THE POLICE l| GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1923. No. 124, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OP POLICE OP 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 Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 1.— Cambridge ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 137, 10- 10- 23. Selwyn Foster. Additional inf.— scar upper lip, cast one eye. Appears identical with John Selwyn Foster, Cases Nos. 145, 22- 8- 23, and 98, 27- 7- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Allen, Cambridge. HERTFORDSHIRE. 2.— Hertford ( Co.).— For obtaining credit by fraud.— Leo H. Aldred, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. ruddy, h. fair ; dress, It. grey suit, fawn trilby hat, wing collar, dk. bow, boots, smart appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. 4.— Bolton ( Co.).— Case No. 86, 8- 9- 23, can- celled. William Green, C. R. O. No. 803- 08, not now wanted for this offence. 5.— Bolton ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 13, 13- 6- 23. Man who gave name of Taylor is not identical with William Green, C. R. O. No. 803- 08. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 6.— Worthing ( Co.).— For stealing, 18th inst., gent's B. S. A. bicycle, all black, 26in. wheels, Dunlop tyres, rat- trap pedals, 2 roller lever brakes, small bell.— A Man who gave the name of Wallace, b. 1898 to 1900, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, scar back 1. hand and top 1. ear ; dress, khaki uniform and badges of Royal Field Artillery and medal ribbons. Called on loser, engaged room for the night, and at 8 p. m. same day the cycle was missed from shed at back of house. Inf. to Supt. Bristow. Worthing. LANCASHIRE. 3^;- Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— For stealing, 15th inst.. from workman's hut, 1 hammer, 1 trowel ( recovered), pair blue overalls ( now).— A Man who gave the name of Mick Burke, b. about 1877, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. Believed a bricklayer. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 7.— Hull ( City).— Nora Haigh, Case No. 78' 15- 10- 23, is identical with Nora Mann, C. R. O' No. 3755- 20, b. 1897, 4ft. llin., c. fresh, h. brown' e. blue. A servant; native of Brighouse. Pre' con. of larceny at MALTON ( Nora Mann) and BRIDLINGTON -(- Nora Haigh). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. 646 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wed nesday, November 28, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 8.— Remanded at Tipton ( Co.) P. Sess. till 23rd inst., charged with larceny ( person).— Arthur Ellis, aliases Peter Duddy and William Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ l 26379, b. 1893, 5ft. 6in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. blue. A bricklayer; native of Birmingham. Pro. con. of countinghouse- breaking, attempted larceny, and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, WESTON- SUPER- MARE, LIVERPOOL ( Co.) ( Arthur Ellis), ALTON ( Peter Hogan) and on L. 9.— At Coventry ( Co.), charged with larceny.— John James Needs, C. R. O. No. 5816- 22, b. 1905, 5ft. 5in., o. fresh, h. lt. auburn, e. blue. Pre. con. of larconv and cyclestealing at MANCHESTER and LEEK. 10.— Remanded at Tipton ( Co.) P. Sess. till 23rd inst., charged with larceny ( person).— Patrick Ronan, alias Rowland, C. R. O. No. 679- 00, b. 1883, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A barber ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny ( person), burglary, shopbreaking, house- breaking and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, ACOCKS GREEN, LINCOLN, ASTON, LEEDS, WOLVERHAMPTON, CHESTER ( Patrick Ronan), SALFORD ( James McGuire), in CITY OF LONDON ( Patrick Rolance) and on A, L and N. 11.— Remanded at Shrewsbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged as Emily Millington with larceny.— Emily Reynolds, C. R. O. No. 15110- 15, b. 1885, 5ft. lfin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A barmaid ; native of St. Helens. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted fraud at STRANGE- WAYS, MANCHESTER ( Emily Millington) and on D. 12.— At Falmouth ( Co.), charged with shop- breaking— Claude Jackson, C. R. O. No. 1305- 09, b. 1880, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A fireman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and fraud at TORQUAY, EXETER ( Francis Henry Harris), CREDITON ( Henry Crossman Harris), PLYMOUTH ( Francis Henry Crossman Harris), BRISTOL and CAMELFORD ( Claude Jackson) and STONEHOUSE ( Archie Reginald Staddon). p 13.— Remanded at Talgarth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., chargod with burglary.— William Edwin Davies, C. R. O. No. 1140- 14, b. 1893, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. blue, deformed feet. An engineer; native of Welshpool. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, burglary, larceny, scarilege and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON, SHREWSBURY, WINCHESTER, ROMSEY ( William Edwin Davies) and BIRMINGHAM ( William Edward Davies). 14.— Remanded at Tipton ( Co.) P. Sess. till 23rd inst., charged with larceny ( person).— William Matthews, C. R. O. No. S/ 134487, b. 1888, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar over 1. eye, lost top 4th 1. finger. A tube drawer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, larceny ( person) and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, NOTTINGHAM, SALFORD and DUBLIN. 15.— Remanded at Grimsby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with larceny.— Bernard Blythe, C. R. O. No. S/ 142782, b. 1885, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A jeweller ; native of Mansfield. Pre. con. of larceny at BLACKPOOL. 16.— Remanded at Wolverhampton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with larceny.— George Mullins, C. R. O. No. S/ 71893, b. 1878, 5ft. 6Jin., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at NOTTINGHAM, LOUGHBOROUGH and STOURBRIDGE. 17.— Remanded at Fareham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with fraud.— Albert James Bristowe, C. R. O. No. S/ 31357, b. 1871. 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. A gardener ; native of Totteridge. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at EXETER, AMER- SHAM, SLOUGH ( Albert James Bristow), and HIGH WYCOMBE ( Albert Br stow). 18.— At Nottingham ( Co.), charged as George Henry Bunting with larceny.— George Bunting, C. R. O. No. S/ 170700, b.. 1895, 5ft 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A collier ; native of Yorkshire. Pre. con. of demanding money with menaces on N. 19.— Remanded at North London Pol. Ct.— J Division case— till 26th inst., charged as Walter Bertram Topham, with fraud ( bogus seaman's advance note).— Walter Bertram Bennett, C. R. O. No. S/ 98533, b. 1893, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar under 1. eye. A seaman ; native of Littlehampton. Pre. con. of larceny at LOWES- TOFT ( Walter Bertram Bennett) and DEVIZES ( Walter Bertram Topham). Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 647 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. SUSSEX ( WEST). 20— Worthing ( Co.).— Remanded till 24th inst., charged as Harry Kellett with larceny.— Harry Lewis, C. R. O. No. 5634- 17, b. 1890 , 5ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, clean shaven, American accent; dress, navy blue suit, It. grey overcoat, fawn trilby hat ( wide brim), button boots. A clerk ; native of Market Weighton. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at HASTINGS, CHELTENHAM ( Harry Kellett) and on K. Walked into private houses and hotels during the day and stole overcoats, suit cases, etc. Has travelled the country ( accompanied by his wife who is a trained nurse) and states he has visited Battle, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Redhill, Eastbourne, etc. A pair gent's brown shoes, Derby pattern, size 8, wide fitting with strap laces, No. 84T2, 30L., 481 and 6312 stamped inside 1. shoe, were sold by prisoner, and have been recovered. N Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. APPREHENSIONS. 21.— M. P. D., S Division.— L. Reynolds and S. White, Caso No. 1, 8- 10- 23. 22.— Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe ( Co.).— Albert James Bustow, Case No. 107, 16- 8- 12, and identical with Albert James Bristowe, C. R. O. No. S/ 31357. See also Case No. 17 current issue. 23.— Denbighshire, Colwyn Bay ( Co.).— John Williams, C. R. O. No. 1202- 12, Case No. 4,17- 10- 23. 24.— Durham, Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— Charles Henry Cotterill, Case No. 6, 5- 10- 23. 25.— Glamorganshire, Gowerton ( Co.).— Claude Jackson, C. R. O. No. 1305- 09, Case No. 6, 25- 7- 23. See also Case No. 12 current issue. 26.— Glamorganshire, Neath ( Boro.).- William John Muller, C. R. O. No. 8989- 22, Case No. 7, 5- 9- 23 and remanded till 22nd inst. 27.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— Donald R. Hart, Case No. 124, 20- 6- 23, and sentenced at Essex Q. Sess.. 17- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. 28.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Jack Archdale, Case No. 7, 12- 10- 23, and identical with John McClure Archdale, C. R. O. No. 23212- 21; 29.— Lancashire, Chorley ( Co.).— Thomas Higginson, Case No. 70, 8- 10- 23. 30.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Cecil George Cooper, C. R. O. No. M/ 7200, Case No. 46, 24- 8- 23. 31.— Lancashire, Southport ( Boro.).— Robert Robinson, Case No. 105, 5- 10- 23. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 32.— C Division.— Vera Courtney, C. R. O. No. M/ 7231 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 2, 17- 10- 23. Amended description : b. 1895, 5ft. llin., h. dyed reddish brown ( bobbed and fringe), e. dk., flat chested, turns feet outwards. May be accompanied by Eric Brockdorff ( not wanted), b. 1885 to 1888, 6ft. Oin., c. fair, h. wavy, e. blue, smartly dressed. A broker. May be found in good class hotels living as man and wife. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 22, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. 33.— Luton ( Boro.).— 7th inst., by housebreak- ing ( 2 cases) ( forcing catch of window with knife, and breaking kitchen window).— Gold neckchain, small links, amethyst pendant attached; do. with aquamarine pendant attached; do. with New Zealand green stone pendant attached ; small gold brooch pin, set pearls ; and £ 11 10s.— Lady's gold keyless watch, engine- turned, plain dial, Roman figures ; pair gent's gold cuff- links, flat and chased. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. 34.— Luton ( Boro.).— 16th inst., by housebreak- ing ( back door insecure).— Lady's 5- stone diamond ring, claw setting; lady's gold wristlet watch, Swiss make, hexagon shape, ribbon band, silver ooloured dial and numerals ; gent's gold wristlet do., in leather strap ; gold badgo brooch, safety- pin, 5th Bods, in diamonds ; gold hammered slave bangle; necklet sot with opals and diamonds ; lady's gold wristlet watch, blue enamel round case ; gold safoty- pin, thick wide bar ; gold monogram seal with short chain, F. E. S. embossed thereon ; gold soal, amothyst; gold and silver bracelet; pair earrings, acorn shape, very old ; lady's gold keeper ring ; necklet and locket; Parisian diamond brooch ; silver necklet and locket; gold pin with amothyst; scarf- ring, horseshoe shape, set pearls ; small gold horseshoe tie- pin ; pair gold earrings ; gold tie- pin. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. CHESHIRE. 35.— Stockport ( Boro.).— 13th inst., from 2 shops. —£ 4.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1904 to 1906, medium build, clean shaven; dress, khaki overcoat, khaki cap with badge, carried stick. Entered shops and asked proprietors for some pins to fasten buttons on his tunic. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 36.— Carlisle ( Co.).— Case No. 72, 3- 10- 23, can- celled. Watch found mislaid. No felony. DERBYSHIRE. 37.— Chesterfield ( Co.).— Between 12th and 15th inst., by schoolhousebreaking ( breaking window at back), at Walton.— 2 old tea spoons ; pen- knife ; and Firths Stainless table knife, bone handle, broken at end of blade.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of T. Wragg, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft., c. swarthy, h. black, slight dk. moustache; dress, dk. shabby suit, cap, muffler, boots ( worn), wore medal ribbons. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. DORSETSHIRE. 38.— Wareham ( Co.).— 17th inst., from Church Institute, Bovington Camp, Wool.— 9ct. plain wristlet watch, keyless, ordinary figures, expanding bracelet ( plain) ; old- fashioned gold Geneva key- winding watch ( lady's), chased back, inside mark Martells, Southampton ; lady's silver pocket watch silver dial, goldfigures, keywinding, Henderson, Southampton, on back ; long gold chain, a yard long, medium links and swivel on end ; 2 gold bangles ( 1st, 9ct., chased pattern, with 2 diamonds and 3 rubies, front part plain, centre ruby largest; 2nd, basket pattern, flexible, with safety chain attached) ; 2 pendants and chains ( 1st, set amet- hyst and pearls, 9ct.; 2nd, gold, round, with crystal centre, one side badge of 2/ 7 Hants Regt. and butterfly) ; 18 ct. scarf- pin, swallow in pearls ; gold brooch, spear pattern, pearl at end and hearts in centre set rose diamonds ; gold ring, wide pattern, set 3 diamonds ; do., made from a guinea, chased ; do., set ruby and diamonds ; do., very thin ; 2 or 3 sovereigns ; 3 half- sovereigns ( Vic- toria, Edward and George). Inf. to Supt. Toop, Wareham. ESSEX. 39.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Between 13th and 15th inst., by housebreaking ( insecure back window).— Lady's gold watch, old fashioned, key wind, thin and flat, gold face, black Roman numerals ; do., key wind, white face, black Roman numerals, blue enamelled at back, leaf in centre, set 3 or 5 diamonds, very old ; 18ct. curb bracelet, very heavy, padlock attached; gold horseshoe brooch, set pearls ; gold expanding bracelet, clip to hold watch ; 9ct. bangle, round top, flat bottom with 3 knobs thereon, snap fastening ; gold neck- chain, old- fashioned, rather worn, very fine links, snap fastening ; and 3s. 2Jd. Inf. to the C. C., Souihend- on- Sea. 40.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 15th inst., by housebreaking ( climbing stack pipe and through insecure window).— Gent's 18ct. hunter watch, No. 29849, keyless, Webster, London, N., on plate Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 649 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. inside, believed Roman figures, Gotthemer scratched inside case. Inf. to the C. C., Southsea- on- Sea. 41. Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 16th inst., by housebreaking ( insecure window).— Lady's 9ct. expanding bracelet watch, keyless, white face, Roman numerals, plain back, 3 bar bracelet with expanding centre ; gold locket, oval, diamond in centre, H. M. J, on back, containing photo of lady and gentleman ; 2 gold neckchains, very fine links ( ono 30in., othor 18in. long) ; 9ct. pendant, garnet in centre, surrounded pearls, drop attached set garnet; 2 plain rolled gold slave bangles ; chain bracleet, gate pattern, 5 strands ( 2 plain others chasod), safety chain and heart shaped locket attachod ; child's rolled gold do., Pip, Squeak and Wilfred charms attached ; brown leather covered attache- case, 16in. x 12in. x 3Jin., 2 metal fasten- ings, 2 clips attachod to lid to fasten in rings of handles; pair rolled gold sleeve- links, round, chased, chain connections; pair lady's leather gauntlet gloves, fleece linod ; pair gent's pyjamas, striped wincey ; pair gent's wool pants ; merino vest; gont's white cotton shirt; striped flannel do.; gont's silk scarf, 18in. wide. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 42. Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 16th or 17th inst., by pavilionbreaking ( forcing door with instrument).— 18 stainless knives, small size, white metal handles ; 18 tea spoons ; lady's yellow woollen jersey ; Primus stove, in good condition ; and about 121bs. of loaf sugar. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 43.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 17th inst., by housebreaking ( 3 cases) ( breaking window; forcing windows with knife and garden fork). — Boy's overcoat, new, grey mixture tweed, plain grey lining, double- breasted, breast and 2 side pockets, The Ideal on tab, 2 memborship cards of the Westcliff Social and Literary Society, in names of Fred and Mrs. Loughborough, and 3s. ; silver cigarette- case, 3in. x 4in., silver card- case, 3Jin. x 2Jin., both engraved W. F. C. in centre, and about 15s. ; 6 silver tea spoons, in brown leather case with blue plush lining ; 6 oloctro plated do., in similar case, beaded edges ; 6 silver tea knives, in case, silver handles ; silver sugar basin, plain, on 3 feet, sifter inside ; silver tea service, fluted pattern, ebony handle to teapot, stamped Alexander Clarke Manufacturing Coy. ; electro plated coffee pot, fluted pattern, ebony handle and knob ; silver sugar basin, coal scuttle pattern, chased, with small shovel shaped spoon. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 44.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 17th inst., from carriage whilst unattended.— Lady's cloak, black cloth, lined white fur, black fur collar, f- length, worn. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 45.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 11th inst., from bar of hotel.— Lady's skunk fur necklet, about 4ft. long, lOin. wide, lined black satin with gold pattern worked thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. LANCASHIRE. 46.— Bacup ( Boro.).— Between 12th and 14th inst., by housebreaking ( duplicate key).— Tin cash- box, 4Jin. x 2Jin. x 2in., black, containing £ 37 ; tortoiseshell purse, containing key for cash- box; silver star brooch, green stone in centre; lady's 9ct. watch, fancy white dial, Roman figures, about size of half- crown ; lady's gold filled Waltham keyless watch, Roman numerals; lady's 9ct. ring, set 5 brilliants; gent's 18ct. ring, stone missing ; lady's gold ring, set 4 or 5 white pearls ( 1 missing). Inf. to the C. C., Bacup. 47.— Burnley ( Boro.).— 15th or 16th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing window).— Box of Woodbine cigarettes, 250 ; 2 21b. boxes of chocolate, Cad- bury ' s ; small cardboard box, containing baby's ivory teething ring ; lady's 9ct. dress, ring, set with ruby, surrounded with small brilliants ; lady's grey gabardine raincoat, fastens down front with 5 buttons, 2 cross pockets with flaps ; 4 door keys. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 48. — Bury ( Co.).— Between 13th and 15th inst., from shop at Whitefield.— Cheque for £ 26, dated 12- 10- 23, on L. and Y. Bank, White- field, signed Mabel Stonestreet, No. 19134 ; cheque, No. P. 66902, dated 9- 10- 23, on the Liverpool and District Bank, King- street, Manchester, for £ 5 12s., signed by E. Moorhouse; cheque on Lloyd's Old Bank. Leamington, for £ 5, signed by E. T. Newhould, and endorsed Vernon Thorn ; cheque, No. O. 85361, dated 12- 10- 23, for £ 5 12s., on National Bank, Limited, 10, Mosley- street, Man Chester, signed Ben Shashoua ; 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes : and £ 85. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 49.— Bury ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., from buffet ( forcing back window).— 2 set of bonzolene billiard balls ; box containing gross penny bars 650 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wed nesday, November 28, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Cailler's milk chocolate; box, containing half gross Lovell's African bar do. ; box, containing half gross Velos do.; lib. box Casson Royal assortment do. ; 2 boxes Rowntree's tray do. ; box, containing 3 dozen bars Lovell's milk nougat; quantity of Capstan, Waverley, Gold Flake and Player's cigarettes. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 50.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 16th and 17th inst., by housebreaking ( 2 cases) ( forcing rear window by bodily pressure and walk in).— Gent's white metal keyless watch, back screwed on, Roman numerals, Thomas Russell, Liverpool, on dial; gont's silver double albert, curb pattern, 2 shield shape silver medals attached ( one gold centre, Hooley Hill and District Football^ League, 1912- 13, engraved on back ; one St. Anne's R. C. engraved on back) ; and £ 19 Os. 4d. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 51.— Lancaster ( Boro.).— 17th inst., by house- breaking ( removing pane from back window).— Gold brooch, bucklet with spade and pickaxe crossed thereon, and words South Africa inscribed on spade, handle missing ; gold enamelled do., maple leaf, colours red, green and yellow, Nenimo inscribed thereon ; silver plated trowel, inscribed Presented to Mrs. M. A. Morris, on the occasion of the foundation stone laying of the Glasson Dock Memorial Hall, 28th Sept., 1923. Inf. to tho C. C., Lancaster. 52.— Ormskirk ( Co.).— 15th inst., from wash houso, at Downholland.— Gent's 9ct. signet ring initials T. C. engraved thereon. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 53.— Worksop ( Co.).— 18th inst., by burglary ( breaking kitchen window).— Lady's 18ct. dress ring, set 3 rubies and 4 diamonds, claw setting ; lady's 18ct. ring, set 5 diamonds ; lady's signet do., oval, with pink coloured stone ; lady's gold curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached ; gent's 9ct. single albert, fetter pattern ; pair lady's rolled gold rimmed eyeglasses ; and 12s. Inf. to Insp. Rodgers, Worksop. OXFORDSHIRE. 54.— Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 97, 17- 10- 23. Additional property- Silver salt bottle holder ; small silver and glass shell shaped butter dish ; Indian silver cigarette- case ; 2 silver pepper castors, blue glass linings ; 2 silver salt cellars ; 2 silver tea strainers. Inf. to Supt. Wastie, Henley- on- Thames. 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. 55— G Division.— 18th inst., " Ford" van XC- 7651. Canvas cover painted black and white on top. Driver's double cushion. Two electric lamps in front and rear lamp. Tailboard hinges broken. Three new tyres, two on rear one on off side front. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 23. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 56.— S Division.— 17th inst., " Douglas" solo, 1919 model. FN- 3953. Engine No. 4050. 2J H. P. Colour black. Excise Licence, No. 0505938, expired 31- 12- 22, attached. Current Licence in possession of loser. Loser holds Registration Book. SURREY. 57.— Reigate ( Boro.).— 8th or 9th inst., " Douglas " solo, 1923 model. XN- 7207. Frame No. 62294. Engine No. 60653. Colour— frame black, tank silver with Douglas thereon. Hutchin- son tyres. Black horn. P. & H. lamps. Front fork bent inwards near side. Front of saddle bag broken. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 22 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 58.— E Division.—" Ford," Case No. 84, 5- 9- 23. 59.— E Division.—" A. C.", Cases Nos. 58,4- 6- 23, and 75, 6- 6- 23. MISCELLANEOUS. MON MOUTHSHIRE . 60.— Newport ( Boro.).— Left as security for part payment of lodgings, and believed stolen.— Lady's cycle, 24in. frame, black enamelled, i^ raist tyres, new mudguards, and gear- case, new saddle, carrier on back, rim brakes, rubber pedals, bell.— By Richard John Turner, alias Taylor, C. R. O. No. S/ l 13616, Case No. 74, 10- 9- 23, b. 1888, 5ft. 5Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A groom or bricklayer ; native of Hereford. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, embezzlement, cyclestealing and a minor offence at HEREFORD, CARDIFF, LEDBURY, LEOMINSTER, PERSHORE, WINCHCOMBE, TOWCESTER and BRISTOL. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. RE- CONVICTIONS. 61.— John Wolsey Wright, C. R. O. No. 13485- 22, was sentenced at Leicestershire Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 2 yrs. Borstal Detention. See Case No. 25, 23- 9- 23. 62.— Frederick Ingham, C. R. O. No. 422- 05, was, at Manchester City Sess., 1- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 31, 24- 8- 23. 63.— George Gray, C. R. O. No. 10976- 18, was, at Durham Q. Soss., 15- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 50, 17- 8- 23. 64.— Stanley Owen, C. R. O. No. 23370- 20, was sentenced at Berkshire Ass., 15- 10- 23, to 1 mo. impt. A case of larceny at Liverpool was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 54, 19- 9- 23. 65.— Arthur Lindley, C. R. O. No. S/ 145941, was, at Rotherham ( W. R.) P. Sess., 15- 10- 23, fined £ 5 and costs or 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 39,12- 10- 23. 66.— Robert John Evans, C. R. O. No. 7777- 17, was sentenced at Knutsford Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 9 mos. and 1 and 1 day impt. for housebreaking ( 2 cases) and attempted burglary. Two cases of attempted housebreaking were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 26, 13- 7- 23. 67 — Solomon Morris, C. R. O. No. 13067- 20, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Sess., 1- 10- 23, to 15 mos. impt. A case of housebreaking and attempted housebreaking at Nottingham were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 21, 25- 7- 23. 68.— James Croan, C. R. O. No. 1255- 01, was sentenced at Wakefield ( W. R.) Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d. See Case No. 14, 20- 8- 23. 69.— Richard Carew, C. R. O. No. 3970- 17, was sentenced at Worcestershire Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 43, 1- 8- 23. 70.— Edward Waterfield, aliases Henry Mason and Edward William Edwards, C. R. O. No. 2918- 18, was sentenced at Wolverhampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 10- 10- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for attempted larceny ( till). Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, cyclestealing and fraud at WOLVERHAMPTON, SMETH- WICK ( Edward Waterfield) and on E and F. 71.— Harry Martin, C. R. O. No. 8135- 20, was sentenced at Bodmin Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 1 mo. impt, See Case No. 57, 17- 8- 23. 72.— William Yarwood, C. R. O. No. 831- 08, was sentenced at Warwick Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 12 and 12 mos. impt. ( conc.) for housebreaking and larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 23, 28- 9- 23. 73.— John Edward Dibden, C. R. O. No. 15892- 22, was, at Lyndhurst ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 18- 10- 23, dis- charged. See Case No, 146, 17- 10- 23. 74.— Stephen Saer, C. R. O. No. 17312- 18, was, at Manchester ( City) Sess., 1- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 32, 20- 8- 23. 75.— John McCarthy, C. R. O. No. 19184- 17, was sentenced at Bucks Ass., 16- 10- 23, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 38, 15- 8- 23. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wed nesday, November 28, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 76.— Rose Dwyer, C. R. O. No. 4690- 18, was sentenced at Aylesbury Ass., 16- 10- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Caso No. 30, 1- 8- 23. 77.— Charles Reynolds, C. R. O. No. S/ 127649, was, at York ( City) P. Sess., 17- 10- 23, fined 5s. See Caso No. 27, 19- 10- 23. 78.— James Reginald Eady, C. R. O. No. 9013- 20, was sentenced at Reading ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 16- 10- 23, to 1 mo. impt. A case of larceny at Henley and 2 other cases wore taken into consideration when sentonco was passed. See Case No. 19, 12- 10- 23. 79.- George Berry, C. R. O. No. S/ 128581, was sentenced at East Riding Sess., 18- 10- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 10- 10- 23. 80.— Herbert Vincent, C. R. O. No. 2723- 16, was sentenced at East Riding Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 8- 10- 23. 81. George Berry, C. R. O. No. 22653- 21, was sentenced at Wakefield ( W. R.) Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. Four other cases of housebreaking and 3 cases of countinghousebreaking at Hudders- field and West Riding were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 21, 12- 9- 23. 82.— Horace Dyer, C. R. O. No. 3522- 16, was sentenced at Berkshire Ass., 13- 10- 23, to 4 mos. impt. for receiving. See Case No. 33, 1- 8- 23. 83.— John Flanaghan, C. R. O. No. 1180- 20, was sentenced at Hants Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. Soo Case No. 20, 28- 9- 23. 84.— Joseph Bowen, C. R. O. No. S/ 98969, was sentenced at Knutsford Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny and receiving. See Case No. 34, 1- 8- 23. 85.— Edward Stanford Bagshaw, C. R. O. No. 8410- 23, was sentenoed at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 17- 10- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 36, 12- 10- 23. 86.— Robert Noel Gosling, C. R. O. No. 16296- 22, was, at Surrey Sess., 16- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 34, 15- 8- 23. 87.— Albert Bromilow, C. R. O. No. 8178- 19, was handed over to the Flax Bourton ( Co.) Police, and was sentenced at Somerset Q. Sess., 10- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny and warehousebreaking. See Case No. 24, 31- 8- 23. 88.— Herbert Wilkin, C. R. O. No. 16308- 17, was handed over to Norton ( E. R.) Police, 11th inst., and sentenced at Beverley ( E. R.) Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. Two cases of breaking and entering golf club houses at York and Strensall were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 16, 8- 10- 23. 89.— John Crosskey, C. R. O. No. 15179- 21, was sentenced at Norfolk Q. Sess., 17- 10- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 5- 9- 23. 90.— Joseph John Bevan, C. R. O. No. 15223- 22, was sentenced at Leeds ( W. R.) P. Sess., 9- 10- 23, to 3 mos. impt, See Case No. 22, 10- 10- 23. 91— Kenneth Charles Bertram Day, C. R. O. No. 15034- 17, was sentenced as Kenneth Charles Day, at St. Albans Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for officebreaking and larceny. Four other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and cyclestealing at LUTON ( Co.), HALESWORTH ( Kenneth Charles Bertram Day), CANTERBURY ( Co.), WINCHESTER ( Kenneth Day), LEI- CESTER ( Co.), ( George Kenneth Reid) and on A and B. 92.— Robert Amies, C. R. O. No. 19956- 22, was sentenced at Norwich ( City) Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention for larceny ( 3 cases), and cyclestealing. Seven other cases of larceny, 2 cases of fraud and a case of assault were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 29, 13- 8- 23. 93.— Walter John Ursell, C. R. O. No. 8308- 17' was sentenced at Berks Ass., 15- 10- 23, to 3 mos- impt. See Case No. 37, 21- 9- 23. 94.— William Salter, C. R. O. No. S/ 114423, was sentenced at Berks Ass., 13- 10- 23, to 10 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 1- 8- 23. 95.— Herbert Watton, C. R. O. No. 979- 22, was, at Hants Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 58, 26- 9- 23. 96.— William Labrum, C. R. O. No. 2058- 08, was, at Oxford ( City) Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 36, 12- 9- 23. Monday, October 22, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 97.— Ernest Lancaster, C. R. O. No. M/ 7225, and Wilfred Newton, C. R. O. No. M/ 7225, and identical with Ernest Lancaster, C. R. O. No. 4234- 22 and Wilfred Newton, C. R. O. No. 19365- 22 respectively, were each sentenced at Bradford ( W. R.) Pol. Ct., 15- 10- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for larceny ( 2 casos). Cases of larceny at Derby ( Co.), Leicester and Hatfield were takon into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 42, 3- 10- 23. 98.— Henry Jackson, C. R. O. No. S/ 134046, was sentenced at Aylesbury Ass., 16- 10- 23, to 18 mos, impt. Soe Case No. 49, 15- 8- 23. 99.- Charles Edward Hull, C. R . O. No. 17156- 14, was, at Aylesbury Ass., 16- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 19, 14- 9- 23. 100. Godfrey Ravenscourt, C. R. O. No. 900- 06, was sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne Q. Sess., 12- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No* 118, 5- 9- 23. 101.— Walter James Clark, C. R. O. No. S/ 140859, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 15- 10- 23, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 27, 12- 10- 23. 102.— Herbert Stafford, C. R. O. No. 21255- 22, was, at Chesterfield ( Co.) P. Sess., 13- 10- 23, fined 20s. Soe Case No. 29, 17- 10- 23. 103.— Henry Huddleston, C. R. O. No. 21311- 22, was sentenced at Knutsford Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 45, 26- 9- 23. 104.— Herbert Lower, C. R. O. No. 18733- 18, was sentenced at Brighton Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 5 mos. impt. Three other cases were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 29, 1- 8- 23. 105.— John William Gatenby, C. R. O. No. 23619- 21, was sentenced at Knutsford Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 12 mos. inipt. See Case No. 48, 26- 9- 23. 106.— Francis Page, C. R. O. No. 3274- 19, was sentenced at Oxford ( City) Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 24, 3- 8- 23. 107.— Horace Hurrell, C. R. O. No. 23447- 18, was sentenced at Oxford ( City) Q. Sess., 15- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 24, 3- 8- 23. MISSING. KENT. 108.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— Since 13th inst., Cecil Wheatley, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7233, b. 1896, 5ft. 8 or 9in., h. brown, ( brushed back) clean shaven, wears pince- nez, invariably smokes pipe with drooping stem ; dress, khaki trench coat, A bank cashier. Is interested in the Boy Scout Movement and is a Sea Scoutmaster of local Medway Troop. Served in Mesopotamia during war and has lately suffered from dysentery. It is feared he is suffering from loss of memory. Portrait • will appear next issue. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. a Printed and Published for Hi » Majeity'i Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police Diitrict, New SeotWnd Yard, Lend ™ , S. W 1. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CARNARVONSHIRE. 109.— Bangor ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 17th inst., gent's square pattern brown worsted suit.- James Henry Briggs, aliases John Briggs. Harry and Henry Briggs, Poter Lynch, McLarney, Peter Migillie. John Healey and James Kelly, C. R. O. No. 8429- 16, Cases Nos. 103, Supplement A ( Vol. X ), and 10, 19- 10- 23, b. 1896, 5ft. 4Jin., e. sollow, h. brown ( curly and bushy), e. dk. blue, clean shaven, slight lisp or impediment, upper teeth irregular ; dress, stolen suit, or brown or heather coloured overcoat with belt, grey trousers, grey cap, soft collar, tie, fur lined gauntlet gloves, brown boots, wore crimson belt with pocket ( Allies Hags and Aux Alliees on back), gold ring with plait of hair under glass ( Richard Price and date inside). A painter; native of Jarrow- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of fraud larceny and minor offences at HEBBURN, DARLINGTON, GATES- HEAD, HOWDEN, SALFORD, BELFAST, EDINBURGH ( James Henry Briggs) and GREENOCK ( John Cameron). Told a local priest that he had been on holiday to Ireland, that he was starting work on railway, and pro- duced recommendations from other priests. Ob- tained lodgings on priest's recommendation, left the following morning, and failed to return. Left behind dk. grey coat and vest. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Williams, Bangor. DURHAM. 110.— Durham ( Co.).— For failing to report change of address, loth inst, George Stephenson, C. R. O. No. 2879- 97, Case No. 428, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1876, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar side of rt. ear and back 2nd 1. finger ; dress, lt. grey or brown Weed suit, lt. trilby hat, soft white collar, dk. tie, brown shoes or boots. A bootmaker; native of Shincliffe, Durham. Pro. con. of larceny, dogstealing and fraud at CHESTER, BOLTON, LEYBOURNE, WHITE- HAVEN, TIIORNABY- ON- TEES, CASTLE- FORD, WAKEFIELD, GLASGOW, PONTE- FRACT ( George Garner), BARNARD CASTLE, LANCASTER, SOUTH SHIELDS, GRAVESENI) ( George Stephenson),' < > RMSKI RK ( George Curry), YORK ( George Rutherford), DUMFERLINE ( George Henry Garner) and WREXHAM ( John Stephenson). Particulars will appear next issue, Supple- ment B. Inf. U> Supt. Foster, Durham. GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. HAMPSHIRE. 111.— Aldershot ( Co.).- For obtaining quantity of scrap metal, by false pretences.— C. Carter, alias Banks, b. 1887, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey ; dress, fawn trench coat and trilby hat. Called at garage at Farnbrorough, 16th inst., stated he was buying scrap metal, etc., and agreed to purchase a quantity. Returned later with two vans, stated he wanted a load to fill truck at railway stastion, and would take the remainder later. It was subsequently found that lie had disposed of the metal to a local marine store dealer. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. 112.— Alton ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) quantity of lead, brass and copper, at Grayshott, 17th inst.— A Man name ( believed) Kent, b. about 1887,5ft. 7in., medium build, c. and h. dk., e. small, clean shaven, slight stoop and limps; dress, dk. overcoat, trench coat ( dirty), soft collar, tie, grey cloth tweed hat, wore large gold ring 1. hand. Appears identical with Man, Case No. 15, 10- 10- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Alton. KENT. 113.- Ashford ( Co.).- For stealing ( trick), 21st inst,, dk. brown mare, undipped, aged 7 yrs., docked, long mane, 2 white fetlocks behind, may have one in front, very fine blaze down face, 15 hands, long body, a vanner, of Welsh type ; two- wheeled cart, iron tyres, stained body, oak colour paint, in bad condition, wheels, springs lined red, hinges on back of cart broken, no cushions, whip or lamps ; set of harness, nearly new, silver mounted, black, chain end and traces, extra strong and heavy, collar heavy cart type, and does not match.— A Man who gave name of Harry Smith, and false address, h. about 1887, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. and h. very dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. overcoat, soldier's khaki tunic ( large brown buttons), collar, tie, bowler hat, boots. May be wearing brown leggings and breeches. Carried walking- stick with hook handle. Appearance of a drover. Called on loser in answer to advertisement, selected the property and stated he* wished to shew same to his parents before purchase and was lent the harness with which to drive. Proceeded in direction of Canter- bury and also asked the way to London. Tnf, to Supt. Pattenden, Ashford. 11 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wed nesday, November 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. 114.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( dwelling) 2(') tb ult., tea spoons, tablecover, blouses, etc.— Annie Black, l>. 1891, 5ft. Sin., proportionate build, h. and e. dk. ; dress, blue costume, black hat, shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 115. Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pr, toners, 18th ult.- James L. N. Bennett- Baggs, i). 1895, 5ft. 10in., broad build, h. It. brown, toothbrush moustache ; dress, blue suit, bowler hat, spats, smart appearance. Sold quantity of goods at lower price than he was authorised to sell and obtained tl. It was later ascertained that he had no authority to receive the money, and that he had absconded. Warrant issued. Tnf. to the C. C., Manchester. 110.- Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 8th inst., £ 5 10s. Jack jacobson, b. 1901, 5ft. 9in., very thin build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit. dk. fawn trilby hat, shoes, smart appearance. Was entrusted with the money to purchase rug cuttings, failed to do so, and abscon- ded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. travelling showmen. May seek similar employ- ment or endeavour to enlist. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 119.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— For failing to appear to summons on charge of occasioning grievous bodily harm.— Philip Ernest Luck, b. about 1867, 5ft. 10 to 11 in., big build, h. dk. ( turning grey), heavy dk. moustache, wears spectacles with thick pebbles. A cab and horse char- a- banc proprietor. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. 117.— Prescot ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 12 17s. 6d. at Huyton, 16th inst.- Alfred Walley, b. 1903, 5ft. 2in., stout build, o. fresh, h. ( curly) black, e. ( Ik. brown, clean shaven, slightly bow- legged ; dress, dk. suit with greenish stripe, soft collar, tie, dk. overcoat ( belt at back and velvet collar), It. fawn trilby hat, boots. Was employed by a farmer to deliver milk, collected above amount and absconded. Stated his intention of going abroad. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Garvey, Prescot. NORTH AMPTONSHTRI:. 118.- - Northampton ( Boro.). For stealing horse ( recovered), 17th inst. Clifford Patrick Rolfe, alias Bolesworth, b. 1901, 5ft. 5jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. browr, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, cap or dk. grey trilby hat, green muffler, boots. Was discharged from the Welsh Regiment in March, 1920, and lias recently been working for