Cambridge Independent Press 12 Apr 1862: Mary Parker's purse stolen
STEALING A PURSE. — George Grey (24), hawker, was charged with stealing a purse, containing three half-sovereigns, two half-crowns, and other silver, the property of Mary Parker, of Trumpington, on the 22nd ult. — Mr. GRAHAM, instructed by Mr. HUNT, prosecuted; and Mr. RUTHERFORD, instructed by Mr. GARRATT, defended. — On Saturday, the 22nd of March, Mrs. Parker went into Messrs. Warren and Nichol’s shop, Market Hill, to make some purchases. She had her purse in her right-hand pocket, and while she was tasting some butter, she felt something against her side, and soon after missed her purse. The prisoner was in the shop buying some cheese, and after she had informed the shopman of her loss, the prisoner made off. She pursued him, and followed him into the Falcon Yard, when he said, “Can you tell me where Mrs. Bond lives?” She replied, “No, I want a policeman for you.” He said “That’s a pity.” He succeeded in escaping apprehension then, but was eventually taken into custody at St. Neot’s, Chief Supt. Turrall having telegraphed to Supt. Barker, to whom he admitted being in the shop, but said, “it is strange she did not charge me at the time; I was in the shop long enough.” Other evidence, corroborative of the prisoner being seen in the shop, and running away after he was accused of the robbery, was also given. — Acquitted.