SALESMAN SENT TO GAOL
STOLE EMPLOYERS’ GOODS
SENTENCE TO THREE MONTHS
AUCKLAND February U>,
Richard Howe, aged 25, a carpenter, appeared for sentence at the Police Court to-day on a charge of stealing <» suitcase and contents, of the total value of t'S 12/S, belonging to the Lesley Lingerie Company. Auckland. The 'magistrate said the probation oflieer was unable to recommend leniency for Howe in view of bis record. •‘Unfortunately. Howe has a had r<*oerd for thieving,” said Detective Sergeant Kelly, who reminded the magistrate that accused got a position as a travelling salesman, and after working a few days pawned the suitcase and samples belonging to bis employers. Counsel said that Howe was oniy working on commission, and had been unable to earn much money.
The uagistrute sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment. “That's letting him oil' lightly,’’ lie added.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1932, Page 8
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