Oliver refuses to become a pickpocket, so Fagin forces him to join Bill Sikes in a burglary.

Oliver was again freed from this predicament, being befriended by Mrs. Maylie and her adopted daughter.

Harry Maylie has arrived, but Mrs. Maylie refuses to permit his marriage to Rose. Meanwhile, the mysterious Monks is seeking secret information from the Bumbles, concerning Oliver's true identity.

Sikes kills Nancy for her attempt to save Oliver. Now that the police is closing in on the accused murderer, Fagin decides to disband his criminal gang.