Thief-taker

In English legal history, a thief-taker was a private individual hired to capture criminals. The widespread establishment of professional police in England did not occur until the 19th century.

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Thief-taker

In English legal history, a thief-taker was a private individual hired to capture criminals. The widespread establishment of professional police in England did not occur until the 19th century.

Source: Wikipedia "Thief-taker" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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