THE POLICE • GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6. 1022. No. 104. VOL. TX s for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to Tmt 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 of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— A Division.— For stealing Sunbeam motor cycle ( recovered).— James Bernard Dawes, Private No. 7253225, Royal Army Medical Corps, b. 1897, 5ft. 6iin., medium build, h. brown, e. dk., clean shaven, walks erectly; dress, grey suit, grey trilby hat with black band. Inf. to C. R. O. DORSETSHIRE. 4.— Poole ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Union.-— Harry Harris, b. 1895, 5ft. llin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. dk. grey, clean shaven, speaks quietly ; dress, blue serge suit or brown mixture sports coat and flannel trousers, It,, coloured trilby hat, smart appearance. Formerly served in Royal Irish Constabulary and is in receipt of pension. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sprackling, Poole. 2.— S. Division.— For being concerned with Robert Brown, C. R. O. No. 3007- 00 ( in custody), being a suspected person loitering.— George Brown, aliases John Searle and Brown, C. R. O. No. 2532- 00, Case No. 351, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1851. oft. 7in., c. fresh, h. grey ( partly bald), e. brown ( lost 1.). A horsekeeper; native of Norwich. Pre. con. of horsestealing, larceny, housebreaking, attempted housebreaking and minor offences at ST. ALBANS (. John Cooper) and on N, S, W, X and Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 5.— Weymouth ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) gold albert ( recovered).— Alfred Peter Robinson, b. 1893, 5ft. 9 or 10in„ thick set, c. ruddy, h. lt. ( wavy), e. full, broad shoulders ; dress, navy blue suit, grey or brown velour hat, brown boots, carried navy blue nap cloth overcoat with half belt at back. Obtained lodgings and after his departure the above property was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Miller, Weymouth. CHESHIRE. 3.— Oakmere ( Co.).— For housebreaking at Sparstow, lst inst.— Thomas Edwards, b. 1901, 5ft. 9m., h. brown ; dress, grey jacket and waist- coat, brown trousers, dk. cap, cardigan jacket, boots. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 6.— Neath ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling) £ 30, at Port Talbot, 31st ult — Daniel Harrington, b. 1897, 5ft. 6 or 7in., h. ginger, clean shaven, two prominent front teeth ; dress, old blue serge suit, lt. cap, collar, tie, old brown shoes. A labourer; native of Cork. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Highall, Oakmere. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 7.— Gloucester ( Co.).— Woman who gave name of A. Hebden, Case No. 58, 28- 8- 22. is identical with Sarah Wilson, aliases Sophia Neilson and A. Neilson, C. R. O. No. 22962- 17, Case No. 475, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1879. 4ft. llin., c, pale. h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A servant; native of Rochdale. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at BOURNEMOUTH ( Sarah Wilson). BLACKPOOL ( Sophie Ann Neilson) and MATLOCK ( Sophia A. Neilson). Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. 8.— Staple Hill ( Co.).— For stealing at Oldland Common, 3rd inst., gold hunter watch, several pawnbrokers marks inside : gold chain, close linked, heavy in middle, with £ 2 gold piece, dated 1887, attached ; leather pocket wallet ; and £ 13 in Treasury notes, gold, and silver — Patrick O'Brien, alias O'Dare, b. 1903 to 1905, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. brown ( brushed bock), e. blue, large head, high cheek bones, well educated ; dress, grey flannel coat and trousers, grey tweed waistcoat, greyish brown cap, white shirt, with green stripe, boots with broad soles, may be wearing khaki collar, green tie. Believed native of Brighton. Was picked up by a party of gypsies at Brighton and travelled with them to Bitton. Absconded, 3rd inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 9.— Fareham ( Co.).— For stealing at North Havant, 1st inst.—- Gent's black enamelled bicycle, 22in. frame, 28in. wheels, rubber pedals, front lever brake only, mudguards, green celluloid pump, home made saddle ( with copper rivets), no bell, tool- bag or lamp bracket.— A Man, b. about 1892, stocky build, round face ; dress, blue jacket, trousers ( tied at bottom with string). A tramp. Inf. to Supt. Knox, Fareham. 10.— Southampton ( Boro.).— For embezzling £ 62 13s.- Fred Thompson, 1>. 1895, 5ft. 6 or 7in.. c. ruddy, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. side of neck, 2 moles rt. cheek ; dress, It. fawn sports suit with cap to match, soft collar, tie, brown brogue shoes. A cashier. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 11.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 25th ult.— George Cropper, b. 1889, 5ft. 8jin., medium build, c. and h. dk. A painter. Told loser that he had a barrow and ladder} for sale for 10s. Loser gave him this amount but Cropper failed to deliver the goods. Is also sus- pected of stealing ( bailee) handcart ( recovered), at Lytham, 25 th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Fleetwood. 12.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings) 2nd inst., bangles, wristlet watch, gold medal, etc.- Frank Hirst, aliases Frank Hollingsworth, Holt, Wood, Francis James Crawford, Frank Craw- ford and Frank Hall, C. R. O. No. 626- 06, Cases Nos. 274 Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 112, 30- 8- 22, b. 1877, 5ft. 6in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, ( turning grey), e. brown, moustache slightly grey ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, dk. grey trousers, soft white collar, dk. tie, grey cap, tony red boots, wore 2 diamond rings 4th 1. finger, in possession of Raleigh • bicycle. A fitter ; native of Chinley. Prg. con. of larceny, burglary, warehousebreaking, cycle- stealing, fraud, attempted housebreaking and a minor offence at LOUGHBOROUGH, DERBY, BURY, ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE ( Frank Hirst), STOCKPORT ( Jesse Marriott), SHEFFIELD, CHESTERFIELD ( George Lumlev), LYND- HURST, ANDOVER ( Frank Hurst) and MAN- CHESTER ( Frank Howard). Said he was a supervisor on General Post Office cables. Left behind child's 9ct. bangle, engraved, safety chain attached. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 13.— Southport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 766, between October, 1920, and 1 - 4- 21.— William Taylor, b. about 1862, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h., moustache and beard grey, stoops ; dress, grey suit, grey trilby hat, butterfly collar, dk. tie, boots. Was employed as secretary to a hotel company. May be found employed in a clerical capacity at hotel or hydro. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 14— Southport ( Boro.).— For stealing from hotel bedroom, 30th ult., Gladstone bag and contents ( recovered)— Mr. Davies, b. about 1895, 5ft. 7in., medium build, o., h. and o. dk., clean shaven; dress, dk. grey lounge suit, grey trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots.— Mrs. Davies, b. about 1897, 5ft., thin build, c. pale ; dress, navy blue costume, navy blue silk hat ( brim slightly turned up). Left behind gent's brown leather suit- case, largo Wednesday, September G, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. size, containing blue serge jacket and vest, pair grey flannel trousers, and 17 English and foreign coins ( old). Inf. to the C. C., Southport. LEICESTERSHIRE. 15.— Market Harborough ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 6 16s., by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of Charles Ellis, b. about 1896, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. fair, clean shaven, believed a Jew with London accent; dress, dk. clothes, respectable appearance. Rented small room in Liverpool from which he senfr out typewritten letters and price lists headed Charles Ellis & Sons, Importers and Provi- sion Merchants, From quayside to retailers. jjPrice list quotes goods at low prices and one of the conditions is cash with order. Loser gave order and enclosed cheque for above amount, which was endorsed Charles Ellis & Sous. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Robertson, Market Harborough. SUSSEX ( WEST). 18.— Worthing ( Co.).— For stealing gent's Chase bicycle, black enamelled, gold lined, carrier on back, nearly new ; blue suit, Hepworth on tab, nearly new ; fawn mackintosh, with belt.— Francis J. A. Hazell, b. 1901, 5ft. 7in., c. dk., clean shaven ; dress, It. grey suit, black trilby hat ( stains around brim), soft collar, tie, smart appearance. Also missing : Malacca cane, with carved wooden handle in form of a hand, with small coloured band around wist. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. WILTSHIRE. 19.— Salisbury ( Co.).— Rose Thornton, Case No. 91. 1- 9- 22, is identical with Rose Holt, C. R. O. No. 17191- 17, b. 1892, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A waitress ; native of Salisbury. Pre. con. of larceny on P and R. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cowdrey, Salisbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 16.— Uttoxeter ( Co.).— For burglary ( window insecure) and stealing gent's silver wristlet watch, luminous dial, on brown leather strap; gent's single breasted brownish grey tweed overcoat, cross pockets, at Cheadle, 31st ult— William James Mellor, C. R. O. No. 13843- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 4- Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A farm labourer; native of Cheadle. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larcenv and a minor offence at CHEADLE and STONE. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hodkinson, Uttoxeter. 17.— Wednesbury ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) £ 15 at Darlaston, 30- 7- 22.— Leonard Harper, alias J. Hawley, b. 1896, 5ft. 10 or llin., slim build, h. dk. brown, e. blue( sometimes wears rimless eye- glasses); dress, ( believed) navy blue suit, black overcoat, brown velour hat, boots, occasionally wears breeches and puttees, smart appearance. A clerk. Was employed as wages clerk and obtained the above amount from another employee by represent- ing he had a number of War Savings certificates which he would sell at 15s. each, and which would mature in 1923. His statement was subsequently found to be false. Last heard of at Blackpool, 29th July. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt Dix, Wednesbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 20— Remanded at North London Pol Ct.— N Division case— till 11th inst., charged as Albert Edward Smith, with receiving.— Albert Smith, alias Alfred Stenlake, C. R. O. No. 3747- 96, 111. Cir. 50- 25, b. 1863, 5ft. 2in., slim build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, moustache dk. brown ( turning grey, waxed at ends), mole back neck, 2 moles back rt. hand, slouching gait, quiet spoken ; dress, dk. brown jacket, dk. grey trousers and vest, grey trilby hat, black boots. A jeweller ; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, receiving, possessing housebreaking implements by night and minor offences on C, F, G, N and P. Strongly suspected of having committed frauds and receiving for some time past. 21.— Remanded at Bishop Auckland ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with larceny.— Thomas William Selby, alias William Selby, C. R. O. No. 36- 03, b. 1874, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. and 1. cheeks and over rt. eye. A hawker ; native of Stockton. Pre. con. of larceny ( person), shopbreaking, warehousebreaking, uttering counterfeit coin and minor o'ffences at STOCKTON, NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, LANCHESTER ( Thomas William Selby), DURHAM and SOUTH SHIELDS ( Thomas Williams). 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— con tinned. 22.— Remanded at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises.— William Richard Francis, alias William Francis, C. R. O. No. 15548- 18. b. 1900, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A carter ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of horsestealing, embezzlement and minor offences at SMETH- WICK, LEICESTER and BIRMINGHAM. 23.— Remanded at Chertsey ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Sydney Williamson, with larceny.— Sidney Ives, aliases Charles Wilkins and George Russell, C. R. O. No. S/ l60833, b. 1890, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, mole rt. of neck. A footman ; native of Bedford. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and burglary at BED- FORD. COLCHESTER, ST. NEOTS and BIRMINGHAM ( Sidney Ives). 24.— Remanded at Abergavenny ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Robert Williams, with oflicebreaking with intent, etc.— Cena Roberts, alias Robert Canna Roberts, C. R. O. No. 22215- 17, b. 1901, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar back of head. A labourer ; native of Dolgelly. , Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, larceny (( person), cyclestealing and a minor offence at SWANSEA ( Cena Roberts). AMMANFORD, LLANELLY, CHEPSTOW and RHAYADER .( Robert Williams). " 25.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged with countinghousebreaking, etc.— William Watson, C. R. O. No. 1369- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, lost 1st joint 1st rt. finger. Pre. con. of larceny at BLYTH. 26.— At Pershore ( Co.), charged as John Sullivan, with housebreaking.— Sidney Frederick Simmons, alias Sidney Simmonds, C. R. O. No. 17797- 17, b. 1885, 5ft. 8Jin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. hazel, abscess scar back rt. neck. A labourer ; native of Essex. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at CARDIFF ( Sidney Frederick Simmons), WEDNESBURY ( Frederick Simmonds), GLOUCESTER ( Frederick Simmons), CHESTER ( Sidney F. JVhiteman), WORCESTER ( Sidney Francis Whiteman) and BIRMINGHAM ( Patrick Sullivan). 27.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as Thomas Frith, with carnal knowledge.— James Wilson, aliases John Walker, Hardie and Thomas Jones, C. R. O. No. 1696- 04, Case No. 202, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1872, 5ft. 4' in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, shopbreaking, counting- housebreaking, warehousebreaking and a minor offence at MANCHESTER, ALTRINCHAM, SALFORD, CARDIFF. STRANGEWAYS ( Thomas Frith) and BARNSLEY ( James Wilson). 28.— On A, charged at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), as William Davidson, with attempted larceny ( confidence trick).— William McKenzie, aliases William Mitchell and Boyd, C. R. O. No. S/ 30159, Case No. 264, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1864, 5ft. 6} in., medium build, c. fresh, h. ( clipped, bald on top) and moustache turning grey, e. grey ( wears large rim spectacles) ; dress, It. grey suit, die. grey felt hat, soft collar, black tie, boots; carried heavy ash crook handle walking stick. A barber ; native of Tasmania. Pre. con. of conspiracy and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( William Davison). LIVER- POOL ( William McKenzie) and on E, L and Y. Has also cons, for fraud, assault to rob, larceny and a minor offence at SYDNEY, MELBOURNE and PARIS. — Edward Gilham, as James Grant, alias Edward Albert Derringer, C. R. O. No. 422- 11. b. 1881, 5ft. 9 Jin., well built, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( wavy), e. hazel, clean shaven ; dress, die. grey mixture tweed suit, grey trilby hat ( with black band), double collar, fawn spats, boots, carried umbrella and square leather case containing camera. A cook ; native of Sydney. Pre. con. of burglary on E. Has also cons, for theft and minor offences at WELLING- TON ( New Zealand).— John Wilson ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1890, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, brown striped suit, bowler hat, soft collar, black tie, It. socks, black shoes. 29.— Remanded at Wood Green P. Sess. ( L.) — N Division case— till 7th inst., charged with larceny. — John Richard Goodyear. C. R. O. No. 13792- 15, b. 1899, 4ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. blue. A farm servant; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny at LEYBURN. 30.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as Albert Roberts, with cyclestealing.— Herbert Roberts, C. R. O. No. No. S/ l63127, b. 1894, 5ft. 2in., c. fair, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A hosiery assistant; native of London. Pre. con. of minor offences on A and X. 31.— Remanded at Strangeways ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as John Thomas Fry, with fowlstealing.— James Davies, C. R. O. No. 19857- 21, b. 1898, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at GREAT YARMOUTH. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 32.— Remanded at Framlingham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. • till 9th inst,, charged as William Patrick Peaker, with housebreaking.— Richard Walsh, C. R. O. No. 23231- 21, b. 1903, oft. 4iin„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larcenv and cyclestealing at HALIFAX and BRADFORD. 33.— Remanded at Loughborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 6th inst., charged as Peter Tracey with unlawful possession.— Thomas Tracey, C. R. O. No. S./ 100117, b. 1888, oft. 5iin.; c. fresh, h. It. brown ( bald top), e. blue. A labourer ; native of Earlstown. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, fowls tealing and minor offences at HAVANT, IPSWICH, FELIXSTOWE, HUDDERSFIELD ( Thomas Tracey), LEEDS, WHITCHURCH and WARRINGTON ( Peter Tracey). See also Case No. 86, current issue. 34.— At Dover ( Boro.), charged as James Rowan Anderson with evelestealing. — James Anderson, C. R. O. No. 20039- 17, b. 1902, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ( slight cast rt.). Native of Ayr. Pre. con. of larcenv, housebreaking and a minor offence at GIRVAN, BLOFIELD ( James Rowen Anderson), AYR, CARLISLE, GREENOCK and KILMARNOCK ( James Anderson). 35.— Remanded at Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with larceny.— Edwin Lomas, C. R. O. No. 1.8002- 20, b. 1897, oft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, mole rt. cheek, cut scar 1. chin. Native of Whalev Bridge. Pie. con. of larceny at STOCKPORT. 36.— Remanded at Pwllheli ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst,, charged as James Golden with housebreaking. - George Wilson, C. R. O. No. 19623- 20, b. 1906, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. forehead and over eye, cut scar top Up. A labourer: native of Rotherham. Pre. con. of burglary, larcenv and minor offences at YORK, ROTHER- HAM,* EASINGWOLD and BEVERLEY. 37.— Awaiting trial at Bath ( City) Q. Sess., charged with shopbreaking.— John Shorley, alias Jack Shorley, C. R. O. S/ l 17403, b. 1888, 5ft. 6] in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Bedford. Pre. con. of larceny, assault on female and minor offences at BEDFORD and OXFORD. 38.— Remanded at Framlingham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with housebreaking.— George Hamilton, C. R. O. No. 5890- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. Kin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A soldier ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and larceny at YORK ( N. R.) and GRIMSBY*. 39.— At Chichester ( Co.) charged as Lorrane Devlin with larcenv.— Loraine Elizabeth Tring, C. R. O. No. 9545- 22,* b. 1894, 5ft,. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Native of Scotland. Pre. con. of larceny on X. 40.— Remanded at Oswestry ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 8th inst., charged with larceny.— Herbert Jenkins, C. R. O. No. 231- 05. Case No. 375, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1882, 5ft, 5in., c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. blue, 1. hand deformed. A labourer ; native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of larceny, arson, cvclestealing and minor offences at CARDIFF, GLOUCESTER. RUGBY, BLACK- POOL, LINCOLN, ALCESTER. ASHBOURNE, CHORLEY. I'TTOX ETEK. K ETTEK IXC. STOCKPORT, SALEORD ( Herbert Jenkins), WELLINGBOROUGH ( Albert Jones) and on X. 41.— Remanded at Birkenhead ( Co.) P. . Sess. till 7th inst., charged with breaking and entering railway station booking office and larceny.— Mervyn Patrick Bennett, C. R. O. No. 4451- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. Ojin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, 3 scars rt. back head, extensive abscess scars 1. side throat and neck. Native of Bristol where he has con. for larceny.— Charles Stanley Jay, C. R. O. No. 109- 22, b. 1906, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. l't. brown, e. blue, rt. leg been broken. A carpenter ; native of Bristol, where he has cons, for housebreaking and larceny. 42.— At Bedford ( Boio.), charged as Elsie Eliza- beth Griswould, with larceny.— Elsie Amelia Jeanes, C. R. O. No. 2548- 18. b. 1893, 5ft. 3iin.. c. fresh, h. and e. dk. brown. A waitress; native of Warminster* Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at MELCOMBE REGIS, BOURNE- MOUTH ( Elsie Amelia Jeanes), WINCHESTER ( A. Da vies), RO. MSEY ( Elsie Amelia Da vies) and ALDERSHOT ( Elsie Davis). 43.— At Ipswich ( Boro.) charged with larceny.— William Waters, aliases William Lewis Terry and Haywood, C. R. O. No. 5855- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar back 1. neck. A clerk ; native of Ashford. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at HARWICH ( William Waters), RICHMOND ( YORKS) ( Sidney Heywood) and in M. P. D. c THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 44.— Remanded at Slough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst.. charged with larceny.— Christopher Fogarty, C. R. O. No. 13083- 21. b. 1901. oft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud at OTLEY. 45.— At Middleton ( Co.); charged with larceny.— Thomas Crowther. C. R. O. No. 2036- 16. b. 1891. 5ft. 6iin.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( bald on top), e. grey, cut scar centre forehead. A motor mechanic ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreak- ing and warehousebreaking at LEEDS, WEY- MOUTH. PORTLAND and on D. 46.— Remanded at Brentwood ( Co.) P. Sess. till 7th inst., charged with stealing, horse, cart and harness.— Thomas Thomason, alias Thonnis Smith. C. R. O. No. 2171- 99. Case No. 344, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1853, 5ft. 7in.. c. fresh, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. dk. brown, small brown mole rt. cheek. A labourer ; native of Fambridge. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, horsestealing, sheepstealing, oattlestealing, receiving and a minor offence at BOCKING, CHELMSFORD ( Thomas Hitchcock), WITHAM ( Thomas Mills) and on E and J. 47.— Remanded at Abergavenny ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inat., charged with burglary.— John Moore, C. R. O. No. 1937- 05, b. 1859, 5ft. 8iin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, fleshy mole rt. cheek. A labourer; native of Diss, Norfolk. Pre. con. of receiving, larceny, house- breaking and minor offences at HALIFAX, PONTEFRACT, MALVERN, ROTHERHAM. UPTON - ON - SEVERN, HALESOWEN, hEReFORD, A BERGAV EX NY, KIDDER - MINSTER, CLEOBURY MORTIMER, LEDBURY, WALSALL, CHELTENHAM CHURCH STRETTON and GLOUCESTER. 48.— Remanded at Brentwood ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with horsestealing.— John Albert Parry, C. R. O. No. 168fi5- 16, b. 1894.5ft. Uin.. c. fresh, li. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of attempted fraud on II. 49.— Remanded at Wigan ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with obtaining credit as undischarged bankrupt.— Thomas Cordingley, C. R. O. No. 221- 19, b. 1868, 5ft, 7? in„ c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. A commission agent; native of Bolton. Pre. con. of uttering forged document at BATH. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— S Division.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct, ( L.), till 9th inst,, charged with bigamy.— Molly Culley, nee Woodcock, abases Woodward and Heiden, b. 1900, 5ft. 3Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( bobbed), e. hazel; dress, dk. skirt, blue jumper, red and grey check coat, black lace hat, black silk stockings, shoes ; smart appearance. A barmaid. States she served in the Land Army. Inf to C. R. O. APPREHENSIONS. 51— M. P. D., C. R. O.— William Dunn, C. R. O No. 13612- 21. Case No. 1, 21- 7- 22. 52.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Edward Gilham, C. R. O. No. 422- 11. Tabular Form 3- 11- 11. See also Case No. 28 current issue. 53— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Sidney Ives, C. R. O. No. S/ 160833, Cases Nos. 1, 18- 8- 22 ; 13 ( Cranbrook), 9- 8- 22 ; 2 ( B), 9- 8- 22 : 11 ( Worthing), 31- 3- 22: 39 ( Andover), 18- 11- 21; and 134 ( St, Neots), 6- 7- 21. See also Case No. 23 current Issue. . 54 — M. P. D., C. R. O.— George Wilson. C. R. O. No. 19623- 20, Case No. 36, 17- 7- 22. See also Case No. 36 current issue. 55.— M. P. D., W Division.— Dorothy Akers, Case No. 2, 9- 2- 21, and identical with Daisy Akers, C. R. O. No. S/ 170822, uad sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 1- 9- 22, to 2 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for larceny ( 2 eases). 56.— Cheshire, Stockport ( Boro.).— James Horace Whittaker, Case No. 5. 30- 8- 22, and remanded till 8th inst. 57.— Essex, Colchester ( Boro.).— William Buck, Case No. 90, 18- 8- 22, and sentenced 1- 9- 22 to 1 mo. impt. 58.— Essex, Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Hyman Walters, Case No. 6, 30- 8- 22. 59.— Glamorganshire, Neath ( Co.) - Albert L. Bailey, Case No. 96, 24- 5- 22. 60.— Glamorganshire, Treharris ( Co.).— John Henry Davies, Case No. 149, 19- 1- 22, and sentenced at Glamorgan Q. Sess., 27- 6- 22, to 12 mos. impt. for burglary and receiving. Now C. R. O. No. 13963- 22. Wednesday, September 13, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 APPREHENSIONS— continued. 61.- Hertfordshire, Hitchin ( Co.).— Edward Reeves, Case No. 4. 28- 8- 22. 02.— Hertfordshire, Watford ( Co.).— Oliver Francis Ayres, C. R. O. 14190- 21, Case No. 55. 30- 8- 22. 63.-- Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— James Wilson, C. R. O. No. 1696- 04, Case No. 229. 9- 8- 22. See also Case No. 27 current issue 64.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).-- Albert Duckworth, Case No. 153, 5- 7- 22, and sentenced at Strangeways ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 16- 8- 22, to 3 mos. impt. Now C'. R. O. No. 14966- 22. 65— Lancashire, Southport ( Bom.)— Henry Lambert Bramwell, Case No. 113, 9- 9- 21. 66 — Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— James Walker, C. R. O. No. 11592- 15, Case No. 63. 28- 8- 22. 67.- Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— W. S. T. Cross, Case No. 14, 14- 6- 22, at Lowestoft. 68. Nottinghamshire, Retford ( Co.).— Charles Friend Parkin, Case No. 132. 2- 8- 22, and identical with Charles Friend Parkin, C. R. O. No. 10230- 20. See also Case No. 49. 18- 8- 22. 69. Staffordshire, Wednesbury ( Co.).— May Harris, C. R. O. No. 14013- 20, Case No. 154, 23- 8- 22, and sentenced at Tipton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 29- 8- 22, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.) and 3 mos. impt. ( eonc.). for fraud ( 3 eases). 70.— Surrey, Reigate ( Boro.).— L. Bourne, Case No. 15, 24- 7- 22. and sentenced as Leonard Bourne, at Surrey Sess., 8- 8- 22, to 6 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 14955- 22. 71. Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Ted Hill, Case No. 137, 22- 3- 22. and identical with Thomas Hill, C'. R. O. No. 8/ 84738. See also Case No. 14. 19- 7- 22. 72. Worcestershire, Worcester ( City).— Norman Anderson, Cases Nos. 115, 30- 8- 22, and 149 ( Cheltenham), 23- 8- 22, at Tewkesbury. 73. Yorkshire ( W. R.), Bradford ( City).- A. C. Oversby, Case No. 110, 21- 7- 22, and sentenced us Anthony Carr Oversley, 15- 8- 22, to 6 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 14941- 22. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIEE. 74.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— Albert Victor Reeves, Case No. 4. 1 - 9- 22. is identical wil h Albert Victor Reeves. C. R. O. No. 18928- 18, b. 1891, oft. 7Jin„ - c. Lesh, h. brown ( bald on top), e. blue, loose cartilage r?. knee. A labourer; native of Kirkham. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and a minor offence al LYTHAM, ORMSKIRK, KIRKHAM and BOLTON. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Fleetwood. 75.— Manchester ( Citv).— James Harker, C. R. O. No. 175- 12, Case No. 7, 4- 9- 22. Additional inf.: Has served as seaman in name of James Smickersgill; lias also been employed in a silk mill at Coventry.— 8 THE^ POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd. Man, known as Harry, aliases Harry Smith, Carter, Carlton and Hecton, C. R. O. No. M/ 6980 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 7, 4- 9- 22. Has served as a seaman. All three men were in receipt of relief from Guardians in London. May be found at shipping offices, docks, endeavouring to get to sea. or at Labour Exchanges, etc. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. WARWICKSHIRE . 76.— Birmingham ( City).— Walter Mansfield, C. R. O. No. M/ 6978 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 11, 4- 9- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77.— C Division.— Adverting to Case No. 46,. 4- 9- 22.— Suspicion is attached to A Man k 1892, 5ft. 6in., h. dk. ; wearing grey cap. Inf. to C. R. O. — BERKSHIRE. 78.— Maidenhead ( Co.).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking ( window open), at C'ookham.— Gold wristlet watch, on leather strap, engraved on back Lieut. T. D. Wakefield, from a few friends, wishing you the best of luck, June, 1915 ; gold keyless demi- hunter watch, enamel face, on gold braid band ; blue enamel bar brooch, set 50 in diamonds ; gold expanding bracelet with padlock clasp ; gold curb do., set turquoise ; 18ct. long muffchain, small gold horseshoe thereon ; gold half hoop diamond ring, 5 stones, in platinum setting ; gold ring, set 1 turquoise surrounded with diamonds; gold match- box with monogram E. R. W. thereon ; 18ct. sovereign- case: do., monogram F. M. K. ; 5 gold and pearl dress buttons ; 2 18ct. dress studs ; pair 18ct. cuff- links, plain ; pearl necklace with diamond clasp ; 3 antique diamond paste buttons ( 1 with platinum chain, 1 fitted as brooch) ; silver half- hunter watch, Alex. Clark trademark thereon, and silver curb chain ; silver cigarette- case, T. D. W. in corner : do., monogram T. D. W. ; moonstone pendant, on gold chain ; gold signet ring, B. L. W. engraved outside, From Mother to Bernard, 23- 6- 17, engaved inside; pair gold sleeve- links, bar connection ; pair do., forget- me- nots thereon, chain connection ; leather letter- case, B. W. in gold letters in corner and gold border, containing 4 £ 25 War Bonds, issued to Bernard Logan Wakefield, and book of loose 15s. Od. War certificates ; leather pocket- book, B. L. W. in gold letters, much worn, containing Army discharge papers, etc. ; gold half hoop dress ring, set 5 pearls; gold half hoop diamond do. x 3 stones ; gold dress do., set about 25 small diamonds ; gold repeater stop watch, chimes hours and \ hours ; 18ct. heavy curb bracelet with padlock ; long gold safety pin; gold do. ; a sovereigns ; and £ 2 10s. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Maidenhead. CORNWALL. £ 350 Reward. 79.— Launceston ( Co.).— Adverting to Case Nok 35, 4- 9- 22. Amended inf. — Diamond pendant, set 3 stones ; diamond grille brooch^ set platinum ^ Wednesday, September 6, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. diamond Staffordshire knot brooch ; pair pearl and diamond drop earrings ; 3- stone diamond ring ; 3- stone emerald and diamond ring ; sapphire and diamond 3- stone brooch ; diamond and sapphire marquise ring; pearl rope with sapphire and diamond clasp ; amethyst and pearl brooch ; fancy diamond and emerald ornament, mounted as brooch; gold and platinum watch- bracelet, set diamonds round dial; initial pearl brooch, F. E. F.; imitation pearl necklet, diamond clasp; large amber pendant; pair amber and crystal ear drops. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Toplis & Harding, 28. Old Jewry, London, E. C. 2, to the first person giving such information as will lead to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves and recovery of the jewellery or pro rata to the value recovered. Inf. to Supt. Matthews, Launceston. ESSEX. 83.— Romford ( Co.).— 26th or 27th ult., by burglary ( forcing dining room window), at Horn- church.— Black marble clock, about 12 to 15in. high, 9in. broad, English figures, white dial, dk. coloured centre, gilt hands, keywind in dial, pillar on either side of dial representing candlesticks ; 8 large dinner knives, white bone handles, marked on blade M. Trustworthy, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield ; 8 cheese knives, marked on blades M. Trustworthy, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield; 3 large dinner knives, white bone handles, marked on blades Hobson & Sons; 4 cheese knives, marked on blades Hobson & Sons; 2 silver pepper pot tops, cone shape ; pair plated nut- crackers ; white tablecloth, very large ; navy blue cloth chair cover ; Waif and Stray missionary box, containing money, Miss Brewitt, Collector, Horn- church, thereon. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 80.— Penrith ( Co.).— 3rd inst., from a farm house at Calthwaite, Carlisle.— Gent's brown leather purse, several compartments, containing 10s. Treasury note and several shillings ; lady's red leather do., containing money.— Suspicion is attached to Stewart Gordon, b. 1906, oft., h. fair ( big fringe), Scottish accent; dress, brown coloured suit ( patch rt. knee, hole 1. knee and bottoms well# worn), grey cap, boots. Stated native of Aberdeenshire. May be found working on a farm. Inf. to the D. C. C., Penrith. DERBYSHIRE. SI.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 1st inst., by burglary ( window insecure), at Clay Cross.— Lady's 18ct. engagement ring, set 3 rubies and 7 diamonds ( 1 missing); 2 salt dredger tops, believed silver. Inf. to Supt. Fennel!, Alfreton. DURHAM. 82.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— Between 14th and 25th ult., by housebreaking ( window insecure). — i bottles whiskey, labelled Perfection ; 2 boxes Russian cigarettes, 100 in each box, Clare & Co. thereon : number small Dutch coins; small revolver in a case.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1892, 5ft. 9 or 10in.. strongly built, clean shaven, heavy eyebrows ; dress, It. grey jacket, It. cap and muffler. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Stockton- on- Tees. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 84.— Neath ( Co.).— Between 5th ult. and 1st inst., by housebreaking ( breaking pane in back door and unlocking door), at Port Talbot.— Gent's grey cloth suit; black do., new; It. grey do.; black coat and trousers, new ; 3 pairs cloth trousers ; 6 pairs socks; gent's underclothing; silver watch; 6 linen shirts; 2 black silk cloth clerical waistcoats ; 1 pearl and 1 chain pendant; string of pearls; lady's fancy costume, Italian cloth ; lady's dress, lemon colour ; do. lace dress ; do. pin stripe costume skirt; do. It. grey overcoat; 4 bottles of communion wine. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. HAMPSHIRE. 85.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— 29th ult.. by shop- lifting ( 2 cases).— Lady's moleskin coat, full length, large collar, buttons covered with skin to match, fined coloured broche ; grey kit fox fur, about 4£ ft. long, lined silk.— Suspicion is attached to Three Women : 1st, b. about 1877, 5ft. 3in., stout build, h. dk., Jewish appearance, well spoken ; dress, long fawn coloured coat with deep collar, wore string of beads and long bar brooch.— 2nd, b. 1887 to 1892, 5ft. 4in., medium build ; dress, blue or black costume, carried a fur and It. brown attache- case.— 3rd, b. 1882 to 1892, 5ft. 5 to 7in., medium build, front teeth very bad or missing ; dress, It. coloured raincoat, smart appearance. Appear identical with Three Women, Cases Nos. 36, 3- 8- 21 ; 5, 8- 8- 21 ; and 43, 22- 7- 21. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. LEICESTERSHIRE. 86.— Melton Mowbray ( Co.).— Between 29th and 31st ult., by housebreaking ( breaking pane in seullery window and pulling back catch), at Kirby Bellars.— Red leather case, containing 2 silver salts and 2 spoons ; do., containing pair silver peppers, shape of bells ; red case, containing 4 serviette- rings, engraved H. ; 6 silver tea spoons, engraved E. H. ; 6 do.. K. H. ; silver spoon, E. ; silver servi- ette- ring, E. E. H. ; silver matchbox, engraved E. E. H. ; silver sugar castor ; gent's silver English lever watch ; long gold chain, with trinkets attached, including gold boot, gold locket contain- ing hair, gold watch key, gold pencil with red stone at end, silver coins, and mauve coloured lozenge encased in metal ; 12 electro pearl handle dessert forks; 11 do. knives, blades engraved ivy leaves and daisies ; silver backed hair brush ; do. hand mirror, both embossed lady's head and other designs ; gold tie- pin, circle of turquoise and pearl; brown leather attache- case, initials J. H. thereon ; grey jacket and vest, herring bone pattern ; 8 sovereigns and 2 half- sovereigns.— Thomas Tracey, C. R. O. No. S/ 100117, Case No. 33 current issue. Some of proceeds of the robbery found in his possession ; but the above described articles and money have not been recovered. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Melton Mowbray. LINCOLNSHIRE. 87.— Lincoln ( City).— 30th ult,, by housebreak- ing ( forcing door by bodily pressure).— Lady's 18ct. keyless wristlet watch, white dial, black Roman numerals, black hands, N. O. engraved on back, fits on brown leather strap with springs ; ladys' key- wind gold do., gold face, hands, and numerals ; lady's gold neckchain, small oval link pattern ; lady's 18ct. heavy plain ring, letter N. thereon ( nearly worn off) ; gent's white metal key- less watch, No. 2863, white dial, black Roman numerals ; sovereign ; 2 half- sovereigns ; and 176 threepenny pieces. Inf. to the C. C., Lincoln. MIDLOTHIAN. 88.— Edinburgh ( City).— 30th ult., from hotel bedroom.— Pair amethyst earrings, set silver, about lin. long, small amethyst at top of each, hook fastening ; pair gold do., in shape of 4- leaf clover, different coloured stone in each leaf; gold and diamond marquise ring, large diamond in centre, surrounded by number of small diamonds; gold ring, set round moonstone and circled with small diamonds ; amethyst pendant, about liin. long and lin. broad, set silver design with loose amethyst at bottom as drop ; gold seal ring ( believed 18ct.), coat- of- arms consisting of cross and other scroll work on top ; lady's gold neck- chain for pendant, small round link pattern.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1892. 5ft 6 or 7in., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. brown suit, carried raincoat. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 89.— Nottingham ( City).— 19th ult., from a dwell- ing house.— Gent's fawn coloured mackintosh, double- breasted, 8 buttons down front, 2 outside sloping pockets, rubber lining, belt; number white linen handkerchiefs ; white linen collar, size 14i by l| in. ; pair brown suede gloves ; beaten silver cigarette- case, floral design both sides ; pair gold plated sleeve- links.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, who gave name of Bob or Robert Gibson, b. about 1889, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. sallow, h. and e. dk., clean shaven, gold tooth upper jaw, military gait; dress, navy blue serge suit, black trilby hat, tony coloured shoes. Was employed by a tailor's firm, lodged in same house as loser and shared bedroom with him. Left suddenly and the above articles were then found to be missing. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. 90.— Nottingham ( City).— 30th ult., from shop counter.— Pair field- glasses, black covered, silver plated, Jockey Club marked on each rim, D. on base. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 91.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Between 6th and 26th ult., from a dwelling house.— Indian worked silver cigarette- case, size about 6in. x 4in. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. 92.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— 18th ult.. by house- breaking.— Lady's old silver watch, keywind, black hands, gold figures, gold filigree work on dial, Wm. Page, 100, Terminus- road, Eastbourne, engraved inside back case, monogram F. H. on outside. Inf. to the C. C, Eastbourne. 93.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Between 24th and 30th ult., from dwelling house.— Lady's platinum cluster ring, about 12 diamonds with emerald in centre ; lady's 18ct. ring, set turquoise in centre with diamond each side. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 94.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— 2Sth ult., from a dwelling house ( walk in).— Black patent leather purse handbag, size about lOin. by 4in., 3 com- partments. containing blue card- case, silver corners, black moire silk cigarette- case, silver clasps, and £ 21 ; pair large Zeiss binoculars, No. 1145129, size 16 x 40 lens, new: gent's silver watch, rather large, keyless, open face, white dial, black hands, crest of deer's head and motto Non Ob- liviscar outside back case. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. 95.— Hastings ( Boro.).— Case No. 53, 11- 8- 22, cancelled. Rings found. No offence committed. 96.— Hastings ( Boro.).— 27th or- 28th ult., from a refreshment kiosk ( removing pane of glass and opening window).— Swiss clock, set in wooden case, about 10 to 12in. high, dk. mahogany colour ; navy blue mackintosh cape ; It. brown frock overall with a cream coloured collar ; quantity sweets, choco- late and cigarettes.— Suspicion is attached to Edgar Morris, b. 1896, 5ft. 5in., well built, c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, grey mixture sports coat, khaki trousers, soft collar, tie, greyish cap. Usually sleeps in outhouses, etc. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 97.— Burnley ( Boro.).— Property Case No. 60, 30- 8- 22. Thief not arrested. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 98— Reedley ( Co.).— B. S. A. rifle, Case No. 43, 17- 8- 21, and thieves arrested. PROPERTY FOUND. DURHAM. 99.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 29th July, in the street.— Lady's cycle, all black enamelled, up- turned handle- bars, 2 rim brakes, rubber pedals, pedal cranks plated, Brooks saddle, . Moseley tyre back wheel, Dunlop tyre front wheel, small black bell, metal carrier on back. Inf. to Supt. James, Stockton- on- Tees. 100.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 28th ult,, in the street.— Gent's cycle, black enamelled, 26in. frame with green lines, 28in. wheels, upturned handle- bars ( black), 2 rim brakes ( levers plated), Olympic saddle, Clipper tyres both wheels, rat- trap pedals, two mudguards ( black, with green lines), small transfer under saddle with Guaranteed built with Reynolds best quality tubing. Inf. to Supt, James, Stockton- on- Tees. 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 CAR. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 101.— F Division.— 2nd inst., " Maxwell," 1918 model. NO- 623S. Maker's serial No. E. B. 3. H. Chassis No. 193971. Engine No. 193952. 20- 23 H. P. Bevel drive. Five seater touring body. Colour drab, lined black ; upholstery black. Detachable wheel attached to rear of car. Dent on off side rear wheel. Excise Licence, No. S. 150503, 5- 7- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 102.— W Division-- 1st or 2nd inst., " Douglas,'* solo. XH- 3108. Engine No. 36228. 2} H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Standard Douglas colour. Blue and white tank. Flexible exhaust pipe. Footrest and brake permanently fixed to engine. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 103.— Bingham ( Co.).— 2nd or 3rd inst.," Raleigh'* combination. Unregistered. Engine No. 662. 5- 6 H. P. Cham drive. Raleigh Standard sidecar. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— contd. No. 604. Colour black. Upholstered black leather. Horn attached, No. 21, C. L. A. Y. Rite thereon. A new machine. RE- CONVICTIONS. 106.— Frank Chatterton, C. R. O. No. 22553- 20. was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.) ,31- 8- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 1- 9- 22. WARWICKSHIRE. 104.— Birmingham ( City).— 4th inst.. " Brough Superior," solo, 1922 model. General identification mark 0401- 0. Frame No. 428. Engine No. 48. I. I. N. P. 8 H. P. Chain drive. Colour black, parts nickellecl. Very powerful machine. Tank, cylinder barrels and timing cover nickel plated. Oil filler cap broken off. Binks carburetter. Three speed gear. Kick starter. Dunlop Magnum tyres. Rubber handle- bar grips. Footrest. 107.— Reuben Thomas Meaker, C. R. O. No. 8920- 22 was at East Ham Pol. Ct, ( L.), 30- 8- 22, bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. for larceny. See Case No. 16, 21- 8- 22. 108.— William Hepburn Horne, C. R. O. No. 23887- 21, Case No. 80, 1- 9- 22, sentence should read cons, and not conc. as shown. 109.- Ann Elizabeth Parker, C. R. O. No. 16934- 15, was sentenced as Annie Parker at Bradford ( City) P. Sess.. 31- 8- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 104, 30- 8- 22. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 105.— A Division.— Found in possession of William McKenzie, C. R. O. No. S/ 30159 Edward Gilham, C. R. O. No. 422- 11: and John Wilson ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 28 current issue.— £ 5 Bank of England note, No. U over 7 07685, dated 22- 12- 20. endorsed T. Harrison, 129, Gros- venor- road : 2 imitation Irish Bank notes ; gold curb bracelet, suspended at intervals on short gold chains— gold 20- franc piece ( dated 1S71), gold Kruge- coin ( dated 1898), gold 20- mark piece ( dated 1824), sovereign ( 1863) and American 5- doIlar piece ( 1899) ; gold tie- pin, set square emerald in centre, gold setting, surrounded by circle of small diamonds, platinum crown setting ; gent's plain 9ct. signet ring, set large oval opal ; gent's 18ct. cased keyless hunter watch, maker Rotherham, London. No. erased from inside case, large Gothic monogram E. R. on outside case, photo of lady and girl seated at a table inside ; thin gold curb chain albert ; gold tie- pin, set 3 circular diamonds, set obliquely in platinum, centre stone larger than others : folding camera, slightly larger than ^- plate, No. 145188, Ibso on lens, Contessa Eitel on back, in new square leather sling case ; black leather case, containing Eastman's films ; gold plated hunter watch, kevless, The Panama, engine turned, case No. 2323511. Inf. to C. R. O. 110.— Thomas Joseph Crawford, C. R. O. No. 10454- 20, was sentenced at Ashton- under- Lyne ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 30- S- 22, to 2 mos. impt., for attempted larceny ( person). See Case No. 76, 18- 8- 22. 111.— John William Jackson, C. R. O. No. 12798- 17, was sentenced at Bolton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 31- 8- 22, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for obtaining money by false pretences ( 3 cases). Three other cases of fraud and one of larceny were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 79, 25- 8- 22. 112 — James Moorefield, C. R. O. No. S/ 86797, was sentenced at Ashton- under- Lyne ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 30- 8- 22, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 74, 18- 8- 22. 113.— Thomas Adams, C. R. O. No. 10643- 21. was sentenced at Ashton- under- Lyne ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 30- 8- 22, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 75, 18- 8- 22. 114— Albert Cyril Gallaway, C. R. O. No. 6675- 20, was sentenced at Stockton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 1- 9- 22, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) and 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny and attempted larceny ( 3 cases), and handed over to Middlesbrough ( Boro.) Police and sentenced, 1- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for attempted larceny ( trick). See Case No. 31, 30- 8- 22. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 115 — Criminal Record Office.— Several cases of mail bag larcenies have occurred on the Great Western Railway in the West of England, and amongst the contents have been letters which contained share certificates and valuable securities. Four anonymous letters have been received by various losers, couched in the same terms with the exception of the name of newspaper in which the advertisement was to be inserted. The envelopes bore the postmarks— London, S. W. I, Manchester and Southampton. The handwriting on each is identical, a reproduction of which is inserted below. It is requested that Police Forces compare same with any specimens of handwriting of persons likely to commit this class of offence. C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 6979. Inf. to C. R. O. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. 116.— Southport ( Boro.).— For obtaining goods and money by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 16th ult.— Sarah Wilson, alias Sophia Neilson, C. R. O. No. 22962- 17. Cases Nos. 475, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.) and No. 7, current issue, b. 1879, 4ft. 1 lin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A servant native of Rochdale. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at BOURNEMOUTH ( Sarah Wilson), BLACKPOOL ( Sophie Ann Neilson) and MATLOCK ( Sophia A. Neilson). Took apartments for herself, husband and 7 children, made small purchases at a shop paying cash and afterwards ordered goods to the value of £ 3 10s.. tendered in payment cheque for £ 7 10s., on Bank of Liverpool and Martins, Monkwear- mouth, Sunderland, and received balance in cash. Absconded, 18th ult., with family, without paying for rooms. Warrant issued. Inf to the C. C., Southport. LEICESTERSHIRE. 117.— Loughborough ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Quorn, between 19th ult, and 1st inst.— Dennis Clifford, C. R. O. No. 9072- 14. b. 1894, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, dk. brown moustache, may now be clean shaven ; dress, grey suit and cap, white soft collar, black knitted tie, brown shoes. A tram driver; native of Milltown, Ireland. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fraud and a minor offence at ALDERSHOT. LEICESTER, BASINGSTOKE, SLEAFOUD, NOTTINGHAM, DERBY, LINCOLN ( Dennis Clifford) and MATLOCK ( George Green). Obtained lodgings and stated that he was commencing work at Quorn Kennels. On 21st ult., he left ostensibty to go to work and the following morning stated lie was leaving the Kennels to work at Bean Manor Park ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Loughborough. SUSSEX ( WEST). 118.— Horsham ( Co.).— Ernest Phillips, Case No. 10, 4- 9- 22, is identical with Ernest William 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, September 6, 1922. LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT- COH tinned. Ellis Phillips. C. R. O. No. 16476- 21, b. 1881, - 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A dealer ; aiative of Oxford. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny ( trick) at OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Beacher, Horsham. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 119.— Remanded at Luton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. til] 6th inst., charged as William Desmond with loitering.— William Labrum, C. R. O. No. 2058- 08, b. 1878, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel scar rt. of forehead, small growth rt. neck. A clicker ( shoe hand) ; native of Northampton. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, shopbreaking, larceny and minor offences at THRAPSTON, NORTHAMPTON, KETTERING ( William Labrum) and CHICHESTER ( Thomas Lewin). APPREHENSIONS. 120.— Derbyshire, Bakewell ( Co.).— Charles Francis, Case No. 8, 28- 7- 22, at Matlock, charged as John Dunn, with shopbreaking.— John Taylor and H. Warsop still wanted. 121.— Huntingdonshire, St. Ives ( Co.).— Arthur George Allen Collyer Blair, Case No. 59, 28- 8- 22, and identical with Arthur George Allen Collier Blair, C. R. O. No. 10379- 20, and remanded till 11th inst. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District. New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I Wednesday, September 6, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CITY OF LONDON. 122.— For stealing £ 350, 25th ult.— Alexander Stuart, b. 1890, 5ft. 9iin„ c. fair, h. dk. brown, e- grej', wound scar crown of head ; dress, blue serge suit, soft felt hat, shoes. Native of Greenock. Was employed as cashier at a bank, stole the above amount and absconded. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. 2. HAMPSHIRE. 123.— Southampton ( Boro.).— For abandoning child and stealing jewellery and clothing.— Mrs. Bicker, b. 1887 to 1892, tall; dress, long navy blue sports coat, grey skirt, small black hat, black shoes and grey stockings. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 124.- Southport ( Boro.).— For stealing, 24th ult., silver watch ( recovered), 2 woollen shawls, cot blanket and baby's clothing.— Two Women : 1st gave name of Mrs. Jackson, b. 1892, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. dk., thin features, prominent teeth ; dress, blue skirt ( trimmed Avhite flowers), navy blue mackintosh, pink coloured suede hat.— 2nd gave name of Marion Dale, b. about 1899, 5ft. lin., c. pale, h. dk., thin features ; dress, navy blue costume ( with black patent leather belt), rose coloured crochet jumper, pink coloured hat. Stated natives of Harrogate. Jackson had with her male child aged 1 mo. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. BISHOP AUCKLAND. Made purchase of cigar- ettes, tendering a 10s. Treasury note and received change ; then tendered 10s. in silver and asked for note back, saying that if he was given a £ 1 note for 10s. note, that would be correct. Inf. to Supt. Beech, Tettenhall. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDINO). 126.— Sheffield ( City).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 27th July.— George Taylor, b. 1887, 5ft. 9in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven, round shouldered ( 1. low); dress, It. grey mixture tweed sports coat, dk. striped trousers, It. cap, collar and tie, boots. Engaged a room, represented himself as a coal merchant and advertised coal at £ 1 per ton. Received orders and remittances through post, but failed to supply the coal. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. 127.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing £ 19 4s. 2d., between 18th and 31st ult.— John William Webster, b. 1892, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, blue coat and vest, navy blue serge trousers, It. cap, soft collar, tie, shoes. A steel dresser; native of Sheffield. Lived with his mother, absconded 18th ult.. and later on search being made for the above amount, it could not be found. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. STAFFORDSHIRE. 125.— Tettenhall ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) 10s. at Heath Town.— Jack Fishwick, aliases Jack Tar Fishwick, Barry and Armstrong, C. R. O. No. 6215- 21, Case No. 93, 25- 11- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 7Jm., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, lost 3rd and 4th 1. fingers ; dress, It. suit and cap, collar and tie. A wool classer ; native of Australia. Pre. con. of similar offences at