1960 Press Photo Attempted Theft, Christine Meazey

Girl Tries To Steal A Ring - By Swallowing It Fined ~10 By Cardiff Magistrates: Twenty two year old Christine Meazey of Cogan, Glamorgan - was yesterday fined ~10 when she appeared before the Cardiff Magistrates - charged with having attempted to steal a ~45 diamond ring from a Jeweller's shop. The ring disappeared when Christine and her boy friend were selecting rings at a Jeweller's shop. The couple were X-rayed - and the plates clearly showed the ring - plus a 6D that the girl had swallowed in - it is alleged - an effort to "cover up" the ring. Photo shows Christine Meazey after appearing before the magistrates yesterday.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 02-02-1960.



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