William Baker proceedingsdefend , of Christ Church, Spittle-Fields , was indicted for stealing 300 Yards of Ferret, value 35 s. the Goods of David Wilcox proceedingsvictim , the 8th of August last.

It appear'd by the Evidence, that the Prisoner went to the Prosecutor's, under pretence of Buying a Parcel of Ferrets, and took the Opportunity to steal 10 Pieces, which were found in his Pockets; he being immediately pursu'd, and apprehended, and the Fact being plainly prov'd, the Jury found him Guilty of the Indictment.

[Transportation. See summary.]