Mother denies handling stolen jewellery

A 24-year-old mother appeared in court today and denied receiving almost $5,000 worth of stolen gold jewellery

Chanel Smith pleaded not guilty in Magistrates’ Court to dishonestly receiving $4,600 worth of stolen gold jewellery belonging to Clifford and Jessica Wade between April 4 and April.

In a separate information, she also denied dishonestly receiving $265 worth of gold jewellery on April 4.

Both matters were adjourned for trial on July 29 when Ms Smith will appear on other similar matters.

The defendant was given$2,000 bail with one surety.