Chapter 266: Section 23.    Embezzlement of property at fire; effect
	Whoever steals, conveys away or conceals any    furniture,    goods,    chattels,    merchandise or effects of persons whose houses or buildings are on fire or are endangered thereby, and does not, within two days thereafter, restore the same or give notice of his possession thereof to    the owner, if known, or, if unknown,    to the mayor or    one of the aldermen,    selectmen or    firewards of the place, shall be guilty of larceny.