Friday, Septembei 1, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. ' 7 . INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 5 Reward. 84. Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from H. M. B. I., Feltham, 21st inst.- William Cowdrey, C. R. O. No. 16726- 22, b. 1904, 5ft. 6in., proportionate build, c. dk. i h. and e. brown ; dress, dungaree overalls, blue breeches, grey shirt, grey stockings, Army pattern boots. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking and housebreaking in M. P. D. Harry Wilshin, alias Henry Wilshin, C. R. O. No. 14213- 19, b. 1902, 5ft. 10in., lankv build, c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue, 2 scars 1. of neck ; dress, dungaree overalls, blue breeches, grey shirt, grey stockings, Army pattern boots. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of larcenv, pavilion breaking and a minor offence on V.— Stephen Bennis, C. R. O. No. 3145- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. 5in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. eyebrow ; dress, dungaree overalls, blue breeches, grey shirt, grey stockings. Army pattern boots. A painter ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and a minor offence at NORTHAMPTON and on E and G.— Jack Payne, C. R. O. No. 3916- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 7in., proportionate build, c. dk., h. brown, e. hazel ; dress, dungaree overalls, blue jacket and cap, grey shirt with red stripe, blue stockings with red band round toes, Army pattern boots. A painter ; native of Canley. Pre. con. of shopbreaking and larceny at SWANAGE.— John Milne, C. R. O. No. 16725- 22, b. 1901, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of shopbreaking at GREAT YARMOUTH. Any persons who apprehend and deliver up the inmates may receive such reward as the Prison Commissioners may consider their services severally justify— not exceeding £ 5 in the whole. Inf. to above office. ABERDEENSHIRE. 85.— Aberdeen ( City).— For housebreaking and stealing £ 14 in bank notes on North of Scotland and Town and Country Bank Ltd., including the following not yet receovered- £ 5 note, No. A. 0103/ 0532, and 3 £ 1 notes, Nos. B. 0744/ 0900, B. 0141/ 0126, B. 0001/ 0714.- James Walker, aliases William Donhine, Donnachie and Donohue, C. R. O. No. 11592- 15, S. C. R. 79/ 19, Case Nos. 168, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1898, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, In Memory of Father, James Walker, E. F. and wreath 1., pierced heart, sword, thistle and Scotland for Ever rt. forearm ; dress, dk. brown suit ( with small check), It. check cap, soft white collar, grey knitted tie ( with silver' pin). A fireman ; native of Elgin. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at ABERDEEN, WHITEHILL, EDINBURGH ( James McPherson Walker), NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, SOUTH- PORT ( James Walker) and on B. Inf. to the C. C., Aberdeen. KENT. 86.— Canterbury ( Co.).— For failing to report, 21st inst, Walter James Hadley, C. R. O. No. 2088- 01, Case No. 100, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1878, 5ft. Tin., c, pale, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, scar bridge of nose, boil star 1. check, heart, anchor, cross rt., bust of female, scroll, Eliza and bracelet 1. forearm ; dress, grey suit, grey trilby hat. A painter and carpenter ; native of Canterbury. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at ST. AUSTELL, PENRHYN, SALTASH, CANTERBURY, HARBLEDOWN, GODALM1NG, NEW ROMNEY, FOLKE- STONE ( Walter James Hadlev), TAUNTON ( Charles Herbert Bushell), TRURO ( Walter Henry Hadley), OXFORD and WAREHAM ( Walter Hadley). Particulars will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 87- Bury ( Co.).- For stealing ( trick) 10s., 22nd inst.— A Man, b. 1882 to 1887, 5ft. 8 or 9in„ medium build, c. fresh, believed clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, collar and tie, respectable appear- ance. Called at a shop, asked for 10s. note for 10s. worth of silver, stating that it would answer for a postal order. He placed some silver on the counter and was handed 10s. note, afterwards putting what appeared to be a Treasury note in * a stamped addressed envelope. Loser counted the silver, found there was only 9s., and drew the man's attention to it. The latter counted the silver, took possession of it, stated they had made a mistake at the hotel and would go and see about it, at the same time leaving the envelope behind. The envelope was afterwards found to contain a piece of blank paper. Inf. to Acting Supt. McHardy, Bury. 88.— Liverpool ( City).— For housebreaking ( wdndow insecure) and stealing, 20th or 21st ult., number of letters, silver cigar case ( J. H. D. thereon) and 2 cheque books, each containing 25 cheques, on Union Bank of Manchester, 45, Castle Street, Liverpool.— William Merrill, alias William Sidley, C. R. O. No. 24- 19, Case No. 206, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1895, - 5ft. 4Jin., medium build, c. sallow, h. auburn, e. grey, scar rt. eyebrow and cheek ; sometimes well dressed. A seaman; « 11 TUP: POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, September 25, 1022. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. native of ^ Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, housebreaking and minor offences at NORTHWICH, BIRKENHEAD, MANCHES- TER ( William Lee), COLWYN BAY, GRAYS and LIVERPOOL ( William Merrill). Portrait will appear next issue. Inf. to tho C. C., Liverpool. 89.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) £ 1 at Patricroft, 16th inst.— A Woman, young, 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, thin features ; dress, black coat and skirt, brown hat. Intercepted boy who was returning from pawnshop with £ 1 2s. 9d. and told him he had left 2d. on shop counter. Boy gave her the money and she added 2d. and appeared to wrap the whole in paper, but it was afterwards found she had ab- stracted the Treasury note. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 90.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) 8 or 9 cwt. scrap lead at Prestwich, 11- 7- 22.— Two Men : 1st, b. about 1882, 5ft. 6 or 7in. , slender build ; wore soft collar and tie, cap, shabbily dressed.— 2nd, b. about 1882, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. ruddy ; shabbily dressed. In possession of dk. bay horse, about 15 hands ; and flat top cart, with two rubber tyred wheels. Called upon loser, who had a quantity of scrap lead for sale, and stated they had called for the lead. The lead was then handed to them, loser believing they had been sent by a firm with whom he had entered into negotiations for its sale. Inf. to Supt, Yates, Old Trafford. 91.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing pair lady's patent shoes, size 6, strap across and up frort, from a stall at Pendlebury, 15th inst.- A Woman, b. 1892, 5ft. 5in., slender build, c. fresh : dress, dk. costume and hat. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 92.— Southport ( Boro.).— For obtaining 20s. by false pretences, 14th ult.— Charles George Ward, b. about 1877, 5ft. 10in., c. fair, clean shaven ; dross, dk. suit, bowlor hat, collar, tie, boots. Stated he was agent for Newcastle Benzol Co., Ltd., of Newcastle, obtained order and above amount for 10 gallons benzol which has not been delivered. Identical with C. G. Ward, Case 146, 20- 9- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Southport. STAFFORDSHIRE. 93.— Smethwick ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 4th ult.— Mrs. Ward, b. about 1877, 5ft. 5in., slimjbuild, c. sallow, Jh. and e. dk. ; dross, navy blue skirt, black serge costumejjacket, black apron, black hat ( turned up at front). Called on loser, who is treasurer for an adult school, told her she was a member and asked for above to enable her niece to pay rent. Was given above amount for which she signed receipt. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Needham, Smethwick. WILTSHIRE. 94.— Chippenham ( Co.).— For obtaining 5s. 6d. by false pretences.— J. Phillips, b. 1892 to 1894. 5ft. 3 or 4in., c., h. and e. dk., clean shaven ; dross, brown jacket, grey trousers, It. trilby hat with black band, boots. May be wearing 2 medal:;. Calls at houses in villages canvassing order.-; for photo enlargements and persuades people to give him order. Usually obtains above amount and gives a receipt with Discharged Soldiers Studio. High Street, Bristol, in indelible ink thereon. Appears identical with James Phillips, Case No. 88, 29- 5- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wells, Chippenham. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 95.— Scarborough ( Boro.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 6th inst.— Claude Henry Hammond, aliases Dick Kirton, Claude Hammond, Henry Hammond, Reginald Wilson, Reginald Claude Hall, Reggie Hall, Reginald Smallwood, R. G. Hall and Jack Ingham or Ingram, C. R. O. No. 48- 22, Case No. 65, 13- 9- 22, b. 1892, 5ft. 3in., slim build, e. fresh, h. black, e. blue, clean shaven, lisps slightly ; dress, blue serge suit, soft collar, black knitted tie with yellow stripes, grey velour hat or cap, brown brogue shoes, gentlemanly appearance. A shop assistant; native of Rugby. Pre. con. of fraud and minor offences at RUGBY, NUNEATON, NORTHAMPTON, COVENTRY, FLEETWOOD, SOUTHPORT ( Claude Henry Hammond), LANCASTER ( Reginald Water- house) and on Y. Met loser and offered him work in motor works provided he joined Union. Loser accepted and handed over above amount. Arranged to call on loser 9th inst. but did not do so till 13th inst, when he left a letter addressed Harry Burton Esq., Austin Works, Assembly Dept., North field Works, Birmingham, which made reference to a previous interview, signed R. Shilling. A further letter purporting to come from Royal Hotel and signed R. C. Hall was received, but no such person stayed at the hotel. Is also suspected of stealing ( lodgings) gent's fawn raincoat, double breasted, belt with leather buckle, strap and button each sleeve, plaid lining, sleeves been turned down about Jin., Montagues Burton on tab and pocket. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Scarborough. Friday, September 29, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 0 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 68.— William Price, C. R. O. No. 448- 04, Case No. 87, 12- 7- 22— Sentenced reduced to 12 mos. impt., by Court of Criminal Appeal, 28- 7- 22. 69— Duncan Clark, C. R. O. No. 15232- 21, was sentenced at Great Yarmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 22- 9- 22. 70— Alexander Rouse, C. R. O. No. 15710- 21, was sentenced at Great Yarmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 22- 9- 22. 71.— John Roberts, C. R. O. No. 2759- 01, was sentenced at Wellingborough P. Sess., 22- 9- 22, to 3 mos. and 14 days impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 18, 22- 9- 22. 72.— Susan Lee, C. R. O. No. 22391- 18, was at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct., 25- 9- 22, handed over to Mental Defective Committee. See Case No. 139, 13- 9- 22. 73.— Jesse Davis, C. R. O. No. 208- 01, was sentenced at Cheltenham P. Sess., 25- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 27- 9- 22. 74.— John MacDonald, C. R. O. No. 17084- 19, was sentenced at Great Yarmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 22- 9- 22. 75.— Sidney Rowland, C. R. O. No. 721- 15, was sentenced at Middlesex Sess. ( L.), 23- 9- 22, to 4 yrs. pen., for stealing motor cycle and side- car, cyclestealing and stealing motor cycle". Eleven other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 12, 19- 7- 22. 76.— George Banbury, C. R. O. No. 1665- 13, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 18- 9- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 136, 13- 9- 22. 77.— George Lawley, C. R. O. No. 179- 21, was sentenced at West Ham Pol. Ct. ( L.), 22- 9- 22, to 6 mos. impt., for fraud and attempted fraud. See Case No. 12, 22- 9- 22. 78.— Edward Beaumont, C. R. O. No. S/ 151111, was sentenced at Middlesex Sess. ( L.), 23- 9- 22, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 8- 9- 22. 79.— Douglas James Byelong, C. R. O. No. 408- 10, Case No. 337, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), was sentenced at Middlesex Sess. ( L.), 23- 9- 22, to 5 and 5 yrs. pen ( conc.), for burglary ( 2 cases). See Case No. 26, 23- 8- 22. 80— Emily Bickers, C. R. O. No. 15691- 14, was sentenced at Weymouth ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 26- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 25- 9- 22. 81.— Charles Seabourne, C. R. O. No. 14530- 20, was sentenced at Norman Cross ( Co.) P. Sess., 26- 9- 22, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 14, 27- 9- 22. 82— John Penfold, C. R. O. No. 5860- 15, was at Warrington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 25- 9- 22, fined 20s., 20s. and £ 5. See Case No. 166, 20- 9- 22. 83.- Charles Clarke, C. R. O. No. S/ 92093, was sentenced at Ashton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 25- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. See Case No. 160, 20- 9- 22. 84.— Joseph Grant, C. R. O. No. S/ 12520, was, sentenced at Great Yarmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 9- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 22- 9- 22. 85.— Albert Tilley, C. R. O. No. 1578- 07, was sentenced at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 9- 22, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.), for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 138, 13- 9- 22. 86— Herbert Jenkins, C. R. O. No. 231- 05, was sentenced at Oswestry ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 8- 9- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 40, 6- 9- 22. f r m t e d and PuUitned for Bis Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. 4 Friday, September 29^ 1922-. THE POLICE GAZETTE* 10 J f INFORMATION RECEIVED GOINQ TO PRE88- 9.30 » . m. A . APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.- B Division.— For being an undischarged bankrupt obtaining credit of £ 413.- Charles Samuel Edgerley, b. 1882, 6ft. 2in., good build, h. dk. ( wears wig front part of head), e. blue, clean shaven, full face ; smartly dressed. Made friendship with a single young woman and obtained the above amount on pretence that he was owner of property which was being disposed of. Frequents good, class hotels and riverside resorts and travels the country in motor cars. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. LANARKSHIRE. 88.— Glasgow ( City).— For embezzling £ 34.— James Fyvie McFarlane, b. about 1898,5ft. 5 or 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. fair or brown, eyelids slightly inflamed, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, soft felt or velour hat. Native of Glasgow. Has a brother in the employment of Coats' Central Agency at Vienna and it is thought he may endeavour to get there. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 89. Burnley ( Boro.).— For shopbreaking, Case No. 65, 19- 7- 22.- John William McCarthy, C. R. O. No. 645- 01, Cases Nos. 31, Supplement B ( Vol. IX) for portrait, and 39, 22- 5- 22, b. 1848, 5ft. Oin., medium build, c. fair, h. and e. grey ( cyst on rt. eyelid), scar bridge of nose, may be clean shaven, Irish accent, talkative. A brick- layer ; native of Halifax. Pre. con. of factory- breaking, oflieebreaking, warehousebreaking, housebreaking, burglary, horsestealing, larceny and minor offences at DARWEN, B INGLE Y, •> C. HORLEY, TODMORDEN, HASLINGDEN ( John William McCarthy), HALIFAX, WAKE- FIELD, BRADFORD, HUDDERSFIELD and LEEDS ( William McCarthy). Inf. to the C. C., Burnley.