the benefit of the doubt.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 207, 14 June 1933, Page 6
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