THE POLICE ll GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHOKITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1928. No. 108, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THH COMMISSIONER or POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications lor insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all eases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. \ APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— F Division.— For stealing ( servant), 2nd inst., gold curb bracelet, 6 odd links ; gold bar brooch, set sapphire, 2 pearls either side, with safety chain ; pair gold sleeve- links, expanding link connection ; gold buckle ring ; gold plaited do. ; 3 gent's gold tie- pins ( 1 set coral, 1 set red stone, 1 shape of flower) ; 2 gold and pearl studs ; leather wallet, A. C. in corner; fountain pen; Russian note, for 5000 roubles ; 5 cheques ( 1 for £ 5, on Bank of Liverpool & Martins, Ltd., No. 68, Lombard Street, E. C., drawn by Lizzie Bryne, payable to Self, dated 31st August, 1923, No. J/ H 405785 ; 1 for £ 2 Is. 7d., on London Joint City & Midland Bank, No. 152- 4, Portobello Road, W., drawn by T. B. Braun, payable to W. Chalmers, dated 27th August, 1923, No. U. 1/- B 230005 ; 1 for £ 1, on Barclays Bank, Ltd., Queen's Road, Bayswater, drawn by Annie Bidder, payable to W. Chalmers, dated 30th August, 1923, No. A 495311 ; 1 for £ 2 10s., on Barclays Bank, Ltd., West Green Branch, Tottenham, drawn by A. C. Crouch, payable to F. A. Williams, dated 25th August, 1923, No. 463105 ; 1 for £ 3 10s., drawn in same names on same bank); and £ 58.— Robert Garrett, C. R. O. No. 10552- 20, b. 1897, 5ft. 8in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, deep scar between eyebrows ; dress, brown suit, grey trilby hat, linen collar, black and white check tie, white socks, grey spats, patent shoes. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary on X. 0 Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 2.— Luton ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences.— Stanley Lamburto Hughman, b. about 1893, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. pale, h. dk., toothbrush moustache ( may now be clean shaven), lost 1st 1. finger and part of thumb ; dress, It. grey suit ( acid stains thereon), It. grey trilby hat with grey band, linen collar, knitted tie, brown brogues. Advertised for branch manager to wireless com- pany, security required. Engaged loser and received from him £ 20 as security. On loser presenting himself at office to take up his duties he found that Hughman had absconded. Believed to be in possession of passport and may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 3.— Neath ( Boro.).—- For obtaining money by false pretences.— Edward Pollard, alias Edwards, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. lOin., slight build, h. It. brown, brown moustache; dress, grey sports coat, grey flannel trousers, grey cap, boots. A baker. Advertised poultry, etc., for sale, but seldom had any in stock.. May seek employment at his trade, or travel the country advertising poultry for sale. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. HERTFORDSHIRE. 4.— Hertford ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 30th and 31st ult— THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT- continued. Edward Rogers, aliases Edward Watson, William Wilson, Ted James, Ted Branch, Edward James, William Flory and George King, C. R. O. No. 1291- 14, Cases Nos. 6, Supplement A ( Vol. II.) and 121, 12- 9- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. grey ( bald top), e. blue, clean shaven, feet deformed, bad teeth, tattoo mark back rt. hand ; dress, dk. jacket, khaki breeches, dk. grey cap, soft collar, dk. tie, black leggings, boots. A fitter ; native of Ipswich. Pre. con. of frauel, larceny and cyclestealing at LINCOLN, SLEAFORD, IPSWICH, NEW- MARKET, NORTHWICH, CHESTER ( Edward Stanley Rogers), STOCKTON HEATH ( William Froley), TONBRIDGE ( George Stanley Vince), SAFFRON WALDEN ( Edward Daniels) and CULLOMPTON ( Edwarel Rogers). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 5.— Huntingdon ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 28th ult. and lst inst.— A Man who gave name of Thomas Roberts, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. sallow, h. dk., clean shaven, thin features, slightly red nose ; dress, navy blue suit ( much worn), b( own velour hat, soft blue stripeel collar, tie, brown shoes ( size 7, may be- blacked over), wore silver watch and chain. In possession of fawn mackintosh and bicycle. Representee! he was a railway inspector. Left behind papers relating to an agreement respecting 26 acres e> f land, dated June, 1910. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Huntingdon. KENT. 6.— Broadstairs ( Co.).— For being concerned with Thomas Robert Eglinton, C. R. O. No. 120- 16, Case No. 27 current issue, in housebreaking.— A Man, name ( believed) George Levine, b. about 1899, 5ft. 4in., clean shaven ; dress, dk. clothes grey cap, muffler. Native of Birmingham. Inf. to Insp. Fowle, Broadstairs. LANCASHIRE. 7.— Bolton ( Co.).— Case No. 11, 31- 8- 23, cancelled. Ernest Lee, C. R. O. No. M/ 7178, not now wanted for this offence. Man, who gave name of West, vide Case No. 16, 22- 8- 23, still wanted. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. LEICESTERSHIRE. 8.— Market Harborough ( Co.).— For attempted burglary at Kebworth, 8th or 9th inst., and breaking and entering railway van at Kebworth siding same night, and stealing long thin gold chain, close links ; long thick do. ; gold chain pattern bracelet; gold round curb do. ; gold ring, diamond missing ; gold signet do. ; 4 gold brooches ( 1 harp shape ; 1 with ring in centre ; 1 with stone in centre ; 1 bar pin, shamrock in centre); 7 charms ( 1 pearl fish ; 1 gold acorn ; 1 with horseshoe, Luck written across in gold ; 1 wishbone ; 1 gold cross ; 1 granite roller, polished, frame and handle gold ; 1 metal knife with 2 blades, tin opener, cork- screw with D. Graham thereon) ; 2 pairs of manicure scissors ; pair straight do. ; pair bent do. ; 2 War medals ( recovered).— A Man, b. 1873 to 1883, 5ft. 10 or llin., c. dk., clean shaven, tattooed both arms and hands ; dress, grey suit and cap. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Robertson, Market Harborough. NORFOLK. 9.— Norwich ( Co.).— For stealing, lst inst., from a dwelling house at Caister- on- Sea., platinum ring, large design, in form of mistletoe spray, 2 pearls forming berries, and leaves formed of eliamonds ; pair long chamois leather gloves ; navy blue mackintosh coat; black crepe- dc- chine dress ; pair suede shoes ; nightdress, white with pink design ; pair combinations ; pair cream stockings ; woollen vest.— Annie Horne, b. 1905 ( looks older) 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. sallow, h. It. brown, straight fringe across forehead, e. It. grey, good teeth ; dress, navy blue costume ( trimmed black braid), large brown hat with yellow flowers, grey stockings, black shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Roythorne, Norwich. NORTHUMBERLAND. 10.— Tynemouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 2 18s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 11th ult.— A Man, b. 1883 to 1885. 5ft. 10in., well built, c. tanned, short dk. clipped moustache, walks Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. erect; dress, dk. mixture suit, dk. grey cap, wing collar, tie, boots. Called at a farmer's house, stated he was a Mr. Potts, builder, of Rosehill, and had forgotten his cheque book, and induced loser to sell him a cheque from her cheque book. This he filled in for £ 2 18s., payable to John Walter Stokoe and signed it A. Hall, Contractor, and endorsed ' John Walter Stokoe. Went to a nurseryman's gardens, bought some flowers, etc., for 5s., tendered the chequo in payment which was however refused, but which he induced the landlady of an adjoining public house to cash. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tynemouth. \ YORKSHIRE. 11 .— Hull ( City).— For stealing ( servant), 7th inst., £ 25 8s. 4d - Harry Green, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fair, clean shaven, long nose ; dress, navy blue suit, soft collar and tie, bowler hat, brown shoes. Native of Hull. Was employed as a vanman, handed the money to give to a customer, failed to do so and absconded. May be accompanied by Darrel Dale, b. 1902, 5ft., thin build, c. fresh, clean shaven ; wore soft collar and knitted tie, who saw Green receive the money and left the City with him. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 12.— Remanded at Margate ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged as Grace Bawner with larceny.— Grace Briggs, aliases Nurse Carlton, Rene Carlton and Eraser, C. R. O. No. 11108- 15, Case No. 142, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1891, 5ft. ljin., c. frosh, h. and e. brown. A nurse; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at GRIMSBY, GRANTHAM, BIRMINGHAM ( Grace Briggs), DONCASTER ( Grace Brammer) and on B, F and S. 0 * ' . 13.— Remanded at Windsor ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Charles Adam with fraud, ( worthless cheque).— James Smith Parker, C. R. O. No. 3845- 17, Case No. 238, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1894, 5ft. lOJin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. grey. A civil and mining engineer; native of Kil- marnock. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at EDINBURGH, NORWICH, NUNEATON ( James Smith Parker), MANCHESTER and DARLING- TON ( James Parker). 14.— Remanded at North Shields ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged as Thomas Hoyle with larceny.— Thomas McNeish, C. R. O. No. 5109- 14, Case No. 93, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1890, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, small scar on face. A gardener; native of Halifax. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at NORTH SHIELDS ( John William Hoole), NEW- CASTLE, DARLINGTON ( Thomas McNeish) and GATESHEAD ( Thomas McNish). 15.— Remanded at Cupar ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Thomas Brown Ferguson with fraud.— Thomas Brown, C. R. O. No. 745- 23, b. 1899, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A canvasser ; native of Blantyre. Pre. con. of larceny at HELENSBURGH and NEWCASTLE. 16.— At Partick ( Co.) charged as Edith Goddard or Spencer with theft ( shoplifting).— Edith Robinson, C. R. O. No. 1664- 12, 111. cir. 109- 9, b. 1885, 5ft. 3Jin., c. pale, h. and e. brown. A nurse ; native of Ashton- under- Lyne. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at MIDDLESBROUGH ( Edith Goddard), OTLEY and OLDHAM ( Edith Robinson). 17— Remanded at Old Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— J Division case— till 14th inst., charged as Louis Hirsch with fraud. Concerned with Jacob Klinger, C. R. O. No. 15732- 22, now in custody. Induced loser to hand them Bank of England notes for £ 135 in connection with a supposed business deal of cloth. Placed the notes in an envelope and substituted one containing tissue paper, and absconded.— Louis Ascher, alias Pacovich, C. R. O. No. 17827- 22, b. 1883, 5ft. 4Jin., slim build, c. sallow, h. black, e. brown, mole rt. cheek, rt. ear slightly deformed ; dress, black jacket and vest, striped trousers, grey trilby hat, boots. A machinist; native of Bucharest; Roumanian. Serial No. HZ- 1039. Pre. con. of larceny— trick at MANCHESTER. 18.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises.— William Henry Mahoney, C. R. O. No. 13626- 19, b. 1894, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A seaman ; native of Bradford. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fraud and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( William Mahoney), SOUTH SHIELDS, CHATHAM, LIVERPOOL, SWANSEA and BRADFORD ( William Henry Mahoney). 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 14, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 19.— At Newport Pagnell ( Co.), charged with arson.— Charles Edward Hull, C. R. O. No. 17156- 14, b. 1886, 5ft. 5in., e. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Bedford. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing and minor offences at BEDFORD, AMPTHILL and NEWPORT PAGNELL. 25.— Awaiting trial at the next Shropshire Assizes, committed from Iron Bridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. charged with attempted carnal knowledge.— Albert Moseley, C. R. O. No. 10606- 15, b. 1881, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A farm labourer ; native of Blyth Bridge. Pre. con. of indecent assault at NEWCASTLE- UNDER- LYME, STOKE- ON- TRENT and DERBY. 20.— At Abingdon ( Co.) charged as George Able with housebreaking.— Harry Weightman, alias Harry Williams, C. R. O. No. 281- 22, b. 1880, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A window cleaner; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement, housebreaking and minor offences at STRANGEWAYS, MANCHESTER, BLACKPOOL ( Harry Weightman) and HALIFAX ( George Abel). 21.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with larceny and receiving.— Arthur Edwards, C. R. O. No. 1512- 08, b. 1884, 5ft. 2| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A carter; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking, wounding and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, PRESTON ( Arthur Edwards), CARDIFF, in CITY OF LONDON ( George Smith) and on R. 22.— Remanded at Tonbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as George Martin with arson.— William Thomas Standley, alias Stanley, C. R. O. No. 13930- 22, b. 1888, 5ft. 7in„ c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of larcony, shopbreaking and minor offences at BILLERICAY ( William Thomas Standley) and on M. 23.— Remanded at Windsor ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 15th inst., charged as Henry George Andrews with unlawful possession and aiding and abetting— Henry Andrews, C. R. O. No. 1989- 05, b. 1868, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey, bald top), e. grey, moles on face. A joiner and wheelwright; native of Wantage. Pre. con. of larcony, horsestealing, cyclestealing, receiving, arson and minor offences at MANCHESTER, FLEETWOOD, SOUTHPORT ( Henry Andrews) and BIRKDALE ( Thomas Whillis). Has also con. for military offence. 24.— Remanded at Tonbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as George Fullagar with arson.— Edward Thomas Windsor, alias Charles Styles, C. R. O. No. 13888- 21, b. 1898, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A labourer ; native of Highworth, Wales. Pre. con. of larceny, causing grievous bodily harm and arson at ABERGA- VENNY, CHEPSTOW and on B. 26.— Remanded at Wakefield ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with larceny.— Colin Graham, C. R. O. No. 24637- 20, b. 1891, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at LICHFIELD. 27— Remanded at Margate ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Robert Bradley with house- breaking ( climbing stack pipe).— Thomas Robert Eglinton, alias Tom Dickens, C. R. O. No. 120- 16, b. 1890, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at LUTON, TORQUAY ( Thomas Bradley), PERTH ( Robert Eglinton), CHESTERFIELD ( Robert Eglington), BAMBER BRIDGE, BOLTON ( Thomas Robert Dickens), PAIGNTON ( Thomas Robert Eglinton) and on A. 28.— Remanded at Little Walsingham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with breaking open offertory box in church and stealing contents.— John Stone, C. R. O. No. 226- 22, b. 1882, 5ft. 10in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Limerick. Pre. con. of housebreaking, shop- breaking, larceny and minor offences at ALDER- SHOT ( Frederick Brewster), ANDOVER, WELLINGBOROUGH and SLOUGH ( John Stone). DUMFRIES- SHIRE. 29.— Dumfries ( Co.).— Charged with cycle- stealing ( 3 cases). Obtains casual labour at farms, works for a few days, sometimes obtains the loan of bicycles or money, which he appropriates, or at other times steals similar property as opportunity offers.— Robert Clement, aliases Robert Thompson, Fleming, Grierson, Hyslop, Watson and Bucket, b. 1895, 5ft. 5in., proportionate build, h. black, e. blue ( rt. weak), clean shaven, dent 1. cheek, scar centre of forehead, large head, bad walker ; dress, blue serge coat, khaki breeches, green hose, It. waterproof coat, khaki shirt, boots. A farm labourer ; native of Moniaive. Inf. to the C. C., Dumfries. Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. LANCASHIRE. 30.— Bolton ( Co.).— Remanded till 17th inst., charged with obtaining food by false pretences at Farmworth, Uth inst. Took lodgings and stated he was an accountant and was auditing books at Bolton Railway Station ( false), obtained a post card to send for luggage, left the house, and failed to return.— Archibald Charles Davidson, alias Graham ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1894, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. bluo, mole rt. side of nose, round shouldered. A clerk ; native of London. Inf. to Acting Supt. Armstrong, Bolton. APPREHENSIONS. 31.- M. P. D., B Division.— C. Falk, Case No. 1, 24- 8- 23, and identical with Robert Whiteley, C. R. O. No. 9553- 20, Case No. 14, 5- 9- 23 ( not 1553- 20 as shown therein), and committed to C. L. S. 32.— M. P. D., L Division.— Grace Briggs, C. R. O. No. 11108- 15, Cases Nos. 2, 8- 6- 23; 5 ( Southampton), 7- 9- 23; 69 ( Southend- on- Sea), 10- 9- 23; and 70 ( Newport, I. of W.), 10- 9- 23. See also Case No. 12 current issue. 33.- Essex, Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— Three Women, Case No. 127, 18- 7- 23. 34— Glamorganshire, Neath ( Co.).— Robert Sidney Chalk, Case No. 141, 22- 8- 23, and sentenced at Reading ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 9- 23, to 6 weeks impt. for larceny. Now C. R. O. No. 14908- 23. 35.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Joseph McGuinness, C. R. O. No. 19713- 19, Case No. 15, 4- 7- 23 ; Winnie Hanson, Case No. 12, 2- 7- 23, and bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos., 3- 9- 23. Now C. R. O. No. 14861- 23. 36.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).- Dorothy Marshall, Case No. 144, 22- 8- 23, and on 3- 9- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. Now C. R. O. No. 14862- 23. 37.- Shropshire, Whitchurch ( Co.).— Frank Wright, Case No. 150, 15- 8- 23. 38.— Warwickshire, Nuneaton ( Co.).— James Smith Parker, C. R. O. No. 3845- 17, Cases Nos. 16, 29- 8- 23 ; 84 ( Reading), 31- 8- 23 ; 95 ( Leamington), 31- 8- 23; 66 ( Aldershot), 3- 9- 23; 124 ( Chatham), 5- 9- 23; and 64 ( Northampton), 10- 9- 23. See also Case No. 13 current issue. 39.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).— Albert Grindrod, Case No. 21, 13- 7- 23, and on ' 7- 8- 23, discharged. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 40.— M Division.— 11th inst., 18 sets billiard balls ( 9 ivory, 9 bonzoline) ; 4 sets snooker do., crystalite ( minus 2 red and 1 green), all nearly new. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 41.— Luton ( Boro.).— 24th or 25th ult., from dwelling house.— Gent's 8- day silver watch, silver chain, with worker's Union badge attached.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1883 to 1893, about 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, sharp features, clean shaven; dress, old blue suit, beaver coloured soft felt hat, grey socks, soft collar and tie, brown shoes. Met loser in the street and stated he wanted a night's lodging as his motor car had broken down outside the town. After his departure the above property was missed. Inf. to the C. C.. Luton. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 42.— Penrith ( Co.).— 5th or 6th inst., by burglary ( releasing kitchen window catch) at Skirwith.— Green glaze purse ( leather), P. in enamel on corner, containing about 10s. in silver, 6d. and Id. piece have holes through; 2 card- cases, containing cards with Miss Dawson, South Shore, Blackpool, thereon; 4 packets of Woodbine cigarettes. Inf. to the D. C. C., Penrith. ESSEX. 43— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 9th inst., from hotel stables, at Walton- on- Naze.— 2 gent's bicycles : 1st, Juno transfer on head, Made by 0 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. Metropolitan Machine Company, London, 24in. frame, 26in. wheels, Clincher A1 tyres, North Road upturned handle- bars, Crabbe lever brakes, saddle with grey cover, toolbag and celluloid pump, Lucas gas lamp, rubber pedals, in good condition ; 2nd, black enamelled, 24in. frame, 26in. wheels, North Road turned down handle- bars, lever brakes, Raleigh gear wheel, 50 marked thereon, Dunlop Magnum tyre rear wheel, Warwick tyre front, Army saddle, nickel plated pump, oil lamp, no toolbag, 2 or 3 dents in top cross bar of frame, in good condition.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : lst, b. about 1898, 5ft. 9in., clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, soft collar and tie, cap.— 2nd, b. about 1890, 5ft. 9in. ; dress, blue coat and vest, coloured trousers, cap, Carrying mackintosh ( one in possession of insurance card issued at Leeds). Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 44.— Southampton ( Boro.).— Between 22nd and 28th ult., from hotel bedroom.— Lady's gold ring, set 5 diamonds in platinum, claw setting. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. picion is attached to Two Men : lst, b. 1883 to 1893, about 5ft. 8in., clean shaven, full round face ; dress, dk. grey suit, It. trilby hat.— 2nd, b. 1883 to 1893, 5ft. 4 or 5in., slight build, c. dk., clean shaven, thin features ; dress, dk. suit, trousers a shade lighter in colour than jacket, It. skull cap. May be wearing stolen clothing. Had been begging at other houses in the vicinity. Believed to have obtained ride on motor lorry going in direct on of London. Inf. to Supt. Hoare, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 46.— Bury ( Co.).— 5th or 6th inst., by burglary ( insecure back door) at Tottington.— 2 hand- kerchiefs ( one white cotton, the other white cotton with blue and white border) ; Yale key, No. 2948, on split ring ; red and black knitted tie ; gent's silver Swiss lever watch, keywind, one keyhole in back, white dial, thick black Roman numerals, Swiss Make and other words on dial.— Suspicion is attached to Robert Lightfoot, b. 1901, 5ft. llin., slim build, c. fresh, h. sandy, e. blue, clean shaven, stoops, slovenly gait; dress, bluish- grey check suit, soft collar, tie, grey cap, boots. A farm labourer; native of Ulverston. Also stole a quantity of food. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. KENT. 45.— Sittingboume ( Co.).— 8th inst., by house- breaking, at Newington.— Silver egg cruet, hold 6 eggs ; silver sugar castor ; silver cream jug ; gold ring, lover's knot and sapphires in centre ; 18ct. do., sot 3 emeralds and 2 diamonds, raised ; gold pendant, with amethyst, plain gold chain attached ; box, containing Army Red Cross badges ; pearl handle pocket- knife ; plain gold brooch ; gold brooch with emerald ; enamelled red, white and blue do., with pearl in centre ; gold chain and pendant in shape of bird with drop pearl and turquoise ; round Egyptian enamel brooch ; gold tie- pin, with amethyst in centre ; gold brooch in shape of 2 small gold leaves with diamond in centres ; gold tie- pin, with ruby and pearls ; do., French, head of Joan of Arc ; charm, small ivory elephant; gold Swastika do. ; silver English lever watch, by Garrett of Guildford, Surrey, ring missing; brown leather portmanteau, Gladstone bag pattern ; pair brown trousers ; 2 pairs grey flannel do. ; lady's fawn colour Burberry, leather buttons, double fronted, soiled with tar; pair gent's groy suede gloves, fur lined ; pair gent's grey suede do. ; child's gold curb bracelet, very small; hook handle cane walking- stick, silver mounted, has been cut down for a child ; and 4d.— Sus- LINCOLNSHIRE. 47.— Louth ( Co.).— 5th inst., from dwelling- house.— Lady's bicycle, 24in. frame, black enamelled and rusty, 28in. x ljin. wheels, front tyre believed Bates, rear tyre Dunlop Magnum, rubber pedals, mudguards ( front one nearly new), back carrier, minus straps, slightly upturned handle- bars, black grips ( rt. made from black celluloid pump), pull- up rim brakes ( back one operates from 1. handle- bar, broken, with part of pull- up missing), gear- case worn at front, old saddle, leather broken at front rt. side.— Suspicion is attached to Robert or Ernest Cotton, b. about 1902, 5ft. 8 or 9in., very thin build, c. pale, sharp features, clean shaven; dress, grey suit with narrow dk. stripe, dk. cap, white cotton shirt, grey Army socks, It. boots ( 1. split). A farm worker. Inf. to Supt. Skinner, Louth. MIDLOTHIAN. 48— Edinburgh ( City).— 10th ult.— Small plati- num brooch, about size of Is.- piece, studded with diamonds. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 49 — Edinburgh ( City).— 31st ult., from hotel.— Diamond single row crescent brooch ; gent's gold lever watch, No. 55295, old, keywinding, Swiss make, machine- turned back, white dial, black hands, black Roman chapters, key attached with leather strap. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE-. 50 — Nottingham ( Co.)— Adverting to Case No. 79, 12- 9- 23. Additional property :— Small old- fashioned gold r'ng, set rose diamonds ; gold do., set large lapis lazuli ; do., turquoise in centre ; gold chain bracelet, set turquois and -- pearls, with padlock inscribed Marjorie, with Mother's Love, 1905 ; thin gold clo., sot lapis lazuli, about size of sixpence ; antique gold pendant, set emeralds and pearls; round plaque; bottle Teacher's Scotch whiskey. Inf. to Supt. Neate, Nottingham. 51.— Nottingham ( City).— 9th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking glass in kitchen window).— Gent's 18ct. single stone diamond ring, gold claw sotting, slight flaw in stone, valuable ; gent's 18ct. signet do., grey flat stone in centre, chased round top, broken at bottom ; lady's 18ct. single stone diamond do., platinum setting ; lady's diamond and ruby do., claw sett ng, diamond in centre, 2 rubies each side, valuable; gent's gold tic- pin, set pearl in gold band ; gent's single stone diamond do., valuable; American dollar piece; 3 4s.- pieces ; spade ace guinea ; several silver Kruger coins ; and £ 20 silver. Inf. to the C. C. Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 52.— Whitchurch ( Co.).— 10th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking window and releasing catch).— Two small silver serviette- rings ; 2 gold safety- pins ; silvqi fruit knifo ; pair of b'noculars ( Zeiss make) in leather case, Stirk on lid of case ; £ 1 Treasury note and £ 2 4s. silver and coppers.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1893 to 1895, 5ft. 6 to 8in.,; dress, dk. suit and trilby hat. Left behind old brownish- grey overcoat. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Whitchurch. PROPERTY RECOVERED. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 53.— Chipping Camden ( Co.).— Bicycle, Case No. 35, 10- 9- 23. 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. 1, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 54.— H Division.— 13th inst., " Ford " Motor Van. XK- 9311. Tin cover. Two doors at rear opening outward. Colour dirty grey. Two studded tyres on front, plain tyres on rear, Electric head lamp with small doll inside. Nearside lamp glass missing. Ribs of hood broken inside. Excise Licence attached. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 55.— M Division.— Found in possession of a prisoner, and believed to have been stolen between March and September, 1922.— 2 bicycles : 1st, lady's Centaur, No. 409647 on transfer on head and rear mudguard, 28in. by ljin. wheels, upturned handle- bars, roller lever brakes, rubber pedals, Gough & Co., Birmingham, saddle, Burbury 72 bell, enamelled black, lined yellow, leather gear- case; • 2nd, gent's, drop frame, enamelled black, 26in. by 1 3/ 8in. wheels, plated rims, Reflex Clipper Speed tyres, dropped handle- bars ( gas mask tub'ng thereon), rat- trap pedals, B. S. A. gear wheels, steel mudguards, Crabbe front lever brake, fixed wheel, Brooks' 85 saddle ( 1. spring broken), Brampton chain, Bluemell pump ( Cornwells', Town Hall Parade, Lr. Edmonton, thereon), Challis Lucas bell attached. Inf. to C. R. O. > 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 14, 1923. PROPERTY FOUND, ESSEX. 56.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 9th July, abandoned in Thorpe Market.— Gent's black enamelled bicycle, 24in. frame, 26in. by 1 Jin. wheels, drop frame and handle- bars, with rubber grips, Dunlop Roadster tyre front, Bates Special All Weather tyre rear, large Empire De Luxe saddle, Sturmey- Archer three- speed gear ( out of order), front pull- up brake, tool bag fixed to cross bar, black oil lamp, pump, small horn fixed in centre of handle- bars. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. 57.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 24th or 25th ult., left at cycle shop, at Frating, bv a soldier who stated he would call for it the following day.— Lady's black enamelled bicycle, 23in. frame, 28in. by 1 Jin. wheels, three- speed gear, upturned handle- bars ( rusty), lever brakes, Olympic saddle, Warwick tyres both wheels, nearly new carrier on back, rubber pedals, Silver King lamp. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. RE- CONVICTIONS. x 58.— Harry George Russell, C. R. O. No. 12246- 21, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 7- 9- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 14, 3- 9- 23. 59.— Annie Marnell, C. R. O. No. S/ 66327, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 10- 8- 23. 60. Charles B. Burleigh Price, C. R. O. No. 22843- 21, was sentenced at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 13- 7- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 29- 6- 23. 61.— James Dobson Coulson, C. R. O. No. 14743- 16, was sentenced at Middleton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 10- 9- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 5- 9- 23. 62.— John Collier, C. R. O. No. 21825- 21, was, at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct., 8- 9- 23, discharged. See Case No. 26, 5- 9- 23. 63.— James McDonald, C. R. O. No. 8120- 20, was sentenced at Dublin ( City) Pol. Ct., 23- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 39, 24- 8- 23. 64.— Gordon McNeill, C. R. O. No. 7384- 21, was sentenced at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct., 8- 9- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 25, 5- 9- 23. 65.— Thomas Gunter, C. R. O. No. S/ 100265, was sentenced at Merthyr ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 7- 9- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 5- 9- 23. 66.— Herbert Thomas Smith, C. R. O. No. 125- 20, was sentenced at C. C. C., 7- 9- 23, to 18 and 18 mos. impt. ( conc.). for larceny and bigamy. Pre. con. of larceny, bigamy, embezzlement and a minor offence at SALFORD, NOTTINGHAM and on R and T. 67.— Clara Smith, C. R. O. No. 1449- 19, was, at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 23, discharged. See Case No. 62, 17- 8- 23. 68 — Thomas Grandage, C. R. O. No. 1960- 01, was sentenced at Market Harborough P. Sess., 4 9- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for possessing house- breaking implements. See Case No. 46, 29- 8- 23. 69.— John Owens, C. R. O. No. 2798- 14, was, at Middlesbrough ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 11- 9- 23, discharged. See Case No. 34, 7- 9- 23. 70.— Charles Septimus Gill, C. R. O. No. 4385- 23, was sentenced at Peterboro' City P. Sess., 12- 9- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny and fraud. See Case No. 23, 12- 9- 23. 71.— William Corn, C. R. O. No. S/ 7349, was sentenced at Oxford ( City) Pol. Ct., 11- 9- 23, to 2 mos. impt., for making false statement to an Alien Registration Officer. See Case No. 22, 27- 8- 23. 72.— William Scrase, C. R. O. No. 19469- 16, was sentenced at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 30- 8- 23, to 2 mos. impt. for wilful damage. See Case No. 21, 27- 8- 23. 73.— William Henry Bassington, C. R. O. No. S/ 40130, was sentenced at Carnarvon ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 12- 9- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. Two similar cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 15, 10- 9- 23. 74.— Frederick Charles Sabine, C. R. O. No. 11055- 22, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 11- 9- 23, to 6 and 6 weeks impt. ( cons.), fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 115, 5- 9- 23. Printed and 1 uhlislied fur His Majesty's Stationery Office by UiC Receiver for the Metropo. itan Police District. New Scotland Yaid, London, S. W. 1. Friday, September 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BEDFORDSHIRE. 75.— Leighton Buzzard ( Co.).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered) at Hocklme.— A Man, b. about 1901, 5ft. lOin., h. fair, c. bluo or grey, clean shaven, walks badly ; dress, grey suit and cap, striped shirt ( torn near collar band), white muffler, tony red boots. Stated he had been a soldier and had spent some time in Germany. Inf. to Supt. James, Leighton Buzzard. BERKSHIRE. 76.— Reading ( Boro.).— For shopbreaking and stealing, 11th inst., gent's It. grey tweed suit ( only coat and trousers) ; 2 very dk. grey tweed suits ; 2 fawn raincoats, loose Raglan style, Acquatite make; dk. grey single- breasted overcoat, half belt and pleat; 2 It. grey trilby hats ; bowler do. ; 3 pairs gent's black boots, Derby pattern, box calf, sizes 7 and 9, Duro make ; 3 shirts ; 3 soft collars ; 3 pairs socks ; 11 ties, club stripes ; several grey do. ; 6 imitation gold safety tie- pins.— Three Men : all b. 1899 to 1903, about 5ft. 5 to 9in. ( two well built, one slim) ; dress, stolen property. Left behind their old clothing, including 2 shirts ( I blue and white stripe, breast pocket, Harrods, Ltd., London, on tab, W. Do L. and 11674 in black ink inside collar and 18135 in red cotton ; 1 striped, Ford's Celulee Eureka, London, Robins Bros., Henley- on- Thames, on tab, Dee in red cotton inside collar). Inf. to the C. C., Reading. CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 77. - Cambridge ( Boro.).— For stealing from yard, 7th inst., gent's Premier cycle, No. 350372, 26in. frame, 28 x I Jin. wheels, black enamelled, upturned handle- bars, rubber pedals, lover brakes, Premier mudguards, Brook's saddle, 3 speed, gear- case, front tyro punctured and very thin, saddle- bag attached.— A Man, b. about 1895, 6ft., clean shavon, long thin face ; dress, blue raincoat, It. grcv hat with whito band and brim, soft collar, tic, shoes ; smart appearance. Inf. to tho C. C., Cambridge. DERBYSHIRE. 78.— Derby ( Boro.).— For stealing wallet containing cheque for £ 6 2s., motor driving licence and £ 12.— A Man, b. about 1896, 5ft. 7in., propor- tionate build, c. pale, clean shaven, full face, walks erectly; dress, greenish grey sports coat, grey flannel trousers, trilby hat or cap, cpllar and tie; respectable appearance. Enters shops, requests to be allowed to inspect the telephone, and as opportunity offers steals money, etc. In one instance stole 2 wallets from clothing in offices. Appears identical with Man, Case No. 93, 27- 8- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. 79.— Woodville ( Co.).— For stealing quantity of fruit from shed at Drakelowe Hall, 24th ult.— Sidney Jones, b. 1904, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, several moles 1. of neck ; dress, dk. grey suit, It. grey cap, soft collar, red mixture knitted tie, Army boots. May be in possession of dk. grey cap and dk. grey frieze overcoat. A collier. Was until recently an inmate of Bordesley Green Training School. May endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Woodville. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 80.— Swansea ( Boro.).— For stealing £ 31, 21st or 22nd ult.— A Man, who gave name of Roerbamk, b. about 1878, well built, c. swarthy, h. dk., e. dk. brown, heavy black moustach, full face, speaks English fluently; dress, brown suit, cap, blue shirt. A ship's cook ; believed native of Egypt or Spain. Occupied same dormitory as loser and abstracted above amount from suit- case. May be found at shipping offices, docks, etc., selling razors, scissors, etc., which he carries in his pockets. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. LANCASHIRE. 81.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 6th inst., dk. groy blanket cloth overcoat, black buttons, velvet collar, plain black lining, striped lining in sleeves ; 9ct. snake ring ; gent's navy bluo serge jacket, 2 outside and 1 breast pockets ; It. grey trilby hat; blue serge trousers, turn- up 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. bottoms, raised seams ; blue serge waistcoat.— James Richardson, b. 1902, 5ft. 8 or 9in., thin build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. grey overcoat. It. trilby hat, Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Blackpool. 82. Chorley ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling) at Leyland, 8th inst., pair gent's boots, patent leather toecaps, size 7 ( It. boot has small patch) ; new striped cotton shirt, The Shirt King, No. 5, J. Cheetham, 83, Water Street, Preston, under collar band ; blue crochet tie ; 1914 medal, inscribed on back D. Lewis, 179 ; Victory do. ; General Service do.— Robert Lewis, b. 1901, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. dk., clean shaven ; dress, It. grey suit, grey cap, soft collai^ blue tie, boots. A labourer ; native of Leyland. Believed to be a deserter from Fulwood Barracks. Stole above property from the house of his uncle. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 85.— Solihull ( Co.).— For le- aving his wife and two children chargeable to the Poor Law Union at Knowle.— Ernest Henry Pegler Okey, alias Pegler, b. 1883, 5ft, 7in., medium build, h. ( turning grey) dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, brown coat, blue trousers, grey cap, boots, rather shabby appearance. Native of Liverpool. May endeavour to leave the country, or seek work at electricity or engineering depots. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Scott, Solihull. 83.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) at Hulme, 3 Ist ult., 8s.— Arthur Gee, b. 1897, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. pale, clean shaven, round face ; dress, old grey overcoat with belt at back, cap, collar and tie. Was entrusted with the money to make a purchase, failed to do so and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Manchester. WARWICKSHIRE. 84.— Solihull ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling— entrance by insecure back door), at Olton, 7th inst., 18< t . keeper ring with plaited top ; 18ct. dress do., 2 diamonds and 3 amethysts ; 18ct. dress do., 16 small pearls ( I missing); 18ct, signed do., bloodstone insert; gold brooch, shaped like Southern Cross, with 5 green tourmalines ; gold bar elo., emerald on bar ; gold bracelet, composed of 9 or 10. Chinese coins with Chinese character on each coin ; gold curb do., with padlock ; gold watch, old, gold face, Roman numerals, R. on back ; gold curb watehguarel ; gold pendant with small pearls and tourmaline drop ; gold pendant with 4 rubies and 3 meions topes, neckchain attached.— A Man, b. 1878, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c sallow, h. elk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, elk. blue suit, ( tic. grey trilby hat. white collar, tie. respectable appearance. Inf. to Supt. Scott, Woodville.