THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY. JULY 6, 1923. No. 79, VOL. X. All communications ( or insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to Tn COMMISSIONER OF 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 oases 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. P. HORWOOD, The Commisnoner of Police ef the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office. - For escaping from Stourbridge Poor Law Institution, 2nd inst.— Thomas Wilkins, C. R. O. No. M/ 6845, b. 1904. Inf. to above office. 2. Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 64, 11- 4- 23 cancelled. Philip Weisenthal, C. R. O. No. M/ 7121, now in custody at New York. 3. Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 1, 2- 7- 23, cancelled. Michael McCarthy, C. R. O. No. 1164- 12, not now wanted. 4.— Z Division.— For obtaining goods and money by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— Edgar Stanley Field, b. 1897, 5ft. 7Jin., slim build, h. lt. brown ( partly bald on top), e. blue, clean shaven, slight stoop ; dress, blue serge suit, soft hat, patent shoes, smart appearance. Gave cheques in payment of goods, after his account had been closed with the Westminster and Parr's Bank, Croydon Branch. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 5.— Luton ( Co.).— For stealing quantity lead ( recovered), at Stopsley, 21st ult.— John Green, b. 1903, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. sallow, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, Scottish accent; dress, dirty grey suit and cap, old grey overcoat, heavy boots. Stays at common lodging houses, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Palmer, Luton. BERKSHIRE. 6.— Reading ( Co.).— A. Covell, Case No. 2, 4- 7- 23. is identical with Arthur Miller, abases Millar. A. Hall and Cooper, C. R. O. No. S/ 143122, Case No. 5, 2- 7- 23, b. 1892, 5ft. 3in., c. dk., h. black, e. grey, lost 4th rt. finger. A labourer ; native of Surrey. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing, fraud and minor offences at HORSHAM, REIGATE, DORKING, LUTON ( Arthur Miller) and ABINGDON ( Edward Smith). W7arrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wiggings, Reading. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 7.— Cheltenham ( Co.).— Woman who gave name of Mrs. J. S. Evans, Case No. 9, 2- 7- 23, is identical with Dorothy May Marris, aliases K. M. Bunting, Margaret Scar and Lady Muriel Percy, C. R. O. No. 7678- 19, b. 1897, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. blue. A clerk ; native of Wolver- hampton. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and obtaining situation by false character at HERTFORD, WARWICK ( Dorothy May Marris), WOVERHAMPTON ( Dorothy Marris) and RHYL ( Dorothy Sear). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hopkins,' Cheltenham. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. KENT. 8.— Tollbridge ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 4 by false pretences, at Edenbridge.— Leslie Snook, aliases Robert Henry Leslie Snook, Mr. Snooks and Joe Diment, C. R. O. No. 20267- 21, Case No. 81, 2- 7- 23, b. 1898, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. brown suit, grey felt hat, fawn raincoat, black shoes. A timber merchant; native of Dorchester. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit l> v fraud and a minor offence at WEYMOUTH, GLASTONBURY, FORDINGBRIDGE ( Leslie Snook) and on S. Called on farmer, stated his car had broken down a few miles away, that it was at garage and would cost £ 4 for new tyre. He said he was short of cash and that he was a Dorchester man, at same time mentioning names of persons with whom loser was acquainted. Loser gave him cheque for above amount which he ( accused) promised to repay on 16th ult., but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Tonbridge. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 30 by false pretences, 11- 4- 23.— Alice Walker, alias Grundy, b. 1891, 4ft. 1 lin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, speaks sharply, very plausible ; dress, coney seal coat, black hat ( trimmed red flowers), respectable appearance. Inserted advertisement asking for partner. Told loser she was a registered money lender, and had an office at Pendlebury. Stated all her money was lent out at good rate of interest, and induced loser to advance £ 30. Her statements were subsequently found to be false. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 10.— Rochdale ( Co.).— For stealing at Norden, 28th ult., gent's silver watch ( recovered) and It. grey waistcoat.— Harry Steele, b. 1868 to 1873, 5ft. l() in., medium build, c. dk., h. dk. brown ( turning grey), long dk. moustache ; dress, dk. jacket, It. grey cardigan, dk. brown corduroy trousers, It. cap, probably stolen vest, boots. A labourer ; native of Burbage. May seek employ- ment on farms. Spoke of going to Derbyshire. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. 11.— Rochdale ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences, 9th ult., one 7J focus Dallmeyer Series II. No. 4 Stigmatic F/ 6 photographic lens, large Unicum photographic shutter.- Charles Bennett, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. oin., c. fair ; dress, It. raincoat, dk. suit. Answered advertisement in Amateur Photographer, received above goods, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. 12.— Southport ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 11th and 14th ult.- Charles Sinclair, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. pale, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, grey sports coat, blue trousers and vest, cap, butterfly collar, black tie, black brogue shoes. In possession of pair brown shoes and It. trilby hat. Stated he had come from London, with his employer, in a Humber motor car which he had garaged locally ( false). Left behind green canvas suit- case containing tweed overcoat, 2 grey caps, blue striped shirt, pair lady's black gaiters, and several gent's ties. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 13.— Warrington ( Boro.).— Albert Willett, Case No. 83, 2- 7- 23, is identical with Albert Matthew Williets, C. R. O. No. 3136- 16, b. 1898, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A painter ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement and minor offences at BIRMING- HAM, BLACKBURN ( Albert Matthew Williets) and TEIGNMOUTH ( Albert John Williamson).— Lily or Lillian Willett, Case No. 83, 2- 7- 23, is identical with Lilian Williets, C. R. O. No. 17694- 21, b. 1897, 4ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazeL Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMINGHAM. Warrants issued. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. 14.— Warrington ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) 3rd inst., gent's 9ct. albert with small gold medal attached, initials J. J. thereon ; gent's silver- English lever chronograph stop watch, white dial,, ordinary numerals, gold hands, Aaronson, Man- chester, inside case ; lady's silver do., white dial, ordinary numerals, black hands, rough backed case ( both out of order).— A Man, b. about 1893,. 5ft. lOin. to 6ft., stiff build, c. fresh, broad features, flat nose ; dress, navy blue suit, It. trilby hat, collar, blue- grey tie, It. socks, brown brogue shoes,, carried It. fawn mackintosh. Obtained lodgings, stated he was clerk on the Cheshire Lines Com- mittee Railway Company and had been transferred locally ( false). Left the following day, and the- above property was subsequently missed from, fellow lodger's room. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. Friday, July 6, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LEICESTERSHIRE. 15.— Leicester ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), at Bitteswell, 28th or 29th ult., jewellery and clothing ( part recovered).— James Atkins, C. R. O. No. 11697- 22, b. 1884, 5ft, 10in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, believed false teeth, clean shaven, stoops, bad feet; dress, blue suit, grey cap, boots. In possession of motor driver's licence, No. 2796, issued by Leicester County Council, 6- 4- 23. Pre. con of larceny at PETERBOROUGH and ALDERSHOT.— Dorothy Atkins, 1). 1895, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. dk., small round features ; dress, navy blue costume. It felt hat with black band, shoes with high heels. Warrant issued. , Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. 16.— Market Harborough ( Co.).— For stealing cow ( recovered), at Little Bowden, 30th ult.— Maurice J. Brown, b. about 1873, 5ft. 5 or 6in., e. fresh, h. and moustache ( drooping) dk. brown, splay- footed, slovenly gait ; dress, new grey sports coat, grey flannel trousers, It. fancy waistcoat with small white spots and imitation pearl buttons, It. cap, It. coloured shirt, collar and tie, carried ash stick. A cattle drover ; native of Rutland. May be found at the following cattle markets :— Leicester, Malton, Loughborough, Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rugby, Stamford and Peterborough. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Robertson, Market Harborough. LINCOLNSHIRE. 17.— Boston ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences, 21- 3- 23.— Kathleen Powley, alias Maitland, b. 1897 or 1898, 5ft. 1 to 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( bobbed), e. brown or blue, round features, good teeth, refined speech ; dress, navy blue coat frock, small close fitting hat, sometimes wears navy serge costume ( plain skirt, coat has braided patch pockets) and small blue close fitting silk hat. Obtained furniture from dealers in London on hire purchase system, and sold same to loser, representing that the goods were her own property and signing written statement to this effect. Has boy aged about 12 inos,. and may be accompanied by Cecil or Cyril Maitland ( supposed husband), ( not wanted), b. about 1897, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. sallow, h. and e. dk., Roman nose, running gait when walking. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Boston. 18.— Epworth ( Co.).— For obtaming £ 1 10s. by false pretences, at Haxey, 28- 5- 23.— A Man who gave name of W. G. Twyford, b. about 1883, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. sallow or dk., bluish nose ; dress, dk. grey suit, collar and tie, boots ( worn at heels). Told loser he was super- intendent of telephone workers engaged at local post office, and was selling educational books in his spare time. Obtained 30s. from loser for 8 volumes of Dickens and a book case, but failed to deliver the goods Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Quibell, Epworth. PERTHSHIRE. 19.— Perth ( City).— David Johnston, Case No. 14, 2- 7- 23, is identical with David James Glen- dinning, C. R. O. No. S/ 3857, S. C. R. No. 760- 02, Case No. 36, 3- 7- 08, b. 1873, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, long scar centre of forehead, scar under lower lip. Native of Dumfries. Pre. con. of theft and fraud at DUMFRIES, CHESTERFIELD ( David James Glendinning), EDINBURGH ( David James Johnston Glendinning), AYR ( David Johnston Glendinning), WIGTOWN ( David Johnston) and DUNDEE ( David James Johnston). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Perth. SHROPSHIRE. 20.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— For shopbreaking ( breaking window) and stealing, 4th inst., gent's rolled gold Waltham demi- hunter Equity watch, No. 21794006/ 724485, stock No. 15 ; gent's rolled gold Traveller Waltham do., No. 23290176/ 717151, stock No. 16 ; gent's rolled gold demi- hunter Traveller watch. No. 23279551/ 716016, stock No. 17 ; gent's rolled gold crystal Limit do., stock No. 9 ; gent's 10- year demi- hunter pocket do., No. 282200, stock No. 10 ; rolled gold demi- hunter bracelet do., No. 580, stock No. 28 ; 9ct. plain dial do., No. 376328, stock No. 23 ; 15 jewel lever silver dial, square 9ct. do., bracelet head, No. 307992, stock No. 60 ; 15 jewel plain dial 9ct. watch- bracelet, No. 216985, stock No. 63 ; 9ct. cylinder gilt dial do., stock No. 67 ; 9ct, cylinder fancy dial do., No. 74144. stock No. 61 ; 3 10£ ligne gold bracelet watch heads, Mirage, gold dials ; 2 10| ligne gold bracelet do., Mirage, gold dials ; pair 9ct. cuff- links, half engraved, stock No. 7 ; do., engine lined, No. 10 ; do., oval, plain, No. 12 ; do., plain, No. 28 ; do., engine turned, No. 32 ; do., plain, No. 34 ; 9ct. single stone amethyst ring, millegrain, No. 105 ; do., No. 106 ; do., No. 77 ; do., claw set, 0 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, July 25, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT^ continued. No. 64 ; do., claw set; gent's 18ct. bangle ring, square edge, No. 2 ; do. 9ct. do., No. 122 ( all bear the stock numbers and private cost mark composed of tho letters IPXUERHCS A).— A Man, b. 1898 to 1903, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build ; dress, Royal Air Force uniform. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 21.— Lowestoft ( Co.).— Man who gave name of Harrison, Case No. 85, 11- 6- 23, is identical with Arthur Miller, aliases Millar, A. Hall, Cooper and A. Co veil, C. R. O. No. S/ 143122, Case No. 6 current issue for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Newson, Lowestoft. WARWICKSHIRE. 22.— Birmingham ( City).— George Black, Case No. 112, 29- 6 23, is identical with George Black C. R. O. No. 2187- 09, b. 1883, 5ft. 3Jin„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A salesman ; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of burglary, housebreaking, larceny, attempted fraud and a minor offence on F, S, V and W. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. 23.— Leamington ( Boro.).— Man, Case No. 85, 2- 7- 23, is identical with Albert John Hardman, alias Albert Harman, C. R. O. No. 346- 21, b. 1889. 5ft. 9in., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, tree, woman, bracelet, I love etc., rt., tree, peacock, woman, snake, etc., 1. forearm. A miller; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at CHURCH STRETTON, READING, SHREWS- BURY, HEREFORD ( Albert John Hardman) and on J and N. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leamington. WORCESTERSHIRE. 24.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings) 10s., 30th ult.— George Leslie Holt, b. about 1887, . ift. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, clean shaven; dress, It. grey herringbone suit ( shabby), brown trilby hat, white shirt, soft white collar, silk mixture tie, blue mackintosh with belt, wore long metal chain, with bunch of keys attached, and reindeer gloves, carried heavy walking stick. Stated he was traveller in artificial manure, and owned two motor cars. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Worcester. 25.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing from common lodging house, clothing ( recovered), 30th ult.— A Man, b. about 1897, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. very dk., clean shaven; dress, blue jacket and vest, dk. grey trousers, dk. cap, black necktie, brown boots ( blacked over) with Phillips rubber soles. Accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), b. 1897 to 1900, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh ; dress, bright blue coat and skirt, brown straw hat with blue band, respectable appearance. Stole clothing and disposed of same. May be found employed as pea pickers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Worcester. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 26.— At Deal ( Co.), charged as George Collins with housebreaking and larceny.— Thomas Fitz- patrick, C. R. O. No. S/ 57224, b. 1879, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A hawker ; native of Beverley. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at REIGATE ( Thomas Fitzpatrick), ABINGDON, BRENTWOOD ( George Collins) and PLY- MOUTH ( James Collins). 27.— Remanded at Slough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with fraud.— Richard James Robinson, alias Richard Robinson, C. R. O. No. 722- 10, Case No. 251, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1859, 5ft. 9fin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. It. blue. An accountant; native of East Ilsley. Pre. con. of fraud, and forging and uttering on A, B, D, F and S. 28.— At Ormskirk ( Co.), charged with cycle- stealing.— Thomas Baker, C. R. O. No. 12315- 22, b. 1881, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, Scotch girl, crucifix rt., 2 flags, gun, India, flower girl 1. forearm. A labourer ; native of Castleton. Pre. con. of similar offences at GLOUCESTER ( Thomas Baker) and SALE ( Thomas Shaw). Friday, July 6, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 29.— At Church ( Co.), charged on suspicion of stealing lady's 9ct. neckchain and pendant, set 3 pale green stones, 4 purple stones and 5 pearls ( traced to the possession of this man and for which an owner is wanted). — Isaac Haworth, C. R. O. No. 2105- 04, b. 1873, 5ft. 7Jin., • c. fresh, h. medium brown ( thin on top), e. grey, burn mark under rt. jaw. A labourer ; native of Sabden, Lancashire. Pre. con. of housebreaking, shopbreaking, burglary, larceny and minor offences at CLITHEROE. ' BOLTON- BY- BOWLAND. REEDLEY ( Isaac Haworth), BURNLEY ( Isaac Howarth) and CHURCH ( George Smith). States that since 2nd ult. he has been tramping country in search of work and has visited Halifax, Bradford, Keighley, Settle, Colne and Blackburn. Found in his possession : 10 door keys. 10 padlock keys and metal cup off Thermos flask. 30— Remanded at Ealing P. Sess. ( L.)— X Division case— till 6th inst., charged with being a suspected person loitering.— John William Dale, alias Frederick Johnson, C. R. O. No. 17115- 19, b. 1898, 5ft. 1 Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, shabby navy blue suit, dk. grey cap, boots. A labourer ; native of Stratford- on- Avon. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BRISTOL, COLCHESTER ( John William Dale) and on H. 31.— At Hedon ( E. R.), charged with stealing lead from unoccupied building.— Walter Crabtree, C. R. O. No. 5752- 15, b. 1898, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A cotton piecer ; native of Sowerby Bridge. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and a minor offence at HALIFAX. 32.— At Hedon ( E. R.), charged as Joseph Miller wi h stealing lead from unoccupied building.— Joseph Cunningham, C. R. O. No. S/ 38269, b. 1878, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e blue, scar both lst. fingers. A hawker; native of Grimsby. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, malicious wounding, dogstealing and minor offences at MANCHESTER, CHEADLE, LEICESTER, KINGS LYNN, PETERBOROUGH, HULL ( Joseph Miller) and ELY ( Joseph Cunningham). 33.— Remanded at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 6th inst., charged as Frank Lever with obtaining credit by fraud, and being a suspected person.— Frank Levy, C. R. O. No. 5216- 20, b. 1893, 5ft. 7in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A tailor ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and receiving on D, T and V. 34.— Remanded at Windsor ( Co.) Pol. Ct. . ill 7th inst., charged as Thomas Harvey with being found on enclosed premises.— Thomas George Harvey, aliases Thomas Hodgetts and James Douglas, C. R. O. No. S/ 7972, b. 1876, 5ft. 3in., e. fresh, h. It. blown, e. blue. A painter; native of West Bromwich. Pre. con. of occasioning bodily harm, assault on Police, and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH ( George Wells), FOLKES- TONE, ALDERSHOT ( Thomas Harvey Hod- getts), DOVER. DUNSTABLE, NORMAN CROSS, CHIPPENHAM, AYLESBURY ( Thomas George Harvey) and on B, C, F and S. 35.— Remanded at Bridgnorth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Albert Fletcher, C. R. O. No. S/ 109096, b. 1884, 5ft. 9| in., c. sallow, h. black, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Wolverhampton. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and minor offences at WOLVERHAMP- TON ( Alfred Fletcher), COVENTRY and COLES- HILL ( Harry Walters). 36.— Remanded at Deal ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Albert Randall with housebreaking and larceny.— Albert Chantler, C. R. O. No. S/ 104725, b. 1879, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. pale blue. A pianoforte tuner; native of London. Pre. con. Of a minor offence at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA. 37.— Remanded at Kidderminster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Augus Macdonald with cyclestealing.— Alfred Ibberson, C. R. O. No. 10092- 19, b. 1902, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A farm labourer ; native of Chesterfield, where he has cons, for larceny, attempted shop- breaking and cyclestealing. 38.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— R Division case— till 11th inst., charged with larceny. George Hayhurst, C. R. O. No. S/ 75608, b. 1865, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. hazel. A clock maker ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny at WHITCHURCH. 39.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Charles Welsh with larceny ( person).— Charles Jones, alias Kelly, C. R. O. No. 9669- 15, b. 1899, 5ft., 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e grey A paper seller; native of Staffordshire. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at SHEFFIELD ( Charles Jones) and EDINBURGH ( Charles Welsh). 40.— At Caerphilly ( Co.) charged with burglary. — Ernest Francis Pitman, C. R. O. No. 1502- 00, Case No. 156, Supplement A. ( Vol. X.), b. 1881, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, July 25, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— cont inued. 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, operation scar both sides of neck, heart, crossed hands, true love back, rt., crossed flags and crossed hands back 1. hand. A labourer ; native of Cirencester. Pre. con. of burglary, housebreaking, warehouse- breaking, larceny, receiving, cyclestealing and fowlstealing at' DEVIZES, PORTSMOUTH, HASTINGS and GOSPORT. 41.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged with larceny.— James Alfred Worrall, alias James Alfred Buckley, C. R. O. No. 10101- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of frequenting racecourse at UTTOXETER. , 42.— Remanded at St. Anne's ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged with housebreaking and larceny— Percy Wallace, aliases Charles Castalla, James Sainsbury, Percy Collins and Percy Colin Beavis, C. R. O. No. 217- 03, b. 1885, 5ft." 6in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A shoemaker ; native of London. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, shop- breaking, housebreaking, larceny, receiving and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM. LIVERPOOL ( Percy Wallace) and on E, L, N and P. 43.— Adverting to Case No. 48, 4- 7- 23.— Arthur George, C. R. O. No. 4439- 19. Additional inf.— All property recovered except lady's old fashioned gold watch, vide Case No. 106, 29- 6- 23. Sub- sequently visited Godalming, Petersfield and Aldershot. Stated he has been tramping the country since May last. 44.— Remanded at St. Anne's ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged with housebreaking and larceny.— John Carpenter, C. R. O. No. 21655- 20, b. 1897, 5ft. lOin., c. dk., h. and e. brown. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at BRIGHTON. 45.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Maria May Harris, with fraud.- May Harris, alias Annie Harris, C. R. O. No. 14013- 20, b. 1898, 4ft. 11 Jin., c. pale, h. and e. brown. Native of Walsall. Pre. con. of fraud and a minor offence at WALSALL ( May Harris), COVENTRY, BIRMINGHAM ( Miria Mav Harris), RUSHALL ( Maria May Vincent), CANNOCK ( Marion May Jarvis) and TIPTON ( Maria May Harris). 46.— Remanded at St. Anne's ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Herbert Edward Scott, with housebreaking and larceny.— William Bristow, C. R. O. No. 7433- 21, b 1898, 5ft lOin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, larceny and minor offences on C, F and G. 47.— Remanded at Belfast ( City) Pol. Ct. till 17t'h inst., charged as John Vaughan, with larceny ( trick).— John Tonks, C. R. O. No. 6479- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown. A labourer ; native of South Africa. Pre. con. of attempted shopbreaking on D. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 48.— F Division.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged with obtaining credit by fraud. Entered restaurant, ordered and con- sumed meal for which he had no money to pay.— Alfred Iles, b. 1897. 6ft., c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown ; dress, dk. brown sports coat, grey flannel trouseis, grey felt hat, flannel shirt, collar, brown shoes. Native of Bristol. Inf. to C. R. O. LEICESTERSHIRE. 49.— Market Harborough ( Co.).— Charged as Gladys Mason with absconding from workhouse, and sentenced. 28- 6- 23, to 14 days impt.— Annie Smith, C. R. O. No. 18784- 22, b. 1900, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A servant; native of Wolverhampton. Pre. con. of larceny at COLESHILL. May be wanted for deserting her 2 children, who are believed to be somewhere in the North. Inf. to Supt Robertson, Market Harborough. APPREHENSIONS. 50.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Alfred Lucas, C. R. O. No. 6948- 22, Case No. 2, 2- 5- 23. 51.— M. P. D., CO Division.— Arthur Crawford Moran. Case No. 127, 23-* 5- 23. Friday, July 6, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 APPREHENSIONS - continued. 52.— M. P. D., R Division.— William Unwin, C. R. O. No. 10317- 15, Case No. 2, 23- 5- 16, on K. 53.— Bedfordshire, Biggleswade ( Co.).— L. Sowden, Case No. 3. 8- 6- 23, and sentenced 13- 6- 23, to 7 days impt, Now C. R. O. No. 10222- 23. 54.— Carnarvonshire, Conway ( Co.).— Patrick O'Conolly, Case No. 59, 27- 6- 23, and identical with John Frederick Carter, C. R. O. No. 187- 16. See Case No. 39, 4- 7- 23. 55. Carnarvonshire, Conway ( Co.).— Nancy Smith, Case No. 2, 29- 6- 23, and on 4- 7- 23 bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. Property recovered. 56.— Glamorganshire, Neath ( Co.).— Edward Daniel Egan, Case No. 97. 22- 6- 23, and identical with Edward Daniel Egan, C. R. O. No. 20444- 21, and sentenced at Glamorgan Q. Sess., 3- 7- 23, to 6 mos. impt. 57.— Kent, Dover ( Boro.).— William Thomas Cooper, Case No. 8, 27- 6- 28, and sentenced, 2- 7- 23, to 1 mo. impt. This man is not identical with Edgar O'Neill, C. R. O. No. 15574- 20, vide Case No. 12, 4- 7- 23. 58.— Kent, Maidstone ( Boro.).— Edgar Henry Manktelow, C. R. O. No. M/ 7164, Case No. 57, 4- 7- 23. 59.— Kent, Sevenoaks ( Co.).— Sidney Dunn, C. R. O. No. 1044- 14, Case No. 14, 4- 7- 23, and remanded till 11th inst. 60.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Harry Whelan, C. R. O. No. M/ 6816, Case No. 37, 15- 2- 22, at Burnley. 61.— Leicestershire, Loughborough ( Co.).— Harold Wilson and Albert Wilson, Case No. 10, 18- 6- 23. 62.— Northumberland, Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City). — Montague Newton, Case No. 159, 4- 4- 23. 63.- Suffolk ( West), Bury St. Edmunds ( Co.).— Charles Harry Sharman, C. R. O. No. 1595- 18, Case No. 82, 25- 6- 23. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— B Division.— For embezzling £ 11 — Sidney Jabez Bishop, C. R. O. No. M/ 7160 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1889, 5ft. 4in., stout build, h. fair, e. blue ( wore rimless pince- nez), clean shaven, forehead slightly pock marked, scar 1. hand ; dress, grey- green striped suit, soft felt hat. Was employed as dairy manager, and absconded with above amount. Last seen in Margate, 28th ult. Known in Brighton. Associates with bookmakers, etc. Inf. to C. R. O. 65.— C Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 20.— Albert Burgess, C. R. O. No. M/ 7166 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1893, 5ft. 2 or 3in., medium build, c; 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, July 25, 1923. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd. pale. h. fair, e. dk ( wore pince- nez), clean shaven, thin features, thick lips ; dress, blue suit with white pin stripe, bowler hat. white collar, dk. tie, boots. Was employed by a money lender and was given £ 30 to pay a client, but only paid £ 10 and absconded with the balance. Inf. to C. R. O. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 00.— S Division.— 27th ult., by shopbreaking ( breaking glass in window with brick wrapped in newspaper and sacking).— 6 gent's watches ( 2 silver luminous, Nos. 0090, 0009 ; 1 secondhand English lever ; 1 plain silver keyless ; 1 rolled gold ; 1 silver wristlet, plain); 8 lady's do. ( 6 silver wrist, plain ; 2 nickel silver do.); 8 9ct. brooches, yarious designs, set topaz and rubies ; 14 silver gilt do., various designs ; 1 gold bar do., set amethyst; 20 pendants ( 6 silver and enamel blue ; 6 rolled gold fancy ; 6 rolled gold photo, plain ; 2 9ct. fancy design) ; set of 3 gold studs in case ; 8 pairs sleeve- links ( 5 pairs 9ct., plain ; 3 pairs rolled gold plain) ; 2 silver cigarette- cases, engine turned ; 4 silver vanity mirrors ( 2 plain; 2 chased) ; 2 do. boxes, plain ; 3 9ct. tie- pins, set rubies and white stones ; Valet safety razor in case ; 6 silver fruit knives, mother- o'- pearl handles, chased ; 3 silver pencils ( 1 chased ; 2 plain) ; 2 silver serviette rings ; 2 silver expanding bracelets ; 6 silver and gilt compasses, Jin. diameter. Inf. to C. R. O. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 67.— Cambridge ( Co.).— 2nd inst, from fields at Henston and Heydon.— Bentall petrol engine, 1J to 2J h. p., Thompson- Bennett magneto, on home made wooden platform, with 4 iron wheels, V- shaped draw bar, 1 main casting been repaired ; 2 tins petrol; Hired Man petrol engine, 2J h. p., new pulley wheel 1ft. diameter ; 2 tins petrol, box tools, brown leather case, 18in. long ; iron bar ; wooden mallet; grey tarpaulin cart cloth, initials W. B. ; tool- box ; 4 new plugs ; new water pipe, 18in. long. Thieves believed to have used a motor ear. Inf. to Supt. Allen, Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 68.— Dukinfield ( Co.).— 1st inst., by house- breaking ( breaking scullery window), at Hattersley. — Gent's plain gold ring, made from 3 sovereigns, Hamnet inscribed inside ; gent's 18ct. ring, set with 5 diamonds and 1 paste, in form of rose - and £ 23 10s. Inf. to Supt. Butler, Dukinfield. CORNWALL. 69.— Falmouth ( Co.).— From dwelling house at Polvednack, Wendron.-— Nineteen £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. 26/ J 68156 to 26/ J 68174, 1919 issue, local bank number in rt. hand corner is 671 ( in red) and 4156 to 4174. Inf. to Supt. Nicholls, Falmouth. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 70.— Cheltenham ( Co.).— 30th ult or 1st., from lock- up shed, at Twyning.— Motor combination, afterwards found abandoned, minus the under- mentioned articles :-— Clayrite 6- volt aluminium motor horn ; Excise licence issued in Birmingham January last for whole year, for motor com- bination No. OH- 5927, the following Ordnance Survey maps, issued from the Survey Office, Southampton :— 4 Gloucestershire, 2 Birmingham, 2 Worcestershire, 1 Shropshire ( scale lin. to the mile) ; also 1 of 80 miles radius of Birmingham, scale Jin. to the mile. Inf. to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. KENT. 71.— Margate ( Boro.). — 28th ult., from a. boarding house.— Gent's fawn grey overcoat, brown velvet collar, brown sateen lining, 3 outside pockets lined yellow plush, brown bone buttons, A. Norman, Wandsworth Road, Clapham, on tab, fit man 5ft. 8in.— Suspicion attached to Street Williams, b. about 1897, 5ft. 6in., c. dk., h. brushed well back, clean shaven, well spoken, girl in bathing costume and Betty on wrist. A waiter ; native of London. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. LANCASHIRE. 72.— Bury ( Co.).— 29th or 30th ult., by pavilion- breaking ( forcing door with bar).— 3 gent's Friday, July 6, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN — continued. sweaters, navy blue, plain knit; Valet safety razor ; pair gent's black boots, far worn, Wood Milne rubber heel one boot; 4 small keys and 2 Yale" keys on split ring. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 73.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 2nd inst., by burglary ( insecure kitchen window) at Denton.— Lady's 18ct. half hoop engagement ring,' set 3 diamonds in platinum, claw setting, in case lined white satin, P. M. A., 13- 11- 20, in ink inside lid ; gent's Scotch grey tweed single- breasted overcoat, new condition, fit man 5ft. 8in., sateen lining, plain cuffs, 2 outside pockets, fastens\ vith 4 It. coloured bone buttons, chain hanger; gent's It. grey tweed coat, fair condition, vent at back, dk. grey lining ; gent's blue serge coat, new condition, ordinary pockets, fastens with 3 black bone buttons ; gent's brown leather attache case, 12in. x 16in., several compartments for letters, etc., 2 nickel fasteners on top, leather handle ; and £ 2 10s.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : lst, b. 1898 to 1903, 5ft, 3 or 4in., clean shaven ; dress, riding breeches, sports coat and It. cap.— 2nd, b. 1809 to 1873, 5ft. l0in. ; dress, grey overcoat or mackintosh, trilby hat. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 74.- Reedley ( Co.).— From dwelling house, at Nelson.— Gent's silver English lever watch, No. 2610690, key wind, Roman numerals, gold hands. — Suspicion is attached to Fred Taylor, aliases White and " Brum," b. 1873. 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, face pock marked, splay- footed ; dress, pepper and salt coloured suit, khaki shirt, It. cap, black muffler, heavy black boots. Native of Birmingham. Lodged with loser and left on the 22nd ult. Not to be arrested unless found dealing with the property. Inf. to Supt. Cleal. Reedley. 75.- Southport ( Boro.).— 26th ult., from railway station.- Green canvas suit- case, size 20 x 14 x 17in., containing 5 pairs gent's socks, 7 German razors, 2 safety do., 12 Gillette razor blades, 8 purses, 3 razor strops, child's blue crocheted frock, tin box silk laces, small box pen nibs, and quantity double ended combs and tooth combs ; gent's dk. striped overcoat. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. OXFORDSHIRE. 70. Oxford ( Co.)".— 3rd or 4th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing catch of back window), at Headington.— 2 pairs gent's boots ( 1 size 7, No. 1204 stamped inside upper ; 1 size 9. No. 11/ 790 inside upper) ; 2 pairs scissors; 3 pairs lady's black silk stockings, marked Holeproof ; 3 pairs grey silk do. ; 2 pairs grey army socks ; 2 tweed caps ; 2 white soft collars, 13 and 13Jin. ; 2doz. black leather laces ; 2doz. mohair do. ; 2doz. reels crochet cotton ; doz. reels white cotton, No. 50, makers Coats; doz. white buttons ; 16 combs, 9in. long, assorted black and white. Left behind, 2 pairs gent's old socks ; 2 pairs old boots ( 1 pair brown, 1 pair black). Inf. to Supt. Day, Oxford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Bolton ( Co.).— Property, excepting 3 boots and cash, Case No. 46, 25- 6- 23. Thief not arrested. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. LEICESTERSHIRE. 78.— Leicester ( City).— 2nd inst., in a ditch, the body of newly born Female Child, piece of tape tied loosely round neck and small handkerchief in mouth; wrapped in portion of white woollen knickers, and 3 newspapers : Daily News, 25th ult., and Daily Sketch. 25th and 26th ult. A post mortem examination showed that death was due to fractures of the skull. Inf. to the C. C.. Leicester. RE- CONVICTIONS. 79.- Alfred John Harrison, C. R. O. No. 457- 03, was sentenced at Durham Q. Sess., 25- 6- 23, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 11- 6- 23. 80.- Frederick Webb, C. R. O. No. 23212- 18, was at Gosforth ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 29- 6- 23, discharged. See Case No. 36, 2- 7- 23. 81.— Alfred Williams, C. R. O. No. 16668- 19, was sentenced at Watlington ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 30- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 29- 6- 23. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, July 6, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 82.— Gordon McNeill, C. R. O. No. 7384- 21, was sentenced at Windsor ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 30- 6- 23, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 35, 27- 6- 23. 83.- Thomas Franklin Vince, C. R. O. No. S/ 77554, was sentenced at Essex Ass., 29- 6- 23, to 18 mos. impt., for forging and uttering ( 3 cases). See Case No. 33, 28- 2- 23. 84.— Walter James Gray, C. R. O. No. 13896- 18, was sentenced at Bristol Ass., 25- 6- 23, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 37, 9- 5- 23. 85.— Walter Hearne, C. R. O. No. X402- 99, was, at Marlow ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 2- 7- 23, discharged. See Case No. 20, 2- 7- 23. 86.— John Gwynne. C. R. O. No. 2609- 02, was sentenced at Luton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 25- 6- 23, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 25, 27- 6- 23. 87.— John Lampey, C. R. O. No. 3101- 02, was sentenced at Brighton ( Bcro.) Pol. Ct., 29- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 2- 7- 23. 88.— Arthur Page, C. R. O. No. 705- 10, was, at Marlow ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 2- 7- 23, discharged. See Case No. 20, 2- 7- 23. 89.— George Davenport, C. R. O. No. 12683- 18, was sentenced at Worthing ( Co.) P. Sess., 27- 6- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 13, 29- 6- 23. 90.— Percival Rogers, C. R. O. No. 1774- 05, was, at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.). 30- 6- 23. discharged. See Case No. 23, 27- 6- 23. 9J.— William Arthur Slade, C. R. O. No. 21814- 17, was sentenced at Kent Ass., 28- 6- 23, to 2 yrs. impt. See^ Case No. 25, 28- 3- 23. 92.— Marion Lucie Sexton, C. R. O. No. 16724- 19. was brought up on Home Office order and sentenced as Marion Lucy Fishwick at C. C. C.. 28- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny and receiving ( 5 cases). Seven other cases in M. P. D. were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Cons, with sentence dated 30- 4- 23. See Case No. 86, 14- 5- 23. 93.— Jack Fishwick, C. R. O. No. 6215- 21, was brought up on Home Office order and sentenced as Jack Tar Fishwick at C. C. C., 28- 6- 23, to 6 mos. impt., for larceny and receiving ( 5 cases). Seven other cases in M. P. I), were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Cons, with sentence dated 30- 4- 23. See Case No. 85, 14- 5- 23. MISSING. BERKSHIRE. 94.— Windsor ( Co.).— Since 30th ult., from his home at Sunningdale.— Richard White, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7167. b. 1882, 5ft, lljin., c., h. and moustache fair; dress, dk. grey mixture suit ( Globe Brand on tab, 1. sleeve jacket recently torn and darned below elbow), white soft collar, red spotted tie. grey cap, natural wool flannel top shirt and undervest, blue jersey, ordinary cotton pants, usually wears 2 pairs grey socks, black boots ( size 10) ; is in possession of silver English lever hunter watch and silver albert chain with several keys attached at end. Was seen riding an old Ariel bicycle— 24 or 26in. frame ( recently been scraped to be re- enamelled), no handle grips, upturned handle- bars, 28 x 1 Jin. wheels, head tube recently been repaired, Boyde free wheel, Warwick tyre front, and Clipper Carrier back— in the direction of Staines, 30th ult. He suffers from a bad heart and may drop down at any time and it is probable that he has been taken ill and removed to some institution. Inf. to Supt. Jannaway, Clewer, Windsor. Printed and Published lor His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan I'oliee District. New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. 1.