THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1922. No. 14!). VOL. IX All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE 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 ( he Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE Please note that the Police Gazette will not i published on Monday, 25th December, 1922. 3.— G Division.— Foi embezzlement.— Thomas Wilkinson, b. 1893, 5ft. 10in., medium build, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, believed large scar on face ; dress, brown suit, collar and tie, It. grey cap, boots, generally carried walking stick. Was employed as deputy lodging house keeper, received £ 6 7s. lOd. on behalf of his employers, converted same to his own use and absconded. Warrant Issued. Inf. to C. R. O. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For forgery at Regina, Canada.— Harold Fisher, b. 1888, 5ft, 10in., h. fair, clean shaven, near sighted and wears heavy lens glasses ; dress, greenish brown overcoat and usually cap. Wears good clothes, but dresses carelessly. A Canadian barrister. Warrant issued. Inf. to above office. 2.— Criminal Record Office.— For offences against bankruptcy law of Australia ( defalcations amounting to £ 6000).— Joseph Isaac Falk, b. 1857, 5ft. 9in., h. dk. ( turning grey), e. black, scar 1. temple, clean shaven. Warrant issued. Inf. to above office. 4.— M Division.— For falsification of accounts. — Richard Maloney, b. 1876, 5ft. llin., stout build, h. dk. ( turning grey), full face, stoops slightly and walks slowly, wears spectacles ; dress, dk. mixture suit and overcoat, bowler hat. Is said to be a solicitor and a native of Cork. Whilst employed as Managing Director and Secretary falsified various bank paying- in slips, etc. Has posted letters at Liverpool and Manchester stating his intention to commit suicide. May associate wdth provision merchants. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. DURHAM. 5.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— For stealing brown leather attache- case and contents, seaman's kit bag and contents ( recovered with the exception of following articles): dk. green raincoat, 2 uniform caps, 2 linen collars ( size 15i), 3 white handker- chiefs, grey singlet, German make razor, lather brush, engineering book, brown leather attache- case.— Joseph Harrison, b. 1887, 5ft. 6 or 7in., ( j THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. proportionate build, c. fresh, h. and moustache dk. ; dress, dk. grey jacket and vest, It. grey trousers, dk. cap, It. coloured muffler. A labourer, or ship's fireman. Assisted loser to convey above luggage to railway station cloak room. Later called at cloak room, asked for the luggage, stated he had lost the voucher but was able to give the number, and was handed the property. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. 6.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 17th or 18th inst., dk. grey rough check tweed jacket and vest ; pair men's boots, rubber soles and heels ; and £ 4 10s.- Albert Duncan, alias Watson, b. 1902, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, c. fresh, h. fair ( inclined to ginger), e. blue, prominent teeth, stoops ; dress, stolen clothing and boots, navy blue trousers ( much worn). A labourer or news- paper seller. May be found in common lodging houses or Salvation Army hostels. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. 7. West Hartlepool ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), between 9th and 16th inst., gent's small silver Geneva watch, plain face, clock numerals, slight dent outer case near hinge; small nickel plated do., gilt mark around numerals, in green wrist strap.— Robert Martin, aliases Robert John Martin and John Robert Robins, C. R. O. No. 15071- 18, b. 1901, 5ft. Gin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Native of Beverley. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at WOLSINGHAM, DURHAM, LANCHESTER, UCKFIELD ( Robert Martin), MIDDLES- BROUGH ( Robert Young), and GATESHEAD ( John Robert Martin). Occupied same bedroom as loser and left without paying his bill. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 8.— Neath ( Co.).— For obtaining credit by fraud at Port Talbot, between 28th ult. and 1st inst.— Brinley Davies, b. 1894, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, but sometimes grows small moustache, well spoken ; dress, It. mixture sports coat, grey flannel trousers, fawn trench coat, It. cap, smart appearance. Telephones hotel keepers from distant town, asks if he can be accommodated, arrives few hours later without luggage, engages rooms, stops for a few days and absconds without paying. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. ISLE OF MAN. 9. Douglas. - For larceny - Louis Black, alias Schwartzman, b. 1892 to 1897, about 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. black, e. grey or blue, one gold tooth ; dress, blue suit, dk. grey overcoat with belt at back, bowler hat, smart appearance. A drapery sales- man ; native of Glasgow. Absconded 13th inst., and may endeavour to leave the country for Canada or America. Known amongst Jewish community in Manchester and Leeds. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Douglas. LANCASHIRE. 10.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) 24 eggs, 16th inst.- A Man, b. about 1892, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven, long features, high cheekbones ; dress, dk. grey trousers, It. fawn raincoat, collar, tic, dk. grey cap. Carried stick. Entered shop and asked to lie supplied with 24 eggs, which were packed in a box. Then asked for some margarine and while- this was being obtained said he would place the eggs in carriage outside shop, and absconded. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 11.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For obtaining cheque for £ 2 3s. 3d. by false pretenccs, 11th inst.— A. V. Wilson, b. about 1896, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue overcoat, black trilby hat. Loser, a chemist, received a telephone message, purporting to come from a Manchester firm of Manufacturing Chemists, stating that one of the firm's cars had broken down and asking loser if he would advance the man the cost of repairs. Later Wilson called and was given above cheque. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 12 — Reedley ( Co.).— For stealing grey Mongolian. fox fur ( recovered), 14th inst.— Mrs. Johnson, b. about 1862, 5ft., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk., full round face, shuffling gait, Irish accent; dress, dk. coat and skirt, dk. coloured wrap over head. Fre- quents common lodging houses. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 13.— Newport ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 8 5s. by false pretenccs ( worthless cheque), 8th inst.— Fred Bennett, b. 1885, about 6ft. c. fresh, h. dk.. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. brown ( turning grey), clean shaven. Native of Cwmcarn ( Mon.). Believed to be accompanied by his wife and three children, under 5yrs. of age. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. NORTHUMBERLAND. 14.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City)— Two Women, Case No. 12, 15- 12- 22. Second identical with Doris White, aliases Marion Collier, Nellie Barker and Mary White, C. R. O. No. 10796- 15, Case No. 9, 15- 12- 22', b. 1897, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. It, brown, e. blue. A traveller ; native of Retford. Pro. con. of fraud and larceny at LEEDS ( Doris White), SHEFFIELD ( Mary Jack White) and BLACK- POOL ( Marion Sykes). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- upon- Tyne. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 15— Nottingham ( City).— George Page, Case No. 4. 13- 12- 22, is identical with Ernest Brailey, aliases Bailey, Westlake, Bird. Wright and Sidney Cyril Coomber, C. R. O. No. 9722- 18, Case No. 119, 8- 11- 22, b. 1893, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, cut scar rt. eyebrow, small scar rt. cheek. An engineer; native of London. Pre con. of stealing and receiving motor cur and cyclestealing at BELFAST ( Ernest Brailey), OSWESTRY ( Sidney Cyril Coombes), SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Frederick Belton) and on C. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. STAFFORDSHIRE. 10. Bilston ( Co.).— A. Fergerson, Case No. 6, 13- 12- 22, is identical with Henry Watson, alias Frederick Colin Ferguson, C. R. O. No. 229- 21. b. 1895, 5ft. 11 Jm., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar centre of head. A metal dealer; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of horsestealing, larceny, cyclestealing, attempted fraud, fraud amd a minor offence at WARWICK ( Henry Watson), BIR- MINGHAM ( Frederick Ferguson), NOTTING- HAM ( Colin Ferguson), PLYMOUTH ( Colin Fergusson) and NEWTON ABBOT ( John MacDonald). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Higgs, Bilston. 17.— Walsall ( Boro.).— For stealing from bed- rooms of public- houses, 15th inst., £ 25 War Saving certificate, issued to Harry Marsh, 111, Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, at Stafford Street Post Office, Walsall; hook of 12 War Saving certificates, issued at Manor Road Post Office, Walsall, to same person ; lady's 18ct. cameo ring, with claret coloured oval shaped stone with figure of man's head thereon ; lady's 9ct. do., set 3 diamonds ; pair 18ct. earrings, screw fasteners, small gold nugget attached ; large door key ; and 5 £ 1 Treasury notes.— A Man, b. about 1899, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. dk., clean shaven, North Country accent: dress, dk. grey suit, black or blue overcoat ( shaped to waist, with velvet collar), bowler hat ( high crown), white linen double collar with black and white knitted tie, carried brown leather attache- case. Stated he was a commercial traveller. In first case was found in smoke room of public- house after premises had been closed ; when challenged by licensee stated he had entered by front door and asked to be allowed to use lavatory. He failed to return and certificates were missed from box in bedroom. In other case, after purchasing drink, asked way to lavatory, and was seen later in kitchen and upon alarm being raised he decamped. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. SUFFOLK ( WEST). — Newmarket ( Co.).— Thomas Alden, Case No. 5, 18- 12- 22, is identical with Thomas Richard Alden, alias Richard Alden, C. R. O. No. 1746- 05, Case No. 37, 25- 9- 22, for portrait, b. 1886, 5ft. Hm., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar upper lip, A groom ; native of Norwich. Pre. con. of fraud, shopbreaking, fowlstealing, larceny and minor offences at NORWICH and SWAINSTHORPE. Obtained furs from man soiling same in market, stating he had customers for them. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Reeve, Newmarket. WARWICKSHIRE. 19.— Nuneaton ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences and stealing ( lodgings), 13th inst,, at Atherstone, gold necklace, snake pattern, small gold cross attached, engraved; gold brooch, with pearl centre and small horseshoe at each end ; gold safety- pin brooch, diamond centre ; lady's gold dress ring, set with 4 rubies and 3 pearls ; gold filled pendant, with screw top ; all steel pocket- knife, two blades ; lady's silver watch, keywind, floral face, engraved back, A. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Farren, Atherstone, on the inside of case.— A Man, b. 1897 to 1902, oft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. pale, h. black ( brushed well back), e. brown, wore pince- nez, well spoken and of good address ; dress, black suit, gre}' and white check cap, collar, small black and white bow, white cotton muffler, black brogue shoes. Called on loser, stated he was an architect and had come from Lichfield to alter plans for local builder ( false) and would require lodgings for two days. Left house next day and after his departure above described jewellery was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Spencer, Nuneaton. 20.— Rugby ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pretences, 4- 10- 22.— James Bernard Dolan, abas Vivian Bernard Dolan, b. 1898, 5ft. 3Jin., medium build, h. brown, e. blue, lame ( believed rt. leg). Stayed at an hotel and telephoned loser whom he had met once before and stated he had passed his final examination sis doctor. Loser came to hotel and Dolan stated he was being sent by Leeds University to Paris to lecture medical students. Stated he had left his wallet at hotel in London and loser gave him 12s. 6d. and following day wired Dolan £ 4 17s. 6d. Later tried to obtain further sum of £ 20 and it was subsequently found that he was unknown at Leeds University. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Clarke, Rugby. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 21.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Robert Sydney Spencer with larceny.— Robert Herbert Spencer, C. R. O. No. 20764- 19, b. 1875, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey. Pre. con. of a minor offence on B. 22.— At Liverpool ( City), charged with fraud- Alfred Wilson Remmer, C. R. O. No. 2934- 16, b. 1887, 5ft 8fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar bridge of nose. A miller ; native of Halifax. Pre. con of larceny and bigamy at BRACKLEY, BRADFORD and BRISTOL. 23.— Remanded at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct, till 22nd inst., charged with housebreaking and larceny.— Frederick Askey, alias Wharton, C. R. O. No. 69- 07, b. 1871, 5ft. 5lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, piece off top rt. ear. A cycle fitter ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of house- breaking, larceny, attempted larceny, uttering base coin and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, ASTON, BLACKPOOL, MANCHESTER, CHESTER, DONCASTER and LUDLOW. 24.— Remanded at Woolwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— R Division case— till 22nd inst., charged as Reginald Brereton with obtaining cheque book by false pretences.— Reginald Ebsworth, C. R. O. No. 1774- 11, Case No. 215, Supplement A. ( Vol. II.), b. 1869, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. iron- grey, e. blue, 2 hairy moles each side neck. An engineer ; native of London. Pre. con of larceny, cycle- stealing, fraud and minor offences at HASTINGS, SOUTHEND- ON- SEA, REIGATE, DOVER, SOUTHAMPTON ( Reginald Ebsworth) and on J, K and P. 25.— At Guildford ( Boro.), charged as Charles William James with cyclestcaling. Michael Phillips, C. R. O. No. 7949- 19, b. 1894, 5ft, lOJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at Dublin. 26.— At Farnborough ( Co.)., charged as John Fisher with causing grevious bodily harm.— John Harbour, alias John Harber, C. R. O. No. 5660- 14, b. 1898, 5ft. 6Jin., c. dk.. h. and e. brown, clasped hands, True Love, butterfly, horse's head and shoe rt., horseshoe, scroll, Rose, heart and dagger 1. forearm. A dealer ; native of Walton- on- the- Hill. Pre. con. of wounding and larceny at HORSHAM ( John Harbour), REIGATE ( John Skilton) and HAYWARDS HEATH ( John Westall). 27.— Remanded at Old Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— H Division case— till 23rd inst., charged with larceny and receiving. Collected quantity of enamel goods from a warehouse, representing that he had been sent by his employer ( false).— Jack Gould, C. R. O. No. 2198- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, li. brown, e. steel- grey; dress, grey worsted suit, grey cap, grey cardigan, black and white striped shirt and collar, black tie, boots. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at MANCHESTER. 28.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct.— F Division case— till 20th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences. Advertised in London and Provincial weekly papers and Daily papors as the Direct Toy Company and the Regent Watch Company, 162, Seven Sisters Road, Holloway ( L.).— Edward Charles Preece, aliases Wednesday, December 20, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. Edgar Charles Preece and Williams, C. R. O. No. 12212- 22, b. 1900, oft. 10in., c. fresh, h. brown ( brushed back), e. blue ; dress, dk. grey suit, blue overcoat ( belt at back, very much worn), It. grey trilby hat, yellow woollen cardigan, double linen collar, brown knitted tie, pink and white shirt, patent button boots. Pre. con. of larceny at WARRINGTON. 29— At Huddersfield ( Co.), charged as Thomas Tooley, with officebreaking.— Thomas Moore, C. R. O. No. S/ 136709, b. 1857, 5ft, 2iin., c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. blue. Pre. con. of breaking and entering and larceny at BLACKPOOL. 30.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged with being on enclosed premises.— Robert Shaw, C. R. O. No. 15398- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., c. swarthy, h. brown, e. blue, woman rt. forearm. A plater ; native of Man- chester. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at MANCHESTER, ALDER- SHOT, GLOUCESTER and CONWAY. 31.— Remanded at Guildhall Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 22nd inst., charged with being a suspected person and stealing and forging a cheque.— Clara Watmough, alias Mrs. Hoy, C. R. O. No. 23100- 18, b. 1898, 5ft. Of in., c. ruddy, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. cheek. A spinner ; native of Astley. Pro. con. of fraud and larceny at LEIGH ( Clara Watmough) and BLACKPOOL ( Maisy Walton). 32.— Remanded at Lydney ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as William Currie with larceny. — Samuel Shannon, C. R. O. No. 18170- 14, b. 1888, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar 1. temple. A ship's cook : native of Dumfriesshire. Pre. con. of larceny at BLANDFORD. 33.— At Rugby ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Thomas Quinn, C. R. O. No. 13370- 21, b. 1902, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. red, e. grey. A steward ; native of Waterford. Pre. con. of larceny at Liverpool. 34.— Remanded at Winchester ( City) Pol. Ct, till 22nd Inst,, charged with larceny.— Frederick Newman, C. R. O. No. 17751- 22, b. 1905, 5ft. lin.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing at SHIPSTON- ON- STOUR ( Frederick Ernest Newman) and on B. 35.— Remanded at Oldham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct, till 21st inst., charged with stealing shovel, etc.— Clifford Wolstencroft, C. R. O. No. 4672- 22, b. 1900, 5ft. 5| in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con of fraud at SADDLEWORTH. 36.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Sidney Howard Price with warehousebreaking.— Fred Wedlock, alias Sidney Grist, C R. O. No. 19469- 20, b. 1902, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at LEEDS. 37.— Remanded at Bridgend ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with breaking and entering.— Alexander Forrester, C. R. O. No. 14088- 22, b. 1880, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. It. blue. A seaman ; native of Scotland. Pre. con of a minor offence at READING. 38.— At Manchester ( City) charged as Madge Clarke with larceny ( servant).- Margaret Ann Clark, C. R. O. No. 20498- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. black, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at GLASGOW. 3!).— Remanded at Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged as Mary Elizabeth Rooney with horsestealing.— Elizabeth Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 18097- 20, b. 1891, 5ft. 3Jin., c. and h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of minor offence on F. 40.— Remanded at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 20th inst., charged as Frederick Kay with larceny— person. Snatched a diamond earring from a lady outside a theatre. Fred Kay, C. R. O. No. 153- 11, b. 1889, 5ft. 6Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, scar over 1. eye ; dress, brown mixture suit, grey cap, black scarf, boots. A hawker ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, larceny— person, receiving and minor offences at LEEDS, SALFORD ( Fred Kay), STOCKTON- ON- TEES ( Frederick- Watson), MANCHESTER ( Frederick Casey), PONTEFRACT ( Fred Kaye) and YORK ( Harry Smith): 41.— Remanded at Denton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst,, charged with larcenv. Lemuel Wragge, C. R. O. No. 24173- 21, b. 1885, 5ft. 9£ in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Over Haddon. Pre. con. of larcenv, cvclestealing and a minor offence at MATLOCK and BAKEWELL. 42.— Remanded at Sharnbrook ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Henry Keach Spyer with stealing pearl necklace.— Henry Spyer, C. R. O. No. 3732- 16, b. 1887, 5ft. 6in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A dealer ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of a minor offence at EDINBURGH. ( j THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 43— Remanded at Leicester ( Co.). Pol. Ct, till 23rd inst., charged with larceny.— William Henry Windle, C. R. O. No. 11924- 15, b. 1883, 5ft. 8Jin.. c. fresh, h. die. brown, e. brown. A stoker ; native of Dublin. Pre. con. of fraud at BRIGHTON. NOTTINGHAM ( William Henry Windle), and MANCHESTER ( John Bruce). METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 44.— T Division.— Awaiting trial at Middlesex Sess. ( L.), commencing 6th prox., committed from Acton P. Sess., charged with stealing motor cycle. — Alfred Powell Garrett ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., medium build, h. dk., e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, khaki uniform. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKLNOHAMSHIRE. 45.— Bletchley ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 60, 18- 12- 22 — Frederick Ellis handed over to M. P. ( Barnet Pol. Station— S Division) together with bicycle. APPREHENSIONS. 46— M. P. D., J Division.— Reginald Ebsworth, C. R. O. No. 1774- 11, Case No. 3, 17- 11- 22. See also Case No. 24 current issue. 47.— Durham, Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— Timothy Constantine, C. R. O. No. 22329- 19, Case No. 2, 29- 11- 22, and sentenced, 16- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt. 48.— Kent, Dover ( Boro.).— Andrew McMullen, Case No. 71, 11- 12- 22. 4! t.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Clara Watmough, C. R. O. No. 23100- 18, Case No. 108, 6- 12- 22. See also Case No. 31 current issue. 50.— Lancashire, Fleetwood ( Co.).— Robert Bradwell, C. R. O. No. 219- 16, Case No. 7, 8- 12- 22. 51.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— C. Read, Case No. 7, 2- 10- 22, and identical with Alfred Wilson Remmer, C. R. O. No. 2934- 16. See also Case No. 22 current issue. 52.— Lancashire. Manchester ( Citv)— Minnie Silwood, C. R. O. No. S/ 130014, Cases Nos. 101, 25- 8- 22 and 6 ( Old Trafford), 1 9- 22. 53.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Walter Mills, Case No. 10, 6- 12- 22. 54— Lancashire, Manchester ( City) Ernest B. Hardy, Case No. 111. 8- 12- 22. 55 — Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Diana Monk, Case No. 11. 1- 5- 22. 56. Lancashire, Reedley ( Co).— Two men, Case No. 121, 24- 11- 22, and identical with Joseph Lord, C. R. O. No. 5412- 18, and Fred Coates, ( no pre. con. traced), respectively. See also Case No. 42, 6- 12- 22. 57. Lancashire, Seaforth ( Co.).— Elizabeth Merrick, C. R. O. No. 13883- 18. Case No. 51, 13- 12- 22. 58.— Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— William Arnot, Case No. 91, 17- 11- 22, at Glasgow, charged with housebreaking. 5!( Staffordshire, Burton- on- Trent ( Co.).— George Parker, C. R. O. No. 17077- 18, Case No. 17, 24- 11- 22, and Sentenced 15- 12- 22 to 3 mos. impt. 60. — Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Sydney Grant Golding, Case No. 121, 13- 12- 22, and identical with Sidney Grant Golding, C. R. O. No. 18346- 22. 61.— Sussex ( East), Haywards Heath ( Co.).— John Harbour, C. R. O. No. 5660- 14, Case No. 8, 27- 9- 22. See also Case No. 26 current issue. 62.— Sussex ( East), Hove ( Boro.).— Annie Simpson, C. R. O. No. 4047- 16, Case No. 60, 11- 9- 17, on C, charged at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.) as Annie Sims with begging. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 63 — Slough ( Co.).— 13th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking scullery window).— Gold bracelet, set pale green peridots between links ; gold pendant, heart shape, fine gold chain attached ; gold brooch, two swallows thereon, set pearls, small chain attached set pearl ; Brazilian beetle, set in gold ( as Wednesday, December 20, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. tie- pin) ; gold pendant, shape of star, set pearls ; gold bar brooch, stone missing ; gold curb bracelet, small ; and 30s. in gold. Inf. to Supt. Pearce, Slough. DERBYSHIRE. 64.— Ashbourne ( Co.).— 13th inst., by house- breaking ( duplicate key) at Doveridge.— Gent's small silver watch, keyless, Swiss make, plain heart engraved on back, black English numerals on white dial, secondhand and not in going order : gent's silver keyless do., plain case, black Roman numerals on- white dial, gold dot over each numeral, gold hands and second finger, glass missing.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1892, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. pale, round face, short quick step and turns rt. foot inwards ; dress, dk. overcoat, dk. clothes, soft collar, tie, dk. trilby hat, brown boots ( highly polished). Carried small brown attache- case. Inf. to Supt. Davics, Ashbourne. 65.— Derby ( Co.)— 3rd inst., by housebreaking ( duplicate key) at Belper.—£ 1 Treasury note ; 18ct. engagement ring, set single diamond, claw setting ; old silver English lover watch, white dial, black numerals, gold hands, Waite, Jeweller, High- street, Cheltenham, on face, three scratches back of case, about 60 yrs. old ; brown leather purse, one compartment, fastens with gold coloured clasp. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. 66. Derby ( Co.).— 15th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking pane of glass in kitchen window and releasing catch), at Markeaton.— Lady's silver watch and chain, small gold flowers engraved on face, double chain ( believed herringbone pattern), silver tassel one end ; gent's silver Waltham watch ; pair field glasses, German make ; and about 35s. — Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1897 to 1902, 5ft. 9in., medium build, thin pale face, clean shaven, turns right foot inwards ; dress, dk. overcoat, blue suit, soft collar, tie, boots, carried attache , asc. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. DUMFRIES- SHIRE. < 17.— Dumfries ( Burgh).— 16th or 17th inst., from public house ( fanlight insecure).— 5 £ 20 notes, Scottish banks ; 2 £ 5 do. ; £ 7 in sovereigns and half sovereigns ; £ 15 in £ 1 bank notes ; £ 20 in £ 1 and 10s. Treasury notes ; canvas bag, containing £ 30 in silver coins, including a large number of 5s. pieces ; canvas bag, containing £ 25 in silver ; small canvas bag, containing £ 2 in 6d. pieces ; small metal cash- box. Inf. to the C. C., Dumfries. FLINTSHIRE. 68.— Mold ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., by burglary at Connah's Quay.— Black skin hearth rug; 7 pairs of boots, men's, sizes 7 and 8 ( 2 pairs surgical), some of the boots have Thurman, Jackson & Co., Bridge Street, Chester, on inner part of uppers ; 2 pairs men's brown boots, size 8 ; 2 black lead brushes ; tin of black boot polish ; tin of brown do. ; 2 woollen shirts ( 1 has khaki neckband, the other white) ; woollen singlet; woollen under pants ; lady's nightdress ; lady's woollen vest; print shirt; pair men's socks, mixed colour; heavy overcoat, man's size, dk. grey material, lining lighter coloured material; blue mackintosh, rubber lined, to fit a girl of about 15 years of age ; white jacket, similar to those worn by butchers ; 5 table cloths ( 4 white and 1 has red and green flowers worked in it); 3 metal table spoons ; 5 or 6 dessert spoons ( metal); fish knife.— Suspicion is attached to Two Youths, b. about 1904, 5ft. 1 or 2in. ; dress, believed dk. clothing. One carried a sack. Inf. to Supt. Connah, Mold. 69.— Mold ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst., by burglary at Hawarden.— Lady's purple coat, grey collar and cuffs ; lady's green Burberry coat ; bottle of brandy ; bottle of ginger wine ; silver sugar- basin,, green lined ; case of silver tea knives ; 4 silver tea. spoons, marked H. ; 9 dessert spoons, marked D. ; 5 dinner forks, marked D. ; 3 egg spoons ; table do., marked D. ; 4 small forks, marked D. ; caddy spoon ; small clock ; 3 silver fish knives and forks ; small tea caddy and spoon ; 4 table cloths, with red border ; 3 linen tea cloths, crochet edge ; 3 table napkins, marked Sawrey 12 ; tray cloth, crochet, edge ; and some provisions. Inf. to Supt. Connah, Mold. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 70.— Cirencester ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 41, 13- 12- 22. It has now been ascertained that the following articles are missing.— 2 gold medallions, about the size of 5s. piece, Presented to Sir Thomas Bazlev bj' the Coqx> ration of Liverpool, for services rendered, thereon ; Mauser automatic pistol, about 12m. long, gunmetal barrel and brown wood stock ; electric torch, round, about Sin. long and lAin. diameter, very 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. good quality, covered with green imitation leather, very bright white metal ends ; gold dress cigarette- case, curved shape, fluted cover, coat- of- arms and QUI VIDET SUPERIOR EST thereon ; lady's imitation gold chatelaine, studded with imitation diamonds, containing 2 thimbles and pair scissors ; white calico bag, about 1yd. long and 9in. deep, with tightening string threaded around top, divided into 3 compartments, and the words Notes, Copper and Silver written in ink on the outside of compartments ; and about £ 10. Inf. to Supt. Price, Cirencester. HAMPSHIRE, 71.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— 15th inst., by burg- lary ( 2 cases) ( forcing citch of window with instrument).— 6 large silver plated table forks ; 3 small do. ; 3 pickle do. ; 2 dessert knives and forks ; 3 jam spoons ; 9 dessert do. ; 3 table do. ; gravy do. ; 2 tea do. ; egg do. ; soup ladle ; 4 ser- viette rings; 2 carving rests ( all marked D. ;) 6 large plated table forks ; 6 dessert do. ; 6 large table spoons ; G dessert do. ; 6 tea do. ; 4 egg do ; 2 plated sauce ladles ; large silver soup do. ; large silver table spoon ; 2 silver tea do. ; 2 plated fruit knives and forks, with discoloured white handles ; 2 fish knives with white bone handles ; 2 small salt spoons, spade pattern ; pair sugar tongs; 2 small pepper boxes ( all marked P. M. V.) ; cheque for £ 10 10s., drawn on Lloyd's Bank ; gent's very heavy J- length tweed overcoat, 2 vertical pockets outside, 2 inside pockets, lined black silk, fit man about 5ft. 9in. ; and about £ 3. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. KENT. 72.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— 15th or 16th inst., by burglary ( forcing scullery window and billiard room door with box opener).— Gent's soft blue serge frock coat, with black buttons, Rose, Gravesend, on tab ; silver cruet, with 7 cut glass bottles ( top of pepper box missing) ; 2 chased silver serviette rings ; 6 silver apostle tea spoons ; 12 plated do. ; 2 pairs plated nutcrackers ; pair plated sugar tongs ; small cheap nickel clock ; cheap leather cigar- case, holds 3 or 4 cigars ; crocodile hide cigarette- case, metal comers ; pair tortoiseshcll rimmed glasses ; 2 meerschaum and amber cigar holders, carved woman's head ; afternoon tea cloth, blue edging, about 4m. wide ; white tablecloth, with initials ( believed J. Z.) in white cotton in centre ; and £ 8 in Treasury notes. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 73.— Bury ( Co.).— 6th or 7th inst.. from a shed.— Black leather cart bridle, nickel plated silver band over red patent leather face- piece, ordinary plain blinkers, nickel plated ball on each, nickel plated earrings, twisted running bit; pair black leather reins, brass buckles. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. 74.— Bury ( Co.).— 15th inst., from shop at Heywood.— Skunk shawl wTap, lined blue and gold silk brocade, 50in. long, 7- strand deep, arm holes at each side.— Suspicion is attached to A Woman, b. 1872, 5ft. 2in., stout build, c. fresh, h. sandy ; dress, fawn raincoat, black silk hat, black stockings and shoes. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. £ 20 Reward. 75.— Manchester ( City).— 11th inst., from tram- car.— Half- Gladstone bag, brown leather, 24in. by 18in. by 8in., contained : Rings— case of 36 9ct. paste cluster ; case of 36 9ct. paste 3- stone ; case of 18 9ct. twin aquamarine, lady's ; 14 gent's 9ct. signet ; 4 gent's 9ct. garnet, single stone ; case of 9 18ct. rose diamond cluster ; 3 18ct. dress, 3 large red stones ; 12 18ct. lady's aquamarine ; 6 18ct., 3 sapphires ; 6 18ct., whit © sapphire ; 18ct., 3 diamonds, platinum sot, straight, 135 points in weight; 18ct., 2 diamonds, platinum set, 93 points ; do., 1 diamond, platinum set, 95 points ; do., set 80 points ; do., set 62, points ; do., set 35 points ; 6 18ct. half hoop small, set diamonds in platinum; 18ct., 3 diamonds, crossover ; 24 9ct. dress, 3 garnets ; 6 18ct., 2 diamonds, crossover; 16 18ct., 3 diamonds, straight; 9ct. cameo ; 6 18ct. engagement, opal ; 3 18ct. watch heads, rectangular ; 3 square and 6 fancy shaped 18ct. wristlet heads; 6 9ct. watch- bracelets, expanding, assorted ; 5 do. rolled gold expanding ; 24 do. gilt, pearl expanding ; 18 9ct. lever heads, assorted : 18 do., assorted, Dominant ; 6 9ct. cylinder heads, assorted ; 5 18ct. heads, with moire bands ; 5 20- years rolled gold hunter watches, Dennison cases ; 2 10- years rolled gold open face English movement; 2 20- years rolled gold do., hunter, English movement; 6 silver do., lever movement; 3 10- years hunter do., Elgin cases ; 6 silver do., cylinder ; 11 silver wristlet do., 8 jewels ; 6 5- years rolled gold do., 8 jewels ; 6 silver enamel wristlet do., lever movement; 2 silver alarm do. ; 3 gent's 9ct. do., screw backs ; 3 do., with dome, It. cases ; 9ct. Russell do. ; 18ct. English lever do., keyless ; 18ct. open face do., second hand ; 20- years gold filled Waltham do., 15 jewels ; 2 gent's 9ct. do., engraved cases ; 6 silver and 4 E. P. N. S. calendars, various ; 7 silver and mother- o'- pearl trinket stands, various ; 3 small silver trinket boxes ; Wednesday, December 20, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 5 silver mounted smelling bottles, various ; 5 amber necklets, graduated ; 3 imitation tortoise- shell clocks, fancy ; do. wood ; 6 silver and 4 E. P. N. S. photo frames ; 5 silver cigarette- cases ; 3 silver cups ( 2 small) ; tea knives, in case, A. The above reward will be paid by the C. C., Manchester, to the first person who gives informa- tion which leads to the conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the above property, or proportionately to the value recovered. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. £ 20 Reward. 76.— Manchester ( City).— 12th or 13th inst., from an office.— 4 o- strand natural skunk stoles, dk. brown, lined brown silk ; 4- strand natural dc. ; 5- strand do., 2yds. long, lined brocade silk ; natural dk. skunk cape, 35 to 40 skins, fastens with 2 brown silk cords with skunk tassels, lined bright brocade silk ; 3 1 i- skins Mongolian fox furs, lined brown silk, clip fasteners ; 2 3- skin Patagonian kid fox stoles, 3 tails, 1 head, lined slate silk ; Patagonian fox stole, 4 skins, no heads ; do., 2 skins, large size, 1 head and tail • dc., skin, head and tail; 3 blue wolf stoles, slate silk lining, natural noses, fastens with chains and clips ; 2 blue wolf stoles, shaped, extra large. The above reward will be paid by the C. C., Manchester, to the firstperson who gives informa- tion which leads to the conviction of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the above property, or proportionately to the value recovered. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 77.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 14th or 15th inst., from private garage at Stretford ( forcing pad- lock).— M. L. magneto, No. 17944/ B ; and padlock. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 78.— Southport ( Boro.).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking back window and releasing catch).— Gold brooch, bar pattern, set 5 diamonds in platinum ; gold do., bar pattern, set aqua- marines ; gold do., bar pattern, set turquoise ; gold ring, set 5 opals ; do., set 3 sapphires, 2 diamonds ; do., set aquamarine ; gold bracelet, curb chain pattern, clasp fastening, safety chain attached ; gold locket, oval shape, enamelled, 2 photos inside ; 2 gold neckchains, long, fine ; platinum do., set pink corals ; silver card- case, M. H. thereon ; and about £ 3 15s. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. NORFOLK. 79.— East Dereham ( Co.).— 14th inst., by burglary ( forcing window and cutting sash cord), at Bylaugh.— 2 miniature photos, in frames, set brilliants ; gold rattle, with 8 bells, set brilliants, whistle one end, pink coral other end ; flat gold whistle, David inscribed thereon ; collection of about 90 old gold watch keys, set stones of various shapes.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1892, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. pale, e. dk. ( large), heavy black moustache, prominent nose, Jewish appear- ance ; dress, dk. suit, It. fawn overcoat, bowler hat, boots. Accompanied by another man driving motor car of following description : rather long, grey or It. stone colour, black mudguards, similar to Rover or Standard model, 5- seater. Inf. to Supt. Mann, East Dereham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 80.— Nottingham ( City).— 14th or 15th inst., by clubhousebreaking ( forcing door).— Two 9ct. medals, size of half- crown, with billiard player and table in enamel in centre ; 9ct. do. heart shaped, with billiard player and table, in raised panel at front, inscribed on back, Ted of W. M. C. Billiard League 12- 13, Stephenson Memorial Club ; do., heart shaped as above, word Billiards raised in front, no inscription at back ; plain gold medal, size of half- crown, plain shield in centre, with raised scroll around it ; £ 5 bronze and 3d. pieces ; quantity of Player's and Gold Flake cigarettes and cigars. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 81— Wellington ( Co.).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( door insecure).— 9ct, keeper ring, engraved; gent's green suede purse, clasp fastening, 3 compartments and 1 small do. for stamps ; lady's gold curb bangle, medium weight, with lock and safety chain attached; pair oval gold cuff- links, engraved ; gold neck- chain with gold pendant, shamrock pattern, attached ; gold brooch, red stone in centre; plain gold ring, diamond set in claw ; cheap platinum brooch, straight and set 3 stones ; several gent's handkerchiefs ( some white with coloured borders, 1 white with navy border), marked J. E. Morris ; and about £ 5. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellington. SURREY. 82.— Godalming ( Co.).— Case No. 43, 15- 12- 22, cancelled. Notes traced and thief arrested. ( j THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. SUSSEX ( EAST). £ 50 Reward. 83.— Brighton ( Boro.).— 14th inst., from hotel bedroom.— Large pendant, set 300 or 400 small diamonds in platinum, with filigree work thereon, gold screw pin at back, convertible into brooch ; lady's 18ct. 3- stone diamond ring, claw setting, stones size of small peas, old- fashioned cut; do., set 2 diamonds and sapphire, claw setting ; Oct. chain purse, curb pattern, knob fastening ; blue beaded handbag, size about 6in. by 5in., imitation tortoiseshell top. knob fastening.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of A. Creswolde Williams, b. about 1882, about 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. pale, h. It. brown, believed very slight moustache, full face ; dress, blue suit, trilby hat, in possession of gold and tortoiseshell combination cigar and cigarette- case. Engaged room at hotel, and whilst loser was at lunch, left dining- room, went upstairs and immediately afterwards left the hotel. Left behind Small black cabin trunk, brown leather corners, about 2ift. x lAft., label with Bibby Line, Passenger to Rangoon, Mortar Mill Quay, Birkenhead, thereon, list of clothing stuck on lid inside, dated 24- 1- 19 ; brown suit- case, new handle, brass fittings, wide chocolate colour band around centre of case, label with A. Creswolde Williams, Tipton Court, Worcester, Pass, to Brighton, thereon ; compressed cardboard do. : red check travelling rug; pair black evening trousers, new ; dove- grey dress waistcoat, white buttons; small brown leather wallet; silver match- box, engine- turned, ring at side, initials C. C. F. thereon ; 2 silver paste diamond bracelets, star and marquise pattern ; pair Oct. 4- ball drop earrings, screw fastening; sleeve- link, sardonyx stone; portion of corresponding link; pair of rubber gloves. The cases, on opening, contained old newspapers, rags, jam jars and tins. The above reward will be paid by the loser to any person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the thief and recovery of the property, or in the proportion to the amount of such property recovered. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. pin ; long old- fashioned gilt neckchain, with lorgnette attached, in gold chased frames ; gold pendant, containing 2 photos ( man and woman, either side) ; small do., open one side, blue enamel back ; lady's gold ring, set 3 oval corals, setting for 6 other stones, stones missing. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE. 85.— York ( City).— 15th inst., from hut used as an office.— 96 Is. 7d. insurance stamps, 96 lOd. do., 10s. Treasury note, £ 5 in silver and 7s. in copper : cheque book on the London City and Midland Bank ( Blossom Street Branch, York), numbers of cheques 51169 to 51192; a safe weighing about 2 cwt. had been carried about 700 yards and the back torn off and property extracted. Inf. to the C. C., York. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 86.— Leeds ( City).— 16th or 17th inst., from a dwelling house.— Diamond cluster pendant, large diamond in centre, surrounded by smaller ones, on fine link platinum chain ; gold engagement ring, set 3 diamonds in platinum claw : gold dress ring, set 3 emeralds and 2 diamonds or vice versa : lady's gold signet do., set brown stone, monogram E. P. carved thereon ; platinum and pearl necklet with diamond spray in front, tassel of pearls suspended ( pearl and platinum alternately); large star shape brooch, set diamonds shaped like rising sun ; gold pheasant do., band of platinum around neck like collar; safety- pin do., with single pearl surrounded by diamonds, liin. long ; gold bar do., set large opal and 4 diamonds ( one missing) : gold locket, round shape, on long gold chain, containing hair, fits similarly to dust- procf case ; 18ct. gold cigarette- case, engine turned, with monogram E. R. T. in raised letters, Mrs. Taylor, Hawkhills, Gledhow- lane, Chapeltown inside. Inf. to the C. C., Leeds. 84.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— 16th inst., by house- breaking ( 2 cases), ( window insecure and forcing window with instrument). - Blue enamel and gilt toilet set, comprising 2 hair brushes ( white bristles), clothes do., long soft do., oblong looking glass ; gold curb bracelet, alternate links, chased, padlock attached : gilt bracelet, with Virol bottle and a miniature mussel shell attached ; cameo brooch, woman's head, set in gold, with long 87.— Rotherham ( Boro.).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing cellar window).— Lady's 9ct. wristlet watch, octagon or hectagon shape, gate pattern bracelet attached, minute hand sticks at 25 minutes to the hour ; 15 or 18ct brooch, 2in. long, crescent shape, turquoise in centre ; gent's gold signet ring, M. C. engraved thereon. Inf to the C. C., Rotherham. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 88.— A Division.— 16th inst., " Clement Talbot," 1922 model. MO- 458. Chassis No. 12868. 8- 18 H. P. Two- seater open touring body with single dickey seat. Colour Royal blue. Upholstery Royal blue leather. Windscreen ( cleaner attached made of rubber and black tin). Spare petrol can painted Royal blue ( locked). Plate on near side dashboard engraved Supplied by Hewins & Co., Maidenhead. Excise Licence, October, 1922, attached. 89.— P Division.— 15th or 16th inst.. " Standard," 1920 model. MD- 101. Chassis and engine Nos. 13290. 9.5 H. P. Worm drive. Canley two- seater body with dickey. Colour buff. Black mudguards. Upholstery black leather. Tyres— 1 Beldam, 1 Goodrich, 2 Michel in. A. A. badge on radiator. Maker's badge ( Union Jack) missing from front of radiator. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22. Loser holds Registration Book. OXFORDSHIRE. 90.— Oxford ( Co.).— 18th inst., " B. S. A.," 1922 model. FC- 4570. Chassis No. 152. Engine No. S. 137. 10 H. P. Worm drive. Two seater body. Colour grey, aluminium bonnet, upholstery blue. Rotax electric lighting and self starter. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. The aluminium bonnet was found about half a mile outside Oxford and the car minus the bonnet was probably driven towards London. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— P Division.— Adverting to Case No. 67, 1- 12- 22. Additional inf.— Engine No. 9779. Frame No. 50962. £ jj^ U £ & 92.— T Division.— 15th inst., " Bradbury," solo, 1914 model. XH- 2172. Engine No. W. S. 12. 4 H. P. Belt drive. Colour black with Oxford blue petrol tank. Copper exhaust pipe. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registra- tion Book. 93.— W Division.— 17th inst., Bradbury," solo. AR- 1905. Serial No. 31916. 3i H. P. Belt drive. Colour aluminium with black panel outlined green. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 94.— X Division.— 17th inst.. " A. J. S," com- bination. 1920 model. MD- 5176. Chassis No. 14153. Engine No. 1617. Chain drive. Canoe shaped sidecar with triplex windscreen. Colour black, gold lined. Upholstery red pegamoid. Lucas acetylene lighting ( not Mag- dyno). Excise Licence, 10- 1- 22, attached Loser holds Registra- tion Book. DEATHS. 95.— Robert Phillips, aliases F. C. Grant, F. W. Roberts, R. C. Grant, Robert Roberts and R. C. Bowden, C. R. O. No. 16882- 19, died 14- 12- 22. Pre. con. of larceny on W. Had cons, for larceny, robbery, housebreaking and minor offences in SOUTH AFRICA. 96.— Henry Bryant, C. R. O. No. 2223- 02, died in Peterhead Prison, 15- 11- 22. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fowlstealing, fraud and minor offences at BATH. TEMPLE CLOUD ( Henrv Bryant), DUBLIN. BRISTOL, WESTON BATH. BLAIRGOWRIE and PERTH ( Harry Bryant). RE- CONVICTIONS. 97.— Noah Carter, C. R. O. No. S/ 118439, was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 13- 12- 22, to 6 mos. impt., for larceny. Pre. con. of house- breaking, larceny, fraud and minor offences at WINCHESTER ( John Smith), ALTON ( Noah Saunders) and on Z. 98.— William Fortune, C. R. O. No. 104- 22, was sentenced at Newport Pagnell ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 8- 12- 22. ( j ( j THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wed nesday, December 20, 1922. RE- CONVICTIONS- continued. 99.— James Cooksley, C. R. O. No. 1828- 02, was sentenced at Cirencester ( Co.) P. Sess., 11- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt.. for loitering. See Case No. 43, G- 12- 22. 100 — Arthur White, C. R. O. No. 104- 19. was sentenced at Greenwich Pol. Ct, ( L.), 14- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt, See Case No. 10, 11- 12- 22. 101— John Robert Burlinson, C. R. O. No. S/ 123018. was sentenced at Hull ( City) P. Sess., 15- 12- 22. to 6 mos. impt, See Case No. 112, 13- 12- 22. 102 — Robert Knight, C. R. O. No. 6775- 14, was sentenced at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 12- 12- 22. to 3,3 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.), for fraud. Forty- six other similar cases ( locally) and numerous offences in other districts were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 104, 1- 12- 22. 103.— Henry Thomas Fry, C. R. O. No. S/ 158426, was sentenced at Grays P. Sess., 15- 12- 22, to 3 weeks impt. See Case No. 9, 13- 12- 22. 104. William Henry Bramley, C. R. O. No. 6044- 21, was sentenced at Grimsby ( Boro.) P. Sess., 11- 12- 22, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 6- 12- 22. lor,.— Phoebe Jane Law, C. R. O. No. 1828- 20, was, at Fleetwood ( Co.) P. Sess., 14- 12- 22, discharged under P. O. Act and sent to a home. See Case No. 102, 13- 12- 22. 106.— Albert Hardiner, C. R. O. No. 1985- 97, was sentenced at C. C. C., 11- 12- 22, to 3 yrs. pen. for breaking and entering, larceny and being a h. c. See Case No. 17, 20- 11- 22. LATER INFORMATION. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SOMERSETSHIRE. 107 — Dunster ( Co.).— 14th inst., in river at Luccombe.— The body of A Man, with his throat out. b. about 1877, length about 6ft., slight build, h. black ( turning grey), thin features, clean shaven, full set of false teeth with exception of one tooth missing rt. side top plate : dress, navy blue suit, black Derby pattern It, boots ( recently re- soled and with rubber heels), blue woollen socks, grey woollen vest and pants, grey Army pattern shirt with striped collar. Close to body, lying on bank of river, were following articles, viz. :— brown canvas kit- bag with shoulder straps : It. colour mackintosh ; all wool grey coat ( very long for wearing under mackintosh); soft white collar, size 15 ; dk. grey knitted tie ; fawn trilby hat with band of same colour and bow behind, N. B. Laughton Written in ink inside ; pair gent's It. Derby pattern boots, size 8 : pair grey pyjamas ; pair gold rimmed pince- nez ; tourist book of Devon ( A. Beer or Bur written inside) ; safety razor with blades ; black handle ordinary razor ( covered with blood) : black leather folding purse, containing 8d. bronze : pair pebbles for spectacles ; brown handle pen- knife; and several white handker- chiefs with name A. Beer or Bur on three. C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7048. Inf. to Supt. Hallett, Dunster. MISSING. LINCOLNSHIRE. 108 — Bourne ( Co.).— Since 8th inot,, from Swin- stead Hall.— Horace Allen Chatfield, C. R. O. Ref. Wednesday, December 20, 1022. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION continued. MISSING— continued. No. M/ 7047, b. 189S, about 6ft., c. sallow, h. and e. dk. brown, clean shaven, long thin face, tattooed arms ; dress, navy blue suit, It. blue blanket overcoat with belt at back, grey cap, dk. grey scarf with green stripe, blue socks, brown brogue shoes. A butler. Was discharged from Navy with concussion and is believed to be wandering, suffering from loss of memory. Inf. to Supt. Duffin, Bourne. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 109.— Awaiting trial at Northampton ( Boro.) Q. Sess., charged as Arthur William Briggs with stealing bow aged 11 vrs — Arthur William Thomas Briggs, C. R. O. No. 20903- 19, b. 1874, oft. 5in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue ( defective vision). A motor mechanic ; native of Northampton. Pre. con. of larcenv and minor offences at NORTH- AMPTON, KETTERING and BATLEY ( Arthur William Briggs). 110.— At Perth ( Co.), charged as Walter Oliver, with stealing gent's watch, gold mounted albert and pocket wallet containing Post Office Savings Bank book — Norman Walter Oliver, C. R. O. No. 5818- 17, b. 1899, 5ft. 7Hn., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A steward ; native of Middlesbrough. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at MID- DLESBROUGH. DEAL, LUTON, SOUTH BANK and on L. PROPERTY STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 111. Leigh ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst,, from pawnshop ( breaking window with brick).— Silver lever watch, John Forest, Maker to Admiralty, on dial ; do., Lancashire Watch Co., London and Prescot, on dial; 9ct. necklet and pendant : lady's small dress ring, set 3 diamonds ; about 12 silver alberts. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. LINCOLNSHIRE. 112. Bourne ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 53, 13- 12- 22. Amended and additional inf. Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1887 to 1892, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. fair, h. It., rather sharp in speech and actions ; dress, It. grey cloth suit, fawn overcoat, respectable appearance.— 2nd, b. about 1884, slightly over medium height, c. pale, e. very dk. ( rather small), prominent nose ( rather broad at base), foreign appearance ; dress, navy blue lounge suit, bowler hat ( small crown), collar and tie, It. boots. Both men are in posses- sion of bicycles. The former may be identical with James Walter Burrows, C. R. O. No. M/ 6466, Case No. 42, 29- 6- 21. Inf. , to Supt, Duffin, Bourne. Printed and Published for Hia M* j « » tv' 8 Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police Diatriot, New Scotland Yard. London, S W . Wednesday, December 20, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOlNG TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 11: » .- Colchester ( Boro.).— For obtaining money bv false pretences. 29th ult.— William Fairhurst, C. R. O. No. 101- 19. Cases Nos. 241. Supplement A ( V' » l. 1.) and 11, 8- 12- 22, b. 1880. 5ft. 4? in.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, small dk. moustache, speaks quickly, Midland accent : dress, dk. suit and cap, collar and tie. A traveller ; native of Blackburn. Pre. con. of fraud at GLASGOW ( William Hay- hurst), BEACONSFIELD ( William Barnes), GOOLE and ELLESMERE PORT ( William Fairhurst). Represented himself as traveller for the Barnard Manufacturing Company, Norwich ( false), obtained order for picture frame mouldings and payment for same. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Colchester. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 114.— St. Ives ( Co.).— For stealing two pheasants ( recovered) at Abbots Ripton, 25th ult. William Onyett. b. about 1880. about 5ft. 3 or 4in., very stout, c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven, impediment in speech : dress, dk. tweed suit. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gale, St. Ives. KENT. 115.— Sevenoaks ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretenccs ( worthless cheque), lady's bicycle ( recovered) and several head of poultry ( part recovered)— W. Naylor, b. about IS92, 5ft. 5in., c., h. and moustache fair : dress, long dk. grey overcoat, grey tweed suit, grey cap, smart appear- ance. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Sevenoaks. NORTHUMBERLAND. 110. Blyth ( Co.). For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences, at Earsden. 11th inst.— A Man who gave name of Jones, b. about 1892, 5ft 0 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, e. dk., clean shaven; dress, blue overcoat with belt at back, grey trousers, grey trilby hat, yellow socks, brown boots, carried brown leather case : in possession of gent's bicycle. Called at farm houses, stated he was traveller for the Universal Stores, Manchester ( false). Agreed to supply motor cycle for t28 10s. Asked for and received above amount as deposit, but failed to supply machine. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hutchison, Blyth. 117. Blyth ( Co.).— For failing to appear at Northumberland Ass., 2nd ult.. on charge of bigamy. Mary Ann Ellen Dixon, I). 1885. 5ft. 5in., proportionate build, c. pale, h. brown, e. blue, round face, sometimes wears gold rimmed eye- glasses. A housekeeper or domestic servant. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hutchison, Blvth. SHROPSHIRE. 118. Wellington ( Co.).— For obtaining food, lodgings and £ 1 by false pretences- Kate Farr, alias Edith Smith, b. 1889, 5ft. 5in. slim build, h. dk. brown ; dress, navy blue costume ( shabby), It. blue straw " hat, pink scarf, shoes. William Smith, b. 1887. 5ft, (> or 7in., stiff build, h. dk., brown moustache, partially paralysed 1. side, uses stick : dress, dk. grey overcoat: navy blue jacket and waistcoat, grev trousers, white muffler, brown trilby hat. Obtained lodgings, 4th inst., and paid for one night. Next day Farr told loser she had obtained employment as a dressmaker locally and arranged to remain in lodgings. Both left. 14th inst., without paying. Accompanied by two children, ages 0 yrs. and 2 yrs. respectively. Warrants issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellington. SUSSEX ( EAST). 111).— Hove ( Boro).— For stealing ( trick— ringing the changes), £ 5— A Woman, b 1882 to 1892, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. and h. believed dk.; dress, brown beaver coat, small hat with turned up brim, or grey coat with belt at back, black velvet hat. ( turned up all round). Entered shop, THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 192 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT continued. made small purchase and tendered £ 5 note. Was handed the change, and then produced 4 £ 1 and 2 10s. notes, and asked for the to note back. This was handed to her and she then asked for a € 10 note in return for the £ 5 note and the Treasury notes. The £ 10 was handed her and the loss not discovered till later. - May be accompanied by another woman, l>. 1872 to 1882. 5ft. 7in.. e. pale : dress, black costume with black buttons down sides, large black velvet hat ( turned down in front), smart appearance. Inf. to the C. C.. Hove. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 120. Wliitby ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 2s. bv false pretences. 21st ult. R. Russell, aliases C. Cooper. R. Simpson and Claude Harrison, b. about 188( 5, 5ft. 0 or Tin.. medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven, very plausible : dress, navy blue overcoat with velvet colla/ grey sports jacket, yellow vest, grey trousers, carried brown attache- case. Called on bakers and confectioners, stated he represented Keene & Coy., Hull, Printers and Publishers ( false), obtained orders for calendars and payment for same. Accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), b. 1892 to 1894, 5ft. 2in.. slender build, c. fresh, h. very dk.. thin face, Scottish accent ; dress, brown fur coat with tails on collar, brown or blue dress. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Harrison. Whitby.