THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1923. No. 10, VOL. X All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER or POLICE or THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YABD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and tho 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. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Kingswood Training School, 15th inst,— Richard Boreham Boreham, C. R. O. No. 932- 23, b. 1905. 5ft. 7Jin., slim build, c. pale, h. ( curly) and e brown. Pre. con. of larceny at BRIGHTON. Also known at Romford.— William Henry Harms- worth, C. R. O. No. M/ 7072, b. 1905, 5ft. llin., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. grey suit, grey Army socks, striped regatta shirt, grey flannel vest, boots. Inf. to above office. DURHAM. 4.— South Shields ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 97, 12- 1- 23. James Herbert Ellis, C. R. O. No. 23637- 21. Additional inf.— Called on minister of Congregational Church in Sunderland and asked to be recommended to lodgings. Was told to visit minister later same day at his home, did so, and stated he had obtained lodgings ; also asked for loan of 25s. until week end, and left watch ( stolen 28- 12- 22) as security. Has also called on Catholic priest and Wesleyans. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., South Shields. 2.— B Division.— For stealing motor cycle and sidecar ( recovered), Case No. 76, 3- 1- 23 - Charles Alfred Davis, C. R. O. No. 3791- 21, b. 1905, 5ft. 6in., thin build, c. fresh, h. auburn, e. brown ( cast rt.) ; dress, dk. grey suit and overcoat, It. trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on V. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 3.— Wallasey ( Boro.).- Robert Fielding, Case No. 2, 19- 1- 23, is identical with Robert W. Fielden, C. R. O. No. 16368- 15, b. 1882, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A clerk ; native of Black- burn. Pre. con. of bigamy at LIVERPOOL. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Wallasey. HERTFORDSHIRE . 5.— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— Frank Emery, Case No. 125, 17- 1- 23, is identical with Frank Emery, C. R. O. No. 20810- 17, b. 1899, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A shoemaker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at LUTON, WARE and on S, T and V. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Bishops Stortford. KENT. 6.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— For wife maintenance arrears amounting to £ 20 2s. including costs.— Frederick Seed, b. 1898, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh ; dress, grey sports coat, grey breeches, brown leggings, - > Q THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 329, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. It. cap. May be wearing navy blue suit. A machine paper maker. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 7.— Burnley ( Boro.).— For obtaining Corona portable typewriter, No. 3 model, No. 485885 ( in white under machino), by false pretences, 16th inst.— H. F. Hughes, b. 1893, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. ruddy ( blotchy), h. and moustache ( small) dk. ; dress, fawn raincoat, navy blue suit, fawn velour hat, soft white collar, black and red striped knitted tie. Called on loser— a dealer in typewriters— and represented himself to be sales manager for firm of White, Dudley & Co., Merchants and General Dealers, St. John's Cham- bers, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, that he was opening up a branch business and wanted some office furniture and typewriters. He produced memos, with above firm's name and address thereon and wrote down the articles he would require. He also stated that a lady was calling upon him to bo tested as to her ability with a typewriter ( false), and upon this pretence was allowed to take machine away. Identical with H. J. Hughes, Case No. 81, 4- 12- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to thoC. C., Burnley. 8.— Widnes ( Co.).— Case No. 88, 22- 5- 22, cancelled. Francis Joseph Morris, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 9.— Nottingham ( Co.).— For obtaining quantity of potatoes, at Arnold, between 2nd and 5th inst. — Mr. Loakes, b. 1891, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown, clean shaven, very plausible ; dress, blue nap overcoat with velvet collar, fawn coloured trilby hat, soft collar, tie, tony red shoes. Called on loser and represented that he was son of a director of Buckell & Co., Potato Merchants, Nottingham, and was autho- rised to buy on their behalf. Agreed to purchase at £ 4 per ton, and part of order was delivered when it was found his representations were false. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richmond, Nottingham. 0.— Nottingham ( City).- Man, Case No. 68, { J7- 1- 23, is identical with John Weston, C. R. O. No. 719- 12, Cases Nos. 86, Supplement A ( Vol. I.) and 94, 15- 1- 23, b. 1860, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A bookbinder ; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at LIVER- POOL ( John Godfrey Weston), in CITY OF LONDON ( John Weston) and on A, C, L and V. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. 11.— Nottingham ( City).— Charles Frederick Johnson, Case No. 102, 15- 1- 23, is identical with Charlie Mitchell, aliases Charlie Rogers, Batute . and Brooks, C. R. O. No. 5- 22, Cases Nos. 45, " Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), and 4, 27- 12- 22, b. 1897, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar rt. jaw. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and larceny at HAVANT ( Reginald Riddett), BRIGHTON ( George Charles Riddout), KIDDERMINSTER ( Charles George Rennett), LYDNEY, READING ( Charlie Mitchell) and TAUNTON ( Charles Robinson). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. SOMERSETSHIRE. 12.— Taunton ( Co.).— Man who gave name of W. H. Authers, Case No. 131, 17- 1- 23, is identical with Walter Henry Authers, C. R. O. No. 12854- 17, b. 1898, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A clerk; native of Wellington. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and fraud at READING ( Walter Authers), BIRMINGHAM, CHIPPEN- HAM, BRISTOL and EXMOUTH ( Walter Henry Authers). Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 13.— Battle ( Co.).— For stealing, 17th inst., gent's De Luxe bicycle, De Luxe transfer on head, nearly new, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, plated upturned handle- bars, black grips ( 1 missing), plated spokes and rims black enamelled, 2 lever brakes, mudguards, carrier on back, rat- trap pedals, chime bell, celluloid pump, acetylene lamp ; cheque for £ 4 Is. 6d. on the London County & Westminster Bank, No. A. 28932, payable to A. Baker and signed Woodhams & Son, Battle Stock Auction, in corner ; and £ 4 2s. 6d.— Harry Buckley, b. 1896, 5ft. lljin., medium build, c. and h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, black suit, stand up collar, bow, greenish felt hat, fawn mackintosh. A waiter. Inf. to Supt. Braine, Battle. Monday. January 22, 1923. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 14.- Hastings ( Boro.).— William Sharp, Case No. 35, 8- 1- 23, is identical with William Westrop, aliases William Webb, William Jones, William Cooper, William Henry Smith and Bill Carrington, C. R. O. No. 852- 11, Cases Nos. 450, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.) and 16 current issue for description, etc. Additional property.— Metal medal with bar, inscribed Presented to Gladys Bridle for good attendance, L. C. C. Schools. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. 15.— Hastings ( Boro.).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered), 16- 11- 22.— A Man, who gave name of C. Peacham ( false), b. 1898, 5ft. 7in., medium build, h. and moustache auburn, full face, wore spectacles ; shabby appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 16.— Worthing ( Co.).— Bill Carrington, Case No. 96, 8- 1- 23, is identical with William Westrop, aliases William Webb, William Jones, William Cooper and William Henry Smith, C. R. O. No. 352- 11, Cases Nos. 450, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), and 10, 19- 1- 23, b. 1878, 5ft. 8Jin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar 1. temple. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, receiv- ing, cyclestealing and minor offences at LEWES, NEATH, SLEAFORD, LINCOLN ( William Westrop) and on M, P, V, W and X. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 17.— Leamington ( Boro.).- Man who gave name of James Harvey, Case No. 7, 8- 1- 23, is identical with Walter James Hadley, aliases James Drew, William Andrews, William Palmer and James Gale, C. R. O. No. 2088- 01, Cases Nos. 100, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), 196, Supplement B ( Vol. IX.) and 106, 19- 1- 23, b. 1878, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey., scar rt. hack of neck, bridge of nose and 1. upper lip, bracelet back 1. wrist A painter and carpenter ; native of Canterbury. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at ST. AUSTELL, PENRYHN, SALTASH, CANTERBURY, HARBLEDOWN, GODALMING, NEW ROMNEY, FOLKESTONE ( Walter James Hadley), TAUNTON ( Charles Herbert Bushell), TRURO ( Walter Henry Hadley), OXFORD and WARKHAM ( Walter Hadley). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leamington. 0 YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 18.— Halifax ( Boro.).— For obtaining food by false pretences.— Charlie Mitchell, C. R. O. No. 5- 22, Cases Nos. 45, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.) and 11 current issue, for description, etc. ; dress, brown mixture suit, fawn raincoat, fawn trilby hat, celluloid collar, heavy brown boots. In possession of gent's cycle. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Halifax. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 19.— At Sleaford ( Co.), charged as Walter Gilbert with fraud.— James Gilbey, C. R. O. No. 17279- 14, b. 1880, 5ft. 7fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. of chin. A labourer ; native of Saffron Walden. Pre. con. of larceny and fowlstealing at CHESTERTON and BOTTISHAM. 20.— Remanded at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 24th inst., charged as Charles Hulatt with stealing antique china, old prints and vases. Called on antique dealers, representing himself as a Harley Street dentist, selected articles and asked for them to be delivered Met messenger to whom he gave an envelope purporting to contain cheque but which contained blank paper.— Charles Hulat, aliases Charles Leslie Hulat, Preston, Dr. Davies and Dr. Davison, C. R. O. No. 6355- 16, Case No. 331, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1899, 5ft. 7£ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. and e. ( blind rt.), brown, clean shaven, walks quickly, effeminate voice ; dress, grey suit, grey overcoat with black velvet collar and belt at back, cream collar, black tie, green scarf, grey trilby hat, yellow socks, brown shoes. A bookbinder; native of Bedford. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and cycle- stealing at BEDFORD ( Edward Burton), BRISTOL, SOUTHAMPTON ( Frederick Charles Hulatt), and on C, D and F. 21.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with obtaining credit by fraud. — George Phillips, alias George Walter Samuel Phillips, C. R. O. No. 512- 14, b. 1875, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. brown, scar 1. cheek, over 1. eye and 4th rt. finger. A painter ; native of London. Pre. con." of burglary, larceny, fowl- stealing and minor offences on L and M. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday.. January 29, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 22.— At Halifax ( Boro.), charged as Sam Lee, with larceny. Samson Lee, C. R. O. No. 16153- 18. h. 1901, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A hawker; native of Gateshead. Pre. con. of larceny at LEEDS ( Samson Lee), NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( John Lee) and SUNDERLAND ( Samuel Lee). 23.— Remandod at Barnet P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 24th inst., charged as Edith Copley, with larceny.- Edith Hempsell, C. R. O. No. 19267- 16, b. 1897, 5ft. 5in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, cut scar under 1. eye. A servant; native of Rotherham. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( Edith Hemp- sell), CHESTERFIELD ( Edith Sylvester) and ROTHERHAM ( Edith Copley). 24.— Remanded at Birkenhead ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose.— Walter Brown, C. R. O. No. S/ 159157, b 1884, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, deep scar rt. side chin, scar bridge of nose, mole rt. choek. A labourer; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of minor offences at SUNDERLAND, ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE, LEEDS ( W. R.), DARLINGTON ( Co.), OTLEY, YORK, EASING- WOLD and THIRSK. 25.— Remanded at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with fraud.— Arthur Mundy, alias Hancock, C. R. O. No. 14650- 16, b. 1883, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A shop manager ; native of Walsall. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement and fraud at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, HALIFAX ( Arthur Mundy) and MANCHESTER ( Arthur Morland). 26.— Remanded at Bury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Henry Prior with larceny.— Harry Jones, C. R. O. No. 4390- 14, b. 1890, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence on C. 27.— Remanded at Marlborough Streot Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 26th inst., charged as George Watson, with being in unlawful possession of chest of medicine and a cheque book on Hoare's Bank, 37, Fleot Street, E. C., Nos. lc 673 to 768. Tho following numbers are missing from the ohequo book and the counterfoils have not been failed in, Nos. lc 712 to 13, 715, 717 to 732, 747 to 8. Choque book stolen since 9- 1- 23 in London by housebreaking or burglary and two of cheques, have be& n used for obtaining money or goods States ho has just come from Southampton.— George Brooks, aliases George Edward Stanley and George Williams, C. R. O. No. 698- 08, Case No. 129, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1878, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. sallow, h. grey, e. blue, clean shaven, heart, two swords and leaves 1. forearm, gruff voice; dress, brown suit. An engineer; native of Wisbech. Pre. con. of fraud, cycle- stealing, larceny and receiving at TERRINGTON ( George William Brooks). WISBECH, ST. IVES, SPALDING, HULL, SOUTHAMPTON ( George Brooks) and on F, K, P and T. Has also con. for larceny at COPENHAGEN. WIGTOWNSHIRE. 28.— Stranraer ( Co.).— Charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 25th ult. and 1st inst.— Daniel C. Sexton, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. black, clean shaven ; dress, dk. blue suit, dk. blue double breasted overcoat ( half belt at back), dk. socks with white diamond shaped pattern, shoes ( well worn), carried walking- stick, smart appear- ance. Native of Dublin. Stated he was an officer on sick leave from India. Inf. to the D. C. C., Stranraer. APPREHENSIONS. 29.— M. P. D., F Division.— Doctor C. H. Fuller, Case No. 1,15- 12- 22. 30— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Co.).— John William Hartshorn, Case No. 70, 18- 12- 22. 31.— Durham, South Shields ( Boro.).— John William Whinney Lee, Case No. 98, 12- 1- 23, at Blyth. 32. — Fifeshire, Dunfermline ( City). — John Allison, C. R. O. No. 470- 14, Case No. 4, 29- 11- 22. 33.— Norfolk, North Walsham, ( Co.). George Quantrill, C. R. O. No. 1958- 05, Case No. 90, 23- 10- 22. 34.— Northumberland, Tynemouth ( Boro.).— Henry Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 147396, Case No. 10, 10- 1- 23, at North Shields, and remanded till 24th inst., charged with fraud. 35— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— Woman, Case No. 68, 17- 1- 23 and identical with May Alice Randall, C. R. O. No. 761- 13. See also Case No. 13, 19- 1- 23. Monday, January 22,1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DERBYSHIRE. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Liverpool ( City).— James Dean, C. R. O. No. M/ 7073 ( no pro. con. traced), Case No. 112, 19- 1- 23. 39.— Renishaw ( Co.).— 16th inst., from a hay- stack at Halfway.— Hay cutting knife, 36in. long from top to handle, rivetted at back, Lutterworth & Sons, Sheffield, on blade, extra iron band round handle near head, handle cracked and slightly burnt where band has been fixed ; square steel hay skewer, 2ft. 6in. long ; whetstone. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 40.— Swansea ( Boro.).— 12th, 13th and 16th inst., by officebreaking ( 3 cases)— breaking window and releasing catch. An attempt was also made to force safe with steel bar.— Insurance stamps and 3s. lOd.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Dan or Dennis Sullivan, b. about 1888 to 1893; about 5ft. 6in., thick build, h. dk. brown, e. ( large) blue, clean shaven, scar under rt. jaw ; dress, blue nap overcoat with belt at back, dk. fawn velour trilby hat, soft collar, bow, and black brogue shoes. A collier. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 37.— M Division.— 17th inst., from motor car ( unattended).— Cash register, 822- X pattern, No. 2014068, mahogany finish, new. Inf. to C. R. O. KENT. 41.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— 5th inst., from shop ( during temporary absence of owner).— Cheque for £ 2 15s. 6d., drawn on National Provincial Bank of Ireland, Killaloe, County Clare Branch, No. 10170, payable to Florence Kennedy, signed L. M. Parker, and endorsed by Florence Kennedy ; £ 10 in Treasury notes ; and 1 sovereign. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 38.— High Wycombe ( Co.).— Between 16th and 18th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking Window and lifting catch), at Bourne End.— Small Georgian salver, oblong shape; small brass clock, in swivel stand, about 6in. high ; small hunting horn, about 8in. long ; long Army electric torch ; 2 . blankets ; 3 linen sheets ; linen pillow- case; It. grey lounge suit, nearly new ; pair old dk. striped trousers ; pair blue trousers with thin white stripe ; blue wasitcoat with thin white stripe ; white dress waistcoat with brass buttons ; white silk dress shirt; 2 white linen shirts, soft fronts ; box containing 8 cigars, Corona brand ; and 20 cigars, Roneo & Juliette brand. Inf. to Supt. Kirby, High Wycombe. LANCASHIRE. 42.— St. Helens ( Boro.).— 16th inst., by shop- breaking ( removing slates from roof and boring hole with hand drill).— Gent's watches— Silver centre seconds chronograph, No. 13159, gold hinges, stop out of order ; 4 do. English lever, gold hinges ; 1 do. Geneva ; 2 gold filled open face, Russell's on dial ; do. hunter, Elgin on dial; silver lever, Pugh, Liverpool, on dial; do., Tinsley, Leigh, on dial; 2 do. ; silver wristlet; 9ct. open faced lever ; silver lever alarm, new ; 4 metal wristlet; pearl front wristlet; 8- day metal; lady's 9ct., fancy dial; 17 silver alberts, curb pattern, some of which have silver medals attached, with private mark scratched thereon. Rings— 18 9ct. secondhand] dress ; 18ct. dress, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 22,1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. sot 3 garnets, claw setting ; 18ct. dress ; 2 9ct. keeper ; 2 22ct. heavy wedding ; 5 9ct. wedding ; 9 9ct. dress ; ( 5 9ct. dress ; 2 9ct. dress, in boxes ; silver bar brooch ; 9ct. photo brooch. Each of the above articles bears one of following private marks : LV/-, 7V/-, 72, L/ X7/=, LZ L2/-, LZ/-, L/ XA/=, L/ Z/ Z, =/-, Y/=, =//=, 7L/-, X7/=, X/=, XV/=, =/=, X=/=, V/-, X/ L, XX/ L, L/-. Thieves left behind hand steel drill marked Lewis & Co., Sheffield, No. 1 A. Inf. to the C. C., St. Helens. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. \ 43.— Nottingham ( City).— Between 1st and 4th inst., by housebreaking.— Lady's half- hoop 3- stone diamond engagement ring, claw setting ; lady's small new brown leather purse, flap fastener, 3 compartments, containing a 10s. Treasury note, and 8s. in silver.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Fred Hughes, b. 1896, 5ft. 10in,. medium build, c. fresh, h. dk., scar 1. of neck ; dress, grey suit ( American stule), brown trilby hat, black and red knitted tie, mackintosh, silk half hose and black shoes. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 44. Sheffield ( City).— 16th or 17th inst., by warehousebreaking ( breaking window and removing catch).— Plain oval Georgian sugar- basin and cream- jug, band round collar, F. C. & Co., and No. 055 stamped at base ; do., hotel pattern, rolled in top edge, F. C. & Co. and No. 052 stamped at base ; full sized do., plain Georgian, Empire mount or Reed & Ribbon, squat ball feet, F. C. & Co. stamped on base ; E. P. N. S. cruet, spun dish bottom, oval wire handle, round wire rings, F. C. & Co. and No. 459 stamped on base ; plain metal do., oval wire handles, round ball feet, No. 457 stamped on base ; egg cup frame with cups, oval wire handles, round ball feet, gilt inside cups, No. 6054 stamped on base ; Queen Anne teapot, fibre handle, F. C. & Co., E. P. and No. 034 stamped on baafe ; 8in. ' vase, shaped top edge with member and plaintube, No. 688 stamped on base; E. P. B. M. teapot and cream- jug, shield front, shaped scat, fluted lid, No. 040 stamped on base • cruet base, F. C. & Co. and No. 465 stamped on btfse ; breakfast cruet base, F. C. & Co. and No. 590 stamped on base. Inf." to the C. C., Sheffield. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 45.— B Division.—" Unic," Case No. 53, 22- 12- 22. MOTOR CYCLES. LEICESTERSHIRE . 46.— Loughborough ( Co.).—" Campion," Case No. 51, 15- 1- 23. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 47.— Nottingham ( City).— Found in possession of Christopher George Marshall, C. R. O. No. 20329- 22, charged November 4th, 1922, with larceny, ( trick bogus telephone messages).— 3 black syringes, The Aseptus thereon ( 1 marked Ingram's Patent Sucker Enema, Trade Mark Molluxa, No. 2762867 ; 1 marked Guaranteed British Make, Durbar) ; pair lady's pink knickers. Owner wanted. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. PROPERTY FOUND. ESSEX. 48.— Grays ( Co.).— Case No. 75, 17- 1- 23, can- celled. Bicycle claimed. ANIMALS, ETC. STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 49.— Liverpool ( City).— Case No. 81, 17- 1- 23, cancelled. Mare and float recovered. Friday, February 2 , 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 RE- CONVICTIONS. 50.- Alfred Arnold Brighton, C. R. O. No. 3737- 20, was sentenced at Marlborough- street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 18- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for attempted larceny. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at WELLINGBOROUGH, CHELMSFORD and BEACONSFIELD. 51.— Frederick Edward Edwards, C. R. O. No. 10- 18, was sentenced at Sheffield ( W. R.) Q. Sess., 5- 1- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 10, 22- 12- 22. 52. William Loach, C. R. O. No. 14( 59- 15, was, at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 16- 1- 23, found insane and ordered to be detained during His Majesty's ploasure. See Case No. 18, 8- 12- 22. 59.— Thomas Arthur Salmon, C. R. O. No. 13989- 20, was sentenced at Eastern Ainsty P. Sess., 16- 1- 23, to 2 mos. impt. A case of larceny at Gainsborough was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 6, 17- 1- 23. 60.— Samuel Godwin, C. R. O. No. 8930- 22, was sentenced at West Bromwich ( Co.) P. Sess., 18- 1- 23, to 1 day's impt. for drunk and disorderly. See Case No. 19, 19- 1- 23. 61.- Matilda Hedges, C. R. O. No. 5357- 22, was, at Gosport ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 16- 1- 23, fined £ 5. See Case No. 17, 15- 1- 23. 62.— William Reeves, C. R. O. No. 21568- 20, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 9- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 37, 5- 1- 23. 53.- Sydney Coote, C. R. O. No. 24439- 20, was sentenced at Whitchurch ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 17- 1- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 17- 1- 23. 54.- Henry Heathfield, C. R. O. No. 2102- 98, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Q. Sess., 5- 1- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for shopbreaking. See Case No. 86, 27- 12- 22. 55.— Alex Douglas Pestell, C. R. O. No. 13399- 20, was sentenced at Cambridge Ass., 15- 1- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 6, 30- 10- 22. 56.— William Wardle, C. R. O. No. 3170- 99, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 16- 1- 23, to 1 mo. impt. A case of failing to report change of residence at Salford was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 36, 6- 12- 22. 63.— Harold Varley, C. R. O. No. S/ 88909, was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 17- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 15- 1- 23. 64.— Herbert Henry Green, C. R. O. No. 12406- 17, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 12- 1- 23, to 6 and 3 mas. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 41, 10- 1- 23. 65.— Frederick Barclay Ritchie, C. R. O. No. 19269- 22, was, at Radcliffe ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 15- 1- 23, fined £ 20, ordered to refund money, and pay £ 3 Is. 6d. costs, for fraud ( 3 cases). Seven other cases of fraud at Bury and nineteen from Macclesfield were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 20, 12- 1- 23. 66 — Ernest Arthur Alfred Sporne, C. R. O. No. 12314- 20, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 16- 1- 23, to 9 mos. impt. for wounding with intent. See Case No. 195, 25- 10- 22. 57.— Ben Smith, C. R. O. No. 22404- 19, was sen- tenced at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 29, 3- 1- 23. o « c .58— Frederick Burns, C. R. O. No. 14405- 18, was sentenced at Bedfordshire Ass., 18- 1- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 22- 11- 22. 67.- Charles Henry Clarkson, C. R. O. No. 10923- 21, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 11- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 9, 8- 1- 23. 68 — Stanley William Lakin Worthington, C. R. O. No. 7311- 19, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 12- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny and false attestation. See Case No. 16, 8- 1- 23. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 335, 1923. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 69. Saffron Walden ( Co.).— For obtaining 7s. 6d. by false pretences, 14th inst.— A. G. Rowland Hill, b. 1885, 5ft. 10in., proportionate build, c. sallow, h. and e. dk., clean shaven; dress, dk. overcoat and jacket, dk. flannel trousers, brown waistcoat, brown shoes and socks, check cap. Obtained above amount by producing cheque which he stated he was unable to cash Until next morning. Usually frequents good class hotels and offers to sketch any customer who may be there, stating he is a cartoonist and did work for Bystander and Westminster Gazette. Stated he had been in Indian Army. Will endeavour to get in touch with Freemasons. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hack, Saffron Walden. KENT. 70.- Maidstone ( Boro.).— For bastardy arrears amounting to £ 9 lis., including costs.— William Smith, alias Arthur Smith, b. 1884, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A music hall artist. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. 71.— Maidstone ( Boro.).—' For embezzling £ 2 8d., 13th inst.— William Saunders, b. 1890, 5ft. 4in., slim build, h. auburn, e. blue, circular scar 1. side chin ; dress, dk. suit, It. cap, It. flannel shirt and white shirt, soft collar and front, blue and black tie, grey socks, black boots. A baker's roundsman ; native of Maidstone. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 72.— Widnes ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 13th inst.— Ralph Edmondson, aliases Reece, G. W. Rigby and Frodsham, C. R. O. No. 1534- 06, Cases Nos. 4, 17- 11- 22, and 36, 2- 8- 22 for portrait, b. 1862, 5ft. 7Jin., medium build, c. sallow, h. grey, e. brown, bust of woman rt. fore- arm, slight limp 1. leg, well spoken ; dress, fawn raincoat, It. grey cap, collar and tie, smart appear- ance. A mechanic or ship's fireman ; native of Shrewsbury. Pre. con. of fraud and forgery at WIGAN ( Ralph Edmondson), BIRKENHEAD SHREWSBURY, LIVERPOOL ( Albert Row- lands), ST. HELENS ( Albert Edward Rowland), KNUTSFORD ( Albert Edward Rowlands), MANCHESTER and ECCLES ( Herbert Atkins). Called on small shopkeepers shortly after a traveller's van had visited shop. Stated he was brother of traveller and had just missed him and that he had lost his purse and money. Obtained above amount for railway fare and gave an I. O. U. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Widnes. SURREY. 73.— Reigate ( Boro.).-— For arrears of mainten- ance, £ 37 8s. 9d., of wife and children.— William Ratcliffe, b. 1892, 5ft. 9 or 10in., proportionate build, h. fair, e. blue, believed ginger moustache. 4 upper teeth missing. May be found tramping the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Reigate. D 1' rinted and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office oy the Receiver for the Metropolitan T'olice District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1.