THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1923. No. 30, VOL. X. All communications ( or insertion in the POLICK GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THB COMMISSIONER or POLIOS or THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed a* directed thereon. In all caaea 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 Poliet of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— J Division.— For stealing ( dwelling) pair lield- glasses, folding camera, and £ 14 in notes and silver. Carl Straten, alias Carl Stratten, C. R. O. No. 14273- 22, b. 1906, 5ft. 6Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, scar lower lip, nervous manner ; dress, grey suit, dk. grey overcoat, It. grey soft felt hat with dk. band, blue striped shirt, boots. A carpenter ; native of Swansea. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at SOUTH END- ON- SEA ( Carl Straten) and on J. Absconded from his home taking the property from his father's pocket and stock in shop. Fre- quents billiards saloons. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— X Division.— For embezzling £ 55 9s., 5th inst.— Cyril Birch, b. 1906, 5ft. 7in., slim build, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, slouches ; dros » i loose grey mixture overcoat ( plain collar and turned up cuffs), brown suit, soft collar, grey cap, boots. Collected the above amount for rent due and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. her husband recently died intestate, and she had no title until'the winding up of his estate. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 4— Alfreton ( Co.).— On suspicion of having broken open offertory boxes at Clay Cross Church and stealing contents, on or about 2nd inst.— A Man, 1). about 1893, about 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, ; dress, dk. tweed overcoat, dk. trousers, dk. cap or brown trilby hat. Inf. to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. HAMPSHIRE. 5. Gosport ( Co.).— For stealing lady's purse containing about £ 7 15s. and miniature of soldier, 3rd inst.— A Man, b. about 1900, rather tall ; dress, brown or fawn mackintosh or coat, grey trilby hat, champagne colour socks, brown shoes. Walked up to loser ( a woman) from behind, knocked the purse she was carrying out of her hand, picked it up and absconded. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. 3.— Y Division.— For obtaining £ 910 3s. 2d. by false pretences.— Eleanor Aryate Field, b. 1878, to 1881, 5ft. 2in., thin build, h. very dk., e. dk., rather high cheek bones, prominent teeth upper jaw. Falsely represented she was entitled to sell a confectionery business, having been granted power of attorney, when, in fact, it transpired that LANCASHIRE. 6.— Manchester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 10, 26- 2- 23, John Marshall. Additional inf.— Organ recovered. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 9 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, March 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. x 7. Seaforth ( Co.).— Stephen Rhoden, Case No- 13, 28- 2- 23, is identical with Stephen Rhoden, C. R. O. No. 19044- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at CHAT- HAM. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. 8.— Wigan ( Boro.). Charles Johnson, Case No. 77, 5- 3- 23, is identical with Charlie Mitchell, aliases Charlie Rogers, Batute, Brooks, C. F. Johnson, George Roberts, Tom Sullivan, Jackson, Charles Cousens, Charles Douglas, Charles Souter and Sutor, C. R. O. No. 5- 22, Cases Nos. 45, Sup plement A ( Vol. IX.), and 113, 7- 3- 23, b. 1897, 5ft. 6£ in., 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 Bennett). I. VDNKV, READING ( Charlie Mitchell) and TAUNTON ( Charles Robinson). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. j NORFOLK. 9. Great Yarmouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 12 by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— A Man who gave name of A. Oxborrow, b. about 1878, about ( ift., very heavy build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven; dress, grey pin striped coat,- grey flannel trousers, It. loose cut tweed overcoat, grey cap, wore washleather gloves, in possession of brown suit; carried green canvas suit- case, A. O. thereon ; brown canvas do. ; brown leather attache- case, and 2 brown haversacks. Stayed at hotel, borrowed 2 blank cheques on Barclay's Bank from landlord, and gpbstituted Devonport for the address of local branch. Induced loser to exchange cheques and subsequently the cheque referred to was returned from Devonport marked No Account. In the meantime, however, Oxborrow cashed the cheque he received from loser at the local branch of Lloyd's Bank. Also tendered cheque to pay his hotel bill and received £ 11 change. Represented himself to be a Freemason, 433 Lodge of Hope, and visited the local masonic club. Accompanied by a boy, b. about 1911, tall ; dress, grey tweed knicker suit, blue overcoat, dk. school cap with red badge ( shield with Belmont, Lewisham, thereon); and black and grey spaniel bitch, answers to name of Betty. Left 28th ult. for' Peterborough. Appears identical with Arthur Oxborrow, Case No. 120, 28- 2- 23. Warrant issued. * Inf. to the C. C., Great Yarmouth. 10,— Holt ( Co.).— For carnal knowledge of girl under 13 yrs., at Toftrees.— John Jessie Dye, alias Osborne, b. 1873, 5ft. 4 to 6in., stout build, c. pallid, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, full face, clean shaven, very small feet; dress, It. grey suit, grey trilby hat, fawn coloured mackintosh, collar and tie, brown boots. A painter ; native of Mileham. In possession of old bicycle with sack on carrier. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Collyer, Holt YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 11.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 5 Bank of England note, 9s. silver, gold signet ring ( L. B. thereon), and Norfolk fountain pen.— Jack Israel, b. 1897, 5ft. 7 or 8in., broad build,, c. swarthy, h. black, e. dk., clean shaven, round face, rash rt. of neck, slightly bowlegged ; dress, dirty grey sports coat, dk. trousers and vest, large check cap, fawn raincoat ( with broad collar and belt, rubber lined and stitched 1. side), army boots, usually wears check muffler. A Jew, barber or labourer ; native of London. Obtained lodgings with loser's mother, stated he had walked from London, via Nottingham. Left the house to go to his employment with a glazier, and after he had left the above articles were missed from clothing hanging in bedroom. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 12.— At Govan, charged as Patrick Curran with housebreaking.— Patrick Conway, C. R. O. No. 22629- 19, b. 1893, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. dk., e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny* on S. 13.— Remanded at Stowmarket ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged as Albert Bernard Drake Johnson with cyclestealing.-— Albert Bernard Johnstone, alias Albert Bernard Johnson, C. R. O. No. 11963- 22, b. 1906, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny on W. 14.— Remanded at Lambeth Pol. Ct. ( L.)— M Division case— till 12th inst., charged with attempted warehousebreaking.— Thomas Howard, aliases William Woolfe, Frederick Dunford, Thomas Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. Murphy and William John Wolff, C. R. O. No. 940- 11, b. 1880, 5ft. 6£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey ( wears spectacles), clean shaven, slightly round- shouldered, plausible; dress, dk. tweed suit, dk. mixture overcoat, dk. trilby hat, soft collar, dk. tie, boots^ A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, ware- housebreaking, housebreaking, larceny, cycle- stealing, possessing housebreaking implements by night and minor offences at READING ( Thomas Howard), in CITY OF LONDON ( Michael Foster) and on N, P and W. 15.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged as John Godfrey Weston with stealing a diamond ring.— John Weston, C. R. O. No. 719- 12, Case No. 86, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 18( 50, 5ft. ( Sin., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A bookbinder; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL ( John Godfrey Weston), in CITY OF LONDON ( John Weston) and on A, C, L and V. 16.— Remanded at Croydon ( Co.) Pol. Ct. ( L.)— Z Division Case— till 12th inst., charged aa Edward Charles Baker with being a suspected person and escaping from custody.— Alfred Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 46499, b. 1883, 5ft 9£ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, lost 1st and 2nd 1. fingers, slouching gait; dress, grey jacket and vest, dk. striped trousers, fawn overcoat, grey cap, soft white collar, blue tie, boots. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary at GUILD- FORD.- Albert Henry Miles, as Albert Childs, aliases Henry Miles and Henry Duffield, C. R. O. No. 1873- 01, Case No. 168, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1880, 5ft. 6$ in., medium build, c. dk., h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, moustache, quick step ; dress, brown mixture suit, dk. blue trench coat with belt, soft white collar, dk. tie, grey trilby hat with black band, boots. A carpenter ; native of Guildford. Pre. con. of receiving, larceny, shop- breaking, housebreaking, burglary, cyclestealing and n minor offence at OXTED ( Albert Miles), GUILDFORD ( Albert Charles), REIGATE ( Henry Smith) and on W. 17.— Remanded at Chelmsford Special Ct. till 9th inst., charged with burglary.— William Willis. C. R. O. No. 35- 20, Case No. 369, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1896, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A baker ; native of Harwich. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, housebreaking, officebreaking and a minor offence at MISTLEY, BHVHRLFY, READING, MIDDLESBROUGH, FLEETWOOD, MANCHESTER, EASTBOURNE and HARWICH. 18.— Remanded at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L.)— K Division Case— till 13th inst., charged as Frank Howard Thompson with obtaining money by false pretences ( bogus seaman's advance notes).— Einar Helge Christiansen, C. R. O. No. 9799- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, mole rt. neck and cheek ; dress, blue serge suit, grey cap, soft white collar, dk. tie, boots. A ship's car- penter ; native of Denmark. Pre. con. of fraud at NEWPORT ( MON.). 19.— Remanded at Bradford ( City) Pol, Ct. till 9th inst., charged with obtaining food and drink by fraud.— William Henry Mahoney, C. R. O. No. 13626- 19, b. 1894, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A seaman ; native of Bradford. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at . MANCHESTER ( William Mahoney), SOUTH SHIELDS, CHATHAM, LIVERPOOL and SWANSEA ( William Henry Mahoney). 20.— At Fordingbridge ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Thomas Tapper, C. R. O. No. 4880- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of fowlstealing and larceny at SALISBURY. 21.— Remanded at Spalding ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as John Joseph Noonan with larceny.— John Joseph Newman, aliases John William Newman and William Newman, C. R. O. No. S/ 54196, b. 1873, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, abscess scars rt. cheek and neck, lost 2nd rt. finger. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of fowlstealing and larceny at GOOLE. 22.— Remanded at Alresford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 15th inst., charged as Samuel George Scrivvins with bigamy.— George Scribbins, C. R. O. No. 1455- 19, b. 1884, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A stoker ; native of Bishop Sale. Pre. con. of bigamy, fowlstealing and. larceny at ALRES- FORD ( George Scrivvins), WELLINGTON ( George Scribbins) and on R. 23.— Remanded at Leicester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged with attempting to steal from an offertory box.— Isaac Bickerstaff, alias Frederick Aspin, C. R. O. No. 2793- 22, b. 1898, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A collier ; native of Wakefield. Pre. con. of housebreaking and larceny at DONCASTER, WORCESTER ( Isaac Bickerstaff) and KING'S LYNN ( Frederick Espin). Has also con. at GHENT for theft. 24.— Remanded at Knutsford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged with false pretences.— Frederick Barclay Ritchie, C. R. O. No. 19269- 22, b. 1890, 5ft. 10| in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud at RADCLIFFE and on W. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 25.— At Bolton ( Co.) charged on suspicion of stealing Britannia metal antique tea- pot, octagon shape, 4 legs, acorn and oak leaf on lid ; and a pewter inkpot.— Charles Hulme, C. R. O. No. 16651- 16, h. 1900, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, grey sports coat, grey trousers, soft collar, tie, cap, brown boots. A labourer. Pre. con. of larceny at BOLTON.— Robert Langstreth ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1898, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, ex blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, green scarf, cap, and boots. 26.— At St. Albans ( City), charged with fraud. — Annie Wilson, aliases Mrs. Scott, Wood, Harvey, Knight, Jackson, Webster, Hammond, Buller, Taylor, Foster, Hawthorne, Baker, Graham, Bishop, Horton, Ellen Newton, Mary Clarke, Ellen Newsome, Margaret Forbes and Margaret Woods, C. R. O. No. 1220- 12, Case No. 123, Supple- ment A ( Vol. V.), b. 1874, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A cook; native of Bilston. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at BIRMINGHAM, RUSHALL ( Edith Emily Simpson), MARL- BOROUGH ( Edith Shore), OXFORD ( Emily Ada Simpson), HANDSWORTH ( Margaret Neal), STOURBRIDGE ( Edith Simpson), NAILS- WORTH ( Edith Thompson), GOSPORT ( Edith Parkes), LOUGHBOROUGH ( Emma Simpson), WATFORD ( Annie Wilson) and on B and X. 27.— At Birmingham ( City), charged with uttering forged £ 1 notes.— Frank Pattison, aliases Frank Patterson and Edward John Cooper, C. R. O. No. 6164- 22, b. 1884, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of uttering counterfeit coin at BIRMINGHAM. 28.— At Birmingham ( City), charged as Richard Twist with uttering forged £ 1 note.— John Jones, C. R. O. No. 767- 98, Case No. 43, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1856, f> ft. 3Jin., c. pale, h. grey, e. blue, scar rt. top of forehead. A labourer; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, sacrilege, larceny ( person), possessing counterfeit coin, burglary and minor offences at OLD BURY ( John Jones), NORTH AM 1TON ( Richard Field), ' WARWICK, ASTON, COLESHILL ( Richard Twist), REDDITCH, BIRMINGHAM, KING'S HEATH and DERBY ( George Thompson). 29.— At Cheltenham ( Co.), charged with larceny ( person).— Frederick Cale, C. R. O. No. 2991- 02, b. 1881, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar rt. of forehead, 3 moles rt. of neck. A rivetter ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny— person, larceny and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM,$ BURTON- ON- TRENT, NEWMARKET, LINCOLN ( Frederick Cale), EVESHAM ( George Edwards), OXFORD ( Frederick Cahill), CARDIFF ( James Watson), MOUNTAIN ASH ( Frederick Cole) and on M and Y. 30.— Remanded at Wealdstone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— X Division Case— till 13th inst., charged as Alfred Macare with garagebreaking.— Alfred Pace, C. R. O. No. 21147- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny ( motor cycle) at LEICESTER ( A. E. Pace). APPREHENSIONS. 31.— M. P. D., G Division.— Richard Beer, Case No. 3, 10- 1- 23. 32.— M. P. D., M Division.— Richard Maloney, Case No. 4, 20- 12- 22. 33.— M. P. D., S Division.— William Walshaw, C. R. O. No. 549- 09, Case No. 2, 12- 1- 23. 34.— M. P. D., Z Division.— Arthur Grafham, C. R. O. No. M/ 7097, Case No. 39, 2- 3- 23, and remanded till 14th inst. 35.— Cambridgeshire, Cambridge ( Boro.).— Alfred Pace, C. R. O. No. 21147- 19, Case No. 21, 15- 11- 20. See also Case No. 30 current issue. 36.— Cheshire, Wallasey ( Boro.).—' William Willis, C. R. O. No. 35,- 20, Cases Nos. 4, 4- 12- 22, and 39 ( Chelmsford), 12- 1- 23. See Case also No. 17 current issue. 37.— Hertfordshire, Watford ( Co.).— Annie Wilson, C. R. O. No. 1220- 12, Cases Nos. 9, 19- 2- 23 ; 7 ( Windsor), 24- 11- 22; 78 ( B), 20- 11- 22; 120 ( Horsham), 31- 5- 22 ; and 91 ( Steyning), 22- 5- 22. See also Case No. 26 current issue. 38.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Joseph Jackson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7093, Case No. 51, 28- 2- 23. 39.— Northamptonshire, Wellingborough ( Co.). — Robert Tremayne, Case No. 8, 13- 10- 22, and identical with Robert John Clemitson, C. R. O. No. S/ 125949. See also Case No. 117, 7- 3- 23. 40. Stirlingshire, Stirling ( Co.).— John Blyth, C. R. O. No. S/ 96106, Case No. 79, 5- 3- 23. 41.— Sussex ( West), Chichester ( Co.).— James Skeets, C. R. O. No. S/ 67165, Case No. 10, 21- 2- 23. 42— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City)— John Weston. C. R. a No. 719- 12, Cases Nos. 88, 5- 1- 23 ; 94 ( Sheffield), 15- 1- 23 ; and 10 ( Nottingham), 22- 1- 23. See also Case No. 15 current issue. 43.— Yorkshire ( W. R.); Sheffield ( City).— Albert Peacock, Case No. 19, 28- 2- 23. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Liverpool ( City).— Max Rosenberg, C. R. O. No. M/ 7102. Case No'. 1, 2- 3- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 45.— Manchester ( City). - Clifford Berrick, Case No. 6, 5- 3- 23, is identical with Clifford Pye, alias Clifford Beric Pye, C. R. O. No. 2936- 16, b. 1885, 5ft. 7Jin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue, weak rt. leg, walks lame. A motor engineer; native of Preston. Pre. con. of fraud at PRESTON, BOLTON, EDINBURGH, SHEFFIELD ( Clifford Pye), LEEDS ( Clifford Roy Pye) and on Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. LEICESTERSHIRE . 46.— Leicester ( City).— For embezzling £ 10.— William Moore, C. R. O. No. M/ 7103 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1896, 5ft. 10 or llin., stout build, c. fresh, clean shaven, round boyish face, peculiar manner of speech ( somewhat short tongued); dress, brown suit, grey overcoat, It. trilby hat, soft collar and knitted tie. Was employed by Co- operative Society as clerk, and received numerous sums of money from members, which he failed to account for in society's books. Absconded 19th ult., and has in his possession a 31 h. p. Rudge Whitworth motor cycle, registra- tion No. AY- 1633, which he may attempt to dispose of. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 47.— Windsor ( Boro.).— 7th inst., by burglary ( forcing window with jemmy).-— Large silver gravy spoon ; 12 table spoons ; 12 dessert do. ; 12 tea do. ; 4 salt do. ; 4 sugar tongs ; skewer ; sugar scoop ; 4 jam spoons ; cheese. knife ; butter do. ( all above articles are engraved W. P. R. or W. L. R.) ; 12 large knives, white handles ; 12 small do. ; 12 each prongs ; 2 carving knives ; 2 forks ; steel ( all white handles); 24 large knives, makers Dangerfield ; 24 small do. ; 12 large rustless knives ; 12 small do. ; gold pen and pencil, engraved F. Solloway ; half- crown piece, dated 17— ; 4d.- piece ; 3d.- piece ; 10s. Treasury note ; 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, March 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. silver key, engraved Chalvey Methodist Church, Presented to Mrs. Reavell; silk handkerchief ; 10 linen do. ; lady's black silk jacket; and bunch of 3 keys with Key Association label attached. Inf. to the C. C., Windsor. CHESHIRE. 48.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— 18th ult., by house- breaking ( breaking back window and releasing catch).— Lady's thin gold neckchain, gold cross attached ; gold expanding bracelet, cameo set in centre with pearls all round, set in small ivy leaves; lady's gold ring, set emeralds and diamonds, claw setting ; lady's gold dress do., set rubies and diamonds ; lady's gold do., set diamonds and sapphires, diamonds very small; do., set diamond, gipsy setting ; gent's very heavy gold signet ring, A. S. R. thereon; . lady's gold hunter watch, engraved in black on case, leather wristlet strap. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. 49.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— 24th ult., by house- breaking ( key believed left in door).— 18ct. engagement ring, 5 diamonds, claw setting, large diamond in centre, stones diminish at ends; circular gold pendant, set 20 pearls, loop at top and brooch pin at back, can be used as either pendant or brooch ; fancy good brooch, 2 swallows witli heart in centre, centre of heart set with single diamond ; plain gold curb bangle, large hollow links, safety chain broken, heart attached, also gold coin size of half- sovereign ; 9ct. ring, thin one side and wide at face, dented and chased ; small oval eameo ring ; pin brooch, with gilded Jubilee shilling ; gent's drop seal, gold with red stones ; jewel- case, glass set in silver open work case, 4in. long, 3in. high ; 2 footballs; pair Hotspur football boots, size 6, nearly new; 2 brown leather attache- cases, old ; old purse, containing old foreign and English coins ; metal shaving soap box, slit in top, used for money box ; gent's navy blue suit, almost new, good quality cloth, fit man about 5ft. 9in. ; £ 14 12s., including 2 £ 5 notes. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. 50.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing door with jemmy), at New Brighton.— Solid silver cigarette- case, chased, J. G. in round shield thereon ; long gold cable pattern neckchain; short gold cable pattern do. ; gold nugget, about size of a hazel nut, with small ring on top ; half- sovereign pendant, with • Carlton Whist Club engraved on tail side of coin ; 2 gold gate pattern bracelets, padlocks attached ; 2 22ct. wedding rings ; American dollar piece tiepin ; gold tiepin with blue stone, oblong shape, thin band of gold across centre of stone ; do., set small diamond in centre, gipsy setting ; silver coin, gilded in gold case with glass back and front; 3 or 4 lion shillings, quantity of Jubilee sixpences and 4d. and 3d. pieces ; silver Coronation medal, dated 1902 ; bronze do., dated 1902 ; 3 sovereigns, 1 half do., several old silver and copper coins ; link of Sessel pearl beads, with gold clasp ; gold bar brooch, set aquamarine in centre ; 4 plain gold studs ; plain gold piece to screw on bottom of tiepin Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. DERBYSHIRE. 51.— Derby ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 71, 5- 3- 23. Additional inf.— The green Ford truck has been located at Ilkeston and enquiries show that nothing is known by the two men of the stolen property. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. KENT. 52.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— 5th inst., by shop- breaking ( scullery door insecure and forcing inner door).— Three sovereigns ; 2 half sovereigns; £ 5 Is. 7d. in silver and bronze; lady's 9ct. keyless wristlet watch, 8- day movement, white dial showing escapement at bottom, English numerals, plain back with mark of strap, F. W. Smith scratched on inside of case ; pair 9ct. sleeve- links, oval shape, plain fronts. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 53.— Accrington ( Boro.).— 3rd or 4th inst., from the Art Gallery ( breaking pane of glass in hall window and turning catch).— 3 Edward VII. Coronation medals, 1902, gold, silver and bronze ; 3 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee do., gold, silver and bronze ; 3 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee do., 2nd set, gold, silver and bronze ; 2 Edward VII. Coronation do., 1902, gold and silver ; Monnaie de Paris, 1900, silver ( size of Is. piece) ; Edward VII. Coronation set of specimen coins, 1902, consisting of 13 coins : £ 5, £ 2, £ 1, 10s. ( gold), 5s., 2s. 6d., 2s., Is., 6d, 4d., 3d., 2d. and Id. ( silver) ; Queen Victoria set of specimen do., 1893, consisting of 10 coins : £ 5, £ 2, £ 1, 10s. ( gold), 5s., 2s. 6d., 2s., Is., 6d. and 3d. ( silver) ; Queen Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. Victoria set of specimen do., 1887, consisting of 11 coins : £ 5, £ 2, £ 1, 10s. ( gold), 5B, 4S., 6d., 2s., Is., ( kl. and 3d. ( silver). Each set of coins and medals in case. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 54.- Blackpool ( Boro.).— 26th or 27th ult., by shopbreaking ( duplicate key).— 74 pocket knives, bone and horn handles, Brooksbanks on blades; 2 pairs of scissors; 8 safety razors, black cases ; barber's hair clipper, German make ; Clemak stropper ; 2 razors, black handles, Brooks- banks on blades ; postage stamps, value 6s. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 55.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— 5th inst., by shop- breaking ( duplicate key).— Pair of gent's brown boots, size 8, leather lined, stamped Oral on solo inside diamond, also Quality Service Regd. No. 390835 stamped on sole, Oral and C. W. H. on tab ; pair of gent's Oral brown shoes, Oral stamped inside on linen tab, size 9 ; pair of patent brown Oxford do., gent's, leather lined, quarters, linen lined vamp, Oral make stamped inside, size 8; pair of gent's brown Derby pattern high tie boots, Oral make, size 8J ; pair of black glace kid do., patent toe- cap, size 9, Oral make, Balmoral style, linen lined ; pair of gent's Bective do., linen lined, stock No. 3278 inside lining and 6 x 123 inside at top, size 8 ; pair of gent's Oral do., size 8, Oral stamped On tab and also on sole inside diamond ; pair of gent's black leather slippers, size 8, glace kid, stitched aloft, Veldt schoen type ; 12 pairs of gent's socks ( 2 pairs of black clocked hose and remainder speckled hose); about 3 pairs of Restfoot instep supports. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 56.- Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 4th or 5th inst., from a bowling club ( breaking window with foot scraper) at Littlemoss.— Round 8- day pendulum wall clock, mahogany wood case, 15in. to 18in. in diameter, white dial, pendulum not visible from outside case ; oval shaped mirror, framed in black wood, 13in. by 9in. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 57.— Liverpool ( City).— 2nd inst., from person.— 45 10s. Treasury notes, series J/ 51, Nos. between 238001 and 238301.— Suspicion is attached to Six Men, b. 1888 to 1896, between oft. 7in. and 6ft., clean shaven, smart appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. u 58.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case- No. 33, 5- 3- 23. Additional and amended inf.— Gent's silver centre seconds chronograph watch, No. 40408; gent's silver English lever do., No. 147395. The number of the lady's gold Geneva watch previously described is 23200. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 59.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 3rd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing back door with instrument) at Stretford.— Gent's very old silver English lever watch, maker Hellis, Southampton, Roman numerals, keywind, dirty condition, minutes hand and glass missing; lady's silver Geneva do., floral dial, pink tinted, keywind, engraved case, Roman numerals, gold hands ; plain 9ct. brooch, oval shape, Baby thereon ; mother- o'- pearl pen, gold holder and nib, blue case, lined blue satin ; and about £ 4 cash. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 60 — Reedley ( Co.).— 3rd inst., by housebreaking ( duplicate key back door) at Nelson.— Lady's gold English lever watch, gold face, Roman numerals, keywind, back of case engraved, except centre, which is plain and in shape of a heart, No. 40250 ; gent's silver Waltham lever do., keywind, Roman numerals, plain white dial, No. 15427963, out of order; 5 £ 1 Treasury notes. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 61. Seaforth ( Co.).— 5th inst., from farm yard at Netherton.— Gent's . black enamelled bicycle, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, tyres well worn, back and front rim brakes, rubber pedals ( rubber missing from right), 3- coil spring saddle, 2 mud- guards, silver plated bell, tool- bag containing oilcan, spanner and a combination set of 6 keys ( various sizes), in poor condition, inner tubes punctured.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1888, 5ft. llin., c. pale, h. It. brown, clean shaven, long thin face, Irish accent; dress, grey suit ( dirty, trousers tight and patched), old dk. muffler, dirty grey cap, very shabby appearance. Inf. to Supt, Wilcock, Seaforth. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 62.— Nottingham ( City).— 17th ult., from a cafe.— Gent's blue pilot cloth double- breasted overcoat, plain collar ( worn at back of neck), half belt at back, no vent, 3 outside, 1 inside and 1 ticket pocket, chain hanger, 3 black bone buttons down each side, Dixon & Parker, Nottingham, under neck, in one pocket was a motor driver's 403 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. licence with name J. L. F. Manning thereon, also a pair of dirty yellow gloves. Left behind : gent's double- breasted brown overcoat with green stripe, half belt at back, no vent, .' Koutside, 1 inside and 1 ticket pocket, 3 brown bone buttons down each side, tape hanger, Aquascutum, Ltd., UK), Regent- street, London, W. l, under collar. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. 63.— Nottingham ( City).— 26th or 27th ult., by shopbreaking ( forcing padlock of back door).— 4 dozen lady's natural combinations, lace trimmed ; 4 dozen lady's white do. ; 6 dozen lady's corsets, various sizes and quality ; 3 dozen boy's flannel- ette shirts, cream and blue stripes, sizes 0 to 8 ; dozen pairs lady's cashmere hose, black, stamped Botany ; J dozen lady's sports do. ; 6 dozen pairs lady's black lisle fully fashioned do. ; 5 dozen children's tan three- quarter socks, stamped Two Thread and Children's black socks, all wool ( the above articles are stamped All Wool); dozen boy's golf hose, grey and heather ; dozen girl's worsted do., black; 2 dozen gent's all wool pants ; dozen all wool vests ; dozen children's crawlers ; 2 dozen grey and navy divided skirts ; dozen children's do., fleecy lined ; 4 dozen boy's tweed knickers, sizes 1 to 8; dozen boy's all wool jerseys, various shades ; 3 girl's serge frocks, tit a child 4 or 5 ; 3 girl's tweed coats ; dozen lady's silk hose, various shades ; cloth remnants, velour and serge ; 12 tablecloth remnants, Irish linen ; 9 pairs of children's combinations, fleecy lined ; 6 lady's vests, webbed ; 6 boy's wool suits, to fit up to 4 years ; dozen lady's embroidered camisoles, needlework straps; 1£ dozen lady's and children's cream and striped flannelette nightgowns ; gabardine frock, rows of black braid all round, fit person 5ft. 4in. ; 200yds. of fancy embroidery, various thicknesses. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. 6f.— Retford ( Co.).— 5th or 6th inst., from Horton Hall, Babsworth.— Queen Anne oval shaped silver box, Sin long, chased lid, figure of mermaid in centre ; necklet of opals ; gent's gold ring, weight of 3 sovereigns, engraved figure of mermaid with shield around, W M. on each side of shield ; gold seal with double headed lions thereon ; gilt and silver cigarette- case with Egyptian figures chased thereon : 2 bracelets ( 1 set imitation emeralds ; 1 set imitation rubies), the stones measure Jin. x Jin., and are set in silver : 2 bicycles : 1st, lady's Beeston Humber, 1908 model, black enamelled, 26in. frame, Brooks saddle, double main bar in frame, rubber pedals, plate on head, pillar with M. B. Charlton, Retford, thereon, rush basket on front, Lucas acetylene lamp on front, oil lamp at rear with red paper in glass, black pump, No. 9348 ; 2nd, gent's Singer, enamelled chocolate colour, 26in. frame, Brooks saddle, gear- case with Singer thereon, front cover patched with inner tubing, cable brakes, rubber pedals, slightly upturned handle- bars, silver coloured grips ; several pounds worth of mixed money and several shillings worth of mixed stamps.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men, both young ; dres6, overcoats and bowler hats. Rode stolen bicycles. Booked from Newark Station, 6th inst., for St. Pancras Station ( L.), and were not at the time in possession of the bicycles. Inf. to Supt. Godfrey Retford. SHROPSHIRE. 65. - Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— 3rd or 4th inst., by warehousebreaking.— 6 black Keronyx combs, 6in. long, l^ in. deep, half coarse, half fine; about 4 gross fine cotton boot laces, 5 cord, 39in. long ; 3 pairs men's braces, marked Sphere on metal clip and on leather tab on back : doz. blouse pins on pad, yellow metal, set with imitation diamonds ; dozen do., yellow metal, set with assorted imitation diamonds ; quantity of packets of assorted needles, Useful Needle Packet printed in gold on white label on front of packets ; quantity of lever studs on cards, The Burlington Lever Studs thereon ; quantity of skeins of fine wool, assorted colours, Trafalgar All Wool Skein, foz., on label ; quantity of steel safety pins, on green cards, Unity Steel Safety Pins, Nickel Plated, Made in England, printed in white letters on cards ; quantity of reels of cotton, black and white, Crusoe Six Cord 40 Machine Cotton, Crusoe Brand, on labels ; about 4 gross leather laces, in bundles of 6 dozen, laces 40in. long, cut 8 to the inch, laces black one side, brown three sides ; about 6 pairs spectacles, steel rims and holders ; quantity of back collar studs on cards, yellow metal and bone, The Emperor Back Collar Stud, Made in England, printed on cards ; quantity of fine hair- pins, in yellow paper packets ; quantity of tie- pins, on separate cards, metal, with imitation diamond or pearl in centre ; pure hair broom, black and white bristles, yellow varnished stock, with 4 red grooves ; tablet of terra cotta coloured soap, figure of lady reclining nude, blue and black beads for earrings, brown hair with aluminium painted band ; and 3s. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. SUSSEX ( EAST). 66 — Brighton ( Boro.).— 6th inst., from jeweller's shop.— Gold ring, heart shape, set turquoise and diamonds around ; do., single stone diamond, gipsy setting, oval shape, weight about let. ; Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. do., set lapis lazuli in centre, small diamonds around ; do. single stone yellow topaz, claw setting ; do., 2- stone diamond crossover ; do., 3 rows of stones composed of 5 rubies, ( S diamonds and 5 sapphires ; do., diamond marquise, set about 20 stones ; and 18ct. English lever watch, antique, embossed edges, gold face, key winding.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1883, 5ft. 4 or 5in., h. dk., speaks sharply ; dress, grey suit, dk. grey overcoat, brown trilby hat, collar and tie. Entered shop and asked for small article, leaving without making purchase. After he had left it was discovered that the electric bell on door had been disconnected. Appears identical with Man, Case No. 76, 14- 2- 23. N Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 67.- Arundel ( Co.).— Case No. 36, 5- 3- 23, can- celled. Property recovered and thief ( Arthur Bernard Ayres) arrested, and on 5- 3- 23 fined £ 5. WILTSHIRE. 68.- Marlborough ( Co.).— 7th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing front door with pick), at Devizes. — 9ct. bangle, set diamonds ; do., set diamonds and sapphires; do., chased ; gent's 9ct. curb albert; do. loose link albert; do. rolled gold T. H. albert ; 9ct. large link bracelet; 9ct. do., chased ; 9ct. close basket do. ; 9ct. small curb do. ; 4 rolled gold do. ; I platinum do., set paste ; 96 ( 9, 15 and 18ct.) rings ; 15 ( 9 and 22ct,) wedding do. ; case gold brooches, set stones ; 40 to 45 gent's pocket watches, mostly silver ( some nickel, some with luminous dials); gent's 14ct,. gold Waltham watch ; quantity gold brooches, on cards ; 3 electro plated cigarette- cases ; cheque for 15s., made payable to T. Cole, Devizes, from D. O., ll. E., Warminster; and about £ 2. ( All the rings marked W. G. & S. near Hallmark).— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1888 to 1893, about 5ft. 5in., stout build, clean shaven ; dress, It. brown coat, grey cap, may wear old brown macintosh ( stolen). Inf. to Supt. Foreman, Marlborough. ' 0 PROPERTY FOUND. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 69.— Worksop ( Co.).— Case No. 82, 7- 3- 22, cancelled. Bicycle owned. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 70.— A Division.— 7th inst., " P. V.", solo. XD- 2077. Frame No. 20730. 2$ H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour, frame black, tank mauve, black lined. Two stroke engine. Spring frame. Brampton forks. Tank much soldered. Aluminium plates. Brass oil car lamp on left of head lamp. No glass in head lamp. Large mudshields. Sloping wedge shaped tank. Excise Licence, 23- 1- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 71.— X Division.— Adverting to Case No. 75, 7- 3- 23. Additional inf.— 1918 model. Engine No. 54373. Upholstery greenish- blue American cloth ( not black leather as previously reported). Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, not attached. Loser holds Registration Book. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER. ESSEX. 72.— Chelmsford ( Co.).— Found in the possession of William Willis, C. R. O. No. 35- 20, Case No. 17 current issue.— 9ct. sardonyx signet ring ( gent's) ; 9ct. amethyst ring ( lady's) ; gilt imitation opal do. ( lady's) ; metal do., large cluster green stones in centre, surrounded 18 white stones; scarf- pin, set paste in fancy gold setting ; 9ct. do., single stone, set white sapphire ; gold single stone paste do., large shots top and side ; pair silver mounted pearl drop earrings, with wires ; pair silver mounted do., paste, set imitation pink coral, screws ; pair gilt cuff links, with bar connec- tion ; pair rolled gold do., shield and oval pattern, engraved, chain connection ; pair rolled gold do., leaf pattern, engraved, chain connection ; bead rosary necklet, black oxydised, with beads; gold snake pattern do. ; silver do., with mother- o'- pearl pendant, pendant in silver mount; gilt guard, pearl set; set of 6 mother- o'- pearl buttons, 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 9, 192 j FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER— ccmtd. shot centres ; set of 5 do., plain centres ; set of 4 do., ring round edge ; set blouse do., gold ; set mother- o'- pearl; silver mounted brooch and 2 buttons, set blue stones in centre ; silver horse- shoe coral do. ; oval mother- o'- pearl do. ; silver round do., set in enamel; R. A. F. badge do. ; British Legion do., blue enamel, 17458; silver curb bracelet, with coin attached, J. M. thereon ; rolled gold topaz set seal; silver aiM enamel slipper; toothpick, silver; seal, Cupid crystal, L'Amitie Est D'Amour Sans Ailes thereon ; gold turquoise set pencil; part of 15ct. stud; gilt compass ; 3 pairs steel scissors ;, 14 copper coins, dated 1850 ; 2 French franc coins ; English copper coin, George III. ; old English farthing ; silver twopenny piece ; 2 metal cigarette- cases ( 1 plain ; 1 bears crest of Royal Engineers) ; 1 pair opera- glasses ; 1 watch, Ingersoll, illumin- ated dial; 3 razors ( 1 Kropp, 1 Clements, and 1 plain) ; 1 hair brush, tortoiseshell back ; pair gold rimmed spectacles, in case ; 12 neckties ; 4 shirts ( 3 striped and 1 plain white) ; 1 auto- matic American revolver, cal. 38, No. 42494, nickel plated ; I brown leather suit- case, initials J. E. W. L. thereon; 3 keys of the Yale type, Nos. 102704, A. 18559, 102704 ; 1 bunch of 8 keys, tab attached, G. E. Ford thereon, which is written in ink ; I bunch of 9 small keys ; 1 bunch of 7 small keys ; I bunch of 9 keys, bearing metal tab of the British Key Registry, No. X. 211503; 7 pawntickets ( I for diamond scarfpin ; I for 2 scarfpins ; 2 tickets, watch on each ; 1 ticket, 2 wallets on, 1 black and other brown ; 2 tickets for 3 shirts, pair pants and attache- case). Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 73. Criminal Record Office.— 24th ult., on beach at St. Clement, Jersey.— The body of A Man, b. 1873, to 1883, length 5ft. lOin. ; dress, black flannel trousers and vest with faint white stripes, dinner jacket ( silk lined, in good condition), dress vest, pleated dress shirt, heavy singlet, ribbed woollen pants, black socks, grey spats, shoes with square toes, heavy leather waistbelt. On person : cigarette- case, with printed label of Jersey made cigarettes inside ; bunch of keys ; pair scissors ; oval brooch ; 2 collar studs ; 2 links ; 4 English and French copper coins. The body had been in water apparently from 1 to 3 mos. Inf. to above office. LANCASHIRE. 74 — Liverpool ( City).— Destitute, and died 28th ult.— A Man, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7101, b. 1893 to 1897, 5ft. 7 or 8in., good build, strong features, c. fair, h. brown ( wavy), e. grey, It. brown eyebrows, straight nose with faint scar Jin. long on bridge, dirty teeth, 3 missing upper jaw, receding forehead, 4th 1. toe deformed, slight varicose vein inside rt. thigh, 2 vaccination marks rt. arm ; dress, blue serge suit, grey tweed cap, white print shirt with double stripes ( A. L. laundry mark on collar), white soft collar ( 15| in.), old dk. poplin tie, brick red knitted socks, boots ( size 9, True Form Boot Co. on tab, broad fitting, in good condition). On person : red upper plate with 2 teeth. Believed native of Scotland. At an inquest held 5th inst., a verdict was returned that the man died from carbolic acid poisoning, but there was no evidence to show how and by whom it was administered. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 75.— K Division.— 3rd or 4th inst., from a stable.— Gelding, chestnut. 3 yrs., 13 hands, wall eyes, 4 white stockings, white face, small white patch under saddle, long mane and tail, shod all round, in good condition ; set of black leather harness, brass mounts, brass shamrock mounts on blinkers, false leather collar, martingale attached. Inf. to C. R. O. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 ANIMALS, ETC. STOLEN — continued. 76.— P Division. - 4th or 5th inst., from a stable at Keston.— Bay cob, 12J hands, shod ajl round, toe of near hind shoe worn, wearing breast collar, Army pattern ; set of black harness, old and broken, chain trace ; and 4- wheeled van, painted black, red wheels, W. S. Reuthe, The Nursery, Keston, Kent, painted on off side. Inf. to C. R. O. ESSEX. 77. Grays ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 86, 7- 3- 23. Amended inf.— Should read Case No. 41, 5- 3- 23 and not a shown. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. MISCELLANEOUS. 78.— Attention is called to John Bird, Thorpe Lodge, Eastern Esplanade, Southend- on- Sea, trading as the Anglian Trading Company at 27, Clarence Street, in that Borough, and dealing in fur, skins and horsehair. Circulars have been sent out by him to all parts of the country inviting persons to send on parcels of skins, etc., and many complaints have been received as to his method of trading, money being forwarded by him only after considerable trouble and visits by the Police. Bird makes many excuses, saying he has been busy or overlooked ,- jetters, he makes no attempt to conduct his business in a satisfactory manner, and is rarely in attendance. MISSING. > METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 79.— Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 74, 2- 3- 23, cancelled. Norman Francis Simpson returnod home 5th inst. 81.— John Thomas Bullough, C. R. O. No. 18526- 22, was sentenced at Spalding ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 6- 3- 23, to 1 and 1 mo. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. Ill, 28- 2- 23. 82.— George Francis Levee, C. R. O. No. 13810- 16, was sentenced at Mark Cross ( Co.) P. Sess., 2- 3- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 55, 21- 2- 23. 83.— Elizabeth Jane Knott, C. R. O. No. 4131- 15, was sentenced at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.), 27- 2- 23, to 6 and 6 weeks impt. ( conc) for larceny — servant ( 2 cases). See Case No. 25, 28- 2- 23. 84.— Harry Edwards, C. R. O. No. 4421- 22, was sentenced at Guildford Ass., 26- 2- 23, to 2 yrs. impt. for attempted burglary and possessing housebreaking implements. See Case No. 21, 2- 2- 23. 85.— Frederick Rowland Halse, C. R. O. No. 6039- 19, was sentenced at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 5- 3- 23, to 6, 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 3 cases). Five similar cases at Chatham and one each at Hempnall, Rushden, Chard and Swindon, were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 22, 2- 3- 23. 86.— William Wilson, alias Reid, C. R. O. No. 7777- 21, was sentenced as William Dryden at Durham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 26- 2- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for fraud. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and fraud at CARLISLE ( William Wilson), NORTH SHIELDS ( William Watson) and NEWCASTLE ( William Dryden). 87.— William Brookes, C. R. O. No. 341- 22, was sentenced at Marlborough- street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 5- 3- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 8, 2- 3- 23. 88, Charles Wheeldon, C. R. O. No. 1106- 11, was sentenced at Renishaw ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 5- 3- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 2- 3- 23. RE- CONVICTIONS. 80, George Kent, C. R. O. No. 244- 19, was sentenced at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L.), 2- 3- 23, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 20, 28- 2- 23. 89.— Augustus Smith, C. R. O. No. 5748- 19, was sentenced as William Thomas, at West London Pol. Ct., 6- 3- 23, to 6 mos. impt., for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny at SWANSEA ( Augustus Smith) and on B. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, March 14, 1923. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. N BEDFORDSHIRE. 90. Sharnbrook ( Co.).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences ( photo enlargement), at Poding- ton, during November last. George Strachan, b. 1893 to 1898, 5ft. ( iin., or 7in., c. fair, h. black, e. brown, limps, Jewish appearance ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. overcoat, boots. An artist. Travels the country canvassing orders for photo enlarge- ments. Usually has letters addressed to General Post Office. Was recently in Birmingham. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Stock, Sharnbrook. 94.— Southport ( Boro.)'.— For stealing ( bailee) £ 4, 12th ult.— Ingleby Edward Ritchie Cox, aliases Edward Ingleby Cox, Edward Cox and Edward Ingleby Strachan, C. R. O. No. 699- 14, b. 1891, 5ft. 4fin., thin build, h. dk. brown, e. brown ( short sighted, wears rimless glasses), clean shaven, South Country accent; dress, blue suit, grey overcoat, trilby hat, collar and tie. A motor driver ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Edward Ritchie Ingleby Cox) and on D, E and F. Was employed as labourer at local brewery. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southport, KENT. 91.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— Edward Vannierop, Case No. 75, 5- 3- 23, is identical with Edward Van Nicrop, C. R. O. No. 3270- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, slight scar bridge of nose. A motor mechanic ; native of London. Pre. con of fraud and attempted fraud on Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. 92.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For stealing ( dwelling) £ 1, 3rd inst.— A Man, who gave name of Kid Bennett, b. about 1897, about 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair ( inclined to ginger), clean shaven ; dress,^ khaki uniform ( Buffs badge on shoulder straps), no puttees, boots. Called un a clergyman, asked to be advanced his fare to Dover to rejoin his regiment. Whilst left alone in room took the money from mantelpiece. Stated he had recently come from India. May be on leave pending discharge from Army. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 93.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 8 pictures ( recovered), 19th ult.— Frank Harrison, alias Thompson, b. 1878, 5ft. 6in., thin build, c. pale, thin features, lame 1. leg. walks with stick ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, bowler hat. Occupied apartments at Batley, Yorks, posed as veterinary surgeon and obtained the pictures on approval. A few days later the pictures were offered for sale to a London dealer. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. a PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 95.— Remanded at Spalding ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Charles Frampton with larceny.— Charles Stephen Frampton, C. R. O. No. 17605- 18, b. 1903, 5ft, 4in., c. fair, h. dk., e. hazel, 3rd 1. finger deformed. Pre. con. of larceny at EXETER, 96.— Remanded at Wellingborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Charles Henry Francis with larceny.- Charles Buck, C. R. O. No. 3979- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar back 1. hand, Rose, scroll, Alice rt. forearm. A painter ; native of London Pre. con. of garagebreaking, larceny and a minor offence at HORSHAM ( Charles Buck), EASTLEIGH ( John Henry Francis) and on L. 97.— At Edinburgh ( City) charged with bigamy. Ernest Womack, C. R. O. No. 10570- 20, b. 1894, 5ft. 5Jin , c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, injury to rt. ankle. A shoemaker ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larcenv and cyclestealing at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA. WAKEFIELD, ST. ALBANS, CAMBRIDGE ( Co.) and on R. 98.— Remanded at Belper ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged as Maurice Harrison, with false pretences.— Maurice Charles Harrison, C. R. O. No. 23238- 18, b. 1896, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A fitter ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of bigamy and larceny at SELBY ( Maurice Harrison), BOURNEMOUTH, PORTS- MOUTH ( Maurice Charles Harrison) and on W. Friday, March 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 99.— Remanded at Spalding ( Co.) Pol Ct. till 9th inst., charged with larceny.— Arthur Brown, C. R. O. No. 16205- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny\ at FRAM- LINGHAM. 100.— Remanded at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with larceny.— Neva Gibb, C. R. O. No. 21868- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. 3in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A servant ; native of Einsworth. Pre. con. of larceny at HAVANT. PROPERTY STOLEN. BERKSHIRE. 101.— Maidenhead ( Co.).— Between 22nd ult. and 7th inst., from hotel bedroom.— Lady's diamond and gold wrist watch, with silver expanding brace- let, No. 3082, maker J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, oblong shape, slightly bevelled, triangular piece at either end, fastened to watch by hinges, and containing about 20 or more diamonds altogether. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Maidenhead. HERTFORDSHIRE. 102.— Watford ( Co.).— 6th or 7th inst., by burglary ( window insecure), at Chorley Wood.— Silver christening mug, R. E. T. thereon; do., E. M. T. thereon ; do., plain ; silver plated christen- ing mug, plain ; silver goblet with inscription Presented by H. Grinlang to the winner of a monthly medal, Stanmore Golf Club, thereon ; 6 silver coffee cup holders, in filigree work ; plain do. egg cup and spoon ; antique do. tea- caddy spoon ; 6 gold and enamelled Russian tea spoons ; plain silver rim of salad bowl; pair silver salad servers ; plain silver hot water jug, 6in. high, R. V. T. thereon ; do. cream- jug, 3in. high ; do. small sugar- basin and tongs ; silver sugar sifter ; 6 do. art tea spoons ; 6 do. Apostle tea do. ; 7 do. tea do., with bird crest thereon; 3 do. egg do. ; 3 do. plated egg do. ; 12 silver tea knives, with white handles; 2 plain do. mustard- pots and spoons ; 2 do. pepper- boxes ; 2 do. salt- cellars ; 2 do. cruet spoons ; silver serviette- ring, with Middlesex Regiment badge thereon ; 2 plain do. serviette- rings ; do. serviette- ring, with R. thereon ; do., V. thereon ; do. scent- bottle top ; do. cigar - ette- box, about 6in. long, letter T. on lid, lined cedar wood ; 2 old silver match- boxes ; 2 plain silver photo frames, cabinet size ( one contains photo of man in military officer's uniform, other photo of man) ; small round do., photo frame, con- taining photo of lady ; silver oval shaped ink- stand, about 4in. long, and silver top of ink bottle ; silver candlestick, 5in. high ; 8- day watch (? clock), in plain silver case, 4in. square ; child's small gold thimble ; blue satin cushion cover ; 6 linen serviettes, marked in corner in ink R. V. Tewson ; white linen sideboard cloth, embroidered, sham- rock pattern, marked R. V. Tewson ; dk. grey Chesterfield overcoat, new, maker's name on tab H. Nicoll & Co., Regent Street, W., fit medium man about 5ft. 8in. ; Thief or thieves left behind : old single breasted Chesterfield fly fronted blue melton overcoat, lined grey cloth; black satin cushion cover, 18in. square, which has been ripped open; flat electric pocket torch, with B. B. L. stamped thereon, a spare battery for same in red paper cover, marked R. B. British Battery Co., Ltd. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. Printed mid Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan l'olice District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Friday, March 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE, 14 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSKX. 103. Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 7 by false pretences ( worthless cheque) 18th ult.— Arthur Oxborow, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 10 or 11 in., heavy build, h. brown, e. grey, broad shoulders ; dress, pepper and salt overcoat, trilby hat, believed brown suit, brown boots. Represented himself to be a Lieut.- Commander in Navy and engaged rooms at hotel for himself, wife and son. The hotel manager agreed to cash a cheque for him and was given cheque on plain paper on Messrs. Holt & ( Jo., 44, Charing Cross ( L.), for above amount, and it was subsequently returned marked No account. Accompanied by a boy, b. about 1911 ; dress, knicker suit, Eton collar. Apppears identical with A. Oxborrow. Case No. 9 current issue. Warrant issued. lid', to Supt. Phillibrown, clacton- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 104.— Neath ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodg- ings by false pretences, at Crynant, 5th inst.— A Man who gave name of Ted Griffiths, b. 1873 to 1875, 5ft. 5 or 6in., stout build, h. It. brown, very It. moustache, coal scar above I. eve ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. trilby bat, soft white collar, dk. tie. striped front, brown shoes ( much worn). Stated native of Trecynon, Aberdare. On the pretext that he had obtained work at local colliery was given food anil lodgings. On 6th inst. stated his intention of going to Aberdare to fetch his luggage, and was given 2s. 6d. to pay his railway fare, as he was short of money. He failed to return. Warrant issued. ltd. to Supt. Evans, Neath. KEN ® . 105.— West Malling ( Co.).- i- For obtaining 4s. 7d. by false pretences, at Snodland, 12th ult.— Agnes Murphy, b. about 1878, about 5ft. 2in., slight build, c. and h. dk. ; dress, dk. blue coat and skirt, black tight fitting hat with shiny crown. Stated her husband had recently died, that she had been sent by a Roman Catholic priest, Maidstone, and asked for 4s. 7d. to pay for burial certificate until she got the insurance money ; promised to call GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. same evening and repay money. Accompanied by a boy, age about 6 yrs. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wratten. West Malling. LANCASHIRE. 106.— Bury ( Co.).— For failing to comply with the conditions of his recognizance.— James O'Neill, b. 1857, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h., beard and moustache brown, e. blue. May be found in common lodging houses or casual wards. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 107.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing wallet con- taining £ 5 Bank of England note, 20 £ 1 and 10 10s. notes. 25th ult.- Mary Thomas, b. 1894, oft. 4in., slim build, c. sallow, h. fair ( coiled on top), 2 teeth missing 1. upper jaw ; dress, blue coat- frock with white pin stripe and small white buttons, brown stockings and shoes. Was em- ployed as domestic servant and stole above from a bedroom. May stay at Salvation Army Hostel. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. MIDLOTHIAN. 108— Edinburgh ( City).— For obtaining sums of money by false pretences.— David Lindsay, alias Allan McKinnon, b. 1893 to 1898, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fresh, h. fair, reddish fair toothbrush moustache ; dress, blue suit, bowler hat, collar and tie, boots. Called on officials of County Associations or Clan Societies having branches in Edinburgh, stated he was native of the county or member of the clan concerned, that he had a sister in Flushing from whom he expected to receive money, that he was in need of assistance and would repay any sum advanced. Invariably says he is native of Kintyre, and assumes name of clan concerned. Warrant ( for Scotland only) issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 109.— Abertillery ( Co.).— For forgery.- William McLeod, alias William Arthur McLeod, b. about