T H E POLICE ill GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1923. No. 147, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to Th » COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all oases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE In order that provision may be made for any variations in the supply of the illustrated list of Expert and Travelling Criminals recently released from prison, and published every alternate Friday as Supplement A of the Police Gazette, the Commissioner would be glad to receive, as early as possible, notifications of the requirements of the Police Forces in respect of the above Supplement for the year 1924. The annual subscription for one copy is 2s. 2d., payable in advance. A reduction of ten pence will be made on each copy in excess of twelve supplied to any one Force. Cheques, postal orders, etc., should be crossed, and made payable to The Bank of England. Remittances should be sent to The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Worcester Poor Law Institution, 10th inst.— Horace Frederick Beasley, C. R. O. No. 16542- 23, b. 1907, 5ft. 6Jin., c. pale, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at COVENTRY. Inf. to above office. 2.— E Division.— Case No. 1, 17- 9- 23, can- celled.— Arthur Phillips, C. R. O. No. 12941- 18, not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Alfreton ( Co.).— Frederick Marriott, Case No. 7, 12- 12- 23, is identical with Frederick Marriott, C. R. O. No. 239- 20, b. 1891, 5ft. 6in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Derbyshire. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at NEWCASTLE, CHESTERFIELD, BARNSLEY, SMETHWICK, CLAY CROSS, WHITCHURCH and on M. Has also con. for military offence IN THE FIELD. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 4— Treharris ( Co.).— Ernest George Card, Case No. 55, 10- 12- 23, is identical with Ernest George Card, C. R. O. No. 1049- 14, b. 1886, 5ft. 7£ in., 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A tailor; native of Tarrant Kingstone. Pre. con. of forgery, fraud, attempted fraud and larceny at BLANDFORD ( Ernest Card), TROWBRIDGE, BARGOED and BIRMINGHAM ( Ernest George Card). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Davies, Treharris. clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, soft hat, bow tie and patent shoes. Advertised in daily papers for young man to act as secretary for an amateur dramatic society. A number of men applied and were appointed to situation, and after obtaining sums of money from them as security ranging from £ 5 to £ 40, absconded with the money. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 5.— Gloucester ( Co.).- Richard George Taylor, Case No. 94, 7- 12- 23, is identical with Richard Taylor, C. R. O. No. 3000- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. l£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A collier; native of Walsall. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at EBBW VALE. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 6.— Aldershot ( Co.).— For breaking and entering canteen and stealing quantity of cigarettes, and grey cap ( size 7|, grey lining).— Gunner Alfred Woods, No. 1030158, b. 1899, 5ft. 7Jin., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk., e. blue, full face, thick lower lip ; dress, khaki uniform, slacks, brown canvas slippers. Is an absentee from 49th Battery, R. F. A., Aldershot. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. KENT. 7.— Gravesend ( Boro.). Roberts, Case No. 6, 7- 12- 23, is identical with James Watt, C. R. O. No. 14090- 21, Case No. 68, 12- 12- 23, b. 1883, 5ft. 3 Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, ship, clasped hands, scroll, Edith Watt, hands across the sea, True Love rt. forearm. A seaman ; native of Guernsey. Pre. con. of fraud at NEW- PORT, PORTSMOUTH and SALFORD. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. LANARKSHIRE. 8.— Glasgow ( City).— For obtaining £ 368 by fraud.- Thomas Allan Crichton, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 7 or 8in., ordinary build, c. fresh, h. brown, LANCASHIRE. 9.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For stealing between 10th ult. and 6th inst., Post Office Savings book ( recovered).— Nellie Gregson, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey) ; dress, black costume, small black hat ( trimmed black net), patent shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 10 — Old Trafford ( Co.).— J. Batty, Case No. 10, 16- 11- 23, is identical with John Batty, C. R. O. No. 14151- 21, b. 1896, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre . con. of fraud at SALFORD. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 11.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences; gent's single pearl gold tie- pin; and brown leather suit- case, at Waterloo, 30th ult.— A. B. Hulme, C. R. O. No. S/ l 17630, b. 1884, 6ft., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( thin on top), e. brown ( short- sighted, wears eyeglasses), several rt. upper teeth missing, some upper teeth gold crowned, American accent; dress, blue suit, dk. grey overcoat with belt, trilby hat, boots. A civil engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of embezzlement, larceny, fraud and attempted fraud at LIVERPOOL, CHESTER- FIELD, LOUGHBOROUGH ( Robert James Lubinsky), SUTTON COLDFIELD ( James Ellis), SALFORD ( James Robert Ellis), and in M. P. D. Posed as a Bachelor of Science, and stated he was employed by the Mersey Dock and Harbour Board as an engineer, and would receive his pay monthly. Said he was going to inspect some steel at Rotherham on behalf of his firm, and would return, but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. 12.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 10 at Blundellsands, 11th inst.— Thomas Levy, alias Levey, C. R. O. No. S/ 119667, b. 1883, 5ft. 7| in„ Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. dk. blue ( lost rt.); dress, blue suit, blue overalls, soft collar, dk. tie, boots. A seaman or painter; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL ( Thomas Levy) and ALDERSHOT ( Frank Joyce). Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. 13. Southport ( Boro.).— Case No. 14,22- 12- 20, cancelled. Ernest Harrison not now wanted. LEICESTERSHIRE. 14 — Loughborough ( Co.).— For embezzling 13s. 9d., 2nd inst.- Fred Blake, b. 1891, 5ft. llin., slim build, h. brown ( bald in front), e. grey, sharp features ; dress, grey jacket and vest, blue striped trousers, dk. grey overcoat. Was employed as milk roundsman. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Loughborough. LINCOLNSHIRE. 15.— Grimsby ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 5th inst., 2 ebony backed hair brushes ( one with initial L., and the other A. in silver); and £ 1.— Bert Attwell, b. about 1875, looks younger, 5ft. lOJin., thin build, h. dk. ( thin on top), clean shaven, cheeks sunken, London accent; dress, brown suit ( trousers of rougher material than coat and vest), black socks with white rings, boots with patent toe- caps. A ladies tailor. Obtained lodgings, 30th ult., stayed until the 5th inst., when he absconded with the property. Believed identical with James Ross, Case No. 22, 30- 11- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Grimsby. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 16.— Hawick ( Boro.).— For obtaining board and lodgings by false pretences ( worthless cheque)— Cecil Harry Snow, b. 1887 , 5ft. 5in., c. fair, h. brown ( inclined ginger), e. blue, clean shaven, eagle, shield, sword, clasped hands, forget- me- not on shield rt., butterfly and parrot 1. forearm ; dress, blue waisted overcoat ( double- breasted), It. fawn suit, velour hat, brown kid gloves, patent shoes. In possession of visiting cards with Mrs. Cecil Snow, Koforidua, Park Avenue, Ewell, Surrey, thereon, which he represents is his mother's address. Arrived 22- 10- 23, took up residence at hotel, stating he had come from West Africa, where he said he was manager of Santiago Trading Co., and thereby induced tradesman to become security to enable him to cash cheque for £ 35, which was afterwards found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hawick. SHROPSHIRE. 17.— Pontesbury ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) lady's bicycle ( recovered).— Leo Roche, b. 1902, 5ft. 6 or 7in., h. sandy, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, It. plaid suit, grey overcoat ( old and dirty), It. grey velour hat, white soft collar, dk. tie, black and white stripe shirt, black socks, shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Morris, Pontesbury. WORCESTERSHIRE. 18.— Redditch ( Co.).— J. Thomas, Case No. 110, 5- 12- 23, is identical with Albert Palmer, aliases Thomas Wright, Thomas Palmer, T. H. King, T. H. Harris, Littler, James Wise, James Bright, William Robert, J. Willis, T. Willis, H. Howard, John White, William Thornton and W. Willis, C. R. O. No. 2458- 02, Cases Nos. 502, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 14, 28- 11- 23, b. 1843, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fair, h. grey ( bald on top), e. brown. A dealer; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, conspiracy, horsestealing and a minor offence at MARKET HARBOROUGH ( Albert Palmer), WINDSOR ( John Holland), BURN- LEY ( Thomas Andrews), CHELTENHAM ( John Burns), HANLEY ( John Marsh), BOL- TON ( John Edwards), MORLEY ( George Brooks), BURY ( Joseph Page), OLDHAM, STOCKPORT ( Thomas Smith) and on E and F. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Redditch. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 19 — Hull ( City).— For stealing trap ( recovered), 29th ult.— Walter James Eggleton, b. 1896, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. blue- grey ( wears spectacles), clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey check suit, It. brown mackintosh, It. cap, boots. Stole above, the property of his father, disposed of same, and absconded. Obtains livelihood by hawking fish in country districts. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. 0 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 20— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 Is. 6d. by false pretences, 17th ult, George Dixon Whitfield, aliases Gordon Dixon Whitfield and Thompson, C. R. O. No. 9772- 20, b. 1894, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, Faith, Hope and Charity rt. forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, fawn trilby hat, black and white striped shirt, dk. tie, boots. A mechanic ; native of Bridlington. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at HULL, CARDIFF and NANTWICH. Met loser at railway station and accompanied him homo. Said he could oiler loser's brother employment on s. s. Caronia of which he was purser and chief steward. Said his kit would cost £ 1 16s. and that he would have to pay a further £ 1 to join Union. Arranged for loser's brother to be at dock at certain time, when it was found that the vessel mentioned was not there, and Whitfield's story was false. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. N YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 21.— Huddersfield ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee) typewriter ( recovered), 6th inst.— C. F. Graham, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. lOor Uin., c. very dk. ( fresh), h. dk., round face, clean shaven ; dress, black suit and trilby hat, black tie. Told loser he was a minister and was preaching at a local mission. Asked for typewriter, on trial, for a few days, and disposed of it same day in London. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 22.— Remanded at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L.)— K Division case— till 19th inst., charged as George Hamilton with larceny.— George Henry Hamilton, C. R. O. No. 428- 14, b. 1893, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, large scar rt. forehead ; dress, blue suit, blue melton overcoat with velvet collar, grey trilby hat, white soft collar, blue tie with white spots, brown shoes. A miner or carman ; nativo of Stoke- on- Trent. Pre. con. of larceny and housebreaking at LONGTON, STAFFORD ( George Henry Hamilton) and STOKE- ON- TRENT ( Goorge Hamilton). 23.— Remanded at Wealdstone P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 18th inst., charged as Henry Thomson with obtaining charitable contributions by fraud. Said he was authorised to collect on behalf of a roadman, who had had a serious illness. — Henry Waring, aliases Henry Warrington, and Henry Clarkson, C. R. O. ' No. 289- 08, Case No. 252, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1869, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. pale, h. grey ( bald), e. brown ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. grey overcoat, grey velour hat, white double collar. It. blue tie, brown boots. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and minor offences at GODALMING, WOKINGHAM ( Henry Thomas Gunning), ST. ALBANS ( Henry Gunning). WOKING ( Henry Waring) and on P. S, T and V. 24.— At Taunton ( Boro.), charged with attempt- ing to break into General Post Office.— Thomas Johnson, C. R. O. No. 1656- 05, b. 1881, 5ft. 4£ in., c. swarthy, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A latherender ; native of Sunderland. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, housebreaking and minor offences at ROTHERHAM, DARLINGTON, LINCOLN, NOTTINGHAM, FORDINGBRIDGE, NUN- EATON ( Thomas Johnson), ROCHESTER ( George Thomas Kingham), ALDERSHOT ( George Kingham), CORK, BRIGHTON, LINCOLN ( John McPherson), ATHLONE ( Thomas King), DUBLIN ( John McManus), PORTLAND ( John O'Neil), EXETER ( John O'Neill) and ST. AUSTELL ( John Honey). 25.— Remanded at Gateshead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as James Young with shop- breaking.— John Brown, C. R. O. No. 8189- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, dagger rt. forearm, paralysis 1. arm. A labourer ; native of Paisley. Pre. con. of housebreaking and attempted shopbreaking at PAISLEY and BRAD- FORD. 26.— Remanded at Prescot ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with burglary.— George Hawkins, C. R. O. No. 488- 02, b. 1873, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( thin on top), e. blue, scars on face, head and hands. A fireman ; native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, warehousebreaking, causing grievous bodily harm, burglary, housebreaking and minor offences at CARDIFF, BRIDGEND ( George Jonas Hawkins) GLAMORGAN ( George James Hawkins), GYMMER ( George Hoggins), SWANSEA, BERKELEY, BARRY and ST. HELENS ( George Hawkins). 27.— Remanded at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with unlawful wounding.— James Wilson, C. R. O. No. 16748- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of fraud on railway in M. P. D. Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 28.— At Bury ( Co.), charged as Reginald William Booth with fraud.— Reginald Woolstencroft Booth, alias Robert Williams, C. R. O. No. 8873- 14, b. 1872, 5ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A clerk ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at MANCHESTER, ROMFORD ( Reginald Wolstencroft Booth), YORK ( Reginald Wilson Booth). 29.— Remanded at Derby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with larceny.— William Smith, C. R. O. No. 25201- 20, b. 1880, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A warehouseman ; native of Newton Heath. Pre. con. of larceny and receiving at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE. 30.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with larceny.- Patrick John Lynch, C. R. O. No. 10706- 15, b. 1893, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A stoker ; native of Queenstown. Has con. for naval offence at IMMINGHAM. 31.— Adverting to Case No. 33. 12- 12- 23, Ernest Edward Evans, C. R. O. No. 7922- 17. Additional inf.— Stiff build, inclinedNto stoop, heavy sandy moustache. Was employed by a firm of photographers as traveller to obtain orders and collect amounts. Received various sums of money on account of his employers, paid over portion of same, and absconded. Has also travelled the country on his own account, trading as Evans and Wigman. Has recently travelled in Hinckley, Nuneaton and Coventry districts. 32.— At Aylesbury ( Co.). charged as Timothy Sullivan with acting as a jKnilar without certificate. - Timothy Cox, C. R. O. No. 13459- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar tip 2nd rt. finger. A dealer. ; native of Southborough. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at TONBRIDGE and TUN- BRIDGE WELLS. 33.— Remanded at Cirencester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Michael Joseph Geraghty with false pretences. Travels country, usually in a motor car, with cloth which he represents as Blighty Homespun Tweed, calls upon well- to- do people, presents a card with Macdonald & Co. thereon, under auspices of Officers Association ( falso), stating that the profits are for disabled soldiers and sailors. Poses as ex- major of a Scottish Regiment, asks for payment in advance, and the cloth, when delivered, is in most cases quite inferior to sample.— John Michael Geraty, aliases John Michael Geraghty, Mr. Macpherson and Michael Joseph Geraughty, C. R. O. No. 5966- 17, b. 1876, 5ft. 8in., slight build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, slight limp, plausible, smart appearance. An Irishman. Pre. con. of minor offences in M. P. D. 34.— Awaiting trial at next Oxfordshire Q. Sess., committed from Witney ( Co.), charged with housebreaking.— James Townsend, C. R. O. No. 22265- 17. b. 1893, 6ft., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar 1. eyebrow. A fitter; native of Witney. Pre. con. of larceny at LEAMINGTON, CHIPPING NORTON. WATFORD and HUD- DERSFIELD. 35.— At Swanage ( Co.). charged with larceny.— Jack Payne, C. R. O. No. 3916- 22, b. 1903. 5ft, 9in., c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. blue. A painter ; native of Coventry. Pre. con. of larceny and shop- breaking at' ALTON and SWANAGE. 36.— Awaiting trial at Doncaster Q. Sess., charged with cyclestealing.— William Walter Wray, C. R. O. No." 11100- 22. b. 1902, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, larceny and a minor offence at SCUN- THORPE. 37.— Adverting to Case No. 29, 12- 12- 23.— Winifred Page, C. R. O. No. 5737- 18. Additional inf.— Aliases The Hon. Mrs. Maxwell Heron, Mrs. Heron Maxwell, Mrs. Heron, Mrs. Francis and Miss Lily Herron. Sometimes wears dk. spectacles. 38.— Remanded at Camborne ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with fraud.— Hilbert Harry Bray, C. R. O. No. 16558- 21, b. 1889, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, mole chin, lost part second 1. finger. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny in M. P. D. 39.— Remanded at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with fraud. Calls at shops, produces parcel which he states contains bill heads, paper bags, etc.. says same have been ordered, and obtains payment for same. The parcel is subsequently found to contain waste paper - Claude Andrew, C. R. O. No. 15620- 19, b. 1896, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, attempted fraud and minor offences at' ABERDEEN, ILFRACOMBE, CHELMSFORD and on K. ^ 40.— At Halifax ( Boro.).— charged with larceny. - May Tipple, C. R. O. No. 7581- 18, b. 1897. 5ft. 2in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. hazel. A servant; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny at NOTTINGHAM, HULL, SPENNYMOORE, BISHOP AUCK- LAND and NEWCASTLE. ' > « THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 14, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 41.— Remanded at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as William Albert Merrills with stealing money ( 12 cases).- Don C. Mendoza, C. R. O. No. 12144- 14, b. 1890, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. black, e. blue. A cook; native of Spain. Pre. con. of larceny on B. 42.— Remanded at Grimsby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with larcenv.• Edward Hulme C. R. O. No. 101- 01, b. 1878,' oft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A glass maker; rative of Abram, Lancashire. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealirg, fraud and deniandirg morey bv menaces at LIVERPOOL, WIGAN ai d LEIGH METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 43.-- G Division. - Remanded till 19th inst., charged with conspiracy ( long firm fraud).— Harris carried on business as an import and export merchant, as J. Stanley & Co. Ordered goods from manufacturers and gave as trade references Eyles and Matthews, who traded as Eyles & Co., and Whiting & Co., respectively, and was supplied with goods.— Joseph Harris, b. 1880, 5ft. 4in., medium build, h. fair, e. grey, slight fair moustache, slightly bandy, loud voice ; dress, blue serge suit, khaki raincoat, trilby hat, collar and tie, boots. Charles Eyles, alias Hughes, l^. 1856. 5ft. 7in., stout build, h., e. and moustache grey ; dress, grey suit and overcoat, trilby hat, coloured scarf, collar and tie. boots.— Walter Matthews, aliases George Whiting, R. Roberts and George White, b. 1886. 5ft. 7in., slim build, h. and moustacho fair, e. blue, well educated ; dress, blue sorge suit. It. raincoat, trilby hat, collar and tie. boots. Inf. to C. R. O. APPREHENSIONS. 44- M. P. D., C. R. O.- Arthur Taylor, C. R. O. No. 5722- 15, Case No. 66, 12- 10- 23, and sentenced at C. L. S., 22- 11- 23, to 1 mo. and 3 yrs. pen. ( conc.) for attempted housebreaking and housebreaking ( 4 cases). 45.— M. P. D., B Division.— Henry Simpson, C. R. O. No. 7278- 15, Case No. 56, 14- 11- 23. 47.— Cumberland and Westmorland, Penrith ( Co.).— Man who gave name of F. Thompson, Case No. 50. 24- 8- 23, and property recovered. 48.— Cumberland and Westmorland, Penrith ( Co.).— Henry Lewis Little, Case No. 60, 5- 12- 23, and major part of money recovered. 49 — Dorsetshire, Poole ( Co.).— James William Sherwood, Case No. 10, 7- 9- 21. 50.— Durham, Jarrow- on- Tyne ( Co.).— John Horabin, C. R. O. No. 511- 12. Case No. 73, 17- 10- 23, charged with warehousebreaking and remanded till 15th inst. 51— Fifeshire, Cupar ( Co.)— Robert Miller, C. R. O. No. M/ 7256, Case No. 77. 28- 11- 23. 52 — Oxfordshire, Witney ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 55, 8- 8- 23, and identical with James Townsend, C. R. O. No. 22265- 17. See also Case No. 34 current issue. 53 Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Stanley F. J. Pratt, C. R. O. No. 3147- 16, and James Bebbington, Case No. 120, 21- 11- 23. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANARKSHIRE. 54 — Glasgow ( City).— John Parsons, C. R. O. No. M/ 7267 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 57, 10- 12- 23. 46 - Cheshire, Broxton ( Co.).- William Mellor, Warrant issued. C. R. O. No. 13843- 22, Case No. 4, 7- 12- 23. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd. LANCASHIRE. 55— Liverpool ( City) Sidney Miller, Case No. 44, 7- 12- 23, is identical with Sidney William Miller, aliases George Davis, Frederick Dawson and Frederick Miller, C. R. O. No. 5- 13, b. 1885,5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. A carjxinter; native of Plymouth. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing. receiving and a minor offence at ASTON ( William Miller), HANDSWORTH. ANDOVER and BIRMINGHAM ( Sidney William Miller). Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN. Amended inf. :— In addition to gold tooth upper jaw is said to have two porcelain crowned teeth in same jaw. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. SUSSEX ( EAST). 56 Hove ( Boro.). Norman Percival Bailey, C. R. O. No. M/ 7263, Case No. 70, 12- 12- 23. Of the portraits below the one in uniform is the better of the two and is a good likeness. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 57. Criminal Record Office.— 9th inst., from hotel, at Zurich.— Platinum bracelet, set 6 brilliants 3.31/ 2cts., 13 brilliants 1 ll/ 2cts., American cut first quality ; platinum brooch, set 3 brilliants, 3 31/ 2cts., 4 brilliants 1 ll/ 2cts., American cut; platinum ring, with crossover greyish black and white pearls, 6 grains ; tie- pin, with round Orient pink pearl. 8 grains ; gold purse ; 2 Masonic jewels ; sum of money, made up of Swiss, English and American money. Inf. to above office. DERBYSHIRE. 58. Chesterfield ( Co.).— 9th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking window and releasing catch), at Wingerworth.— Brown leather purse, old- fashioned, boat shaped, has 6 or 7 compartments, badly worn ; 6 or 7 pay tickets ( empty), issued by the New Turnoaks Colliery Company, Ltd., bearing name of Samuel Norman thereon in ink ; and £ 2 9s. 2d. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. 59.— Derby ( Co.).— 3rd inst., from hotel at Whatstandwell.— Lady's small grey suede leather purse, and money.— Suspicion is attached to A Youth, b. 1903 to 1905, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit and cap, white soft collar, dk. tie, l> oots. Stated he had been employed as page boy, and had walked from London and was going to Manchester. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. 60.— Derby ( Co.).— 4th inst., from house, at Long Eaton.— 2 pairs blue overalls ( 1 pair nearly new ; 1 pair much worn, patch rt. knee, turned up at bottoms), both have C. W. S. on tab inside waist and fasten with straps over shoulders from back to button on bib at front, loop on buckle. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. ESSEX. 61.— Epping ( Co.).— 7th or 8th inst., by burglary ( 2 cases), ( breaking lavatory window, climbing verandah and through bedroom window).— Blue serge jacket and vest, 3 pockets inside, new, fit man 5ft. 6in. ; gent's black frock overcoat; pair gent's brown shoes, size 8, with crepe rubber soles ; gold collar pin, stamped 15ct. under bar ; oxydised French silver pencil ( flat), with holly berries on each side ; black ebony walking- stick, crutch handle, with gold band ; brown walking- stick with straight horn handle, gold band with initials G. M. ; plain leather cigar- case, silver mount, believed G. M. on fastener ; silver cigarette- case. embossed ; vesta- case, plain ; briar pipe, round bowl, straight stem, in grey suede case. Old military khaki overcoat and pair navy blue socks ( initials A. E. thereon) were found near where the robberies were committed. Inf. to Supt. Ellis, Epping. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 62.— Neath ( Co.).— 8th or 9th inst., by house- breaking at Port Talbot.— Gent's dk. grey over- coat, to fit - man about 5ft. 8in., velvet collar, straight pockets ; gent's blue serge coat, double- breasted, small green handkerchief in breast- pocket; pair lady's white woollen combinations, Chillproof stamped thereon ; boy's English flannel shirt, white with black stripe, size 12, Sidney Heath, Swansea, stamped thereon ; lady's beaded handbag, containing 2s. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. KENT. 63.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— Edward Bullen, Case No. 54, 7- 12- 23, is identical with Edward Bullin, alias Bullion, C. R. O. No. S/ 152239, Case No. 2, 26- 2- 15, b. 1891, 5ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A seaman ; native of Grays. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on K and R. Inf. to the C. C.. Gravesend. 64.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— 10th inst.. by house- breaking ( back door insceure).— Lady's gold half- hunter watch, keywind, white dial, blue enamel figures, initials H. S. A. inside back case, about 40 yrs. old, long gold neckchain attached ( square links) ; 2 brown leather handbags ; silver chain purse, about 3 x 4in. ; crossed cheque on London County Westminster and Parr's Bank, Gravesend Branch, for £ 6 3s. 5d., payable to M. B. Austin ; and £ 55. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. 65 — Maidstone ( Boro.).— 11th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window).— Lady's gold hunter watch, double case, chased back; gold bangle, which has been broken and repaired ; silver do.. with 3 3d. pieces and 1 4d. piece attached, engraved respectively Father, Mother, Bert and Rosella ; and 2 tins containing together about £ 30. Inf. to the C. C.. Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 66.— Bury ( Co.).— 7th inst., from shop doorway. — Brown leather jerkin, khaki lined, 4 plain buttons down front. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 67 - Bury ( Co.).— Between 7th and 10th inst.— Cheque book on Manchester & Liverpool District Bank, Bury, containing 34 blank cheques, Nos. from S. 485207 to S. 485240. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 68.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— Between 9th and 26th ult., from dwelling, at Andsell.— Lady's 18ct. half- hoop engagement ring, set two diamonds and three sapphires alternately, stock number 6007 scratched inside.— Suspicion is attached to Nellie Gregson. Case No. 9 current issue for description, etc. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 69— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— Cases Nos. 58, 7- 5- 23, and 66, 11- 5- 23, cancelled and thief arrested. Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. 70 - Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 10th or 11th inst., by warehouscbreaking ( forcing boards off side with blunt instrument), at Mossley.— Plate glass diamond ; sheet glass diamond; pair pliers; badger hair softener ; 61bs. strip tin ; 41bs. plumber's metal in lib. sticks ; iron hack saw ; pair stocks and dies for brass, Jin. to 5/ 8in. ; straight copper bit; pair small footprints ; pair pipe dogs ; and 2 paint brushes. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 71. Seaforth ( Co.).— 4th inst., from motor lorry.— Box containing large electro- plated epergne, had attached 3 tubes, 3 fruit trays and flower stand; pint tankard, electro- plated, 2 handles, lined copper; half- pint tankard, electro- plated, lined copper, monogram E. P. S. outside ; large chased electro- plated tea- pot, flat bottom ; green glass sugar sifter, silver top; small electro- plated tea- pot on stand ; 2 old- fashioned brass Indian cups, without handles. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. \ 72. - Wigan ( Co.).— 9th or 10th inst., by shop- breaking ( back window insecure), at Ince.— 16s. — Suspicion is attached to Two Men : lst. b. 1898 to 1900, 5ft. 8 or 9in., clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, cap, It. shirt front, dk. muffler, boots.— 2nd, b. 1898 to 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., cleanshaven ; dress, It. fawn raincoat ( far worn), dk. trousers and muffler, cap, boots. Inf. to Supt. Bannister. Wigan. LINCOLNSHIRE. 73.- Gainsborough ( Co.).— Between 4th and 11th inst,, from hamper in public market.— About 3 dozen gent's shirts : Oxford, Union, flannelette, flannel and print, may boar one of the following names : Tho Samson, The Osborne, The Con- queror, The Clock brand for all time, The Glad- diator, The Dreadnought, The Grosvenor, on label inside neckband, all marked Waterlane Brand. Inf. to Supt. Crowson, Gainsborough. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 74.— Nottingham ( Co.).-[- Between lst and 11th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking window), at West Bridgford.— Gold engraved small keeper ring ; gold turquoise and pearl do. ; gold double curb bracelet; gold curb do., engraved every third link, silver coins and green ivy leaves attached ; fox teeth do., gold tips, fox head engraved on clasp ; 2 do., gate pattern, locket in centre like wrist watch, initials C. and S. thereon, contains two photographs of women ; lady's bead necklet, purple satin ribbon 1ft. long back of neck, gilded wood design round edge meeting with flat pearl ( larger than 5s.- piece), small amethyst size Jin. in centre; opal matrix pendant, silver chain attached ; green enamel do. ; gold heart shaped locket; round gold chased do., initials E. H. in middle; silver waistbelt, with buckle in front, two chains with series of small silver buckles attached ; 5 silver buttons, girl's head embossed thereon ; 6 smaller do. ; small gold wristlet watch, English numerals ; small silver sugar box, hinge lid, 3 x 2J x lin. ; silver vase, about 6in. high ; copper inkstand; Kodak camera; brown fibre attache- case, 10 x 8in. ; 12 small keys; black fox fur, two skins fastened together, 2\ x 1ft. ; white lace underskirt; nightdress, embroidered bodice ; blue silk camisole, silk lace trimmings ; embroidered with heliotrope silk. Inf. to Supt. Neate, Nottingham. £ 200 Reward. 75 — Nottingham ( City).— 5th inst., from motor car in street.— Traveller's case, dk. brown cowhide, 22in. long, 13in. wide, lOin. deep, strap over top at each end, sewn and rivetted at side, handle in centre on top, figure 7 painted on case under handle, leather handle on side, brass spring lock, in worn condition, containing Rabone gem rings, viz. :— No. 586, 2 diamonds, 3 coloured stones; No. 623, single stone gipsy ; No. 637, 3 diamond gipsy ; No. 678, 5 diamonds, scroll and boat set; 2 No. 99, 4 diamonds, 3 coloured stones, claw set; 2 No. 381S, 4 diamonds, 3 sapphires, claw set; 3 No. 41, single stone diamond, claw set; No. 670R, 2 diamonds, 3 rubies, claw set; 2 No. 953, 5 diamonds, claw set; 4 No. 912, 5 diamonds, claw set; 3 No. 985, 5 diamonds, claw set; 2 No. 385, 5 diamonds, claw set; 5 No. 99, 5 diamonds, claw set; 4 No. 927, 5 diamonds, claw set; 2 No. 995, 5 diamonds, claw set; No. 932, 5 diamonds, claw set; 2 No. 926, 4 diamonds, 3 coloured stones, millegrain ; 2 No. 100S, 4 diamonds, 3 sapphires, millegrain ; No. 1960, 4 diamonds, 3 opals, millegrain ; No. 195S, 4 diamonds, 3 sapphires, millegrain ; 3 No. 951, single stone diamond ; 3 No. 106, 5 diamonds, millegrain framed ; 2 No. 3, 5 diamonds, boat set; 2 No. 690, 5 diamonds, millegrained boat set; No. 884, 5 diamonds, millegrained fancy boat set; No. 885,- 5 diamonds, millegrained fancy boat set; 6 No. 244, 5 diamonds, mille- grained boat set; No. 188, 2 diamonds, crossover ; 2 No. 192, 2 diamonds, crossover; No. 846, diamond cluster ; 2 No. 921, diamond cluster ; No. 993, diamond cluster ; 3 No. 120, diamond cluster; No. 145, diamond cluster; 2 No. 2, 0 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. 5 diamonds, boat set; 2 No. 15, single stone diamond; 3 No. 949, single stone diamond; 2 No. 914, single stone diamond; 2 No. 969, single stone diamond; 2 No. 65, single stone diamond ; No. 10, single stone diamond ; No. 12, single stone diamond, claw set; 2 No. 895, single stone diamond, claw set; No. 931, twin crossover cluster; 2 No. 930, twin crossover cluster; No. 736S, 2 diamonds, 1 sapphire, crossover millegrain ; No. 542, 4 diamonds, 2 rubies, fancy millegrain ; No. 227, 4 diamonds, 3 sapphires, claw set; No. 131, 5 diamonds, millegrain; No. 962, 5 diamonds, millegrain ; 2 No. 959, 5 diamonds, claw set; 3 No. 980, 5 diamonds, claw set; 2 No. 906, 5 diamonds, claw set; No. 198, 5 diamonds, scroll ; No. 979, 5 diamonds scroll ; 2 No. 20, 5 diamonds, scroll; 3 No. 26, 5 diamonds, millegrained framed; 2 No. 27, 5 diamonds, niillegrained framed ; No. 157, 2 diamonds, 3 sapphires, claw set; No. 802, 2 diamonds, 3 rubies, claw set; No. 894, 2 diamonds, crossover; No. 71, 2 diamonds, cross- over ;' No. 368, 3 diamonds, millegrained ; No. 782, 4 diamonds, 3 sapphires, millegrained; gent's single stone claw ; 2 No. 72, 1 diamond, 1 ruby, cross, claw ; No. 125, 1 diamond, 1 sapphire, cross, claw; 2 No. 125, 1 diamond, 1 ruby, cross, claw ; No. 126, 1 diamond, 1 ruby, cross, claw ; 3 No. 622, 5 diamonds, boat set; No. 630, 5 diamonds, boat set; No. 633, 5 diamonds boat set; 4 No. 13, single stone diamond, claw set ; 3 No. 915, single stone diamond, claw set; 4 No. 960, single stone diamond, claw set; 4 No. 950, single stone diamond, claw set; 4 No. 14, single stone diamor. d, claw set ; 2 No. 11, single stone diamond, claw set; No. 954, 2 diamonds, 3 sapphires ; 2 No. 968, single stone diairord ; 4 No. 975, 2 diamonds, crossover claw ; No. 22, 2 diamonds, crossover claw ; No. 23, 4 diamonds, 3 opals ; No. 33, 4 diamonds, 3 opals ; 2 No. 3, 5 diamonds, boat set; No. 90, 6 diamonds, fancy claw ; No. 270, 2 diamonds, crossover claw ; 6 No. 691, 1 single stone diamond band, platinum fronted ; 2 No. 696, 1 single stone diamond band, platinum fronted ; 4 No. 66, single stone diamond ; 3 single stone diamond ; 2 No. 104, 2 diamonds, 3 coloured, millegraincd ; gent's single stone claw ; 5 No. 177, single stone diamond; 4 No. 217, single stone diamond ; 3 No. 159, single stone diamond, fancy millegrained ; No. 117, 6 diamonds, 1 aquamarine, fancy millegrained; No. 117, 6 diamonds, 1 ruby, fancy millegrained ; No. 232, 2 diamonds, 1 aquamarine, millegrained ; No. 172, 2 diamonds, 3 rubies, Gothic claw ; No. 222, 5 diamonds, millegrained fancy; 3 No. 233, 5 diamor. ds, millegrained fancy; 2 No. 293, 7 diamonds, cluster; 2 No. 262, 5 diamonds, 1 turquoise, cluster ; lady's single stone fancy ; ll- stone ruby and diamond cluster; ll- stone sapphire and diamond cluster ; 5- stone diamond claw, half hoop ; No. 501, 2 diamonds, crossover, millegrained; No. 515, 2 diamonds, crossover, millegrained; No. 503, 3 diamonds, crossover, millegrained; No. 639, 3 diamonds, crossover, millegrained; No. 194, 1 diamond, claw set; No. 974, 3 diamonds, claw set; No. 64, 3 diamonds, claw set; 2 No. 997, 3 diamonds, claw set; 4 No. 47, 2 diamonds, 3 rubies; No 47, 2 diamonds, 3 sapphires; 3 No. 994, 2 diamonds, 3 rubies ; No. 620, opal half- hoop; 2 No. 8, 5 roses, millegrained ; No. 613, single stone, gipsy; 2 No. 629, single stone, gipsy ; No. 31, single stone, gipsy ; 2 No. 108, 5 brilliants, millegrained ; No. 850, single stone, square edged band; 2 No. 671, single stone, square edged band ; 7 No. 85, 5 diamonds ; No. 61, 5 diamor. ds ; platinum wedding ; 2 No. 19, 5 diamonds ; 2 No. 284, 5 diamonds, millegrained, boat set; single stone aquamarine ; 2 No. 264S, single stone, garnet, millegrained ; No. 267, single stone, peridot; 2 No. 204, single stone garnet, millegrained ; 2 No. 206, single stone amethyst; 2 No. 205, single stone, F. garnet; No. 252, 2 diamonds, 3 emeralds, fancy boat set; No. 41, single stone diamond, square edged band ; 2 No. 36, single stone diamond, square edged band ; No. 46, 9ct. single stone diamond, square edged bar. d ; 3 No. 849, single stone diamond, square edged band ; 5 No. 62, 5 diamonds, boat set; 5 No. 182, 5 diamonds, boat set; 4 No. 965, 5 diamonds, boat set; 9ct., 8 pearls, 1 aquamarine cluster ; 9ct., 8 pearls, 1 peridot, cluster ; 2 No. 314, 9ct., single stone, gent's, garret claw ; No. 52, 9ct., 12 pearls, 1 amethyst, cluster; 2 No. 52, 9ct., 12 pearls, 1 peridot, cluster; 2 No. 59, 9ct., 10 pearls, 1 peridot, cluster ; No. 59, 9ct., 10 pearls, 1 garnet, cluster ; No. 48, 9ct., 10 pearls, 1 peridot, cluster; 3 No. 234, 4 diamonds, 1 sapphire, fancy millegrain ; 2 No. 298, 5 diamonds, boat set; No. 83, 9ct., single stone, square edge band ; 3 No. 729, 5 diamonds, boat set; No. 421, single stone, garnet claw ; No. 421, single stone, aquamarine, claw set; No. 96, 9ct., single stone aquamarine, millegrain; No. 571, 2 diamonds, 1 ruby, fancy; 2 diamor. ds, 3 doublets, fancy boat set; No. 670, single stone, square edge band ; No. 35, single stone diamond, square edge band. All these rings are stamped W. & F. R., or A. l. 834 9ct. necklets, trace, curb ard belcher pattern ; 57 15ct. necklets, belcher pattern : the above are stamped A. C. Co. ; 15 9ct. white gold necklets ; 6 platinum necklets, fine pattern ; 103 9ct. alberts, numerous weights and patterns, A. C. Co. ; 3 9ct. alberts, stamped A. C. Co. ; 212 9ct. lady's and gent's signet rings, stamped A. C. C. ; 130 18ct. do., stamped A. C. C. ; 14 22ct. wedding rings, various weights and patterns, stamped A. C. C. ; 20 9ct. fetter bracelets, stamped A. C. C. ; 65 9ct. curb bracelets, various weights, stamped A. C. C. ; 4 15ct. curb bracelets, medium weights, stamped A. C. C. ; 20 9ct_ fetter bracelets, various weights, stamped A. C. C. The numbers quoted Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. are stamped inside the rings and the whole of the jewellery bears the Birmingham Assay mark. The above reward will be paid by Messrs. Tyler & Co., 45, Holborn Viaduct, London, E. C. I, to the first person who gives such information as leads to the recovery of the stolen property, or in pro- portion to the value of the property recovered, and arrest of the thief or thieves. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 70.— Banbury ( Co.).-- Case No. 94, 15- 8- 23, cancelled. Bicycles recovered ai d thieves arrested. STAFFORDSHIRE. 77.— Newcastle ( Co.).— ICth or llth. irst., by burglary ( breaking window a- d releasirgviatch).— O. B. E. medal; gold curb bracelet, large red car- bunclo in centre; flat flexible do. ; very old- fashioned gold brooch ; pair very old- fashioned gold earrings ; 2 or 3 Corona cigars. Inf. to Supt. Mycock, Newcastle. SURREY. 78.- Farnham ( Co.).— 8th inst., from motorcar at Camberley.— Cardboard box, about 18in. x2ft., Selfridge stamped thereon, containing putty coloured silk jumper, with nigger brown silk camels knitted in border, nigger brown round neck and cuffs, long sleeves, blue ticket attached with Cairo written thereon, and the price ; ivory silk do., with large spray of silk pink coloured roses on left shoulder, border and cuffs, short sleeves, blue ticket attached with Mary and price thereon ; fawn wool do., stitched with coloured jazz silk, round low neck, long sleeves, blue ticket with Gladys thereon ; putt; coloured wool do., stitched with jazz silk, high neck with small wool button, long sleeves, blue ticket with Gladys in ink thetreon ; large white crochet silk do., long wide sleeves, very loose stitch, blue ticket with Phyllis thereon ; peacock coloured wool do., knitted in diamond shapes, with jazz coloured stripers across and yellow coloured stripes, long sleeves, blue ticket with Alice thereon ; putty coloured silk do., stitcheel with silk of nondescript shades, bluo ticket with Lucille thereon ; ivory silk do., with broad band of abernt 5in. of bluish jazz silk down front and on shoulders, blue ticket with Yvonne thereon ; fawn wool do., with jazz silk, blue ticket with Saxone ; peacock blue do., with quaint square design in jazz silk of pale shades forming the top and bottom of square and a dropped loop of jazz silk forming 2 sides of square, short sleeves, blue ticket with Joan thereon ; very fine white crochet silk do., with open work pattern going downwards in stripes and sash belt, short sleeves, blue ticket with Eva thereon.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1873, 5ft. 6in., e. dk., short dk. beard ( very dirty) ; dress, old fawn coloured raincoat ( greasy, 2 buttons missing and collar fastened with safe; ty pin), olel trilby hat, and boots with toes protruding, carried a stick. Inf. to Supt. Lucas, Farnham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 79.— Worcester ( Co.).— 26th ult., by house breaking ( i secure window), at Swinesherd.— 37 three per. i v pieces.—- Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about MM 3, 5ft. 6in., thin build, c. very pale, h. elk., clean shaver, thin pir. ched face; dress, ravy blue suit, dk. grey cap, white muffler, boots, respectable appcara- ce. I i f. to tbe D. C. C.. Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 80 — Sheffield ( City).— 9th or 10th inst., by shop- breaking ( duplicate key).— Diamond ring, marquise pattern ; lady's single stone do., 1.67ct. ; gent's single stone do. ; 3- stone gipsy do., pink coral centre and 2 diamonds ; diamond and emerald do., emerald in centre ; 2- stone small half- hoop diamond do. ; 2 small fancy cluster diamond do. ; 2 small fancy 3- stone diamond do. ; 3- stone cross- over do., 1.75ct. ; 3- stone half- hoop do., 1.35ct. ; 3- stone do., 1.23ct. ; milligram half- hoop do., 1.97ct. ; 5- stone half- hoop do. ; gent's single stone diamond do., l. SOct. ; 3 single stone half- hoop do., 1.72ct. ; small fancy cluster diamond do., diamond shoulder ; diamond cluster do. ; 2 small 3- stone crossover do. ; 2 small diamond do. ; 2 small 3- stone crossover do. ; 2 small diamond cluster do. ; 2 small 2- stone crossover do. ; 3- stone diamond snake do., coils ; 4- stone do. ; 3- stone gipsy do. ; 3- stone crossover do., 1.33ct. ; do., 1.80ct. ; 2- stone do., 1.31ct. ; 2- stone milligram do., 1.20ct.; 2- stone crossover do., 1.52ct.; single stone diamond do., 1.15ct. ; do., 1.23ct. ; 5- stone diamond half- hoop do., marked 23 inside ; 2- stone diamond crossover do., marked 17 inside; 3- stone do. ; fancy diamond marquise do. ; 5- stone claw half- hoop do. ; small 5- stone half- hoop do. ; small claw hoop do. ; 57 9ct. keeper do., engraved; quantity of 9ct. cameo do. ; about 5 dozen 9ct. 0 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 14, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN- - continued. signet do., solid gold; about 20 wedding do., 22ct. ; 3- 8tone diamond pendant, platinum chain, bottom stone 2.35ct.; cluster and bow shaped diamond do. ; watch- bracelet, on moire band, set diamonds and onyx, oblong ; 2 Waltham hunter do., Oct., 7 jewels, Dennison cases ; quantity 10. year Russell hunter do.; do., large size, open face ; quantity Oct. Russell hunter do. ; 30 expanding lever do. bracelets, Oct., 15 jewels ; 12 cylinder watch- bracelets, 9ct.; large 18ct. hunter repeating do., French Hall mark ; several gold filled repeating do.; quantity lady's 18ct. gold do., on moire bands ; gent's 9ct. Waltham wristlet do., pearl and rose diamonds half way round neck ; single stone diamond brooch ; several gold do., set cameos ; old cameo do., cameo of Jesus Christ's head ; 3- stone diamond bar do. ; 3- stone diamond crossover bar do. ; between 3 and 4 dozen 9ct. bracelets, basket and curb pattern ; several 9ct. double curb alberts, about loz. each ; gold necklet with small diamond heart and sapphire in centre ; pair cluster diamond drop earrings ; diamond fob, watch movement shape; cluster pin ; and diamond stud, 1.69ct. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. x body. Colour maroon, silver plated band round wheels. Upholstery black leather. Carrier at rear, brass chain and gunmetal padlock attached. Excise Licence, issued 27- 7- 23, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 83.— M Division.— Adverting to Case No. 75, 5- 12- 23. Additional inf.— Final drive by means of propeller shaft and worm. HAMPSHIRE. 84.— Aldershot ( Co.).— 11th or 12th inst., " Bean," 1923 Standard model. YA- 6814. Chassis No. 699124. 11.9 H. P. Four seater All Weather body Colour grey, side curtains and hood; black wings Upholstery blue grained Rexine. Hood torn at rt. hand comer ; one small hole pinched each side of back side piece ; cracked near fore head light. Accumulators exposed ; cover off rear box. Small dashboard lamp, electric wires under back seat to accumulators. Three rubber mats on footboards. Excise Licence attached. Registration Book stolen with car. Two driving licences in car, one in name of Molly S. Duckworth and the other Robert H. F. Duck- worth. 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. 81.— H Division.— Adverting to Case No. 92, 12- 12- 23. Additonal inf.— 1916 model. Chassis No. W. 450696. Engine No. 7- 22 ( not 722 as previously shewn). Bevel drive. Seven seater touring body, two seats concealed under floor of car. Horn switch on rt. hand door of driver's seat. Excise Licence, 3- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 82.— H Division.— 12th inst. " Maxwell," 1923 model. XO- 7791. Chassis No. 359075. Engine No. 43.0904. 20.9 H. P. Worm drive. Open touring MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 85.— X Division.— 11th inst., " Triumph," solo, 1923 model. PC- 3064. Frame No. 3025920 (?). Engine No. 88211. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Usual Triumph colour. Excise Licence, 8- 6- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. DORSETSHIRE. 86. - Poole ( Co.).— 10th inst., " Triumph," solo, 1915 Junior Model. MX- 4710. Engine No. 965. 2£ H. P. Belt drive. Colour, frame black, tank grey with green panel. Piece of rear mudguard missing at extreme end. Rear identification plate figures aluminium on black, rear lamp attached. Rear wheel rim rusty. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 87.— Neath ( Co.).— 10th inst., " Royal Enfield," solo, 1922 model. DE- 3084. Frame No. 18806. 0 Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— contd. Engine No. B/ 8609. 2J H. P. Chain drive. Colour, frame black, tank green. Bulb horn on left handle- bar, mechanical horn on rt. handlebar. Excise Licence, issued 8- 10- 23, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 88.— D Division.—" Morris Cowley," Case No. 34, 3- 12- 23. MOTOR CYCLES. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 89. Sheffield ( City).—" Norton," Case No. 54, 5- 11- 23. PROPERTY FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 90. Criminal Record Office. Case No. 92, 12- 9- 23, cancelled, and John Walsh discharged, 29- 11- 23. MISCELLANEOUS. SURREY. 91. Guildford ( Boro.).— 25th or 26th inst., an office was broken into by means of climbing a stack pipe at back of premises and entering by lavatory window insecurely fastened ( nothing stolen). An unsuccessful attempt was made to force tho safe and tho following articles were left behind :— A hook with rope attached, such as is used by thieves for lowering themselves from windows, tho hook had bean made from a Triumph motor cycle valve lifter; jemmy, apparently made from tho spring of a motor car ; 2 bags made of fine fabric ( 1 green, 1 dirty brown), such as are used by men who travel the country selling skin rugs; 3 hack saw blades ; Ever Ready electric dry battery ; large pocket- knife, 2 blades with Taylor, Sheffield, and Real Eye Witness Knife on blades, 1 blade broken. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. RE- CONVICTIONS. 92.— Charles Dunn, C. RO. No. 19232- 23, was, at Mossley ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 7- 12- 23, fined £ 2 and £ 1 costs and £ 2 and £ 2 for larceny and receiving ( 2 cases). See Case No. 31, 5- 12- 23. 93.— Frederick Elijah Stratford, C. R. O. No. 21449- 18, was sentenced at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 10- 12- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for cyclestealing ( 2 cases). See Case No. 22, 7- 12- 23. 94.— Catherine Sharples, C. R. O. No. 172- 16, appeared at Rotherham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 5- 12- 23, when her licence was forfeited. See Case No. 47, 28- 11- 23. 95.— Agnes Higgins, C. R. O. No. 5848- 20, was sentenced at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 12- 23, to 3 mos. impt. A case of larceny at Altrincham was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 15, 3- 12- 23. 96.— John Knight, C. R. O. No. 283- 21, was sentenced at Caerphilly ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 12- 23, to 2 mos. impt. for being found on enclosed premises with intent. See Case No. 42, 28- 11- 23. 97. Catherine Bolton, C. R. O. No. 3878- 15, was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 10- 12- 23, to 4 mos. impt. for larceny ( 3 cases). Eight other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 18, 7- 12- 23. 98— John Edward Shakespeare, C. R. O. No, 20485- 22, was sentenced at York ( City) Pol. Ct. 7- 12- 23, to 14 days impt. for frequenting with intent to commit a felony. See Case No. 27, 7- 12- 23. 99 — John Richardson, C. R. O. No. 566- 14, was sentenced at C. C. C., 7- 12- 23, to 5 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d. for larceny ( 4 cases), arson and being a h. c. See Case No. 23, 12- 11- 23. 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 14, 1923. RE- CON VICT10NS— co « I in ued. 100.- Edward Thompson, C. R. O. No. 1224- 11, was sentenced at Dartford ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 3- 12- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, officebreaking and a minor offence at BRIGHTON, ROCHESTER, SOUTHAMPTON, in CITY OF LONDON and on A, E, M and R. 101- George Robert Garratt, C. R. O. No. 3535- 23, was sentenced at Wednesbury ( Co.) P. Sess., 11- 12- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 23, 7- 12- 23. 102. George William Turncock, C. R. O. No. 21208- 20, was, at York ( N. R.) Pol. Ct., 4- 12- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. See Case No. 30, 5- 12- 23. \ 103. Gerald Hall, C. R. O. No. 2035- 10, was sentenced at Surrey Ass., 5- 12- 23, to 6 yrs. pen., for burglary. Eleven other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 29- 10- 23. 104.- Percy Evans, C. R. O. No. S/ 158516, was sentenced at C. C. C., 10- 12- 23, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 40, 30- 11- 23. MISSING. DERBYSHIRE. 105.— Bakewell ( Co.).— Since 9th inst., from her temporary residence at Matlock.— Effie Walker, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7266, b. 1900, 5ft. 4 or 5in., slim build, h. brown, e. blue, mole 1. cheek ; dress, grey coat with braid trimming, grey velvet hat with grey trimming, brown skirt, lt. brown fur, black stockings and shoes ; wore wedding ring. Has been depressed of late and may be suffering from loss of memory. Home address : 41, Waverley- road, Manchester. Inf. to Supt. Aves, Bakewell. G LAMORG ANSHIRE. 106 — Swansea ( Boro.).— Case No. 127, 28- 11- 23, cancelled. Carrie Clifford found. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the . Metropolitan Police Diitrict, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 107.- Bristol ( City).— For obtaining overcoat by false pretences, Ist inst.- H. Collins b. 1808 to 1875, 5ft. 8 to loin., c. fresh, h. dk. ; dress, blue suit, dk. grey overcoat, or It. brown double- breasted leather motor coat ( fleece lined), soft collar, black tie with floral design, dk. grey trilby hat, brown gauntlet gloves without lingers. Told loser he had just arrived in this country from the tea plantations and required an outfit. Asked for an overcoat and some patterns of cloth to be forwarded to his apartments, and later absconded with same. Also obtained from another trades- man pair box calf Balmoral boots, green loops with Schrimshaw Patent, No. 2078&, thereon : pair willow calf Derby pattern do., Oral on tab ; and pair willow calf brogues. Warrant issued. Inf. to the O. O., Bristol. HERTFORDSHIRE. 108. Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to common fund of Union, about 2nd ult.- George Jeffreys, b. 1885, 5ft. ft or 7in., c. fresh, h. ( curly) black : dress, black coat and waistcoat, brown trousers, black trilby hat, boots. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Maskell, Bishops Stortford. KENT. 109. Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.). For obtaining £ 0 by false pretences, 22nd ult.- B. Barnard, b. 1893 to 1890, 5ft, 5in., h. dk., thin face, high cheekbones, good front teeth, well spoken : dress, navy blue overcoat with belt at back, grey trilby hat or cap, soft white collar, patent leather boots, smart ap|> earanee. +- George, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft, 8 or 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. ( turning grey), full face, woll s| M> kon ; dress, dk. suit, brown mixture overcoat, trijby hat or cap; both carried brown leather attache- eases. Advertised in the Bazaar and Exchange ar. d Mart, offering gramophone and records for sale, received money for same, a* d absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells, LANCASHIRE. 110.— Bury ( Co.).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, at Radcliffe, 7th inst.— John Smith, aliases James Smith, John Morgan and W. Hodge, b. 1809, 5ft. loin., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair ( turning grey), e. blue, small moustache ; dress, It. raincoat, bowler hat. A canvasser : native of Liverpool. Obtained an order for advertisement in a directory and payment for same, after his dis- charge by the firm for dishonesty. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 111. Widnes ( Co.).- For stealing ( lodgings), 10th or 11th inst., blue and white quilt: pair single sheets ; woollen blanket ( all nearly new) ; army grey blanket; and set of boxing gloves.- Peter Leonard, alias William Peterson, b. 1883 to 1885, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, c. dk., h. dk. brown, slight moustache ; dress, dk. grey suit and overcoat, brown knitted muffler, cap. boots. Wore discharged soldier's badge. Sings in public houses, or hawks toys and artificial flowers.— Kate Leonard, alias Murphy, b. about 1893, 5ft..[ slim build, c. pale, h. brown : dress, dk. blanket coat, believed black velvet hat, shoes. Have tramped country together, and will no doubt be found staying at common lodging houses. Inf. to Acting Supt. Noble, Widnes. MIDLOTHIAN. 112.— Edinburgh ( City).— For obtaining goods value £ 30 10s., by false pretences.— Mrs. J. A. Mellor, alias Miller, b. 1880 or 1881, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. ( large) blue, well spoken, plausible ; dress, brown costume, knitted vest, brown velour hat, may be wearing furs. Native of Dumfriesshire. Wrote to firm of clothiers for goods and requested that account be forwarded on 7- 9- 23, to address in London, but absconded there- from. Identical with, Mrs. Miller, Case No. 84, 29- 10- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. 113.- Edinburgh ( City).— For failing to surrender to bail of £ 50, 10th inst,, on charge of contravening. Bankruptcy ( Scotland) Act, 1913.— Abraham Valker, alias Walker, b. 1878, 5ft. 4in., stout build, c. sallow, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. brown, dk. moustache. Native of Poland. Carried on business as gent's outfitter at Leith, absconded ] ( i THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 14. 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued,. 12- 10- 23, sailing . as stowaway on s. s. Hunterfield from Grangemouth to Antwerp. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. MONTO (.) M ERYSH IR JO. 114. Newtown ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) bicycle ( recovered).— David Roberts, C. R. O. No. 218- 14, Case No. 203, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), I). INKS, 5ft. lOin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. hazel ( cast I.), moustache ; dress, navy blue suit ( tight- fitting trousers), fawn rainproof coat, grey felt hat, soft collar, blue tie, boots ( worn at heels), wore lady's gold chain ( in 3 or 4 rows). A collier ; native of Llanadyan. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, eye lest en ling and a minor offence at WI^ EXHAM. ALDESHOT, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, HOLY- HEAD, LLANFYLLIN, OSWESTRY ( David Phillip Roberta), I'ONTKFRACT, GOOLE ( Charles Brown), EDINBURGH ( John Smith), PONTYPOOL, WELSHPOOL ( David John Williams), HADDINGTON and RHYL ( David Roberts). Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Nowtown. STAFFORDSHIRE. 115. Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— For leaving her 2 children chargeable to the Union.- Betsy Eliza Walton, b. about 1883, 5ft. ( i or 7in., stout build, e. fresh, h. brown ( inclined to red). May be accom- panied by her husband, Benjamin Walton, also wanted on warrant. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. Suss KX ( WKST). MO.— Worthing ( Co.).— For stealing three £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. llll) 61218, Barclay's No. 42- 475 ; 671) 14883, Barclay's No. 42- 476; and 661) 90973, Barclay's No. 42- 477. - Ada Hall, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 5i'n., slim build, o. sallow, h. brown, e. grey ; dress, blue raincoat with hat to match ( similar to Red Cross cap), had small badge or brooch in front. Was engaged as chambermaid at hotel, absconded next day, when it was found that the notes were stolen from drawer in visitor's bedroom. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing.