POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1923. No. 149, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THI COMMISSIONER or 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 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 of Police of the Metrofolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1. Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Billesdon Poor Law Institution, 12th inst.— John Pickard Holmes, C. R. O. No. 4878- 17, b. 1875, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, A labourer ; native of Melton Mowbray, where he has cons, for indecent exposure. Inf. to above office. 2.— B Division. - For forging and uttering cheque No. 768179 on Barclay's Bank, 61, Old Christehureh Road, Bournemouth.— James Beattie, aliases George Hirst, Thomas Ward, John Smart and Captain Ker Seymour, C. R. O. No. 1320- 00, Cases Nos 326, Supplement A ( Vol. I.) and 135, 30- 11- 23, b. 1859, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. ( bald top) and e. grey, lost 3rd rt. finger, 1. thumb been broken. A tailor ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, forgery and uttering forged cheques at GOSPORT ( James Beattie), LEEDS, BEVERLEY, LIVERPOOL ( John Rose), DUBLIN ( George Williams), LOUGHBOROUGH ( George Smith) and on B, C and E. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.— C Division.- - For forging and uttering 5 promissory notes, and obtaining £ 50.— John Knox Howard, alias J. H. MacDonald, b. 1873, 5ft. 6in., thick sot, h. iron- grey, full face, thick neck, short fingers and legs, flat- footed, well educated ; dress, grey suit, It. grey trilby hat. Carried on a co- operative money lending business, and induced persons to invest money at a high rate of interest which he paid regularly for a time. Uttered the above forged promissory notes to the Robert Banking Co., Ltd., 265, Strand, as security, thereby obtaining the above amount and absconding. Inf. to C. R. O. 4.— G Division.— For stealing ( bailee) £ 500.— Sydney Rogers, aliases Saunders and Sanders, b. 1881, 5ft. 8in., slim build, h. fair, e. blue ( wore pince- nez), clean shaven ; dress, blue jacket and vest, It. grey trousers, fluffy brown overcoat, soft collar, brown tie, boots. A packer. Was secre- tary of Loan and Investment Fund, and absconded with above amount, which had been entrusted to his care. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 5.— Chester ( City).— For stealing ( confidence trick) £ 4 17s.— Two Men : lst, b. about 1873, 5ft. 3 to 5in., slender build, c. sallow, moustache grey, long thin nose, turns feet outwards ; dress, fawn raincoat ( grease marks rt. side), dk. striped trousers, butterfly collar, dk. tie.— 2nd, b. about 1893, 5ft 6 to 8in., thick set, c. and h. dk. ; dress, It. brown mackintosh, trilby hat, wore gold rimmed eyeglasses with gold chain over ear. Loser was accosted by the first man, who enquired the address of a certain office, but he was unable to tell him. He then asked the second man the address, and on being informed, told both he was about to lay some money on a billiard match that had already been played. The second man then handed the first £ 1 note, and said he would 6 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. return home to obtain some more money to put on. Loser was then induced to hand the first man 17s. tkl., and at latter's suggestion went home, returned with a further £ 4, which he also gave him, and was told he would receive £ 16. Inf. to the C. C., Chester. DERBYSHIRE. 6.— Alfreton ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) 4s. 6d., 30th ult. Charles Ellis, b. 1891, 5ft. 8in., thin build, c. dk., h. black ( combed down qver 1. eye), e. blue, clean shaven, abscess hole in chin ; dress, brown jacket and vest, khaki trousers, dk. cap, collar and tie, boots. Was given above amount by loser to purchase 500 ex- service men's cards, and failed to return. Frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. ESSEX. 7.- Chelmsford ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheques) 15th inst., £ 2 and engine turned silver cigarette- case ( 4in. long, E. L. scratched inside).- James Beattie, alias Captain Ward, C. R. O. No. 1320- 00, see Case No. 2 current issue for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 8. Cirencester ( Co.).— Frank Evans, Case No. 105, 5- 12- 23, is identical with Frank Riverend Merchant, C. R. O. No. S/ 138154, Cases Nos. 300, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), and 2, 9- 11- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. Sin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, mole rt. cheek. A baker; native of Derby. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at DERBY, BELPER ( Frank Riverend Merchant), UTTOXETER, GAINSBOROUGH ( Frank Riverend Beecroft), SHEFFIELD ( Frank Robert Bennett) CHESTERFIELD ( Frank Beecroft) and on H. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Price, Cirencester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 9.— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 4th inst.— A Man who gave name of George , b. 1880, 5ft. 9in., thin build, c. sallow, h. ( bald top) dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, khaki trousers, army cardigan, tweed mixture coat, grey cap, boots. Stated he was foreman platelayer on L. and N. E. Railway ( false), and had recently been transferred from Cambridge. Left morning of 5th to go to work and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Maskell, Bishops Stortford. KENT. 10.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— For obtaining 10s. and a seaman's union book by false pretences, 12th inst— George Dixon Whitfield, aliases Gordon Dixon Whitfield, Thompson and T. H. Bently, C. R. O. No. 9772- 20, Case No. 20, 14- 12- 23, b. 1894, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, Faith, Hope and Charity rt forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, It. grey trilby hat. A mechanic ; native of Bridlington. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at HULL, CARDIFF and NANTWICH. Stated he was chief steward on s. s. Garth Castle and that he could give loser position as steward, but that he would want above amount to pay his arrears of his Union. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. 11.— Herne Bay ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences ( worthless cheques) ( 7 cases).— Albert Sands, C. R. O. No. 103- 20, Case No. 180, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1881, 5ft. 8in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, mole back of neck, very smart appearance. A butler or moneylender; native of London. Pre. eon. of obtaining valuable security by fraud, conspiracy, forgery, fraud and a minor offence at KIRKHAM ( Albert Sands), ANDOVER, SCARBOROUGH ( Vincent Malgarin) and CLACTON- ON- SEA ( Arthur Allen). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Herne Bay. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 12.— Northampton ( Boro.).-— For conspiracy to defraud, and obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pretences, 15th inst.— Two Men : lst, b. 1883 to 1888, short, stout build, c. dk., e. prominent, clean shaven ; dress, dk. blue overcoat, bowler hat.— 2nd, b. about 1893, 5ft. 2 or 3in., e. prominent, Wodnesday, December 19, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. clean shaven, thin face ; dress, buff coloured overall or coat; apjKiarance of a milkman or warehouse- man. The first man met loser in the street, stated he had come from Chester, and asked to be directed to the Central Offices. On the way he suggested to loser that he should ask the second man, whom they met, where the offices were, as he had somo money to draw over a horse. The first man then left the other two, returned shortly afterwards, stated ho had won £ 80 for his boss, that he had put somo money on for himself and was requested by the second man to put 10s. on for him. Eventually loser was induced to hand over £ 5 10s., to be placed on a horse, and after making excuses both men left loser, promising to return, but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to tho C. C., Northampton. x 13.- Wellingborough ( Co.).- Harold Charles de Vere Percival, Case No. 60, 10- 12- 23, is identical with Harold Percival, C. R. O. No. 21034- 18, b. 1897, Oft. 1 Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, rt. elbow contracted. Native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at BOURNEMOUTH and on B. Visited a farm in Norfolk during strike of farm hands, became engaged to a lady who has a sister employed as secretary to large share- holder of Shell Marketing Co., and by claiming to be entitled to Victoria Cross and D. S. O., obtained post as superintendent with Shell Com- pany. It was later ascertained that he was not entitled to tho decorations referred to, and the Director of Public Prosecutions gave instructions for a warrant to be applied for. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellingborough, OXFORDSHIRE. 14.— Witney ( Co.).— Frank Leonard, Case No. 15, 5- 12- 23, is identical with Frank Riverend Merchant, C. R. O. No. S/ 138154, Cases Nos. 300, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.) and 8 current issue for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hawtin, Witney. SURREY. 15.— Dorking ( Co.).- William Sturt, Case No. 118, 12- 12- 23, is identical with William James Sturt, C. R. O. No. 20599- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. grey. Pre. con. of making false declaration of marriage at COLCHESTER. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin, Dorking. WILTSHIRE. 16.— Marlborough ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 279 17s. at Devizes.—' William Hayward, b. 1872, 5ft. 10in., thin build, h. fair ( turning grey) ; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. grey blanket overcoat ( much worn), cap, soft collar, tie, boots. A turner. Was secretary of the Devizes Liberal Club Thrift Society, and failed to appear at the annual distribution of funds. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Foreman, Marlborough. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 17.— Remanded at St. Albans ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Arthur Wheatley, C. R. O. No. 16763- 18, b. 1897, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. fore- head. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, garagebreaking and a minor offence in CITY OF LONDON and on A, P and W. 18— Remanded at Newbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with horsestealing.— Ernest Patterson, C. R. O. No. S/ 160615, b. 1874, 5ft. 8fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A traveller ; native of Saviletown. Pre. con. of fraud at MAN- CHESTER. 19.— At Ramsgate ( Boro.), charged as Frederick Mitchell with larceny- Alfred Burton, C. R. O. No. S/ 122014, b. 1872, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Great Marlow. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at EAST- BOURNE ( Alfred Burton), BRIGHTON ( Frederick Mitchell) and on T. 20— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Florence Emily Lovitt with bigamy.— Florence Jones, C. R. O. No. 22850- 20, b. 1888, 5ft. 3in., c. ruddy, h. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of a minor offence on B. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 21.— At Horncastle ( Co.), charged as Robert William Jackson with larceny — Walter Ellis Barrow, C. R. O. No. 23869- 20, b. 1904, 4ft. 10Jin., o. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at GREAT YARMOUTH. ' 22.— Remanded at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L.)— H Division case— till 21st inst., charged as Thomas Stephens, with being a suspected person loitering, and assault on Police.— Thomas Stevens, C. R. O. No. 12335- 19, b. 1878, 5ft. 5Jin., medium build, c. ruddy, h. brown, e. grey, moustache dk. brown ; dress, brown jacket and vest, dk. grey trousers, black muffler, boots. A seaman ; native of Vancouver. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and minor offences at LIVERPOOL, WALLASEY ( Thomas Watson), BIRKEN- HEAD ( Thomas Stephens) and MACCLES- FIELD ( Thomas Stevens). 23.— Remanded at Bargoed ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with fraud.— Ernest George Card, C. R. O. No. 1049- 14, b. 1886, 5ft. 7Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A tailor ; native of Tarrant Kingstone. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, attempted fraud and forgery at BLANDFORD ( Ernest Card), TROWBRIDGE, BARGOED and BIRMINGHAM ( Ernest George Card). 24.— At Bristol ( City), charged with fraud.— Beatrice Gebetsberger, C. R. O. No. 14096- 15, Case No. 365, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1888, 5ft. 4in„ o. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar top of head. Native of Oxford. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, forging and uttering and minor offences at WIMBORNE ( Beatrice Gebetsbergers), WAREHAM ( Beatrice Gebetsberger), WESTON- SUPER- MARE, BATH ( Beatrice Gilbert) and on F. 25.— Remanded at St. Albans ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Edward Nias with housebreaking - Edward Richard Nias, C. R. O. No. 4162- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. grey. A clerk; native of London. Pre. con. of minor offences on B, C and V. 26.— At Penrith ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Robert William Harrison, C. R. O. No. 1453- 22, b. 1894, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of larceny at CHELTENHAM. 0 27.— Awaiting trial at C. L. S.— D Division oase— charged as Jean Margaret Sinclair, with obtaining credit by fraud. Obtained board and lodgings at hotel, and when asked for payment, stated she had lost her handbag and money, but would write to her father, Dr. Sinclair, at Glasgow. Her story was subsequently found to be false.— Jean Florence Sinclair, C. R. O. No. 14365- 20, Case No. 360, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1890, 5ft. 2Jin., medium build, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey ; dress, grey costume, dk. blue coat, small blue hat, black stockings and shoes; carried brown leather attache- case. A nurse ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and attempted fraud at BRISTOL, READING ( Jean Florence Sinclair) and AYR ( Margaret Macdonald), 28.— Remanded at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Michael Angelo Collins with warehousebreaking.— Reuben Bland, alias Michael Angelo Collings, C. R. O. No. 10047- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A fitter and turner ; native of Newry, Pre. con. of minor offences at NOTTINGHAM ( Michael Collins) and SHEFFIELD ( Reuben Bland). 29.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged with larceny.— John Riley, C. R. O. No. 18233- 16, b. 1902, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A ship's steward ; native of Halifax. Pre. con. of larceny, possessing house- breaking implements by night and minor offences at HUDDERSFIELD, BLACKPOOL and on D. 30.— Remanded at Belford ( Co.) Pol. a. till 19th inst., charged as Jesse Hargreaves with larceny.— Milton Hargreaves, C. R. O. No. 2678- 23, b. 1904, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at CHELMSFORD. 31.— At Halifax ( Boro.), charged as Olga Musk with larceny.— Jemima Rayne Scott, C. R. O. No. 17800- 18, b. 1895, 5ft. 7Jin., c. pale, h. lt. brown ( dyed), e. brown. A music hall artiste ; native of Whert, near Falkirk. - Pre. con. of larceny at SOUTH SHIELDS. 32.— Remanded at Builth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 19th inst., charged as Henry Sayward with shop- breaking.— George Clarke, C. R. O. No. 110- 21, b. 1886, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, several moles on face. A fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and cycle- stealing at LLANELLY ( Harry Edwards), GOOLE ( Henry Sayward), SENNYBRIDGE ( Henry Edwards), STOCKTON- ON- TEES ( George Edwards) and THORNABY- ON- TEES ( George Clarke). Wodnesday, December 19, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 33— At Bolton.- Matthias Knowles, C. R. O. No. 765- 14, b. 1890, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A stoker ; native of Leigh. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing, fraud, larceny and minor offences at LEIGH, PONTYPRIDD, BOLTON ( Matthias Knowles), MANCHESTER ( John Hart) and on Y. 34— Remanded at Doncaster ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with shopbreaking.— Joseph Sagar, C. R. O. No. 20077- 18, b. 1897, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A fireman native of Barnsley. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, warehousebreaking and minor offences at DON- CASTER, LEEDS, KENDAL, CHESTERFIELD, BURY, LIVERPOOL and on A. 35— Remanded at Church Stretton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged with burglary and larceny.- Thomas Nelson, C. R. O. No. § / l65031, b. 1882, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar over rt. eye. A ship's steward ; native of Salford. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, attempted shopbreaking and minor offences at NORTHWICH, MILLOM ( Thomas Snelson) and CHESTER ( Thomas Nelson). APPREHENSIONS. 36.— MP. D., C. R. O.- - Horace Frederick Beasley, C. R. O. No. 16542- 23, Case No. 1,14- 12- 23. 37.— M. P. D., B Division. - Victor Bates, C. R. O. No. 16696- 18, Case No. 87, 6- 4- 23. See also Case No. 99 current issue. 38 - M. P. D., L Division. William Smith, C. R. O. No. 17679- 17, Case No. 43, 23- 11- 23. 39.— M. P. D., L Division.— Elizabeth Smith, C. R. O. No. 8710- 21, Case No. 43, 23- 11- 23, on S. 40— M. P. D., S Division.— Lilian R. Harvey, Caso No. 3, 23- 11- 23, and identical with Elizabeth Smith, C. R. O. No. 8710- 21. 41. Cheshire, Chester ( City).- Frederick Smith, Caso No. 5, 10x12- 23. 42.— Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Boro.).— W. A. Merrills, Case No. 6, 18- 7- 23, and identical with Don C. Mendoza, C. R. O. No. 12144- 14. See also Case No. 41, 14- 12- 23. 43.— Glamorganshire, Treharris ( Co.).— Ernest George Card, C. R. O. No. 1049- 14, Case No. 4, 14- 12- 23. See also Case No. 23 current issue. 44.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Joseph Kearns, C. R. O. No. 18877- 17, Case No. 15, 12- 12- 23. 45.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Dolly Hall, Case No. 14, 12- 12- 23. 46— Lancashire, Wigan ( Co.).— Matthias Knowles, C. R. O. No. 765- 14, Cases Nos. 16, 12- 11- 23, and 17, 30- 11- 23. See also Case No. 33 current issue. 47 — Lancashire, Wigan ( Co.).— Two Men, Case No. 72, 14- 12- 23. 48 - Stirlingshire, Falkirk ( Co.).- Mary Sinclair, C. R. O. No. 3650- 23, Case No. 15, 29- 8- 23, and sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Ct., 8- 12- 23, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DUMFRIESSHIRE. 49.— Dumfries ( Boro.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to Union since December, 1918.— Albert Speight, alias James Hughes, b. 1888 to 1890, 5ft. 2 or 3in., h. and e. brown, clean shaven, false teeth; dressed neatly in American cut suit, American boots ( size 7). Native of ( believed) West Riding. Came to Dumfries 1914, and married in August, 1917. Has worked as bookmaker's agent and may be found in company of racing men. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Dumfries. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN. ANGLESEY. 50 — Holyhead ( Co.).— 22nd ult., from bedroom, at Llangefni.— Gent's Elgin rolled gold hunter watch, 20 years guarantee inside back case ; gent's silver do., cases much worn, Brown, Coventry, on face; silver cigarette- case, H. H. engraved thereon. Inf. to Supt. Fair, Holyhead. HAMPSHIRE. 55.— Alton ( Co.).— 14th inst., from barrack store room at Bordon.-—- Blue serge suit, nearly new, 2 buttons on jacket, usual pockets, 4 outside pockets to waistcoat, turned- up trousers, hip pocket, J pipe seam to leg, stain top of leg ; pin- head grey do., usual pockets to jacket, 4 outside, and one pockets to waistcoat, turned- up trousers ( repaired at knee), believed makers name F. A. Berry, London, on tab of jacket. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Alton. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 51. Slough ( Co.).— 13th inst., from church, at Farnham Common.— Lt. oak 8- day clock, 8in. to 10in., rounded top, plain face, Roman numerals, chiming apparatus disconnected. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. CHESHIRE. \ 52.— Altrincham ( Co.).— 15th inst., from dwell- ing ( sneak in).— Gent's 14ct. Waltham watch, hunter, white dial, black fingers and numerals, Riverside movement, case chased round edge, Nos. 160866, 5000, 4901, VI.- VI. on inside case and on movement, Mother to John Sedgwick Peck, 1893, engraved inside back of case ; gent's 14ct. watch chain, piece of chain lin. long attached to hold seal; £ 5 Bank of England note; £ 1 Treasury note ; 10s. Treasury note. Inf. to Supt. Lees, Altrincham. DERBYSHIRE. 53.— Buxton ( Co.).— Between 15th and 17th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking cellar window and releasing catch).— Silver salver, flat rim, three feet attached on outside rim, flower design ; silver biscuit- box, about 12in. high, silver lining inside ( loose), figure design ; 2 solid silver fruit spoons ; set of fish carvers, ivory handles, comprised of three knives and three forks and fish carvers ( eight articles all told) ; 2 dessert knives and forks, pearl handles, solid silver. Inf. to Supt. Brady, Buxton. 54. Chesterfield ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., from lorry, at Calow.— 2 brass motor head lamps, square, brass oil lamps, handle on top, about 8in. high, makers name S. Smith & Co., London, thereon ( 1 lamp vessel has Dependence thereon), both in dirty condition. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. LANCASHIRE. 56.— Bury ( Co.).— 14th inst., by housebreaking ( duplicate key) at Radcliffe.— Metal watch, white dial, hunter pattern, Swiss make, black numerals, gold hands, no glass ; rolled gold curb watch chain, long links ; 9ct. medal, H. G. thereon, awarded for football; and £ 1. Inf. to Acting Supt. McHardy, Bury. 57.— Church ( Co.).— 15th inst., by housebreaking at Great Harwood.— Lady's silver lever watch, Swiss make, keywind, black hands, white face, chased back. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Church. 58.— Clitheroe ( Boro.).— Cases Nos. 44, 1- 9- 22 and 64, 14- 5- 23, cancelled. Jewellery recovered and thief arrested. 59.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 15th inst., from clothes line at Stretford.— Three lady's cream Shetland wool nightdresses, three quarter sleeves, low necks, girdle with tassel at each end round waist; lady's cream Shetland wool dressing gown, blue border round edge, girdle with tassel at each end round waist; lady's cream Shetland wool sports coat, ribbed cuffs and ribbed from waist downwards, small tear ( repaired) on one sleeve, Barker's, London, on tab at back ; 2 pairs lady's white cashmere stockings, nearly new ; 2 pairs lady's white silk stockings, nearly new.— Suspicion is attached to A Woman, b. about 1888, 5ft., slim build ; dress, small dk. hat, dk. tight fitting overcoat ( old- fashioned). In possession of basket, 18in. by 12in., containing lemons, which she was hawking. Inf. to Supt Yates, Old Trafford 60.- Seaforth ( Co.).— Between 14th and 16th inst., from dwelling ( sneak in) at Waterloo.— Gent's double- breasted dk. heavy overcoat, velvet collar, usual pockets, Sunderland, Liverpool, on Wednesday, December 19, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. tab, chain hanger, black lining, vent at back, to fit man 5ft. 6in. ; pair of gent's dk. suede gloves, fur lined, size 7, practically new. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. LINCOLNSHIRE 61. Scunthorpe ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., by shopbreaking ( breaking window).— 8 gent's silver watches ; 6 lady's silver wristlet do. ; 3 18ct. dress rings ; 9 9ct. wedding do.; 3 9ct. brooches ; 2 silver do.; 3 9ct. medals ; 3 silver do.; 3 9ct. lockets ; 1 gold seal; 3 22ct. wedding rings ; 2 rolled gold altierts ; 9ct. basket pattern bangle ; rolled gold do. ; rolled gold necklet; 2 9ct. keeper rings : 9ct. keeper twist ring ; 18ct. twist garnet ring ; 7 gent's gold signet, garnet and snake rings; 2 silver cigarette- cases. Inf. to Supt. Johnson, Scunthorpe. NoTTING H AMSHIRE. 62.— Nottingham ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 74, 14- 12- 23. Additional property :— Long gold chain, thin, set quantity of small blister pearls at intervals ; gold fob, made from about 4 strands thin gold chain, swivel and hook at one end, stone seal with initials set in gold other end ; large quantity unused socks, cotton, blue and black covered with clocks, silk, black, black and white, and coloured ; large quantity unused handker chiefs, plain white linen, white with coloured edges, khaki ; variety used ties, all long shapes ; gent's small size black overcoat, lined half silk inside, velvet collar, Studd & Millington, Conduit- street, London, on tab inside, 3 outside and inside pockets ; several tins Three Castles cigarettes, round, 50 size ; several cardboard boxes, con- taining 50 and 100 cigarettes, various makes; 2 boxes cigars. Inf. to Supt. Neate, Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 63 — Ludlow ( Co.).— Between 8th and 14th inst., by shopbreaking ( removing back window), at Clee Hill.-— Brownish- grey mixture tweed jacket, herringbone pattern, single breasted, outside breast pocket, 2 ordinary jackets, 3 bone buttons, words Durable, H. H. Brand, on tab near loop, centre vent at back ; pair of trousers, similar material to jacket, J- lined, permanent turn- up, ordinary side pockets, fit man 5ft. 5 to 7in. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Ludlow. SUFFOLK. 64.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 1st inst., large blue woollen knee rug. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 65.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 4th inst., brown paper parcel, containing 4yds. of green art serge ; 2 lengths of same material made into curtains with ball trimming ; 7yds. of green damask cloth, flowered pattern, both sides alike ; gent's overcoat, navy blue nap cloth, short belt at back, double- breasted, white silk handkerchief in pocket, Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 66.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 8th inst.— 3 lady's costumes ( 1 navy gabardine coat frock, fawn braid trimming, black horn buckle; 1 brown gabardine coat frock, trimming (?) ; 1 navy gabardine coat frock, fawn collar, fawn trimming on bottom, horn buckle) ; 2 rugs ( 1 old- fashioned yellow horse, with red stripes; 1 fawn Jaeger) ; gold brooch, oblong, rounded ends, diamond inset, minus pin and catch ; silver plated chain bag ; 2 pairs lady's gloves ( 1 kid, 1 suede). Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 67.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 11th inst.— Pair gent's boots, believed size 10, Police Boots stamped inside uppers ; lady's dress, fawn with faint blue stripe, It. blue collar and cuffs. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. SURREY. 68.- Chertsey ( Co.).— 15th inst., from parish church.— 8 pieces of Wilton carpet ( brown, red and blue mixture, and a red stripe running down each side), size 4ft. by 3ft. Inf. to Supt. Daws, Chertsey. 69.— Farnham ( Co.).— 11th inst., from motor car at Camberley.— Carriage rug, red and green tartan plaid, about 6ft. square. Inf. to Supt. Lucas, Farnham. 70.— Farnham ( Co.).— 11th inst., from staff college at Camberley.— Pair of Zeiss field- glasses, marked No. 8 and A. D. Magnay thereon, in brown leather case, with initials A. D. M. thereon. Inf. to Supt. Lucas, Farnham. 9' 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. SUSSEX ( WEST). 71.- Worthing ( Co.).— Between 8th and 10th inst., from hotel.— Plain dk. grey suit, size 3, to fit youth age 16 years, heart shaped ticket with Kinch Bros, thereon. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. 72.— Worthing ( Co.).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking window near catch after smearing with mud).— Lady's gold expanding wristlet watch ( link on either side of watch broken), E. M. I), on back ; round blue and pink enamel brooch ; gold do., 2Jin. long, set red stones and [> earl set in leaves ; 9ct. safety tie pin do. ; gold fine link neckchain ; gold fob seal, uncommon make ; silver stamp- case ; revolving fan ; black silk handbag, imitation tortoiseshell frame, engraved with a bird ; fancy dk. brown leather wallet, coloured engraving, pitted with green; bunch of 7 keys. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. WORCESTERSHIRE. 73 — Dudley ( Boro.).— 7th inst., fron^ mail van outside railway station.— Parcel mail bag, the bag when despatched from Birmingham contained a number of parcels, all of w hich had been opened, and from which a number of articles had been extricated. One parcel contained 12 pairs gent's grey suede gloves, semi- gauntlet, fur lined, sizes 78, 8J and 9. Inf. to the C. C., Dudley. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 74 — Hull ( City).- Herbert Attwell, Case No. 37, 10- 12- 23, is identical with James Ross, C. R. O. No. 14452- 22, Case No. 19, 5- 12- 23, b. 1875, 5ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of forgery and fraud at HUDDERSFIELD. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 75.— Bury ( Co.).— Lady's grey suede handbag, Case No. 52, 2- 11- 23. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76— G Division.— 15th inst., " Ford" van. 1921 model. XE- 7123. Engine No. 4067050. 22.4 H. P. Box van body. Colour green, wings black. Near side wing badly damaged. Double doors at rear and glass broken in 1. hand door. Ardath Tobacco Co., Worship Street, E. C., on both sides of van. Excise Licence, 1- 1- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. > 77— G Division.— 17th inst., " Ford" van. XO- 4351. Colour dk. blue. M K. in large circle painted gilt on both sides. Front of van behind driver's seat boarded up with oval windows in centre. Double doors at rear with oval windows, doors fastened with Yale lock. 78 — P Division.— Adverting to Case No. 36, 17- 12- 23. Additional inf.— 1923 model. 22.4 H. P. Worm drive. Upholstery blue leather, Self starter. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 79 — X Division.— 17th inst., " Studebaker." KE- 3522. Four seater body. Colour blue. Two Dunlop and two Michelin tyres. Spare wheel with Beldam tyre attached. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23. attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 80.— P Division.— Adverting to Case No. tt4, 12- 12- 23. Additional inf.— Frame No. 321898. 81— X Division. - Adverting to Case No. 85, 14- 12- 23. Additional inf.— Frame No. should be 325920. - > Wednesday, December 19, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY FOUND. DERBYSHIRE. 82.- Buxton ( Co.).— 9th inst.— Gent's bicycle, 28in. wheels, 26in. frame, rubber pedals, black handle- grips, saddle is loose and cannot be fastened, back hub brake, back fork disconnected from frame, Demon King lamp and metal pump attached, tool- bag contains two spanners, poor condition. Inf. to Supt. Brady, Buxton. 87.- Arton Keeble, C. R. O. No. 14055- 19, was sentenced at Chorley ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 12- 23, to 2 mos. impt. One other case was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 32, 12- 12- 23. 88.— Edward Arthur Stanley Johnson, C. R. O. No. 4911- 15, was sentenced at Surrey Ass., 5- 12- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 19- 11- 23. ' 89.— William Hutcheson, C. R. O. No. S/ 57092, was sentenced at Dundee ( Sheriff) Ct., 8- 12- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 23- 11- 23. MISCELLANEOUS. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 83. Campden ( Co.).— The whereabouts of the below- described is sought for purpose of serving a commitment warrant for non- payment of fine inflicted, 15- 8- 23, for obstruction.- Thomas Kemp, b. 1868 to 1873, 5ft 8 to 10in., bloated appearance. A travelling showman. Travels country attending fetes with ball and bucket game, and is usually accompanied by his wife, who has swing boats. Inf. to Supt. Bunker, Campden. 90.— May Tipple, C. R. O. No. 7581- 18, was sentenced at Halifax ( Boro.).— Pol. Ct., 13- 12- 23, to 1 and 1 mo. impt. ( cons.), for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 40, 14- 12- 23. 91- Ernest William Rainford, C. R. O. No. 2579- 22, was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 14- 12- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 44, 12- 12- 23. 92.— William Harold Willmott, C. R. O. No. 13121- 14, was sentenced at Salisbury ( Co.) P. Sess., 11- 12- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny and fraud. See Case No. 16, 10- 12- 23. KENT. 84.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— The whereabouts of the below- described persons is sought, for the purpose of serving summonses.- Harold Hatherall, b. 1898, 5ft. llin., slight build, h. fair, e. blue- grey, clean shaven, good teeth, well spoken, smart appearance. A confectionery traveller.- George Lambeth, b. 1886, 5ft. 9 or 10in., h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven; dress, navy blue coat and vest, dk. trousers, dk. grey cap, brown scarf, may be wearing dk. grey double- breasted overcoat. A builder's labourer. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 85 - Leeds ( City).— Case No. 66, 23- 11- 23, can- celled.— Peter McLoughlin. Whereabouts not now sought. RE- CONVICTIONS. 86 - Francis Edward Perry, C. R. O. No. 6038- 14, was sentenced at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 14- 12- 23, to 1 mo. impt, See Case No. 42,12- 12- 23. 93.— Reginald Wolstencroft Booth, C. R. O. No. 8873- 14, was sentenced at Bury ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 13- 12- 23, to 2, 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 3 cases), Nine other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 28, 14- 12- 23. 94.— Frederick Roberts, C. R. O. No. S/ 122556, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 26- 11- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 31- 10- 23. 95. John Henry Decaux, C. R. O. No. 1359- 13, was sentenced at Aberdare ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 12- 12- 23, to 3 mos, impt., for larceny. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing and larceny at GUILDFORD, BOURNE- MOUTH and on C and Y. 96.— Thomas Grey, C. R. O. No. S/ 144336, was, at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 6- 12- 23, discharged, handed over to Cullompton Pol., and at Tiverton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 10- 12- 23, sentenced to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 6, 3- 12- 23. 97.— Thomas Quinn, C. R. O. No. 13370- 21, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct(, 15- 12- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 46, 12- 12- 23. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. Boscombe.— Leslie Cowell, C. R. O. Ref. No. 98.— William Morley Harrison,[ C. R. O. No. 11928- 21, was sentenced at Rochdale ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 14- 12- 23, to 3 mos. impt., for receiving. See Case No. 13, 17- 12- 23. 99.— Victor Bates, C. R. O. No. 16696- 18, was sentenced at C. L. S., 5- 12- 23, to 21 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 5- 11- 23. 100.- Harry Johnson, C. R. O. No. 1836- 03, was sentenced as Harry Taylor at Manchester Ass., 26- 11- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for wounding with intent. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, countinghouse breaking and minor offences at ASTON, HANDSWORTH, BURY, SMETH- WICK ( Harry Johnson), BIRMINGHAM ( William King), LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER ( Harry Taylor) and on L. 101- Alexander Ashcroft, C. R. O. No. 2103- 17, was sentenced at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct., ( L.)— L Division case—- 13- 12- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of attempted fraud, larceny, shopbreaking, receiving and a minor offence at WALSALL ( Alexander Evans), BOSTON, BIR- KENHEAD ( Alexander Ashcroft), PONTYPOOL ( Alexander Baker), NUNEATON ( Alexander Ash- croft Evans) and on B, E and N. MISSING. DORSETSHIRE. £ 10 Reward. 102 — Poole ( Co.).— Since 13th inst., after leaving Poole Secondary School to return to his home, at M/ 7268, b 1907 ( looks young ; r), about 5ft., c. fair, h It. brown ( long), e. It hazel, prominent ears, well spoken, slight Yorkshire accent; dress, It giey knicker suit, grey cycling stockings with blue fancy tops, grey overcoat with strap at back, green skull cap with badge of Poole Secondary School, white flannel shirt with dk. stripe, natural colour home made pants, woollen vest, fur backed gloves ( palms repaired with leather). In possession of nearly new Enfield bicycle, black enamelled, red lined, plated handle- bars and rims ( rusty), single speed. Dunlop Warwick tyres ( Warwick on tread), rim brakes, back carrier with brown cloth strap, rubber pedals, Royal Enfield on front upright bar ; and brown leather school bag with strap, name on flap inside; and wallet with newspapor cuttings ( 1 with his photograph as winner of motor cycle competition) and licence to drive motor cycle. It is feared some ill may have befallen him. May seek employment in wireless or motor trades. The above reward will be paid by the father for information leading to his son's recovery. Inf. to Supt. Sprackling, Poole. Printed aad Published for His Majesty's Stationery OMoe by tbe Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, Sew Scotland Yard, Loadon, S. W. 1. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PREss- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 103 S Division. — For stealing 1st inst., from hospital, blue melton overcoat, square shoulders, 2 inside pockets. G. Vernon, alias Kenneth Harwood, b. 1893, 5ft llin., slim build, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, stoops; dress, blue serge suit bowler hat, may be wearing stolen overcoat. Wm patient in Manor House Hospital, and left 1st inst., and the property was shortly afterwards missed. Inf. to C. R. O. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 104. Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining money by false pretences.- Francis Kingsley O'Connor, alias Francis O'Connor, C. R. O. No. 4932- 19, Case No. 298, Supplement B ( Vol. X.), b. 1902, 5ft. lOin., c. fresh, li. dk. brown, e. grey. A cook; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at HOLYHEAD ( Francis kingsley O'Connor), in CITY OF LONDON ( Francis Kinsley O'Connor BOOTLE ( John Francis Kingsley O'Connor), LIVERPOOL ( John Kingley O'Connor) and on Y. On 21st ult. was engaged as messboy on s. s. Maud Llewellyn and was given advance note for £ 1 6s. Cashed the note and went aboard the vessel, was then given £ 2 18s. by the engineer to go ashore and purchase provisions. Did not . return and a wristlet watch was missed shortly afterwards. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, dk. grey soft hat. McGovern was employed as warehouseman by losers prior to date of offence. Inf. to tho C. C., Liverpool. 107.— Rochdale ( Co.).— For stealing, 15th inst., from licensed premises, at Middleton, pair rolled gold spectacles, in black tin case ; lady's hair slide ; pair gent's black boots, size 8, Derby fronts, Whcatshcaf brand, nearly new.— Dr. Carlyle, aliases Noon and The Mad Doctor, b. 1863. 5ft. 6in., h. dk. ; dress, fawn raincoat, bowler hat, collar and tie, boots. Has recently called upon shopkeepers and publicans, representing he is a broken down doctor and has performed operations on local residents. Prescribed for people! with complaints, the prescriptions being worthless. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. LANCASHIRE. 105. - Lancaster ( Boro.).— For housebreaking ( forcing window), 13th inst.. and stealing rolled gold wristlet watch and leather strap ; and 3s.— A Man, b. 1903, 5ft. 8in., stiff build, clean shaven, slouches ; dress, dk. suit ( kniokerbockers) and dk. cap. Inf. to tho C. C., Lancaster. 106. Liverpool ( City).-- For stealing from ware- house, 24th ult., motor cycle ( recovered).— William McWhirter, b. 1878. 5ft, 7 or 8in., medium build, c. fair. h. sandy, clean shaven ; dress, dk. blue suit, bowler hat.— James McGovern, alias McGrath. b. 1883 , 5ft, lOin., slim build, c. sallow, 0