The Rastrick Society For Prosecuting Felons published a list of rewards which would be paid to any person – other than members – who gives information which leads to the apprehension or conviction of offenders
£ | s | d | |
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For burglary | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Highway or footpad robberies | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Stealing or maiming any horse, mare, or gelding, cow, sheep, lamb or hog | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Wilfully setting fire to any house, outhouse, &c | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Cutting tenters or taking wool out of yards, &c | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Stealing potatoes or turnips | 0 | 10 | 6 |
Robbing orchards or gardens | 0 | 10 | 6 |
Breaking gates, destroying fences, &c | 0 | 10 | 6 |
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