THE POLICE & GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1921. No. 145, VOL. VIII All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OK POLICE OK 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 mav result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police oj the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE In order that provision may be made for any variations in the supply of the illustrated list of Expert and Travelling Criminals recently released from prison, and published every alternate Friday as Supplement A of the Police Gazette, the Commissioner would be glad to receive, as early as possible, notifications of the requirements of the Police Forces in respect of the above Supplement for the year 1922. The annual subscription for one copy is 2s. 2d., payable in advance. A reduction of ten pence will be made on each copy in excess of twelve supplied to any one Force. Cheques, postal orders, etc., should be crossed, and made payable to The Bank of England. Remittances should be sent to The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— X Division.— For failing to surrender to his bail, 6th inst., on a charge of larceny.— William Smith, alias William John Halse, C. R. O. No. 11640- 14, b. 1892, 6ft., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, scar rt. of neck, speaks quickly, walks erectly ; dress, dk. tweed jacket and vest, dk. blue trousers, grey cap, soft khaki collar, dk. tie, black boots. A contractor; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at CHESTERFIELD ( Herbert Charles Tarrant), WATFORD ( Jack Halse) and on T. A letter was received 6th inst., stating he intended committing suicide. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— Z Division.— For stealing clothing and inflicting grievous bodily harm, 4th inst.— John Murphy, b. 1899 ( looks older), 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( brushed back), e. blue, scar 1. eyebrow, walks with head forward and shoulders raised, hands in pockets ; dress, It. grey tweed sports coat and waistcoat, dk. flannel trousers, white soft fronted shirt ( mauve stripes), soft blue flannel collar, grey tweed cap, black socks ( red silk stripe each side), black boots ( size 10, new). Native of Cork. Called on loser dressed in uniform of the R. A. F., stated he was on furlough and wished to purchase civilian attire. He then changed into clothing which he had selected, struck loser on head with poker taken from shop parlour and decamped. Inf. to C. R. O. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 12, 1921. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. CHESHIRE. 3.— Heswall ( Co.).— Under commitment for non- payment of fines of £ 2 and 3s. costs, and 10s. and 3s. costs, for driving a motor cycle without a licence, and for driving a motor cycle without two independent brakes, at West Kirby, 6- 8- 21.— Frank H. Stewart Murray, b. 1901, 5ft. llin., medium build, h. It. brown, e. grey. Was a probationer officer at Shotwick Aerodrome, Queensferry, Flint, but was discharged as un- suitable, 22- 10- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. DERBYSHIRE. 4 — Alfreton ( Co.).- Man, Case No. 5, 9- 12- 21, is identical with John Wallwin, C. R. O. No. 1504- 14, Case No. 328, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1873, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, fleshy lump back of head, scar 1. eyebrow and cheek. A collier ; native of Pilsley. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, indecent assault and a minor offence at ALFRE- TON, MANSFIELD, CLAY CROSS, NOTTING- HAM, DERBY, CHESTERFIELD, SHEFFIELD ( John Wallwin) and ILKESTON ( John Walwin). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 5.— Neath ( Co.).— For stealing lady's blue costume, at Port Talbot, 9th ult.— Dolly Vedmore, b. 1896 to 1898, 5ft. 2 or 3in., slight build, c. pale, h. dk. ( very short, and thin); dress, brown costume or dirty check coat. In possession of a basket skip. Accompanied by her hasband ( not wanted), and a child about 12 mos. old. They left Port Talbot above date for Cardiff. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. HAMPSHIRE. 6.— Gosport ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 24- 10- 21.- Bert Hillier, b. 1886, 5ft. 7 or Sin., medium build, c. ruddy, h. brown, clean shaven, thin features, slightly bow legged, bad teeth in front, has false teeth in his possession but seldom uses same ; dress, dk. grey suit ( much worn), grey cap ; may be wearing a blue overcoat, heavy pattern. Native of Haslemere. Called on a friend, stated he had obtained work in the district as a painter ( false), was given money which he promised to return in a week, failed to do so, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. LANCASHIRE. 7.— Gars tang ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee), at Fulwood, 17- 8- 21., oil painting by Sidney Cooper, subject— cattle and sheep, daylight scene— in gilt frame about 2ft. 9in. by 2ft.— A Man, who gave the name of J. W. Jackson, b. about 1893, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. dk. ; dress, dk. suit and trilby hat. Represented he was an artist, took the above picture to renovate, and failed to return same. Stated he was a discharged soldier and had resided in London 17 years. Inf. to Supt. Canton, Garstang. 8.— Leigh ( Co.).— For stealing ( person) at Newton- le- Willows, 6th inst.— Black silk handbag, beaded around edge, bone ring handles, containing lady's black leather purse ; and £ 1 2s.— A Man, b. about 1896, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, c. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. clothing, It. cap, clogs. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. LINCOLNSHIRE. 9.— Lincoln ( City).— For obtaining food by false pretences.— A Man who gave the name of W. H. Barker, !>. about 1887, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( bald forehead, thin on top), e. brown, clean shaven, thin face, nose flat at end, walks erectly, wore gold rimmed pince- nez with long black cord attached, gold ring set with brown square stone 3rd 1. finger; dress, fawn overcoat, navy blue suit with faint white stripe, white butterfly collar, dk. grey tie, fawn trilby hat with brown band, cream coloured socks, black boots with Phillips rubber soles and heels ; respectable appearance. Obtained lodgings 17th ult., stating he represented Hawkes and Botwood Ltd., Agricultural and Horticultural Chemists, Grays, Essex, and that he was opening a shop or warehouse for that firm in the town ( false). Absconded 24th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to the G. C., Lincoln. Monday, December 12, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. STAFFORDSHIRE. 10.— Newcastle- under- Lyme ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) lady's 15ct. watch, blue numerals ; pan- gent's pants and 2s. 6d., at Kidsgrove, 15th ult.— John Riley, b. 1866 or 1867, 5ft. 4 or 5in., h. grey ( bald on top), e. brown, clean shaven, running wound on rt. leg which was bandaged ; dress, grey suit, greenish- grey overcoat with velvet collar, grey woollen socks and black boots with pointed toes. Obtained lodgings 14 th ult., absconded following day when above property was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hall, Newcastle- under- Lyme. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 11— Hull ( City).— For stealing about £ 200, on or about 3rd inst.— Fred Harrison, b. 1884, 5ft. 3 or 4in., slim build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, eyebrows dk., clean shaven, high forehead, pointed nose, thin hps, fairly good fteeth, prominent cheekbones, deep wrinkle each side of mouth, has been gassed and this effects s voice occasionally, walks quickly ; dress, blue rge or It. flannel or check suit, double or butterfly collar, black bow, velour or black trilby hat, > ears signet ring. Has the D. C. M., M. M., Long "• nice, Victory, Allied and Mons medals. An • istant relieving officer. May be accompanied by Dolly Miller ( not wanted), b. about 1894, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. ruddy, h. nearly black, dk. eyebrows, very good teeth ( 2 very prominent in front), 1. arm nearly useless. Talked a great deal about London and Bath. May take apartments at private boarding houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 12.— Remanded at Bridport ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as James Burns, with larceny.— James McNab, aliases James McNabb and James McKenzie, C. R. O. No. S/ 101191, b. 1883, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, cut scar rt. hand, scar rt. wrist. A boiler maker ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence on V and W. 13.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 15th inst., charged with conspiracy.— John Gill, C. R. O. No. S/ 153324, b. 1870, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, cut scar rt. forehead. A salesman ; native of Harrogate. Pre. con. of receiving at MANCHESTER. 14.— Remanded at Rushall ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 19th inst., charged as Mark Isaacs with false pretences.— Mark Charles Isaacs, C. R. O. No. 1849- 08, b. 1877, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A traveller; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud at EAST STONEHOUSE, TOR- POINT ( Mark Charles Isaacs), WALSALL, SELBY OAK ( Mark Isaacs), PLYMOUTH ( Charles Jones) and ROWLEY REGIS ( George Harrison.) 15.— At Bury ( Co.), charged as Charles Collins with loitering with intent, etc.— Joseph Sagar, C. R. O. No. 20077- 18, b. 1897, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, mole 1. cheek bone, 1. hand and forearm deformed. A ship's cook ; native of Barnsley. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, and a minor offence at KENDAL, DONCASTER, LEEDS ( Joseph Sagar), CHESTERFIELD ( Charles Collins) and on A. 16.— Remanded at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 15th inst., charged as Joshua Yeadon Myers with begging.— Joshua Myers Yeadon, C. R. O. No. 13196- 21, b. 1900, 6ft., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of housebreaking at SCAR- BOROUGH. 17.— Remanded at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as Charles Haywood, with fraud— James Buries, alias John Drysdale, C. R. O. No. S/ 5504, b. 1878, 5ft. OJin., c. dk., h. black* e. brown, large scar top of forehead and 1. thumb* 4 dots back 1. forearm. A painter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny and a minor offence on A, T and X. 18.— Remanded at Bridgnorth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged as William Henry Sproson with larceny. — Henry Sproson, alias Harry Sprosson, C. R. O. No. S 130509, b. 1876, 5ft. 6jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel, moles both cheeks and on neck, scar 1. eyebrow. A labourer; native of Tettenhall. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and dog- stealing at ROBOROUGH ( Henry 8proeon), WOLVERHAMPTON, SALTASH ( Henry Sproason), SHIFFNAL and WHITCHURCH ( SALOP) ( William Henry Sproson). 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 12, 1921. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 19— Remanded at Redditch ( Co.) Pol Ct. till 13th inst., charged as John Dale Sharp with sheep- stealing.— John Sharp, C. R. O. No. 996- 12, b. 1895, 5ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar web of lst and 2nd 1. fingers. A moulder's apprentice ; native of Newark, where he has cons, for larceny and schoolhousebreaking. 26.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( Co.).— Charles Fitchet, Case No. 51, 29- 4- 21 and sentenced 26- 9- 21 to 3 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 18340- 21. 27 — Lancashire, Leigh ( Co.).— Richard Howard, Case No. 37, 8- 7- 21, and, at Warrington ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 17- 8- 21, bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. Now C. R. O. No. 15517- 21. 20.— Remanded at York ( E. R.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as John Lambert with larceny. — Tom Lee, C. R. O. No. 4758- 20, b. 1898, 5ft. 9£ in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar over rt. eye- brow and on 1. wrist. A seaman; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, attempted larceny and a minor offence at PLYMOUTH ( Tom Lambert), BRADFORD ( Tom Lee) and on V. 28— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Joshua Myers Yeadon, C. R. O. No. 13196- 21, Case No. 115, 3- 8- 21. See also Case No. 16 current issue. . 29.— Staffordshire, Wolverhampton ( Boro.).- Harry Hayward, Case No. 78, 19- 9- 21, and was, 15- 11- 21, bound over for 6 mos. Now C. R. O. No. 21467- 21. 21.— Remanded at Enfield P. Sess. ( L.)— N Division case— till 15th inst., charged as George Richards, with housebreaking.— Harry Morton, aliases Henry Carter, Green, Morris, Pritchard, Williams, Langton, Harry Langtry, Lang, Roach, William or Henry Collins, George Mitchell, William Haylin, Jim Riley, George Grocer, Collect, and Richards, C. R. O. No. 1439- 02, Case No. 3, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1872, 5ft. 1 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, cut scar 1. eyebrow. A motor driver ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BRIGHTON ( George Harris), in CITY OF LONDON ( Henry Weston) and on B, D, E, H, J, L and Y. | APPREHENSIONS. 22— M. P. D., CO Division.— Herbert George Warner, C. R. O. No. 9165- 16, Case No. 3, 23- 9- 21, on E charged with obtaining money by false pretences. 23 M. P. D., N Division,— Frederick Keeling, C. R. O. No. 21844- 21, Case No. 151, 7- 12- 21. 24.— Buckinghamshire, Bletchley ( Co.).— Elsie Florence Norwood and Charles Frederick Haseldine, Case No. Ill, 7- 12- 21, and remanded till 14th inst. 25.— Derbyshire, Renishaw ( Co.).— Frederick William Irwin, Case No. 133,21 - 9- 21, and at Renishaw Pol. Ct., 3- 10- 21, bound over in £ 5 for 6 mos. and pay £ 1 3s. 6d. costs. Now C. R. O. No. 18406- 21. 30.— Surrey, Farnham ( Co.).— — Jackson, Case No. 11, 7- 12- 21, and identical with Ralph Martin, C. R. O. No. 1540- 12. See also Cases Nos. 22, 9- 12- 21, and 59 current issue. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 31.—- V Division.— For stealing ( lodgings). 4 lady's gold rings ( 1 set 2 rubies, 1 set 4 pearls 1 signet, 1 single diamond, claw setting); 9ct. expanding trellis pattern watch- bracelet; 9ct, curb bracelet; small link gold neckchain ; an £ 1 10s.— William Donald Hardy, aliases Ward, Clifford, Dodd, Martin, Stokes and Warren C. R. O. No. 1907- 04, Cases Nos. 38, 28- 11- 21, 329, Monday, December 12, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. > 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— con Id. Supplement A ( Vol. V.), and 147, Supplement B ( Vol. VII.), b. 1884, 5ft. 3Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, white patch back of head, scar over 1. eye, nervous demeanour, North Country accent; dress, blue serge suit, dk. overcoat, blue mixture tie, dk. trilby hat, black boots with blocked toes. A gardener ; native of Bootle. Pre. con. of larceny and obtaining situation by fraud at DEAL ( William Donald Hardy), PETWORTH, CHICHESTER, GUILDFORD, WORCESTER, CIRENCESTER, BASINGSTOKE ( William Hardy) and on M. Took lodgings and stated he was buying up property in the district for a London firm. To gain confidence, tendered a cheque ( which had been stolen) on the London, County and Westminster Bank, Gillingham Branch, in payment for a fortnight in advance, stayed one night, and absconded the following day with the property. Inf. to C. R. O. PRISON COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND. 32.— Edinburgh.— For escaping from Polmont B. I., 29th ult.— Richard Greenwell, C. R. O. No. 18372- 20, b. 1901, 4ft. lliin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, oval face, R. and anchor 1. wrist, burn mark 1. forearm. Pre. con. of theft by housebreaking at Glasgow.— Charles Feeney, C. R. O. No. 22810- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 3Jin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel, oval face. Pre. con. of theft at GLASGOW. — James McMahon, C. R. O. No. 4417- 21, b. 1902, 5ft., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, oval face, scars both sides mouth and 4th rt. finger. Pre. con. of theft and theft by house 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 12, 1921. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED — contd. breaking at Paisley — Richard Whytock, C. R. O. No. 13765- 20, 1> 1901, oft. ljin., proportionate build, e. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, oval face, scar second 1. linger. A shoemaker ; native of Edin- burgh, where he has cons, for theft and theft by housebreaking. Inf. to the Prison Commissioners for Scotland. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 33.— M Division.— 4th inst., by shopbreaking ( removing padlock from front door).— 322 tortoise- shell hair slides, various shades and sizes ; So do. combs : 30 gold mounted, 79 tortoiseshell hairpins ; 21 nail polishers : 65 do. cigarette tubes ; 82 do. cigarette cases : 57 do. frames for lady's handbags : 7 cardboard boxes, 2ft. by loin., containing tortoiseshell plates, Nassau shells, each box weighing dOlbs. I Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 34— Bakewell ( Co.).— 9th inst.. by burglary ( window insecure), at Baslow.— Gent's brown frieze overcoat, turn- down collar, storm cuffs, ordinary pockets, chamois leather lining, half lined brown silk, fit a man 5ft. 6in. : lady's brown coat, double fastening down front, wind cuffs drawn up with elastic ( new); S- day clock, square, flat sides, bevelled glass face, 5in. high ; pair lady's leather gloves, hned with brown silk, 2 press clip fasteners, size 7 ; small black leather purse, 1 clasp fastener; and 10s. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Bakewell. 35— Chesterfield ( Co.).— 9th inst., by house- breaking ( window insecure), at Hasland.— Small rush basket, containing 9 electro plated soup spoons ; 24 do. forks ( 12 large, 12 small), Turner, Sheffield, on blades ; 18 very small tea spoons ; 3 pairs sugar tongs ( one pair may be electro plate, the others silver) ; 6 electro plated table spoons ; 2 silver jam spoons ; 8 or 9 silver tea knives ; silver pickel fork, believed ivory handle ; pan- fish carvers, silver, ivory handles; 12 silver dessert spoons ; small silver sugar spoon ; 2 solid silver sugar basins; solid silver cream jug ; 3 electro plated cream jugs ; electro plated salt cellar ; silver dessert spoon and fork, with name Mary I. Short thereon ; 3 fish knives and forks, white ivory handles.— By A Man ; dress, fawn raincoat or brown jacket, trilby hat. Inf. to the D. C. C., Chesterfield. DURHAM. 36.— Gateshead ( Boro.).— 7th or 8th inst., by shopbreaking ( skeleton or duplicate key).— Lt. coloured cowhide kit bag, two leather handles, leather straps round bag, brass mounted, 24in. long ; 2 lady's brown suede handbags, lined with brown material, nickel fittings, two leather straps as bandies, centre compartments and fixed purse inside; 3 lady's black leather handbags, nickel plated ; 2 military brushes, ebony backs, in brown leather case; crocodile leather cigar- case ; 3 boy's sailor suits, tab on back of neck with the words Sun and Surf thereon ; 6 boy's cashmere jerseys, fine material, various colours, size 4; number of boys' jerseys, various colours and designs, mostly size 4 ; boy's blue sweater, size 4; lady's black or brown handbag, nickel plated ; boy's grey mixture tweed overcoat, size 7 or 8, slate coloured lining, square cut pockets outside, two large and ticket pockets inside, turned up cuffs, half belt at back, word Premier on the hanger: brown canvas suit- case, brass fittings, leather bound; brown brief bag, large size, brass fittings; and 10s. Inf. to the C. C., Gateshead. ESSEX. 37.— Romford ( Co.).— 7th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with an instrument).— Lady's ISct. marquise ring, set ruby surrounded Monday, December 12, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— con tinned. by 12 diamonds ( 2 very small), C. T. engraved inside.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1886, about 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build ; dress, fawnish- grey overcoat, grey cap. Was riding a bicycle, and afterwards joined a second man wearing dk. clothes. Inf. to Supt. Howlett, Romford. 38— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 8th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with a jemmy). — Lady's 18ct. dress ring, set 5 large diamonds in claw platinum setting ; do., set 2 sapphires and 3 diamonds, claw setting ; do., set 3 garnets ( one missing), claw setting; 18ct. crossover ring, 3 diamonds in claw setting ; lady's gold ring, very old, set diamond surrounded by 4 rubies and 4 emeralds ; gold pendant, set 60 pearls, large aquamarine in centre, fine gold chain attached ; small gold locket, glass sides, set small diamonds ; silver photo pendant, set brilliants ; 18ct. gate pattern bracelet, 4 bars, padlock broken, safety chain attached ; gold chain, 2 yards long ( old) ; pair 18ct. earrings, circular, amethyst pear shape drops ; pair screw earrings, jet in two circles ; Kruger sovereign ; 6 South African coins ; 3 plain gold studs ; child's 9ct. bar bracelet, padlock attached ; silver chain with pendant attached, butterfly wing in glass oval ; 18ct. brooch, 2 bars with 2 diamonds and 3 pearls in centre scroll; gent's old English lever watch, no glass or hands ; gent's gunmetal watch ; gent's silver wrist watch, * no strap, minute hand missing ; silver vesta case ; gent's silver watch chain ; silver pencil, shape of whistle ; and some'French coins. Several of the articles are marked Messrs. Jay, Jewellers, Isling- ton, and bear this firm's private mark. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. LANCASHIRE. 39— Rawtenstall ( Co.).— 2nd or 3rd inst., by burglary.— Gent's 9ct, signet ring. 3rd inst., from a shop doorway at Haslingdon.— Gent's new double breasted grey blanket cloth overcoat, black velvet collar, black tape hanger, usual pockets, pleat and belt at back, full}' bned, 3 buttons on each side, one on each cuff, fit a man 5ft. 6in. Inf. to Acting Supt. Rush ton, Rawtenstall. 40.— Widnes ( Co.).— 8th or 9th inst., by shop- breaking ( climbing yard wall and breaking window at rear).— Gent's overcoat, double breasted, blue nap cloth, vent at back, medium size :| pair gent's Donegal tweed trousers, It. brown and white mixture ; gent's blue pin stripe serge suit; gent's brown check vest; gent's Raglan overcoat, grey nap, cut ready to make up, along with a heavy pattern tartan lining ; dk. grey overcoat sleeve. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Widnes. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING) 41, - Sheffield ( City ).- 6th or 7th inst., from a show case.— Lady's sable squirrel coat, bned with old gold brocade, full shape, 46in. long, 4 buttons, Magyar sleeves, large roll wrap collar. Suspicion is attached to Two Women : 1st, b. 1871, 5ft. 6in., well built, c. sallow, h. and e. dk. ; dress, black coney fur coat, black hat, wore pendant ; 2nd, b. 1871 to 1873, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. ruddy, h. brown ; dress, musquash coat, skunk collar, black velvet hat. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. 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. I., as stolen, etc. : MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 42 - C Division. 7th inst., " A. C.", 1921 model. XF- 7204. Chassis No. 6378. Engine No. S. 1751 11.9 H. P. Open touring four seater body. Colour red ; upholstered in black leather. Excise Licence, details unknown, attached. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. 43.— C Division.— 7th or 8th inst., " Ford," 1921 model. XH- 3197. Chassis and engine numbers 43900 « ). 20 H. P. Bevel drive. Coupe body with dickey seat. Colour dk. blue, lined white ; black wings ; upholstered in grey Bedford cord. Underfilling chassis. Y- shaped radiator. Tank under wind screen. Goodyear tyres, all good condition. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 12, 1921. MOT. R CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES — contd. 44.— E Division.— Adverting to Case No. 68, 30- 11- 21. Additional inf.— Final transmission by propeller shaft and bevel. 45.— J Division. - Adverting to Case No. 38, 5- 12- 21. Additional inf.— Final transmission by propeller shaft and bevel. 46.— L Division.— Adverting to Case No. 69, 30- 11- 21. Additional inf.— 1917 model. Chassis and engine numbers 2266575 and not as shown. 47.— N Division.— Adverting to Case No. 40, 5- 12- 21. Additional inf.— Final transmission by propeller shaft and worm. 48.— R Division.— Adverting to Case No. 41, 5- 12- 21. Additional inf.— Final transmission by propeller shaft and worm. 49.— T Division.— 6th or 7th inst., " Studebaker,' 1914 model. LT- 6424. Chassis No. 38156. Engine No. 36365. 25 H. P. Bevel drive. Colour black; upholstered in black leather. Excise licence issued, not on car. Loser holds Registration Book. 50.— W Division.— Adverting to Case No. 79, 23- 11- 21. Additional inf.— Final transmission by spiral bevel gear. 51.— Y Division.— 8th inst., " Singer," 1920 model. XE- 5803. Chassis No. 5011. Engine No. C. 5116. 10 H. P. Phaeton two- seater body. Colour stone ; upholstered in dk. green. Nymph mascot on radiator. Batteries in back seat with cable along footboard. Spare lamp bracket on dash. Electric lamps, two head and two side. Electric horn. Dunlop and Avon tyres. Excise licence, 30- 9- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. MIDLOTHIAN. 53.— Edinburgh ( City).— 6th inst., " Triumph," W. D. model, solo. S- 7547. Frame No. 281923. Engine No. 48464. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour, frame and rear wheel black ; tank ( 1916) slate, Triumph in transfer thereon ; front wheel green. Countershaft three- speed gear. T. T. dropped handle- bars with red rubber grips. Straight pipe sliencer. Air control missing. Magneto wire broken. M. L. magneto. W. D. thereon. Foot rests loose and fixed with wire. Brooks saddle. Dunlop tyres. P. & M. head lamp, and generator. Lucas horn. Tool bag containing a quantity of tools. Excise Licence, 24- 1- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CAR. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 54.— E Division.—" Calthorpe," Case No. 39, 28- 10- 21. CHESHIRE. 55 — Altrincham ( Co.).—" Wolseley," Case No. 60, 7- 12- 21. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 56.— M Division.—" Matchless " with sidecar, Cases Nos. 46, 28- 10- 21, 45, 31- 10- 21, and 73, 9- 11- 21. NORTHUMBERLAND . 52.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City).— 9th inst., " Overland," maker's serial No. 113899. BB- 4186. Engine No. 114835. 18- 2 H. P. Bevel drive. Colour black ; upholstered in black imita- tion leather. Four seater body, but will hold five. Self starter. Michelin tyres Nos. 6412540 and 6264664 on rear wheels, good condition. One side lamp minus wire. Electric horn, bulb No. 38. T. Lucas horn, brass and black. Starting handle and tools stamped with registered number of car, Excise Licence No. 201595, expires 31- 12- 21. attached. Loser holds Registration Book. H. M. DOCKYARD. 57.— Rosyth.—" Douglas," Case No. 59, 16- 11- 21. MISSING. LEICESTERSHIRE. 58.— Leicester ( City).— Case No. 78, 25- 11- 21, cancelled. George Knight Page, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 6733, has been found drowned. Monday, December 12, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY FOUND IN THE POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. WILTSHIRE. oil.— Salisbury ( Co.).— Found in possession of Ralph Martin, C. R. O. No. 1540- 12, Case No. 22, 9- 12- 21.— Black enamelled bicycle, lined green, Alldays and Onions transfer on head and rear mudguard, Alldays' Popular on bar, 24in. frame, 28in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, raised handle- bars, 2 lever brakes, Brooks B75 saddle, L. 12908 on bottom bracket, Powell and Hanmer acctylene lamp. Inf. to Supt. Cowdrey, Fisherton, Salisbury. MISCELLANEOUS. CITY OF LONDON. 60.— Seized at a railway cloak room, where it was deposited 24- 8- 21, gent's hat- box, containing 41 sealed bottles, various sizes, containing 845 grammes of cocaine hydrochloricum Merck, each bottle labelled E. Merck, 23110, Darmstadt. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. 2. RE- CONVICTIONS. 61.— John Dolan, C. R. O. No. 9736- 20, was sentenced at Bridgnorth ( Boro.) P. Sess., 5- 12- 21, to 2 mos. imp. See Case No. 28, 30- 11- 21. 62.— Robert Gathercole, C. R. O. No. S/ I15542, was sentenced at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 3- 12- 21, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 18, 5- 12- 21. 63.— Cecil Mawson, C. R. O. No. 6483- 18, was, at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct., 7- 12- 21, fined £ 5 or 26 days impt. See Case No. 28, 2- 12- 21. 64.— Daniel Donald Mackintosh, C. R. O. No. S/ 156709, was sentenced at Guildford ( Boro.) Pol.# Ct., 7- 12- 21, to 6 mos. impt. for obtaining clothes by false pretences. See Case No. 33, 21- 11- 21. 65.— William Ernest Bowns, C. R. O. No. S/ 123017, was sentenced at Bradford ( City) P. Sess., 23- 11- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 63, 21- 11- 21. 66.— Walter Rivers, C. R. O. No. 1271- 10, was sentenced at Hastings ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 5- 12- 21, to 2 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 19, 2- 12- 21. 07.— Henry Charles Willis, C. R. O. No. 2814- 97, was sentenced at C. C. C., 6- 12- 21, to 18 mos. impt. for obtaining clothes by forged Post Office money order. See Case No. 95, 9- 11- 21. 68.— Frank Wylde, C. R. O. No. 2472- 19, was sentenced at Market Weighton ( E. R.) Pol. Ct., 7- 12- 21, to 3 and 1 mos. impt. ( conc.). See Case No. 106, 30- 11- 21. 69.— George Roberts, C. R. O. No. 991- 09, was sentenced at C. L. S., 6- 12- 21, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 108, 2- 12- 21. 70.— William Reynolds, C. R. O. No. 724- 01, was sentenced at C. C. C., 7- 12- 21, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d. for housebreaking and being a h. c. See Case No. 17, 7- 11- 21. 71.— Harold Acton, C. R. O. No. 14274- 19, was sentenced at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct. ( L.), 3- 12- 21, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 52, 30- 11- 21. 72.— Hamiah Helliwell, C. R. O. No. 4486- 19, was sentenced at Wigan ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 8- 12- 21, to 2, 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.) for obtaining money by false pretences ( 3 cases). Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at SHEFFIELD, MORECAMBE and SOUTHPORT. 73.— David Maynard, C. R. O. No. S/ 52175, was sentenced at Lewes Ass., 8- 12- 21, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 11- 11- 21. 74.— John Skelton, C. R. O. No. 5660- 14, was sentenced at Lewes Ass., 8- 12- 21, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 11- 11- 21. 75.— Charles Harber, r. R. O. No. 14193- 20, was sentenced at Lewes Ass., 8- 12- 21, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 11- 11- 21. 76. William George, alias Thomas Lane, C. R. O. No. 626- 02, was sentenced at C. L. S., 6- 12- 21, to 21 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, burglary, larceny, attempted fowl- stealing and minor offences at DARTFORD ( William George), WORCESTER ( William Green), SWANSEA ( Harry Smith) and on H and R. 77.— Morris Harris, C. R. O. No. 3605- 99, was sentenced as Joe Young at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct., 7- 12- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for loitering with intent, etc. See Case No. 72, 28- 10- 21. 78.- Arthur Williams, C. R. O. No. 217- 20, was sentenced at C. L. S., 7- 12- 21, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 30- 11- 21. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 12. 1921. RE- CONVICTIONS— continual. 70.— William Bailey, C. R. O. No. S/ 75853, was at Northampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 712- 21, bound over in the sum of £ 2 for 12 mos. See Case No. 17, 25- 11- 21. 80.— Arnold Stafford Howard, C. R. O. No. S/ 149121, was sentenced at C. L. S., 6- 12- 21, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 100, 2- 12- 21. 81.— Bernard Holland. C. R. O. No. 17400.21, was sentenced at Haltwhistle ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 10- 21, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 30, 12- 10- 21. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOCGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 82.— Derby ( Boro.).— Arthur Perry, Case No. 114, 7- 12- 21, is identical with Arthur Perry, C. R. O. No. S/ 169938, b. 1804, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, mole under rt. jaw and on 1. cheek, scar 1. side of head. A painter ; native of Derby, where he has cons, for larceny, house- breaking and a minor offence. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. r 83.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— D Division case— till 14th inst., charged as Sidney Harold Webb with fraud— worthless cheque.— Percy Lennox, C. R. O. No. S/ 80613, b. 1884, 5ft. lljin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, artificial teeth, lost use of 1. arm. A pit sinker. Pre. con. of cyclestenling at TRANENT ( Percv Lennox) and ROTHERHAM ( Percy Clifford Lennox). 84— Remanded at Abertillery ( Co.) P. Sess., till 14th inst., charged with false pretences ( worthless cheque).— Frank Harling, aliases William. Talbot, G. C. Hughes, P. Franklin, Hall Frank- land, Reginald Compton, N. Parker, Frank George Harrington and F. Hardy, C. R. O. No. 186- 00, Case No. 316 Supplement A ( Vol VI ), b. 1868, oft. 3Iin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, scar back 1. hand. A journalist or book- binder ; native of Plymouth. Pre. con. of fraud, forgery, embezzlement, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at ENNISKILLEN ( Frank Harling), DEVONPORT ( John Henry Gooding), PLYMOUTH ( Henry Gooding), ALDERSHOT ( Frank Hall) and on V and \ V. APPREHENSIONS. 85 — M. P. D., D Division.— Percy Lennox, C. R. O No. S/ 80613, Cases Nos. 2, 2- 11- 17, 8 ( Forebridgc), 3- 12- 20, and 7 ( Aberdare), 8- 12- 20. See also Case No. 83 current issue. so.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Archibald E. Broley, C. R. O. No. M, 0688, Case No. 47, 2- 11- 21 87.— Lincolnshire, Bourne ( Co.).— Henry Field, C. R. O. No. 8085- 21, Case No. 43, 11- 11- 21. 88.— Monmouthshire, Abertillery ( Co.).- Frank Harling, C. R. O. No. 188- 99, Cases Nos. 110,0- 11'- 21, 9 ( Gosport), 19- 10- 21, 130 ( Bedford), 28- 10- 21, 83 ( Plymouth), 9- 11- 21, 10 ( Chepstow), 18- 11- 21, 107 ( Aberdare), 25- 11- 21, and Special Notice, 28- 11- 21. See also Case No. 84 current issue. Printed aofi I' -: for Hit Majoly', Stationary Office by tbe It.- ' be • Polio, Ul. trn't. New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Monday, December 12, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. S9.— D Division.— Doctor Eric Forbes- Dennis, C. R. O. No. M/ 6211, Case No. 40, 11- 2- 21, is identical with Gordon William Charles Ward, aliases Charles Ward, Percy Huntingdon, Law- rence, Gordon William Ward and Dr. Ronald Forbes, C. R. O. No. 1380- 14, Cases Nos. 110, 7- 12- 21, 307, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), and 229, Supplement B ( Vol. VII.), b. 1890, 5ft. lOiin., thin build, c. fresh, h. It., e. blue, scars 1. forehead, burn scars 1. chin. A carpenter; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny on C, D, F, V and X. Inf. to C. R. O. ABERDEENSHIRE. 90.— Aberdeen ( Co.).— For fraud.— John A. McGregor, b. about 1894, about 5ft. lOin. to 6ft., large build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ( or small dk. moustache), usually well dressed. Advertised in agricultural papers, offering to buy potatoes, and on receiving replies, arranged in the name of John A. McGregor & Co., 76, Seedley Road, Pendleton, Manchester, prices and con- signments, failed to pay, and finally stated his firm was bankrupt. Absconded beginning of April last. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Aberdeen. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 91.— Cambridge ( Co.).— For stealing a raincoat ( recovered) at Longstanton, between 12th and 15th ult.— Thomas James Codling, alias Jack Brown, b. 1885, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. and h. fair, e. blue, sharp nose, slightly deformed one shoulder; dress, grey suit, brown trilby hat, black boots. Native of East Dereham. Was employed as plasterer's labourer. Absconded 16th ult., accompanied by a woman and child. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Allen, Cambridge. KENT. 92.— Cranbrook ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— 25 chi. kens, 15 geese, 5 ducks ai d £ 1, at Hawkhurst, 23rd ult.— George Wratten, aliases Samuel George Ford, S. G. Wratten and S. G. Bassett, C. R. O. No. 1494- 12, Cases Nos. 4, 4- 11- 21, and 312, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1879, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. dk. grey, several day's growth of beard, mole rt. upper arm and neck, scar 1. of forehead ; dress, brown suit, fawn mackintosh, dk. skull cap, collar and tie, black boots. A dealer ; native of Canterbury. Pre. con. of fraud at ROCHESTER ( George Wratten), SITTING- BOURNE and HAILSHAM ( Samuel Wratten). Called on loser in answer to an advertisement, obtained the above poultry, tendered in payment a cheque for £ 17 17s. 6d., No. 60/ D 06669, drawn on Barclay's Bank, Ltd., Southend- on- Sea Branch, which was subsequently returned marked R/ D. Left for London Bridge by 4.57 p. m. train on above date, taking poultry with him. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Russell, Cranbrook. LANCASHIRE. 93.— Manchester ( City).— John Samuel Tasley, Case No. 117, 7- 12- 21, is identical with Frank Adams, C. R. O. No. 1667- 08, Cases Nos. 80,9- 12- 21, and 247, Supplement B ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1890, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fair, h. brown, e. blue. A fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and minor offences at READING, CANTERBURY, SLOUGH, DUNDEE ( Samuel James Tasney), BEDFORD, WINDSOR ( Frank Adams) and on D, N, W and X. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. WORCESTERSHIRE. 94.— Stourbridge ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), at Bewdley, 8th inst., lady's mole coloured costume; cream silk blouse ; white voile do. ; lady's It. grey overcoat, black velvet collar, grey belt with small brown buckle ; and brown leather dressing case, size 2ft. 6in. by 2ft. by 8in., monogram J. H. O. thereon. ' Williams, b. 1891, 5ft. 2in., h. dk. ( wavy), slight impediment in speech; dress, heather green mixture costume, red velvet tam- o'- shanter with 3 poms hanging, It. coloured water- proof coat, brown stockings and It. brown shoes. Took lodgings on 6th inst. and left 2 days later without paying her bill and taking the above articles. Stated she was travelling in ladies blouses ( false). Inf. to Supt. Hill, Stourbridge.