T H E POLICE ill GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHOEITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1922. No. 130, VOL. IX. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to T « 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 ftny proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police oj the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Great Barr Park Mental Institution, 20- 7- 22.— James Wagstaff, aliases James Levy Wagstaff and James Levi Wagstaff, C. R. O. No. 2936- 18, b. 1901, 5ft. 3in., c. fresb, h. sandy, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Birmingham, where he has cons, for larceny. Inf. to above office. 2.— K Division.— For failing to appear for sentence at C. L. S. on charge of housebreaking, 29- 9- 22.— Charles Coker, alias Charles William Coker, C. R. O. No. 2302- 10, b. 1893, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scars rt. forehead, scar lower hp, 3 scars k side head, scar 1. cheek and back neck. A carman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, unlawful wounding and dog- stealing on J and K. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 3.— Stockport ( Boro.).— For failing to report.— William Frederick Heckford, aliases William Heck- ford and William Hickman, C. R. O. No. 1844- 05, Case No. 379, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1881, 6ft., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, small scar bridge of nose and front 1. wrist, dot back 1. hand and W. H. on thumb. A drill instructor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement and fraud at EASTBOURNE, BURY ( William Fred- erick Heckford), WEST MALLING ( William Hartlip), MILVERTON ( Louis Mander Clarke), RUGBY ( Phillip L. Estrange), FARNHAM ( William Frederick Jones), SOUTHAMPTON ( Percy Jones), WAKEFIELD ( William Hard- castle) and on N, T, W and X. May be dealt with where found. Particulars will appear next issue, Supple- ment B. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 4. Wallasey ( Boro.).— For housebreaking, Case No. 26, 30- 10- 22.— A Man who gave name of Barnes, b. 1892 to IS94, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slim build ; dress, dk. or navy blue suit, good appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. ESSEX. 5.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For stealing 13 H. M. V. gramophone records, 28th ult.— Leslie Thomas Canham, aliases Leslie Canham, James Goldthorpe and Jimmy Calthorpe, C. R. O. Mo. 16259- 22, Case No. 4, 23- 10- 22, b. 1905 ( looks older), 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh ( blotchy), h. It. brown, e. brown, believed wearing gold rimmed spectacles or pince- nez, clean shaven, well educated ; dress, grey suit and cap, black and white check socks, black shoes, carried fawn raincoat, smart appearance. Pre. con. of larceny at SOUTH- END- ON- SEA. Is strongly suspected of house- breaking and may commit similar offences else where. Frequents dance halls, etc., and may endeavour to join R. N. or Merchant Service. Warrant . issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 255 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, November 6, 1922.' APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. GLAMORGANSHIRE. <;.— Neath ( Co.).— L Owen Morgan, Case No. 5, 1- 11- 22, is identical with Ivor Haul Jones, C. R. O. No. 1934- 07, b. 1880, 5ft, 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, rt. hand webbed and deformed, cut scar rt. eyebrow, scar back 1. wrist. A miner ; native of Maesteg. Pre. con. of larceny, forgery, fraud, attempted fraud and minor offences at PONTYPRIDD ( Ivor Haul Jones), NEWPORT ( PEMBROKE), UTTOXETER ( Ivor Hail Jones), PORT TALBOT ( Ivor Jones) and BRIDGEND ( Ivor L. Jones). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. KENT. 7.- Dartford ( Co.). F. Roberts, Case No. 79, 9- 10- 22, is identical with James Frederick Boyce, C. R. O. No. 68- 17, Cases Nos. 5, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 75 current issue for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Dartford. 8.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— For stealing £ 3000 in Treasury notes, 3rd inst.— William James Dowker, h. 1903, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. and h. fair, clean shaven, rather good looking; dress ( believed), It. check suit ( trousers lighter than jacket and vest), very It. grey trilby hat ( with lighter binding round edge). A bank clerk.— Ernest Hardwick, b. 1903, about 6ft., slim build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, grey overcoat, black and white check cap, brown boots. A traveller in motor accessories. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Manchester ( City).— Edward Rogers, Case No. Ill, 30- 10- 22, is identical with Edward Rogers, C. R. O. No. S/ 140035, b. 1888, 4ft. ll| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, flag, anchor, star, bracelet, rt., snake, palm, Alfred Shaw, etc., 1. forearm. A painter ; native of Manchester, where he has cons, for larceny and minor offences. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 10.— Sleaford ( Co.).— For obtaining food and 10s. by false pretences at Bassingham, between 28th and 30th ult, Albert Maurice Rowbottom, C. R. O. No. 2785- 19, b. 1894, 5ft, 8} in., thin build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( brushed back), e. hazel, may have slight moustache, scar 1. forehead, back 1. hand and 3rd finger ; dress, blue serge suit, dirty fawn trench coat with belt, fawn trilby hat, soft white collar, black and white stripe front, dk. tie. A fitter ; native of Devizes. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at HULL, RICHMOND, RIPON ( Albert Maurice Row- bottom) and FENNY STRATFORD ( Albert Robinson). Called on loser, stated he was motor driver for National Road Transport ( L.), and was taking 4 tons of chocolate to Lincoln, and that lorry had broken down ( false). Calls on inn- keepers and at garages, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Page, Sleaford. NORFOLK. 11.— North Walsham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), at Cromer, 21st ult.- Ralph Octavius Woods, aliases Ralph Woods, Ralph Wilson, J. B. Walters, A. J. Wilson, S. T. Green, R. O. Woods, R. J. Woods, E. J. Wood, E. Wood, F. Wood, L. Woode, C. Kemp, Charles Smith, James Lovegrove, S. Cotterell and S. Duncan, C. R. O. No. 3758- 19, Case No. 85, 23- 10- 22, b. 1879, 5ft. 3Jin„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. An engineer ; native of Liverpool, where he has con. for fraud. Called at a clothier's shop, ordered clothes and tendered in payment cheque No. A 5306, for £ 18, on the Bank of Liverpool and Martin's Ltd., Swanley, Kent branch, payable to S. Duncan and signed R. Sanderson. Stated he represented Toronto Trust and that he had rented a house at Cromer and gave name of local firm of house agents as reference. Loser however refused to deliver the goods but was eventually persuaded to advance £ 5 on cheque. The cheque was subsequently returned as worthless. Also wanted at Cromer for obtaining £ 4 by similar means on same date. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Carter, North Walsham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 12- Huddersfield ( Boro.).- John Fox, Case No. 20, 1- 11- 22, is identical with John Fox, C. R. O. No. 15910- 16, b. 1904, c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at HUDDERSFIELD. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. Monday, November 6, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 13.— Remanded at Rotberham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 7tb inst., charged with larceny.— Albert Bramhill, C. R. O. No. 17409- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 6iin„ c. dk., h. and e. dk. brown. A motor driver ; native of Rotherham. Pre. con. of larceny at PRESTON. 14.— Remanded at Exmouth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Jessie Annie Whale, with larceny— Jessie Whale, C. R. O. No. 4738- 22, b. 1876, 5ft. lin., c. pale, h. white, e. hazel. A cook ; native of Buckland Monackoram. Pre. co$. of fraud and larceny at CIRENCESTER. 15.— Remanded at Mortlake P. Sess. ( L.)— V Division case— till Sth inst., charged with larceny.- Henry Charles Turner, aliases Charles Purdy, Charles William Purdy and William Fold, C. R. O. No. 1645- 13, b. 1895, 5ft. 3iin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( thin on top), e. grey. A stoker ; native of South Africa. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking and fraud at SOUTH END- ON- SEA '( Henry Charles Turner) and on T, V and X. 16— Remanded at Fleetwood ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till Sth inst., charged with cruelty to ducks.— James Harry Vernon, C. R. O. No. S/ 84745, b. 1873, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Aston. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BLACKPOOL and BIRMINGHAM. 17.— Awaiting trial at West Kent Ass., com- mitted from Margate ( Boro.) charged with forgery. — James Cunnnings, alias Harry Thomas, C. R. O. No. 678- 14, b. 1879, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, li. dk. brown, e. blue, piece out rt. ear. A hotel waiter ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, forgery, demanding money on forged instrument and endeavouring to obtain money by forged instrument at LICHFIELD, BIRKENHEAD ( James Cumnnngs), LIVER- POOL ( James Cumming) and SALFORD ( James Taylor). 18.— At Chesterfield ( Co.), charged as Sydney Metham, with attempted fraud — Morris Edward Metham, alias Maddocks, C. R. O. No. 17616- 21, b. 1902, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at CASTLE DOUGLAS ( Sydney Metham) and DUMFRIES ( Morris Edward Metham). 19— Remanded at Liverpool ( City), Pol. Ct. till 7th inst.. charged as John Jones, with shop- breaking, Case No. 59, 1- 11- 22.— Henry Ford, abas Frederick Akers, C. R. O. No. 1384- 09, Case No. 349, Supplement A ( Vol. VIL), b. 1896, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar 1. thumb. A fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of office- breaking, shopbreaking, warehousebreaking, house- breaking, burglary, larceny and possessing house- breaking implements by night at SOUTH PORT ( Henry Ford), LIVERPOOL ( Harry Ford), MIDDLESBROUGH ( Frederick James Akers) and on C, H and Y.— Thomas McGerr ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1888, 5ft. 6Jin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar over 1. eyebrow, abscess scar 1. side neck, woman in tights 1. fore- arm. A steel worker; native of Norwich.- John Morgan Greig ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1889, 5ft. 5iin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar 1. side forehead. A black- smith ; native of Glasgow.— George Fildes, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. brown, Mary back rt. forearm. A labourer ; native of St. Helens.— Phyllis Conroy, b. 1900, 5ft. 3inl c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Native of Sheffield. Part of the property recovered. Medals and coins were found in possession of Ford and Greig, believed the proceeds of officebreaking at St. Helens, 18th or 19th ult. 20.— Remanded at Faversham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till Sth inst., charged with larceny ( lodgings).— Henry Christian, aliases Harry Ward and O'Brien, C. R. O. No. 1053- 10, b. 1888, 5ft. 9iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar under rt. eye and back of 1. neck : dress, navy blue suit, skull cap, Army boots ( heavy, new). A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at TOWCESTER", NORTHAMP- TON, MARGATE, HULL, KINGSBRIDGE, TORQUAY and on T and V. 21.— Remanded at Barnstaple ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till Sth inst., charged with housebreaking.— Thomas Brooks, C. R. O. No. S/ 46760, b. 1880, 5ft. 3lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar forehead, bridge of nose, rt. bottom hp and under chin. Native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on H and K. Has also con. for military offence IN THE FIELD. 22.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as William Henry Blackburn with larceny- William Blackburn, C R. O. No. S/ 138444, b. 1880, 5ft, 2Ain., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, very bow legged, scar back 1. hand. A labourer; native of Barnsley. Pre. con. of minor offences at MANCHESTER ( William Black- burn), DARLINGTON and LEEDS ( William Henry Blackburn). 1 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 23.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Louisa Phillimore with larceny— Louise Kilmore. C. R. O. No. 17160- 20, h. 1902, oft, 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at BLAINA ( Louisa Evans), EBBW VALE, ' ABERGAVENNY ( Louisa Philiimore) and ABERAVON ( Louise Kilmore). 24— Remanded at Andover ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 0th inst.. charged with larceny Herbert Norton, C. R. O. No. 5800- 19, b. 1889.' 5ft. 4in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar forehead, lost 4th rt. finger, other fingers and thumb rt. hand contracted. A telephone operator ; native of Willesborough. Pre. con. of larceny at CHATHAM. 25.— Remanded at Exmouth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged with larceny.— George Whale, C. R. O. No. 4442- 22, b. 1871, 5ft. 4Jin„ c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey and bald), e. grey. A valet; native of Altarnan. Pre. con. of fraud at CIREN- CESTER. 26.— Remanded at Oswestry ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with larceny.— Henry Bell, C. R. O. No. S/ 156934, b. 1891, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, li. brown, e. blue. An attendant; native of Edin- burgh, where he has con. for theft. 27.— Remanded at Barnstaple ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as Charles Ernest Hutchings with housebreaking.— Ernest Charles Hutchings, C. R. O. No. 18497- 22, b. 1905, 5ft. 9in„ c. fresh, h. and e. dk. brown. Native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of a minor offence at HERSHAM. 28.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with larceny.- William Matthews, alias Patrick Kane, C. R. O. No. 16146- 10, b. 1899, 5ft. 8Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A waiter ; native of Birkenhead. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL ( William Matthews), LEEDS ( Fred Hilton) and on A. APPREHENSIONS. 29.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Leonard Barrett, C. R. O. No. M/ 6894, Case No. 1, 29- 5- 22, and sentenced as Tom Brown at Barnsley ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 18- 10- 22, to 1 mo. impt. for being found on enclosed premises. Monday, November 6, 1922. 30 — M. P. D., V Division.— Henry Charles Turner, C. R. O. No. 1645- 13, Cases Nos. 189, 25- 10- 22 ; 83 ( Southend- on- Sea) 18- 10- 22 ; and 1 ( T) 29- 9- 22, See also Case No. 15 current issue. 31. Derbyshire, Renishaw ( Co.).— Charles Frederick Kilsby Holmes, Case No. 73, 9- 6- 22. See also Case No. 32, 3- 11- 22. 32.— Hertfordshire, Bishop's Stortford ( Co.).— N. E. Clews, Case No. 104. 13- 10- 22, and remanded to Ware P. Sess., 7- 11- 22. 33.— Kent, Ramsgate ( Boro.). Henry Christian, Case No. 135, 11- 10- 22, and identical with Henry Christian, C. R. O. No. 1053- 10. See also Case No. 20 current issue. 34 — Lancashire, Seaforth ( Co) -- Thomas Robinson, Case No 120, I - 11- 22, and identical with Thomas Robinson, C. R. O. No. 4377- 21. Property recovered. 35.— Leicestershire, Loughborough ( Co.).— Morris Edward Metham, C. R. O. No. 17616- 21, Case No. 9, 2- 10- 22. See also Case No. 18 current issue. 36. Yorkshire ( W. R.), Huddersfield ( Boro.).— Frances Lilian Thomas, Case No. 19, 1- 11- 22. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON wANTED. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 37. Arrington ( Co.) Arthur James Foreman, C. R. O. No. M/ 7025 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 105, 3- 11- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Salmon, Arrington. Monday, November 6, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 38.— C Division.— 2nd inst., from an hotel.— Brooch, half moon, diamonds, graduated, set platinum, gold safety- pin ; do., graduated half- hoop, set platinum, safety- pin, about 12 stones ; • do., star, graduated diamond, 12- pointed, set silver, about 6 diamonds on each point; do., square aquamarine and diamond, leaf pattern border, lin. square, platinum, safety- pin, large • diamond each corner, about 9 small diamonds between each ; do., aquamarine bar, 4 diamonds around, pearl each side ; do., pearl and diamond bar, set 1 pearl and 2 diamonds ; pair of drop ear- rings, each set 2 diamonds and 1 pearl, in platinum; paii- gipsy drop do., set 12 pearls on each side ; necklace, graduated diamond fringe, leaf pattern, set silver, diamond, snap fastening ; do., double row pearl, large pearls intercepting, 36in. long, black locket with photos of 2 giris; do., 138 graduated pearls, platinum fastening, with bar and small diamond ; pendant, diamond cross, set a, bout 12 stones all one size, in platinum ; ring, 3- stone ( coronet) diamond, claw setting in gold ; do., single stone diamond, 6 diamonds each shoulder, set platinum i do., 5- stone graduated diamond, claw setting ; do., turquoise and diamond 3 diamonds each side, claw setting ; do., set 1 diamond each side, claw setting ; pearl crossover, set platinum ; gold mesh bag, Sin. x 5in., chain attached, knob fastening, containing small gold mesh purse; 15ct. cigarette- case, 4m. x 3in., engine turned ; gold and platinum neckchain, set pearls, 12in. long, in 2 pieces; lady's wristlet watch, gold, keyless, expanding, From Billy on back; 2 platinum neckchains, 12in. long; and imitation onyx and diamond ring. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 39. Wokingham ( Co.).— Between 29th ult. and lst inst., from dwelling house ( walk in).— Black flap purse, ; gold chain, curb pattern ; do., gate pattern ; gold ring, with centre stone set platinum surrounded rubies ; gold bar brooch with centre stone ; string of Giro pearls ; gold tie- pin with centre stone and detachable stud ; and £ 2.— Suspicion is attached to John Bellinger Saunders, b. 1896, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and moustache ( small) dk. brown, e. blue ; dress ( usually), brown suit, respectable appearance. Inf. to Supt. Goddard, Wokingham. CHESHIRE. 40.— Heswall ( Co.).— 25th or 26th ult., by burglary ( breaking window).— Set gent's under- clothing, heavy wool, natural colour ; suit pyjamas* silk mixture, blue and white stripe ; set gent's underclothing, silk, salmon pink colour ; 2 pairs heather mixture socks ; navy blue wool dressing gown, bright red facings, lined with red flannel; 4 white striped cotton shirts ; 2 white dress shirts ; gent's heavy white flannel night shirt; all above articles marked A. Ashby in red letters and laundry mark 12 in ink; gent's black beaver overcoat, 2 outside pockets and 2 inside, velvet collar, single breasted, nearly new ; summer- weight grey overcoat, with dk. stripe running through, repaired at back ; medium grey ulster overcoat, full skirt, edge of cuffs and pocket worn ; grey Scotch tweed suit, and pair of breeches to match ; morning coat and vest; navy blue serge suit, with extra pair of trousers ; 3 black coats and vests ; black evening dress suit; black frock coat suit; pair navy blue trousers ; pair grey trousers, with white stripe ; pair grey serge trousers-; several pairs grey striped trousers ; above coats will have maker's tab with Fisher & Hart, 23, George- street, Hanover- square, London, in inside pockets, also A. Ashby, Esq., and date purchased in ink ; white felt hat, with black band ; black beaver overcoat, very heavy, lined with musquash, seal skin collar, may have maker's name inside Woolwright's, Bold- street, Liverpool; lady's grey suiting skirt, has spots of white paint on it; lady's lt. grey tweed skirt, mauve, stripe running through, 2 outside patch pockets with buttons on ; number lady's white handkerchiefs ; pocket aneroid ; watch compass, in nickel case ; old silver lever watch, much worn ; dozen pairs pearl cuff links ; number gold, silver, pearl and ivory cuff links, studs and solitaires; dozen rolled gold collar studs ; gilt carriage clock, in red leather case, 4Jin. high by 2£ in., handle on top ; lady's work bag, bright blue chine fancy silk ; shaving brush, badger hair, bone handle ; lady's cream coloured canvas bag, embroidered with green silk, fringe at bottom ; leather collar box; brown leather handbag, with A. Ashby, 18, Bold- street, Liverpool, written on in ink ; and black leather shopping bag. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 41. Cheltenham ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 45, 3- 11- 22. Additional property and inf.— Gold ring, set 2 coloured stones ; gold curb bracelet; gold brooch with green ivy leaves ; gold locket, containing hair; gold pendant and pink coral earrings to match ; gent's dk. blue f- length overcpat, velvet collar, smooth cloth, black silk lining, 1 outside 1. breast, 1 inside rt. and 2 outside cross pockets with flaps, believed to have Fisher, Tailor, Cheltenham, on tab, fit man about 5ft. 9in. ; and £ 3 or £ 4.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 6 THE POLICE PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 1st, b. 1677 to 1887, oft. 5 or 6in., stout build, believed clean shaven ; dress, It. grey jacket and It. cap— 2nd, b. about 1892, oft. 9 or 10in., c. dk., clean shaven; dress, navy blue suit, large It. coloured cap. Both of respectable appearance. Inf. to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 42.— Aldershot ( Co.).— 31st ult; or 1st inst., by burglary ( unfastened window).— 7 silver tea spoons ' ( 5 of one pattern, L. J. in bowl, and 2 of another); silver pepper pot, plain top, fluted bofctoni; silver sugar Kfowi, 4in. diameter, stand&_.. on a figure of 4 or 5 children dressed for ' nutting, engraved round edge, Off a nutting : small gold pencil- case, G. C. engraved thereon : white cambric nightdress case, embroidered with green leaves and pink flowers, Nightdress in blue thereon. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot, LANCASHIRE. 43.— Bury ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., by ware- housebreaking ( window1 insecure).— 4 pieces super herringbone unbleached sheeting, 50yds. long by 80in. wide, blue and orange stripe at each end of piece ; and 3 pieces of R. S. herringbone un- bleached sheeting, 50yds. long by 80in. wide, green stripe at end of each piece. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. LINCOLNSHIRE. 44.— Scunthorpe ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing window).— Black bowler hat, Tip Topper on band inside; gent's fawn velour hat, brown band, red shot silk lining ; 83 pairs gent's cashmere socks, chiefly in black, some colours ; 68 pairs girl's and women's gloves, heather mixtures ; boy's jersey, colour not knowm, turned- down collar ; pair lady's grey suede gloves, black fur gauntlets; 2 pink voile camisoles; white jap silk blouse; do., with high neck; lemon coloured crepe- de- chine blouse ; champagne coloured blouse ; and Is. 8d. in cash. Inf. to'Supt. Johnson, Scunthorpe. NORFOLK. 45.— Norwich ( Co.).— Between 15th and 29th ult., from Little Melton Church.— 3 pieces of GAZETTE. Monday, November 6, 1922.' communion plate : silver chalice, about 8in. high, Britannia, lion's head ( erased), courthand, t, E. A., engraved thereon, top about size of tea cup ; do. paten, about size of ordinary tea plate, leopard's head, lion passant, Queen's head and C. T. E. over G. F. engraved thereon ; and do., about size of an ordina. y tea saucer, marked similar to chalice, much worn and marks indistinct. / Inf. to Supt. Roythorne, Norwich. SHROPSHIRE. 46.— Wellington ( Co.).— Oil painting, Case No. 29, 16- 10- 22. C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7024. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellington. SOMERSETSHIRE. 47.— Bridgwater ( Boro.).— 2nd inst., by house- braking ( forcing front door bodily pressure).— Gent's plain 9ct. demi- hunter American Elgin lever watch, keyless, blue enamel Roman numerals on outside case, ordinary black Roman numerals on face, black hands, set hand piece - opposite *" numeral 4, glass missing ; small gold single link chain attached with round gold locket suspended from T p'ece, containing photographs of lady ; 18ct. ring, claw setting of 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; lady's 9ct. ring, set ruby in centre ; 15ct. chain bracelet ; 15ct. bar bracelet, damaged ; red leather jewel- case, 6 x 4 x Sin., nickel plated handle on top fitting into groove at top of case, containing * a lady's 18ct. watch, keyless, open face, aboutsize of half- crown, chased back, Roman numerals, black hands ; small black leather purse, flap and clasp fastener, 4 or 5 compartments, enclosing two half- sovereigns, J. L. Blunsdon written in ink on inside of flap : small tortoiseshell purse, fastens at top, A Present from Weston- super- Mare printed on outside, Irene Constance Blunsdon engraved Wednesday, November 15, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. inside outer case ; 9ct. chain,, about 3 feet in length, oval pendant containing photographs of gentleman attached ; pair of 9ct. cuff- links, chased ivy leaf, enclosed in small case, lined velvet, Leonard Lott, Burnham, appears inside case ; two children's silver bracelets, chased, 2 small silver coins attached to each ; old gold brooch, about size of florin, raised centre, surrounded by small gold balls, which are also on edge of brooch, photo at back, glass missing ; pair round gold earrings, mounted on bar, raised centres in form of dome, surrounded by small gold balls, pin missing ; gent's gold tie- pin, star shape, sapphire in centre, pin broken ; lady's fine 9ct. neckchain, pendant ( damaged) attached, consisting of 12 rubies in form of roses and gold leaves set with pearls ; three or four old medals. Inf. to the C. C., Bridgwater. 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 CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 48. E Division.- 2nd inst., " Triumph" Combination, 1918 model. XF- 3286. Engine No. 45536. 4 H. P. Sidecar with Rideezi in gold letters thereon. Colour blue ; upholstery red morocco. Three speed Sturmey Archer gear. Luggage grid on rear. Two stays of sidecar mud- guard broken. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. CITY OF LONDON. 49. Moor Lane.— 2nd inst., " Triumph" and Whitley sidecar, 1921 model. NE- 3314. Frame No. 31* 7631. Engine No. 78415. 4 H. P. Belt drive. Colour navy blue. Upholstery light grey leather. Sturmey- Archer gear- box. Sunbeam silencer. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— D Division.— " Dodge," Case No. 120, 30- 3- 21. 51.— D Division.— " Humber," Cases Nos. 30, 14- 11- 21, and 46,21- 11- 21. 52.— D Division.—" Lagonda," Cases Nos. 44, 19- 12- 21, and 38,23- 12- 21. 53.— N Division.—" Vauxhall," Case No. 82, 1- 11- 22. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 54.- B Division —" Levis," Case No. 116, 18- 10- 22. RE- CONVICTIONS. 55.— John Buller, aliases George Pearce and William Smith. C. R. O. No. 735- 10, was sentenced as William Burke, at Hartismere ( Co.) P. Sess 30- 10- 22, to 3 inns. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of attempted shopbreaking and possessing house- breaking implements by night, larceny, assault to rob, shopbreaking and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( John Buller) and on E, H K l> T and V. 50 - William Foster, C. R. O. No. S/ I29104. was sentenced at Cumberland Q. Sess., 17- 10.22, to ( i mos. impt. for warehouschreaking. Pre. con. of cyolestealing and minor offences at WORKING- TON and WOKING. 57 - George Purchase, C. R. O. No, 3204.98, was sentenced at Gloucestershire Ass., 30- 10- 22, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 194, 25- 10- 22. 58. George Taylor Robertson, C. R. O. No, 9752- 19, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q Sess 30- 10- 22, to 12 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny, fraud and housebreaking at BLACKPOOL, DUM- FERMLINE ( George Taylor Robertson), NEW- CASTLE- ON- TYNE ( George Robinson) and ABERDEEN ( George Robertson). 8 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, November 6, 1922. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 59.— John Titcombe, C. R. O. No. 1342- 12, was sentenced at Carmarthen Ass., 31- 10- 22, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 21- 6- 22. 60— Joseph Lambert, C. R. O. No. 21071- 21' was. at Prescot ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 1- 11- 22, fined £ 2 and pay £ 3 3s. costs. See Case No. 117, 27- 10- 22. 61.— Kathleen Hopkins, C. R. O. No. 3046- 22, was sentence*! at Hastings ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 31- 10- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 4, 27- 10- 22. 62.— Joseph William Murphy, C. R. O. No. 9160- 21, was sentenced at Nottingham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 1 - 11 - 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 7, 30- 10- 22. 63.— David Ramsey, C. R. O. No. 4405- 21, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 30- 10- 22, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention, for shopbreaking and larceny. See Case No. 21,13- 9- 22. 64 — James Maxwell, C. R. O. No. 622- 08, was, at Gloucester Ass., 30- 10- 22, acquitted. See Case No. 13. 8- 9- 22. 65.— Lily Brown, C. R. O. No. 6132- 17, was sentenced at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.), 1- 11- 22, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 27- 10- 22. • 66.— Edith Annie Greenwood, C. R. O. No. 12929- 21, was. at C. C. C.. 31- 10- 22, acquitted. See Case No. 106, 27- 9- 22. 67 — William Henry Hayward, C. R. O. No. 12654- 22, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 30- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 11,30- 10- 22. 68.— Bernard Donnelly, C. R. O. No. 10016- 15, was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) Pol. Ct., 1- 11- 22. to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 1- 11- 22. 69.— Albert Henry Antrobus, C. R. O. No. 153- 15' was sentenced at Liverpool Ass., 31- 10- 22, to 3 mos. impt., for burglary ( 3 cases). A case of burglary at Liverpool was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 217, 9- 8- 22. 70— John Tester, C. R. O. No. 8900- 14, was sentenced at. Uckfield ( Co.) P. Sess., 2- 11- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 35, 1- 11- 22. 71— John Williams, C. R. O. No. 15737- 22, was sentenced at Nottingham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 1- 11- 22, . to 14 days impt. See Case No. 12, 30- 10- 22. 72.— James McDougall, C. R. O. No. 14952- 21, was sentenced at Nottingham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 1- 11- 22, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 10, 30- 10- 22. 73.— Hilda Annie Jessop, C. R. O. No. 19007- 16, was sentenced at Lancashire Q. Sess., 30- 10- 22, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 36, 8- 9- 22. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. 74.— Stockport ( Boro.).— Fred Roberts, Case No. 144. 20- 9- 22, is identical with James Frederick Boyce, C. R. O. No. 68- 17, Cases Nos. 5, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.) and 75 current issue for description, etc. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. HERTFORDSHIRE . 75.- Watford ( Co.).— Fred Roberts, Case No. 133, 27- 9- 22, is identical with James Frederick Boyce, C. R. O. No. 68- 17, Cases Nos. 5, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.) and 98, 3- 11- 22, b. 1889, 5ft. 4in.. c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Native of Peter- borough. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, cyclestealing and minor offences at PETER- BOROUGH. RAMSGATE, ACCRINGTON, LIVERPOOL, BILSTON, NORTHAMPTON, GLOUCESTER, THIRSK ( James Frederick Titmass), BURTON- ON- TRENT, HULL ( John Frederick Roberts), ASHBY- DE- LA- ZOUCH ( James Titmas) and SEAFORTH ( James Frederick Boyce). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 76. West Bromwich ( Co.).— Robert Dimmock,. Case No. 128, 30- 10- 22, is identical with Robert Francis Dymock, aliases Becker, Reeves, Peacock and Fred Lindsey, C. R. O. No. S/ 61724, b. 1880, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A salesman ;. native of Preston. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, embezzlement and minor offences at WEDNES BURY, KENDAL ( Robert Dimmock), BOLTON, RIPON. CHORLEY, BEDFORD, BARROW. BURNLEY' ( Robert Francis Dimmock) and DERBY" ( Robert Armitago). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tucker, West Bromwich. APPREHENSIONS. 77.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John Tomkins, Case No. 11, 1- 11- 22. 78.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— Walter MansSield, as Walter James Mansfield, C. R. O. No. M/ 6987, Case No. 76, 6- 9- 22 Printed und Published for His Majestv's Stationery OfBee by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard. London, S. W. I. Monday, November ( i. 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PREss- 9.30 » . m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 79.— T Division. - For failing to appear at C. L. S. 27th ult.— Charles Posner, C. R. O. No. 3834- 17. Case No. 26, 27- 9- 22, b. 1858, 5ft. 4Jin„ e. fresh, h. black ( turning grey), e. brown. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at GRAVESEND, DARTFORD ( Charles Posner). IN CITY OF LONDON ( Charles Raymond) and on W. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 80.- - Appleby ( Co.).- For stealing ( bailee) £ 12, at Dufton. 2nd inst.— Joseph Bell, I). 1907. about 5ft. 2 or 3in., medium build, c. freckled, h. ginger ; dress, jjostman's blue coat, check trousers, It. grey cap, check muffler, railwayman's blue over- coat, and clogs. May frequent common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to . Supt. Masson, Appleby. DERBYSHIRE. 81. Bakewell ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 10, at Darley Dale. 4th inst.— John Ashton Hopkinson, b. 1878, 5ft. 5in.. medium build, c. fresh, h. ( turning grey), e. brown, clean shaven, sometimes wears beard and moustache, high forehead ; dress, grey jacket, dk. waistcoat and trousers, cap, composition collar, no tie. A painter or plumber; native of Shirland. Fre- quents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Bakewell. 82. Derby ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) at Long Eaton, 2nd inst.. gold expanding wristlet watch, luminous dial, K. H. on back : lady's gold guard, 3ft. long, oval shaped gold locket attached, containing photo of man : gold medal, K. H. engraved thereon— Richard Londsale Haworth. aliases Bert Allen, Thomas Allen, Kellet, Kiddy and J. Burton, C. R. O. No. 8314- 20, Case No. i7. 3- 11- 22, b. 1898, 5ft. 3in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven : dress, dk. small check suit, grey velour hat, blue collar dk., tie, shoes, wore kid gloves, gold watch chain, wristlet watch, and gold signet ring. A clerk ; native of Accrington. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at ST. HELENS. GREENOCK, CAR- LISLE and ST. IVES. Obtained lodgings, and represented himself as film photographer. Left the house following morning and the above property was afterwards missed. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. HERTFORDSHIRE. 83.- Hertford ( Co.).— For obtaining 2 pairs shoes by false pretences, at Hatfield. 18th September.— Mrs. A. W. Bromham, b. about 1896, short, stout build, c. dk.. h. black ( turning grey), Jewish appearance ; well dressed, usually wears very large fur. Accompanied by Sybil Ellerby ( not wanted), very stout build, c. very fair, and 4 children, ages 6 yrs., 4 yrs., 3 vrs.. and 10 mos. respectively. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. KENT. 84.— Sevenoaks ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Union. William Thomas Powe, b. 1899, about 5ft. 8in., e. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, large mole side one ear : dress, grey Norfolk jacket, grey flannel trousers. It. raincoat with belt, It. grey cap, boots. Native of London. Warrant Issued. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Sevenoaks. LANCASHIRE. 85.— Bury ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 4 5s. by false pretences, at Radcliffe, 27th ult.- A Woman, who gave name of Barlow, 1>. 1872. 5ft 5in., stout build, c. fresh, h. It., prominent eyes and teeth ; dress. It. coloured raincoat ( deep blue band round bottom), dk. hat, boots. Called on loser, stated she had been fitting carpets at the house of local doctor and that a carpet she had in her possession was Brussels. Subsequent inspection showed it to be jute. Accompanied by A Youth ( not wanted), b. about 1903, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. fresh, h. It. ( inclined to curly) ; dress, dk. clothing, boots, no hat. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. 1 0 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, November 6, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT—< xmiinued. 86.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For obtaining 7s. ( id. and 6s. 6d. by false pretences, 6tb ult.— G. Cooper, b. about 1892, 5ft. bin., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven, very plausible; dress, It. sports coat, lemon waist coat, navy blue trousers, dirty fawn raincoat, bowler hat with peacock feather in band, yellow socks, brown brogue shoes. Called on loser and falsely stated he represented Universal Stores. Manchester, obtained orders for clothing for which deposits were paid, but goods were not delivered. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Fleetwood. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 89.— Northampton ( Boro.) — For leaving his five children chargeable to the Union.— Emmanuel Eccles, C. R. O. No. 2120- 07, b. 1878, 5ft, 2£ in., c. dk., h. and e. brown, scar forehead, coal scar on nose, no teeth ; dress, khaki trousers and tunic, dk. overcoat and cap. A carter ; native of Brad- ford. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and minor offences at DONCASTER, HALIFAX, BRAD- FORD, ALTRINCHAM, MANCHESTER ( Emmanuel Eccles) and BLACKBURN ( Fred Smith). May be accompanied by his wife Mary Ann Eccles ( not wanted). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. 87.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining 25s. by fraud, at Ancoats, 26th ult,— Ralph Edmondson, alias Reece, C. R. O. No. 1534- 06, Case No. 137. 11 - 10- 22. b. 1862, 5ft. 7gin., c. sallow, h. grey, e. brown, clean shaven, limps 1. leg, woman's bust r. forearm, well spoken ; dress, dk. grey suit, tweed cap, fawn raincoat, collar and tie. boots. A mechanic : native of Shrewsbury. Pre. con. of fraud and forgery at WIG AN ( Ralph Edmond- son), BIRKENHEAD, SHREWSBURY, LIVERPOOL ( Albert Rowlands), ST. HELENS ( Albert Edward Rowland), KNUTSFORD ( Albert Edward Rowlands), MANCHESTER and ECCles ( Herbert Atkins). Called at shop and stated he represented the Sealed Bread Bakery of Old Traiford. Asked if vanman employed by the company had called and on being informed he had just left stated his car had broken down and induced loser to lend him above amount promising to return it by vanman the following day ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. MIDLOTHIAN. 88.- Edinburgh ( City).- For obtaining £ 14 10s. 6d by false pretences ( worthless cheques on Messrs. Holt & Co.' s Bank ( L;), between 28- 9- 22 and Sth ult,-— William Mrairo, C. R. O. No. 8578- 22, b. 1897, 5ft 11 in., medium build, c. fresh, h. red, e. grey, slight reddish moustache, wart rt. neck, blue mark side 1. eye ; dress, navy blue suit, blue or It. coloured waterproof, grey felt hat, soft collar, greyish coloured tie, smart appearance. A com- mercial traveller ; native of Aberlady, East Lothian Pre. con. of fraud at. EDINBURGH. Was employed as canvasser for a London firm. May endeavour to obtain employment as ship's steward. Warrant issued. WORCESTERSHIRE . 90.— Stourbridge ( Co.).- For embezzling and steal- ing £ 80 7s. l. 0d., 31st ult.— Thomas Percy Rayson, b. 1875, oft. 7in., slim build, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, wore gold rimless spectacles, clean shaven ; dress. It. grey suit. dk. brown blanket coat ( with belt at back), grey trilby hat, white linen collar, dk. bow, boots ( worn at heels). Was employed as manager at a cinema, and was handed the above amount to pay into bank but failed to do so, and absconded. Warrant issued. hrf. to Supt. Hill, Stourbridge. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh.