THIS POLICE H GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1921. No. 136, VOL. VIII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS. NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police oj the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 1, 27- 7- 21, cancelled. George Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 156110, not now wanted, having been discharged by the Board of Control. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 4.— Bristol ( City).— For embezzling 8s. 4d., 3rd ult.— Ernest Young, b. 1893, 5ft. 8Jin., stout build, c. dk., h. dk. ( brushed well back), clean shaven, full face ; dress, tweed sports coat, grey flannel trousers and carried a fawn mackintosh. Has served as an officer in Royal Air Force. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. 2. D Division.— For stealing ( lodgings) 3rd inst.— Brown jacket suit; grey sports coat ; 2 white overalls ; pair gent's black shoes ; dressing gown ; heavy brown spotted overcoat; attache- case ; picture stand.— Robert Martin, aliases John Murdock Mundro and Robert Munro Martin, C. R. O. No. 11510- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. 7in., medium bui d, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, small scar rt. wrist; dress, blue serge jacket suit, brown waterproof overcoat ( stitched with black cotton), bowler hat ; carried a cherrywood crook handle walking stick. A clerk ; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of larceny on E and Y. Inf. to C. R. O. HAMPSHIRE. 5.— Southampton ( Boro.).— For obtaining money by false pretences.— G. Barton, alias Barclay, b. about 1881, about 5ft, 9in., c. fresh, h. dk., e. dk. ( crossed), decayed teeth, Scottish accent; dress, black coat, dk. grey trousers, old- fashioned bowler hat, black shoes, wore war ribbons, carried green coloured attache- case. Believed native of Scotland. Appears identical with G. Barton, Case No. 82 ( Guildford), 30- 9- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. CHESHIRE. 3 — Runcorn ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 3, 18- 11- 21, this offence is believed to have been committed by John Marsland, native of Gorton, Manchester. Description, etc. as in above case. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Hayward, Runcorn. LINCOLNSHIRE. 6.— Scunthorpe ( Co.) George Richardson, Case No. 81, 16- 11- 21, is identical with George Richardson, C. R. O. No. 2165- 19, b. 1892, 5ft. 9in., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, 7 wound scars upper, 5 wound scars under, 1 wound scar front rt. forearm. An engine driver ; native of Broadsworth. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at LUDLOW and on J. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Johnson, Scunthorpe. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, November 21, 1921. APPREHENSIONS— continued. 32.— Suffolk ( East), Halesworth ( Co.).— Benjamin Webb, Case No. 64. 19- 9- 21, and sentenced at Bungay Pol. Ct., 17- 11- 21, to 2 mos. impt. 33.— Surrey, Guildford ( Boro.).— Daniel Donald Mackintosh, C. R. O. No. S/ 156709, Case No. 64, 6- 6- 21, at Inverness, and fined £ 2, or 20 days impt., 15- 11- 21, for larceny and fraud. of London. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, attempted warehousebreaking and larceny on H and J. Both dressed in brown corduroy breeches and jersey, Army grey flannel shirt with vertical red stripes, black stockings with red ring around toes, either boots or shoes. Inf. to above office. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 35.— Stroud ( Co.) — Richard Samuel Butchers, C. R. O. No. 4520- 20, Case No. 112, 18- 11- 21. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from H. M. B. I., Portland, 15th inst.— Alfred Clapp, alias George Beney, C. R. O. No. 16860- 18, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, oval face, scar rt. elbow. A carman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence on L and M.— Frederick Burnikell, alias George Green, C. R. O. No. 20653- 18, b. 1900, 5ft. 9in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, oval face, scar 1. cheek, dot, anchor rt., pierced heart, etc., 1. forearm. A carman ; native Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Stroud. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 36. V Division.— 12th inst., by housebreaking — 3 lady's dress rings ( 1 single stone diamond ; 1 diamond and cluster, square ; 1 diamond and pearl crossover) ; diamond and sapphire brooch, horseshoe pattern ; gold expanding wrist watch, inlaid blue enamel ; gold cigarette case, 5in. by 3n., From Carl Gordon to Col. Levey, Cologne, 1918, inscribed inside ; pair gold cuff links, S. H. W. L. engraved thereon ; gold locket, badge of Gordon Highlanders, B. Y. D. A. N. D thereon ; gold neckchain ; gold enamel brooch, set with pearls ; gold pencil case with pen ; do., square shape ; do., bullet shape ; gold matchbox, Scots Guards crest, J. H. L. thereon ; gold sovereign purse, J. H. L. thereon ; pair gold earr. ngs, set cameo, pear shape ; pair fancy gold dress studs ; lady's silver handbag, black morocco lining; Monday, November 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. gold tie- pin, set with pearl; silver cigarette case, chased pattern, 5in. f by 3in. ; silver ash tray, C. P. H., 1907, engraved thereon ; silver cigarette case, blue enamel border ; do., Blandford, 1915, inscribed inside ; lady's silver back toilet set; lady's red morocco dressing case, containing silver mounted toilet requisites ; pair gent's silver backed hair brushes, J. H. L. thereon; lady's silver manicure set, in blue lined case ; 3 silver cigarette boxes ( 1 8in., and 2 4in. square), J. H. L. engraved on each ; 6 silver table knives and forks ; 6 do. dessert knives and forks ; 6 do. table spoons ; 6 do. dessert spoons ; 6 do. tea spoons ; 6 do. soup spoons ; 6 serviette rings ; silver brandy flask, From Jeanette Tuck, W., Major Levey, 1916, engraved thereon ; christening set, S. H. L. thereon ; do., M. E. L. thereon; silver tea set, Georgian pattern ; rolled gold Waltham watch ; nickel travelling clock ; pair grey stone cuff links, J. H. L. thereon; plated drinking mug; pair mother- o'- pearl opera- glasses ; string of amber beads ; rope of cultured pearls ; 4 silver photo frames ; and 2 brown leather Gladstone bags. Inf. to C. R. O. CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 37.— Arrington ( Co.).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking window) at Knapwell.— Black brooch, inlaid with gold ; lady's gold ring, set with 4 diamonds and pearl ; small round gilt photo frame with gent's photograph therein ; silver watch chain ; 2 or 3 old metal watches ; pair nail scissors ; pair gent's black leather boots, one stitched round heel, size 10 ; gent's green and khaki mixture jacket; and 10s. Inf. to Supt. Salmon, Arrington. LANCASHIRE. 39.— Bury ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst., from a motor lorry.— Thompson- Bennett magneto, No. 37721 ; 2 two- ended box spanners, fin. to ljin. ; 10 two- ended steel spanners, £ in. to l£ in. ; 2 brass and white metal bearings for an Associated Equipment Co., Ltd., engine. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. 40.— Lancaster ( Boro.).— 17th inst., by house- breaking ( climbing spout and entering through insecure bedroom window).— Lady's heavy gold ring, set with 2 white and 1 red stone ; lady's gold ring, set with pearls ( several missing) ; lady's safety pin brooch, set with blue stones ; gold heavy curb bangle ; thin gold curb bangle ; silver watch chain, with pendant, red stone on one side, cracked green stone on the other ; lady's silver watch, in celluloid case with wist strap ( out of repair); gent's silver watch, Russel, Liverpool, inside ( out of repair) ; pair rimless spectacles, one side and one glass missing.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1895 to 1900, 5ft. 4in., good build, c. dk., clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, cap, collar and tie, boots; respectable appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Lancaster. 41.— Leigh ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst., from a farm house ( slipping catch of window) at Kenyon. — Gent's 14ct. keyless hunter watch, white dial, black numerals, letters H. F. inscribed on back of case ; gent's 9ct. curb albert, with gold heart shaped medal as pendant; gent's small pear shaped pearl tie- pin ; lady's gold bar brooch ; gent's fawn coloured woollen shirt with blue stripe running through, size 5, name Marsh inside neck. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. KENT. 38.— Sandwich ( Co.).— 16th inst., from a dwelling house ( climbing balcony and entering by open window) at Walmer.— Antique large bow brooch, shape of lover's knot, set with paste stones which are a good imitation of diamonds ; red morocco box, with silver plate on top, containing a cameo brooch, representing figures of Roman chariot and horses ; lady's gold open faced Swiss watch, white dial, engine turned case, with initials M. A. B. on back in old English letters, gold chain attsched on which is a small gold wire cross, seal and watch key ; gold flexible bangle, with long flat links, has a large diamond in centre which projects from the bangle ; antique glass hairpin box, with antique George III. silver top, size 6in. by lin. ; silver pin box. embossed pattern, lid in rather bent condition. Inf. to Supt. Barton, Sandwich. 42.— Skerton ( Co.).— 15th inst., at Morecambe.— Melton cloth double breasted overcoat, black shiny lining, chain tab, very thick flat black buttons, one pocket burnt ( believed outside rt.), to fit mjjn about 5ft. 7 or 8in.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, l » about 1895 or 1896, 5ft. 3 or 4in., stiff build ; dress, brown suit, collar and tie, cap. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton: 43.— Wigan ( Boro.).— 14th or 15th inst., from a store room.— 20 dk. grey flannel Army shirts, marked on collar, Smethurst & Holden, Ltd., 288 ; 30 pairs under pants, stamped T. Morley & Sons, 1918 ; 24 pairs men's Army grey socks ; 2 pairs Army boots, large size. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, November 21, 1921. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 78.— Harry Nash, C. R. O. No. S/ 84681, was sentenced as Henry Nash, at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 16- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of fraud on railway, larceny and minor offences at GLOUCESTER.' BRISTOL, PONTYPOOL, THORNBURY ( Harry Nash), CARDIFF ( Joseph Fisher) and NEWPORT ( Joseph Henry Nash). 79.—' William Wilson, C. R. O. No. 7777- 21, was sentenced at Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City) Pol. Ct., 14- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. and at North Shields Pol. Ct., 16- 11- 21, to 1 mo. impt. ( cons.) for fraud. See Case No. 25, 11- 11- 21. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 80.— C Division.— For being concerned with Harold Beavington ( in custody) in stealing £ 15 15s. ( recovered).— Herbert Ambrose, C. R. O. No. 10028- 19, b. 1903, 5ft. 5£ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, clasped hands and horseshoe 1. forearm ; effeminate— uses powder and rouge ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, It. grey velour hat, bluish- grey scarf, brown shoes, brown gloves. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and cycle- stealing on C, D and J. Went into a shop, ostensibly to make a purchase ; Ambrose attracted the attention of the assistant whilst Beavington stole a bag containing the above amount from a desk, and both then decamped. Frequents middle and low class hotels. Inf. to C. R. O. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 81.— Towcester ( Co.).— For obtaining fo. od and lodgings and £ 1 by false pretences at Brackley, between 13 th and 15th inst.— Richard Easterbrook, aliases Harry Trelby, Reginald Tucker, Cush, Smith, Tiddesley, Tydesley and Ted Coles, C. R. O. No. 1518- 13, Cases" Nos. 3, 16- 11- 21, and 224, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1890 ( looks older), 5ft. 2fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, scar 3rd 1. finger ; dress, blue cloth jacket and waistcoat with white pin stripe, dk. trousers, grey cap, cream coloured scarf. A labourer; native of Clovelly. Pre. con. of obtaining credit by fraud, fraud, cyclestealing and larceny at GREAT TORRINGTON, BIDEFORD, SOUTH MOLTON, TAUNTON, SLOUGH ( Reginald Easterbrook), CARDIFF ( Richard Braund), BEACONSFIELD ( Albert Dunmore) and on T. Represented he was a foreman in employ of London Electric Cable Coy., and would be employed laying a cable between Brackley and Towcester for 3 mos. ( false). Engaged men to assist him and borrowed money from them, stating he had a cheque for £ 10, which he could not cash until banks were opened. On 14th inst., left Brackley by 3- 40 a. m. train for Rugby, stating he was going to fetch some tools, and before leaving borrowed navy blue cloth overcoat, which he may now be wearing. Is in possession of Army papers in name of Edward Coles, R. E. Signals. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Dunn, Towcester. APPREHENSIONS. 82.— Monmouthshire, Pontypool ( Co.).— William James Burke, Case No. 13, 23- 7- 20, and sentenced, 9- 8- 20, to 3 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 16782- 20. Printrd imd PubUshcd for His Maj « ty- » Stationery Offieo by tho RecriTer for the Metropolitan Policc District, New Scotland Yard. London, S W. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, November 21, 1921. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 7.— Risca ( Co.).— For stealing, 14th or 15th inst., at Pengam, blue serge suit, and £ 8 15s.-— Jack Lewis Parrington, aliases Taylor and Evans, b. 1902, 5ft. 4in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( long and brushed back, Boston style), e. blue ( wearing white shade over 1.), very thick lips ; dress, new blue suit or dk. grey shabby suit, It. tweed cap, soft collar, tie, or coloured muffler. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richards, Risca. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 8.— Remanded at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with housebreaking.— Harry Lewis, C. R. O. No. 1686- 05, b. 1885, 5ft. Hin., c. fresh, h. red ( thin on top), e. It. brown, cut scar rt. temple, above 1. eyebrow, back rt. thumb and back 1. hand. A labourer ; native of Aberavon. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, larceny and minor offences at ABERAVON. SWANSEA, CARDIFF ( Henry Lewis) and BRIDGEND ( Harry Lewis). Has also con. for Naval offence. 9.— Remanded at Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City) Pol. Ct, till 21st inst., charged as Robert Campbell Grey, with false pretences.- Thomas MacGregor, C. R. O. No. S/ 161492, S. C. R. No. 21- 03, and 542- 14. b. 1870, 5ft, 8Jin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey, small hole rt, cheek. An engineer; native of Ross- shire. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at CUPAR ( Thomas MacGregor), PERTH, GLASGOW, DUNDEE, NORTH SHIELDS ( John Wylie) and EDINBURGH|( John McEwen Gray Wylie). 10.— Remanded at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as James Clayton with embezzlement,— James Sutherland, Clayton, C. R. O. No. 7728- 14, b. 1885, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. eon. of falsification of accounts in CITY OF LONDON. 11.— Remanded at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 21st inst.. charged as Cyril Edward Joyce with breaking and entering- Edward Joyce, C. R. O. No. 16556- 19, b. 1903, 5ft. 4jin.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, sear 1. side neck and face. A newsvendor; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, cyclestealing and minor offences at WEST MALLING ( Cyril Joyce), SOUTH END- ON- SEA ( Cyril Edward Joyce) and on E. 12.— At Chertsey ( Co.), charged with house- breaking.— William Kitchener Rawlings, C. R. O. No. 5566- 19, b. 1899, 6ft, lin., c. fresh, h. fcrown, e. hazel. A soldier. Pre. con. of minor offences at WINCHESTER and on T. 13.— Remanded at Grantham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with larceny.— Joseph Wilton, C. R. O. No. 9604- 16, b. 1900, 4ft, 8iin.. c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny on R. 14.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged with fraud.— John McRae, abases James White and Robert Ainscough, C. R. O. No. 359- 03. Case No. 243, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1883, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grej'. A sailor; native of Aberdeen. Pre. con. of fraud, forgery and minor offences at LIVERPOOL, ABERDEEN ( John McRae), GLASGOW, EDINBURGH ( John Gray), SWANSEA ( John Meredith), SOUTH SHIELDS and NEWPORT ( MON.) ( John Grey). 15.— At Goole ( W. R.), charged with larceny.— Thomas Robertshaw, C. R. O. No. S/ 174717, b. 1883, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A tripe dresser ; native of Keighley. Pre. con. of larceny at CHORLEY and BLACKBURN. 16.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct.— B Division case— till 21st inst., charged with unlawful possession.— George Wells, C. R. O. No. 21524- 18, b. 1894, 5ft, 6in., c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. blue, scar above 1. eyebrow. A labourer ; native of Andover. Pre. con. of larceny at SLOUGH and on B. 17.— At Preston ( Boro.), charged with larceny ( lodgings).— Frederick Charles Gray, aliases Charles Fred Francis Grey, Richard Maclure, Sir Frederick Gray, Richard Musgrave, Fred Gray and Vernon, C. R. O. No. 1722- 08, Case No. 9, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1873, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, 3 moles rt. and mole 1. of neck, mole under lobe 1. ear, scar tip 1. thumb. A mill manager; native of Reddish. Pre. eon. of fraud, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, larceny and a minor offence at NORTHWICH. MANCHESTER ( Fred Charles Grey), STRANGEWAYS, EDINBURGH ( Frederick Charles Grey) and WOLVERHAMP- TON ( Frederick Garnett or Grey). Has also con. for fraud at WASHINGTON, U. S. A. 18.— Remanded at Wallasey ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst.. charged as Albert Bryans with garage- breaking.— Albert Edward Bryans, C. R. O. No. 10695- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in.. c. fair. h. It. browii, e. blue, scar front and back rt. wrist. A soldier or steward ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of garagebreaking, larceny. cyclestealing and fraud a^ LIVERPOOL. SALISBURY, BIRKENHEAD and BELPER. Monday, November 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 19.— Remanded at Rugby ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with indecent assault,— Ralph Claridge, C. R. O. No. 22931- 20, b. 1901,5ft,, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of aggravated assault at LOUTH. 20.— Remanded at St. Albans ( City) Pol. Ct., charged with larceny.— Abraham Ayres, C. R. O. No. 4917- 21, b. 1892, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. sandy, e. brown. Pre. con. of a minor offence at ALDERSHOT. 21.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged as John Philip Coster, with unlawful possession.-— John Coster, C. R. O. No. 532- 06, b. 1875, 5ft. lOin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, bird both hands. A labourer ; native of Andover. P^ e. con. of larceny and a minor offence at DORCHESTER, KNUTS- FORD, RYE, WEYMOUTH, SOLIHULL, A^ IBLESIDE. JNHDDLESBROUGH, BER- WICK, IPSWICH ( John Coster), CHICHESTER ( John Coxon), WINCHESTER, TAUNTON ( John Philip Coster), BODMIN ( John Philips) and HADDINGTON ( John Foster). 22.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— M Division case— till 22pd inst., charged as Charles Mitchell with larceny ( trick) ( 3 cases). Repre- sented himself to be a fitter from Gas Company and had called on losers to attend to meter ; opened slot of meters with false key and abstracted contents— Charles Hack, C. R. O. No. 1863- 11, 111. Cir. 104- 21, b. 1881, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, grey sports jacket, dk. tweed vest1 and trousers, grey cap, collar and tie. A labourer ; native of Walsall. Pre. con. of fraud and forgerv at CLITHEROE ( Charles Hack) and BIRMINGHAM ( Charles Alexander Hack). 23.— Remanded at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.)— W Division case— till 24th inst., charged with larceny. Called on loser and offered herself as a domestic servant and whilst left alone stole a challenge cup— Norah Desmond, aliases Mary and May Grieve, Mrs. Bennett, Alice Edwards, Annie Pope, Morris and Maisie Grieves, C. R. O. No. 160- 21, Case No. 383, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1883, 5ft., medium build, c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. of neck, 2nd rt. and 3rd 1. fingers, good address and speaks quietly ; dress, blue costume, white woollen wrapper with pink edging, black fur hat, grey stockings and biack shoes. A cook ; native of Bath. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Nora Desmond), ROCHFORD ( Amy Grieve), HASTINGS ( May Maitland) and on A, B, F, P, S, T and W. 24.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— A Division case— till 23rd inst., charged as Percival Lane, with attempted murder by shooting and impersonation of police officer, etc. Called at restaurants and represented himself to be Detective Inspector Drew, of Scotland Yard, and, by saying he was searching for counterfeit Treasury notes, obtained possession of the takings. When arrested he endeavoured to shoot officers with revolver. Percy Lane, C. R. O. No. 1319- 11, b. 1892, 5ft. 8| in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, heavy auburn moustache ( ends turned up), scar 1. thumb, 3rd finger and wrist, upright figure of military bearing ; dress, black jacket and vest, striped trousers, double collar, striped tie, It. fawn velour hat, black shoes with strap laces, smart appearance. A draughtsman ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and fraud at WELLINGBOROUGH ( Percival Fox Lane), TUNBRIDGE WELLS ( Percival Lane), MAIDSTONE ( Percy Lane) and on B. CARNARVONSHIRE. 25.— Conway ( Co.).— Richard Jones, Case No. 28, 18- 11- 21, is identical with Richard Jones, C. R. O. No. 23010- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A soldier ; native of Llanrug. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BANGOR, CARNARVON and in M. P. D. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Conway. APPREHENSIONS. 26.— Dumbartonshire, Dumbarton ( Co.).— Thomas MacGregor, C. R. O. No. S/ 161492, Cases Nos. 2, 14- 11- 21, and 82 ( Edinburgh), 31- 8- 21. See Case No. 9 current issue. 27.— Hertfordshire, St. Albans ( City).— J. C. Francis, Case No. 147, 12- 10- 21 John Carrington, Case No. 90 ( Exeter), 1- 11- 20, and identical with John Williams, C. R. O. No. 1606- 13. See also Case No. 92,9- 11 - 21. 28— Lancashire, Bootle ( Boro.) — Elizabeth Stanway, Case No. 80, 14- 11- 21. 2!>.— Lancashire, Preston ( Boro.).— Frederick Charles Gray, C. R. O. No. 1722- 08, Cases Nos. 37, 10- 10- 21 and 30 ( Newport), 31- 10- 21. See also Case No. 17 current issue. 30.— Lancashire, Reedley ( Co i Man, Case No. 94, 31- 10- 21. 31.— Oxfordshire, Oxford ( City).— William Bull, C. R. O. No. 1354- 10, Case No. 91, 14- 11- 21. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, November 21, 1921. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. ft 44.— Peterborough ( Liberty of).— 14th inst., at Wittering.— Rick cloth, 83' ds. by 6yds., drab colour, nearl}' new, makers' name Dennison Bros., Oakham, painted in corner. Inf. to Insp. Hamps, Peterborough. WORCESTERSHIRE. 45.— Stourport ( Co.).— 14th inst., from a dwelling house ( window open).— Lady's gold turquoise ring ; lady's old- fashioned gold do., set with bloodstone and emerald with pearls ; lady's gold do., set with diamond and encircled with pearls and rubies ; lady's gold do., set with rubies and pearls ; lady's 9et. do., set with 1 diamond and 2 pearls ; lady's gold do., set with amethyst ; lady's expanding bracelet watch ; lady's small silver watch, glass cracked across centre ; lady's silver do., blue forget- me- nots on dial ; lady's silver Geneva wristlet watch, key wind, spring detached one end, name E. Harding scratched inside of case ; gold curb pattern bracelet, padlock attached, with name Winifred Dalley on outside ; gold curb pattern do., set with turquoise and pearls : oxyaised silver pendant and chain, set with turquoise : gold brooch, oval shape, set with topaz encircled in pearls ; small silver box, heart shape, monogram W. K. D. 011 outside : postal order, value 2s. 6d., issued in 1918 : and 5s.— Suspicion is attached to Jack Prosser, b. about 1899, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. ( believed) It., clean shaven; dress, dk. brown jacket and vest, khaki trousers, grey cap, white muffler. Inf. to Supt. Pass, Stourport. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House , Motors New Scotland, Yard, S. W. 1, as stolen etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 46.— D Division.— Adverting to ( X* No. 30. 14- 11- 21. Additional inf.— Off side dumb iron bent. Bolt missing from top of gear box cover. Tank under dash has been dented to allow speedo- meter to be fitted. 47.— E Division.— 17th inst., " Ford," One- ton truck, 1921 model. XE- 8909. Chassis and engine Nos. 4565336. 20 H. P. Worm drive. Commercial body. Colour blue with brown hood. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 48 — D Division.— 17th inst., B S A." Com- bination, 1916 model. LX- 1801. Engine No. 11545 . H. P. Chain drive. Colour, cycle black ; tank green, lined yellow ; sidecar dk. blue ; up- holstered in dk. green. Foot brake on rt. side, outside clutch. A. C. U. Badge on handle- bars. Excise Licence, 6- 1- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 4<>.— J Division.— 2! ith ult., " Royal Enfield," 1916 model, with sidecar. HM- 99. 6 H. P. Colour black and green. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 50.— L Division.— Adverting to Cases Nos. 71, 9- 11- 21, and 54, 11- 11- 21. Amended inf.— The chassis number should read 2336. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CAR. STAFFORDSHIRE. 51.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Ford," Case No. 67, 23- 9- 21 Henry Grayson is not now wanted for stealing this car but for the offence in Case No. 9, 10- 8- 21. ANIMALS, & c., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 52.— J Division.— From a stable ( door insecure). — Black mare pony, 8 yrs., long mane and tail, shod all round, rubber pads front, white star on chest, sore on withers, in good condition : set black leather harness, white metal mounts, knot in tug, very old ; Governess car, enamelled black, imita- tion cane border, yellow wheels, and shafts, upholstered navy blue cloth, Flegg on brass wheel caps. Inf. to C. R. O. Monday, November 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. RE- CONVICTIONS. 53.—. Ernest George Downey, C. R. O. No. 1903- 11. was, at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L ), 10- 11- 21, bound over in own recognizances in £ 5 for 12 mos. See Case No. 6, 14- 11- 21. 54.— Arthur Stott, C. R. O. No. 456 13, was sentenced at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 14- 11- 21, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 103, 11- 11- 21. 55 — Arthur Edwin Beale, C. R. O. No. 7006- 19, was sentenced at Worcestershire Q. Sess., 17- 10- 21, to 12 and 12 mos. impt. ( conc.) for burglary, office- breaking and larceny. See Case No. 18, 30- 9- 21. 56— Percy Torry, C. R. O. No. 407- 13. was sentenced at Bourne ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 15- 11- 21, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 8, 14- 11- 21. 57.— John Charles Horner, C. R. O. No. 6744- 21, was sentenced at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 16- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for cyclestealing and larceny ( 3 cases). Two other cases of cyclestealing at Crewe and Manchester were taken into considera- tion when sentence was passed. See Case No. 11, 11- 11- 21 58. William Robert Grainger, C. R. O. No. 582- 14, was sentenced at Wednesbury ( Co.) P. Sess., 15- 11- 21, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for obtain- ing money by false pretences and larceny. See Case No. 9, 14- 11- 21. 59 — William Edward Belcher, C. R. O. No. 1786- 19, was sentenced at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct.. 15- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of horsestealing, cyclestealing and larceny at NEW- BURY, MAIDENHEAD. SOUTHAMPTON ( William Edward Belcher) and READING ( William Belcher). 60 — Charles Bolton, C. R. O. No. 1443- 13, was sentenced at Tonbridge | Co.) Pol. C't., 15- 11- 21, to 1 mo. impt See Case No. 12, 16- 11- 21. 61.— Thomas Jones, C. R. O. No. 213- 17, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct.. 1- 11- 21, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 2- 11- 21. 02 — Hathaway James Sadler, C. R. O. No. 6374- 20. was sentenced at Spalding ( Co.) P. Sess . 15- 11- 21. to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 34, 4- 11- 21. 63.— William Ernest Bouns, C. R. O. No. S 123017, was sentenced at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 14- 11- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. for fraud and larceny. See Case No. 10, 11- 11- 21. 64.— Horace Thomas Rowland, C. R. O. Xo. 14190- 18, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 14- 11- 21, to 6 mos. impt See Case No. 105, 11- 11- 21 65.— Horatio Claude Gibbs, C. R. O. No. 8290- 18, was sentenced at C. L. S., 8- 11- 21. to 3 yrs. Borstal detention for burglary and shopbreaking. See Case No. 27, 2- 11- 21. 66.— Sarah Hughes, C. R. O. No. S/ 145282. was, at Warwick Ass., 14- 11- 21, acquitted. See Case No. 24, 21- 9- 21. 67 — Henry Warren, C. R. O. No. 2328- 19. was, at Cambridge Ass., 20- 10- 21, acquitted, for wilful murder. See Case No. 81, 12- 8- 21. 68.— William Henry Jeffery, C. R. O. No. S139324 was sentenced as William Henry Jeffrey, at Chichester ( City) Pol. Ct,, 15- 11.21. to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for obtaining money by false pretences ( 2 cases). Cases at Farnham and Horsham and also 6 similar cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 107, 11- 11- 21. 69.— William Joseph Patrick Burke, C. R. O. No. 10624- 14, was sentenced at Somerset Ass., 20- 10- 21, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 39 7- 9- 21. 70.— William Stokes, C. R. O. No. 1398- 13, was sentenced at Market Harborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 15- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 95. 11- 11- 21. 71— Thomas Perry, C. R. O. No. 17- 06, was sentenced at Wolverhampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 14- 11- 21, to 2. 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( eons,), for larceny ( trick) ( 2 cases) and attempted larceny— trick. See Case No. 14. 11- 11- 21. 72 — Owen Meehan. C. R. O. No. 1534- 02, was sentenced at Oldham ( Bf. ro.) Pol. Ct., 14- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 94, 9- 11- 21. 73.- Elizabeth Merrick. C. R. O. No. 13883- 18, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 12- 11- 21. to 2 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.), for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 99, 11- 11- 21. 74 — Samuel Forrester. C. R. O No. 6067- 14, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol Ct., 7- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. U7. 2- 11- 21. 75 - Charles Henry Clarkson. I . R. O. No. 10923- 21. was sentenced at Leeds ( City) P. Sens., 16- 11- 21, to 1 mo. impt See Case No. 9 » , 11- 11- 21. 70.— Charles Reginald Bown. C. R. O No. S/ 154867, was sentenced at Blackpool ( Boro.) Pol Ct.. 16- 11- 21, to 3 mos impt See Caw No. 17, 16- 11- 21. 77.— Arthur Gott, C. R. O. No. 167- 99, was sentenced at Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.) Pol. C't., 14- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 96, 9- 11- 21. onday, November 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 am. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83.— C Division.— For stealing ( bailee), lady's ur coat ( recovered).— Joan Muriel Paget, alias Bertha Bimbo Bronson, b. 1881, 5ft. 4in., slim build, h. dk. brown, e. grey ; dress, dk. clothing, smart appearance. Traded as Theta, Ltd., Dress- makers. Was entrusted with the above property, which she subsequently pledged. Inf. to C. R. O. 86.— Gosport ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 8- 8- 21 and 15th inst,— Evan Morris Jones, b. 1890, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. dk. e. hazel, operation scar 1. cheek, scar top of head, Japanese lady, battleship, Lizzie and Kate on arms ; dress, navy blue suit, soft collar, grey tie, blue muffler, grey trilby hat, black boots, grey woollen gloves. A rigger; native of Carnarvon. Has recently been discharged from the Royal Navy and is in receipt of disability pension. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. CHESHIRE. 84.— Macclesfield ( Boro.).— For larceny ( lodg- ings).— George William Mellor, C. R. O. No. 16980- 14. b. 1891, 5ft. Hin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( brushed back), e. hazel ( sometimes wears pince- nez), dk. moustache ( waxed at ends), Death before Dis- honour and pierced heart 1. forearm ; dress, blue serge suit ( cheap quality), double celluloid collar, dk. cloth tie, grey cap, heavy black boots, some, times wears gloves. A clerk; native of Ash- bourne. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor- " offence at ASTON,. NUNEATON, BIRMING- HAM, YORK, DERBY, CREWE ( George William Mellor), NOTTINGHAM, LINCOLN and LEEDS ( Frederick George William Mellor). Warrants issued. Inf. to the C. C., Macclesfield. HAMPSHIRE. 85 — Fareham ( Co.).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences at Lee- on- the- Solent, 29- 6- 21.— Ralph Martin, aliases Ralph Clifford Martin, R . J. Menzer. J. Barlow, Clifford, Trevor and Bernard, C. R. O. No. 1540- 12, Case No. 330, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1883, 5ft. 4fin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, mole rt. cheek, thick lips, speaks sharply, Jewish appearance ; dress, grey or blue suit, grey trilby hat with black band. An electrician ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, fraud, forgery and larceny at PORTSMOUTH, GOSPORT, LONG ASHTON, KETTERING, MARLOW. MANCHESTER. BRISTOL ( Ralph Martin) and LINCOLN ( Harold Martyn). Obtains lodgings in respectable neighbourhoods, canvasses for orders for photo- graphic enlargements, obtains deposits, fails to execute the work and absconds. Makes a special feature of calling on the relatives of deceased soldiers. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Knox, Fareham. KENT. 87.— Maidstone ( Co.).— For wife maintenance arrears.— Harry James Morse, I). 1886, 5ft, 4 or 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven ; dress, brown mixture suit with green stripe, trilby hat. Has served as stoker in H. M. Navy. Warrant issued Inf. to Supt. Mepsted, Maidstone. 88.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), navy blue serge suit, maker Fred Burns, Birming- ham, to fit man 5ft. lOin. ; navy blue fleece overcoat, double breasted, pocket 1. breast, loose belt at back, maker Fred Burns, Birmingham, 14th inst.— Walter Steel, b. 1898,5ft. 6in., c. fair, h. dk., well spoken ; dress, grejr suit, trilby hat. Obtained lodgings 9th inst., and stated he was a traveller for the Archer Coal Coy., Port of Spain, Trinidad. Left on 14th inst. without paying and it was afterwards found that the above property of a fellow lodger was missing. Left behind portmanteau ( old), grey sports coat, pair leather slippers. On 11th inst. he pawned new bead plane, 2 under shirts, 2 new khaki drill shirts marked John Hoadley & Co., Trinidad, which may be the proceeds of a robbery elsewhere. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 89.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings). — gent's rolled gold keyless watch ; 9ct. chain, etc., 7th inst.— Arthur James Ballard, b. 1896, 5ft. 9in., h. dk. brown, clean shaven, round features, scar rt. of face above lip ; dress, brown cloth suit, soft white collar, grey trilby hat, black boots, fawn raincoat. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester.