“RIDING FOR A FALL”

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 688, 13 June 1929, Page 11

“RIDING FOR A FALL”

YOUNG BUTCHER PUT ON PROBATION STOLE TYRE AND RIM “He is riding for a fall,” said Chief-Detective Hammond of Frederick Thomas Brindle at the Police Court this morning. “He has been going the pace and thinks he knows everything.’’ Brindle, a butcher, aged 28, faced three charges of theft, but Mr. Singer entering a plea of guilty on one, the other two were withdrawn. The offence he admitted was that, on February 6 he stole a motor rim. tyre and tube valued at £6 11s 6d from Michael Keady. Mr. Singer described Brindle as a I young man of good positiou and family, lie had been mixing witl bad companions and it was uufortun- ; ate that he had a little money, as he had spent both that and his time with them.

“The days he has spent in Mount Eden have shown him the error of hi" ways,” continued counsel. “Brindle’" father has also made an appeal to him and lie can go to full-time work where he will earn good money.” Mr. Singer asked that Brindle be admitted to probation. It was his first appearance before the court. According to the chief-detective. Keady and Brindle had both bought cars of a similar model from the same garage at the same time. Keady stated that there was a spore rim and tyre on the back of his car which were later found to be missing. “They were discovered concealed under a house and Brindle said he hud found them,” continued the chid detective. “If Brindle is admitted to probation, I ask that the terms of It be made as strict as possible.*’ “I have a good mind to send him up to gaol with his late companion Tate and, had there been a charge against him the other day, I would j have done so,” commented Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M.

In view of what Mr. Singer had said, the magistrate decided to admit Brindle to probation for two years on the strictest terms. “1 think he should dispose of his car,” he added. Mr. Singer: That is to be done immediately.