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Early Crimes

When
1723–1724
Where
London
Part of
Execution of Jack Sheppard

Sheppard began petty theft in 1723 and committed burglaries in 1724.

His first recorded theft was in Spring 1723, stealing silver spoons. In 1724, he committed a burglary with his brother and mistress in Clare Market, and later with Blake at his former master's house.

Sources

  1. Jack Sheppard Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-23

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