ALLEGED RECEIVING OF STOLEN GOODS

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 53, 25 November 1922, Page 12

ALLEGED RECEIVING OF STOLEN GOODS

“SUCH CASUAL PEOPLE” When two parents listened to their daughter’s story of how some-valuable pictures, an elaborate clock, and china and earthenware sundries came into the possession of their three children they were misled. The result was that Robert and Mary Mac Kay were called upon before Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to explain why they had received stolen goods to thp total value of £l9 15s. 6d. Sub-Inspector Cummings prosecuted, and accused, who pleaded not guilty, were represented by Mr. J. F B. Stevenson'. ■ It was alleged that the children had stolen the, goods from an unoccupied house in Kent Terrace, and that th® parents had taken possession of them The Magistrate, after hearing evidence, said that if ho had the power to inflict punishment for gross carelessness he would impose a fine of £lO on each. “I a.m asked to make them thi«ves,” added Mr. Hunt, “but I must bo satisfied that they are guilty. I don’t think I can. I’ve never tome across such casual people before; I J give them the benefit of the doubt and dismiss the information. Perhaps in future they will look after their children.” '