THE POLICE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1923. No. 1. VOL X. 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, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE Attention is directed to the notices which appeared in the Police Gazette of 11th and 15th December, 1922, with respect to the supply of copies of Supplement A of the Police Gazette for 1923. Chief Officers of Police, who have not already notified the Commissioner of Police of the number of copies required for the current year, will oblige by doing so at their early convenience. In the meantime the same number of copies will be supplied as heretofore. = DOUBTFUL TRADERS & SWINDLERS. THE FOLLOWING List of Doubtful Traders and Swindlers is inserted for the information of Police. Complaints are frequently received, but no action can be taken against the offenders unless process is first obtained by persons defrauded :— 1.— Universal Trading Co. ( Bargain Watch Co.).— Williams & Lloyd— carry on so- called puzzle competitions as a means of inducing the public to purchase watches and chains of a trumpery nature. Many complaints received. ( No. 53078.) 2.— Davis & Co., aliases Allen & Co., 9, Peckham Park- road, and Alfred & Co., 26, Denmark- hill, S. E., and other addresses in various parts of London, pawnbrokers and jewellers. They adver- tise unredeemed pledges at very low prices ; but the articles usually turn out to be of inferior quality.— POLICE GAZETTE, 7th November, 1902, ( No. 50637.) 3.— The Empire Ring Co. ( E. Purdon, Ltd.), The Premium Watch Co., The Stockwell Watch Co.— Carried on by a man known as Charles Lewis, who inserts misleading advertisements as to the class of goods offered for purchase by instalments. Numerous complaints have been received from persons who consider that their money has been obtained from them by false pretences. ( No. 70631.) 4.— Beatrice Estelle, or Madam Evelyn, Andrews, & C., 121, Abbeville- road, Clapham park, S. W., 36, Castle- street, Luton, and other addresses. — Man named Sam Woolf also uses this name, buys second- hand clothing at sale rooms and advertises as lady's- maid with'ladies' clothing for disposal. Many complaints of unsatisfactory transactions have been received. Beatrice Andrews has been convicted. ( No. 50812). 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 1, 1923. DOUBTFUL TRADERS— continued. 5.— Gold Brick Swindle.— Swindlers write from America to relations of lately deceased persons, stating that the deceased had assisted writer to start a business ( generally gold prospecting), that the business has prospered, and he is desirous of handing a share of the profits to his benefactor or family. Correspondence ensues, and finally an advance of money is requested upon the security of a bar of gold. The bar of gold is really brass.— POLICE GAZETTE, 7th March, 1902. ( No. 57235.) 6.— The Gordon Memorial Day Nursery and The Shaftesbury Memorial, Shoe Black Brigade for the Homeless, Destitute, Deaf, Dumb and Crippled Boys, 154 Denmark- street, St. George's- in- the- East.—- Conducted by Andrew McLaglen, who poses as a Bishop He now resides at Mona House, Grove- park- terrace, Chiswick. It has not yet been found possible to sustain a criminal prosecution.— POLICE GAZETTE, 26th January, 1906, and 24th August, 1906. ( No. 33434.) 7.— Hamburg Lotteries. — These and other foreign lotteries are illegal, and the Police will give no assistance or advice to persons who meddle with them.— POLICE GAZETTE, 25th November, 1898. ( Gen. Regy.) 8.— Kew Trading Association, 16, Victoria Parade, Kew.— Many complaints reach Police because of the misleading nature of its advertise ments. Nothing has been ascertained to justify Police action. ( No. 51149.) 9.— Henry Maynard, 335, Bethnal- green- road, London, E.— A livestock dealer concerning whom numerous complaints have been received during the past nine years. Transactions usually settled satisfactorily only after repeated reminders. ( G. R. No. 462491.) 10.- George Scrimshaw, using the names of Mrs. Clayton, W. Francis, W. Johnson and Morris, and the addresses, 3, Omega- terrace, and 129, King's- road, Chelsea, answers advertisements for the sale or purchase of dogs. His transactions are unsatisfactory, but in some few cases he appears to pay for dogs obtained, and to send dogs for money received. A number of complaints are received. He has been convicted. ( C. I. D., No. 60947.) 11. Spanish Swindle.— This fraud has many phases, the most common being a sum of money either buried in the ground or impounded some- where on account of debt, which, on being released, is to be divided between the swindler or his orphan daughter and the dupe.— POLICE GAZETTE, 21st October, 1898. ( No. 19493.) 12.— D. Stevens or Davies or Harris, & c., The Laurels, West Drayton, Middlesex.— Dealer in birds, which he advertises for sale, but fails to upply for some time. Usually makes excuse that s orders arrive faster than he can satisfy them. ( No. 50691.) 13.— Stramonium Cigarette ; Cement & Marking Ink Fraud.— The swindlers call upon shopkeepers and induce them to become agents for the sale of Stramonium, Bronchial and other cigarettes, marking inks and cement.— POLICE GAZETTE, 2nd May, 1902, and 16th October, 1908. ( No. 50656.) 14.— Varney, 40, Angel- lane, Stratford.— Some- times advertises in the names of Hummel and Goodwin. Deals in live stock, & c. Very dilatory in his business methods, and makes plausible excuses when complaints are received. ( No. 51149.) 15.— Mrs. A. Williams, Bramwoods Farm, Highwood, Chelmsford.— Advertises pigs, poultry, rabbits, etc., for sale, describing them as clean, healthy, etc. Very seldom has them in possession. Accepts orders from persons residing at long distances, scours the district to find animals or birds, which are generally inferior to those adver- tised. Very dilatory. Numerous complaints received of unsatisfactory dealings. Money is returned if pressure is brought to bear on her. 16.— Thomas Williams, Robert Williams, Arthur Williams and Thomas Whittaker, all of Twites Farm, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex. Advertise pigs, poultry and rabbits for sale, describing them as strong, healthy, etc. Very seldom have them in possession, accept orders from persons residing at a long distance and supply animals or birds which are infer* or to those advertised. Are very dilatory, and numerous complaints of unsatisfactory transactions have been received. Money is returned if pressure is- brought to bear on them. The name Williams is usually used when adver- tising pigs, and Whittaker in respect of the poultry and rabbits. NOTE. For the information of Police and for their guidance, it is to be noted that there is a tendency among certain doubtful traders to dispose of the letters they receive in answer to their advertisements to other doubtful traders, either by sale or exchange. The signature is then cut from each letter, affixed to an artfully worded circular and sent to the writer. The recipient frequently writes Police to enquire how his or her signature came into possession of sender, or suggesting that it has been forged. Very many, however, seeing their own signature, imagine- that the firm is genuine, and so are easily deceived. Monday, January 1, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 17.— Criminal Record Office.— For absconding from Drymma Hall Certified Institution, Skewen, near Neath, 25th ult.— Eleanor Maud Edwards, C. R. O. No. 12398- 22, b. 1900, 4ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A domestic servant; native of Morriston. Pre. con. of minor offences at PONTYPRIDD ( Eleanor Maud Edwards) and PORTH ( Ellen Maud Edwards).- Mary Elizabeth Williams, C. R. O. No. 17483- 22, b. 1901, 5ft. 2in., c. pale, h. and e. brown. Native of Lampeter. Pre. con. of minor offences at PONTYPRIDD and PORTH Inf. to above office. 18.— D Division.— For obtaining lubricating oil and grease by false pretences.— Harold Weston, aliases J. Bains and J. Williamson, b. 1876, 5ft. 9in., stout build, h. and moustache ( heavy) brown, walks with slight stoop ; dress, grey dk. overcoat, It. trilby hat, grey striped trousers, brown boots ( heavy). Orders by post goods which he roceives at an accomodation address ' and then disposes of same as soon as possible. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. DORSETSHIRE. 19. Sherborne ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to Union, since 13th Nov.— Tom Gale, b. 1897, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. pale, h. very dk. brown, e. dk., crucifix tattooed one arm, horseshoe on other ; dress, brown clothes and grey cap. May be collecting rags, bones, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Barrett, Sherborne. ESSEX. 20.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 124 8s. 3d., at Manningtree, 22nd ult.— Arthur Fuller, b. 1872 to 1874, 5ft. 7in., proportionate build, c. sallow, h. and moustache It. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, stooping gait, reserved disposition ; dress, grey coat and vest, dk. trousers, dk. grey overcoat, dirty green trilby hat, linen collar and front, dk. tie. An insurance agont; native of Little Bentley, Essex. Absconded with above amount received by him on behalf of the Red Lion Loan Club. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. 21.— Rhyl ( Co.).— For obtaining credit to value of £ 5 15s. 9d. by false pretences, between 23rd and 26th ult.— Roger Blair, b. about 1890, about 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. It. brown, e. dk., clean shaven, aquiline nose, well spoken and appeared well educated ; dress, dk. suit with pin stripe, dk. blue nap cloth overcoat with velvet collar, white double collar, dk. tie, white muffler, grey or fawn trilby hat ( believed velour), dk. brown shoes, carried an attache- case. Stayed at hotel for three days and absconded with out paying his bill. Is believed to have stayed at another hotel at Penmaenmawr on 27th ult., and absconded same day after stealing new white linen shirt with silk pleated front and double silk cuffs, and pair rolled gold cuff- links. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. HAMPSHIRE. 22.— Southampton ( Boro.).— For stealing £ 11. — Albert Edward Jones, alias Jefferys, b. about 1867, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. iron- grey, moustache, walks erectly ; dress, grey suit, wears silver dis- chaige badge. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 23.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Jane Phillips, Case No. 76, 27- 12- 22, is identical with Jane Howell, C. R. O. No. 22990- 17, b. 1884, 5ft. 2in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A charwoman ; native of Tunstall. Pre. con. of larceny at LONGTON, OLDHAM ( Jane Howell) and HANLEY ( Jane Howall). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 24.— Nottingham ( Co.).— Leslie J. Minter, Case No. 7, 29- 12- 22, is identical with Leslie Joseph Minter, C. R. O. No. 11388- 15, b. 1891, 5ft. 10Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, rt. hand paralysed. An actor; native of London. Pre. con. of forging and uttering and minor offences at LIVERPOOL and DONCASTER. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richmond, Nottingham. 0 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 1, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. SURREY. 25. — Guildford ( Boro.). — For embezzling £ 199 3s. Id.— Joseph James Grinyer, b. 1867 to 1872, about 5ft. 8in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, rather heavy moustache, walks erectly; dress, brown suit, brown trilby hat, giey overcoat, collar and tie. A printer. Was treasurer to Guildford Trade and Labour Slate Club and absconded on 27th ult. May call at Buffalo Lodges. Has served in South African Forces and may endeavour to return to South Africa. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 26.— At Chichester ( Co.), charged as Richard Fisher with fraud.— Eldred James Wood, aliases [ G. Woods and James Rixon, C. R. O. No. 2075- 02, " Case No. 217, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1870, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. brown, scar rt. forehead and rt. cheek, mole over 1. eye and 1. of neck. A bookbinder; native of Dorking. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at BIRMING- HAM, SLOUGH, GODSTONE ( Eldred James Wood), DONCASTER ( Frank Barnard Cook), OXTED ( Eldred James Samuel Graham Wood), READING ( Eldred Wood), LEWES ( Edward George Ward) and on P. 27.— Awaiting trial at Grimsby Q. Sess., charged as William Wilkinson with receiving.— Bernard Turner, aliases Frederick Turner and Frank Howell, C. R. O. No. 1398- 05, Case No. 212, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1865, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, crooked nose, scar outside thumb and back rt. hand, end 4th rt. finger injured. A general dealer; native of Marston. Pre. con. of conspiracy, fraud, horsestealing, larceny and larceny ( person) at GLOUCESTER ( Bernard Turner), GOSPORT, PETERBOROUGH ( William Edward Wilkinson), HULL ( Joseph Turner), NEWPORT ( MON.) ( James Howell) and on T. 28.— Remanded at Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st inst., charged as Thomas Bernhardt with begging and being a suspected person.— Thomas Powell, C. R. O. No. S/ 135657, b. 1877, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar rt. forehead, 1. leg amputated just above knee. An electrical joiner's mate ; native of Wales. Pre. con. of larceny and wounding at PONTARDAWE, NEATH ( Thomas Powell) and KINGSBRIDGE ( Thomas Bernhardt). 29.— Remanded at Grimsby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st inst., charged as James Sidney Irish with larceny.— Sidney James Fairbotham, C. R. O. No. 18381- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. 7Jin„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A seaman ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at WAKE- FIELD ( Sidney James Fairbotham), YORK ( Sydney James Irish) and WITHERNSEA ( James Sidney Irish). 30— Remanded at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with larceny.— John Freak, aliases George Jackson and George Clark, C. R. O. No. 2206- 07, 111. Cir. 96- 34, b. 1883, 5ft. 5fin., c. fair, h. red, e. blue. A ship's steward ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, shopbreaking and minor offences at RAMSGATE, MARGATE ( John Frederick Smythe), SWANSEA ( John Freak), REIGATE ( John Smythe) and on C, L, P, R and W. 31.— Remanded at Marlborough- street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 3rd inst., charged with stealing ( trick), 18ct. wire ring, set 3 diamonds, claw setting, 283 stamped thereon, No. 10597 scratched inside; 5- stone do., graduated brilliants, half- hoop, claw setting, No. 10829 scratched inside. Engaged rooms at a hotel, and asked jewellers to send quantity of brooches, rings, etc., for his wife to make selection. Said his wife was ill in bed, took the jewellery to show her, and absconded. — Walter Harold Brasier, aliases Walter Arthur Albert Sloggett, K. A. Sloggett, Allan Henry Arthur, H. A. Arthur, Arthur Marriner and Arthur Arthurton, C. R. O. No. 9759- 15, Case No. 275, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1887, 5ft. 6Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ( until recently wore slight fair moustache), well spoken and plausible; dress, bluish- grey suit, dk. blue or bluish- green mixture overcoat, grey velour hat, white collar, black knitted tie, black patent boots ( grey suede tops). A boot manufacturer ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny on C and W. Has been touring the provinces with motor car as organising secretary to a charitable association at Bourne- mouth. 32.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— A Division case— till 1st inst., charged with larceny. Stole property from milk barrow.— Edward Fisher, C. R. O.' No. 1868- 06, b. 1881, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ( shifty), moustache, impediment in speech, rather 0 Monday, January 1, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. round- shouldered ; dress, long dk. grey mixture overcoat, dk. cloth jacket and trousers, dk. grey and yellow mixture cap, white soft collar, brown' boots. Native of Norwich. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, burglary, conspiracy to defraud, fraud, receiving and minor offences at NORWICH and WYMONDHAM. 41.— Sussex ( West), Chichester ( Co.).— Eldred James Wood, C. R. O. No. 2075- 02, Cases Nos. 15, 8- 11- 22, and 101 ( C. R. O.), 24- 2- 22. See also Case No. 26 current issue. 42.— Wiltshire, Trowbridge ( Co.).— Vivian William Burgrave Patterson, Case No. 122,13- 12- 22 and remanded till 4th inst. ESSEX. 33.— Romford ( Co.).— Remanded till 4th inst., charged with larceny ( lodgings).— Richard Boreham Boreham, b. 1904, 5ft. 7| in., proportionate build, c. sallow, h. and e. brown, cut scar over 1. eye ; dross, grey suit, grey overcoat, no hat, striped shirt, white soft collar, dirty knitted tie, shoes. Travels about with his mother, Agnes Boreham. Call on clergymen for assistance. Say they have visited Torquay and other places in Devonshire ; also Leigh- on- Sea. % Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 5 Reward. 43.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from H. M. B. I., Feltham, 28th ult.— John Thomas Baratinsky, alias Bartinsky, C. R. O. No. 11796- 22, APPREHENSIONS. 34.— Derbyshire, Ashbourne ( Co.).— Major Evans, Case No. 92, 8- 12- 22, at Barmouth. 35.- Essex, Colchester ( Boro.).— Henry Allen Arthur, Case No. 77, 2- 10- 22, and identical with Walter Harold Brasier, C. R. O. No. 9759- 15. See also Case No. 31 current issue. 36— Flintshire, Rhyl ( Co.).— Major P. Evans, Case No. 91, 13- 12- 22, at Barmouth. 37, Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— William Pearce, C. R. O. No. 319- 06, Case No. 118, 1- 12- 22, and sentenced, 27- 12- 22, to 1 mo. impt. 38.- Hertfordshire, St. Albans ( City).— Arthur Thorne, Case No. 12, 5- 4- 22, and identical with Arthur Raymond Thorne, C. R. O. No. S/ 101442. See also Case No. 58 current issue. b. 1903, 5ft. 7in., proportionate build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue; dress, brown jacket ( red badge), cap and breeches, dk. grey stockings and Army boots. A pit boy; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of fowlstealing, breaking and entering and larceny at WIGAN. Any persons who apprehend and deliver up the inmate, may rece; ve such reward as the Prison Commissioners may con ider their services severally justify— not exceeding Five pounds in the whole. Inf. to above office. 39.— Lancashire, Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.).— Arthur Haegerty, Case No. 85, 22- 12- 22. 40, - Staffordshire, Burton- on- Trent ( Co.).— Major S. Evans, Case No. 7, 25- 10- 22, at Barmouth. 0 PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 44.— Stockport ( Boro.).— Between 23rd and 27th ult., by housebreaking ( 2 cases) ( forcing front door 0 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 1,1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. with jemmy).— Lady's 18et. keeper ring ; 2 9ct. curb bracelets, with gold padlocks attached ; 9ct. plain bangle ; pair lady's platinum earrings, square pattern, about size of 3d.- piece, emerald in centre, encircled by small diamonds ; imitation platinum dress ring, set ruby and circle of imitation diamonds; lady's gold locket, made from 2 Queen Victoria sovereigns, with large diamond in centre; dk. tortoiseshell cigarette- case, Gin. x 4in. ; It. tortoise- shell cigarette- case, 4in. x 3in. ; gent's 9ct. oval tie- pin; fine platinum neckehain, with heart shaped pendant, sot 10 diamonds. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 45. - Swansea ( Boro.).— From dwelling house.— Lady's old- fashioned silver watch, key wind, . John Myers, London, on dial ; lady's gold keyless do., chased back, gold front and hands, true lover's knot brooch attached with safety pin, old- fashioned gold guard, about 2yds. long, pin- attached to fasten to blouse ; long thin 9ct. chain, small pig charm and silver thimble attached; lady's silver guard, with tassel at end ; star shaped paste brooch ; old- fashioned silver do., with small gold bird thereon; pair earrings to match; very large old fashioned long brooch, with chain filigree around edge, set 3 rather large amethysts ; gold square shaped do., H. A. P. scratched thereon, set 3 rubies, square one in centre, cracked ; large size cameo do., with lady's head in white on fawn background, gold wire pattern; 15ct. curb pattern bangle ; gold curb pattern do., heavy, locket with initials A. B. 1898 attached; plain 15ct. bangle, stiff pattern, chased with raised flowers, leaves, new appearance ; pair round gold earrings, raised centro, rings hanging ; do., rather long, set pearls; pair silver cuff- links; small silver chain purse, 3in. by 2in. ; imitation pearl necklace, ordinary size, with clasp ; blue and gilt glass bead do. ; amber do. ; small gold locket, round and about size of marble, contains photo- graphs of male and female, which are visible without opening the locket, fine gold neckchain attached, from which is suspended gold chain set with pearl; long girdle, red and white stones, connected with silver links.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1887, 5ft. 6 to 8in., square shoulders, thick set; dress, heavy overcoat, dk. trilby hat, American style.— 2nd, b. about 1894, 5ft. 8in., slim build; dress, blue suit cap and muffler. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. LANCASHIRE. 46.— Burnley ( Boro.).— 18th ult., from a stall. — Skunk wrap, 4 strands wide, 2yds. long, yellow broche lining. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 47.— Burnley ( Boro.).— 22nd ult., by house- breaking ( duplicate key).— Whalebone bangle, set blue jet; cameo brooch ( head of woman with hat) ; silver V- shaped purse with chain finger ring, 3 pockets inside, lined brown leather ; gold chased curb bangle, sovereign attached ; 9c, t. do., gate pattern ; 9ct. bar brooch, 2iin. x 3in., set garnet in centre, 2 pearls each side, safety chain and pin attached ; lady's 9ct. keyless watch, white dial, fancy stars between numerals, blue enamelled back chased with forget- me nots ; 9ct. dress ring, set 3 pearls ; 9cb. neckchain, belcher pattern, heart shaped pendant, about size of half- crown, set emeralds and pearls, attached. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 48.— Burnley ( Boro.).— From dwelling house ( temporarily unattended).— Gent's silver Waltham watch, dent on edge near figure 4 or 8, white metal curb albert and horseshoe drop attached. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 49.— Burnley ( Boro.).— By housebreaking ( duplicate key).— Keeper ring ( broken), set 3 blue stones; kidney shaped lucky stone, about lin. long, with oblong hole through centre. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 50.— Lancaster ( Boro.).— 22nd or 23rd ult., from shop window ( believed walk in).— Gent's rolled gold watch, plain dial, Arabic numerals ; gent's gold Geneva do., blue band round each numeral, H. Verity, Lancaster, on dome ; 4 lady's 15ct. do. ; 3 lady's silver do. ; 2 half round ( in section) 15et. stiff bracelets ( I set miniature cockle shell and pearls ; 1 set heart composed of emeralds and pearls). Inf. to the C. C., Lancaster. 51.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 14th ult., at Prestwich. — American crosscut saw, about 2ft. 6in. long, ordinary handle one end, hole at end of blade for another handle to be fixed, P. U. D. C. on handle ; small hammer, P. U. D. C. on handle ; 2 Bull's Eye red and white road danger lamps, Kenyon's Patent stamped thereon. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. Monday, January 1, 1923. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. % 7 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. 1, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 52.— CO ( C- l).— 29th ult., " Rover," Standard model. ME- 5464. Engine No. 87704. 8 H. P. Two- seater open body, with hood. Colour buff. Self starter. Jaeger speedometer. Clock by Smith & Sons, Great Portland Street. Dashboard lamp. \ 53.— L Division.— 23rd ult., " Ford," 1922 model. XM- 3035. Chassis and engine Nos. 5832750. 23 H. P. Worm drive. Aluminium body, by Duplex Bodies, Ltd. Colour French grey; picture of canister of Voxit painted in mauve and white on rt. side ; bottle of Liquid Blue painted in blue and yellow on left side ; Triad Company, Ltd., Pearman Street, Westminster Bridge Road, S. E., on rear of Car ; signboard across top, Let's get Voxit, the Perfect Bleacher. Excise Licence 3- 11- 22, not attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 54.— L Division.— 29th ult., " Vases " (? Vasco), 1921 model, solo. MD- 9985. Frame No. 3. Engine No. 201688. 2J H. P. Chain cum- belt drive. Colour black. Tyres— Dunlop heavy studded on front, Bates on rear. Handle- bars painted black. Rubber grips. Excise Licence, 13- 1- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 55.— V Division.—" Ford," Cases Nos. 38, 24- 4- 22, and,^ 5, 3- 5- 22. ESSEX. 56 - Colchester ( Boro.).—" Bayliss Thomas," Case No. 31, 27- 11- 22. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 57.— Bristol ( City).—" Morris Cowley," Case No. 44, 30- 10- 22. RE- CONVICTIONS. 58.— Arthur Raymond Thorne, C. R. O. No. S/ 101442, was, at St. Albans ( City) P. Sess., 28- 12- 22, discharged. See Case No. 12, 29- 12- 22. 59.— Mary Ann Evans, C. R. O. No. S/ 114335, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct., 20- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 106, 1- 12- 22. 60.— Cyril Frederick Wardle, C. R. O. No. 376- 17, was. sentenced at C. L. S., 21- 12- 22, to 23 mos. impt. for warehousebreaking ( 3 cases) and larcenv. See Case No. 19, 6- 12- 22. 61.- Thomas King, C. R. O. No. 20123- 17, was sentenced at Glastonbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 28- 12- 22, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 2 cases)! See Case No. 84, 27- 12- 22. 62.— Arthur Lowe, C. R. O. No. S/ 61203, was. sentenced at Burton- on- Trent ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 22- 12- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 19, 15- 12- 22. 63.— Margaret Ann Clark, C. R. O. No. 20498- 22, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 19- 12- 22, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 38, 20- 12- 22. 64.— Louisa Beecroft, C. R. O. No. 3899- 14, was, at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 24- 10- 22, discharged and handed over to Smethwick ( Co.) Police and sentenced at Smethwick ( Co.) P. Sess., 22- 12- 22, to 7 mos. impt. for fraud. See Case No. 32. 18- 10- 22. 65.— Clifford Wolstencroft, C. R. O. No. 4672- 22, was sentenced at Oldham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt. Four other cases of larceny and five of fraud were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 35, 20- 12- 22. 66.— George Alexander Laythorne Dillon Dempster, C. R. O. No. S/ 97203, was, at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 18- 12- 22, discharged ( certified insane). See Case No. 107, 13- 12- 22. 67.— Emma Jane Mellor, C. R. O. No. 18327- 18, was sentenced at Burton- on- Trent ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 22- 12- 22, to 1 mo. impt.. See Case No. 6, 22- 12- 22. 68.— Walter Harold Brasier, C. R. O. No. 9759- 15, Case No. 275, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), was, at Colchester ( Boro.) P. Sess., 27- 12- 22, discharged and handed over to the Metropolitan Police.. See also Case No. 31 current issue. 8 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. Monday, January 1, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS- continued. 69.— Elizabeth Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 18097- 20, was, at Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 27- 12- 22, discharged. See Case No. 39, 20- 12- 22. 70.— Henry Collins, C. R. O. No. S/ 77597, was, at Lawfords Gate ( Co.) P. Sess., 28- 12- 22, fined £ 5. See Case No. 25, 6- 12- 22. 71. Ada James, C. R. O. No. 6092- 15, was, at Lawfords Gate ( Co.) P. Sess., 28- 12- 22, discharged. See Case No. 25, 6- 12- 22. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DEVONSHIRE. 72.— Torquay ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 10, 24- 11- 22.— A. N. Butler, Case No. 80, 20- 11- 22, is not identical with William Morton, C. R. O. No. 2000- 06. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Crooke, Torquay. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 73.— Bristol ( City).— For failing to report, 4th ult., obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 1st and 14th ult., and stealing ( lodgings) coat and vest, 14th ult.- Trevor Williams, C. R. O. No. 278- 19, Cases Nos. 483, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 3, 22- 12- 22, b. 1894, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue- grey, small mole rt. cheek, anchor, crown, heart and Mary 1. forearm. A porter ; native of Sebastopol ( Mon.). Pre. con. of fraud, indecent assault, larceny and minor offences at PONTYPOOL, CWMBRAN, CHEL- TENHAM, NEWPORT ( Mon.) ( Trevor Williams) and GLOUCESTER ( Thomas Trevor Williams). Particulars will appear next issue, Supplement B. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. LANCASHIRE. 74.— Southport ( Boro.).- Robert Reece, Case No. 82, 15- 12- 22, is identical with Joe Morgan, alias Joel Morgan, C. R. O. No. 2876- 20, b. 1881, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. of nose, forehead and back of neck. A motor engineer ; native of Neland. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BLOFIELD ( Joe Morgan) and CARMARTHEN ( Robert Duncan Wight). Inf. to the C. C., Southport. STAFFORDSHIRE. 75.— Walsall ( Boro.).— For breaking into a sub- post office ( breaking window) and stealing, 26th inst., £ 91 12s. 5d., consisting of £ 60 10s. in £ 1 and 10s. Treasury notes ( 14 of 10s. notes are new issue and numbered consecutively), 5 paper bags each containing £ 5 silver, £ 3 10s. in loose silver ( part recovered), 2s. 5d. bronze, and £ 2 10s. gold.— Arthur Reginald Davis, C. R. O. No. 7520- 19, b. 1899, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, sear back 1. wrist, 1. arm deformed, I. A. R. D. and clasped hands back rt., L^. S. A. back 1. hand; dress, blue serge suit, brown trilby hat, collar and tie ; smart appearance. A labourer ; native of Handsworth, Birmingham. Pre. con. of house- breaking and larceny at MIDDLESBROUGH, WALSALL, HENLEY, BIRMINGHAM, BIL- STON and on B. Stated his intention of pro- ceeding to Derby to change money into £ 5 notes. Has lately been earning his living by hawking boot polishes, etc., and has expressed his intention of going abroad. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. WARWICKSHIRE. 76.— Nuneaton ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences.— Francis William Britnell, aliases Francis William Bricknell, John Lucas, Fred Walters, Johnson, Birmingham Frank, Henrv Smith and Fodon, C. R. O. No. 523- 02, Cases Nos. 104 Supplement B ( Vol. I.) and 8, 24- 11- 22, b. 1857, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. ( thin on top) and mous- tache turning grey. e. blue, scar forehead, 1. eye- brow, 1. cheek, rather large nose inclined to rt. ; dress, dk. suit and cap, boots, shabby appearance. May be wearing soft white collar, green tie with white stripe, and blue or black striped shirt. A general dealer ; native of Staffordshire Pre. con. of larcenv, receiving and fraud at WEST BROM- WICH, ASTON MANOR ( Francis William Britnell), TIPTON ( Frank Britnell) and on B and E. Met loser at Labour Exchange, 18th inst., told him he could get him a situation at Mount Sorril, where a Manchester firm was erecting machinery. Met loser again by appointment following day instructed him to go to Hinckley Goods Station where he would find one of the firm's lorries and obtained above sum by stating it was for his lodg- ings which had been obtained in advance. In possession of a Vacant ticket which he presents at Labour Exchanges. Frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Spencer, Nuneaton. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Monday January 1, 1923. T H E POLICE GAZETTE. 9 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. £ 5 Reward 77. Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from H. M. B. I., Kelt ham, 28th ult.- Alfred Smith, C. R. O. No. 22424- 22, b. 1904, 5ft. 6Jin., propor- tionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, brown jacket, brown corduroy breeches, grey shirt, dk. grey stockings, Army boots. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larcenv on H. Portrait will appear next issue. Any persons who apprehend and deliver up the inmate may receive such reward as the Prison Commissioners may consider t heir services severally justify— not exceeding £ 5 in the whole. Inf. to above office. DURHAM. 7S. Darlington ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) 22nd ult., 9ct. double curb albert, small link pattern, broken and fastened with wire, 9ct. teapot and 9ct. ball attached ; gent's 9ct. plain gold ring; silver jam stand- Maurice Pollock, b. about 1897, about 5ft. 1 lin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown : dress, grey suit ( 1. knee darned), white silk collar, black and red shot tie, grey trilby hat, blue overcoat with velvet collar ( tight fitting at waist), brown fleece lined gloves, boots. Took away with him a business card with Frank Joseph Steele, Watch and Clock Repairer, 36, Bea field Road, Darlington, thereon. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Dryden, Darlington. LANCASHIRE. 79.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( dwelling) £ 10, 27th ult. James Grawl or Grall, b. 1893, ") ft. 0 or 7in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brushed well back, e. brown, clean shaven, upper teeth false ( I or 2 gold side teeth), boil scars back of neck ; dress, blue serge coat and vest, dk. grey trousers and cap, coloured scarf. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. HO.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining amber necklet, lady's purse, bead bag, etc., by false pretences, 22nd ult.- Emily Powell, alias Queenie Powell, b. 1900, 5ft. lin.. good build, c. pale, h. auburn ( bobbed), e. dk., full round face, slight goitre neck ; dress, brown velour cloth coat with large mole collar, dk. blue jumper, dk. navy blue skirt, fawn hat with ribbon to match, black stockings and shoes, or black velvet hat ( trimmed coloured roses), chocolate coloured silk crocheted jumper, heather tweed skirt, high- legged boots. Tendered worthless cheque in payment for above articles. Passed cheque at Crewe, 27th ult., and is also wanted at Blackpool for similar offence. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. * 81.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), 4th ult., suit- case, etc.— Basil Vivian Kingham, b. 1893, 5ft. 7in., h. and e. dk. brown, clean shaven, a half caste ; dress, dirty grey suit and trilby hat, shoes. Was entrusted with above propeity by loser, while she secured situation. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Manchester. 82.- Rochdale ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 6s. 7d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), at Royton, 21st ult,— James Wise, b. 1862 to 1866, 5ft. 3 or 4in., stiff bu'ld, c. fresh, h. and moustache It. brown ; dress, brown suit, dk. overcoat, soft collar, tie, brown trilby hat, carried kid gloves. Called at shop artd selected underwear for himself, and two jumpers, said he was a cattle dealer on holiday in district. Presented a crossed cheque for £ 5 5s. on the London County Westminster and Parr's Bank, Hanover Square ( L.) Branch, No. C over C 17945, dated 20th ult., made payable to James Wise, from Collins & Collins, Ltd., was given above amount as change and on the articles ordered being sent to address given it was found he was unknown there. The cheque was subse- quently returned marked No Account, Stolen Cheque Book. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 83.— Northampton ( Boro.).— For sending a letter threatening to murder.- Robert Holland, C. R. O. No. 11619- 22, b. 1897, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of minor offences at NORTHAMPTON. May use violence to prevent apprehension. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton.