T H E POLICE fi GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1923. No. 67, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to TXB COMMISSIONER or POLICE or THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commietioner oj Police of the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE WAR CHARITIES ACT, 1916. GUILD OF OFFICERS, 64. VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, S. W. I. The Charity Commissioners have determined that the Guild of Officers ( General Secretary :— Major L. S. Norman Palmer) is a War Charity under the above Act and audited accounts have been called for. The Guild has not been registered as a War Charity, therefore no appeal to the public for donations or subscriptions can be made. The Guild purports to assist Ex- Service officers by creating employment by means of Clock Stands in public places. The Guild agreed to give a percentage of its collections to the Travellers Clock Bureau Syndicate and to the International Disabled Soldiers and Sailors Workshops, Institutions with which Henry Dunsford, of 104, High Holborn, W. C. and 1, Southampton Row, W. C., is associated. Dunsford is referred to in P. G. ( Special Notices), 14- 9- 21 and 23- 11- 21. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— H Division.— For warehousebreaking and stealing 2 lady's musquash coats ; 3 lady's black coney coats, various linings ; and 30 dozen U. D. beaver skins.— David Levy, C. R. O. No. 11731- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. ll| in., slim build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown ( weak, wears rimless pince- nez), clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, grey trilby hat, collar and tie, patent shoes, smart appearance. Pre. con. of larceny on H. Was in employ of loser, and after premises had been locked up, returned with another man, broke padlock off and took quantity of furs away. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— L Division.— For stealing ( visitor), 4 lady's gold rings ( 1st, small single stone diamond, gipsy setting ; 2nd, large single stone, claw setting ; 2 2 half- hoop, each set 5 diamonds).— Grace Briggs, aliases Grace Fraser and Rene Carlton, C. R. O. No. • 11108- 15, Case No. 142 Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1891, 5ft. l£ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, very plausible ; dress, nurse's blue uniform. Native of Sheffield. Pre. eon. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at GRIMSBY, GRANTHAM, BIRMINGHAM ( Grace Briggs), DONCASTER ( Grace Brammer) and on B, F and S. Met loser in street, stated she was on a visit to London from a Shoreham Nursing Home, that her bag had been stolen and she was destitute. Loser invited her home, where she stayed the night, and immediately after her departure following morning the rings were missed. Inf. to C. R. O. '* 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. - Wednesday, July 4, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. BEDFORDSHIRE. 3.— Biggleswade ( Co.).- Man, Case No. 187, 23- 5- 23. Additional inf.— Gave name of L. Sowden, of 27, Morpeth Street, Bradford. Cycle recovered at Rushden. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Vincent, Biggleswade. CHESHIRE. 4. - Chester ( City). — For stealing cycle ( recovered), 17- 4- 23. Stanley Ivor Evans, b. about 1896, about 5ft. 9in., thin build, c. pale, h. brown, e. sunken, clean shaven, narrow features, pointed nose and chin ; dress, grey suit, grey trilby hat, boots. Stated ship's steward ; native of believed Birmingham. In possession of motor driver's licence in above name, issued at Ashton- under- Lyne. Inf. to the C. C., Chester. 5.— Runcorn ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences between 10th and 20th March, 1923.— John Huntley, b. about 1881, 5ft. 5Jin., thin build, c. fresh, h. and moustache It. ; dress, brown pin stripe suit, dk. brown overcoat with half belt, It. trilby hat. Represents himself as an architect and surveyor, writes to builders and contractors asking them to tender for erection of a large residence, stating that drawings and quantities will be issued on deposit of £ 4 4s. Loser sent this amount but received no reply. Accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), b. a bout 1881, 5ft. 3 or 4in., thin build, c. pale, h. It., very delicate ; dress, fawn jumper, fawn skirt with dk. check, and two girls about 14 and 8 years of age. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. DURHAM. 6.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) 5th inst., brown leather purse, envelope • shape, fastens with 3 press buttons, 15s. and number of small silver coins including Jubilee sixpence.— Edward Jackson, alias William Jones, C. R. O. No. 14960- 22, Case No. 15,1- 6- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. 6Jin. slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A spinner or electrician ; native of Bolton. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at LANCASTER. Told loser he had obtained employment at the electric power station. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. ESSEX. 7. - Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— For stealing brown leather attache- case and silver hair brush.— William Elliott, b. 1882, 5ft. 2 or 3in., thin build, h. sandy, very heavy eyebrows, small fair moustache, slight mark centre of chin, small dent in side of face near eyes, wore rimless pince- nez, tattoo back hands, London accent; dress, It. overcoat, blue serge jacket, dk. tweed breeches, black leggings and boots. Also in possession of navy blue and dk. grey suits, and pair brown shoes. A decorator. Has been employed as cinema manager and is supposed to have had drapery business at one time in Belfast. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 8.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing motor cycle — Captain Fothergill, b. 1890, 5ft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. fresh, clean shaven; dress, dk. brown suit, dk. trilby hat, boots with pointed toes. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 9.— Watford ( Co.).— For shopbreaking and stealing property, Case No. 71, 30- 5- 23.— Arthur Jones, b. about 1895, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. fresh, clean shaven, sharp features ; dress, grey suit, and cap, boots ( all new), or blue serge suit and grey trilby hat, carried blue overcoat with ' velvet collar. Believed identical with Alfred William Jones, C. R. O. No. 19159- 17.— Herbert Gaskins, b. about 1893, 5ft. 4 or 5in., c. and h. ( with fringe) dk., clean shaven, tattoo marks both forearms ; dress, new grey suit, grey cap and boots. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 10.— Rawtenstall ( Co.).— Bernard Foster, Case No. 78, 4- 6- 23, is identical with Bernard Foster, CRO No. 993- 10, b. 1890, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brow'fi, small lump corner 1. eye. A groom ; native of Langton. Pre. con. of horsestealing, larceny, fraud amd embezzlement at TAM Friday, June 8, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. WORTH, LONGTON, BURSLEM, BURTON- ON- TRENT, HEREFORD and BOLTON- BY- BOWLAND. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Rawtenstall. 11. - Southport ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 23rd ult.— J. Heskin, b. about 1888, medium build, and height, c. sallow, h. and e. dk., stammers slightly ; dress, dk. suit, brown over- coat, soft hat, collar and tie. Stated he knew loser and asked for money to pay his fare\ o Market Drayton where he had work to go to. Was left above amount and following day loser received a letter asking for further £ 3. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 12.— Southport ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 10 5s. by false pretences ( bogus bill of exchange for £ 50), 2nd ult. George W. Heywood, alias Nicholls,. ( believed correct name), b. about 1883, 5ft. llin., clean shaven, prominent cheek bones, crooked nose, splay footed, very plausible; dress, blue serge suit, soft collar and cap. Stays at cheap lodgings. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. STAFFORDSHIRE. 15.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Robert Gilman, Case No. 14, 1- 6- 23, is identical with Robert William Gilman, C. R. O. No. 292- 16, b. 1889, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue ( weak), scar 1. of chin and back rt. hand, fourth 1. finger been broken. A labourer ; native of Fenton. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, indecent assault and minor offences at STOKE and HANLEY. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. 16.— Wolverhampton ( Boro.).— Leonard Whaling, Case No. 93, 1- 6- 23, is identical with Leonard Whaling, C. R. O. No. 5976- 16, b. 1895, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, small mole lump rt. side neck. A shoemaker; native of Burton- on- Trent. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, larceny and fraud at BURTON- ON TRENT, LEICESTER ( Leonard Whaling) and NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE ( Leonard Whailing).— Peter Marchbank, Case No. 93, 1- 6- 23, is identical with Peter Marchbank, C. R. O. No. 5348- 14, b. 1897, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. grey, Indian girl, snake, crucifix rt., Buffalo Bill, snake, etc., 1. forearm. A baker ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and attempted fraud at LEEDS; STOCKPORT ( Co.), GAINSBOROUGH and LEICESTER, Warrant ( for United Kingdom only) issued. Inf. to the C. C., Wolverhampton. PRISON COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND. 13.— Edinburgh ( City).— On revocation of Borstal licence.— Jessie Jones, alias Macintosh, C. R. O. No. 9415- 23, b. 1901, 5ft. 0£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at TAIN ( Jessie Smith), INVERNESS and GLASGOW ( Jessie Jones). Absconded, 5th inst., after stealing jewellery. Portrait will appear next issue, Supplement B. Inf. to the Prison Commissioners for Scotland. * . > SELKIRKSHIRE. 14. Galashiels ( Boro.). - George Burns, Case No. 12, 1- 6- 23, is identical with George Burns, C. R: 0. No. 3242- 19, b. 1898, 6ft. lin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Galashiels. SUSSEX ( EAST). 17.— Brighton ( Boro.).— For obtaining books by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 7- 4- 23.— E. Collins, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 5in., c. dk., clean shaven, square jaw ; dress, dk. overcoat, trilby hat. Entered bookseller's shop, selected books value £ 1 7s. 9d. and tendered worthless cheque in payment. Identical with H. G. F. Gauntlet, Case No. 5, 28- 5- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 18.— Leeds ( City).— For obtaining a motor car ( recovered) by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 19th uIt. — Charles H. Parr, b. 1888, 5ft. 3in., c. dk., h. dk. brown ; dress, dk. suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat, shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to the Acting C. C., Leeds. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, June 29, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. L9. Sheffield ( City).— For embezzling £ 8 3s. 4d., between 15th and 31st December, 1922.— Emile Vivian Bradley, b. 1896, 5ft. 7 or 8in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. black, clean shaven, wears rimless spectacles ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. grey over- coat with half belt, It. fawn trilby hat, stiff collar, tie. boots. Native of Sussex. Was employed as Assistant Insurance Inspector under Ministry of Health. Absconded 31st ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 20.— Remanded at Fareham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as Harry Newbury, with housebreaking- Henry Newbury, C. R. O. No. No. S/ 113217, b. 1879, 5ft. llin„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A painter; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny at GUILDFORD, EPSOM ( Honry Newbury) and GODALMING ( Harry Newbury). 21.— Remanded at Margate ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with shopbreaking.-- Alfred Leonard Gibson, C. R. O. No. 17962- 22, b. 1906, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at MAIDSTONE. 22.— Remanded at Margate ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as James Thomas Wood, with shopbreaking.— James Wood, alias James Albert Wood, C. R. O. No. 24081- 17, b. 1898, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scars rt. cheek, 1. of forohoad, second and third rt. fingers contracted A labourer ; native of Maidstone, where he has cons, for larceny, housebreaking, cyclestealing and minor offences. 23.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with burglary.— Ernest Horace Roberts, C. R. O. No. 7068- 22," b. 1901, 5ft. Jin., c. frosh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. eye- brow . A tailor ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclstealing at MARSDEN, AND OVER, COLESHILL ( Ernest Horace Roberts), TOWCESTeR ( Ernest Jones) and BURNHAM ( Ernest Roberts). 24.— Remanded at Sutton Coldfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as John Williams with larceny.— David Clarke, C. R. O. No. 11885- 19, b. 1899, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, heart pierced with arrow and Mother back rt., cross back 1. hand. A labourer ; native of Bala, North Wales. Pre. con. of larcenv and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH, ( David Clarke), MANCHESTER ( David Clark) and ALDERSHOT ( John Williams). 25.— Remanded at Sutton Coldfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with larceny.— Henry Higham, alias Harry Higham, C. R. O. No. S/ 125878, b. 1886, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Wigan, where he has cons, for larceny and minor offence. 26.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with breaking and entering dwelling house and larceny.— William Pearce, C. R. O. No. 319- 06, Case No. 281 Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1886, 5ft. 3fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar rt. forehead, 1. eyebrow and 1. cheek. A seaman ; native of Redruth. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, housebreaking, countinghousebreaking, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at BRISTOL, LAWFORD'S GATE, LONG ASHTON, CARDIFF, PENZANCE and NORTHAMPTON. 27.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with shopbreaking.— William Thomas, C. R. O. No. 20774- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, mole between eyebrows. A labourer ; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of shopbreaking and a minor offence at CARDIFF and NEWPORT ( MON.). 28.— Remanded at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with larceny.— William John Myers, aliases William Myers and William John Mair, C. R. O. No. 14240- 18, b. 1901, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of breaking and entering, larceny, shopbreaking and minor offences at BARRY ( William John Waper) and CARDIFF ( William John Myers). 29.— At Nailsworth ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Thomas Murphy, C. R. O. No. 12946- 19, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Linlithgow. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and larceny ( person) at SWANSEA. 30.— Remanded at Grantham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged as Elizabeth Tolliday, with larceny.— Lizzie Ward, C. R. O. No. S/ 87231, b. 1875, 5ft, 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A housekeeper ; native of Grantham. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at WOKING- HAM, OAKHAM, RAMSGATE, SPILSBY, PETERBOROUGH ( Elizabeth Ward), ALFORD ( Elizabeth Tollady) and on S. Friday, June 29, 1923. TIIE POLICE GAZETTE. 446 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 31.— Remanded at Cambridge ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as George Oldroyd with housebreaking.— Norman France, C. R. O. No. 18349- 22, b. 1902, lift., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, very erect and active. States a motor driver ; native of ( believed) Newcastle- upon- Tyne. Pre. con. of housebreaking at OTLEY.— John McDonald, ( no pre. con. traced) b. 1898, 5ft. loin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, walks erect. Native of Glasgow. Both dressed in clothing believed recently stolen at Bedford ( Boro.) by housebreaking. Both have frequented r& ce meet- ings. Found in possession of Norman France : 5 French coins ; 2 keys ; top set of false teeth ; brown leather cigarette- case ; pair of gold cuff links, imitation pearl shirt buttons ; 9ct. chain bracelet, set 5 blue stones ; Colt automatic pistol, No. 288631 ; and 11 rounds of ammunition for same ; lady's gunmetal watch, No. 109607, blue numerals, black hands, keyless; pair cream chamois leather gloves, gent's ; 2 small brown leather brooch cases ; white bone handled pocket knife, 2 blades, Weekly Telegraph Knife on one blade ; gardener's pruning knife, buckhorn handle ; small silver brooch with yellow stone ; 2 white pocket handkerchiefs and I cream silk do., all marked A. C. S. worked in cotton ; pair of very old gipsy pattern earrings, gold ; National Savings Certificate Book, no name of owner, containing 2 Certificates value 15s. 6d. each, issued at Strat- ford- on- Avon on January 10th, 1922 ; gent's Standard lever silver watch, No. 24583, keywind, black English numerals, black hands; gent's gunmetal do., No. 330377, keyless, black English numerals, black hands; brown leather pocket wallet ; Waterman fountain pen ; bottle of red, white and blue eau- de- Cologne, bearing small red label, Moss, Pharmacist, Eastbourne; packet of playing cards, marked Mannikins ; black leather attache- case, size about 15in. by 9in.. And in possession of John McDonald 2 white pocket handkerchiefs, A. C. S. thereon; silk do., A. C. S. thereon ; lady's silver watch, keywind, No. 14529, black numerals, black hands, back of case engraved; long metal neck guard ; brass curb bracelet, with padlock ; small silver spirit'flask ; 2 bottles of scent ( 1 eau- de- Cologne and 1 L'eveil D'Amour, Arthur Moss, Eastbourne); 3 keys ; 1 metal foot rule, bearing name Docker's Varnishes, Paints and Fine Colours ; 2 pocket knives ( 1 brown handle, with 2 blades, and other combination knife with corkscrew, pick, etc.) ; brown leather purse, snap fastener ; pair gent's suede gloves, mole colour, wool lined, Dent's make; thin gold bangle, chased, broken. 32.— Remanded at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.) — L Division Case— till 12th inst., charged with forgery and uttering. Called at draper's shop stated he was a garage proprietor, ordered goods value £ 3 Is. 3d., and asked for them to be delivered to a fictitious address. Presented cheque drawn on London County Westminster & Parr's Bank for £ 6 8s. in favour of H. A. Clarke by C. M. West, and received £ 3 6s. 9d. change. Cheque later returned from bank marked No Account, cheque book stolen.— George Henry Wilson, aliases C. Ellis, C. M. West, Allen, White, C. M. Clarke, A. W. Willis, L. A. Watson, E. M. Baxter, C. M. Turner, Leven Thomas, J. W. Chinney, L. W. Dawson, C. M. Cox, A. C. Cham- bers, Nelson, H. A. French, Daley, H. A. Marshall, L. E. Walters, C. M. Collings, Taylor, I.. E. Watson, H. A. Masters, Matthews, L. E. Adams, H. A. Coleman, H. E. Martin, C. M. Watson, H. A. Clarke, G. West, G. Wilson, G. H. Adams, G. White, G. Allen, G. H. Coles, G. H. Allen, G. H. Turner, A. L. King, C. G. Burton, G. H. White, and Charles Carvill, C. R. O. No. 2447- 00, Case No. 2, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1870, 5ft. 10in., slim build, c. fresh, h. iron grey, e. brown, clean shaven, fleshy mole 1. of neck, well spoken and very plausible ; dress, grey suit, fawn macintosh, grey cap, boots. A nurse ; native of London. Pre. con. of forgery, cyclestealing, fraud and larceny at CARLISLE ( Charles McDonald), BIRKDALE ( Harold Aubrey McDonald) and BRISTOL ( George Henry Wilson). 33.— At Swindon ( Co.), charged as William Muskin with cyclestealing.— William Joseph Muskin, C. R. O. No. S/ 156099, b. 1886, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, small boil scar rt. eye and 1. of forehead, 4th rt. finger crooked. A groom ; native of Staffordshire. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at DERBY ( William Muskin) and LEATHERHEAD ( William Joseph Muskin). 34.— Remanded at Cannock ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 12th inst., charged as Arthur Johnson with golf clubhousebreaking and larceny.— Walter Turner, C. R. O. No. 945- 13, b. 1893, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, large scar back rt. hand. A labourer ; native of Stafford. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, storebreaking, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at MACCLESFIELD ( Walter Turner), LANCASTER ( Uriah Turner), STOCK- PORT, NEWCASTLE, LEEK ( Uriah Sharpies), BLACKPOOL ( Uriah Bentley), TOWCESTER ( John Hatfield) and ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE ( John Taylor). 35— James Childs, Case No. 38, 6- 6- 23, is identical with Vincent James Childs, alias James Vincent Childs, C. R. O. No. 15045- 19, b. 1894, 5ft. 10Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A gold and silver refiner ; native of Birmingham, where he has cons, for larceny. fi THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, June 8, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 36.- - Remanded at Hastings ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. til' 9th inst., charged with larceny.— Harry Scrutton, alias Harry Sutton, C. R. O. No. 699- 06, b. 1873, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A labourer ; native of Ipswich. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and minor offences at CHRISTCHURCH, HUNTINGDON, MARCH, IPSWICH, PONTE- FRACT, BRIDGEND, LYME REGIS, BRID- PORT ( Harry Scrutton), GRIMSBY ( Frederick Palmer) and on X. 37.— At Banbury ( Boro.), charged with attempted gross indecency.— Walter Birks, C. R. O. No. S/ 162518, b. 1864, 5ft. 7in., c. swarthy, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, scar side rt. eye, mole forehead. A gardener ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of fraud, conspiracy, indecent assault and minor offences at LINCOLN, NOTTING- HAM, CARLISLE ( Walter Stuart Birks), RIPON, LEEDS, in CITY OF LONDON ( Walter Birks) and in M. P. D. 38.— Remanded at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with larcenv.— John Tolan, C. R. O. No. 18201- 20, b. 1897, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A fireman; native of Brad- ford. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at SOUTH SHIELDS, POCKLINGTON, HONITON, MIDDLESBROUGH ( John Tolan) and DARLINGTON ( John Albert Tolan). 39.— Remanded at Epsom P. Sess. ( L.)— W Division case— till 11th inst., charged as Charles Manning with larceny.— Charles Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 49724, b. 1879, 5ft. 7in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown. A polisher ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny at ASTON ( Charles Manning) and BIRMINGHAM ( Charles Jones). 40— Remanded at Dursley ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with fraud.— Obtained 7s. from publican under pretence of registering house as suitable place for charabanc parties.— William Henry Sampford, aliases A. Barton, A. Carter, and A. M. Bartlett, C. R. O. No. S/ 141144, b. 1890, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, black serge suit, soft collar, black tie, bowler hat or brown cloth cap, fawn raincoat, black leather leggings, boots. Native of ( states) London. Pre. con. of fraud on M. 41.— Remanded at Ashby- de- la- Zouch ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 8th inst., charged with larceny.— William Kirk, C. R. O. No. 65- 05, b. 1870, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue, scars rt. of nose, top rt. of head, over 1. eye and lip, both 4th fingers deformed. A labourer; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny, horsestealing, burglary cyclestealing and minor offences at COALVILLE, LEICESTER, ASHBY- DE- LA- ZOUCH, SWAD- LINCOTE, BURTON. WAKEFIELD, WOOD- VILLE and CHESTERFIELD. 42.— Remanded at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises.— George Bardsley, C. R. O. No. 1651- 08, 111. Cir. 91- 13, b. 1867, 5ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, mole rt. forehead and rt. cheek, 2nd rt. finger deformed. A pressman; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and burglary at NOTTINGHAM. BURTON, ' GRAVESEND, STOCKPORT, PERSHORE, TEWKESBURY, SOLIHULL, HULL and MACCLESFIELD. 43.— Remanded at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as Charles William Hill with shopbreaking.— Charles Hill, C. R. O. No. 15142- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar bridge of nose and back of each hand. A labourer ; native of Monmouth. Pre. con. of larcenv and cyclestealing at MALDON ( Charles Hill) and CHELMSFORD ( William Charles Hill). DEVONSHIRE. 44.— Teignmouth ( Co.).— Remanded till 11th inst., charged with obtaining £ 5 by false pretences ( worthless cheque on Barclays Bank, Staines, drawn by Roham, Ltd., and signed G. Swan, Governing Director).— George Howard Moon, b. 1893, 5ft. 8m., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar inside 1. wrist, on rt. thumb and forearm, well educated ; dress, heavy blue overcoat ( band at back, black lining, maker Harry Hall, 209, Oxford St., W. I., and 149, Cheapside, E. C. 2.), brown check suit, fawn trilby hat with brown band and brown binding on rim, striped collar, blue tie with white spots, patent shoes, doeskin gloves, good appearance. States he is connected with the British Film Company ; also that he has been engaged in showing parties over the French battlefields, in company with Capt. Jimmy Beach, b. 1888 to 1893^ 5ft. 6 or 7in., sturdy build, h. brown ( thin on top), prominent nose, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, blue suit, dk. grey trilby hat, dk. fawn overcoat, tan shoes. Native of Australia. Came to Exeter with Moon, last seen there 20th ult. Said to have drawn above and other cheques, which have been cashed. Inf. to Insp. Champion, Teignmouth. APPREHENSIONS. 45.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Richard Blower, C. R. O. No. 301- 20 ; James Hopwood, C. R. O. No. 9228- 23 ; Friday, June 29, 1923. TIIE POLICE GAZETTE. 448 APPREHENSIONS continued. and Frederick John Hayward, C. R. O. No. 9229- 23, Case No. 59, 6- 6- 23, at Maidstone ( Boro.) charged with burglary. 46.— Carnarvonshire, Pwllheli ( Co.).— William Hugh Roberts, C. R. O. No. 7619- 14, Case No. 7, 7- 8- 14. 47. Cheshire, Chester ( City).- Man who gave name of Arthur Turner, Case No. 43, 23- 4- 23, and identical with Arthur Warren, X'. R. O. No. 6729- 22. See also Case No. 76, 4- 5- 23. Match- boxes recovered. 48.— Essex, Romford ( Co.).— George Henry Wilson, C. R. O. No. 2447- 00, Cases Nos. 4, 23- 8- 22 ; 50 ( R) 28- 6- 22; 106 ( D) 25- 1- 22; and 5 ( Y) 22- 2- 22. See also Case No. 32 current issue. 49.— Lancashire, Seaforth ( Co.).- Man, Case No. 6, 5- 2- 23, and identical with Arthur Warren, C. R. O. No. 6729- 22. See also Case No. 76, 4- 5- 23. 50.— Prison Commission for Scotland, Edinburgh — Gwendoline Kenny, C. R. O. No. 17252- 16. Case No. 60, 6- 6- 23. 51. Sussex ( West), Steyning ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 12, 18- 5- 23, and identical with John Robert Luke, C. R. O. No. 4721- 19. See also Case No. 72, 1- 6- 23. 52. Sussex ( East), Battle ( Co.).— William Henry Sampford, C. R. O. No. S/ 141144, Cases Nos. 78, 28- 5- 23; 114 ( Uckfield) 25- 5- 23; 139 ( Bishops Stortford) 23- 5- 23 ; 13B ( Epping) 23- 5- 23 ; 100 ( Chelmsford) 18- 5- 23 ; 10 ( Dersingham) 18- 5- 23 ; 3 ( High Wycombe) 14- 5- 23 ; 163 ( Ashby- de- la- Zoueh) 9- 5- 23 ; 7 ( Honiton) 9- 5- 23 ; 22 ( Oakham) 9- 5- 23 ; 87 ( Melton Mowbray) 7- 5- 23 ; 86 ( Peter- borough) 4- 5- 23; 12 ( Horsham) 4- 5- 23; 13 ( Boston) 2- 5- 23 ; and 90 ( C. R. O.) 27- 4- 23. See also Case No. 40 current issue. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. o3.— N Division.— Between 2nd and 4th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window).— Gent's single stone diamond pin, set 18ct., con- vertible into stud ; pair oval shaped gold cuff links, set small coral in centre ; oval shaped gold tiepin, set pearl in centre of ridges of gold, old- fashioned ; gent's silver hunter watch, Dent make, black Roman numerals, old fashioned, No. 30986 on works ; gent's silver open faced keywinder do., black Roman numerals, old fashioned, J. Swain, 1021, engraved on works ; 2 lady's hair brushes ; 2 do. small clothes do. ; hand mirror ; tortoiseshell comb ( all silver backed) ; 30 articles Nevada silver, consisting of 6 tea spoons, 6 dessert do., 1 mustard do., 2 salt do., 6 dessert forks, 6 table do., pair sugar tongs ; 6 silver tea spoons and pair sugar tongs, figuring on ends ; 2 silver candlesticks, about 4fin. high ; 2 silver vases, scalloped tops ; travelling clock, in red leather case, about 6in. by 3| in. ; gent's medium size single breasted black jacket and vest; pair grey striped trousers ; pair black serge do., worn ; gent's medium size grey pinhead suit, double- breasted jacket, worn ; purple coloured fibre suit- case, about 36in. by 12in. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 54.— Runcorn ( Co.).— 28th or 29th ult., by housebreaking ( kitchen window insecure), at Stockton Heath.— Pair gent's black Delta shoes, size 7|, in good condition ; pair gent's black Delta boots, size 8, rubber tips on heels. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. KENT. 55.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— Between 27th and 30th ult., from dwelling.— Gent's blue serge jacket, 3 buttons down front, 2 flap and 1 breast pockets outside, also one pocket and a ticket pocket inside, a tab inside below collar with Lewis Hyland, Hastings, thereon, jacket is rather worn and faded. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 56.— Bury ( Co.).— Between 25th and 28th ult., from grounds, Aitkin Sanatorium, Ramsbottom.— Gent's navy blue suit, pin stripe, jacket has 2 large and match pockets inside, and 2 pockets outside, grey flannel lining in back vest and 4 pockets, hip and fob and 2 side pockets in trousers, to fit man 5ft. 10in., in fair condition. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 57.— Rawtenstall ( Co.).— 1st inst., unattended at Haslingden.— Gent's Raleigh bicycle, black enamelled, 24in. frame, 26in. wheels, drop frame, road racer type, North Road handle- bars ( raised), 2 roller lever rim brakes, rubber pedals, Warwick 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, June 8, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. tyres, frame No. ( 194995 stamped on left side of seat pillar, in good condition.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1903, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. fair, respectably dressed and wore cap. Inf. to Supt, Linaker, Rawtenstall. 58. Seaforth ( Co.).— Cases Nos. 39, 5- 2- 23 ; 73,29- 11- 22; and 26, 27- 11- 22, cancelled. Arthur Warren, C. K. O. No. 6729- 22, Case No. 76, 4- 5- 23, admits these offences. x SUSSEX ( EAST). 62.— Brighton ( Boro.).— 4th inst,, from hotel hall, brown leather case, size 2ft. x 14in., bearing initials W. H. S., containing model electric railway bridge ; 240 volt electric motor ; pair of blue pyjamas ; hair brush and clothes brush ; 5 white collars, size 16 ; shaving outfit.— And front hall of boarding house, gent's blue melton cloth overcoat, 2 outside and 2 inside pockets, double- breasted, 6 black bone buttons, black lining, silver cigarette- case and gloves in pocket. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. LEICESTERSHIRE. 59.— Leicester ( City).— 29th ult., gent's silver watch, gold hands, black Roman numerals, seconds hand, keywind, chased back, pawnbroker's mark K. in back of case ; double curb silver albert, graduated links, silver compass attached ; gent's silver wristlet watch, luminous dial, cracked near figure 4, plain case, E. K. B., Scarborough, engraved on back, very thick glass, in leather strap. 31st ult., 9ct. slave bangle, round ; 9ct. chain bracelet, with padlock attached ; gent's 9ct. double curb albert. 2nd inst., lady's gold wristlet watch, octagonal, keyless, plain case, English numerals, No. 811307, dial discoloured, attached to plain bar pattern expanding bracelet. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 60— Lincoln ( City).— 2nd or 3rd inst., by housebreaking ( window insecure).— 50 Lapika Turkish cigarettes ; and 5s..— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1893, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, h. fair, clean shaven, rather full face ; dress, dk. shabby mixture suit, grey cap, soft collar, tie. appearance of a tramp. Inf. to the C. C., Lincoln. 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. 63.— R Division.— 6th inst., " Ford," 1919 model. AD- 7356. Chassis No. 17408. Engine No. 3793385. 20 H. P. Worm drive. Touring body. Colour dk. blue. Upholstery black leather. Dk. hood. Glass windscreen. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. LANCASHIRE. 64.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— 6th inst., " Austin," 1922 model. FR- 4612. Chassis No. TT- 201. Engine No. 126- 1922. 12 H. P. Bevel drive. Touring body. Colour sea- grey. Upholstery black leather. A. A. badge wired on to radiator. R. A. C. badge in centre of dash. Excise Licence, expires 30- 6- 23, attached. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. ; RADNORSHIRE. p 61— Llandrindod Wells ( Co.).— 2nd inst., from a shop.— Lt. silver fox fur, head, 4 feet and brush, fastener covered with lt. grey velvet, may have No. 1390 inside the skin, about 45in. from nose to end of brush. Inf. to the D. C. C., Llandrindod Wells. MOTOR CYCLES. LEICESTERSHIRE. 65.— Leicester ( City).— 3rcl inst., " Triumph" Combination, 1922 model. BC- 6055. Frame No. 320587. Engine No. 81318. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Milford sidecar. Colour black, gold lined. Upholstery green leather. Kick start. Sturmey- Archer three- speed gear. Dunlop Friday, June 29, 1923. TIIE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES- - contd. studded tyres on cycle. Bates No. 1 tyre on sidecar. Acetylene lighting set. Westwood rear lamp. Black front lamp. Lucas sidecar lamp, Klaxon horn. Excise Licence, expires 30- 6- 23. attached. WARWICKSHIRE. 66. Birmingham ( City).— 2nd inst., " Alldays Allon" solo, 1916 model. OB- 2509. Frame No. 77244. Engine No. 2449. 2$ H P. Chain- cuin- belt drive. Colour all black, usual parts plated. Transfer on petrol tank Alldays Allon. Union engine. Bottom half of crank case has been welded. Flange on cylinder for exhaust pipe broken. No lamps. Excise Licence, expires 30- 6- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MISCELLANEOUS. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 67.— Dursley ( Co.).— Is anything known of the following Combination, found in the possession of a prisoner, having been stolen? " Matchless" motor cycle with wicker side car. Registration No. BJ- 873. Frame No. 573924. 6 H P. Jap engine. Twin Cylinder. Tyres : Bate 26 x 2| on rear, Dunlop Heavy 26 x 2J on front. Bosch magneto. Amac carburettor. Excise Licence, No. 0773773 for an O. K. Junior. Index mark AN, expiring 31- 12- 23. Duty 30/- was carried on machine. PROPERTY RECOVERED. CHESHIRE. ; 68.— Heswall ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 40, 6- 11- 22, the undermentioned articles have been found in possession of Patrick Lynch, C. R. O. No. 18547- 21, Case No. 20, 30- 5- 23, and Arthur Christopher Weekes ( no pre. con. traced), both awaiting trial at next Q. Sess. .— Silk undervest ; 2 white striped shirts ; dress do. ; gent's black beaver overcoat; Scotch tweed suit and breeches morning coat and vest; pair blue trousers ; pair grey do. ; black coat and vest; evening dress suit ; 6 pairs trousers ; white felt hat; black beaver overcoat, lined musquash ; lady's grey tweed skirt; pocket aneroid ; silver lever watch ; 9 pairs pearl cuff- links ; 3 rolled gold collar studs ; 3 do. cuff- links ; 4 gold and pearl studs; gold solitaire ; gilt carriage clock ; and shaving brush. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. SUSSEX ( WEST). 69.— Worthing ( Co.).— Bates, Case No. 81, 4- 6- 23, is identical with Horace Jones, C. R. O. No. 15362- 16, Case No. 200, 23- 5- 23, b. 1899, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, 2 moles back of neck. A mechanic ; native of Handsworth. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, housebreaking, cyclestealing and curtilagebreaking at BLACK- POOL, BIRMINGHAM, FAREHAM and on H and V. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER. SOMERSETSHIRE . 70.— Taunton ( Co.).— Found in possession of Frank Stanley, C. R. O. No. 254- 18, Case No. 27,, 6- 6- 23.— Webley revolver, six chambers, " 455, Mark I., No. 28712, and 54 rounds ammunition for same, in bicycle tool bag. Swift No. E. L. Rd. 360455. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. RE- CONVICTIONS. 71.— Mark Mason, C. R. O. No. S/ 66568, was, at Halstead ( Co.) P. Sess., 5- 6- 23, discharged. See Case No. 17, 6- 6- 23. 72.— Joseph McMitchell, C. R. O. No. 17924- 20, was, at Carnarvon Ass., 4- 6- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 29, 30- 5- 23. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, June 8, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS - continued 73.- Robert Newton, C. R. O. No. 4345- 17, was sentenced at Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City) Pol. Ct., 4- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 30, 1- 6- 23. 74.— Herbert Aitken, C. R. O. No. S/ 66579, was, at C. C. C., 31- 5- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. for shopbreaking and being found in possession of housebreaking implements by night. See Case No. 38, 23- 5- 23. 75.- Samuel Rhodes, C. R. O. No. 17119- 15, was sentenced at C. L. S., 30- 5- 23, to 8 mos. lhipt., for fraud ( 5 cases). See Case No. 7, 16- 4- 23. 76.- Thomas Parker, C. R. O. No. 1299- 10, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 2- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 39, 1- 6- 23. 77.- Richard Johnson, C. R. O. No. 26- 11, was sentenced at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 2- 6- 23, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. ( cons.) and 3 mos. impt. ( eonc.) for larceny ( welshing) ( 4 cases). See Case No. 25, 1- 6- 23. 78.- Arthur Iliffe, C. R. O. No. 432- 16, was sentenced at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 2- 6- 23, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. ( cons.), 3 mos. ( conc.) and 1 mo. impt., for larceny ( welshing) ( 4 cases) and assault on police. See Case No. 23, 1- 6- 23. 79. - George Brazenor, C. R. O. No. 10047- 17, was sentenced at C. L. S., 29- 5- 23, to 12 and 18 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud and assault on police. A case of fraud at Hertford was taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 26, 4- 5- 23. 80.- Henry Gorge Freeman, C. R. O. No. 1762- 04, was sentenced at Middlesex Sess. ( L.), 2- 6- 23, to 4 and- 4 mos. impt. ( cons.), for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 150, 23- 5- 23. 81- Reginald Long, C. R. O. No. 555- 06, was sentenced as Alfred Burton at West Ham Pol. Ct. ( L.), 30- 5- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 47, 11- 4- 23. 82.- Henry Edward Schah, C. R. O. No. 9755- 20, was sentenced at Kidderminster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 1- 6- 23, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 37, 1- 6- 23. 83.- Henry Harper, C. R. O. No. 16925- 16, was sentenced at Lancaster ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 2- 6- 23, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 29, 18- 5- 23. 84.— Russell Jones, C. R. O. No. 15574- 19, was sentenced at Sheffield ( City) Q. Sess., 12- 4- 23, to 12 mos. impt. Three other cases at Sheffield were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 15, 9- 4- 23. 85.— William Clarke, C. R. O. No. S/ 75362, was sentenced at Wellingborough ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 6- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 18, 4- 6- 23. 86.— Frank Edgar Crane, C. R. O. No. 6083- 20, was sentenced at Wellingborough ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 6- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for cycle- stealing and fraud. See Case No. 27, 30- 5- 23. 87.— Joseph Cattle, C. R. O. No. 22256- 20, was sentenced at Wellingborough ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 6- 23, to 2 mos. impt., for larceny. See Case No. 19, 30- 5- 23. 88.- Walter Hunt, C. R O. No. 20679- 22, was sentenced at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 6- 23, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny and fraud ( 2 cases). Two other charges were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 41, 1- 6- 23. 89.- Roderick McLeod, C. R. O. No. 8798- 22,. was sentenced at Hull ( City) P. Sess., 29- 5- 23, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 23, 25- 5- 23. 90 - Elizabeth Kingcombe, C. R. O. No. 20557- 22, was, at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 6- 23, bound over for 12 mos., for larceny and fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 20, 4- 6- 23. 91.- Frederick Hitchcock, alias Allan Walter Clark, C. R. O. No. 109- 20, was sentenced at C. L. S., 29- 5- 23, to 15 mos. impt., for shopbreaking. Pre. con. of attempted shopbreaking, possessing housebreaking implements by night, larceny, cyclestealing, unlawful wounding and a minor offence at SWINDON ( Frederick Hitchcock) and on F and T. • * 92.— Joseph Cleaver, C. R. O. No. 2383- 02, was. sentenced at Wellingborough ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 30- 5- 23. 93.— Charles Jones, C. R. O. No. 199- 02, was sentenced at Bedfordshire Ass., 4- 6- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 65, 5- 3- 23. 94.— George Strother, C. R. O. No. 2743- 99, was, at Middlesex Sess. ( L.), 2- 6- 23, bound over in own recognizances for 3 mos., for larceny and fraud. See Case No. 5, 17- 1- 23. I'rinte I au4 I'ubliihed ( or ilia Maje « ty' « Stationery Office by the KeoeiTer for the Metropolitan Polios Diur. ct. New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. I. Friday, June 29, 1923. TIIE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m \ APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 95.— Bletchley ( Co.).— For stealing from factory, at Olney, 30th ult., 2 pairs gent's glace kid boots, size 8, Goodyear welted, cellular lining, suede top band inside, black facings inside, 5 eyelets and 3 hooks, punched toecaps, 8- 961- 32 marked inside, Made on Hand Sewn Principle, Wear Guaranteed, stamped on sole.- A Man known as Scottie, li. 1873, 5ft. 3 or 4in., h. and moustache dk. ( turning grey); dress, dk. brown mixture suit and cap, brown boots, shabby appearance. Visited factory and asked permission to make collection from employees, which was refused ; afterwards entered a room of the factory and stole the above property Sings and performs acrobatic tricks in public houses, and may be found staying at common lodging bouses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. at 6s. 8d. per box. Loser purchased 2 boxes of the herbal cigarettes for which he paid above amount. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. GLOUCEST B: RSHIRE . 98. Bristol ( City).— For obtaining camera by false pretences, 28- 4- 23,— J. E. Barratt, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, c. ruddy, h. fair, full face, clean shaven, teeth prominent and very discoloured, well spoken. Obtained lodgings, represented himself as a travelling photographer, and answered advertisements in Amateur Photo- grapher offering cameras, etc., for sale. Re- quested advertisers to forward goods on approval, and absconded. Used notepaper with address, and Bankers— Barclay's, Ltd., printed thereon. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. CHESHIRE. 96.— Macclesfield ( Boro.).— For stealing, 1st inst., gent's Holford Standard bicycle, 26in. frame, 28i n. wheels, black enamelled, gold lined, plated handle bars, rubber pedals, metal mudguards, l) e 1 iiixe saddle, tool- bag attached, 2 lever brakes, Dunlop Roadster tyreA front and rear, 3- speed gear, gear- ease, pump, nickel plated bell and lamp attached, No. 1704 on head of frame.- Clement Arthur Dale, b. 1888, 5ft. 8Jin., medium build, small It. brown moustache; dress, grey suit ( trousers worn at knees and seat), dk. cap, celluloid collar, dirty tie, dirty fawn raincoat, boots ( burst at sides near toecaps). Calls at licensed houses seeking casual employment as clock repairer. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Macclesfield. 97.- Runcorn ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 7s. by false pretences, 14th ult.— A Man who gave name of H. Dean, b. about 1873, 5ft. 6in., c. fair, slight brown moustache ; dress, fawn overcoat and trilby hat, respectable appearance. Called on shop- keejK- r, presented card describing himself as Herbal Cigarette Manufacturer, Alfreton Road, Nottingham ( false), and asked himjto become his agent. Promised to supply loser with list of local customers; also promised, to pay'him 7s. monthly for acting as agent, and Cast a further inducement offered to supply Woodbine cigarettes KENT. 99 — Margate ( Boro.).— For stealing, 5th inst., leather suit- case ; 2 shirts ; 3 ties ; and ( i hand kerchiefs- Frederick Thurston, alias Jarvis, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c., h. and e. dk., good looking. A kitchen porter. Shared room with loser at hotel where he was employed, absconded with the property, leaving a note saying that he had borrowed and would return't. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. •• LINCOLNSHIRE. 100. Caistor ( Co.).— For absconding with work- house clothing, 6th inst.— Richard Higgins, b. about 1874, 5ft. 9in., c. red, h. inclined to ginger, shaggy moustache; dress, greenish overcoat, grey mixture coat and vest, dk. brown cord trousers, dk. cap, worsted stockings, boots ( coa, t, vest and trousers marked Caistor Union). A tramping tailor ; said native of London. Was entrusted by the Master of the Union with 23s. to pay an account, failed to do so, and absconded. Warrant^ issued. Inf. to Insp. Chapman, Caistor. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, June 29, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. MIDLOTHIAN. 101.- Edinburgh ( City).— For stealing, 23- 3- 23, gold watch, albert and seal ( recovered).- Robert Anderson, C. R. O. No. S/ 89144, S. C. R. No. 466/ 13, b. 1888, 5ft. 7in., slender build, c. fresh* h. black, e. blue, scar rt. cheek, a methylated spirit drinker ; dress, grey suit, trilby hat. A chemist ; native of Stonehaven. Pre. eon. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking and a minor offence at EDIN- BURGH. Warrant issued. Inf. to tin- C. C., Edinburgh. NORFOLK. 102.- Norwich ( City).— For unlawfully wounding a warder at, and escaping from, Norwich Prison, and stealing £ 17, 6th inat. Charles Baker, C. R. O. No. 108- 22, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in„ well built, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, Rose and scroll with Love- in centre rt., G. F., U. S. A. 1. forearm, wound scar back 1. hand ; dress, grey Donegal tweed jacket ( 3 outside, 2 inside pockets, 3 bone buttons on front), brown herringbone trousers, red and blue striped shirt, red wrapper, believed khaki socks, tony red boots ( in good condition). A gipsy ; a painter; native of Norwich. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, fraud and warehouse- breaking at STOURMARKET, WALSINGHAM, DEREHAM, NORTH WALSHAM ( Charles Baker) and HAVERFORDWEST ( Charles Miller). Portrait will appear next issue. Inf. to the 9. C., Norwich. had broken down, was repaired. Remained till 4th inst., when he absconded, and after he had gone the property was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sault, Wednesbury. SURREY. 104.- Dorking ( Co.).— For shopbreaking ( breaking window) and stealing, 6th inst., 2 lady's 9ct. wrist watches, keyless, plain cases, white dials, black hands, brown strap attached with gilt buckle ; lady's 18ct. pocket do., gold dial, black hands, engraved back set with blue and red enamel, old ; white metal do., black hands, white dial with Chrono thereon, Makers Ingersoll, keyless ; white metal 8- day Swiss do., black hands, white dial showing the escapement working ; 2 lady's silver Swiss wristlet watches, keyless, white dials, black hands, brown leather straps ; 2 lady's white metal Swiss wristlet do., plain cases, keyless, white dials, black hands, brown leather straps ; gent's silver Swiss do., keyless, white dial, black hands, engraved engine turned back with shield in centre ; gent's white metal do., white dial, black hands, Swiss ; do., Swiss, white dial, black hands, keyless.— A Man, b. 1897, oft. 6in., c. pale, full face, wore glasses ; dress, dk. grey sports coat with belt at back, blue trousers, dk. brown trilby hat. Inf. to Supt. Barnard, Dorking. STAFFORDSHIRE . 103.— Wednesbury ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 4th inst., cash- box, tin, black and gold lined, with handle and slot on top, 1 compartment, size 6in. by 4in. by 2in. deep ; and a lady's brown leather purse, oval, 1 compartment, new ; and £ 4 13s. 3d.— George Davis, b. about 1890, 5ft. 8in., proportionate build, h. black, e. dk. brown, clean shaven, good teeth, Birmingham accent; dress, grey plaid suit ( shabby), heavy fawn overcoat, It. fawn trilby hat, brown kid gloves, soft collar, black tie, brown stockings, white shirt, boots, smart appearance, wore gold signet ring rt. hand. Called on loser, 2nd inst., stated he was traveller for a Carlisle firm of biscuit manufacturers and asked for food and lodging till his motor ear, which