Boy of fifteen drove car for two hours

After spending a night in a car, a boy took note of the ignition number and then went to Blackpool to buy the key for the same number. He then returned to the car and stole it from Ellen Smith (Tours) Limited in Wardleworth, a cap belonging to a coach driver was also taken. The car was later found with a dint on the bumper and parafin in the petrol tank. The boy was sentenced to three years in an approved school. 23rd April 1958 Rochdale Observer, Page 5.