Newton Abbot: At the Police Court today … … W. Pickard: A mason, was charged with stealing a quantity of barley on Sunday morning 17th inst., from the malthouse of Mr. John Ball Pinsent, malster and brewer situated in Bearne’s Lane. P.C. Cleave stated that he was directed to watch the malthouse yesterday (Sunday) morning. About half past six he was in the lane when he saw the prisoner’s father come down, unlock the door and go into the malthouse. Five minutes later the prisoner followed. A few minutes afterwards the prisoner came out with a bag on his back and walked up the lane. Witness followed him, and on reaching Wolborough Street, he asked him what he had in his bag. He said he didn’t know – it was something his father let him have. Witness felt the bag, and said, “You have barley here.” Prisoner said his father let him have it down by the Oak Tree, Witness then took him in custody. Mr. Pinsent said the barley produced was similar to what he had in his malthouse. The prisoner was remanded until tomorrow.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901