THE POLICE 11 GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. 1923. No. 55. VOL. X All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to TH » COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. 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 whioh may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The. Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT^ 1.— S Division.— John R. Wilson, Case No. 83, 4- 5- 23, is identical with John Robley Wilson, C. R. O. No. 21041- 22, Case No. 119, 28- 3- 23, b. 1900, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A clerk ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— W Division.— For obtaining credit £ 64 lis. 2d. by fraud.— Lawrence J. Summerbell, b. 1883, 5ft. 4in., slim build, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, stooping gait, effeminate voice ; dress, blue serge suit, blue nap overcoat, bowler hat, spats, shoes.— James Latimer, alias Latiomer, b. 1902, 5ft. 8in., slim build, h. and e. black, clean shaven, man of colour, walks erect, well sopken ; dress, It. grey suit, grey soft felt hat, shoes. Called on loser, a boarding- house keeper, and asked if he could supply them with board and lodgings for indefinite period. Summerbell represented that he was to shortly inherit £ 20, 000 and Latimer said that with the aid of a solicitor he was assisting Summerbell to the claim for the legacy. Incurred debt to above amount and absconded and enquiries showed their story to be false. Warrants issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.— Y Division.— For obtaining £ 90 by false pretences.- Edward Pitt, b 1893, 5ft. 6in., thin build, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, very long nose ; dress, dirty brown suit, old grey trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots. Managed a confectioner's business during owner's illness, advertised the business for sale, representing it was his own property and was paid above amount by loser. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For obtaining quantity of silk value £ 197 8s. 5d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 28th March.— Nathan Roman, b. 1898, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. and h. ( curly) dk., e. brown, Jewish appearance ; dress, grey suit, brown velour hat, collar and tie, boots, very smart appearance. Native of Poland, but speaks English fluently. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. DERBYSHIRE. 5.— Bakewell ( Co.).— Fred Harrison, Case No. 7, 4- 5- 23, is identical with Fred Harrison, C. R. O. No. 10087- 22, b. 1883, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fair, h. dk. grey, e. blue. A clerk ; native of Winsall. Pre. con. of larceny at HULL. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Bakewell. DEVONSHIRE. 6.— Honiton ( Co.).— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences, at Sidmouth, 5th inst.— Austin Sinclair, aliases John Milford, James Herbert 9 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Brown, Mr. O'Connor and Albert Bevens, C. R. O. No. 3489- 99, Cases Nos. 89 Supplement A ( Vol. III.), 39 Supplement B ( Vol. X.), and 11, 27- 4- 23, b. 1846, 5ft. 3in., c. sallow, h. brown ( turning grey,- bald on top), e. blue- grey, small moustache, gun- powder marks rt. and 1. sides nose, front teeth ( believed) missing ; dress, dk. brown mixture overcoat, believed grey suit, black velour hat, brown cardigan, collar, black and green striped tie, It. brown socks, brogue shoes, wore gold coloured ring rt. hand ; occasionally uses spectacles. A bookbinder ; native of Washington. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at DONCASTER ( John Wilford), BARNSLEY, LANCASTER, LEEDS, STAFFORD, STONE, ROTHERHAM ( John Herbert Brown), CARDIFF ( William Jenkins, Russell), MANSFIELD ( William Nelson), SHEFFIELD ( Frederick Stevens), HARLOW, WAKEFIELD and HUDDERSFIELD ( Austin Sinclair). Called on loser, stated he had come from Australia, that he had known loser's uncle there, that the latter had left him ( loser) £ 43,000 and and a large estate. Induced loser to paj- t with 30s. to enable him to get to Exeter, where he had left box containing deeds and documents, and part of tho money. Promised to return same evening but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Braddell, Honiton. 7.— Honiton ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 15s. by false pretences, at Rockbeare, 18- 1- 23.— William Henry Sampford, aliases A. M. Bartlett, A. Barton and A. Carter, C. R. O. No. S/ 141144, Cases Nos. 90, 27- 4- 23, for portrait and method and 22 current issue for description, etc. : believed fair moustache ; dress, motorist's suit. Travels country on Douglas motor cycle, No. HM- 1451 or LM- 145. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Braddell, Honiton. ESSEX. 8.— Romford ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 5s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 19th ult.- Man, b. about 1873, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c.' fresh, moustache fair ( clipped), well spoken ; dress, fawn motor coat with, storm collar ( rather greasy), dk. grey cap, appearance of a military officer. Called at loser's house on market day, where a board advertised fowls and eggs for sale. Represented he was steward to titled gentleman and agreed to purchase number of chicks, etc., and arranged to meet loser next day at local hotel. Called again next morning in absence of loser and induced his wife to accept payment for chicks by cheque No. A. 24822 for £ 8 4s., on London County Westminster and Parr's Bank, Walham Green Branch, drawn in favour of L. E. Adams and signed C. E. Brandon and received balance of £ 1 5s. The chicks, etc., were not taken away. Believed identical with George Henry Wilson, C. R. O. No. 2447- 00, Cases Nos. 2, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IX.) and 4, 23- 8- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 9.— Cardiff ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 9, 7- 5- 23. — Isaac Finn, C. R. O. No. M/ 6937. Additional inf.— dress, It. grey suit, trilby hat, carried It. fawn overcoat, and silver mounted walking stick. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 10.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) 9ct. keyless watch, gold face, black hands and numerals ; 9ct. double chain, long twisted links, seal with photo either side attached.— A Man who gave name of George, b. 1893 to 1895, 5ft. 5 or 6in., slim build, c. dk., h. short, cast one eye, clean shaven, thin features, long nose, Birmingham accent ; dress, It. grey suit ( shabby and dirty), brown trilby hat, dirty fawn raincoat, soft collar, striped tie, boots, carries 2 fountain pens in waist- coat pocket. Engaged lodgings, 4th ult., stated he came from Crewe and had obtained work as mechanic at local garage ( false). Left house, 4th inst., did not return and above property was later missed from bedroom. Also appears identical with A Man who on 3rd inst., represented to an unemployed youth that he was manager of Newcastle Benzol Co.' s branch and promised to endeavour to get him employment . Made appoint- ment for following day when he borrowed the youth's cycle to go to Post Office and failed to return. Description of bicycle : Gent's, B. S. A., 26in. dropped frame, 26in. wheels, all black enamel, 3- speed Sturmey- Archer gear, North Road handle, bars, No. 39514 underneath saddle on down bar- Bates tyre on front, studded tyre on back, rat- trap pedals, revolving bell on right side handle- bars, no tool- bag, no front brake, short pull- up brake on back wheel, rusty rims, carrier on back fixed to forks, Bluemel pump, no lamp. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 11. Stroud ( Co.).— Man, who gave name of H. Jordan, Case No. 145, 2- 5- 23, is identical with Henry Jordan, C. R. O. No. 6337- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A mechanio ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of fraud at AYLESBURY, RINGWOOD, HARROGATE and SOUTHAMPTON. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Stroud. KENT. 12.— Folkestone ( Boro.).— For stealing, 5th inst gold ring, set 5 pearls ; do., oblong shape, set emeralds and diamonds, emerald in centre, 4 small emeralds in each corner surrounded diamonds ; platinum do., set square sapphire in centre, surrounded small diamonds and sapphires ; do., oval shape, surrounded rows of diamonds and sapphires ; gold square brooch, set large emerald surrounded diamonds; flexible neckchain, com- posed of diamonds with large pearl drop ; sovereign dated 1910 ; platinum round crystal locket pendant surrounded diamonds, platinum chain attached, locket contains fair hair; silver cigarette- case, crest of camel's head thereon ; gold bracelet, fine chain mesh, set turquoise and pearls ; gold mounted amber cigar- holder ; small red velvet jewel- case, about 2Jin. square, lined white satin, Garrard & Co., Ltd., Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, 24, Albe- marle Street, London, W., inside.— A Man who gave name of Barrington or Carrington, b. 1898 to 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, bowler hat, black socks and shoes. Carried umbrella and dk. gloves. Telephoned from good- class hotel to house agent, stating he wished to rent furnished house for his mother and sister. With the agent was shown over house by servant during occupier's absence and made appointment to call later. Shortly before appointed time returned, and was left alone in drawing room to await occupier, upon whose arrival he was found to have absconded and the jewellery was missed from a bedroom. Also hired taxi to take him to Dover and on arrival there told driver to return for him later and disappeared. Inf. to the C. C., Folkestone. LANCASHIRE. 13.— Leigh ( Co.).— For stealing, 2nd or 3rd inst., gent's Golden Sunbeam cycle, black enamelled, with gold lines, No. 116551, 24in. frame, 28in. wheels, Palmer tyres, gear- case with oil bath, 2 lever rim brakes, Brooks saddle, oblong toolbag, headlock broken, metal mudguards, aluminium carrier attached over rear wheel with case strapped on.— Man, b. 1893, 5ft. 5 or 6in., h. dk., clean shaven ; dressed, khaki trousers, dk. jacket, cap, soft collar, boots. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 14.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 4 by trick, 2nd inst.-— A Man who gave name of Leon, b. 1887 to 1891, 5ft. 10 or llin., proportionate build, c. sallow, e. dk., long face, clean shaven, Jewish appearance; dress, It. grey suit, fawn raincoat, grey tri. by hat, white collar, white pique tie with diamond pin therein. Accosted loser in street, stated that, whilst under influence of drink, he had been robbed by a woman of his money and valuables, and asked for help. Loser gave him the above amount under the belief that he was a Mr. Leon, brother of a friend of loser's, but subsequently discovered that the man was unknown to him. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 15.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining 5s. 6d. by false pretences, 21st ult.— William Leech, b. 1889, 5ft. 6in., proportionate build, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, slight lisp ; dress, dk. grey suit, bowler hat, soft collar, tie, buttoned boots, shabby appearance. Falsely represented to loser that he was authorised to collect on behalf of British Legion, and obtained the above amount on the understanding that loser would be made a member. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 16.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, at Failsworth, 8th ult.— Ernest Davies, b. 1886, 5ft. 2in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, limps, deformed rt. shoulder, speaks quickly ; dress, shabby dk. over- coat with velvet collar, blue suit, bowler hat, collar and tie, boots. A canvasser. Loser pur- chased some books from Davies and paid by deposits. Davies was eventually discharged but continued to collect deposits. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 17.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) 32s., at Eccles, 4th inst.— Edward Redvers, alias Charles Edward Gardenne, b. 1903, 5ft. 7in., stifi build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, It. grey jacket, blue vest, dk. grey trousers, brown cap, scarf, fawn raincoat. Absconded with his father's wages. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. MIDLOTHIAN. 18.— Edinburgh ( City).— Samuel Herbert, Case. No. 14, 2- 5- 23, is identical with Robert Gray, C. R. O. No. 1173- 00, b. 1853, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. blue. An engineer ; native of U. S. A. I Ye. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, receiving and fraud at CHATHAM, WEST MALLING ( Samuel James Tasney), BELFAST ( Samuel J. Watson) and on R and Y. Carried on business as cycle agent with his son Frank Adams, C. R. O. No. 1667- 08, Case No. 8, 25- 4- 23, and obtained money from local tradesman by worthless cheque. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 19.— Northampton ( Boro.). Walker, Case No. 92. 4- 5- 23, is identical with Henry Watson, alias Frederick Colin Ferguson, C. R. O. No. 229- 21, Case No. 21 current issue, for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. NORTHUMBERLAND. 20.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City).— For obtain- ing credit by fraud other than false pretences.— Arthur Taylor, b. 1892, 5ft. 8in., slim build, c. sallow, clean shaven, plausible ; dress, dk. grey suit and trilby hat, collar, tie, smart appearance. A clerk ; native of Gateshead. Was employed by L. & N. E. Railway till 3- 3- 23, and wrote letters on company's notepaper to jewellers stating he wished to purchase a ring or watch for his wife, but as he was short of cash promised to pay in one month. Obtained jewellery from several jewellers, pledged it same day and sold the pawn- tickets. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- upon- Tyne. OXFORDSHIRE. 21.— Banbury ( Boro.).— Man who gave name of J. Wood, Case No. 80, 26- 2- 23, is identical with Henry Watson, alias Frederick Colin Ferguson, C. R. O. No. 229- 21, Case No. 16, 20- 12- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A dealer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and horsestealing at BIRMINGHAM ( Frederick Ferguson), NOTTINGHAM ( Collin Ferguson), WARWICK ( Henry Watson), PLYMOUTH ( Colin Ferguson) and NEWTON ABBOT ( John MacDonald). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Banbury. RUTLANDSHIRE. 22.— Oakham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 15s. by false pretences, at Empingham, 17th ult.— William Henry Sampford, aliases H. M. Bartlett, A. Barton and H. Carter, C. R. O. No. S/ 141144, Cases Nos. 87, 7- 5- 23, and 90, 27- 4- 23, for portrait and method, b. 1890, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud on M. Is still in possession of Matchless motor cycle and wicker sidecar, No. BJ- 873. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C. Oakham. SOMERSETSHIRE. 23.— Weston- super- Mare ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 2, 30th ult.— Man who gave name of Vickers, b. 1878, 5ft. 6in., slight build, h. fair ( bald on top), e. blue, clean shaven, North Country accent, walks with short quick steps; dress, It. tweed suit, dk. grey overcoat, fawn velour trilby hat, It. khaki socks and brown stioes. Called at private house and asked for rooms stating he was chauffeur to Sir George and Lady Bart, who were staying at local hotel. He left house following morning, stating he would return for lunch, but failed to do so, and, after he had left, money was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Weston- super- Mare. STAFFORDSHIRE. 24.— Walsall ( Boro.).— Robert Stinton, Case No. 151, 2- 5- 23, is identical with Robert Stinton, C. R. O. No. 22290- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. 5Jin, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A postman ; native of Stoke- on- Trent. Pre. con. of larceny at CAN- NOCK. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. SUSSEX ( WEST). 25.— Chichester ( Co.).— Man who gave name of Harris, Case No. 153, 2- 5- 23, is identical with Albert George Hunter, aliases Arthur George Williams 0 Wednesday, May 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. A. G. Hardy, A. F. Copping, A. C. Hardy and A. F. Harris, C. R. O. No. 424- 17, Cases Nos. 354 Supple- ment A ( Vol. IV.) and 84, 4- 5- 23, b. 1886, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A painter ; native of Woodbridge. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing, uttering forged documents and a minor offence at PORTSMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH ( Albert Copping), IPSWICH ( Fred Copping), GOSPORT, AYLESBURY, BRISTOL ( Albert Frederick Copping), LOWESTOFT ( Albert George Hunter) and on J. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Brett, Chichester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 26. Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), 2- 2- 23, suit of clothes and £ 8.— A Man, b. 1883 to 1886, 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, round face, flat nose, good teeth ; dress, grey suit, lemon cardigan, grey check overcoat ( square pockets, belt around), double collar, brown boots. On 1- 2- 23 engaged lodgings and following morning left ostensibly to fetch his luggage from station. Returned with largo cardboard box and went out again with the box saying he was going to post it. Did not return and it was then found that the suit was missing and the money had been taken from a fellow lodger's box. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 27.— Remanded at Willesden P. Sess. ( L.)— X Division case— till 10th inst., charged as Sidney Bowman with stealing diamond ring ( recovered) and cheque book on London, County and West- minster Bank, Ltd., Connaught Street Branch, believed to have contained about 12 blank cheques. Prisoner, who was a frequenter of bridge clubs, made acquaintance of lady whilst at club, was invited to her residence and stole cheque book ; also obtained ring on pretext that he wanted to take it to jeweller in order to purchase similar one. Is believed to have obtained money and goods by cheques.— Sydney Williams, aliases Isaac Bowman and Sidney Lewis, C. R. O. No. 2203- 14, b. 1894, 5ft. 8Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, slightly round shouldered, American accent; dress, dk. grey mixture suit, fawn trilby hat, It. grey overcoat, soft collar, black and white striped tie, black shoes. Pre. con. of larceny on N. May also be wanted in connection with long firm frauds. 28.— At Brighton ( Boro.), charged as Philip Phillips with larceny.— Edward Jacobs, C. R. O. No. 2129- 11, b. 1882, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown. An agent; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at EDINBURGH ( Philip Esterson), AYR ( Philip Terson), SHEFFIELD ( Henry Philip Jacobs), LIVERPOOL ( Edward Jacobs) and on H and Y. 29.— At Newport ( Boro.), charged with larceny. — James Donovan, C. R. O. No. S/ 172406, b. 1873, 5ft. 8 J in., c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. grey. A cook ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on C. 30.— At Lyme Regis, charged with stealing ( bailee) watch.— George Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 117269, b. 1876, 5ft. 7fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A watchmaker ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of a similar offence at TONBRIDGE. 31.— At Southampton ( Boro.), charged with larceny.— William Crockett, C. R. O. No. 5599- 22, b. 1874, 5ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar bridge of nose, 1. eyebrow and back rt. hand, 4th 1. finger contracted. A traveller; native of Cogan. Pre. con. of receiving and minor offences at BRISTOL. 32.— At Southampton ( Boro.), charged with being concerned in stealing lady's dress ring.— Golden Hope, C. R. O. No. 5185- 20, b. 1898, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of a minor offence on R. 33.— Remanded at Worthing ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with pavilionbreaking.— James Earle, alias James Paranton and Arthur White, C. R. O. No. 637- 14, Case No. 217, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1885, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar 1. of forehead. A cook ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of pavilionbreaking, larceny, warehouse- breaking and a minor offence at PLYMOUTH, READING ( Arthur Wallace) and on C, J, K, P, R and V. Found in his possession : diary, containing various addresses of golf and sports club pavilions, viz., Lewes Golf, Bowling, Croquet and Tennis Clubs ; Seaford Bowling Club ; Arlington Sports and Athletic ; Hove, The Drive, Bowling Club ; Dorking Football Club ; Oakshott Football Club ; and West Essex Golf Club. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 34.— At Ellesmere Port ( Co.), charged as May Willet with larceny.— May Willetts, aliases Lois Edwards and Lois Ann Edwards, C. R. O. No. 10053- 17, b. 1897, 4ft. lljin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A laundress; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at WOLVER- HAMPTON. ' CHATHAM, DUDLEY ( May Willetts), BIRMINGHAM ( Mary Willetts), HALESOWEN and WEST BROMWICH ( Louis Edwards). 35.— At Hove ( Boro.), charged as Winifred Marjorie Ross with housebreaking.— Winifred Ross, C. R. O. No. 2583- 23. b. 1900, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. grey. Native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on N. 36.— At Ramsgate ( Boro.), charged as Charles Henry Archer with larceny. Charles Vernon, C. R. O. No. S/ 107154, b. 1872, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud on railway and minor offences at TEWKESBURY ( Charles Vernon), EPPING, BEDFORD, SALISBURY, FOLKE- STONE, CANTERBURY ( Co.) ( Charles Henry Vernon), SHEERNESS, WINSLOW, NEWPORT ( MON.) ( Charles Henry Tubb), WALLINGFORD ( Charles Henry Archer) and on A, B, C and X. 37.— At Bristol ( City), charged as Walter Gray with shopbreaking and larceny.— Walter James Gray, C. R. O. No. 13896- 18, b. 1902 , 5ft. 3in„ c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel. Native of Bristol. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, warehousebreaking, breaking and entering, larceny and a minor offence at BLANDFORD, KINGSWOOD ( Walter James Gray), LONG ASHTON, BRISTOL anct" KEYN- SHAM ( Walter Gray). j . 38.— At Leeds ( City), charged with stealing wallet and money.— Lily Brady, C. R. O. No! 10447- 18, b. 1899, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar centre of forehead. A shop assistant ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at LEEDS ( Lillie Brady) and BLACKPOOL ( Lily Brady). 39.— At Farringdon ( Co.), charged as George Smith with larceny.- Arthur Flynn, C. R. O. No. 20387- 22, b. 1904,' 4ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Has been in custody on J for burglary. 40.— Remanded at Blackburn ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as William Treagust with larceny. — Arthur Hodson, C. R. O. No. 12625- 16, b. 1895, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at SHEFFIELD ( William Treagust) and on S. 41.— At Christchurch ( Co.), charged as Robert Hind Rich with stealing ( bailee) 10s.— Robert Benjamin Hind, alias William Pearc , C. R. O. No- 6315- 19, b. 1879, 5ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown ( turning grey), e. grey ( blind rt.). A groom; native of Painswich. Pre. con. of fraud and minor offences at STROUD, STONEHOUSE, NAILSWORTH and CIRENCESTER ( Robert Benjamin Hind). 42.— At Southampton ( Boro.), charged with rape.— Albert Marsh, C. R. O. No. S/ 103597, b. 1887, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar bridge of nose, anchor rt., bust of woman, clasped hands and My Love 1. forearm. A shoe- maker ; native of Kirkdale. Pre. con. of larceny at LIVERPOOL and FLEETWOOD. 43.— Remanded at Market Harborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 15th inst., charged with fraud- George Miller, alias Millard, C. R. O. No. 3769- 97, Case No. 117, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1853, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown- hazel, scar centre of forehead, white scar rt, side face, palms both hands contracted. A stoker ; native of Filton, Gloucestershire. Pre. con. of arson, larceny, forgery, bigamy, fraud and a minor offence at GLOUCESTER, WORCESTER. MELKSHAM, CHIPPING SODBURY, BRISTOL, OXFORD, SHEPPON MALLET, LAWFORD'S GATE, LEICESTER, DERBY and WARWICK ( George Miller). 44.— At Bradford- on- Avon ( Co.), charged as Horace Alfred Adlam with stealing collecting boxes and contents from licensed houses.— Henry Simpson, C. R. O. No. 3088- 20, b. 1878, 5ft. 10£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny on V. 45.— Remanded at Dorking ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with being in possession of housebreaking implements by night, etc.— Thomas Nolan, aliases Thomas Fitzgerald and Thomas Fitzpatrick, C. R. O. No. 827- 05, 111. Cir. 103- 10, b. 1873, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown. A stoker; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, attempted burg- lary, churchbreaking, possessing housebreaking implements, etc., larceny and minor offences at OXTED ( Thomas Nolan), HOVE ( Patrick Nolan) and on A, D, F, S, V and Y. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 4(>.— At Sheffield ( City), charged as Jack Leslie with stealing cheque, forgery and obtaining goods by false pretences.- Leslie Joseph Minter, C. R. O. No. 11388- 15, b. 1891, 5ft. lOfin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, rt. hand paralysed. An actor ; native of London. Pre. con. of forging and utter- ing and minor offences at LIVERPOOL and DONCASTER. 47. Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as John Gregory with larceny ( person).— John Murray, aliases John Violet, John Griffin, James Connolly, Peter Kelly and John Brady, C. R. O. No. 3179- 99, b. 1842,' 5ft. 2in., c. fair, h. grey, e. dk. blue, cut scar over rt. eyebrow, 2 small moles rt. eyelid, long scar 2nd rt. finger. A wardrobe dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny ( person) and minor offences at BLACK- POOL ( John Murray), LIVERPOOL ( John Connor), SALFORD ( John David Mclntee), BIR- MINGHAM SOUTHWELL ( Peter Williams), MANCHESTER ( John Massev). ROCHDALE ( John Kennedy), SHEFFIELD ( Peter Matlock), MANSFIELD ( Thomas Conroy), OLDHAM ( Patrick Allen). LEICESTER ( John Lawson), BOLTON ( John Dynan), ST. HELENS ( Thomas Bradley), STRANG EW AYS ( Thomas Brady), BRISTOL ( James Murray) and WORCESTER ( John Wood). 48— Remanded at Alnwick ( Co.) ? ol. Ct. till Uth inst.. charged with housebreaking.— George Brown, C. R. O. No. 6118- 22, b. 1898, 5ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at NORWICH. 49.— At Farringdon ( Co.), charged as William Taylor with larceny.- William Webb, C. R. O. No. 18777- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 2fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking and larceny on H. 50.— Remanded at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with larceny.— Arthur Stanley Bott, C. R. O. No. 9269- 18, b. 1899,5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. ginger, e. brown, small brown marks rt. of neck. An optician ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at BIRMING- HAM and ROTHERHAM. 51.— Remanded at Margate ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with larceny ( lodgings).— Frederick William Barrow, alias Arthur Frederick Lillies, C. R. O. No. S/ 84472, b. 1885, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A chef ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at GRAYS, SOUTH- PORT ( Frederick William Barrow), PORTS- MOUTH ( Frederick Cotter) and EDINBURGH ( Arthur Lilley). 52.— On E, charged as Harold Hollebone at Bow- street Pol. Ct. ( L.) with obtaining £ 200 by false pretences. With Brenchley Kingsford ob- tained £ 200 from loser, 23- 1- 23, for the purpose of investing in company which subsequently proved to be bogus.— Harold Trench Hollebone, alias Captain Pridge Hollebone, C. R. O. No. S/ 151510, b. 1876, 5ft. 8Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, small dk. moustache, flat- footed, prominent nose ; dress, blue suit, bowler hat, soft white collar, black tie, khaki shirt, boots with It. cloth tops. A shipping agent; native of London. Pre. con. of forging and uttering, fraudulent conversion and a minor offence at HAILSHAM and in CITY OF LONDON. 53.— Remanded at Bourne ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as John Baker with larceny.— William Gilligan, aliases James Gilligan and George Wilson, C. R. O. No. 1537- 03, b. 1876,. oft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. eye- brow. A labourer ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, burglary and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( John Gilligan), SALFORD. OLDHAM, HYDE and MACCLES- FIELD ( William Gilligan). Has also con. for a. military offence. 54.— Remanded at Epping ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as Evelyn George Gray with being found on enclosed premises and possessing housebreaking implements by night.— George Gray, C. R. O. No. S/ 167221, b. 1893, 5ft. 9in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A footman ; native of Leighton Buzzard. Pre. con. of embezzlement, attempted fraud, housebreaking, shopbreaking and larceny on E and X. 55.— At Weymouth ( Co.), charged with fraudulently obtaining alms.— Emma Golding,. C. R. O. No." 7915- 21, b. 1864, 5ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, first 1. finger deformed. A domestic servant ; native of Surrey.. Pre. con. of larceny at WAKEFIELD. 56.— Remanded at Guildford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with fraud. Calls upon tradesmen representing himself as agent for various^ trade directories, produces copies and presents bill for previous advertisement, and at same time endeavours to obtain renewals.— Harry Thomas Green, C. R. O. No. 10082- 14, b. 1893, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar bridge of nose, mole 1. cheek ; dress, grey tweed sports coat,. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. dk. trousers with pin stripe, dk. waistcoat, soft collar, dk. grey tie, grey Alpine hat, brown shoes, carried cheap mackintosh and small brown attache- case. A traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and embezzlement at BRIGH- TON, FOLKESTONE, ASHFORD and MAID- STONE. 57.— Remanded at Chesterfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst , charged with stealing tools, etc.— James Gee, C. R. O. No. S/ 150603, b. 1882, 5ft, 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, spot on rt. eyeball, scar both temples and 1. eye. A shoemaker ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of larceny, warehouse- breaking and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM, MERTHYR, PONTYPOOL, ABERAVON, SWANSEA, SUNDERLAND, LEOMINSTER, ALFRETON and HINCKLEY. 58.— Remanded at Ongar ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with horsestealing.— Daniel King, C. R. O. No. 3060- 21, b. 1904, x4ft. 9£ in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny on J and K. 59.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst,, charged with warehousebreaking, etc.— Edward James Quigley, C. R. O. No. 13748- 19, b. 1898, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, heart and bracelet rt. wrist, butterfly back rt. hand. A ship's fireman ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, embezzlement and fraud at LIVERPOOL, BARNARD CASTLE ( Edward James Quigley), WEST HARTLEPOOL ( Edward Quigley), SUNDERLAND ( James Quigley) and MIDDLESBROUGH ( Joseph McIntyre). ANGLESEY. 60.— Menai Bridge ( Co.).— Remanded till 14th inst., charged with obtaining £ 5 and attempt- ing to obtain £ 45 by false pretences. Represented that he had licensed premises for disposal, and obtained deposit of £ 5, later stated he had secured premises for loser on condition that he paid a further deposit of £ 45.- Edgar Smallwood, b. 1887, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. brown ( bald on top), e. blue. Native of Birmingham. Inf. to the C. C., Menai Bridge. APPREHENSIONS. 61.— M. P. D., D Division.— Captain Pridge Hollebone, Case No. 1, 31- 8- 21, and identical with Harold Trench Hollebone, C. R. O. No. S/ 151510. See also Case No. 52 current issue. 62.— M. P. D., L Division.— — Berger, Case No. 47, 10- 7- 22, and identical with Joe Shenfeld, C. R. O. No. 2481- 22. See Case No. 30, 7- 5- 23. 63.— Berkshire, Reading ( Boro.).— James Earle, C. R. O. No. 637- 14, Case No. 64, 16- 8- 22. See also Case No. 33 current issue. 64.— Derbyshire, Bakewell ( Co.).— Robert Lane, C. R. O. No. S/ 129723, Case No. 6, 4- 5- 23. 65.— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Co.).— Richard Street, Case No. 128, 25- 4- 23, and identical with Richard Street, C. R. O. No. 7900- 22, and on 5- 5- 23, discharged. James Smith, Case No. 128, 25- 4- 23, not now wanted. 66.— Derbyshire, Derby ( Co.) .— Archibald Yardley, Case No. 4. 30- 4- 23. 67.— Derbyshire, Woodville ( Co.).— H. Gray, Case No. 119, 24- 11- 22, as Henry Charles Weston, at Warrington. 68.— Durham, West Hartlepool ( Co.).— Alexander Richmond, C. R. O. No. 3125- 02, Case No. 45, 13- 4- 23. See also Case No. 40, 2- 5- 23. 69.— East Lothian, Haddington ( Co.).— John Richmond Smith, C. R. O. No. 13314- 22, Case No. 125, 13- 4- 23. 70.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— Christopher Donoghue, C. R. O. No. 343- 99, Case No. 143, 2- 5- 23. 71.— Glamorganshire, Gowerton ( Co.).— Arthur Gorst, Case No. 144, 2- 5- 23. 72.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— John de Abreu, C. R. O. No. 4173- 16, Case No. 64, 30- 4- 23. 73.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Kate Mary Wilcox, Case No. 115, 25- 4- 23. 74.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Cyril Smith, Case No. 7, 3- 1- 23, and identical with George Roberts, C. R. O. No. 9669- 19. 75.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Joseph Smythe, C. R. O. No. 6835- 17, Case No. 71, 5- 2- 23. 76.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— William J. Robinson, Case No. 89, 4- 5- 23. 77.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Murray Darney, Case No. 90, 4- 5- 23. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 APPREHENSIONS— continued. 78.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Francis Breen, C. R. O. No. 15776- 19, Case No. 55, 26- 7- 22, and remanded at Strangeways ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 15th inst. 79. Lancashire, Reedley ( Co.).— Youth, Case No. 134, 27- 4- 23. 80. Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Boro.).— James Fisher, Case No. 43, 30- 4- 23, and identical with Edward Frood, C. R. O. No. 163- 16, at Notting- ham. Property recovered. 81.— Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Boro.).— Harry Gilbert and Will am John Coxhill, Case No. 15, 7- 5.38. 82.— Northumberland, Blyth ( Co.).— John Anthony Cuthbertson, Case No. 65, 3- 9- 20. 83.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( Co.).— Leslie Joseph Minter, C. R. O. No. 11388- 15, Case No. 24, 1- 1- 23. See also Case No. 46 current issue. 84. Wiltshire, Amesbury ( Co.).— Albert Edward Wall, Case No. 47, 24- 10- 13. and identical with Charles Kemp, C. R. O. No. S/ 123837. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 85.— P division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 143. Amelia Trodd, aliases Amy Simmons and Mell, C. R. O. No. 14120- 16, b. 1900, 4ft. 1 lin. c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue, slightly deaf ; dress, black velvet skirt, dk. blue coat with grey collar and cuffs, patent leather shoes. A waitress ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence on L, E' and R. Inf. to C. R. O. OXFORDSHIRE. 86.— Oxford ( Co.).— James Thomas Hales, C. R. O. No. M/ 7140 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 12, 30- 4- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Oxford. PROPERTY STOLEN METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— Criminal Record Office.— 13th or 14th ult.' from the Wedells- Hamburg Gallery.— 9 Italian pictures : Nos. 1 and 2, Diptych ( a) The Cruci- fixion of Christ ; ( b) The death of Mary, Giotto di Bondome ( 1266- 1337), standing near. Wood, height 63, width 32 cm.— No. 3, Mary with the Child, Tuscan School of the 14th Century— No. 4, Mary with the Child, School of Sano di Pietro ( 1408- 1481). Wood, height 38, width 27.5 cm.— No. 5, The Holy Family, Francesco Raibolini, named Francia ( 1450- 1518), signed underneath on the rt., F. R. Wood, 56.5, width 45.5 cm.— No. 6, St. Sebastian, Marco Palmezzano ( 1456- 1538), signed at the foot of the pillars Marcus Palmezzano P. Foroliviensis Anno MCCCCLXXXXIII. Wood, height 68.5, width 44.5 cm.— No. 7, Mary quieting the Child, ascribed to Marco da Oggiono ( 1470- 1530 ?), copy after the picture in the Louvre (?). Wood, height 26, breadth 37 cm.— No. 8, Head of an old man, Giovanni Battista Piazzetta ( 1682- 1754), canvas, height 47, breadth 38.5 cm.— No. 9, Kallisto, apparently the work of a French- Flemish Master, beginning of the 17th century, Woo d 0 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. height 26, breadth 19.5 cm. ( No. 3 was stolen with the frame, the remaining pictures were taken from their frames). Inf. to above office. 88.— C Division.— 24th ult., from picture sale rooms.— Baxter print, pocket book illustration, entitled Family Group, 3 Jin. x 2 Jin., very rare and valuable. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 89.- Bedford ( Co.).— 3rd inst., by burglary ( breaking window and releasing catch), at Roxton. — 32 old rat- tail silver spoons ( 11 have dates 1702 ; 12 eagle crests, dates 1710 ; 9 eagle crests, dated 1715); 6 silver salt cellars, boat shaped, dated 1791, al have shell fluted bowls ; pair silver asparagus servers, with eagle crest, about Geo. III. ; do. fish server, J. engraved on handle ; do. coffee pot, dated 1770, dragon head spout; do. tea pot, melon shaped, dated 1745 ; 3 do. casters, dated 1746; do. two- handled mug, plain; do. plain punch ladle; 27 do. tea spoons, various dates, about 1716; 7 do. table spoons, fiddle pattern, modern ; 12 do. tea knives in case ; 2 do. gravy spoons, long ; 4 do. shell dishes on feet; do. long gravy spoon, J. R. J, on handle ; do. cream jug on feet, dated 1750 ; do. bread basket, pierced with cable hand ; 3 do. decanter stands, pierced ; set do. mustards ( 2 pepper, 2 mustards and 2 salts, with blue glasses), claw feet, dated 1780 ; do. wine funnel, dated 1807 ; do. marrow scoop and do. cheese scoop, ivory handles ; 6 do. small asparagus servers ; large gold hunter watch, engine engraved case, London make, keywind ; small gold watch, English lever, keyless ; gold pencil- case, pen and pencil combined; 7 old gold seals; combined Sheffield plated entree dish with lamp ; 17 silver dessert spoons, dated 1716; 10 do., modern; silver pen tray; 6 do. tea spoons, modern ; 4 do. salt spoons ; 4 do. mustard spoons, Geo. III. ; 4 do. table forks, 3 prongs, dated 1725 ; 12 do. tea spoons in case, modern ; 2 do. gravy ladles ; do. gravy ladle, very large, modern ; do. mustard pot, plain, Geo. III.; 12 do. table forks, Geo. III.; 4 do. table forks, Geo. II. ; 11 do. dessert forks, Geo. II. ; 6 do. table forks, modern; 12 do. table forks, modern, small; do. Dutch flower bowl, chased ; 3 do. pickle forks ( 1 plain all silver, I red stone handle, 1 pearl handle) ; do. salver on shell feet; do. J- pint flask, plain with letter B thereon ; 3 do. sauce boats, dated 1747 ; 2 do. sauce boats, plain ; do. mustard pot and spoon, dated 1809 ; 3 sugar tongs, Geo. III. ; 2 silver candlesticks ; do. entree dish ; do. butter knife; do. butter knife, ivory handle ; 11 do. wine labels and chains, various patterns; 3 miniatures ( 1 small gold frame, lady holding flowers, head and shoulders ; 2nd, lady with garnets round neck ; 3rd, with gold rim round outside and lady riding in hunting dress); aneroid barometer, in red morocco case, bevelled plated glass ; 350 old gold and silver coins, from cabinet which was broken, Henry VI. to Geo. III. ; Sheffield plated vegetable dish, 3 divisions, ivory handles ; 2 silver tea pots and plated tea tray; 4 Sheffield plated breakfast cruets ; do. sugar basket and sifter ; do. hot water jug, ebony handle ; do. butter dish ; do. marma- lade dish ; do. vinegar and oil stand ; do. muffin dish ; 4 do. salt cellars ; do. lOin. waiter ; 1 do. syphon holder ; 24 do. table forks, fiddle pattern ; 24 do. dessert forks ; 24 do. table spoons ; 24 do. dessert spoons; 18 do. tea spoons; 8 do. egg spoons ; 12 dessert knives and forks, ornamental and plated handles, in case ; 12 fish knives and forks, ivory handles, in case ; 6 do., ivory handles, in case ; pair fish servers, ivory handles, in case ; dessert service, containing 6 knives, 6 forks, 4 large spoons, nut- crackers, picks, etc., pearl handles, in case ; 8 dessert knives and forks, 3 prongs, ivory handles ; 3 fish knives, plated handles ; 4 dessert spoons ; 4 forks ; 6 tea spoons, engraved ; pair knife rests ; 2 pickle forks ; 4 dessert helpers, with gilt bowls; asparagus server; Sheffield plated coffee pot and cream jug ; a quantity of Indian and Chinese Gods; pair of binoculars, by Ross, in leather case ; and pair opera- glasses.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1878 to 1883, Jewish appearance ; dress, navy blue suit; 2nd, b. 1888 to 1893 ; dress, dk. velour hat and dk. overcoat. On 27th ult., these, men, with motor car ( believed Overland, London Regn. commencing with letter A), called at local Post Office and asked where all independent gentlemen lived. On 30th ult., man, 5ft; 8 or 9in., clean shaven, e. blue ( very acute) ; dress, grey suit and trilby hat; called at house, stating he was travelling for the " Country Life" and asked if he could take a photograph of inside of house. He was not allowed to do this, but was shown over rooms from which the majority of stolen articles were taken. Identical with Gang of Men, Case No. 49, 23- 4- 23. Inf. to Supt. Purser, Bedford. CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 90.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— 3rd inst., by shop- breaking ( 2 cases— duplicate keys).— Number of cheques ( all made payable to Stanley Rampling) ; Bismarck razor ( name on tang and handle), white handle ; Superb do., marked Superb on blade, white handle ; Danyl do., marked Danyl on tang, white handle ; ivory handle combination knife, marked S. Rampling ; 3 pairs scissors, medium size ; 6 stainless table knives, marked Homeland Wednesday, May 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN — continued. Stainless ; Ever Ready safety razor set, in nickel case ; 2 Valet Auto- Strop safety razor sets, in nickel cases; Auto- Strop razor, in black metal case ; and £ 37 5s. 11 £ d. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. CORNWALL. 91.— Falmouth ( Co.).— Man who gave name of Bernard Churchill, Case No. 54, 7- 5- 23, is identical with Netley Lucas, aliases Robert Clarke and Robert Bernard Belfour Clarke, C. R. O. No. 1927- 18, Case No. 2, 7- 5- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Southampton. Pre. con. of fraud and minor offences on B and E. Inf. to Supt. Nicholls, Falmouth. DERBYSHIRE. 92.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 1st inst., by housebreaking, at Clay Cross.— Lady's gold expanding bracelet- watch, about size of half- crown, keyless, plain, Roman numerals ( believed), gold fingers, Swiss Make written inside case, slight discolouration on back of case about size of 3d.- piece, bracelet is composed of 3 plain links, and one of pms which fastens the bracelet to watch is broken, and has a piece of silk white tied to hold it in position ; pocket book and £ 7 8s. Inf. to Supt. Fennell, Alfreton. 93.- Derby ( Co.).— 29th ult., by burglary ( breaking kitchen window), at Chaddesden.— Small pair of opera- glasses, in dk. leather, piece of leather missing ; and 3s. 4£ d. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. ESSEX. 94. Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 2nd or 3rd inst., from lock- up shed on building site.— Wicker basket containing jack plane, smoothing do., rabbit do., 8 chisels with wooden handles, panel saw, tenon do., brace and bits, 6 twist and 6 Irish, 2 cold chisels, iron smoothing plane, 2 oilstones, 4 punches and 2 spokeshaves ( above tools marked with name Danes); toolbag, containing 12in. brick trowel, lOin. do., bolster chisel, 12in. and 14in. steel chisels, brick hammer, lump hammer, 18in. spirit level, 2 pointing trowels, half round file, saw file, 2 line pins and lines, whitewash brush with detach- able handle, brass thread, 1 boot brush. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. HERTFORDSHIRE . 95.— Watford ( Co.).— 4th or 5th inst., by house- breaking ( 4 cases— boring holes in window frames and pushing back catches).— Lady's 18ct. watch, ljin. diameter, keywind, plain gold face, Roman numerals, chased case; lady's 9ct. neckchain, fine curb pattern, about 3ft. long ; grey check tweed sports coat, fit lad about 16, half band at back, 3 patch pockets ; International fountain pen ; gent's silver keyless watch, Roman numerals, No. 104836 ; gent's metal watch, keyless, Swiss make, Roman numerals ; motor driving licence, in name of Robert Thomas Finch, issued by the Herts County Council; and £ 3 8s. 6d. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 96.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— 3rd inst., from golf club, at St. Anne's- on- Sea.— Black skunk fur, about 5ft. long, 18in. wide, lined black and gold brocade, 2 small pockets, long cord at each end with bob attached. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 97.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— 3rd inst., from motor car ( unattended) at St. Anne's- on- Sea.-— No. 1 Kodak Autographic Junior folding camera.— Suspicion is attached to Henry Ralph, b. 1893, 5ft. 8in., stout build, c. fresh, h. sandy, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, grey cap, soft collar, tie, boots. A mechanical engineer. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 98.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Case No. 47, 26- 2- 23, cancelled.— George Sidney Bodimeade, C. R. O. No. 265- 07, admits this offence. See Case No. 25, 25- 4- 23. 99.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 21st ult., from cottage in Eccles.— Lady's brown leather satchel, handle missing, brass fastener, far worn ; £ 2 12s. 6d.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1893, 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, It. overcoat, It. cap, collar, tie. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 100.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 30th ult., from cottage in Eccles.— Lady's satchel ( recovered) ; blank banker's cheque, No. 50790, struck out and initialled J. B., on Williams Deacons Bank, marked Pay to Bearer; and £ 2 6s. 6d.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1893, 5ft. 2in., slim build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, clean shaven; dress, dirty grey overcoat, cap, dirty boots. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 101.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., by housebreaking ( breaking kitchen window) at Urrnston.— Gent's blue check suit, fit man 5ft. 9in., in good condition ; pair lady's gold filled eye- glasses, aluminium case ; pair gent's do., in metal case. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 102.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 5th inst., from dwelling house ( believed walk in) at Swinton.— Black lap- over leather purse ; gold ring, one side plain, other side twisted, small ruby in centre ; 18ct. do., set 3 white stones ( 1 missing) and 2 blue stones ; 2 C. W. S. purchase checks ( 1 for 16s. 9Jd., and 1 for 4d.); and 24s. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 103.- Old Trafford ( Co.).— 5th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing window with instrument).— Gent's fawn raincoat, three- quarter length, nearly new, fit man about 5ft, 6in., 2 side and breast outside, 1 and fob pocket inside ; gent's dk. grey mackintosh cape, three- quarter length, turned- down collar; lady's fawn coat, covert cloth, full length, single- breasted, inverted pleat at back, beaver collar, good condition. N Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 104.— Nottingham ( Co.).— 3rd inst., from golf club house ( breaking window and releasing catch), at Stanton- on- the- Wold.— 12 stainless knives, Ibbotson, Sheffield, marked thereon, white square handles ; 24 non- stainless do. ; 8 army pattern knives ; small silver plated knife with flower design thereon; bread knife with end chipped, wood handle ; 18 plated forks ; 12 Apostle egg spoons ; 12 dessert do. ; 6 table do. ; 36 tea do. ; pair black brogue shoes, studded soles, size 8 ; brown Scotch tweed jacket, large inside pocket, tabs on outer pockets ; brown jacket; tweed do. ; and lady's sports coat, grey with red stripes. Inf. to Supt. Richmond, Nottingham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 105.— Bradford ( City).— Adverting to Case No.. 02, 7- 5- 23. Additional property stolen.— Gent's pocket watches : 18ct. hunter, Elgin make, NI/-/- on label ; do. open face, crystal make, IC/ IL/- on label ; do. demi- hunter, English lever, NS/ IL/- on label; do. open face, Lentil make, IU/ C/- on label; do. open face, keywind, IX/ IL/- on label; 9ct. open face, 12 size, gilt dial, U/ IIi/- on label; lady's 18ct. open face keyless pendant watch, A/ IL/- on label; do., C/ IL/- on label; 2 18ct. expanding bracelets, Frigott make, No. 3, XL/- on label; 2 do., No. 5, XC/- on label, both stamped Frigott inside links about 1 in 3 ; 18ct. single stone diamond ring, platinum claw setting, diamond about 2ct., BC/-/- on ticket; do. opal and diamond cluster do., oval shape, IL/ IL/- on ticket; do. single stone do., 18ct. split shoulder, diamond about fct., EX/-/- on ticket; do. single do., platinum setting, fine stone, diamond about let., UC/-/- on ticket ; do. square shank do., UC/-/- oh ticket; do., claw setting, split shoulder, about let., XN/ IL/- on ticket; do. 3- stone diamond hoop do., platinum settings, XN/-/- on ticket ; do. all diamond cluster do., claw settings, IX/ IL/- on ticket; do. 3- stone crossover do., NX/ IL/- on ticket; 3- stone crossover do., IU/ IL/- on ticket. In addition to label, stock marks also scratched inside. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 106.— Reedley ( Co.).— Two gent's Waltham lever watches and silver curb chain, Case No. 40, 30- 4- 23, and thief arrested. PROPERTY FOUND ESSEX. 107.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 3rd inst., abandoned — Gent's all black enamelled bicycle, 24in. frame, 28 x l| in. wheels, Dunlop roadster tyre back wheel, Bates tyre front, upturned handle- bars, 2 lever brakes, rubber handle- grips, rubber pedals ( one rubber missing 1. pedal), mudguards back and front, carrier on back, good saddle with tool- bag attached, and pump, no lamps. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 108.- Basingstoke ( Co.).— Case 46, 30- 4- 23, cancelled. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 109.— E Division.— 5th inst., " Taunton," 1921 model. ME- 4732. Peters engine. 10 H. P. Bevel drive. Two seater body with double dickey. Colour, wine colour, black wings. Upholstery black. Ignition control on steering column. Very large carrier at rear. Michelin disc wheels, spare wheel attached. Excise Licence, expires 30- 6- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES, x METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 110.— S Division.— 5th inst., " Humber," solo. XM- 4342. 4£ H. P. Chain drive. Colour black with gold lines. Palmer tyre on rear. Dunlop tyre on front. Excise Licence, 24- 3- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. ESSEX. 111.— Romford ( Co.).— 5th inst., " Douglas." HK- 5915. Frame No. 26427. Engine No. 29804, also J. F. C. 5093. 2} H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive, ( Reynolds chain, Dunlop belt). Colour all black, except petrol tank, which is blue and white. Special front forks with enclosed top horizontal spring as fitted to Government motor cycles. Foot rests. No foot boards. Palmer cord tyre front. Dunlop Magnum tyre ( nearly new) back. Brooks saddle with cut on off side. Thompson- Bennett magneto. Black flexible knee guards. Carrier on back with cushion strapped thereon. Two leather bags on near side, 1 on off side, containing set of tools and spare parts. Swiss Klaxon horn on top bar. Black cycle pump tied on top of petrol tank. Acetylene lamp front, 2 red'rear lamps ( one acetylene, the other electric). Excise Licence, No. 0833819, issued at Romford Post Office on 6- 1- 23, expiring on 31- 12- 23, in white metal holder on near side of handle- bars. Registration Book in possession of loser. WARWICKSHIRE. 112.— Longford ( Co.).— 3rd or 4th inst., " Triumph " Combination, 1923 Model. HP- 5117. Frame No. 327655. Engine No. 87796. 4 H. P. Chain drive. No. 9 Model sidecar, No. 14236. Colour black, grey and green tank, with red lines. Sidecar dk. blue, lined gold. Upholstery grey pegamoid. Three- speed gear. Gear box No. 7587. Easting wind screen. Lucas electric lighting set. Brooks saddle. Magneto dynamo No. 4754. Lucas black bulb horn. Dunlop Cord tyres, 26 x 3. Raised handle- bars. Complete tool and repair outfit in tool bags. Excise Licence, No. J. 175625, issued at Coventry, 28- 3- 23, expires 30- 6- 23. Loser holds Registration Book. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 113.— Sheffield ( City).— 3rd inst., " Triumph" Combination, 1922 model. ET- 2265. Engine No. 79769. 4 H. P. Chain drive. Colour, sidecar blue. Upholstery dk. blue. Brass clip on off side of carrier to stop vibration. Front number plate has been repaired. Excise Licence, 12- 1- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. ANIMALS, ETC. RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 114.— Z Division.— Bay mare, Case No. 49, 26- 5- 22, and thief arrested. MISCELLANEOUS. DERBYSHIRE. 115.— Derby ( Co.).— Case No. 107, 2- 5- 23, can- celled. Charles Turner Holmes arrested, and identical with Charles Turner Holmes, C. R. O. No. 6947- 22, at Long Eaton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 116.— Smethwick ( Co.).— On 11th or 12th inst., a forged £ 1 Treasury note, No. U over 38 932416 was passed by a person ( name and description unknown at present). The note is a good specimen. Inf. to Supt. Richards, Smethwick. 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS. 117.— Thomas Charles Gant, C. R. O. No. 12158- 1( 5, was sentenced at Maidstone ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 5- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt. Cases of fraud ( worthless cheque) at Bath, Margate, Broadstairs and in M. P. I"), were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 27, 4- 5- 23. 118.- Francis Worrall, C. R. O. No. 2709- 17, was sentenced at Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.) P. Sess., 3- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt. Cases of larceny at Wellington, Wigan and Crewe and fraud at Chester, Widnee, Prescot and Southport were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 26, 2- 5- 23. 119.— James Watt, C. R. O. No. 14090- 21, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 27- 4- 23, o 2 mos. impt. for larceny. A case of fraud was taken into consideration when sentence was pass d. See Case No. 23, 25- 4- 23. 120.- Charles Jackson, C. R. O. No. S/ 128349, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Sess.^ 30- 4- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 10, 16- 3- 23. 121.— Robert William Stidson, C- RO. No. S/ 137525, was sentenced at Yeovil ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt, See Case No. 35, 2- 5- 23. 122.- Linda May Sutcliffe, C. R. O. No. 10088- 19, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 1- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt, See Case No. 42, 27- 4- 23. 123.- Arthur Hannan, O. R. O. No. 11369- 20, was, at Owestry ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 5- 23, fined £ 10 and £ 3 3s. 6d. costs. See Case No. 35, 27- 4- 23. 124.— Frederick Norman, C. R. O. No. 2085- 08, was sentenced as Richard Andrews, at Old St. Pol. Ct. ( L.), 16- 4- 23, to 2 mos. iinpt. for larceny, and at Stratford P. Sess. ( L.), 4- 5- 23, to 6 mos. impt. ( cons.) for abandoning child. Pre. con. of larceny, forgery, cyclestealing, breaking and entering and minor offences at ST. ALBANS ( Frederick Norman) LUTON ( William Andrews) and on E, H and TA. 125— William John James, C. R. O. No. 21- 23, was sentenced at Mansfield ( Co.) P. Sess., 3- 5- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( lodgings, 2 cases). See Case No. 30, 30- 4- 23. 126.— John Downs, C. R. O. No. 2401- 00, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Sess., 30- 4- 23, to 5 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 6- 4- 23, 127.— William Henry Vickers, C. R. O. No. 1144- 07, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 27- 4- 23, to 3 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for frequenting and under Prevention of Crimes Act. See Case No. 45, 27- 4- 23. 128.— Richard William Evans, C. R. O. No. 3692- 99, was sentenced at Camberley ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 26- 4- 23, to 4, 4 and 4 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 3 cases). See Case No. 34, 25- 4- 23. 129.— William Stevens, C. R. O. No. S/ 126687, was, at Birmingham ( City) Sess., 30- 4- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 9, 16- 3- 23. 130. David William Taylor, C. R. O. No. 325- 02, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 2- 5- 23, to 6 mos. impt. under Prevention of Crimes Act, See Case No. 37, 27- 4- 23. 131— John Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 33173, was sentenced at Maidstone ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 5- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 4- 5- 23. 132.— Joseph Thompson, C. R. O. No. 1194- 05, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 25- 4- 23, to 2 mos. impt. for frequenting. See Case No. 26, 25- 4- 23. 133.— Joseph Brown, C. R. O. No. 19056- 16, was sentenced at Dartford ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 2- 5- 23, to 3' mos. impt. See Case No. 38, 2- 5- 23. 134.— John Brady, alias John Duke, C. R. O. No. S/ 18686, was sentenced as John Cooper at Bow- street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 2- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for attempted larceny ( confidence trick). Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at NOTTING- HAM, SALFORD, DONCASTER, LINCOLN, and HERSHAM ( John Brady). 135.- Harry Swan, C. R. O. No. 16625- 22, was sentenced at Warwick ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 5- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 64, 2- 5- 23. 136.- William Owen Jones, C. R. O. No. 20242- 21, was sentenced at Oswestry ( Boro.) P. Sess., 27- 4- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 42, 25- 4- 23. 137.- Matthew Bennett, C. R. O. No. 1074- 14, was sentenced at Dublin ( City) Pol. Ct., 1- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 28, 2- 5- 23. 138.— Norman Cuthbert, C. R. O. No. 315- 22, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Sess., 30- 4- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for housebreaking. See Case No. 27, 19- 3- 23. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 RE- CONVICTIONS— con t inued. 139.— Duncan MacPherson, alias Donald MacPherson, C. R. O. No. 16985- 19, was sentenced at Bow- street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 3- 5- 23, to 4 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of gaming and larceny at GREAT ' YARMOUTH, ALTON ( Duncan MacPherson) and on D. 140. George Hartley, C. R. O. No. 266- 97, was sentenced at Oldham ( Boro.) Q. Sess.. 26- 4- 23, to 7 yrs. pen. See Case No. 79, 28- 3- 23. 14 I.— Isadore Arthur Cowan, C. R. O. No. 20389- 21, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 1- 5- 23, to 10 mos. impt. for larceny, forgery and uttering. See Case No. 29, 11- 4- 23. 142.- Florence Sullivan, C. R. O. No. 20187- 18, was, at C. C. C., 3- 5- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 24, 11- 4- 23. 143.- Andrew Broadhead, C. R. O. No. 264- 22, was sentenced at Salford ( Boro.) Q. Se" Ss., 30- 4- 23. to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 21, 23- 3- 23. 144.- Frank Richard Stroud, C. R. O. No. 2052- 11, was sentenced at Penkridge ( Co.) P. Sess., 30- 4- 23, to 6 weeks impt. for larceny. See Case No. 18, 30- 4- 23. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 145. Cardiff ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), lady's bicycle, 30- 3- 23.— Nellie Gale ( believed false), b. about 1903, 5ft., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, Lancashire accent; dress, brown costume with It. stripes, dk. tam- o- shanter. A prostitute. Hired bicycle ami failed to return same. Warrant issueel. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. 146,— Neath ( Boro.). •— For falsification of accounts.— John Robert Wilson, b. about 1888, 5ft. 4 or 5in., slight build, c. pale, h. brown ( brushed back), e. grey ( blinks), prominent nose, long face, clean shaven, springy gait, plausible ; dress, grey suit and cap. A sub- postmaster. Absconded 17- 3- 23, and may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Neath. KENT. 147.— Chatham ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences, 3rd inst., 2 pairs grey flannel trousers ; shirt ; pair gents brown boots, size 9, Balmoral shape, stamped Rupert inside ; and pair gent's brown shoes, size 9, stamped F. H. & W. on sole.— Man who gave name of King, b. 1893 to 1895, 6ft., c. fresh, h ( believed) fair ; dress, sports coat, khaki breeches and shirt, grey knitted waistcoat, It. colour skull cap, white collar and tie, brown boots and leggings, carrieel mackintosh. Called on tradesman, asked for goods on approval, and gave local address ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. 148.— Dover ( Boro.).— For failing to surrender to his bail at Q. Sess., 9th inst., on charge of cruelty to his children by neglecting to maintain them.— Edwin Thomas Pope, b. 1886, 5ft. 9| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clasped hands, Amy, God is love, rt., woman's head, God be with you till we meet again, Mizpah, Amy and E. P. 1. forearm. A labourer; native of ( believed) Rye, Sussex. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Dover. LANCASHIRE. 149.— Rochdale ( Co.).— Edward Jackson, Case No. 73, 30- 4- 23, is identical with Edward Jackson, alias William Jones, C. R. O. No. 14960- 22, Case No. 4, 7- 5- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A spinner ; native of Bolton. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at LANCASTER. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. WARWICKSHIRE. 150.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 3s. 8d. by false pretences.— George William Richards, b. 1892, 5ft. 6in., proportionate build, h. elk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, limps rt. leg ; dress, navy blue serge suit, dk. tweed overcoat slate coloured trilby hat, soft collar and tie, black boots. Carried brown walking- stick. Obtained above amount from Ministry of Labour, Unem- ployment Exchange, by forging doctor's certificate ( granted for one week) for each of following two weeks. Frequents lodging houses and Salvation Army Homes. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. 0 16 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 151.— Rotherham ( Boro.).— For stealing ( con- fidence trick) £ 20, 23rd ult.— Two Men : 1st, b. about 1878, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. sallow, h. grey, round face, pug nose, well spoken ; dress, blue overcoat with velvet collar, bowler hat ( worn at angle), collar, tie, boots, carried walking- stick. — 2nd, gave name of Henry Wilson, b. about 1888, 5ft. 8in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, round face, long nose, thick lips, round shouldered; dress, dk. overcoat, bowler hat, collar, tie, boots. Induced loser to part with his money on pretence that they knew winners of Chess tournament in Australia and intended making bets before result was made known to public. Wa rants issued. Inf. to the C. C., Rotherham. N 152. Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) watch, 6- 1- 23. George Dean, C. R. O. No. 9639- 14, b. 1890 , 5ft. 4Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, scar over rt. eye, may limp rt. foot ; dress, green mixture sports coat, gTey flannel trousers, fawn trench coat, fawn trilby hat, khaki soft collar, tie, boots. A jeweller ; native of Yorkshire. Pre. con. of larceny at WAKEFIELD ( George Francis Dean) ' and on X. Was entrusted with the watch for repairs and failed to return same. Absconded 1st inst., . saying he was going to Hull to seek employment on board ship. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 153.— Remanded at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as R. S. F. Lackay with bigamy.— Richard Shortes Forbes Fleming Lackey, C. R. O. No. 12724- 19, b. 1880, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A wagon works inspector ; native of Kildare. Pre.' con. of carnal knowledge and bigamy at GLOUCESTER. 154.— Remanded at Cambridge ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with larceny and fraud.— Leslie Richard Lane, alias Richard Leslie Lane, C. R. O. No. 20704- 21, b. 1891, 6ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, dimple in chin, scar rt. cheek and 1. wrist. A kitchen porter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at EASTBOURNE ( Leslie Richard Lane). 155.— Remanded at Skipton ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with larceny.— Harry Hart, aliases David Headley and William Howard, C. R. O. No. 1285- 14, b. 1881, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, womans head back rt. hand. A general dealer ; native of Darlington. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking. larceny, receiving and minor offences at COLNE, INGLETON, HORNBY, SKIPTON ( Harry Hart) and PICKERING ( David Heatley). Printed and p u b l i s h e d for His Majesty's Stationery Office iiy the Receirer for the Metropolitan Police District. New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. 1. Wednesday, May ft, 1028. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 17 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DUMFRIES- SHIRE. 156. Dumfries ( Co.).— For escaping from Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary while awaiting trial on charge of larceny ( person).— James Davidson, alias The Greek, S. C. R. No. 188- 20, b. 1894, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven. A shoemaker; native of Annan. Was committed to Dumfries Prison, 5th inst., to await trial for larceny ( person) and later same day was certified to be suffering from appendicitis and was removed to above institution for being operated upon. Inf. to the C. C., Dumfries. ESSEX. 157.— Romford ( Co.).— For stealing ( builee) 7th inst., 2 pairs lady's shoes, black, Derby fronts, lace up, Wood Milne heels, patent toes ( 1 size 4, 1 size 5).- Fred Edwards, b. 1873, 5ft. 7 or 8in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. black, e. grey, clean sh iven, front teeth missing, tattooed both arms ; dress, dk. grey striped trousers, blue serge jacket and waistcoat, white shirt and collar, black tie with red flowers thereon, grey felt hat, mauve socks, shoes. A shoemaker; native of ( stated) Tpswich. Was employed at local shop for two days. Frequents common lodging houses. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. LANCASHIRE. 158.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) at St. Annes- on- Sea, 22nd ult., £ 6, including one £ 5 Bank of England note.- Albert Fletcher, alias Tommy, l>. 1895 to 1898, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stout build, c. fresh, h. sandy, clean shaven, quiet spoken ; dress, brown suit, collar, tie, cap, boots, wore ivy leaf badge in coat. A golf caddie or hotel porter. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 159. Manchester ( City). For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 26th ult.- Harold Hyde, b. 1900, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. fair, thin features ; dress, blue nap overcoat, shabby navy GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. blue suit, soft collar, tie, fawn velour hat, boots with plain fronts. Falsely stated he was employed by Messrs. D. Moseley & Sons, Ltd., Ardwick. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 160. Manchester ( City).- For obtaining ( lodg- ings by false pretences, at Openshaw, 27th ult.— Allen Crawshaw, alias Frank McDonald, C. R. O. No. 6180- 20, Case No. 88, 4- 5- 23, b. 1896, 5ft. 7f in., slim build, c. fresh, h. auburn ( thick), e. brown, thin face, clean shaven, small pointed nose, 4 teeth missing front upper jaw, scar over rt. eye, Lanca- shire accent ; dress, It. grey sports coat with belt at back and 2 large outside pockets, blue vest and trousers, grey cap, white washable rubber collar and dk. mixture tie, black boots ( well worn). A painter ; native of Glossop. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE ( Allen Crawshaw), STOCKPORT ( Percy McDonald), DENTON, HYDE, BREDBURY and GLOSSOP ( Harold Wood Newton). Falsely represented he was employed as clerk at booking office at Gorton Railway Station, Manchester. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. Hi] .— Warrington ( Boro.).— For stealing gent's blue serge suit, broad seam on trousers, 4 pearl buttons on waistcoat ; dk. grey socks ; boots, rubber heels, rubber tip left toe ; white silk scarf ; military shirts ; and It. grey cap ; 4th inst.- Fred Thompson, b. 1902, 5ft. 9£ in., well built, c. pale, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, good teeth. Was in infirmary suffering from rheumatism, borrowed another patient's clothes and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. 1<) 2. Warrington ( Boro.).— For stealing gent's navy blue serge jacket ( recovered) and lady's underskirt.- Ethel Hughston, b. 1907 ( looks older), 5ft. 3 or 4in., slim build, c. fresh, h. ( bobbed) black, e. blue, thin features, good looking ; dress, grey tweed coat, grey straw hat, royal blue blouse, shoes. A domestic servant. Visited her home on 3rd inst., stole the articles which belonged to lodgers and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., 4 Warrington. 18 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, May 9, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continual. LEICESTERSHIRE. 163.— Ashby- de- la- Zouch ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 15s. by false pretences, at Bardon Hill, 20th ult.— William Henry Sampford, aliases A. M. Bartlett, A. Barton and A. Carter, C. R. O. No. S/ 141144, Cases Nos. 22 current issue for descrip- tion, etc., and 90, 27- 4- 23, for portrait and method. Warrant, issued. Inf. to Supt. Dobney, Ashby- de- la- Zouch. MIDLOTHIAN. 164.— Edinburgh ( City).— For uttering forged bank cheques, 17- 3- 23. William MacLeod, b. about 1888, 5ft. 9in., medium build, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, It. grey cap, soft collar, dk. tie, black boots. Native of Wick. Has been employed as lish buyer and may be found in similar occupa- tion. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. SUSSEX ( EAST). 165.- Hastings ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 4th inst.— Albert George Hunter, aliases Arthur George Williams, A. G. Wardy, A. F. Copping, A. C. Hardy, A. F. Harris and Albert Frederick Coppinger, C. R. O. No. 424- 17, Cases Nos. 354, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.) and 25 current issue for description, etc., thin build, protruding ears, very plausible ; dress, It. greyish- sandy tweed suit, biscuit coloured trilby hat with brown band, carried It. rainproof coat, wore silver watch chain with square charm attached. Engaged room at restaurant, stating he had just returned from the Fiji Islands and had an aeroplane at Eastbourne. Next morning he requested landlady to take charge of a valuable paper and later asked her if she could let him have some money, as he desired to pay clearance fees at aerodrome and cost of his man's lodgings, etc. Loser gave him £ 2 and he absconded. The valuable paper he gave loser bore name, etc., of Messrs. Domingo Bath & Co., Shipping Agents, Buenos Aires, and was signed McWilliams, Master, being to the effect that he would draw £ 640 6s. at the G. P. O., Hastings, on 4th inst., and was tilled in with name A. F. Warris, Chief Officer, Wray Castle and had rubber stamp— Agents, Rotterdam, May 2nd, 1923, thereon. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. 166.- Hove ( Boro.).— For stealing ( trick), 7th inst., blue yoru crepe gown, net collar edged with fancy lace, two black moire ribbon streamers down front from neck, small white buttons ; red and white striped do., small bands close to shoulder ; pale blue crepe de chine do., deep collar front and back ; black georgette do., trimmed royal blue ; black crepe de chine do., trimmed jade, has jet sequins round bottom ; blue mixture cotton do., white organdie collar and cuffs ; and cornflower blue voile do., trimmed white lace. Each gown has tab at back with Evelyn, Costumier, Hove, thereon.—' Woman who gave name of Browne, b. 1890, 5ft. 4in., well built, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, small pointed nose, good regular teeth ( 4 false upper jaw), short thick neck, well spoken ; dress, brown costume and felt hat, woollen scarf, smart appearance. Called at shop and stated that her mother, who was residing at local address, wished to know price of costume that was exhibited in shop window. Later in day, accused called again and stated that her mother wished to try on costume and arranged a date for her to call, at same time asking that some gowns be sent on approval to address given. The above described gowns were sent by messenger and accused standing on steps of house without a hat, asked messenger if she had come from shop in question and then took box, signing receipt book in name of Browne. Subsequent enquiries show - that accused is not known at house, which is converted into flats, front door being open during day. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 167.- Brough ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings byfalse pretences, between 1st and 3rd inst. Lawrence Larrington, alias 0. or B. Carrington, b. about 1893, 6ft., thin build, e. blue, long thin face, clean shaven, South Country accent, good address ; dress, dk. suit, grey overcoat, It. trilby hat, collar, tie, shoes. Arrived at hotel, 1st inst., stated his car had broken down at outlying village, where he had left his man with it for repairs. Left, stating he was going to catch train, and later returned saying he had missed it, and would stay until his car was repaired. Following day telephoned to hotel asking for Mr. Larrington to be informed that the car would be ready next day and that his father was sending him some money. Left, 3rd inst., and did not return. Appears identical with Laurence Hope, Case No. 12, 23- 4- 23. Is also suspected of stealing ( dwelling, breaking scullery window and releasing catch) during absence of occupier, on 3rd inst.— Lady's 18ct. ring, set 3 diamonds, level setting, slightly chased at each end of setting ; gold bangle, curb pattern, padlock attached ; long gold neck watch guard. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Huddleston, Brough.