The accused, Delores Harper, was charged with theft of a house trailer, mischief to the trailer, and possession of property obtained by crime.
The Crown alleged she pretended to buy the trailer, then removed it, cut its tow tongue, and placed it on her property.
The accused claimed she honestly purchased the trailer from a Crown witness who misrepresented himself as the owner.
The court rejected the accused's testimony, finding her evidence incredible and inconsistent, partly due to a criminal record for dishonesty.
The court found the accused guilty of theft (value not exceeding $5000), mischief (value not exceeding $5000), and possession of property obtained by crime (value not exceeding $5000).
The possession charge was conditionally stayed under the Kienapple principle.
