THE POLICE # GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1923. No. 143, VOL. X All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THK COMMISSIONER or POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YAHD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed aa 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 oj Police oj the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Calderstones Mental Institution, 27th ult.— James Richard Braithwaite, C. R. O. No. 21757- 21, b. 1898, 5ft. 2| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, brown mark rt. temple. A labourer ; native of Barrow, where he has con. for incest. Inf. to above office. 4.'— T Division. — For breach of recognizance.— Sidney Fulton, C. R. O. No. 10239- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. fresh, h. black, e. blue, clean shaven, slovenly gait; dress, blue suit, dk. grey trilby hat, linen collar, dk. tie, boots. Pre. con. of minor offence on T. Absconded from situation found him and failed to report to the Court Missionary. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2 Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Great Barr Park Colony, 26th ult.- William Felkin, alias Selkin, C. R. O. No. M/ 7045 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1897,5ft. ( Sin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar palm rt. hand. Inf. to above office. 3.— H Division.— For stealing ( lodgings), blue cloth overcoat and black leather wallet.- Gerald Gershon Landau, alias Davies, C. R. O. No. 16756- 20, b. 1894, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. dk., h. and e. brown, clean shaven, plausible, sometimes wears pince- nez; dress, dk. brown overcoat, brown trilby hat, white soft collar, dk. tie, boots. A bootmaker; native of London. Good pianist, fond of playing in public- houses frequented by Jewish tailors. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and obtaining credit by fraud at CHESHAM, in CITY OF LONDON and on H. Obtained lodgings, represented that he was expecting to obtain a situation in the district, remained a night, left early in the morning, taking the property. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 5.— Bletchley ( Co.).— Ruth Limbird, Case No. 7, 14- 11- 23, is identical with Edith May Jones, alias Maud Evans, C. R. O. No. 16958- 17, Case No. 9, 30- 11- 23, b. 1898, 4ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A servant; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny at STRANGEWAYS ( Edith May Jones) and on X. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 6.— Newmarket ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to Common Fund of Union.— George Henry Shadrack, b. about 1891, 5ft. 10in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown., e. grey, turns 1. foot inwards. Native of Soham. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newmarket. o THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. DERBYSHIRE. 7.— Derby ( Boro.).- Reginald North, Case No. 5, 30- 11- 23, is identical with Reginald North, aliases J. N. Hamilton and H. Goodridge, C. R. O. No. 16467- 14, Case No. 56, 25- 7- 23, b. 1890, 5ft. lOjin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. An agent; native of Barbadoes. Pre. con. of bigamy at MANCHESTER. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. \ 8.- - Glossop ( Boro.).— Case No. 104, 29- 6- 23, cancelled. William Green, C. R. O. No. 803- 08, not now wanted for this offence. DEVON. 9. Okehampton ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) at Hatherleigh, 25th ult., £ 4 10s.— Percy Robins, alias Bishop, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, front upper teeth missing ; dress, blue reefer coat, blue waist- coat with pearl buttons, brown cord bell bottom trousers with grey feather stitching on outer seams, boots. Appearance of coster. May be found hawking fish. Stated his intention of proceding to Avonmouth and Bristol. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gordon, Okehampton. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 10. Stroud ( Co.).— Chambers, Case No. 147 , 30- 11- 23, is identical with Albert John Hardman, aliases Albert Harman, William Lewis and Wilson, C. R. O. No. 346- 21, Case No. 6, 14- 11- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. 9in., c. dk., h. black, e. brown. A miller ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny ami evcleslcaling at READING, CHURCH STRETTON, SHREWSBURY, HEREFORD ( Albert John Hardman) and on J and N. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Stroud. motor driver; native of Millom. Pre. con. of fraud and attempted fraud at BARROW- IN- FURNESS and DEWSBURY. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Barrow- in- Furness. 12. — Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.). — George Laidlow Nicholson, Case No. 149, 30- 11- 23, is identical with George Ludlow Nicholson, C. R. O. No. 1687- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A sailor ; native of Barrow- in- Furness. Pre con of shopbreaking at NOTTINGHAM. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Barrow- in- Furness. 13.— Manchester ( City).— John Batty, Case No. 134, 3- 10- 23, is identical with John Batty, C. R. O. No. 14151- 21, b. 1896, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud at SAL- FORD. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 14.— St. Helens ( Boro.).— Case No. 15, 18- 7- 23, cancelled. William Green, C. R. O. No. 803- 08, not now wanted for this offence. OXFORDSHIRE. 15.— Witney ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 30th ult.-— Frank Leonard, b. 1893 to 1896, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, mole rt. cheek, well educated and plausible ; dress, grey suit and cap, blue overcoat with belt, brown shoes. Stated he was assistant to Collector of Taxes ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Hawtin, Witney. STAFFORDSHIRE. 16.— Forebridge ( Co.).— Case No. 16 3- 8- 21, cancelled. Arthur Wilcox not now wanted for this offence. Warrant withdrawn. LANCASHIRE. > , 11.— Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.).— Thomas Scarr, Case No. 148, 30- 11- 23, is identical with Thomas Scarr, C. R. O. No. 5719- 22, b 1901, 6ft OJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar near rt. eye. A WARWICKSHIRE. 17.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining £ 17 by false pretences, 14th ult.- Cyril Gatenby Barker, aliases George Barry. Barrymore and Baxter, C. R. O. No. 4150- 22,' Case No. 62, 19- 11- 23, b. 1893, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, small dk. moustache, good address, very Wednesday, December 5, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. plausible, respectably dressed. An engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud at NEW- CASTLE- ON- TYNE and on F. Stayed at hotel, and induced the book- keeper to cash cheque for £ 17, giving two National Savings certificates each for £ 8 as extra security. It was later found that the cheque was from stolen book, and that the Savings certificates were obtained from Bradford Post Office by means of a similar cheque, and are now declared by Post Office authorities to be worthless. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. N 18.— Rugby ( Co.).— C. Barry, Case No. 71, 20- 11- 23, is identica. l with Cyril Gatenby Barker, aliases George Barrymore and Baxter, C. R. O. No 4150- 22, Case No. 17 current issue for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Clarke, Rugby. 22.— At Birmingham ( City), charged as John Henry George Brown with bigamy.— Lancelot Kempson, C. R. O. No. S/ 94327, b. 1888, 5ft. 7 fin., c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. grey. A baker ; native of Kidderminster. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and larceny at DROITWICH ( Lancelot Kempson) and HINCKLEY ( Archibald Osmond). 23.— At Wisbech ( Co.), charged with cycle- stealing.— Walter John Moss, C. R. O. No. 4289- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scar 1. cheek. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of minor offences on G. 24.— Remanded at Chester- le- Street ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as Richard Burgess with larceny.— Richard Huther Burgess, C. R. O. No. 21355- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar back 1. hand. A labourer ; native of Carlisle. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at CARLISLE, CHEPSTOW, ALDERSHOT ( Richard Huther Burgess) and SHIPTON ( Richard Burgess). YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 19.— Scarborough ( Boro.).— James Ross, Case No. 22. 30- 11- 23, is identical with James Ross, C. R. O. No. 14452- 22, b. 1875, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of forgery, uttering, fraud and larceny at HUDDERS- FIELD. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Scarborough. 25.— At Glasgow ( City), charged as Louis Cosinsky with fraud.— Maurice Gould, C. R. O. No. S/ 136513, b. 1883, 5ft. 4jin., c. sallow, h. and e. brown. A tailor ; native of Kief, Russia. Pre. con. of receiving at BOLTON. 26.— Remanded at Taunton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with larceny.— Harry Jackson, C. R. O. No. 8871- 15, b. 1884,' 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel. A fitter ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny at ROMFORD, BIGGLES- WADE and on K. ' YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 20.— Wakefield ( City).— Case No. 97, 31- 8- 23, cancelled. Frank Riverend Merchant, C. R. O . No. S/ 138154, not now wanted for this offence. Warrant withdrawn. A PERSONS IN CUSTODY a WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 2 f .— At Stafford ( Co.), charged as Agnes Trigg with larceny ( servant).— Agnes Crisp, C. R. O. No. 1901- 17, b. 1880, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A nurse ; native of Kelvedon. Pre. con. of fraud at HASTINGS. 27.— Remanded at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged as Richard Gascoigne with cycle- stealing.-- Richard Langford, C. R. O. No. 23841- 20, b. 1902, 5ft.- 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A blacksmith ; native of Gateshead- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at GATESHEAD and SOUTH SHIELDS. 28.— Remanded at Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged with officebreaking.— John William McCarthy, C. R. O. No. 645- 01, b. 1848, 5ft. 5in., e. fresh, h. grey, e. blue- grey, cyst rt. eye. A watchman; native of York. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, larceny, office- breaking, horsestealing, burglary, housebreaking and millbreaking at BURY, BRADFORD, KEIGHLEY, CHORLEY, TODMORDEN, DARWEN ( John William McCarthy), HALI- FAX and WAKEFIELD ( William McCarthy). 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 29.— Remanded at Guildhall Po'. Ct. ( L.) till 5th inst., charged an George Robinson with obtain- ing money by forged order.— George Ernest Robinson, alias A. F. Brown, C. R. O. No. 16421- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. Hue. A carpenter; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and fraud at IPSWICH. 30.— At York ( W. R.), charged with cyclestealing. George William Turnock, C. R. O. No. 21208- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 10| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at NEW MILLS. 31.— Remanded at Mossley ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged as Charlie Dunn with receiving.— Charles Dunn, C. R. O. No. 19232- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey Pre con. of larceny at HUDDERSFIELD. 32.— Remanded at Kidderminster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with robbery with violence.— William Rogers, C. R. O. No. 15908- 14, b. 1894, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A saddler ; native of Jersey. Pre. con. of larceny and forgery at PORTSMOUTH and on J and R. 33.— At Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.), charged as Joseph Grayham with stealing ( bailee) a sow.— Joseph Graham, C. R. O. No. 14343- 19, b. 1886, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar 1. eyebrow. A motor driver ; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny and cyclestealing at ST. IVES and on P. 34.— At Bletchley ( Co.), charged with burglary. — Louis Oscar Smart, aliases A. P. Prynn and P. Roberts, C. R. O. No. 14114- 21, b. 1890, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A bookbinder ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of larceny, and stealing motor cycle at WINDERMERE amd on S. 35.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.) — B Division Case— till 10th inst., charged with larceny ( trick). Obtained cameras from adver- tisers in tho Exchange & Mart and tho Amateur Photographer and pawned same.— John Clayton, aliases James E. Elliott, J. E. Barratt, Charles Bennett, William A. Taylor, Charles E. Edwards, John E. Russell, W. E. Newman and George M. Foster, C. R. O. No. 566- 97, Case No. 364, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1874, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. groy, grey moustache, warts over rt. eye and rt. forehead ; dress, grey suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat, boots. A traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and cyclestealing at BLACKBURN, PORTS- MOUTH, WINCHESTER ( John Clayton), FOLKESTONE ( Charles James Newberry), CHEADLE ( Edward Benjamin Martin), WAN- TAGE ( William E. Edwards) and on A. APPREHENSIONS. 36— M. P. D., H Division.— William Shadwell Case No. 128, 28- 11- 23. Property recovered, minus 2 £ 10 Bank of England notes. 37.— Berkshire, Clewer ( Co.).— Frank Bendon, C. R. O. No. S/ 173625, Case No. 5, 26- 10- 23. 38.— Buckinghamshire, Bletchley ( Co.).— Louis Oscar Smart, C. R. O. No. 14114- 21, Cases Nos. 2, 28- 11- 23; Special Notice, 9- 11- 23; 54 ( Torquay) 15- 10- 23; and 90 ( Liskeard) 30- 7- 23. See also Case No. 34 current issue. 39.— Derbyshire, Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.).— John William McCarthy, C. R. O. No. 645- 01. Case No. 4. 30- 11- 23. See also Case No. 28 current issue. 40.— Durham, Gateshead- on- Tyne ( Boro.).— James Nowly, Case No. 86, 9- 11- 23, and sentenced 30- 11- 23, to. 2 mos. impt. 41.— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— Francis Henry Wyatt, C. R. O. No. 9672- 19, Cases Nos. 171, 24- 10- 23, and 108 ( Gloucester), 19- 10- 23, at Cardiff, and remanded till 6th inst. 42.— Hampshire, Newport ( Co.).— John Clayton, C. R. O. No. 566- 97, Cases Nos. 76, 25- 6- 23; 7 ( Grays), 4- 7- 23 ; 8 ( Bristol), 4- 7- 23 ; 5 ( Rochdale), 16- 7- 23; 18 ( Rochdale), 22- 8- 23; 9 ( Clacton on- Sea), 1- 10- 23; and 121 ( Eastbourne), 21- 11- 23. See also Case No. 35 current issue. 43.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Michael Kelly, Case No. 16, 29- 10- 23. 44.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— James Greaves, C. R. O. No. 3411- 14, Case No. 6, 2- 11- 23. 45. Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Solomon Goldstone, C. R. O. No. 6246- 21, Case No. 10, 10- 10- 23. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS continued. 46.- Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Woman, Case No. 18, 13- 6- 23, at Salford as Minnie Halley. 47.— Lancashire, St. Helens ( Boro.).— Fred- erick Gerrard, Case No. 15, 30- 11- 23, and sentenced 3- 12- 23, to 28 days impt. # 48.— Lancashire, Warrington ( Boro.).— Joseph Smith, Case No. 164, 31- 10- 23, and 29- 11- 23, fined £ 1 IQs. 49— Shropshire, Shrewsbury ( Boro.). Charles Godwin, C. R. O. No. 9859- 14, Cases Nos. 17, 28- 11- 23; 3 ( Chester) 28- 11- 23; and handed over to The Governor, H. M. Prison, Shrewsbury. 50. Staffordshire, Forebridge ( Co.). William Taylor, Case No. 12, 11- 7- 23, and identical with William Taylor, C. R. O. No. 2245- 22, ant^ sentenced at Essex Q. Sess., 17- 10- 23, to 3 vrs. Borstal Detention for larceny. 51. Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Robert Victor Udell, C. R. O. No. 7008- 20, Case No. 20, 28- 11- 23, Borstal Licence revoked and returned to B. I. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 52.— C Division.— From hotel.— Necklace, plati- num chain attached, with pendant, set large brilliant in centre and several small do. ; brooch, consisting of 3 platinum rings, 3 large brilliants in centre and several small round same ; 2 gold do., Atjeh make ; gold scarfpin, chain link pattern ; gold neckchain, with large pendant drop ; lady's gold ring, set large brilliant ; do., set black agate stone and 3 small ; gold locket, containing photo of lady ; 2 sets of gold Kabaja pins ( one set of Dutch Zealand buttons ; other set small rubies) ; gold and black expanding pocket pencil; gold scent bottle, screw top, G. Z. thereon ; gent's gold watch, double case, photo inside, Monnard make, A. Z. on glass ; lady's small gold watch ; gent's signet ring, set black agate stone, A. Z. thereon ; gent's gold ring, magic, large Colombo stone, cinnamon mounted ; gold thimble ; gold locket, with gold neckchain attached ; round flat locket, set with 5 rubies and 4 small brilliants, containing 1 photo of 2 men and woman in tropical dress ; gold bracelet, curb pattern; small ring, set brilliants ; small do., set moonstone and rubies ; do., set moonstone ; do., set 3 rubies ; neckchain, small cameo attached ; cigarette- case, silver, red enamel cross on inside corner. Inf. to C. R. O. 53.— S Division.— 27th ult., by housebreaking ( climbing stackpipe at back of premises on to portico, pushing back catch of bedroom window).— Gold safety- pin brooch, pearl shamrock in centre ; gold acorn charm ; gold bell do. ; plain gold bracelet, Patricia engraved thereon ; gold neck- chain with rowing boat and crossed oar charms ; silver manicure set, all marked N. I. ; 3 Australian shillings; and £ 2 4s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1893, 5ft. 7in.. medium build ; dress, dk. overcoat and bowler hat. Inf. to C. R. O. 54.— S Division.— lst inst., by housebreaking ( breaking lead light in front door and pulling back catch).— 2 silver candlesticks, 9in. high, chased ; silver lid of hairpin box, 4in. by 1 Jin. ; silver photo frame, round, 3in. diameter, plain, con- taining photo of old lady ; gold ring, set 3 opals and 2 diamonds ; do., set diamonds with opal in centre; do., set opal and amethyst, French design ; do., set 6 pearls and 1 diamond ; gold pendant, pear shape, set opals and pearls ; gold brooch, spray of flowers, opal and pearls ; gold pendant star, size of shilling, set pearls ; long 18ct. neckchain with silver butterfly pendant ; do., snap fastening ; gold photo locket, size of 2s.- piece, chased, containing photo of lady ; silver and enamel brooch, beaten silver, yellow enamel ; silver purse, chased, with 6in. chain handle; gold bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached ; gold bracelet, set ruby and 2 diamonds ; gent's silver lever watch, keyless, open face, English letters, Dent, Cheapside, on face ; 2 silver neck- chains, fine link pattern, 18 and 24in. long ; gold neckchain, set alternate turquoise and pearls ; round gold knob Indian tie- pin ; 3 plain 18ct. studs; gold safety tie- pin, 2in. long ; gold brooch, set sapphire and pearls, oval ; plain gold do., lin. long, leaf design ; silver and brilliant do., 3 small birds ; gold curb do. with spray of ivy leaves. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 55.— High Wycombe ( Co.).— lst inst., by house- breaking ( slipping catch of window with knife) at Bourne End.— 27 15s. 6d. War Savings Certificates, in three books ( 15 payable to Fanny Louisa King and 12 payable to Albert Edward Charles King) ; square wooden box, containing about 8s. in coppers; 0 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. lady's long dk. brown belted coat, buttons covered same material as coat; lady's black coat and skirt, nearly new, sides of skirt worked with fancy stitching ; black alpaca apron ; black satin apron, white fancy stitch on bib ; 3 pairs gent's new cham- pagno coloured socks; pair gent's Dent's kid gloves, fur lined, nearly new ; one- day clock, in It. coloured wooden case, 9in. by 6in. by 4in., squaro dial, Roman figures ; brown fibre suit- case, about 2ft. 6in. by Iftin. ; and £ 70 9s. Left behind : iron case opener ( somewhat similar to jemmy), about lftin. long ; small pair pincers ; white handle table knife ; black mask to cover upper part of face. Inf. to Supt. Kirby High Wycombe. CHESHIRE. 56.— Altrincham ( Co.).— 30th ult., from shop till at Ashton- on- Mersey, £ 9 10s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1903, 5ft. lOin., h. dk.,; dress, fawn gabardine raincoat ( double- breasted, with belt), dk. cap. Inf. to Supt. Lees, Altrincham. 57.— Broxton ( Co.).— 30th ult., by house- breaking ( forcing front door by bodily pressure) at Moston- by- Chester.— Small wooden box, 8in. by 8in. by 4in., containing book of 11 War Savings certificates, in name of Edith May Bennett, Lynwood, Neale ; £ 50 War bond certificate, in above name ; War bond certificate for £ 9 6s. in name of Frank Hibbert, 86, Tarvin- road, Great Boughton, Chester ( all recovered) ; lady's violet coloured leather purse; gold bangle, basket pattern, padlock attached ; and 13s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1888 to 1893, about 5ft. 8in., slight moustache, thin drawn face; dress, greenish grey overcoat, trilby hat, linen collar, knitted tie, believed brown shoes. In possession of green enamelled bicycle. Believed identical with Albert Edward I'Anson, C. R. O. No. 62- 12, Cases Nos. 7, 26- 11- 23 and 287, Supplement B ( Vol. X.), for portrait. Inf. to Supt. Yale, Broxton. 58.- Hazel Grove ( Co.).— 30th ult., by burglary ( kitchen window insecure) at Cheadle.— Lady's gold wristlet watch, keyless, gold face and hands, No. 158759, maker H. White, 53 and 104, Market- street, Manchester ; gent's grey marl tweed suit, to fit man 5ft. 4in., tab inside pocket with Beatty Brothers, Manchester, thereon, trousers permanent turn- ups, all buttons have Beatty Brothers, Manchester, thereon ; pair white braces ; and £ 2 8s. lOd.—- Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1863, 5ft. 3 or 4in., stiff build, h. grey, clean shaven ; dress, officer's fawn trench coat, white necktie. Inf. to Supt. Sudlow, Hazel Grove. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. J7 59.— Penrith ( Co.).— 29th ult., gent's all black Calcott bicycle, gold lines ( nearly worn off), back pedalling brake, front brake fittings on handle bars, plated oil lamp attached with Owen scratched on top.— Suspicion is attached to George Irons, b. 1908, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stout build, h. ande. brown, round face, very robust ; dress, grey coat, corduroy trousers, army cardigan, cap, boots. Native of Glasgow. Inf. to the D. C. C., Penrith. 60.— Penrith ( Co.).— 30th ult. by housebreaking at Armathwaite.—£ 130.— Suspicion is attached to Henry Lewis Little, b. 1873, 5ft. 9in., medium build, h. fair, heavy moustache ; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, It. trilby hat, boots. Native of Ainstable. Inf. to the D. C. C., Penrith. HAMPSHIRE. 61.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 20th ult., from truck.— Small case, containing plated jam spoon, butter knife, sugar tongs and 6 tea spoons; 3 small cases, each containing 6 do. tea spoons ; small case, containing do. jam spoon and butter knife ; 2 biscuit barrels ( 1 blue glass, 1 white do.) ; preserve jar, white glass ; 4 breakfast cruets ; 5 ash trays ; salt cellar ; small case, containing condiment set , tea strainer ; 2 pairs nut crackers ; sweet dish ; lunch cruet ; calendar ; 2 salt cellars ; salt pourer ; china vase ; trump marker ; oak butter dish ; safety razor in case ; case containing jam spoon, butter knife and pickle fork, pearl handles ; ' 3 breakfast cruets ; cake basket ; calendar ; oak biscuit barrel : butter dish ; 3 salt cellars ; small case containing 12 tea spoons and pair- sugar tongs ; do., containing 6 tea spoons ; 2 preserve jars ; vase ; condiment set, in small case ; sugar bowl; teapot; flask ; sugar scuttle ; knife sharpener ; bread board and knife ; electro plated cigarette case ; 2 small metal oblong clocks, 4in. by 2in ( 1 blue, 1 pink enamel) ; 1 do., oval, blue enamel; 14- day striking do., oak case, 12in. by 6in. ; 2 small do., in carved mahogany cases ; do., in inlaid mahogany case ; 8- day do., in carved oak case ; small do., in carved oak case ; alarm do., Clockmaker's Wednesday, December 5, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. Pride, block dial, white figures,, nickel case ; small do., mahogany case, oval shape polished ; small do., nickel case, about 3in. square ; 2 ordinary alarm do., bell on top ( 1 round, 1 square) : alarm do., round, nickel case, alarm bell at back ; 2 small alarm do., in carved oak cases. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. with the name William Henry Haworth written inside, also various other names ; and 5 £ 1 Treasury notes, and £ 2 in silver. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Church. 67.- Fleetwood ( Co.).— Case No. 53, 16- 11- 23, cancelled. Thomas William Cowlashaw, C. R. O. No. 17857- 20, and Thomas Coleman, admit this offence. See also Case No. 86 current iasue. HERTFORDSHIRE. 62.— Luton ( Boro.).— 21st ult., from lorry ( unattended) in hotel yard.— Simms magneto, high tension, 4- cylinder, fibre bush of rocker arm been broken and not full length. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. LANCASHIRE. 63.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— Cases Nos. 65, 14- 11- 23, and 71, 30- 11- 23, cancelled. Baden Lindley, C. R. O. No. 11745- 18, admits these offences. See also Case No. 14, 3- 12- 23. 64.— Bolton ( Co.).— 1st inst., from school cloak room ( door insecure), at Little Hulton.— Gent's dk. grey mixture single- breasted overcoat, black lining, 4 buttons down front, 3 outside and 1 inside pockets, double cuffs, to fit man 5ft. 6in. ; pair of dk. brown kid gloves, fur lined ; blue and grey silk mulller ; dk. green leather cigar- case, fastens with clasp, containing fawn whist scoring card. Inf. to Supt. Turner. Bolton. 65— Bury ( Co.).— 27th or 28th ult., by ware- housebreaking, at Radclifie.— 5 pattern maker's paring gouges, lin. ard ljin. wide, N. Dyson stamped thereon ; pattern maker's bent back gouge ; pattern maker's spoon gouge ; wood calendar pattern, 16ir. by 13in. by lOin. inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 66.- Church ( Co.).— 1st inst., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument) at Oswald- twistle.— Gent's silver English lever watch, white dial, Roman numerals, gold hands, spring broken ; lady's gold dress ring, set 5 small diamonds, in a cardboard box, with Haworth inside ; do., set 2 pearls and 3 small diamonds, in a cardboard box, with name Bell inside ; string of imitation pearl beads, graduated, about 18in. long; black morocco leather wallet, containing a note- book 68.— Liverpool ( City;.— 29th ult., by larceny from person.— 9 £ 10 Bank of England notes, Nos. 61/ V 47414/ 22, issued Liverpool, 29- 7- 20.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. 7 to 9in., stout build, c., h. and- moustache dk. ; dress, dk. coat with velvet collar, collar and tie, bowler hat.-— 2nd, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. 9in., stout build, c. ruddy, h. dk., round full face ; dress, dk. overcoat, collar and tie, bowler hat. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 69.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Case No. 78, 25- 7- 23, cancelled. William McClear arrested. SUSSEX ( EAST). 70.- Hastings ( Boro.).— Between 13th and 24th ult., from dwelling houses.— Small round Indian brass tray, about lOin. diameter ; 2 embossed silver christening cups ( 1 7 or 8in. high, with narrow stem ; 1 5 or 6in. high, round handles, narrow stem) ; square brass letter tray.-— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, c. and h. dk., e. hazel ( wearing pince- nez), clean shaven, Jewish appear- ance, North Country accent; dress, blue nap cloth overcoat ( half belt at back), blue serge trousers, brown trilby hat, shoes— 2nd, b. 1893 to 1898, 5ft. 6in., medium build, thin face, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, Jewish appearance, North Country accent; dress, blue serge suit, slate coloured trilby hat, soft collar, dk. tie, shoes. Called at houses offering to buy old silver, etc. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 71. Chichester ( Co.).— 30th ult., by house- breaking ( forcing front door).— 5- stone diamond half hoop ring ; imitation pearl necklace, gold and diamond clasp ; gold Kukri brooch ; gold 3- drop pendant, large turquoise in centre, surrounded 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. small turquoise, can be converted into a brooch, tine gold chain attached ; 2 plain gold rings ; Gillette razor in case, 4 new blades and several used blades ; and 10s. Inf. to Supt. Brett, Chichester. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 74. Old Trafford ( Co.).— Property, Case No. 14, 30- 11- 23, with exception of 8s. WILTSHIRE. 72. Salisbury ( City).— 29th ult., by. shop- lifting— Lady's 9ct. wrist watch, No. 19986, keyless, plain case, silver dial, blue steel hands, Roman figures, with gold expanding bracelet with thick centre links.— Suspicion is attached to Two Women : 1st, gave name of Mrs. Brown, b. about 1889, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, thick dk. bushy eyebrows, full face ; dress, black costume, small black hat, appearance of working class woman.— 2nd, b. about 1901, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. and h. fair, flat nose, pleasant looking, good teeth ; dress, It. costume, greenish jumper, long It. fur lined gloves, fairly well dressed. Inf. to the C. C., Salisbury. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 73. Sheffield ( City).— 1st inst., by house- breaking ( through cellar gate).— Heavy antimony jewel- case, engraved ; 9ct. expanding wristlet watch ; pendant, set pearls and amethyst, sur- rounded pearls and peridots ; pendant and chain, gold, rope pattern, emerald in centre of pendant; do., sot peridot, silver chain attached ; 2 gold chain bracelets, curb pattern, safety chain and padlock attached ; 2 silver do., made of 8 3d.- pieces, dated 1901 and fastened with silver chain ; gold brooch, amethyst, oval, surrounded with pearls; do., rubies and brilliants, oval; silver do., made of Scotch pebbles, round ; silver do., Scotch pebbles and amethyst, dagger shaped ; ptarmigan claw brooch with amethyst; silver do. with cornelian ; gent's diamond ring, claw setting ; lady's 22ct. dress do. ; lady's do, set amethyst and pearls ; lady's gold do., white sapphire, single stone; lady's gold dress do., 3 white sapphires, crossover pattern ; gold medal, Sheffield coat- of- arms enamelled with P. McKenzie, runner up N. E. P. B. C., 1923, thereon ; link of stone beads, blue and black, joined with silver chain ; pair gold engraved cuff- links ; do., mother- o'- pearl ; gold scarf- pin, with- out stone ; razor, ivory scales, Cadman's ; do., Nabob, Belk & Sons. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. 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. 75.— M Division.— 1st inst., " Rover," 1922 De Luxe model. XL- 1696. Engine No. 86513. 8 H. P. Two seater open body. Colour grey. Upholstery brown pegamoid. A. A. badge No. 355865. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 76.— V Division.— Adverting to Case No. 35, 3- 12- 23. Additional inf.— 1922 model. Chassis No. 3532. Engine No. 3558. Bevel drive. Excise Licence, 5- 1- 23, attached. Two driver's licences in door pocket of car ( one in name of Macdonald, and the other in name of Edith Harris). Loser holds Registration Book. KENT. 77. Chatham ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., " Ford," lorry, 1920 model. KE- 1680. Engine and Chassis Nos". 4119280. 20 H. P. Left hand steering. Open lorry body with rails round same. Dunlop tyres, three nearly new. Piece of board missing from bottom of lorry about 14in. long. Excise Licence, issued 4- 10- 23, expires 31- 12- 23. MOTOR CYCLES. LANCASHIRE. 78.— Liverpool ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 89, 30- 11- 23. The frame No. should read 1141. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. DEVONSHIRE. 79.— Torquay ( Co.).-" Belsize," Cases No. 79, 10- 8- 23 ; No. 45, 13- 8- 23 ; No. 87, 5- 9- 23. PROPERTY FOUND. x SUSSEX ( EAST). 80.- Hastings ( Boro.).— 4th and 6th ult. respec- tively.— Gent's bicycle, green enamelled, 24in. frame, 26 x 1 Jin. wheels, Dunlop tyre back wheel, studded tyre front wheel, rubber pedals ( rt. new), upturned handle- bars, black grips, plated bell, lever brakes ( batik one broken), mudguards, Birmingham saddle, plated pump, rusty condition ; gent's bicycle, black enamelled, usual parts plated 24in. frame, 28 x 1 Jin. wheels, Dunlop tyres ( back one new), mudguards, rubber pedals, North Road upturned handle- bars, odd celluloid gri|> s, lever brakes, Lucas bell, Gough saddle, carrier at back, lamp brackets front and rear, Apexminer black celluloid pump. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. RE- CONVICTIONS. 82.— Alfred Humphreys, C. R. O. No. 6339- 22, was sentenced at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct., 30- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt. A case of larceny ( lodgings) at Hull was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 39, 30- 11- 23. 83— Thomas Howard Osborne, C. R. O. No. 19244- 23, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 27- 11- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 23- 11- 23. 84.- Andrew Barbour, C. R. O. No. 2852- 21, was sentenced at Northampton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 30- 11 - 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 33,28- 11- 23. 85- Reginald Thirtle, C. R. O. No. 19785- 22, was, at Northampton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 30- 11- 23, dis- charged. See Case No. 32, 28- 11- 23. 86.— Thomas William Colishaw, Case No. 49, 26- 11- 23 and identical with Thomas William Cowlashaw, C. R. O. No. 17857- 20, was sentenced at Preston Sess., 28- 11- 23, to 18 mos. impt., for housebreaking ( 2 cases). 87.— Frank Gallonie, C. R. O. No. 8080- 14, was sentenced at Northampton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 30- 11- 23, to 3 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.) for cycle- stealing ( 2 cases). See Case No. 34, 28- 11- 23. MISCELLANEOUS. DERBYSHIRE. 81.- Bakewell ( Co.).— The whereabouts of the below described person is sought for the purpose of effecting service of summonses under the Finance ( New Duties) Act.- Richard Milton, b. about 1886, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fair, h. lt. brown ( curly), e. blue, clean • shaven, London accent; dress, lt. coloured sports coat with patch pockets, grey trousers, grey felt hat, soft collar and tie, shoes. Manages a third- rate theatrical company, visits out- lying villages and small towns and stages east Lynne, The Face at the Window, etc. Accompanied by his wife, b. about 1888, 5ft. 9in., c. fair, h. golden, e. blue ; dress, short velvet jacket, lt. coloured skirt, black straw hat ( trimmed with red ribbon), brown shoes ( laced at side). Inf. to Supt. Aves, Bakewell. 88.— Jack Brown, C. R. O. No, 16644- 21, was, at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L.), 29- 11- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. See Case No. 14, 19- 11- 23. 89.— Louise Kilmore, C. R. O. No. 17166- 20, was, at Ealing P. Sess. ( L.), 29- 11- 23, bound over for 2 yrs. and enter a home for that period. See Case No. 22, 21- 11- 23. 90 — Samuel Lawrence, C. R. O. No. 2015- 01, was sentenced at Preston Sess., 28- 11- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 15- 10- 23. 91.— Edward Foster, C. R. O. No. 922- 11, was sentenced at Rochdale ( Co.) Pol, Ct., 28- 11- 23, and at Royton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 29- 11- 23, to 3 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.) for being found on enclosed premises and larceny. See Case No. 37, 21- 11- 23. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS continued. 92.— John Comer, C. R. O. No. 850- 15, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 28- 11- 23, to 12 mos. impt. Two cases of shopbreaking from Birkenhead were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 15, 19- 11- 23. 93.— Edward Thomas Windsor, C. R. O. No. 13888- 21, was sentenced at Kent Ass., 27- 11- 23, to 5 yrs. pen. See Case No. 24, 14- 9- 23. 94.- Florence Batchelor, C. R. O. No. S/ 144063, was sentenced at Hove ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 28- 11- 23, to 4 weeks impt. Soo Case No. 32, 30- 1N23. breaking and larceny ( 2 cases). A case of office- breaking and larceny at Sparkford, Somerset, was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and cycle- stealing at CHERTSEY ( William Fry), SLOUGH ( William Joseph Fry) and on T. 98.— John James Arscott, C. R. O. No. S/ 47545, was, at Gravesend ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 30- 11- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. See Case No. 30, 30- 11- 23. 99 — John Thomas Wood, C. R. O. No. 15144- 14, was sentenced at Gravesend ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 30- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 138, 30- 11- 23. 95.— Arthur White, C. R. O. No. 104- 19, was sentenced at Solihull ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 27- 11- 23, to 0 mos. impt. A case of larcony ( trick) at Bir- mingham was taken into consideration when sentence was passod. See Case No. 20, 26- 11- 23. 96.— Harold Lewis, alias James Barnes, C. R. O. No. 10331- 21, was sentenced as Adolph Lobel at C. L. S.— N Division case— 20- 11- 23, to 12 mos. impt., and recommended for deportation for burglary ( 2 cases). Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing, burglary and a minor offence at SAFFRON WALDEN ( Adolph Lewis) and on N and Y. 97.— William Joseph Fry, C. R. O. No. 10562- 18, was sentenced at Middlesex Sess.— T Division case— 24- 11- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for schoolhouse- 100. — Harry Stockton, C. R. O. No. 1207- 06, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 28- 11- 23, to 3 yrs. pen., for warehouse breaking ( 2 cases). Two other cases of warehousebreaking and a case of attempted warehousebreaking were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 18, 21- 11- 23. 101. - Enrico Pierino Benucci, C. R. O. No. 2663- 15, was sentenced at C. C. C., 22- 11- 23, to 12 mos. impt. and recommended for deporation, for obtaining money bv forged Hungarian notes and fraud ( 6 cases). See Case No. 29, 29- 10- 23. 102— Vincent Clair McDonald, C. R. O. No. 12885- 19, was sentenced at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.), 30- 11- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 37, 23- 11- 23. 0 Printed and Pnhliahed for Hid Majesty'* Stationery Office by tbe Rec eiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland' Yard, London, S. W. 1. Wednesday, Decerning 5, 1923. TH E POLICE GAZETTE. INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 103. C Division.— For stealing motor car ( recovered). Guy Spencer Cremonine, C. R. O. No. M 7200, 1). 1889 to 1893, 5ft. llin., well built, h. ( turning grey) sandy, brown short cut moustache, well spoken, speaks French fluently ; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. grey motor coat. Was employed as sales manager to firm of motor dealers. On 28th ult. was allowed to take the car out for his own use. It was afterwards found that the car had been sold and he had absconded. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. I(> 4. Crewe ( Co.). - For stealing ( trick) £ 2, Ist inst.- A Man who gave name of Smith, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, collar, tie, blue overcoat, gloves, smart appearance. Called on loser and induced her to hand him above amount for purpose of a bet. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Owen, Crewe. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 105. Cirencester ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— Frank Evans, b. 1893, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. fresh, h. dk., mole rt. cheek, false teeth ; dress, grey suit, blue overcoat ( double- breasted), linen collar, grey cap, dk. socks with white stripe, brown shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Price, Cirencester. HAMPSHIRE. 100.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences.— Florence Holland, aliases Gear, Alice Florence West, Florence Barnes, Alice E. Hill, Florence Evelyn Wallard and Florence Wallace, C. R. O. No. 8/ 80407, Case No. 12,23- 11- 23, b. 1884, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Tonbridge. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at RAMSGATE ( Ethel Stewart). SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Florence West) and on N. V and Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. 107.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing box containing clothing — Dorothy Stillwell, aliases Atkins and Grey, C. R. O. No. 13283- 19, 1). 1900. 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. elk. brown, e. grey. A servant : native of Brighton. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at ST. HELENS ( Dorothy Stillwell) and PORTS- MOUTH ( Dorothy Goulding). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. KENT. 108 — Ashford ( Co.).— For stealing £ 163 3s. 6d.— Sidney John Lindsell, b. 1889, about 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. bloodshot, thin face, pointed chin, shoulders incline forward, quick step. sj> eaks quickly ; dress, grey or black suit, black trilby hat, boots. A publican ; native of Dartford or Erith. Was appointed treasurer of slate club, and on a meeting being held to ask Lindsell for the funds it was femnd that he had absconded with above amount. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pattenden, Ashford. LANCASHIRE. 109.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing lodgings, 27th or 28th ult., silk handkerchief and I9s.— Richard Davis, 1>. 1883, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. pale, h. It. brown ( turning grey, thin on top), e. hazel, high forehead, uneven teeth, nose curved at end, south of England accent; dress, blue serge suit, soft collar, tie, fawn raincoat, cap, boots. Believed a sailor. Obtained lodgings 27th ult., stated he was deck hand on s. s. ' Milton ' or ' Melton,' which was docked in Manchester and paying off at Liverpool 28th ult. ( false). Left the house stating he was going to draw his pay and failed to return. The property was afterwarels misseel from a drawer in the bedroom where he slept. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. ' 12 TH jS POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 5, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. W OBOESTERSHIRE. 110.- Redditch ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheque) 2 crepe- de- chine blouses and C2 His. J. Thomas, aliases W. Willis and J. Sheldon, b. 1863, "> ft. 2 or 3in., c. fresh, h. and moustache grey, prominent nose, protrud- ing lower lip, slight impediment in speech ; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, bowler hat boots, carrying walking- stick, respectable appearance. Called nt good- class millinery establishments, represented that he had been sent by his granddaughter, with whom he was living at King's Norton, for the blouses, was supplied with the articles, and tendered in payment a cheque, No. H. C/ 38- 646/ A. 61190, purporting to have been drawn by William West- wood, in favour of J. Thomas, on the London Joint City & Midland Bank, Stratford- on- Avon Branch, for £ f> 10s,, which was subsequently found to be worthless, having been taken from a book lost by a farmer on the 8th ult. \ Cheques of the same series have been presented at Kings' Norton, Worcester and Kidderminster. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Redditeh.