THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1922. No. Ill, VOL. IX. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to TH » 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. SPECIAL NOTICE METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— Special attention is directed to the below described men, who are suspected of cardsharping.— Thomas Edward Springer, alias Doc or Dot Springer, C. R. O. No. M/ 6992 ( no pre. con traced), b. 1859, medium height, stout build, very erect; well dressed and wears monocle. An American citizen, alien's registration No. D. Z. 2685.— Henry Mather, C. R. O. No. M/ 6992 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1868. An American citizen, alien's registration No. X. Z. 876. May be accompanied by his wife, Lucy Stuthard Thomas Edward Springer. Henry Mather. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 22, 1922. SPECIAL NOTICE— con tinned. Mather, and 2 children.— John Albert Gay, C. R. O. No. M/ 6992 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1883, 6ft., slim and wiry build, c. fair, h. brown, sharp Scotch accent. Described himself as a retired mining engineer.— Man, who gave name of Mr. Bertie, alias Bartie, C. R. O. No. M/ 6992 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1877 to 1882, tall, e. deep set, high protruding forehead and pendulous lower lip, slow and precise in speech, lame both knees. Stated he was a barrister.— Philip Henry Amor, C. R. O. No. M/ 6992 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1889, 5ft. 10in., h. brown, e. blue A horse trainer. May be in possession of British passport, No. 50138, issued for France.— John Samuel Hockey, C. R. O. No. M/ 6992 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1876, 6ft., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, large nose, high forehead, full face. Believed to be a merchant, and may be in possession of passport, No. 177500. These men are expert cardsharpers and confi- dence tricksters. They frequent first class hotels and restaurants, where they ingratiate themselves with well- to- do visitors, whom they subsequently victimise. Inf. to above office. John Albert Gay. Mr. Bertie. Philip Henry Amor. John Samuel Hockey. Friday, September 22, 1922. THE POLICE G'AZETTE. 22 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 2.— C Division.— Case No. 77,11- 9- 22, cancelled. F. Baxter not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 3.— E Division.— For obtaining £ 4 14s. 2d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— Thomas Grey, aliases Percy Henry Gregory and P. Gregory, C. R. O. No. S/ 144336, b. 1871, 5ft. 9in., c. dk., h. medium brown, e. hazel ( sunken), scar rt. chin, cut scar top 4th rt. finger, very plausible ; dress, dk. brown suit, brown trilby hat, smart appear- ance. Native of Porlock, Somerset. Pre. con. of fraud and obtaining credit by fraud at BRAIN- TREE ( Thomas Grey) and on E. Stayed at hotel and tendered cheque for £ 9, drawn on the Commer- cial Bank of Australia, Moorgate, E. C., in payment of bill and received above amount in change. Cheque was subsequently returned marked R/ D. Accused appears to have come to this country from Australia during April last and whilst on board ship made acquaintance of fellow passenger to whom he stated that he was coming to England to claim a legacy in Chancery, and on strength of this statement obtained £ 80 from him. • Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 4.— H Division.— Adverting to Case No. 2, 18- 9- 22, James Smith, C. R. O. No. 975- 05, should read 13 bags of linseed ( recovered). Inf. to C. R. O. ESSEX. 5 — Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For failing to surrender to his bail, 11th inst., charged with exposing person.— Harold Hubert Ford, alias Harry Farringdon Ford, C. R. O. No. 15202- 18, Case No. 167, 26- 11- 18, b. 1887, 5ft. 11 fin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of minor offences on X. Warrant issued. Inf to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 6.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For obtaining goods and £ 1 4s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 9th inst.— Sarah Wilson, aliases Sophia Neilson, A. Neilson, A. Hebden, A. Hibden and Mrs. J. Hart, C. R. O. No. 22962- 17. Cases Nos. 475, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), and 6, 13- 9- 22, b. 1879, 4ft. llin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, sharp features, plausible manner and well spoken. A servant ; native of Rochdale. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at BOURNE- MOUTH ( Sarah Wilson). BLACKPOOL ( Sophie Ann Neilson) and MATLOCK ( Sophia A. Neilson). Called on grocer, ordered goods value £ 1 6s. and tendered in payment cheque No. 105 over 9617, drawn on the Union Bank of Manchester, Preston Branch, for £ 2 10s., receiving balance in cash. Cheque was subsequently returned marked No account. Was accompanied by her husband, George F. W. Nelson, C. R. O. No. S/ 55025, Case No. 10, 16- 8- 22, and boy, b. 1911. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 7.— Swansea ( Boro.).— H. Graham, Case No. 110, 15- 9- 22, is identical with Hugh Graham, C. R. O. No. S/ l 14201, b. 1890, 4ft, 2iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A bricklayer; native of Jarrow. Pre. con. of larceny, warehousebreaking, fraud and a minor offence at' JARROW, BLYTH, GATESHEAD; ( Hugh Graham) and NEWPORT ( MON) ( Herbert George Graham). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. LANCASHIRE. 8.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For obtaining 2s. by false pretences, at Litherland, 14th ult,— Man, who gave name of John Kent, b. about 1876, 5ft. 8 or 9ing slim build, c. pale, h. and moustache It. brown ; dress, dk. grey suit and trilby hat, carried small handbag, containing rubber stamps. Called on loser and represented himself as canvasser for rubber stamps, induced him to give him an order, stating stamps were 5s. each, and received 2s. on account, giving receipt signed in above name. Appears identical with Man who gave name of S. Kent, Case No. 9, 15- 9- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 9.— Mansfield ( Co.).— For stealing from General Post Office, 15th inst., £ 1691 8s. Id., including the following Bank of England notes : £ 5 notes, C/ 17 91141 to 91180, U/ 23 88624, A/ 97 56569, B/ 97 84442, V/ 16 74718, C/ 8 15371, B/ 46 89175, 31/ V 55917, B/ 97 83524, C/ 15 04204, C/ 15 02783, B/ 70 44328, B/ 44 17057, B/ 55 76359, 74/ V 87691, V/ 12 54711. V/ 16 74715, B/ 93 36147, 67/ V 19226, C/ 2 51535, A/ 88 48770, C/ 8 15343, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 22, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. C/ 15 04205, B/ 83 68230, B/ 15 49511, B/ 45 94789, B/ 64 93394, A/ 57 44351, V/ 16 74716, B/ 30 54816, V/ 29 06619, T/ 84 50315, B/ 96 633219, B/ 50 87192, C/ 15 04206, B/ 86 49699, T/ l 42963, V/ 16 10926, V/ 14 90809, 87837, 00077, T/ 59 39468, B/ 99 66136, B/ 24 96022, U/ 16 08678, 99/ 1 41761. C/ 8 15400, B/ 56 62971, A/ 82 83103, B/ 36 17896. B/ 93 04184 ; £ 10 notes, 75/ K 02971, 2/ L 23522, 99/ K 73703, 89/ K 38364, 6/ L 31302, 52/ V 93420, 5/ L 73460, 3/ L 08241, 2/ L 09629, 2/ L 38600, 34/ K 80412, 90/ K 13977,95/ K 54986, 53/ V 31808, 53/ V 77872, 53/ V 31742, 52/ V 87167, 52/ V 37674, 52/ V 87168, 52/ V 87169, 9/ K 89140, 33/ V 02810, 10/\ r 48244, 2/ L 09641, 1/ L 16905, 1/ L 16906, 53/ V 77970; £ 50 notes, 18/ N 48798, 24/ X 26046,18/ N 81002.— Walter Cyril Carr, b. 1896, 5ft, 6in., c. sallow, h. dk. ( very bushy), dk. bushy eyebrows, small dk. moustache ; dress, navy blue suit, biscuit coloured velour trilby hat, It. grey check raincoat with Raglan sleeves. Was employed as night clerk and absconded above date. Was in possession of the keys of the safe which he left locked and the keys are missing. During the War acted as wireless telegraphist in Navy, and is believed to have a knowledge of French and German. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Mansfield. WORCESTERSHIRE . 10.— Stourbridge ( Co.).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, at Lye, 24th ult.— B. Hodder, b. 1896, 5ft. 6in., h. black ( frizzy), one or two upper teeth gold filled, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue serge suit, It. trilby hat, soft collar, tie, carried leather attache- case, about 20 x 14in. Called on loser, represented himself as demonstrating agent for London makers of bath sprayers, solicited orders, which Joser refused to give without her husband's consent. Hodder left and returned later, told loser he had seen her husband, that she was to give him an order and pay the deposit, 15s., as; her husband had not the money on him ( false). Gave receipt in above name for the Spray Bath Coy., Ludgate Hill ( L.), and Bristol. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hill, Stourbridge. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 11.— Remanded at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences.— Albert Henry King, alias Albert Henry James King, C. R. O. No. 74- 22, Case No. 171, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1893, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, woman's head, true love, clasped hands, Kate rt., ship, star, clasped hands, homeward bound 1. forearm. A labourer ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, larceny ( trick), cyclestealing, horsestealing, fraud and a minor offence at PORTSMOUTH, COLCHESTER, BARRY, GOSPORT and PETERSFIELD. 12.— Remanded at West Ham Pol. Ct. ( L.), K Division case, till 22nd inst., charged with fraud ( bogus seaman's advance note).— George Lawley, alias Albert Dennis, C. R. O. No. 179- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 3; fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ; dress, blue stripe suit, It. tweed cap, black muffler, boots. A seaman; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, breaking and entering, larceny and fraud at LLANDAFF, EDINBURGH ( George Lawley) and on K. 13.— Remanded at Wymondham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd prox., charged as Arthur Mason with obtaining money by false pretences.— Samuel Mason, C. R. O. No. 10089- 15, b. 1885, 5ft. 10in., c. pale, h. dk., e. grey. Pre. con. of embezzlement at PERTH. 14.— Remanded at Bury ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 27th inst., charged with larceny ( trick).— William McNichol, C. R. O. No. 594- 07, Case No. 336, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1881, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A horse dealer ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at HULL, LEEDS, RIPON, SUNDERLAND ( William McNichol), LINCOLN ( George William- son) and MARKET HAR BOROUGH ( John Turner). 15.— At Dewsbury ( Boro.), charged with fraud— Thomas Scarr, C. R. O. No. 5719- 22, b. 1901, 6ft. Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, small scar near rt. eye. A motor driver ; native of Millom. Pre. con. of a similar offence at BARROW- IN- FURNESS. 16.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with larceny.— Frederick Johnson Kirton, C. R. O. No. S/ 87470, b. 1872, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. hazel. A fireman ; native of London. Pre. con. of horse- stealing, bigamy and a minor offence at WOL- VERTON and NEWPORT PAGNELL. Has also cons, for military offences. Friday, September 22, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 17.— Remanded at Weymouth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Emily Bicker with larceny.— Emily Bickers, C. R. O. No. 15691- 14, Case No. 225, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1886. 5ft, 5in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey A milliner ; native of Hastings. Pre. con. of larceny at WORTHING, HASTINGS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS ( Emily Bickers), SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Emily Bicker) and on W. 18.— Remanded at Wellingborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with being suspected person and being drunk and disorderly.— John Roberts, alias William Reed, C. R. O. No. 2759- 01. Case No. 223, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1873, 5ft. 2in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, face pock marked, mole rt. and 1. forehead. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, burglary, sacrilege and minor offences at NORWICH, PORTSMOUTH, NOTTINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM ( John Roberts), ALDERSHOT, NORTHAMPTON ( William Roberts), BATH, EASTBOURNE, CAMBRIDGE, POOLE, HEREFORD ( William Smith), CARDIFF ( John Smith), HASTINGS ( William Jones), DARTFORD ( William Moss), READING ( William Robinson), RAMSGATE, LEICESTER ( William Read) and on K. 19.— Remanded at North London Pol. Ct. till 26th inst.— Y Division case— charged with cycle- stealing. Calls on cycle dealers, hires cycles, absconds and disposes of same.—- Emily Everest, C. R. O. No. 17542- 21, b. 1874, 5ft, lin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue, very plausible and well spoken ; dress, dk. coat- frock, long grey cloak, small close- fitting grey hat, black suede shoes. Pre. con. of larceny at PORTSMOUTH ( Emily Elizabeth Everett) and on L. 20.— Remanded at St. Helen's ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with wearing military uniform and * decorations without authority.— John Rush, alias John Goodwin Rush, C. R. O. No. 10629- 18. b. 1896, 5ft, 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. cheek, blue mark 1. of forehead. A miner ; native of New Cumnock. Pre. con. of larceny, larceny person, fraud and minor offences at AYR, WIGTON, WATFORD, DERBY ( John Rush), DUMFRIES ( David Moffat), PENRITH ( Thomas Rush) and on D, E and P. 21.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 27th inst.— L Division case— charged as Evelyn Robinson with obtaining charitable contributions by fraud. Was collecting at Oval cricket ground under pretence that proceeds were for hospitals.— Evelyn Margaret Robinson, alias Eva Lawers, C. R. O. No. 13338- 18, b. 1898, 5ft. 5fin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, walks erectly ; dress, white satin coat- frock, brown overcoat, white stockings, black hat ( trimmed black lace), black patent shoes, wore silver medal which she states was presented to her for walking with Police from Barking to Southend. A barmaid ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and a minor offence at WEYMOUTH, BRIGHTON ( Evelyn Margaret Robinson), and on B and Y. 22.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 26th inst.— L - Division case— charged as Cyril Franklin with unlawfully possessing and wearing military uniform.— George William Densham, aliases Baring Ghould or Ghold, Eric Claybourne, George Densham, Clj'de Densham, Carmen M. De Enon. Royce de Enon and Eric Davey, C. R. O. No. 13612- 15, Case No. 202, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1879, 5ft. 2in., thin build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, walks very lame and complains of shell shock and loss of memory ; dress, khaki uniform and badges of Canadian Infantry. A draper's assistant; native of Teignmouth. Pre. con. of attempted fraud, fraud, larceny and a minor offence at EXETER ( George Arnold Clyde Densham), PAIGNTON ( Reginald Stansfield), SHEFFIELD ( Garfield Wesley Densham) and on D, E and M. Has also cons, for larceny in U. S. A. and CANADA. 23.— Remanded at Stone ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged as Harry Maxwell with fraud.— Thomas Freear, C. R. O. No. 12736- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at MANCHESTER. 24.— Remanded at Uxbridge P. Sess. ( L.)— T Division case— till 25th inst., charged with housebreaking.— James Offord, C. R. O. No. 1769- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. grey jacket suit, grey cap, soft collar, dk. tie, boots. A gardener; native of London. Pre. con. of breaking and entering, larceny, cycle- stealing and a minor offence at GRAYS, EXETER and in M. P. D. 25.— Remanded at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 25th inst., charged with storebreaking. Entered premises where he was employed, after same had been closed, by forcing door and was found in act of removing quantity of timber.— William Pratley, aliases William Bradley, William George Bradley and William Smith, C. R. O. No. 2319- 01. Case No. 242, Supplement A. ( Vol. IX.), b. 1883, 5ft, 9£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. It. blue ( cast rt.), 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 22, 1922. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. clean shaven; dress, dk. grey coat and vest, brown corded riding breeches, grey cap. A labourer ; native of London. Pro* con. of larceny, horsestealing and embezzlement at PETERS- FIELD ( William Pratley) and on D, F, G and X. 29.— Remanded at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Frederick Fisher with suspected larceny.— Frederick Wilhams, C. R. O. No. S/ 130128, b. 1883, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel." Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and a minor offence at HAWKESHEAD ( Frederick Wilbams), BIRMINGHAM ( Frederick Fisher) and on D. 26.— Remanded at Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as Rose O'Connor, with stealing ( shoplifting) 5- strand skunk cape ( recovered).— Rose Bowbrick, abases Rose Wilson Connor and Alice Bowbrick, C. R. O. No. S/ 109910, b. 1883, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, long brown coat ( with fur collar), black 3- cornered plush hat, black and white striped shirt blouse, black satin skirt, boots. A char- woman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny on D, E, L, M and P.— Helena Jones, alias Grosvenor ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1896, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scar centre of forehead; dress, long musquash coat, black velvet tam- o'- shanter, black and white striped shirt blouse, dk. brown skirt, high boots. Charged with assault arising out of above charge, and believed to be implicated^ with above.— Albert Edward Owen, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., c. pale, h. It. brown, e. grey ; dress, blue jacket and vest, . grey flannel trousers, grey cap, no collar or tie, shoes. The above women are strongly suspected of stealing skunk opossum 4- strand wrap, No. 4018 on label; real skunk do.; real skunk 6- strand cape, No. 5673 on label; do. 5- strand do., No. 5672 on label ( all above are lined brown silk and capes have silk pockets each end) ; 6- strand squirrel tail WTap, lined dk. brown satin, 70m. long ; real skunk 4- strand WTap, 70in. long, lined It. brown satin. Entered shop, one of the women engaging the attention of assistant while another woman committed the theft, the other woman covering her operations. 27.— Remanded at Durham ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 27th inst., charged with larceny.— Walter Daniel, C. R. O. No. 2219- 15, b. 1898, 5ft. 5in.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Native of Pontefract. Pre. con. of larceny at PONTEFRACT ( Walter Daniel) and LEEDS ( Albert Thompson). Has also con. for mihtary offences IN THE FIELD. 30.— Remanded at Keighley ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with housebreaking.— William Abbott, C. R. O. No. S/ 105014, b. 1873, 5ft. 7fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, W. A. back rt., butterfly back 1. hand. A fireman; native of Barrow where he has cons, for larceny and minor offences. 31.— At Great Yarmouth ( Boro.) charged with frequenting and gaming.— Alexander Rouse, C. R. O. No. 15710- 21, b. 1896, 5ft. Gin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, long scar 1. of nose, lost 1st joint 1. thumb. A seaman ; native of Austraha. Pre. con, of larceny ( person) and a minor offence at MARGATE and in M. P. D.— Joseph Grant as Joseph Clark, alias Joe Clark, C. R. O. No. S/ 12520, Case No. 58, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1861, * 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, small scar 1. cheek. A dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny ( person) and minor offences at BRIGHTON ( Joseph Grant), NEWPORT ( I. OF W.), DONCASTER, in CITY OF LONDON ( Joseph Clark), GREAT YARMOUTH ( Joseph Clarke), ASTON MANOR, DROXFORD ( Joseph Ledger) and on A, B, E, F, L, S, and W.— Duncan Clark as Henry Clayton, abases Duncan Clarke, James Wilson, Harry Wilson, Henry Goodwin, Percy Scott and Thomas Collins, C. R. O. No. 15232- 21, b. 1891, 5ft. 2| in.> c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey, scar 1. of nose. A labourer ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of a minor offence on E. Has also cons, for theft, robbery and muior offences at JOHANNESBURG, POTCHEFSTROOM, KRUGERDORF and DURBAN ( SOUTH AFRICA). — John MacDonald, as Jack Adams, C. R. O. No. 17084- 19, b. 1893, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt: of nose. An engineer ; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny, possessing housebreaking implements by night and a minor offence on C, E and S. 28.— Remanded at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with shopbreaking.— Edward Dunstan Backlin, C. R. O. No. 19941- 21, b. 1898, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. dk. grey, scar between eyes, scar back rt. hand. An electrical engineer; native of Capetown, South Africa. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny and a minor offence on A, B and D. APPREHENSIONS. 32.— Berkshire, Reading ( Boro.).— A. Aldridge, Case No. 87, 4- 8- 22, and identical with Edward Beaumont, C. R. O. No. S/ 151111. See also Case No. 22, 8- 9- 22. Friday, September 22, 1922. THE POLICE G'AZETTE. 7 APPREHENSIONS— co ntin ucd. 33.— Derbyshire, Alfreton ( Co.)-— Hubert Lane, Case No. 125,13- 9- 22. 34.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( Co.).— Alice Elizabeth Webb, Case No. 78, 28- 8- 22. Property recovered. 35.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( Co.).— Man, who gave name of J. Roberts, Case No. 151, 23- 8- 22, and identical with George Thomas, See Case No. 39, 13- 9- 22. 36— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boro.).— William Ernest Hance, Case No. 114, 9- 3- 22, and sentenced 18- 9- 22, to 6 weeks impt. 37.— Lancashire, Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.). Thomas Scarr, Case No. 67, 18- 9- 22, and identical with Thomas Scarr, C. R. O. No. 5719- 22. See also Case No. 15 current issue. 38.— Lancashire, Southport ( Boro.).— Two Women, who gave names of Mrs. Jackson and Marion Dale, Case No. 124, 6- 9- 22, at Manchester. 39.— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( City).— Frederick Johnson Kirton, C. R. O. No. S/ 87470, Case No. 8, 25- 8- 22. See also Case No. 16 current issue. ( frizzy, turning grey), e. grey, 2 or 3 teeth missing upper jaw, broad Irish accent ; dress, brown costume ( skirt rather short). A cook : native of Dublin. Pre. con. of larceny at SALFORD, MANCHESTER, LIVERPOOL, ST. HELENS and on S. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. McDonald, Chapel- en- le- Frith. SHROPSHIRE. 41.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— William Ernest Bowns, C. R. O. No. S/ 123017, Case No. 10, 20- 9- 22. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DERBYSHIRE. 40.— Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), at Whaley Bridge, gold chain, hand- bag, pair lady's shoes, grey silk scarf, and £ 31.— Christina Hawkins, C. R. O" No. S/ 144270, b. 1889, Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 42.— Huddersfield ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences, 2nd inst., loose diamond, blue- white, weight 2.160 cts. ; do., white, weight 2.270 cts. ; do., blue- white, weight 1.400 cts. ; do., shghtly off colour, weight 4.22 cts. ; emerald cut diamond, weight 3.100 cts., set in platinum shank ; single stone diamond ring, all platinum set, weight 2 cts. ; do., all platinum set, weight 2.20 cts. ; do., all platinum set, weight 2.20 cts. ; 18ct. claw triple split shoulder, shank only, heavy gent's type, platinum lined claws.— Peter McWilliam, aliases Walter McWilliam, W. H. Coulson, Turnbull and Walter Summerhill, C. R. O. No. 1859- 11, Case No. 50, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1889, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh ( freckled), h. brown, e. blue, scar upper hp, forehead and 1. cheek, lower jaw inclines to 1., dimple in chin, North Country accent. A mining engineer ; native of Inverness. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and forgery at LEEDS ( James Spiers) and on B and C. Called on a jeweller, stated he was surveyor at the Prince 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 22, 1922. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— con id. of Wales Colliery, Pontefract ( false), that the manager there was leaving and that a committee had been appointed to purchase a present which was to take the form of a ring. He was shown a number of loose diamonds and rings and asked to be allowed to take some to Pontefract in order that the manager might make a choice. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 43.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— 17th or 18th inst., from a dwellinghouse.— Gent's silver watch, gold around edge, keyless, Roman numerals, fancy dial, gold fingers, Russian make ; and £ 1 10s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Jim Butler, b. 1895, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, fawn trench coat ( torn at corner), chauffeur's cap, soft collar, tie, boots. Obtained lodgings, stated he had just arrived from Macclesfield with a motor lorry, which he had left at a local garage, and was proceeding to Holywell. After he had left the above property was missed. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. HAMPSHIRE. 44.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— Since 18th ult., by housebreaking.— 5 or 6 child's dresses, muslin and silk ; 2 plain silver serviette- rings; silver mustard and 2 pepper- boxes with spoon ; silver butter dish and knife ; silver bon- bon dish and spoon ; 2 silver salt spoon § ; 24 linen and Turkish towels, may be marked E. B. Parkhouse ; brown tweed coat and trousers, Coni & Company, Conduit- street, London, thereon; fawn belted mackintosh, Thompson, Bournemouth, thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. KENT. 45.— Sittingbourne ( Co.).— 19th inst., from a jeweller's shop, at Rainham.— Dress Rings.— 18ct., marked B/ BN/- ; do., N/-; do., C/ BB/ N ; do., BK/- ; do., KN/- ; do., UI/-; do., K/ I/- ; do., K/ BT/-; do., UI/-; do., UG/ N; 9do., UB/-; 3 do., UN/-; 1 do., C/ BO/-; do., IU/ N ; do., KUB/- ; do., C. C/- ; do., KO/- ; do., BB/- ; do., UH/-; do., N/ N; 2 do., BI/-; 2 do., AU/-; 1 do., UC/ F; 3 do., CI/-; 9ct., H/-; 2 18ct., UN/ N: 5 do., UU/ N ; 2 do., CI/ N ; 3 do., UI/-; 2 do.. KN/- ; 1 do.. KG/- ; do., UU/- ; do., UW/ N ; do., IG/ N ; do., IN ; 2 do., NU/ N- ; 1 do., CG- N ; do., K/ U/ O ; 2 do., KI/-; 3 do., C/ B/ O ; 1 do., I/ I/ O ; do., CO/- ; 2 do., BU/ N ; 1 do., K/ BO/- ; do., K/ BU/ N; do., C/ BU/ N ; 2 do., I/ BI/ O ; 1 do., KB/- : 2 do., C/ BI/ O ; 1 do., I/ U/ N ; do., BA/-; do., SM/- ; 3 do., KU/ N ; 1 do., HU/ N ; 2 do., K/ O/ O ; 1 do., CN/ N ; do., B/ BO/ N ; 2 do., BG/ N. Signet Rings.— 18ct., K/ I; 9ct., A/- ; 18ct., UA/- ; do., CI/ N ; 9ct., UO/- ; do., BC/- ; ISct., CK/ N ; do.. CI/ N ; 9ct., N/ A ; 18ct., KI/ N ; 9ct., N/-; 2 do., H/-; 18ct., KH/-; 9ct.. BO/- ; 18ct., CG/- ; 9ct., H/ N ; do., H/-; do., BG/-; do., BU/-; 2 do., G/-; 2 do., H/ N ; 4 do., N/-; 1 do., BC/ N ; do., H/- ; do., G/ V ; do., G/-; 18ct., BI/ N. Knot Rings.— 9ct. chased, BN/ N ; do., H /-; 2 do., BG/ N; 1 do., BO/-; do., BB/ C ; 2 do., BN/ N; 1 do., A/ N ; do., UO/ O ; do., BG/- ; do., BO/ C ; do., A/ C ; do., chased keeper, UN/- ; 2 do. Mizpah, BO/ N ; 1 do., H/ N ; 18ct. chased, UN/- ; 9ct., N/ N : do. knot, H/- ; do., A/ Cdo., N/ N ; 8 do. chased, B/ N ; 1 do., B/ B ; 18ct. knot, UA/ N ; do. buckle, BC/ N ; 9ct. knot, G/ N; 18ct., UC/ N. Also gold keyless watch, inside of case Dennison Watch Case Co., Birmingham. The whole of the above markings are scratched inside each ring as set out above and are the private marks of the jeweller. Inf. to Supt. Crowhurst, Sittingbourne. LINCOLNSHIRE. 46.— Lincoln ( City).— 18th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking back window).—£ 11 12s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1896, 5ft. 6 or Friday, September 22, 1922. THE POLICE G'AZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Tin., c. dk., clean shaven ; dress, old dirty trench coat, die. cap, brown shoes, carried small attache- case. Called at several houses in vicinity selling writing pads and stated he was an ex- service man. Inf. to the C. C., Lincoln. SURREY. 47.— Reigate ( Boro.).— 16th or 17th inst., by housebreaking ( window insecure).— Gent's heavy dk. grey suit, to fit man 5ft. 9 or lOin.; gent's heavy dk. grey overcoat ( both garments rather worn) ; black knitted tie; lt. blue do. ; dk. blue do. ; figured blue do. ; 12 table knives, small and large, white ivory handles, Cort, Paul & Co. on blades; set of carvers; carving knife and fork, white ivory handles ; small brown official attache case, about ISin. x 12in., G. R. thereon; small deed bag, H. W. B. in ink under handle; small plated rose bowl ; small plated cruet stand. Left behind pair dirty black trousers ; blue waistcoat, marks of medal ribbon brooch thereon ; dk. jacket; lt. grey do., in jacket pocket was found envelope addressed to P. T. Ford, 4, St. Margaret's Terrace, Longford Road, Bognor, posted at Havant, and on reverse an address at Kings Cross ( L.). Inf. to the C. C., Reigate. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 48.— Rotherham ( Boro.).— Between 15th ult. and 15th inst., from a dwelling house.— Lady's 9ct. medium sized Geneva watch, F. Green engraved inside case, keywind, pendant and push not removed; 9ct. curb bangle with snap soldered middle of curb attached ; 9ct. plain ring, fairly heavy, diamond in centre. Inf. to the C. C., Rotherham. 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 CYCLE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— D Division.— 20th inst., " Triumph," solo. XC- 1163. Frame No. 266746. Engine No. 52505. 4 H. P. Belt drive. Colour— frame black, tank grey aluminium disc. A. A. badge on front. No plate. Tourist handle- bars. Klaxon horn. Clayrite mirror. Disc wheels. Tyres— Dunlop on rear, Palmer on front. Cycle recently renovated. Excise Licence attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 51.— Z Division.—" Ford," Case No. 78, 19- 7- 22, and 69,21- 7- 22. ESSEX. 52.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).—" Studebaker," Case No. 50, 18- 9- 22. MISCELLANEOUS. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 49.— Newport ( Boro.).— The below described bicycle was left at a shop on 2nd inst., by A Man who said he would call for it later but has not yet done so.— Gent's Court Royal bicycle, No. 22633, 24in. frame, black enamelled, red and green lines, Lloyd Coutts, Coventry transfer, on head, North Road handle- bars, front lever brake, Brooks B20 saddle, 26in. wheels, two mudguards, New Departure hub, rubber pedals, small bell. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. RE- CONVICTIONS. 53.— Frederick James Plummer, alias Clummer, C. R. O. No. 12496- 17, was sentenced as Frederick Plummer, at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 15- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of embezzle- ment, fraud and a minor offence at BRISTOL ( Frederick Plummer) and CHIPPENHAM ( Frederick James Plummer). 54.— Kenneth Cooley, C. R. O. No. 8112- 18, was sentenced at Essex Q. Sess., 14- 9- 22, to 21 mos. impt. See Case No. 55, 9- 8- 22. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 22, 1922. RE- CONVICTIONS— com in ued. 55.— Elizabeth Bourne, C. R. O. No. 709- 12, was sentenced at C. L. S., 13- 9- 22, to 12 mos. impt. for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 27, 23- 8- 22. 56.— Frank Bourne, C. R. O. No. 1780- 12, was sentenced at C. L. S.. 13- 9- 22, to 21 mos. impt. for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 31, 23- 8- 22. 57.— Mary Florence Myers, C'. R. O. No. 2217- 10, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 13- 9- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 11- 9- 22. .58.— John William Goodchild, C. R. O. No. S/ I55385, was sentenced at Maidstone ( Boro.) Pol. Ct.. 19- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 30, 18- 9- 22. 59.— George Rawlings, C. R. O. No. 12641.16. was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 12- 9- 22, to 3 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 26, 13- 9- 22. 60.— Robert Lucas, alias William Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 56161, was sentenced as Robert Hugh Lucas, at Doncaster ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 18- 9- 22, to 6 mos. impt. for aggravated assault on female. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and larceny at MID- HURST ( Robert Lucas) and AISKEW ( George Ellis). 61— Louis Edward Oliver Brewster, C. R. O. No. 11106- 17, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 13- 9- 22, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( eons.) and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 25, 11- 9- 22. 62.- Frank Tyler, C. R. O. No. 15224- 19. was, at C. L. S., 14- 9- 22, bound over in £ 10 for 2 yrs., for shopbreaking and larceny. See Case No. 14, 16- 8- 22. 63.— John Wilson, C. R. O. No. 24- 04, was, at Bacup ( Boro.) I>. Sess., 15- 9.22, lined 20s. and to pay 10s.' to^ loser.|[ See Case No. 29, 15- 9- 22. J_ 64.— Frederick Craddock, C. R. O. No. [ 30- 15, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) P.|^ Sess., 15- 9- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No." 28, jll- 9- 22. 65— Lewis Hunt, C. R. O. No. 3762- 99, was sentenced at York ( City) Pol. Ct.. 14- 9- 22, to 12 mos. impt. under Prevention of Crimes Act. See Case No. 15, 13- 9- 22. 66.— Alfred Wilson, C. R. O. No. 1440- 99. was sentenced at Preston ( Boro.) Pol. Ct,, 12- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 35. 13- 9- 22. 67— Thomas Bamlett, C. R. O. No. 12585- 22, was sentenced at Whitby ( N. R.) P. Sess.. 12- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 22, 15- 9- 22. 68 — Charles Burton, C. R. O. No. 19131- 21. was sentenced at Lancaster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 18- 9- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 20, 15- 9- 22. 69 — Grayson Spratt, C. R. O. No. 12741- 22, was sentenced at Preston ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 12- 9- 22, to 2 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 18,11- 9- 22. 70.— Fred Clarke, C. R. O. No. S/ 1338, was sen- tenced at Preston ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 12- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt . See Case No. 20, 11- 9- 22. 71— Catherine Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 71941, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 15- 9- 22, to 6 weeks impt. for assault. See Case No. 21, 18- 9- 22. 72.— Arthur Ellard. C. R. O. No. S/ 157754, was. at Henley- in- Arden ( Co.) P. Sess.. 13- 9- 22. fined £ 15 and 2' ls. 6d. costs. See Case No. 25, 15- 9- 22. 73.— Albert Tarling, C. R. O. No. S/ 1I7211, was sentenced at. C. L. S., 15- 9- 22, to 21 mos. impt. See Case No. 87, 25- 8- 22. 74.— William Henry Thompson, C. R. O. No. 19277- 16, was sentenced at C. L. S., 14- 9- 22, to 12 mos. impt. for shop and warehousebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 17, 16- 8- 22. 75.— Frank Holding, C. R. O. No. 12255- 21, was sentenced at C. L. S., 14- 9- 22, to 18 mos. impt. for warehousebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 16, 16- 8- 22. 76.— Albert Smith, C. R. O. No. 3747- 96. was sentenced at North London Pol. Ct. 15- 9- 22, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for receiving ( 2 cases). See Case No. 20, 6- 9- 22. Friday, September 22, 1922. THE POLICE G'AZETTE. 11 LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77.— B Division.— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 13th inst.— James Martin, alias Newman, b. 1877, 5ft. Gin., medium build, h. brown, clean shaven, two teeth only front upper jaw ; dress, brown suit, white butterfly collar, black tie, grey felt hat. Called on loser who was in want of butler and cook, and applied for the position for himself and wife who he stated was at Brighton. Was engaged provided satisfactory references were furnished. Stated he was in reduced circumstances and obtained above amount with which to bring wife to London. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 78.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodg- ings), 10th inst.— Two black leather wallets, containing £ 8 ; gent's rolled gold Waltham watch, keyless, English numerals, 10 yrs. case ; gent's It. grey suit, permanent turn up trousers, 2 buttons on jacket, Strettle. Lord Street, Liverpool, on label in inside pocket and Thornton thereon; white shirt with faint black stripes ; green knitted tie, with white stripes ; and 2 photo frames.— George Butler, C. R. O. No. 5299- 22, b. 1903,5ft. 9in.. c. fresh, li. black ( curly), e. brown, oval face, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge or It. tweed suit, brown trilby hat, collar and tie. Native of Warrington. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BIRKENHEAD. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. DERBYSHIRE. 79.— Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 9 0s. 8d. bjr false pretences ( worthless cheque) at Bamford, 8th inst.— John Carter, alias Bradford Jack, C. R. O. No. 1499- 05, Cases Nos. 229, Supple- ment A ( Vol. V.), and 3, 20- 9- 22, b. 1883, 5ft, 8Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, sbght moustache, speaks slowly, 1. hand deformed ; dress, blue suit, dk. grey cap, white linen collar with turned back points, tie, grey socks, tony red shoes with thick soles. A labourer; native of Bradford. Pre. con. of horsestealing, larceny, forgery and uttering, fraud and minor offences at KNUTSFORD, BRIDLINGTON ( John Carter). BRADFORD. SUNDERLAND, SHEFFIELD, NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, BARNSLEY, LOUGHBOROUGH, BIRMINGHAM ( John Carr), WATFORD ( George Roberts) and STONY STRATFORD ( George Cunningham). Called on a grocer, asked to be supplied with 4lbs. of ham, and tendered in payment cheque, No. 453/ 08004, for £ 9 10s. on Lloyds Bank, Ltd., Hall Green, Birmingham, payable to R. Abbott, signed John Carter, and received above amount in change. The cheque was subsequently returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. McDonald, Chapel- en- le- Frith. SOMERSETSHIRE. 80.— Flax Bourton ( Co.).— For stealing, dwelling ( walk in), at Long Ashton.— Lady's grey blanket cloth Raglan coat ; antique silver box ; silver case containing glass bottle ( all recovered) ; silver card case, 3in. by 2iin., A. L. W. in centre ; round crystal ball watch, 2 small silver chains attached ; long links, half crystal ball set silver attached to large silver hook ; gent's silver keyless watch, engine- turned; small brown leather Dorothy bag.— George Shaughnessy, abases O'Shannon, O'Shaughnessy, William Evans and William Shaughnessy, C. R. O. No. 3051- 99, b. 1874,5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, dk. moustache ; dress, dk. grej' suit, cap, wore Mons ribbon ( celluloid and very narrow) on waist- coat ; shabby appearance. A labourer; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny, burglary, housebreaking and minor offences at BRISTOL, SOUTHAMPTON ( George Shaughnessy), CARDIFF, LLANDAFF ( George Shannon). BRIGHTON ( George Evans), HOR- SHAM ( George Silvester) and on C, D and E. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Flax Bourton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 81.— Remanded at Marlborough- street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— D Division case— till 7- 11- 22, charged as Frederick Keene, with stealing pocket wallet from inside jacket pocket hanging in lavatory ' of restaurant.— Frederick Fairbank, C. R. O. No. 4780- 15, b. 1874, 5ft, 5fin., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, moustache dk., scar 1. of forehead and under chin, walks erectly, addicted to drink and an inveterate snuff taker ; dress, blue serge suit, grej' soft felt hat, collar and tie, black boots, carried It. fawn overcoat and umbrella ; smart appearance. An agent ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, forgery and fraud at GLASGOW and on C and D. 82.— Remanded at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as Sydney Fearn, with larceny.— Sidney Fearn, C. R. O. No. 6651- 19, b. 1896, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, wound scar top rt. head. A baker ; native of Buxton. Pre. con. of larceny at WARRINGTON. 12 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Friday; September 22, 1922. LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 83.— At Richmond ( N. R.), awaiting trial by Court Martial, charged with forgery.— Ronald Arthur Wells, C. R. O. No. 1208- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. Tin, c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey, scar outside rt. eye, mole under 1. ear. A soldier ( clerk) ; native of Ivor. Pre. con. of larceny at BATH and KEIGHLEY. Has also con. for a military offence at DUBLIN. 84.— Remanded at Tipton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with obtaining foo> i arid lodging by false pretences.— Isaac Edwards, C. R. O. No. 6218- 16, b. 1897. 5ft, 3iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar back 4th rt. finger and 1st 1. finger. A collier; native of Lancashire. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, cyclestealing and fraud at SWANSEA, OSWESTRY and SOUTHAM. 85.— Remanded at Bridgwater ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences.— Joseph John Webber, alias Joseph Webber, C. R. O. No. 259- 19, b. 1884. 5ft. 4in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. of neck and bridge of nose. An engineer ; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, forgery and uttering, fraud, obtaining credit by fraud and embezzlement at BRISTOL, GLOUCESTER. WELLS and LONG ASHTON. 86.— Remanded at Bamber Bridge ( Co.) Pol Ct. till 27th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Reuben Gledhill, C. R. O. No. 102- 01, Case No. 144, Supplement B ( Vol. IX.), b. 1871, 5ft. 4in„ c. fair, h. auburn, e. blue, blue scar 1. side of nose. A shoemaker ; native of Elland, Yorkshire. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, sheepstealing, house- breaking and a minor offence at BRADFORD, BURNLEY. CLITHEROE, PRESTON, CLECK- HEATON. GAR GRAVE, LANCASTER. COLNE, BOWLAND ( Reuben Gledhill), HALIFAX ( George Lee), and HUDDERSFIELD ( George McCarter). 87.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 27th inst,— B Division Case— charged with larceny.— Harold Stanton Willis, C. R. O. No. 18338- 20, b. 1900. 5ft, 5jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, scar rt. of head, slouching gait, vacant look : dress, dk. grey suit, It. brown cap. khaki raincoat, It. socks, pointed shoes. A fishmonger ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and bigamy at BROMS- GROVE and SANDWICH. APPREHENSIONS. 88.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Emily Heard, C. R. O. No. 23434- 17, Case No. 49, 10- 7- 22. 89.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Boro.).— Mrs. Bicker, Case No. 123, 6- 9- 22, and identical with Emily Bickers, C. R. O. No. 15691- 14, See Case No. 17 current issue. 90.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Bradford ( City).— Reuben Gledhill, C. R. O. No. 102- 01, Case No. 145, 19- 7- 22. See also Case No. 86 current issue. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. FLINTSHIRE. 91.— Rhyl ( Co.).— For obtaining credit by false pretences.— Isaac John Penry Chambers Williams, aliases John Penry Williams, John Williams and Captain Williams, C. R. O. No. 3085- 17, Case No. 8. 20- 9- 22, b. 1880, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, cut scar rt. of forehead, 1. neck and over 1. eye, wound rt. wrist and thumb, believed gold tooth upper jaw ; dress, bluish suit, brown mixture cap, white soft collar, black tie. fawn socks, brown brogue shoes, wore gold chain across breast. An actor : native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of fraud and a minor offence at SALFORD. HOLYWELL ( Isaac John Penry Chambers Williams) and MANCHESTER ( Isaac John Penry Williams). Engaged taxi- driver to drive him from Rhyl to Mostyn. Upon returning, asked driver to stop near certain hotel as he wanted to see if his master, Mr. Duckworth, M. P., had returned as he was in possession of his ( accused) money. Told taxi- driver that he had not returned and said he ( accused) would pay him later if he called at his lodgings. When driver called as instructed he found accused had absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Lindsay, Rhyl. Printed and Publisned for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Friday, September 22, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 92.— Renishaw ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 12s. ( 3d. by false pretences, at Dronfield Woodhouse, 31st ult.— Harry Burton Sanders, aliases H. R, Jones, H. B. Jones and H. Burton, C. R. O. No. 5128- 16, Case No. 13, 18- 9- 22, b. 1880, Oft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. green suit ( small check pattern), It. grey trilby hat, black and white striped shirt and collar ( long points). A collector. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and fraud at WINDSOR and WIDNES. Falsely represented himself as agent for Kinecessities, Ltd. ( L.), obtained order for display of advertise- ment outside a picture palace, and received above amount for same. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. ESSEX. 93.— Epping ( Co.).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, at Ongar, 18th inst.— A Man, b. 1882 to 1887, 5ft. 9in., well built, c. fresh, h. ginger ( bald on top) ; dress, grey mixture jacket and waistcoat, khaki trousers, grey cap, Army shirt, muffler, boots ( cut across toe- caps). Called on loser, stated he was employed as foreman in the General Post Office erecting telegraph poles in district ( false), and obtained above amount on the pretext of finding him employment. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Olley, Epping. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 94. — Gloucester ( Co.). — For embezzling £ 68 6s. 9d.. 11th inst.— Herbert William Jones, b. about 1882, 5ft. l0in., proportionate build, c. pale, h. and e. dk. brown, rather thick eyebrows, slight dk. moustache, long nose, small thin mouth, some false teeth, bloated appearance ; dress, blue or grey suit, velour hat, linen collar, wore gold signet ring and leather watch guard. Was employed as traveller. Warrant issued. Inf. to- the D. C. C., Gloucester. Atkinson, b. about 1872, 5ft. 10 or llin., thin build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, ginger moustache, thin face ; dress, dirty suit, boots ( much worn), shabby appearance. Was employed by loser as jobbing gardener, stated he knew where he could purchase a lawn- mower for 9s. and was given the amount. On being seen some days later said he had taken the lawn- mower to loser's house but not finding him at home had left it with one of the neighbours ( false). Stays in common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C, Gloucester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 96. Watford ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 18th or 19th inst., gent's silver English lever watch, maker Benson, Roman numerals, black hands : gent's silver double curb albert, swivel one end, ring other end ; gent's silver Belgian double hunter dress watch, keyless, gold finished dial, black hands; gent's ISct. double hunter watch, No. A B 7374. maker Lawrence, London, hunting scene back of case, inscribed inside Presented to S. Dorsett. as' an appreciation of his foremanship over us, Mulliner's Staff, North- ampton. 15- 3- 1912 ; lady's nickel plated keyless wrist watch, in brown leather strap ; and £ 16 15s. — Frank Hirst, aliases Frank Hollingsworth, Wood, Holt, Francis James Crawford, Frank Crawford and Frank Hall, C. R. O. No. 626- 06, Cases Nos. 274. Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 9, 11- 9- 22, b. 1877, 5ft. 6in., c. dk., h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, moustache clipped short, several teeth badly decayed, abscess scar back of neck : dress, dk. grey mixture coat and vest, dk. brown trousers, soft collar, black and white knitted tie, black and white tweed cap, brown Derby boots. In possession of gent's all black Raleigh bicycle. A fitter; native of Chinley. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, warehousobreaking, cyclestealing, fraud, attempted housebreaking and a minor offence at LOUGHBOROUGH, DERBY, BURY, ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE ( Frank Hirst), STOCKPORT ( Jesse Marriott), SHEFFIELD, CHESTERFIELD ( George Lumley), LYND- HURST. ANDOVER ( Frank Hurst) and MAN- CHESTER ( Frank Howard). Obtained lodgings, stated he was foreman in employ of Western Electric Cable Coy., Woolwich, and was laying cable in district. Absconded 19th inst. 95. - Gloucester ( Co.).— For obtaining 9s. by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 22, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— conlinucd. LANCASHIRE. 97.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 150 by false pretences, 12- 5- 22.— Arthur William Brooks, b. 1885, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk., e. dk. brown, clean shaven, bad teeth, prominent nose ; dress, navy blue suit with pin stripe, greenish raincoat, fawn coloured trilby hat. Represented himself as a stock and share broker, and obtained above amount for tho purpose of purchasmg Glasgow and South Western Deferred Stock, but failed to do so, and converted same to his own use. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 98.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings) a ring ( recovered), at Moss Side, on or about 4- 8- 22.— William Leake, b. 1889, 5ft. 7in., slim build, c. pale, h. brown ( going bald on top), clean shaven ; dress, grey suit or blue jacket and vest, collar and tie, bowler hat. Warrant issued. ' Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. F SHROPSHIRE. 99.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— For stealing gent « bicycle ( recovered), 1st inst.— J. E. Evans, b. 1892 to 1897, 5ft. 5 or 6in., shin build, c. very fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, Welsh accent; dress, brown check suit, boots. Native of Porthcawl. Is in possession of a motor driver's licence in above name. Frequents racecourses and may be found sleeping out in buildings. Believed to be walking from town to town in search of employment. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. SURREY. 100— Reigate ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 20th inst.— A Man who gave name of F. Roberts, b. about 1882, 5ft. 6in., stoutish build, moustache ; dress, grey suit, green trilby hat, brown boots. Wore gold chain and cuff links. Called on Central Aid Officer, 19th inst., and stated ho was an ex- Australian soldier. Produced a letter with Australia House, etc. thereon and asked for assistance. Lodging and board were found for him and on above date called on a fellow lodger at his work and obtained above sum from him by stating that ho had an appointment in London. ^ Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Reigate.