THE POLICE & GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1928. No. 152, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications ( or insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed aa directed tharaon. In all oaaea the Officer signing the request ( or the insertion o( any announcement will be wnoiiy responsible ( or any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Oommiteioner of Police of Ike Metropolis* APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 1.— Woodville ( Co.).— Alfred Frederick Brooks, Case No. 61, 17- 12- 23, is identical with Joseph Postlewhite, alias Arthur Richard Burgess C. R. O. No. 47- 15, Cases Nos. 21, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 288, Supplement B ( Vol. X.), b. 1894, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown ( bald on top), e. blue, scars nose, jaw, head and over 1. eye. A fitter; native of Luton. Pre. con. of housebreaking, fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at DUNSTABLE, LUTON ( Alfred Richard Turpin), LIVERPOOL, LANCASTER ( Alfred Richard Saunders), SWINDON ( Archibald Hilliard), CORK ( Sidney Dyer) and on K, N, P and X. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Woodville. DURHAM. 2.— Durham ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) 21st inst., gent's brown waterproof overcoat, double- breasted, belt; khaki woollen muffler; airman's leather helmet, fur on front; pair Triplex motor goggles; Mecco safety razor, in small leather case.- Arthur Jock Willison, C. R. O. No. 1670- 12, Case No. 19, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1893, 5ft. 8| in., c. dk., h. brown ( turning grey, thin on* top), e. blue, clean shaven, scar top of head and on rt. chin ; dress, brown suit with purple pin stripe ( double- breasted jacket), khaki muffler, stolen overcoat and helmet, boots with fancy tops. A seaman; native of Toronto. Pro. con. of larceny, fraud and embezzlement at LONGTON, LICHFIELD, STOKE- ON- TRENT, STOCKTON- ON- TEES, EASTLEIGH, PORTS- MOUTH ( Arthur Kemp Wharton) and READING ( Arthur Jock Willison). Stated he was on leave from H. M. Navy, and also obtained loan of £ 1 from loser. Inf. to Supt. Foster, Durham. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 3.— Neath ( Co.).— For housebreaking and stealing at Baglan, 14th inst., gent's black and green mixture overcoat.— Cyril Elias, aliases Bill Cook and Jack Williams, b. 1901, 6ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, no upper teeth, scar upper lip and over 1. eye ; dress, blue serge suit, grey trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots, may be wearing stolen overcoat. Native of Monmouth. May be found sleeping out. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. HAMPSHIRE. 4.— Southampton ( Boro.).'— Adverting to Case No. 88, 16- 11- 23.— Edward Stafford and Harry Ernest Stafford. Amended inf.— Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. KENT. 5.— Cranbrook ( Co.). — For stealing ( lodgings) at Benenden, 23rd inst., lady's 9ct. wrist watch, * y • 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. plain white face, black numerals, 1 strap holder missing. C. F. Roberts, b. 1876 to 1878, about 6ft., c. fair, h. dk. brown, e. grey ( prominent), gold tooth rt. upper jaw, well educated ; dress, greenish- grey Raglan overcoat, ( largo pockets), black morning coat, dk. grey trousers, grey velour hat, butterfly collar, black bow, brown spats, boots. Stated he came from Ireland. Took lodgings at an hotel, 21st inst., and absconded 23rd inst. without paying his bill. Left behind : imitation brown leather traveller's case, containing 2 Petrolite sample lamps, together with an order book and several circulars advertis- ing petrol lamps, and bearing the firm's address, The Petrolite Lamp Company, 30, Victoria- street, S. W. I. Inf. to Supt. Cochrane, Cranbrook. 6.— Dartford ( Co.).— For stealing £ 12 10s., at Farningham, 1st inst. Sidney Meredith, aliases Sidney Sykes and Sidney Meredith Sykes, C. R. O No. 8713- 18, b. 1897, 6ft. 2£ in., c. f^ esh, h. dk- brown, e. grey. A fitter ; native of Hove. Pre- con. of larceny and receiving on B and T. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Fowles, Dartford. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Seaforth ( Co.).— Louis Farrington, Case No. 6, 17- 12- 23, is identical with Louis Farrington, C. R. O. No. 20990- 22, b. 1906, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at LIVER- POOL ( Co.). Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. 10.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For stealing ( person) at Waterloo, 21st inst.— 2 brown leather handbags ( 1 recovered); link rosary beads; and 10s.— A Man, b. 1898 to 1903, 5ft. 5in., medium build ; dress, brown mackintosh and cap. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. LINCOLNSHIRE. 11. - Grimsby ( Boro.).— Bert Attwell, Case No. 15, 14- 12- 23, is identical with James Ross, C. R. O. No. 14452- 22, Case No. 74, 19- 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. Amended inf.'- Initial on one of the brushes should read M, and not L as previously shewn. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Grimsby. 7. - Gravesend ( Boro.).— For wife maintenance arrears.— George Womar, b. 1884, 5ft. 8in., c. ruddy, h. dk., clean shaven, prominent front teeth ; dress, blue serge suit or green sports coat, skull cap, probably blue jersey. A steel bender. May be found working at shipyards. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. 8.- Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For stealing, 23rd inst., gent's Imperial Bedford bicycle, black enamelled, lined green and yellow, transfer on head, No. 10272 stamped on tube under saddle, 28in. x ljin. wheels, Dunlop roadster tyres, mudguards, rubber pedals, handle- bars slightly rusty, 1. grip broken, brakes, rusty revolving bell, new electric lamp, Clincher pump, toolbag containing puncture repair outfit attached.— A Man, I), about 1888, about 5ft. 9in., h. fair, believed clean shaven ; dress, blue jacket, cap, black boots and leggings, respectable appear- ance. Met loser in the street and asked for the loan of the bicycle for a few minutes to go to the railway statjon. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. 12.— Lincoln ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 3, between 18th and 20th inst.— Fred Clements ( believed false), b. about 1888, 5ft. 5 or 6in., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. ( wavy), clean shaven, Roman nose, small chin, rt. elbow withered, husky voice, Scottish accent; dress, pepper and salt coloured suit, black trilby hat, soft collar. Told loser he was a draughtsman and employed locally ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Lincoln. MIDLOTHIAN. 13.— Edinburgh ( City).— For stealing ( servant) 22nd inst., brown fibre suit- case, 2ft. by 16in., handle at top, 2 locks, may have J. R. on side ; lady's brown velour cloth coat, with large fur collar, 1 button at front, 2 outside slit ] » ockets, wide sleeves, body half lined with nigger brown material, almost new ; Coyote fur, It. with dk. stripes, figured silk lining, head, large tail and 2 paws, fastens with clip and chain ; white charmeuse wedding dress, lined silk and lace, oval ornament with pearl beads with long drops down front, 0 Wednesday, January 3, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT—•• continued. fastens at shoulder, ninon sleeves ; lady's navy blue costume, coat has black braid round foot, . small plain collar with belt, bluish figured lining, slit pocket inside coat, little braiding round the cuffs, black bono buttons, 2 small buttons at neck for collar, 2 tabs at sleeves ; lady's It. grey cloth costume, low waist with broad belt, braided, steel ornaments at side, collar braided, inside pocket in coat, frock embroidered with heliotrope and grey silk in front, loose belt, almost new ; black satin frock with large black net collar, embroidered with gold coloured material, pink silk rose at foot of collar, 2 rosettes of blaojc ribbon either side ; fawn gabardine frock, plain with braid down sides, belt, peaks at foot, fastens 1. shoulder, wide sleeves ; lady's fawn corded silk frock, largo cream coloured georgette collar edged with black, short sleeves, cuffs of same material as collar, also edged with row of black silk, buttons down front, 2 pleats at either side ; pink crepe de chine camisole ; pink satin do. ; navy blue crepe de chine blouse ; yellow dressing jacket, wide sleeves, Charles Jenner & Co. on tab ; 3 white woollen undervests ; 3 lady's white night- dresses ; black leather handbag, double straps, fastens at front; 2 black leather purses ; numbe r handkerchiefs; pair yellow chamois leather gauntlet gloves, with fringes ; pair brown leather do. ; 3 pairs silk stockings ( 2 pairs nigger brown, 1 pair black); pair grey silk stockings.— Elizabeth Graham, aliases Betty and Effie Shaw, b. 1905, 5ft. 3 or 4in., well built, c. ruddy, h. black ( bobbed), e. grey, nose slightly turned up, artificial teeth, well spoken ; dress ( probably) stolen clothing. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. STAFFORDSHIRE. 15.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Benjamin Walton Case No. 115, 14- 12- 23, whose apprehension is sought for failing to appear on summons for abusive language, is identical with Benjamin Walton, C. R. O. No. 108- 14, b. 1891, 5ft. 3fin., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. grey, scar under 1. jaw. A hawker; native of Lichfield. Pre. con. of house- breaking, larceny, fraud on railway and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, SHREWSBURY and BURNLEY. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. 16.— Walsall ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee) 9s., 10th inst.— Harriet Dawkes, b. about 1867, 5ft., slim build, h. dk., large front teeth, lost 4th finger, wore bandage on forehead. Was entrusted with a ring to pledge, but failed to return, and it was subsequently found that the ring had been pledged by her for above amount. Accompanied by a man known as Jack ( not wanted), b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 8 or 9in., h. brown, clean shaven, false teeth, hoarse voice. A bricklayer's labourer. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. 17.— Walsall ( Boro.).— For obtaining 2 blouses by false pretences, 21st inst.— A Girl, b. about 1907, 5ft. 2in., slim build, c. pale ; dress, dk. coat or costume, black hat, It. scarf, boots. Said she had been sent for the blouses by a customer ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. SOMERSETSHIRE. 14.— Taunton ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), 20th inst., 2 blank cheques, Nos. A 26574 and 5.— Henry Jordan, aliases Lieut. H. Jordan and Bernard M. Gardener, C. R. O. No. 6337- 21, Case No. 3, 17- 12- 23, b. 1893, 5ft. 8in., slight build, c. fair, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, gold tooth rt. upper jaw, well spoken ; dress, fawn raincoat, grey cap, collar and tie, brown boots. An engineer ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of fraud at AYLESBURY, RINGWOOd, HARRO- GATE, SOUTHAMPTON and MUTLEY. Hired motor car and drove to a farm with a view to purchase same. Whilst left alone in the house stole tho cheques and afterwards tendered one in pay ment of hire of car. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. SURREY. 18.— Dorking ( Co.).— For obtaining a quantity of cigars and cigarettes by false pretences ( worth- less cheque), 17th inst.-— James Beattie, aliases George Hirst, Thomas Ward, John Smart, Captain Ker Seymour, James Anderson and Captain Thomas B. Ward, C. R. O. No. 1320- 00, Cases Nos. 326, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), and 7, 19- 12- 23, b. 1859, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. ( bald top) and e. grey, lost 3rd rt. finger. 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. Gave cheque, No. C. 768199, on Barclays Bank, Bournemouth, in payment. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin, Dorking. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. SUSSEX ( EAST). 19.— Uckfield ( Co..— For obtaining 2s. 6d. by false pretences, at Crowborough, 12th inst.— W. J. Cowley, b. 1899 or 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. pale, h. dk., e. small and piercing; dress, dk. suit, dk. trilby hat, white scarf, boots.— John McIntyre, b. 1891 to 1893,5ft. 9 or 10in., c. ruddy, e. small full face, clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, long dk. overooat, bowler hat, white cricket shirt, It. tie-. Told the local secretary of tho British Legion they were members of tho Chelsea Branch ( false), and had boon sent by the secretary of the local ox- Sorvice Men's Club. Identical with W. J. Cawley and J. McIntire, Case No. 33, 17- 12- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Budgen, Uckfield. WARWICKSHIRE. 20.— Warwick ( Co.).— For obtaining food by falso pretences, 10th and 11th inst.— Harry Vears, alias Fred Dawson, C. R. O. No. 12753- 23, b. 1891, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, grey check jacket and trousers, It. grey trilby hat with black band, blup and white striped shirt, collar, white striped tie, heavy nailed boots, wore signet ring. In possession of lady' s black enamelled bicycle, 22in. frame, brakes, plated raised handle- bars, Dunlop tyre back wheel, now saddle, dress guard, Butcher, Kenilworth, transfer on front. Pro. con. of fraud and larceny at STOKE and WARWICK. Stated ho was buying poultry for a Birmingham firm ( falso). Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Warwick. WILTSHIRE. 21.— Swindon ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences. Douglas, b. 1888 to 1893, about 5ft. 7in., o. dk., h. black, clean shaven, prominent yellow teeth ; dress, It. trench coat, It. trilby hat. Represented ho was local agent for Bryant and May, and obtained food and lodging, and also £ 1, by stating ho required it to pay his contribution to a alato club at Blackpool. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Swindon. 22!— Swindon ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 4 6s.— Frederick Wood, b. 1888, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. fresh h. and e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, dk. brown overcoat, grey cap, boots. A clerk ; native of Dover. Absconded 11th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Swindon. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 23.— Remanded at Ludlow ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as Harold Gilchrist with attempted larceny.— Matthew Harold Gilchrist, C. R. O. No. 11899- 23, b. 1902, 5ft. 8in„ c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at COLWYN BAY and KNIGHTON. 24.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— S Division case— till 4th prox., charged with larceny.— Charles Stephen Hough, C. R. O. No. 10464- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. 4£ in., stiff build, c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, bust of woman back rt. hand ; dress, grey suit, grey trilby hat, boots. A collier; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary at NOTTINGHAM. 25.— On J, charged with housebreaking and stealing ornaments and silk skirt. — Arthur Leonard Boxley, C. R. O. No. 13930- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, blue and white muffler, grey cap, boots. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and housebreaking at PEEBLES and HAMILTON. 26.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with larceny and receiving. - William Smith, C. R. O. No. 3- 16, b. 1880, 5ft. 4fin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A tinsmith ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, receiving and minor offences at GLASGOW and BIRMINGHAM. 27.— At Ilkeston ( Co.), charged as William Wiltshire with larceny.— William Wilshire, C. R. O. No. 5772- 14, b. 1898, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar over 1. eye. A hawker; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, fraud, fowlstealing and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM ( Robert Johnson), CHESTER- FIELD ( William Wilsher), MANSFIELD and ECKINGTON ( William Wiltshire). Friday, December 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 28.— At Nottingham ( City), charged with loiter- ing with intent. George Bratley, C. R. O. No. 530- 14, Case No. 343, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1896, 5ft. 5$ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, ring tattooed 1st 1. finger. A compositor ; native of Pendleton. Pre. con. of schoolhousebreaking, larceny, cyclcstealing, warehousebreaking, shop- breaking and minor offences at DERBY, LEICESTER, MANCHESTER, YORK, HULL, HEDON, NOTTINGHAM ( George Bratley), BLACKPOOL ( George Lound) and on L. 29.— Awaiting trial at Devon Q. Sess., 2nd prox., committed from Exeter ( Co.), charged with burglary.— John Duffy, aliases John Barlow. Josoph Hargreaves, William Jones and John Ford, C. R. O. No. 716- 05, b. 1884, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, house- breaking, larceny and minor offences at BRAD- FORD ( John Duffy), MANCHESTER, SALFORD, YORK, WAKEFIELD, STRANGEWAYS ( William Hargreaves), SADDLEWORTH and LEEK ( William Barlow). 30.— Remanded at Highgate P. Sess. ( L.)— Y Division Case— till 28th inst., charged with stealing ( trick) whiskey and brandy. Orders spirits to be sent to local address, and intercepts messenger.— Sidney George Cooper, C. R. O. No. 14986- 23, b. 1902, 5ft. 8in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. groy, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, blue overcoat with velvet collar, black trilby hat, brown tie ; smart appearance. Pre. con. of larceny at ASHFORD. 31.— Remanded at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as George Rogers with attempting to obtain charitable contributions by fraud. George Williams, C. R. O. No. 13387- 19, b. 1891, 5ft. 7in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of a minor offence on K. 32.— Remanded at Lincoln ( City) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Herbert Monkhouse with larceny ( person), and loitering.— Edward Monk- house,' C. R. O. No. 4546- 20, b. 1890, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A seaman ; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny ( person), and minor offences at GATES- HEAD, SOUTH SHIELDS, LEEDS, YORK, RIPON, EASINGWOLD ( Edward Monkhouse) and NEWCASTLE ( Edward Major Monkhouse). 33.— Remanded at Thorne ( W. R.) Pol. Ct, till 31st inst., charged with shopbreaking.— William Frost, C. R. O. No. 96- 18, b. 1898, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A miner; native of Denaby. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, shopbreaking and a minor offence at ROTHERHAM, STOKE and DONCASTER. 34.— At Liverpool ( City), charged as Joseph McGrath with larceny.— Thomas Murtagh, alias Mustagh, C. R. O. No. 13561- 21, b. 1888, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, lost rt. arm. Pre. con. of fraud on railway and minor offences at NORTH- AMPTON and on X. 35.— Remanded at Thorne ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged with shopbreaking.— Harold Frost, C. R. O. No. 2990- 22, b. 1903, oft. 5fin„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Native of Stoke on- Trent. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and minor offences at PEMBROKE DOCK. 36.— At Halifax ( Boro.), charged as James McGreasy or McCreasy with larceny ( 2 cases).— Alexander Bonney, C. R. O. No. 12437- 20, b. 1891, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. black, e. dk. brown. A boiler coverer.; native of Longton. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at CHORLEY, PRES- TON ( Co.), and BOLTON. 37.— Remanded at Norwich ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst,, charged as Reginald Charles Symonds with cyclestealing.— Henry Wood, alias Henry Simmonds, C. R. O. No. S/ 141895, b. 1879, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A blacksmith; native of India. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and bigamy at MONMOUTH ( Henry' Wood), GLOUCESTER ( Harry Wood), and on D. 38.— Remanded at Coventry ( City) Pol Ct. till 31st inst., charged as Albert Llewelyn with house- breaking and larceny.— Albert Edward Llewellyn, C. R. O. No. 1024- 13, b. 1887, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A silversmith ; native of Birmingham, where he has cons, for larceny, cyclestealing, shopbreaking and burglary. 39.— At Birmingham ( City), charged with possessing base coin.— George Gallon, alias Jack Phipps, C. R. O. No. 21031- 21, b. 1890, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. An engineer ; native of Stockton. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM ( George William Gallon), UTTOXETER ( George Gallon) and on V. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 28, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 40.— At Woking ( Co.), charged as Frederick Wilson with fraud- William Hunt, C. R. O. No. 191- 05, Case No. 21, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1874, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A butcher ; native of Kirkton- in- Lindsey. Pre. con. of fraud, forgery, larceny, horsestealing and minor offences at LEEDS, ' RETFORD, CANTER- BURY, WELLINGBOROUGH, SHEFFIELD ASHFORD, WARRINGTON. SLEAFORD, ( William Hunt), HARLOW ( William Watson), NANTWICH ( William Wilson), WAKEFIELD ( George Hatfield) and LINCOLN ( George Atkinson). LANCASHIRE. 41.— Rochdale, ( Co.).— Remanded at Middleton, charged with larceny and fraud. Posed as a doctor, visited shopkeepers in Lanci\ shire and Yorkshire, and stated he had performed an opera- tion on a local resident, told than they appeared to bo suffering from a certain complaint, and persuaded them to purchase pills, etc., which were later found to be worthless.-— William Morrison, aliases Dr. Carlisle, Dr. Noon, etc., b. 1873 ( looks younger), 5ft. 4Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, blue scar 1. forehead. A coachman ; native of Ashton- under- Lyne. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. APPREHENSIONS. 42.— M. P. D., K Division.- Henry Wood, C. R. O. No. S/ 141895, Case No. 1, 9- 9- 21. See also Case No. 37 current issue. 43.— Cambridgeshire, Newmarket ( Co.).— George Henry Shadrack, Case No. 6, 5- 12- 23. 44. Cheshire, Macclesfield ( Boro.). Renshaw, Case No. 74, 17- 7- 22, and identical with William Goss, C. R. O. No. 4262- 15. See also Case No. 57, 17- 12- 23. 45.— Essex, Brentwood ( Co.).— Joseph Fuller, Case No. Ill, 13- 7- 23, and identical with Frederick Charles Miller, C. R. O. No. 3738- 22, and sentenced 27- 9- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.), for larceny ( 2 cases). 46.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Boro.).— Harry Ernest Stafford, Case No. 88, 16- 11- 23. 47— Lancashire, Leigh ( Co.).— John Davis, C. R. O. No. 20990- 19, Case No. 65, 17- 12- 23. 48.— Lancashire, Leigh ( Co.). — Thomas Lavender, Case No. 72, 5- 11- 23. 49.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John William Sloan, Case No. 128, 26- 9- 23. 50.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Edith Edwards, Case No. 182, 24- 10- 23. 51.— Lancashire, Rochdale ( Co.).— Dr. Carlyle, Case No. 107, 19- 12- 23. See also Case No. 41 current issue. 52.— Northumberland, Morpeth ( Co.).— Robert Parr, Case No. 91, 29- 10- 23. 53.— Surrey, Woking ( Co.).— Arthur Cushing, C. R. O. No. 19522- 20, Case No. 11,10- 9- 23; 10 ( Hertford), 12- 9- 23, on B, and remanded till 29th inst. 54.— Yorkshire ( N. R.), Middlesbrough ( Boro.). — George William Falloon, C. R. O. No. 13159- 19, Case No. 27, 4- 4- 23, at Nottingham ( City), charged as George Mascal with larceny and receiving. 55.— Yorkshire, ( W. R.), Rotherham ( Boro.).— Two Men, Case No. 151, 9- 5- 23, and identical with James Higgins, C. R. O. No. 1298- 05, and George Edward Muller, C. R. O. No. 2521- 02. See also Cases Nos. 45 and 46, 24- 12- 23. 56.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).— Frederick Samuel Davies, C. R. O. No. 310- 14, Cases Nos. 6, 24- 12- 23, and 15 ( Manchester), 10- 8- 23, and sentenced, 24- 12- 23, to 7 days impt. Friday, December 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. Dorothy Denman, Case No. 118, 12- 12- 23. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 57.— Newtown ( Co.).- David Roberts, C. R. O. No. 218- 14, Case No. 114, 14- 12- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newtown. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tampling, Dorking. SURREY. 58 — Dorking ( Co.).— William James Sturt, 0 C. R. O. No. 20599- 21, Case No. 15, 19- 12- 23.— PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 59.— S Division.— 22nd inst., by housebreaking ( breaking ground floor window).— Gent's gold watch, half hunter, G. T. V. in monogram at back ; gold curb double chain, locket attached, photo of lady and lock of hair plaited in gold inside ; 5 gent's gold rings ( 1 snake, set 6 diamonds in row on neck ; 1 set topaz and 2 diamonds ; 1 plain ; 1 memorial, set diamond, plaited hair, In loving memory and H. V. thereon ; 1 single stone diamond); 7 tie- pins ( 2 gold Field Marshal's swords, set diamonds, rubies and pearls ; 1 true lover's knot, set sapphire ; 1 Prince of Wales feathers, set pearls ; 1 platinum, composed of 2 rings, set diamond in centre ; 1 black pearl, pear shape ; 1 gold, set large opal) ; 2 gold wrist watches, expanding bands ; gold stud, set ruby ; 2 ebony hair brushes, G. V. in silver thereon; cut glass match- stand, silver mounted ; sheet; tablecloth, V. 2 in red cotton thereon ; 4 shirts ( 2 white, 2 coloured) ; 24 lady's cambric handkerchiefs ; 2 silver serviette- rings ; silk scarf, red and blue stripes ; silver wrist watch, leather strap ; safety pin, set pink and white pearls in gold ; watch fob, dress, black silk and gold ; black ebony clothes brush, white bristles, initials G. V. in silver thereon. Inf. to C. R. O. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. DERBYSHIRE. 60.— Buxton ( Co.).— By housebreaking ( believed cellar grating insecure).—£ 5.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, .5ft. Sin. to 5ft. 7in., stiff build ; dress, dk. large square pattern cloth overcoat with belt at back, fastened in centre with either 2 or 3 buttons, dk. trilby hat. Inf. to Supt. Brady, Buxton. 61.- Chesterfield ( Co.).— 20th or 21st inst., by housebreaking ( forcing window with jemmy), * A Hasland.— Brass clock, stands on 2 legs, about 7in. high, upon ovttl brass base : diamond cluster ring, gold, believed 8 stones in cluster, set in gold. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. HAMPSHIRE. 62.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— 21st inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window with instru- ment).— Brown skunk muff, 7 strands, size about 18in. by 24in., flat, lined brown satin; do., believed 6 strands, size 18in. wide, barrel shape, lined brown satin ; brown skunk stole, about 5ft. long, and 18in. wide, lined brown satin, loops for arm rest. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. 63.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 21st inst., lady's black musquash coat, brown beaver collar and cuffs, lined purple brocade and yellow flowers. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. ( all stamped on soles and tabs British Shoe Co.).— Suspicion is attached to A Woman, b. about 1891, 5ft. 2 or 3in., thin build, c. pale ; dress, shabby clothes. Accompanied by a gifl, about 4 yrs., and in possession of an old perambulator. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. 66.— Watford ( Co.).— 19th or 20th inst., from an unlocked stable.— 3 sets of harness : 1st, black patent leather, fit cob about 14 hands, brass mounts, initials engraved on blinkers, forehead str? p composed of It. and dk. green leather ; 2nd, brown leather, fit c< 4b 12 hands, brass mounts, rrrr. s plaited ; "'• vl, bro^- n Wther, fit cob 12 hands, brass mounts, round leather reins ; pair new brown leather reins, fitted with silver plated buckles ; pair brass carriage candle lamps, oval glasses, 4in. by Sin. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 67.— Huntingdon ( Co.).'— 15th inst., from motor car, at Alconbury Weston.-— Gent's long green overcoat, leather lined, top button broken.'— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Peter McNamara, b. 1888, 5ft. 8 or 9in., h. brown ( inclined to ginger), clean shaven ; dress, black or very dk. blue jacket and trousers, green knitted waistcoat, grey cap, woollen muffler, brown boots. Native of Ireland. Inf. to the D. C. C., Huntingdon. HERTFORDSHIRE. _ i 64.— Hertford ( Co.).— Between 13th and 15th inst.— Plain silver plated kettle, spirit lamp and stand ; silver plated tea pot, chased ; do. tray, round and chased, W. engraved centre, 1ft. in diameter, on 3 curved feet; silver milk- jug and sugar- basin, chased; silver plated tankard, capacity 1 pint ( believed) J. W. K. engraved on side ; do. tofcfet rack, chased ; do. coffee pot, chased. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. 65.— Watford ( Co.).— 15th inst., from boot shop. — Pair gent's brown willow calf boots, size 6, Boston toes with caps, Oxford fronts ; gent's black box calf boot, size 2, Oxford front, with toecap ; do., size 2, plain Derby front, plain sole and heel KENT. 68.— Chatham ( Co.).— 18th or 19th inst., from school.— Bottle Eau- de- Cologne ; brown leather attache- case, 18in. by 12in., H. H. M. on side; 2 doz. electro plated forks, 6 do. dessert spoons, name S. Barrow & Ca, Victoria Street, thereon ; and £ 1 0s. 6d. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. 69.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 64, 14- 12- 23. Additional property : Gent's rather long gold watch chain, square close links ; lady's long gold neckchain, rope pattern ; brown crocodile leather note- case, 9ct. corners ; Onoto and Youngman self- filling fountain pens. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend.