THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1923. No. 127, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to Tn COMMISSIONER OT POLICE OP THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed aa 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.— B Division.— For obtaining, 12th July, 1923, by false pretences ( worthless cheque), gent's gold watch ; pair grey flannel trousers.— R. L. Hoey, b. 1883 to 1885, 5ft. 7in., slim build, h. dk., clean shaven, speaks slowly, stoops, . Frequents Cardiff, Swanbridge and Penarth. Ordered the above property and tendered cheque on National Bank, Cardiff City Branch, which, when presented, was returned No. Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— R Division.— For burglary ( forcing catch of window with table knife), 19th or 20th inst.— William Smith, aliases James Regan, Albert McMahon, William Johnson, Albert Morton, Albert Horton and Alfred Murphy, C. R. O. No. 1777- 06, Cases Nos. 32, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.) - and 264, Supplement B ( Vol. X.), b. 1888, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fair, h. dk. brown ( bald on top), e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, brown mixture suit, soft collar, blue and white silk tie, boots. A seaman ; native of Sydney, Australia. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, burglary, attempted burglary and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( Albert Murphy) and on H, J, N, W and Y. Inf. to C. R. O. 0 3.— Z Division.— For escaping from remand home and larceny.— Hilda Winifred Frith, C. R. O. No. 15930- 23, b. 1907, 5ft. 3in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, walks erect, well spoken ; dress, black satin dress, black straw hat, black stockings, black strapped shoes. Pre. con. of larceny on Z. Was in custody for larceny and breach of recognizances and absconded from remand home, stealing therefrom quantity of clothing and money belonging to other inmates. Inf. to C. R. O. CITY OF LONDON. 4.— For obtaining money by means of forged contract.— Henry Leyford Gates, b. 1888, 5ft. 10 or llin., c. fresh, h. It. brown ; dress, It. grey suit, soft grey hat, collar and tie, boots. Native of America, Serial EZ- 71028, Certificate No. 177682. Left for America 19- 8- 23, and is expected to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. 2. CORNWALL. 5.— Truro ( Co.).— For obtaining goods by false pretences.— Mrs. Proctor, aliases Hannah Lee, Johnson and Brown, b. 1873 to 1883, 5ft. 6in., stout build, c. bronzed ; dress, black fur coat, grey felt hat, or grey coat and skirt, flat crowned wide- brimmed black hat, wore large oval gold coin brooch and heavy gold locket and chain ( 2 or 3 times round neck). Is accompanied by her husband, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 6in., h. grey, clean shaven ; dress ( usually), grey suit, black trilby hat; daughter, b. 1905 to 1907, short, slim build, c. and h. fair ; dress, long brown coat, black velour hat with silver ribbon ; and two sons ( one about 18 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wed nesday, November 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT-- continued. yrs. and other about 18 mos). These people are hawkers and use two motor cars : 1st, green Ford van, No. EB- 3462 ( Trade Van) ; 2nd, believed brown Ford Van, No. EB- 2596 ( living van). Believed to have another car at Plymouth, viz. : Overland, brown with gold lines, No. EB- 3987, H. Lee, Licensed Hawker, painted thereon. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Osborne, Truro. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 9 — Cirencester ( Co ). — For embezzling £ 106 0s. 7Jd.— Henry Charles Feltham, b. 1885, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. and h. ( turning grey) dk., e. brown, appears nervous ; dress, dk. grey raincoat, dk. g*- ey suit, black trilby hat, collar, knitted tie. Native of Ringwood. Was employed as manager of a shoe shop. Warrant issued Inf. to Supt. Price, Cirencester. DERBYSHIRE. 6. Chesterfield ( Boro.).— For stealing ( trick, ringing the changes), several cases, on 6th inst.— Albert Cyril Gallaway, alias Albert Allen, C. R. O. No. 6675- 20, b. 1885, 5ft. 7 Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar bridge of nose and 1. jaw, females> butterfly, star, snake, rt., female 1. arm. A tailor ; native of Middlesbrough. Pre. con. of larceny, and attempted larceny ( trick) at MIDDLESBROUGH, SUNDER- LAND, BURSLEM and STOCKTON. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Chesterfield. HEREFORDSHIRE. 10— Hereford ( City).— For stealing, 20th inst., from motor car, fish frail, 2 ledgers, cheque book on Barclay's Bank, containing about 25 unused cheques, several invoices, tin of carbide, and about £ 10. - James Evans, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. ruddy, ™ , blue, h. sandy, clean shaven, prominent nose, has gold tooth believed rt. ; dress, navy blue suit, brown mixture cap, rubber collar, blue overalls, boots. A carpenter ; believed native of Treorchy. Inf. to the C. C., Hereford. DORSETSHIRE. 7.- Sherborne ( Co.).— For stealing £ 200, 18th inst.— Amy Harris, b. about 1893, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, brown knitted dress, long fui coat, wine coloured hat, ( fan shaped at back), boots, wore gold ring ( set rubies), wedding and other rings, 2 gold bracelets ( 1 with sovereign, 1 with half sovereign, attached). Stole above amount from her husband, a showman. Accom- panied by William Lock ( not wanted), b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 8in., h. It. brown, clean shaven ; dress, pin stripe suit. A showman. May be found at fair grounds. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. White, Sherborne. DURHAM. 8.— Sunderland ( Boro.).— For larceny from ship, 11th inst.— Herbert Elliott, C. R. O. No. 20434- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, bullet wound back of head ; dress, It. brown suit, tweed cap, It. muffler-, boots. A colour mixer ; native of Bury, Lanes. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and receiving at KING'S LYNN, HEY- WOOD, BURY, BOSTON, PRESTON ( Herbert Elliott) and SUNDERLAND ( Herbert John Elliott). Inf. to the C. C., Sunderland. HERTFORDSHIRE. 11.— Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).-— For stealing ( lodgings), brown leather purse, and £ 1 12s. 6d.— A Woman who gave name of Annie Smith, b. 1896, 5ft. 2 or 3in., stiff build, c. pale, no upper teeth, scars on nose and forehead, sharp features. Obtained lodgings, 24th inst., stated she had obtained work at St. Albans and left the following day. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wright, Hemel Hempstead. 12.— Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— For stealing gent's bicycle ( recovered), at Harpenden, 25th inst. — A Man, b. about 1898, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. sallow ; dress, navy blue suit, brown trilby hat, black socks and shoes. Last seen going in direction of Barnet.- Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wright, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 13.— Ashford ( Co.).— Case No. 11, 24- 10- 23 canoelled. Man who gave the name of Harry Smith not now wanted. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. 14.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 70 by false pretences, 19th ult.— Harold Campbell Collier, b. 1899, 5ft. lOJin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, small toothbrush mous- tache ; well dressed, wore bowler hat.— Percy Smith, b. 1888, 5ft. 7in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown ( bald on forehead), e. blue, thin face, sunken cheeks. Native of Yorkshire. Carried on fraudulent business as Company Formation Experts, Share- brokers and Capital Introducers, using the names of Williamson's Co., McKay or Saunders, and transact business from good- class hotels in Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Liverpool. \ 15.— Manchester ( City).— David Ross, Case No. 19, 17- 10- 23 ' s identical with Alfred Holden, C. R. O. No. M/ 7185, Case No. 13, 31- 8- 23, and 172, 8- 8- 23 for portrait. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. Hi.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 28th ult.— Michael Kelly, b. 1871, 5ft. 9in., stout build, c., h. and moustache dk., boil back of neck, rt. arm in sling ; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. blue overcoat with velvet collar, grey trilby hat, boots, unkompt appearance. Falsely represented he required the money to obtain negative of group of nursos, who had been photo- graphod previous day at Royal Infirmary. Warrant issued. Inf. to the G. C., Manchester. 17.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing, 29th ult., iron smoothing plane, piece chipped off handle, Mathison, F. Partington thereon.— Joseph Stanley, alias Shipley, b. 1881, 5ft. 4in., medium build, h. fair, sandy moustache ; dress, dk. grey or brown suit, starched collar, raincoat, knitted tie, brown trilby hat. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. repairs to watches and clocks, also falsely repre- sented himself as agent for Jones sewing machines. Was given 2 watches by loser for repair and also 5s. deposit on a sewing machine. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, Abergavenny. OXFORDSHIRE. 19.— Banbury ( Boro.).— Frank Gibbons, aliases Gibson and Hilton, Case No. 25, 26- 10- 23, is identical with Frank Gibbon, C. R. O. No. S/ 168316, b. 1893, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, both legs have been broken. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement and minor offences at GUIS- BOROUGH, WARRINGTON, BIRKENHEAD and WALLSEND. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Banbury. SUSSEX ( EAST). 20.— Haywards Heath ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodg- ings) at Hassocks, 24th inst., gent's silver English lever watch, Wandsworth Bridge ( L.) on dial, Presented to John Pope inscribed inside case ; pair boots, size 7, double tongues and toe- caps.— Alfred James, alias Freddie Jenkins, b. 1900, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c . fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, wound scar rt. jawbone; dress, corporal's khaki uniform, R. F. A., with badges and medal ribbons. Obtained lodgings, was given above watch to repair, and loaned the boots, as he said his own were wet. Left the house and failed to return. Left behind pair black brogues, size 7, with Phillips' rubber heels. Inf. to Acting Supt. Taylor, Haywards Heath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 21.— Leek ( Co.).— Case No. 17, 19- 9- 23, can- celled. — Briggs or Griggs not now wanted. Edward Thomas Ford, C. R. O. No. 299- 13, Case No. 26, 10- 10- 23, admits this offence. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 18.— Abergavenny ( Co.).— For obtaining 5s. and 2 silver watches by false pretences.— C. D. Roberts, b. .1863 to 1868, 5ft. 7 to 9in„ h. and moustache dk.'; dress, dk. suit ( swallow tail coat), bowler hat. Called on a number of people canvessing for YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 22.— Wakefield, ( City).— For forgery.— Ivy Andrassy, b. 1905, 5ft. 3 or 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown ; dress, dk. grey costume, black shoes and stockings, small grey cloth hat, dk. grey 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 29, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. blanket coat, smart appearance. Left Wakefield for London, 16th inst., accompanied by Herbert Catmull wanted on warrant at Tonbridge, Kent, for wife maintenance arrears. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Wakefield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY N WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 23.— At Woking ( Co.), charged as Charles James Money with burglary.- Gerald Hall, C. R. O. No. 2035- 10, Case No. 192, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1886, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A dealer ; native of Brighton. Pre. con. of embezzle- ment, burglary, housebreaking and cyclestealing at PORTSMOUTH ( Bertram Hayes), CHI- CHESTER ( Bertram Woodhouse), SHERBORNE ( Gerald Hall) and on V. 24.— At Grays ( Co.), charged as Frederick Arthur Ovenall with larceny from barge.— Frederick Arthur Ovehall, C. R. O. No. 13679- 19, b. 1902, 5ft. 9jin., o. fresh, h. and e. brown, scars back of neck and 1. wrist. A seaman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at OXFORD ( Frederick Arthur Ovehall) and DARTFORD ( Frederick Arthur Ovenall). 25.— Remanded at Aylesbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged with shopbreaking.— William Francis, C. R. O. No. 18127- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 4fin., o. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, scars rt. of neck, moles back of neck. A plumber ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on T and X. 26.— Remanded at Leek ( Co.) P. Sess. till 1st prox., charged with larceny.— Richard Robinson, C. R. O. No. S/ 24488, b. 1876, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A painter ; native of Birkenhead. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny and minor offences at BIRKENHEAD, LISCARD, PONTY- PRIDD and BANGOR. 27.— Remanded at Aylesbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged as Walter Wells, with shopbreaking.— Walter Frederick Wells, alias Walter Frederick William Wells, C. R. O. No. 7765- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar 1. of neck. A cook ; native of Watford. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and minor offences on E and V. 28.— Remanded at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.)— M Division case— till 31st inst., charged as Patrick Colbert, with possessing housebreaking implements by night and being found in a chinch by night with intent to commit a felony.— Patrick Byeford, alias Patrick Beyford, C. R. O. No. 1390- 11, b. 1884, 5ft. 9Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. auburn, e. blue, small fair moustache, cyst under rt. eye, fleshy mole front 1. forearm ; dress, blue suit, black overcoat, soft collar, black and white tie, bowler hat, brown shoes. A carman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted office- breaking, attempted burglary, cyclestealing and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON, GRAYS ( Patrick Colbert), CONWAY ( Patrick Calbert), SWANAGE ( Patrick Bey), LINCOLN ( Patrick Byeford) and on H and K. 29.— Awaiting trial at C. C. C., 13th prox.— D Division case— charged as Henri Benucci with being a suspected person, and obtaining money from banks by forged instruments, Korona notes.— Enrico Pierino Benucci, aliases Enrico Primus Benucci, Enrico d'Emericourt, Roland de Chabrant Montalbano, C. R. O. No. 2663- 15, b. 1877, medium height, h. reddish, e. blue, stutters. Native of Savona, Italy, where he has cons, for fraud, attempted fraud and minor offences. 30.— At Belfast ( City), charged as Jeremiah McBride with stealing motor car.— Thomas Reynolds, C. R. O. No. 9692- 20, b. 1897, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A motor driver and fitter ; native of Paisley. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at HENLEY ( Thomas Reynolds) and ALNWICK ( Thomas Bertie Reynolds). 31.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Frank Street, C. R. O. No. 497- 08, b. 1885, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. pale, h. auburn, e. ( prominent) blue, clean shaven, scar 1. temple, thin features, high cheek bones ; dress, grey suit, bowler hat, It. raincoat, respectable appearance. A cabinet maker ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny and attempted larceny at NOTTINGHAM, SHEFFIELD, LIVERPOOL ( Frank Street), BRADFORD ( Frank Woodcock) and ROCHDALE ( Frank Gordon). In possession of a jemmy with claw one end and chisel the other end. States he arrived from Blackpool 20th inst., and has recently been in London and Leeds. 32.— Remandejl at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 2nd prox., charged as Charles Spencer with fraud. Obtained possession of a collecting book from the Westminster Charity Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. Committee, collected money on their behalf which he failed to account for.— Charles Albert Spencer, alias Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 140199, b. 1882, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, heavy ginger moustache ; dress, grey tweed covercoat, blue striped suit, bowler hat, boots. A gardener ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and embezzlement at ALDERSHOT, LIVERPOOL and on B and V. 33.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as George Copeland with larceny ( person).— John Donovan, aliases George Myrion and George Holt, C. R. O. No. 3268- 01, b. 1868, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. ( bald on top) brown, e. blue. A shoemaker; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of robbery, larceny and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( George McCarthy), LEICES- TER ( John Donovan) and on A, B, C, D, G, H and J. APPREHENSIONS. 34.— Bedfordshire, Bedford ( Boro.).— Dorothy Childs, Case No. 5, 19- 10- 23, and property recovered. 35.— Derbyshire, Alfreton ( Co.).— Harold Jones, Case No. 107, 12- 10- 23. 36.— Essex, Brentwood ( Co.).— James Edward Abbott, Case No. 139, 10- 10- 23, and remanded till lst prox. 37.— Hampshire, Alton ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 112, 22- 10- 23, and identical with Lal Banks, C. R. O. No. 40- 19. See also Case No. 52, 26- 10- 23. 38.— Kent, Maidstone ( Boro.).— John Woods, Case No. 64, 31- 8- 23, and remanded till 30th inst. 39.— Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Boro.).— Clifford Patrick Rolfe, Case No. 118, 22- 10- 23, and identical with Clifford Patrick Rolfe, C. R. O. No. 5744- 23, at Chelmsford. 0 40.- Somersetshire, Bridgwater ( Boro.).— Case No. § 5,19- 10- 23, cancelled. T. Jones, Case No. 90, 22- 8- 23, still wanted for this offence. 41.— Surrey, Guildford ( Boro.).— Gerald Hall, C. R. O. No. 2035- 10, Case No. 105, 16- 3- 23. See also Case No. 23 current issue. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 42.— Slough ( Co.).— 25th inst., by housebreaking, at Langley.— 2 silver cups ( 1 medium size, plain top, fluted bottom, shape sherry glass, Perseve- rance Cup, Presented by Cyril Maude, Actor's Orphanage, inscribed thereon ; 1 miniature, inscribed Actors' Orphanage, E. Carlton, L. Carlton). Inf. to Supt. Pearce, Slough. DORSETSHIRE. 43.— Wareham ( Co.).— Between 19th and 22nd inst., by housebreaking.— 2 full size cotton night- dresses ; several twill bed sheets, all marked S. K. or F. K. in ink or woven letters ; several plated tea spoons, marked T. T. and Co., Encore ; some table knives, white bone handles, and marked Turner & Co., Sheffield. Inf. to Supt. Toop, Wareham. ESSEX. 44.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).-— Between 4th and 9th inst., from town hall.— Brace and bit, Elliott marked thereon ; 4 carpenter's chisels, fin., fin., Jin. and Jin. ; wooden spokeshave ; 2 club hammers, 6 cold chisels. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 45.— Southampton ( Boro.).— 23rd inst., by housebreaking.— Gold pendant and chain, size of shilling, set amethyst and pearls ; locket, contain- ing lock of hair, long gold chain attached ; plain gold bangle ; gold brooch, horseshoe thereon, set opals ; pair pearl earrings with screw fasteners ; string long green beads. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. KENT. 46.— Sandwich ( Co.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( washhouse window insecure), at West- gate.— Gold ring, set 8 diamonds ; gipsy do., set diamond ; gold cross, set pearl; 2 gold brooches ; 2 gold safety- pins ; gold thimble, set turquoise ; real jade necklace ; real ivory do. ; 3 gold pencils ; gold and blue ' enamel brooch; 2 twisted gold 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 29, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued bracelets ; enamel locket, set pearls ; Chinese cash pendant; 2 lady's watch chains; gold curb brooch ; lady's gold watch chain ; several scarf- pins ; gold whistle ; string imitation amber beads ; Chinese feeding spoon and pusher ; gold brooch, set pearls and diamonds ; large gold brooch, set garnet surrounded with 4 pearls ; gent's scarf- pin, set corals and pearls ; tiny lace brooch, set pearls and amethyst; Chinese pattern serviette- ring ; pair gold pince- ncz ; 4 pairs woollen stockings ; pair suede gloves, fur lined ; skunk stole ; 2 gold rings, set 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire ; gold do., set 2 diamonds and 2 pearls ; gent's gold tie- ring, set emoralds and pearls ; gold brooch, set turquoise and pearls, gold fringe round edge ; gold bracelet, set pearls and corals ; miniature of baby set in gold, safety chain attached ; lady's gold watch chain with jade trinket, gold masonic gem and gold coin attached ; silver christening cup, with Chinese dragon outside; silver dog collar and locket, Chinese pattern ; antique silver fork and spoon ; ivory brooch, surrounded gold; black enamel brooch, set pearls all round; grey velour hat, gent's ; brown coat and skirt; lady's black even ing dress ; pair lady's brown suede court shoes, size 3; pair lady's brown walking shoes ; pah- lady's black shoes, size 3 ; 3 coloured camisoles ; 4 silk camisoles, yellow and pink; mole colour frock, jado beaded trimming.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1897 or 1898, medium build, very bushy eyebrows, wore pince- nez; dress, grey blanket overcoat with black velvet collar, dk. trousers and grey felt hat, carried attache- case. Inf. to Supt. Barton, Sandwich. 47. Sandwich ( Co.).— 25th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking kitchen window), at Broad- stairs.— Gold Maltose cross, on gent's short gold chain ; pair gold cuff- links ; lady's old- fashioned emerald locket of masked lady with diamond eyes ( 1 missing); gold bracelet, horseshoe design, set pearls and sapphires ; gold bracelet, Maltese work, set diamond in centre ; lady's gold ring, set 5 pearls in claw setting ; gold engagement do., with sapphire in centre and 2 diamonds in filigree setting ; child's gold do., with buckle ; silver and turquoise do. ; gold safety pin brooch, with bird thereon, set pearls ; do., set 3 pearls ; gold do., set rubies, resembling Southern Cross ; child's gold bracelet and chain, set pearl; gent's blue serge jacket and waistcoat, low cut, 2 buttons on jacket, red stain rt. sleeve ; and £ 2 10s. Inf. to Supt. Barton, Sandwich. MIDLOTHIAN. 48.- Edinburgh ( City).— Between 1- 8- 23 and 4th inst.— Silver belt, composed of silver squares with 2 Lnks joining each square, Egyptian figure on each square, silver chased buckle; square s'lver purse, 3 x 3| in.. made to represent fish scales, short chain handle ; 2 silver mounted liqueur bottles, Dutch design, octagon design, about lOin. high, frosted glass stoppers are half silver and half glass ; Chinese silver sugar basin, about 4in. in diameter, 2 in. high, raised Chinese figures thereon ; Chinese silver cream jug, about 5in. high, wide at bottom and narrowing to top, raised Ch nese figures thereon ; plain silver tea caddy, about 4£ in. square, oblong dome shaped top ; 4 silver gilt fruit spoons, ; n dk. leather case ; silver candlcstick, 8 n. high, ribbed, oblong at foot ; do. about 4 n. high, broad circular foot, rings near top and bottom , solid s: lver flower vase, about Sin. high, narrow at foot, about 2; n. wide at top ; plain silver inkstand, about 6in. diameter ; plain silver pen- tray ; cut crystal inkstand, about 7in. diameter at foot, silver top ; pair of beaten silver candlesticks, about 5: n. high ; silver cigar cutter ; long silver matchbox, T. K. on top ; silver lamp cigar lighter. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. 49.— Edinburgh ( City).— 24th or 25th inst., from dwelling.— Lady's gold semi- hunter keyless watch, blue enamel on front, white dial, black hands and seconds hand, in dk. leather case ; lady's gold guard chain, about ljyds. long, antique watch key attached ; lady's gold tiger claw pattern brooch, studded pearls, about lin. long ; lady's small gold heart shaped pendant, plain, small gold neckchain attached, pendant has 2 photographs inside; Chinese amber necklace, about 18in. long, beads all one s; ze ; lady's gold bar brooch, figure of bird in centre, studded pearls ; Indian bead necklace, reddish stones, graduated, about 18in. long; Chinese beaded necklace, green and dk. blue. Inf. to the C. C., Edingburgh. SOMERSETSHIRE. 50.— Bridgwater ( Boro.).— Case No. 65, 24- 8- 23, cancelled ( Should read adverting to Case No. 91, not 90 as shown). Thief arrested and cigarette- case and camera- recovered. SUSSEX ( EAST). 51.— Haywards Heath ( Co.).— 25th inst., by housebreaking ( bath room window insecure).— Lady's small gold watch, blue numerals ( figure 12 in red), keyless, in leather strap ; gent's rolled gold wrist do., keyless, luminous numerals, in leather strap; small mauve leather jewel- case; small Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. groen leather purse ; gold safety- pin brooch with small Scotch terrier dog therein; aquamarine pendant, plat nnm chain, and string of Oriental beads; and 19s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, who gave name of Bradley, b. 1883 to 1893, 5ft. 4in., c. pale, h. brown, thin face, clean shaven; dross, It. grey tweed overcoat, brown trilby hat. Offerring corkscrews for sale. Inf. to Acting Supt. Taylor, Haywards Heath. SUSSEX ( WEST). 52. Steyning ( Co.).— Case No. 77, 10- 8- 23, cancelled. Thieves arrested. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 53.- - Sheffield ( City).— 25th or 26th inst., by shopbreaking ( unfastening shutters and breaking pane of glass).— 3 pairs men's boots, sizes 6 and 8, box calf and Derby pattern; pair men's do., size 6, box calf, Derby pattern ; navy coat frock, braided, high nock ; navy do., braided, panel back and front; nigger coat do., braided, made on waist; apricot crepe jumper, embroidered, lace insertion ; crepe shrimp do., embroidered, lace insertion; peacock bluo crochet do. ; 2 navy crochet do. ; electric bluo crochet do. ; 4 or 5 silk crochet do., various colours, trimmed lace ; 32 pairs three knots silk hose, black, nigger, grey and fawn ; almond crepe blouse, groen, lace insertion down sleeves and tucked at front; almond green do., embroi- dered and lace insertion at front; gent's socks ; gent's union shirts ; 3 overcoats, probably brown ; gent's blue nap do., velvet collar, 38in. chest ; 2 goat animal ties ; black coney stole ; imitation beavor capo ; natural fox animal; kit fox animal; goat animal; martin goat; stock box, covered with blue linon, 24Jin. long, 16Jin. wide, 17Jin. deep. Loft behind, dk. grey jacket, herringbone pattern, black lining and label, with Distinctive, Standard of Tailoring, thereon near inside 1. breast pocket; navy bluo trousers, much worn ; shoes, size 7, heels worn, Return half of railway ticket, dated 19th October, between Manchester and Tanshelf, near Pontefract, was found in tho jacket. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. ^ ' i. . - - - PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 54.— Rochdale ( Co.).— 25th inst., abandoned in tramway shelter, at Littleborough.- Male Child, 9 to 11 mos. old, c. It., h. long and silvery, e. dk. blue, 2 front teeth lower jaw, appearance of having been recently circumcised ; dress, white pearl knitted woollen vest, white flannel petticoat with white calico bodice, small white Liberty calico petticoat ( 3 tucks at bottom, bottom edged with needlework), white voile frock ( embroidered with blue at bottom), rubber waterproof knickers ( pink colour), long white woollen leggings with bootees ( tied around top and ankles with white woollen tassels), white crocheted woollen frock ( edged with blue and blue tassel on top), white fur coat ( Peter Pan collar, lined white calico, 2 white pearl buttons). Wrapped in blue serge cape, 5 rows of cable stitching, black braid stitched around shoulders, ties at shoulders with self coloured lawn tape, blue serge collar, cloth covered button and armholes. A glass feeding bottle with Hygienic Feeder thereon, was found beside the child. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. ESSEX. 55.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Case No. 108, 24- 10- 23, cancelled. Mare found straying. No felony. NORTHUMBERLAND. 56.— Blyth ( Co.).— 22nd or 23rd inst., dk. brown Dale pony ( gelding), 14.2 hands, 9 years, white star on forehead, rough mane ; Whitechapel trap, dk. blue body, wheels painted red, shafts painted red and black lined, ends covered with leather, cups of wheels have Foot, North Shields, inscribed outside ; set of silver mounted harness, for horse about 14.2 hands, complete with the exception of the collar which is an ordinary cart horse collar ; pair of plough chains ; dk. grey overcoat; brown check do. Inf. to Supt. Hutchison, Blyth. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 57.— Criminal Record Office.— The present address of Dr. Edwin Charles Tatam, L. S. A. 1884, is required. He is believed to be a drug addict, and is suspected of having uttered forged prescrip t 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. MISCELLANEOUS— continued. tions and obtained thereby morphine and cocaine. He has lived at Charlwood, Surrey; Crawley, Sussex; and Stoke Gabriel, Devonshire. Inf. to above office. HAMPSHIRE. 58.— Southampton ( Boro.).— Stopped, offered in pledge.— Lady's 18ct. ring, set 3 diamonds, platinum claw setting, initials B. B. to M. S. R. thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. RE- CONVICTIONS. 59.— Thomas William Hall, C. R. O. No. 666- 12, was sentenced at Northallerton Sess., 18- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. Two eases of larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 14, 13- 8- 23. 60.— John Wallwin, C. R. O. No. 1504- 14, was sentenced at Derby Q. Sess., 17- 10- 23, to 12, 12 and 12 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 3 cases). Three other cases of fraud and 2 of larceny were taken into cons deration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 18. 8- 10- 23. 61.- Charles Baker, C. R. O. No. 108- 22, was sentenced at Norwich ( City) Ass., 20- 10- 23, to 7 yrs. pen. for causing grievous bodily harm and larceny. A case of bigamy was taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 33, 18- 6- 23. 62.— James Thompson, C. R. O. No. 5905- 20, was sentenced at Chelmsford Q. Sess., 17- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for shopbreaking and larceny. See Case Not> 28, 15- 8- 23. 63- Thomas Hextall, C. R. O. No. 965- 01, was sentenced as Thomas Hexall at Doncaster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 14- 9- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for frequenting. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, burglary, horsestealing, shopbreaking, bigamy and minor offences at ALDERSHOT, LEICESTER, BOS- TON, NUNEATON. l'ONTEFRACT, DERBY, ILKESTON, CHESTERFIELD, STOKE- ON- TRENT, DONCASTER ( Thomas Hextall), STAF- FORD ( Charles Wright) and PRESCOT ( Bert Beck). 64.— Thomas Melmoth, C. R. O. No. 13390- 14, was sentenced at Nottingham ( Co.) P. Sess., 19- 9- 23, to 1 mo. impt. for indecency, and at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 19- 10- 23, sentenced to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 38, 5- 10- 23. 65.— George Chisholm, C. R. O. No. S/ 139134, was sentenced at Blyth ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 22- 10- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 37, 17- 10- 23. 66.— Alice Davies, C. R. O. No. 7317- 16, was sentenced at Watford ( Co.) P. Sess., 23- 10- 23, to 1 mo. impt. for assault. See Case No. 38, 24- 10- 23. 67.— Jack McClure Archdale, C. R. O. No. 23212- 21, was sentenced at Blackpool ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 19- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. Cases of fraud and larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 28, 22- 10- 23. 68.— Peter Chalmers, C. R. O. No. 1526- 04, was sentenced at Sittingbourne P. Sess., 22- 10- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 147, 17- 10- 23. 69.— Rachel Gibbons, aliases May Johnson and Edith Tay, C. R. O. No. 341- 06, was sentenced as Elizabeth Bevan, at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— F Division case— 8- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, forgery and a minor offence at KING'S HEATH, WOLVERHAMP- TON, BRISTOL, WORCESTER ( Emily Sumpter), HANDSWORTH ( Emily Elizabeth Sumpter), GLASGOW ( Mabel Johnson), YORK ( May Cook), HASTINGS, DROITWICH ( Edith Taylor) and on A, C, F, N, V, and W. 70.— Edward Rogers, C. R. O. No. 1291- 14, was sentenced at Bucks Q. Sess., 19- 10- 23, to 2 mos. impt. for fraud ( 3 cases). Nine cases of fraud and 1 of larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 24, 19- 9- 23. 71.— John Southerland, C. R. O. No. 18500- 17, was, at Edinburgh ( City) Pol. Ct., 19- 10- 23, discharged. See Case No. 37, 19- 10- 23. 72.— Henry Cooper, C. R. O. No. 5723- 14, was sentenced at Chippenham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 23- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 19- 10- 23. Monday, October 29, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 73.- Harry Lewis, C. R. O. No. 5634- 17, was sentenced at Worthing P. Sess., 24- 10- 23, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 20, 22- 10- 23. 74.— Sidney Charles Scott, C. R. O. No. 11459- 14, was sentenced at Herts Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for shopbreaking and larceny. Soe Case No. 25, 1- 8- 23. 75.- William James Renwick, C. R. O. No. 2066- 22, was, at West Kent Q. Sess., 18- 10- 23, bound over for 12 mos. See Case No. 135, 8- 8- 23. 76.— Donald Stuart, C. R. O. No. 4464- 14, was sentenced at Chester Ass., 24- 10- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 5- 10- 23. 77.— Rebecca Thompson, C. R. O. No. 2796- 17, was, at Salford Hundred Sess., 22- 10- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 20, 15- 8- 23. 78.— Thomas Henry Victor Henshall, C. R. O. No. 378- 21, was sentenced at Oldham Q. Sess., 16- 10- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 43, 31- 8- 23. 79.— Ernest Robert Clarke, C. R. O. No. 20527- 19, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 23- 10- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for cycle- stealing ( 2 cases). See Case No. 25, 19- 10- 23. 80.— Wilfred Davis, C. R. O. No. 16503- 17, was, at Salford Hundred Sess., 22- 10- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 18, 13- 8- 23. V. 81.— Sidney Hilton Todd, C. R. O. No. 15585- 15, was sentenced at Ruthin Ass., 23- 10- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for forgery ( uttering forged cheques) and fraud. See Case No. 49, 26- 9- 23. 82.— Percy Johnson, C. R. O. No. 4520- 23, was sentenced at Hampstead P. Sess. ( L.), 24- 10- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 32, 26- 10- 23. - 5 Printed and Published for Hi « Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver ftj& tlie Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, 8. W 1. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83. Criminal Record Office. - For obtaining 2 roily, of linoleum, at York, 23- 8- 23, and 2 rolls do., at Scarborough, 23- 8- 23.— Lawrence McDonald, alias John Jones, O. R. O. No. S/ 140151, b. 1885, 5ft. Kin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A lior^ dealc- r ; native of Preston. Pre. con. of larceny, aggra- vated assault, receiving and minor offences at SHREWSBURY, BLACKPOOL ( Lawrence Monks), DUBLIN, MANCHESTER ( Jack Ward), LIVERPOOL ( Lawrencc McDonald) and in M. P. D. On above date called at York and Scarborough Goods Stations of London and North Eastern Railway Company and at each place obtained 2 rolls of linoleum on the representation that he had been instruct d by the senders to take delivery. Paid carriage charges and warehouse duos. Warrants issued. Inf. to above office. BERKSHIRE. 84.— Windsor Boro.).— For obtaining goods by false pretences, between 10- 8- 23 and 25th ult.— Mrs. Miller, b. 1880 to 1885, 5ft. 4in., stout build, h. brown, o. ( large) blue, plausible ; dress, nigger brown coat, knitted dress, brown velour hat, shoes, may be wearing furs. Approached high- class dressmaker, stated her husband was a factory superintendent at Hounslow ( false) and that she had been recommended by a friend. Appears identical with Mrs. Bunty Miller, Case No. 3, 24- 10- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Windsor. HAMPSHIRE. 85. Ringwood ( Co.).— For leaving his children chargeable to the christchurch Union.— Frederick George Stokes, b. 1883, 5ft. 4m., c. fresh, h. fair, e. hazel, clasped hands, heart, thistle, Connie, Jack, and scroll rt,, woman, Hetty, basket of flowers I. forearm ; dress, dirty blue jacket and vest, lt. grey trousers, dk. cap, muffler. Native of Weymouth. Tramps the country and earns his living by playing the flute and singing. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pragnell, Ringwood. 80.- Ringwood ( Co.).— For obtaining cheque and order for payment of £ 18 15s. by false pretences.-— Victor Packham, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 7 or Sin., GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 am stiff build, c., h. and e. dk., clean shaven, thick lips, broad nose, round face : dress, blue suit, grey trilby hat, boots, sometimes wears grey suit, smart and gentlemanly appearance. Falsely represented himself as director of a Christchurch Motor Hiring Co., and between 15th and 26th ult., made arrange- ments to let a flat for 6 mos. and the rent was paid in advance. Since ascertained that Packham had no right to let the flat. Accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), b. about 1893 to 1895, c. and h. fair, smart appearance ; and child, age about I yr. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pragnell, Ringwood. KENT. 87. Seabrook ( Co.).— For stealing, at Shorn- cliffe Camp, 22nd or 23rd inst., white shirt with blue stripes ; dk. brown striped suit ; soft striped collar ; dk. blue tie ; lady's small wrist watch, nickel case ; General Service and Victory medals, inscribed Pte. No. 6940 R. T. Parker, Queens Regt. ; amber cigarette- holder, 18ct. rim ; attache- case.— Edwin Willie Jones, Private No. 7256133, R. A. M. C., b. 1891 or 1892, 5ft. 7| in„ c. fresh, h. brown, c. blue ; dress, khaki uniform, or stolen clothing. Native of Lydney, Gloucester- shire. Stole above from comrades and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Russell, Seabrook. LANCASHIRE. 8S.— Oldham ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), between 17th ult., and 21st inst., money box ; lady's grey leather flap- over purse; and £ 1 17s.— Ivy Holme, b. 1898, 5ft. 6in., thin build, c. fair, h. brown ( bobbed), abscess marks on neck, wearing glasses with silver rims and gold nose piece ; dress, black and white dress, dirty groy coat, Russian fur collar, black hat ( trimmed silver coloured braid), black brogue shoes. May visit Salvation Army Homes. Inf. to the C. C., Oldham. 89.— Wigan ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 17th ult.— Samuel Mason, C. R. O. No. 10089- 15, Case No. 12, 19- 10- 23, b. 1886, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, both 4th fingers deformed. A photographer ; native of Edin- burgh. Pre. con. of embezzlement and fraud at PERTH ( Samuel Mason), WYMONDHAM and NORWICH ( Arthur Mason). Called on loser, carrying a camera, stated he was taking photos of local views, was given order for a gross, together with above amount, which he asked for in advance, and for which he gave receipt signed A. Mason. Promised to forward photos in fortnight, and_ on 1] THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, October 29,1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. enquiry it was found that he had absconded lst inst. Was seen in Glasgow 10th inst., when he stated his intention of proceeding to Newcastle. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. MONTGOMERYSHIRE . ! H).— Newtown ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences.— John Dale, b. 1907, 4ft. 0 to 7in., c. fair, li. dk., o. blue ( squints), broad front teeth with space between, slightly round shouldered ; dross, dk. grey knicker suit ( dirty), white scarf, bluo striped shirt, brown stockings, boots with rubber soles. In possession of watch and chain ( probably silver). Booked to Chester, 24th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newtown. NORTHUMBERLAND. 91.- Morpeth ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 70 12s., at Ashington, 26th inst.- Robert Parr, b. about 1883, 5ft. 3Jin., c. swarthy, h. dk. brown, e. bad ( wears spectacles), slight ginger moustache, sharp walker, slightly bow- legged ; dress, blue suit, brown trilby hat, soft collar with black stripe, yellow and blue striped tie, grey socks, fawn raincoat, boots. A grocer's assistant. Will probably endeavour to go to Australia. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wight, Morpeth. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 92.— Nottingham ( City). For obtaining £ 1 10s. by false pr. tenet s ( worthless cheque), lst ult.— John W. Hardy, b. 1883, 5ft. 8 or 9in„ slim build, e. fair, h. ginger, round face ; dress, It. grey overcoat, trilby hat. Ordered suit and tendered in payment cheque for £ 10 on Barclay's Bank, Conduit Street Branch ( L.), which was subse- quently returned marked No account. Warrant issued. Inf. to the O. C., Nottingham. 93. Nottingham ( City).- For stealing ( lodgings) navy blue suit; gent's grey overcoat, Dunn's, Sunderland, on label back of collar; and lady's gotil watch and neckchain ( recovered), between 5th and llth inst.- Francis Johnson, b. 1883 to I88S, 5ft 3 or 4in„ broad build, c. and h. dk., full face, bridge of nose slightly flat ; dr. ss, grey coat and v(. st, brown mackintosh with belt, grey flannel trousers, bowler hat, boots. Believed native of Burton- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 94.— Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— For being con- cerned with William Turner ( in custoely) in house- breaking and stealing property, Case No. 54, 22- 10- 23.— William Morris, b.' 1898 to 1900, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. very fair. Native of London. — John Camerion, b. 1898 to 1900, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. and h. dk. Native of Scotland. May be found at casual wards, common loelging houses, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wastie, Henley- on- Thames. STAFFORDSHIRE. 95 — Tettenhall ( Co.).— For failing to surrender to his bail, charged with stealing umbrella ( recovered) 18th inst . George Mullins, C. R. O. No. S/ 71893, b. 1878, 5ft. 6Jin., slim build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dirty grey mixture suit ( much worn), dirty It. brown trilby hat. Native of Wolverhampton. Pre. con. of larceny at NOTTINGHAM, LOUGHBOROUGH and STOURBRIDGE. Travels the country filing saws, repairing broken china, etc. In possession of new saw vice. May be found staying in common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Beech. Tettenhall. WARWICKSHIRE. 96.— Birmingham ( City).- For stealing ( servant), lady's beaver coloured coat, velour cloth, large roll collar, belt stitched at back, 2 side pockets, half lined, brown lining anel faint cream stripe ; brown str'ped skirt ; white silk knitted jumper ; gent's gold wr'stlet watch, keyless, black numerals ( 12 red), Calcutta Swiss Make, on face, leather strap ; black georgette picture hat, long tassel 1. side ; black satin frock, round neck, magyar sleeves ; navy blue serge skirt.— Hetty Isabel Strawford, aliases Esther Strawford, Ethel Straw- ford and Ethel Hargreaves, C. R. O. No. 1434- 15, b. 1890, 5ft. 5in., proportionate build, smart figure, c. fresh, h. ( bobbed) black, e. brown, 1st joint 2nd I. finger deformed ; dress, tight- fitting brown costume, brown hat with pink trimmings anel tassel 1. side, grey stockings, shoes. Native of Boddington. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at CHELTENHAM ( Hetty Isabel Straw- ford), GLOUCESTER, STOURBRIDGE ( Hetty Strawford) and BIRMINGHAM ( Hettie Straw- ford). Obtained employment as waitress by means of false reference. Had access to workroom and dress'ng room, was left on premises, and on the housekeeper's return on 14- 10- 23, had absconeled with above pnq> erty. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham.