T H E POLICE & GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30. 1924. No. 13, VOL XI All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should bo addressed to THE 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 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 oj the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Stourbridge Certified Institution, 17th inst.— Frederick Bamber, alias Churchouse, C. R. O. No. 21194- 20, b. 1905, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and a minor offence at BOURNEMOUTH and POOLE. Inf. to above office. 2-— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Turner's Court Farm Colony, Wallingford, 17th inst.— John Nickson, C. R. O. No. 8272- 20, b. 1901, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A driver ; a mental defective ; native of Blackpool, where he has cons, for larceny. Is believed to be making his way to Manchester. Inf. to above office. 3.— E Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 66 17s., 25th inst.— Herbert Charles Dewing, b. 1906, 5ft. 8in., thin build, c. blotchy, h. dk., scar centre of forehead ; dress, dk. brown suit, soft collar, dk. grey double- breasted overcoat, black tie, shoes. Was employed as clerk by firm of builders merchants, and took the money from a desk. Inf. to C. R. O. 4.— K Division.— For indecent assault on boy. — Charles Frederick Noble, b. 1889, 5ft. 8 or 9in., o. sallow, h. black, e. blue, wears pince- nez, clean shaven, lump top of nose, scar bridge of nose ; dress, black suit, brown overcoat, It. grey felt hat, boots. A schoolmaster ; native of London. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 5.— N Division.— For embezzlement.— Mary Flowers, b. 1867, 5ft., stout build, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. brown, North Country accent; dress, long black coat, blue skirt, black hat ( trimmed black feather). Was employed as deputy at lodging house, collected money from lodgers, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 6.— S Division.— For stealing, 12th November, 1923, lady's coney seal coat, fox fur and muff.— Richard Stephens, abases Frank Garcia, Johnson, Francis Garcia and David Barclay, C. R. O. No. 1408- 13, b. 1889, 5ft, 5fin., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, dk. moustache, high cheek bones, prominent nose, erect, walks quickly, scar 1. cheek, rt. hand and back 1. thumb, female rt., anchor and hairy mole 1. forearm ; dress, brown coat and waistcoat, slate- grey trousers, boots. A painter; native of New Zealand. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, burglary and a minor offence at YSTRAD ( Johnson Williams), LLANDAFF ( Richard Stephens) and on D and S. Has also con. for larceny in NEW ZEALAND. Stole the above property from his wife and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 7.— Aylesbury ( Co.).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the Union at Leigh ton Buzzard.— Henry John Brandon, b. 1871, 6ft. 2in., h. grey, iron- grey moustache, round shouldered, stoops ; sometimes wears black morning coat and striped trousers. A carpenter. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Lent, Aylesbury. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 8.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— For stealing Triumph motor cycle and sidecar ( recovered), 15th or 16th inst.— Harold Cunningham, b. 1897, 5ft. 6 or 7in., thin build, c., h. and e. dk., clean shaven, small sharp features, refined ; dress, blue nap overcoat with velvet collar and belt at back, It. trilby hat, khaki overall motor cycling leggings, brown boots. The motor cycle and sidecar were found abandoned, 16th inst., at Hatfield. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 9.— Broxton ( Co.).— For larceny, cash, etc., from football pavilion, at Upton, by Chester.— James William Clough, C. R. O. No. 1900- 11, Case No. 201, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1882, 5ft. l| in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, thin face, butterfly rt. wrist; dress, brown trousers ( dyed), dk. grey overcoat, dk. trilby hat, boots. A mechanic ; native of Bradford. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, receiving, housebreaking and minor offences at BURNLEY ( James William Clough), GLOSSOP, DUKENFIELD ( John William Clough), ACCRINGTON ( Harry Granville) and BURY ( Harry Clough). May be accompanied by a woman and 3 children, and call on cricket club secretaries and seek employment as grounds- man. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yale, Broxton. 10.— Runcorn ( Co.).— Sylvanus Mansefield, Case No. 3, 28- 1- 24, is identical with Jonas Christie, C. R. O. No. 1521- 20, b. 1897, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, lost 3 rt. fingers. An engineer ; native of Quebec. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and larceny at LIVERPOOL, SUTTON COLDFIELD, FORMBY, CHESTER CASTLE and WIGAN. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. DERBYSHIRE. 11 .— Chesterfield ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 5, 28- 1- 24. Ada Cafferty.— Amended inf.— Should read Ada Cafarty. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 12.— Treharris ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee), motor cycle, December last.— George Percival Jones, b. about 1903, 5ft, 7 or 8in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, usually blue or grey suit. In early December loser met with accident to his motor cycle at Caerphilly and was wheeling it through the town when he met Jones who was given the machine to repair. On 24th ult., Jones offered the cycle for sale, and on 14th inst. it was found on roadside smashed up. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Davies, Treharris. HAMPSHIRE. 13.— Gosport ( Co.).— For stealing from bedroom in Memorial Hospital, lady's rolled gold wrist watch, Swiss make, brown strap ; and Is. 0| d.— A Man, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. pale, full face, clean shaven; dress, green raincoat, grey trilby hat, white scarf, carried brown walking- stick. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. HEREFORDSHIRE. 14.- Leominster ( Co.).— Emmanuel Gwilt, Case No. 5, 21- 1- 24, is identical with Emmanuel Gwilt, C. R. O. No. 16663- 19, b. 1890, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar 1. eyebrow and 1. cheek bone, top 1st 1. finger deformed. A labourer; native of Welshpool. Pre. con. of larceny, indecent assault and a minor offence at RUTHIN and WEOBLEY. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Groves, Leominster. Wednesday, February 27, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. KENT. 15— Chatham ( Co.).— Thomas Wilkinson, Case No. 101, 23- 1- 24, is identical with Thomas Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 20352- 23, b. 1893, 5ft. 4fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud at GRAVESEND. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. 16.— Maidstone ( Boro.).- For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 21st inst.— Gladys Goodwin, b. about 1894, aboutt5ft. 9in . slight build, c. fresh, e. brown, small mouth ; dress, long coat ( believed fawn). Called at a firm of engineers, stated the bank was closed, and wanted change for cheque No. 1418 on the London County and Westminster Bank, made payable to Gladys Goodwin, signed Horace Goodwin, for £ 10. Was given £ 5 and promised the balance the following day. The cheque when presented at the bank was returned marked Signature not known. Warrant Issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. 17.— Sittingbourne ( Co.).— For shopbreaking, at Sheerness, between 12th and 14th inst., and stealing, dinner jacket suit, 2 It. weight grey lounge suits, 5 suits silk pyjamas, 24 white hand- kerchiefs, several pairs gent's socks, all marked H. S. Hunt; cadet's green fibre trunk, leather corners, W. D. Pawson on top ; green suit- case, 26in. in length ; 24 ties, various colours; 36 flannel shirts, 4 pairs silk pyjamas, 6 white shirts, all marked Gieves ; pair flannel trousers ; several pairs socks, white and blue ; 2 soft felt hats ; 7 suit lengths, black material ; 1 do., grey.— Edward George Menday, C. R. O. No. 6448- 20, b. 1897, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, scars under chin, crown and laurel rt. forearm ; dress, trilby hat, brown mixture coat, dk. grey trousers, may be wearing some of stolen clothing. A fitter; native of London. Pre. con. of shop- breaking on S. Has also con. for larceny in FRANCE.— George Penman, alias Arthur George Boyd, C. R. O. No. 21729- 22, b. 1901, 5ft. 6Jin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue ; dress, fawn trilby hat, grey suit, may be wearing some of stolen clothing. A painter; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and shopbreaking on D and S. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hoare, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 18— Clitheroe ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee) June, 1923, 2 watches and lady's opal ring.— John Shaw, b. 1889, 5ft. 4 to 6in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, oval face, talkative, slightly bow- legged ; dress, believed navy blue suit, soft collar and tie, dk. grey tweed cap, smart appearance, carries watch repairer's outfit wrapped in paper. A travelling watch repairer. Frequents public houses cleaning watches, clocks, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Clitheroe. 19.— Ormskirk ( Co.).— For stealing from tea rooms, 24th inst., gent's gold filled hunter watch, Lancashire Watch Co., Prescot, and Vigil inside case, white dial, gold fingers, Prescot on face ; 9ct. double albert, dog link pattern, 15ct. drop ( green glass one side, red other).— Two Men : 1st, gave name of John Vernon Dell, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. dk. ; dress, blue melton overcoat, It. trilby hat ( American style), dk. trousers.— 2nd, b. 1901, 5ft. 4 or 5in., c. fresh, h. It., e. blue ; dress, It. grey overcoat, It. trilby hat. Called at the tea shop and had tea in room adjacent to that from which property was stolen. Both are suspected of visiting markets and stealing purses, etc. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. 20.— Warrington ( Boro.).— For stealing from caravan, 26th or 27th inst., black goat skin rug, lined red flannel; 2 grey goat skin rugs, lined black sacking ; 2 red and white deer skin do , lined black sacking ; 5 jute rugs, red and blue, with flowers and animals thereon ; 2 square carpets ( 1 red and blue, 1 bluish- grey) ; basket containing lace, scrubbing brushes, nail brushes and hair combs.— Frank Linton, aliases Sheppeyson and Glovedale, b. 1886 to 1890, 5ft. 4in., stiff build, c. fair, h. sandy, full face, clean shaven, several scars on hps ; dress, brown jacket and vest, new blue trousers, It. cap, black overcoat ( pocket torn and hanging down), soft striped collar, tie. Hawks mops, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. 21.— Widnes ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 22nd or 23rd inst.— Jonas Christie, aliases Harold Mansfield and Sylvanus Mansefield, C. R. O. No. 1521- 20, Case No. 10 current issue for description, etc., dress, grey jacket, blue trousers and vest, soft white collar, black and red striped tie, navy blue cap with shiny peak, shoes. Stated he was employed at the Testing House, Trafford Park, and had been sent to do some work at the power house ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Widnes. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 22 — Abergavenny ( Co.)— Thomas Gething, Case No. 102, 23- 1- 24, is identical with Thomas Gethin, C. R. O. No. 12749- 21, b. 1899, 5ft.- 4jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A collier ; native of Barry. Pre. con. of breaking and entering, larceny and receiving at ABERCARN ( Thomas Gethin) and ABERGAVENNY ( Thomas Gething). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, Abergavenny. at top ; and £ 4 10s.— Mrs. Davis, alias Ward, b. about 1874, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown ( turning grey); dress, dk. clothes and hat. Accompanied by her husband, Edward Davis, alias Ward ( not wanted), b. about 1874, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stout build, h. ( turning grey at sides) and moustache, dk. brown; dress, shabby grey suit, dirty grey trilby hat, blue overcoat; and 2 daugh- ters and son— Rose, b. 1902, Mary, b. 1906, and George, b. about 1915. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. SUSSEX ( EAST). 23.— Brighton ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 195 by false pretences, 16- 5- 23, and subsequent dates.— Hazel Bennett, b. about 1899, medium height, h. fair ; dress, It. blue coat with fur collar, small hat. Falsely represented she was inheriting a large sum of money, and obtained above sum, ostensibly to pay lawyer's fees. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. 24.— Brighton ( Boro.).— For embezzlement.— H.' Bennett, b. about 1896, about 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. and h. fair, clean shaven; dress, navy blue suit, trilby hat, shoes. A traveller ; native of Manchester. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. 25.— Hove ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), between 21st and 25th inst., lady's diamond cluster ring, set large diamond in centre, surrounded by 8 small diamonds, and 1 diamond on each shank ; lady's half hoop 5- stone turquoise ring, set gold ; gold slave bangle, medium thickness.— Mabel Gillett, C. R. O. No. 20073- 23, b. 1894, 5ft., c. swarthy, h. and e. brown, mole rt. of face. Native of Brighton, where she has con. for fraud. Obtained situation as servant, later left the house stating she was going to London to visit her children in Dr. Barnardo's Home ( false), and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. 26.— Hove ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), since 9th inst., topaz brooch in gold setting, oval stone, bevelled around top ; white metal do. ; set oper- culum shell; small gold neckchain, snake pattern, clip fastening ; old brown leather purse, metal clip WARWICKSHIRE . 27.— Birmingham ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 13, 28- 1- 24. Property recovered.—' William Tracker still wanted. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. WILTSHIRE. 28.— Marlborough ( Co.).— For failing to pay £ 10 fine, inflicted ' 23- 10- 23, for offence under the Finance ( New Duties) Act, 1916.— Royce Merwyn, b. about 1884, about 5ft. 5in , c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven, thin features, very talkative. Tours the country with theatrical company known as Norton and Merwyn. Description of Norton ( not wanted), b. about 1894,5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven, round features. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Foreman, Marlborough. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 29 — Hull ( City).— For embezzling £ 6 13s. Id.— Wilfred Jasper Astrop, b. 1894, 5ft. 10in., thin build, c. pale, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, false teeth, round chin, long thin nose and face ; dress, blue serge suit, double collar, tie, grey velour hat, boots, smart appearance. A commercial traveller ; native of Hull. Absconded 5th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. 30.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining by false pre- tences, 14th inst., crocodile hide blouse case, 22in. by 16in. by 8in., leather handle, cream silk lining, 2 plated lever locks, fitted with 4 fluted glass bottles, ebony backed hair brush, clothes brush and mirror.— A. J. Barnes, b. 1889 to Wednesday, February 27, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— contin ued. 1892, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, c. very sallow, e. small, flat nose, thin face, clean shaven, well spoken, appearance of an Oriental; dress, greenish- grey overcoat, grey cap, brown boots or shoes. Obtained above case on approval from Messrs. Boots, saying he was from the infirmary, and that the staff were making a present to one of the nurses. Promised to return the case the following day to have the initials put on, but failed to do so, and his story was subsequently found to be false. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. C. R. O. No. 1234- 10, b. 1889, 5ft. llin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, face and neck freckled, Davie go to the back rt., lifebuoy, A. Hall, butterfly 1. forearm. An artist; native of Australia. Pre. con. of housebreaking, burglary and shop- breaking at CHORLEY, BUNTINGFORD ( William George Brooks), DRIFFIELD ( Carl Hoffman) and on Z. 36.— At Alfreton ( Co.), charged as Martha King with larceny ( person).— Violet Rothwell, C. R. O. No. S/ 142603, b. 1884, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scars 1. cheek and forehead. A lacemaker ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at LEEDS, PONTEFRACT, BARNSLEY, WAKEFIELD ( Violet Rothwell) and BRIGHOUSE ( Violet Cunningham). PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 31.— Remanded at Luton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with breaking and entering and larceny — Robert Holland, C. R. O. No. 11619- 22, b. 1897, 5ft. 0£, c. fresh, h. It brown, e. blue. A ship. s fireman ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of sending threatening letter to murder, and minor offences at NORTHAMPTON ( Robert Holland) and BEDFORD ( Henry Jones). 32.— At Porth ( Co.), charged with shopbreaking and larceny.— Edwin Perry, C. R. O. No. 7051- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of minor offences on K. 33.— At Crownhill ( Co.), charged with house- breaking— John George Speeding, C. R. O. No. 20128- 20, b. 1901, 5ft. 3in., c. pale, h It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at WALLSEND. 34.— Remanded at Highgate P. Sess. ( L.)— Y Division case— till 30th inst., charged with larceny— Thomas Leigh, alias Thomas Bird, C. R. O. No. 2067- 97, Case No. 103, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1875, 5ft. 9iin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue. Native of London. Pre. con. of horsestealing, larceny, possessing housebreaking implements, house breaking, receiving and minor offences at IPSWICH ( Thomas Leigh), BRIGHTON ( Alfred James), GRAVESEND ( Alfred Jones) and on J, K, N, P, T and V. 35.— Remanded at Highgate P. Sess. ( L.)— Y Division case— till 30th inst., charged as James Watson with housebreaking.— Alfred Bennet, 37.— Awaiting trial at Preston Q. Sess. com- mencing 13th prox., committed from Lancaster ( Co.) Pol. Ct., charged as Thomas Grisedale Coulton with shopbreaking— Thomas Grisedale, C. R. O. No. 1251- 13, b. 1889, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A seaman ; native of Burnley. Pre. con. of larceny, malicious wounding and minor offences at KENDAL, BARROW, BIRKEN- HEAD ( Thomas Grisedale), LONG ASHTON ( Thomas Grafedale Coulton), BRISTOL ( Thomas Coulton), CLEVEDON, SETTLE and FLAX BOURTON ( Thomas Grisedale Coulton). 38.— At Barry Dock ( Co.), charged with larceny. — Horace Turner, C. R. O. No. 13753- 16, b. 1899, 5ft. 7fin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. A stoker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, house- breaking, cyclestealing and a minor offence at LICHFIELD and on N and Y. 39.— Reman ' ed at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct, till 31st inst., charged as Patrick Rogers with indecent assault.- Patrick Murphy, C. R. O. No. 9856- 16, b. 1894, 5ft. 4fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown. A sailor ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of minor offences af LIVERPOOL ( Joseph Rogers) and on Y. 40.— Remanded at Hailsham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th prox., charged as Thomas Evans with cycle- stealing.— William Charles Knight, C. R. O. No. 19474- 22, b. 1904, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. dk. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at STOW- ON- THE- WOLD. 41.— Remanded at Bournemouth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. tilHst prox., charged as George William Hutchings with larceny - Valentine Vaux, alias Ceorge Hayter, C. R. O. No. 101- 14, Case No. 362, Supplement A 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. ( Vol. III.), b. 1893, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, mole 1. cheek. Native of Wimborne. Pre. con. of lar eny, cyclestealing and forgery at YEOVIL, SHAFTESBURY ( Percy Brooks), DUBLIN ( William Percy Brooks) and on A, C and T. 42.— Remanded at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.) — V Division case— till 2nd pros., charged with larceny.- William Redmond, C. R. O. No. 7330- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, clasped hands, heart, LIL rt., anchor, cross, heart and Dunney 1. forearm ; dress, dk. grey suit ( shabby), grey cap, white soft collar, boots. A steward ; native of Dublin. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, burglary, larceny and minor offerees at BRAY, DUBLIN ( John Duncan Redmond), KING'S LYNN ( James Hall), SUTTON COLD- FIELD and BIRKENHEAD ( William Redmond). 43.— Remanded at Rochdale ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged as Arthur Barrowclough with fraud — Arthur Barraclough, C. R. O. No. 7967- 14, b. 1881, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. of head. A labourer ; native of Meltham. Pre. con. of fraud, embezzlement and a minor offence at HUDDERSFIELD ( Arthur Barrowclough) and DEWSBURY ( Arthur Barraclough). 44.— Remanded at Oxted ( Co.) Pol. a. till 1st prox., charged with attempted shopbreaking and carrying firearms with intent to endanger life.— George Goodridge, aliases Ernest Smith and Ernest Elias Smith, C. R. O. No. 1366- 04, b. 1887,5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scars head, chin and under chin, mole rt. cheek, anchor, cross swords, G. N. and dots rt. forearm, mole back rt. hand, heart, dagger, I. L. G. S., dots and birthmark 1. forearm. A stoker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, horsestealing and minor offences at SEVENOAKS, REIGATE and on P, V and W. 45.— Remanded at Winchester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as William Chandler with receiving.— George Williams, C. R. O. No. S/ 51553, b. 1878, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Guildford. Pre. con. of larceny, and minor offences at ALDERSHOT, ANDOVER, BURNLEY ( Jesse William Chandler), SOMERTON, BURFORD ( George Williams) and DONCASTER ( William Chandler). 46.— Remanded at Newport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged as Walter Leslie with larceny.— Joseph Anderson, C. R. O. No. 5603- 20, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Native of Limerick. Pre. con. of breaking and entering, larceny and cyclestealing at BIRMINGHAM ( Joseph Anderson) and HULL ( Walter Leslie). 47.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct.— T Division case— till 5th prox., charged as Matthew Dawson with stealing purses, watches,, wallets, etc. Entered a nurse's home and stole the pro- perty from the bedrooms.— Matthew Hugh Smith, C. R. O. No. 12312- 19, b. 1899, 5ft. 8in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, scar upper lip ; dress, blue coat and vest, grey trousers, blue raincoat with belt, bowler hat, in possession of It. cap. A labourer ; native of Sunderland. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at SUNDER LAND, NEWCASTLE, WEST HARTLEPOOL, SHEFFIELD, MIDDLESBROUGH ( Matthew Dawson), FOLKESTONE ( Matthew Hugh Smith), STOCKTON ( Matthew William Dawson) and on E. 48.— Remanded at Burnham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as Leslie Scutt with shop- breaking.— Harry Lloyd, C. R. O. No. 13919- 23, b. 1906, 5ft. 0£ in., c. pale, h. fair, e. grey. Pre. con. of a minor offence on P. 49.— Remanded at Newport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged with cycle stealing.— Herbert Seignott, C. R. O. No. 8915- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar 1. temple. A painter ; native of Merthyr Tydfil. Pre. con. of ofBcebreaking, larceny and warehousebreaking at CARDIFF, BRISTOL and GLOUCESTER. APPREHENSIONS. 50.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Thomas Leigh, C. R. O. No. 2067- 97, Case No. 57, 21- 11- 23. See also Case No. 34 current issue. 51— M. P. D., B Division.— C. Thorne, Case No. 2, 10- 12- 23, and identical with Francis Reeves, C. R. O. No. 927- 14, at Ryhl. 52 — M. P. D., F Division.— John Edgar Mallett, Case No. 121, 26- 9- 23, and identical with John Edgar Mallett, C. R. O. No. 14131- 15. 53.— M. P. D., K Division.— Benjamin Mermett, C. R. O. No. 18032- 18, Case No. 2, 4- 1- 24, and at C. L. S., 22- 1- 24, acquitted. Wednesday, February 27, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 APPREHENSIONS— contin ued. 54.— M. P. D., X Division.— Robert Hamilton Moore, C. R. O. No. 10082- 23, Case No. 55, 11- 1- 24, on W, charged as William George Westbury with attempted fraud. 55.— Flintshire, Rhyl ( Co.).— Francis Reeves, C. R. O. No. 927- 14, Case No. 41, 25- 1- 24. 56.— Glamorganshire, Neath ( Co.).— William Powell, C. R. O. No. 1282- 17, Case No. 6, 21- 9- 21, at Caerphilly, and remanded till 1st prox. 57.— Hampshire, Petersfield ( Co.). Edward Henry Goldring, Case No. 125, 26- 9- 23, and iden ical with Edward Henry Goldring, C. R. O. No. 19413- 23. See also Case No. 108, 11- 1- 24. 58.— Kent, Sevenoaks ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 7, 23- 1- 24, and idenical with Jarvis Thorndyke, C. R. O. No. 4721- 19, Case No. 25, 28- 1- 24. Part property recovered. 59.— Lancashire, Wigan ( Boro.).— Alfred Thomas Millen, Cases Nos. 12, 24- 7- 22, and 224 ( Chorley), 9- 8- 22, and at Wigan ( Boro.) P. Sess., 17- 1- 24, fined £ 2 2s. or 1 mo. impt. 60.— Leicestershire, Lutterworth ( Co.).— Harry Lee, C. R. O. No. 17399- 22, Case No. 19, 18- 1- 24, and remanded till 31st inst. 61.— Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Boro.).— W. Howard, Case No. 8, 17- 9- 23, and identical with Arthur Clifton, C. R. O. No. 1391- 12. See also Case No. 111 current issue. 62.— Oxfordshire, Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— Ernest Wilson, Case No. 68, 3- 12- 23, and Ernest Douglas, 5 ( Abingdon), 12- 12- 23, and identical with Edward Jackson, C. R. O. No. 14960- 22. See also Case No. 24, 28- 1- 24. 63.— Somersetshire, Frome ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 15, 25- 1- 24. 64.- Staffordshire, Stokc- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Ada Wright, Case No. 69, 18- 8- 22. 65.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Sampson Wheeler Meigh, Case No. 92, 25- 1- 24. 66.— Staffordshire, Wednesbury ( Co.).— James Hodgetts, C. R. O. No. 10379- 18, Case No. 3, 7- 1- 24. 67.— Sussex ( East), Eastbourne ( Co.).— C. Thome, Case No. 97, 23- 11- 23, and identical with Francis Reeves, C. R. O. No. 927- 14, at Rhyl. 68.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).— Frederick Samuel Davies, C. R. O. No. 310- 14, Case No. 56, 28- 12- 23, sentence should read, 1 mo. impt. and not as previously shewn. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DEVONSHIRE. 69.— Exeter ( Co.).— For escaping from Devon Mental Hospital, at Exminster, 20th inst.— John Godfrey, alias Harry Winston, C. R. O. No. M/ 7281 ( no pre. con. traced), Criminal Lunatic H. O. Register, No. 251- 366, b. 1890, 5ft. llin., h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, peculiar gait; dress, brown coat, blue trousers, grey overcoat, cap, soft collar, tie, boots. Inf.- to the D. C. C., Exeter. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Oldham ( Boro.).— For being concerned with two other men ( in custody) in shopbreaking and stealing 8 overcoats and 2 suits ( recovered).— 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— cont< l. John Duffy, C. R. O. No. 7832- 22, b. 1900, oft. Oiin., c. fresh, h. black, e. dk. blue, lost 1. thumb ; dress, ( believed) blue suit ( too large). A labourer ; native of Oldham, where he has cons, for malicious wounding and minor offences. Inf. to the C. C., Oldham. PROPERTY STOLEN. HAMPSHIRE. 71.— Eastleigh ( Co ) — 23rd or 24th inst. from lock- up building shed, at North Stoneham.— Carpenter's brown canvas bag, new, containing jack plane, smoothing do , hand saw, panel do., dovetail do., brace, 7 bits ( from - j^ in. to ljin.), steel spokeshave. mallet, steel plugging chisel, 6 other chisels ( frcm Jin. to ljin ), bradawl, gimlet, hand file, tenon do., 2 screwdrivers, hammer, all stamped H. Evans.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1874, 5ft. 6in., stocky build ; dress, It. coat and mackintosh, cap. Carried workman's basket covered It. material. Inf. to Supt. Deacon, Eastleigh. 72.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 23rd inst., from hotel.— 6 or 7 gabardine costume frocks ( 2 Golden Paris colour, the remainder navy blue) ; artificial silk frock, It. brown ; 6 black satin do., trimmed crepe. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE . 73. Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— 23rd or 24th inst., from goods shed ( forcing door with instru- ment), at Braughing.— 13 21b. jars of Silver Shred and Ginger marmalade, Robertson, Paisley and Manchester, stamped on wrappers ; binder string bag, marked H. 5 C., Strength and Economy and See that you get it; pair black oilskin overalls. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Bishop's Stortford. 74.— Watford ( Co.).— 18th or 19th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking glass in front door and releasing catch).— Gold safety- pin brooch, set 5 diamonds ; gold leaf shaped do., set pearls ; lady's gold ring, set pearl in platinum ; 2 silver gilt chain bags ( one 6in., one 8in. long) ; gold slave bangle, L. B. inscribed thereon ; lady's very old gold watch, chased at back ; string of imitation pearls, gold clasp ; clip- on gold bangle ; diamond bracelet, in 2 pieces. Inf. 1O Supt. Moles, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 75.— Accrington ( Boro.).- 16th inst., from clothes line.— Lady's white calico princess petticoat, trimmed hand made crochet work, crochet shoulder straps ; lady's white calico chemise, needlework around collar and sleeves; pair white calico knickers, elastic waistband, trimmed hand made crochet work. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 76.— Accrington ( Boro.).— Between 17th and 19th inst., from dwelling house.— Gent's blue serge vest with collar, double breasted, 4 pockets, 2 rows of buttons, 3 buttons each row ; pair gent's blue serge trousers, raised seams, side and hip pockets ; pair blue rubber braces ; pair gent's brown brogue shoes, size 6 ( one shoe newly soled and heeled, one newly soled) ; gent's grey and black pin stripe Union shirt; gent's grey woollen undervest, Sauls, Black Abbey Brand, inside ; lady's cream flannelette nightdress, trimmed with lace ; cotton sideboard cover, 4ft. long, 18in. wide, hand made crochet work around. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 77.- Blackburn ( Co.).— Between 12th and 25th inst., from cart shed or yard, at Walton- le- Dale.— Two 14- stave window cleaner's ladders ( 1 painted red, other grey).— Suspicion is attached to A Man ( believed) called Tommy, b. 1884 to 1894, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. sandy, e. grey, clean shaven. A window cleaner. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. Wednesday, February 27, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 78.— Bolton ( Co.).— Case No. 70, 21- 11- 23, cancelled. Thief arrested. Property not recovered. 79 — Bury ( Co.).— Case No. 43,28- 1- 24. cancelled. Property recovered and thief arrested. 80.— Bury ( Co.).— 26th inst., from dwelling ( sneak in).— Lady's silver Geneva watch, key- wind, white dial with blue flowered centre, Roman numerals, chased back, gold coloured fingers. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 81.— Church ( Co.).— Between 20th and 26th inst., from dwelling.— Lady's navy blue skirt; lady's cream silk blouse, trimmed silk lace, insertion in sleeves ; 2 lady's white cotton under skirts, embroidered frill-! ; lady's grey flannelette skirt; pair lady's grey cotton knickers ; pair lady's brown suede shoes, size 3i, nearly new ; green tablecloth, hemmed ; girl's golden brown coat, embroidered at sides, 2 outside pockets, fur collar, belt and cape attached, cape, outside of pockets and end of sleeves edged with fur, nearly new, fit girl 11 yrs. of age ; girl's navy blue dress, trimmed brick red silk ; girl's cream silk dress ; 2 girl's white cotton underskirts ; pair girl's white cotton knickers ; pair girl's brown shoes, square toes, size 13. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Church. 82.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 26th inst., from a shop till at Denton.—£ 2 10s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1901 to 1905, 5ft. 7 or 8in., good build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, dk. navy blue overcoat ( shaped at waist), It. grey cap, collar and tie, boots ; smart appearance. Called at shop and asked for a buckle for pair of gent's overalls, and on being informed they were not sold there, left the shop. Returned about ten minutes later and asked where he could obtain a buckle. Shortly after his departure money was was missed from till. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 83.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 22nd inst., from dwell- ing house ( walk in), at Prestwich.— Lady's green leather lap- over purse, 3 compartments, containing key ( Etas stamped thereon), and £ 4 15s. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 84.— Reedley ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 61, 21- 1- 24. Additional property.— Lady's gold keyless pocket watch, believed 9ct., engine- turned back, plain numerals, several dents in case, very old- fashioned plain white face ; lady's old- fashioned gold keyless pocket do., rather large size, plain face, engine turned back case, case dented in several places ; lady's chain beaded handbag, tortoise colour, fastens with clasp, chain handle. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 85.— Ulverston ( Co.).— 25th inst., from motor car at Greenod.— Brass oil side lamp, for off side, small plate on top, The Hand B. Side Lamp, No. 1008, thereon. Inf. to Supt. Johnston, Ulverston. 86.— Widnes ( Co.).— Between 30- 11- 23 and 25th inst.— 10 square nosed shovels, blades 12in. long, lOin. wide, stamped A. M. & Co. on hafts, about 6in. from clasps ; hand saw, about 2ft. 6in. long, stamped Monk on blade. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Widnes. 87.— Wigan ( Boro.).— 23rd or 24th inst., from shed ( forcing door with bar).— Spirit level; gent's blue overcoat with belt at back, well worn; pair gent's lace- up clogs, size 10, nearly new. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. 88.— Wigan ( Boro.).— 24th inst., from church offertory box, 2 padlocks.— Suspicion is attached to Charles Douglas, alias Herbert Mostyn Stewart, C. R. O. No. 2783- 01, Cases Nos. 436, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 77, 7- 1- 24, b. 1881, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, hair brown ( bald on top), e. blue, dimpled chin. A journalist; native of St. Andrews. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, housebreaking, larceny, attempted larceny, forgery, fraud and minor offences at LIVERPOOL ( John Williamson), PONTYPRIDD, CARDIFF, BATH, PENARTH ( William Mansell Edwards), BRISTOL ( William Edwards), DUNDEE ( Ian Charles Grant), DUBLIN ( Frank Killeen), GLASGOW, MAT- LOCK, WORCESTER ( Edward Macdonald White), SOUTHPORT ( John McKay), MANCHESTER, CHORLEY ( Charles Douglas) and on T. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. LEICESTERSHIRE. 89— Leicester ( City).— 27th inst., by house- breaking ( 2 cases)— breaking window and releasing catch).— 18ct. puzzle ring, consisting of 4 sections which form a knot when put together ; lady's 22ct. dress do., gipsy setting, set 3 diamonds and 2 pearls ; lady's gold do., set amethyst surrounded small pearls ; set of gold cuff links, chased, hand made ; 18ct. double bar brooch, leaf in centre with 3 small gold dots thereon, safety clip attached; cameo do., about 3in. x 2in.; gold double bar do., snake between bars with ruby eyes ( 1 missing); set of plain gold do., new; set of gold do., 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. chased edges; 3 dress studs, gold ( 2 plain; 1 with small pearl set in centre) ; 2 silver matchboxes ( 1 chased ; other plain, initials W. H. M. thereon) ; string of blue oval shaped beads, graduated ; Masonic jewel, gold, plain, round, believed Lodge of Fortitude inscribed thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 90.— Grimsby ( Boro.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking back window).— Gold bar brooch, about 3in. long, set cluster of diamonds in centre ; lady's gold watch bracelet, plain face, black hands and numerals, dent on case near figure 2, patent safety catch attached ; heavy gold curb bangle ; necklace of cut glass beads, black and white beads alternately. Inf. to the C. C., Grimsby. SUFFOLK. 91.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 26th inst.,— Pair of Staffordshire ware figures : 1st, a woman ( hat- less) standing reading a book ; 2nd, a man ( hat- less) standing reading a book, both about 8in. high.— Suspicion is attached to A Woman, b. about 1884 to 1889, about 5ft. 5in., thin build, ; dress, blue coat with grey fur collar, grey fur muff, flat hat with black feather, cream stockings, It. brown strap shoes. Believed accompanied by a man wearing It. mackintosh. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 92.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 26th inst., from shop.— Worcester cream jug, small pattern, about 4in. high, handle rivetted on. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 93— Hove ( Boro.).— 26th inst.. by burglary ( climbing balustrade and opening bedroom window) — Skunk fur cape wrap, about 5ft. in length, lined brown satin, fastens with chain, band of fur about Sin. in width at top and skins running vertically ; mink fur wrap, half circular shape, about third is composed of what was formally a mink muff and does not match, fastens with 2 balls of fur and brown cord, lined with 2 shades of brown satin ; brown fur marmot necklet, lined brown satin, about 2ft. 6in. in length, tapers from 10 to 6in. ; lady's crocodile leather handbag, lOin. in length, 8in. deep, brass fittings, leather handle, containing bank pass book in name of Mrs. Langdon, 113, The Drive, Hove, on the City & Midland Bank, Hove Branch, 2 badges with Plumpton Race Club thereon, pen- knife, pearl handle, powder puff, and number of dance tickets for Sherry's, Brighton. — Suspicion is attached to Two Men, short, stout build ; wearing dk. grey overcoats. In possession of dk. blue or black closed motor car. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. 94.— Lewes ( Co.).— 27th inst., from dwelling ( walk- in) at Seaford.— Lady's gold half- hunter watch, believed plain figures, maker Le Roy, Bond Street, inside case ; long gold curb chain, with number of charms attached ( consisting of gold man in the moon, watch key, Swastika, 3d.- piece with hole in it, an old gold watch key and old plain gold seal); small pearl necklace; small gold safety- pin brooch, l| in. long ; red stone brooch, daisy shape, surrounded with small pearls ; lady's plain gold ring, set turquoise ; lady's old gold ring, with French motto thereon— Que Le Dieu Le Venille ; lady's small gold do., set small square red stone ; silver necklace, amethyst drops ; lady's gold bracelet, oblong and round links alternately ; old paste do. ; old paste heart shaped brooch, pearl in centre ; lady's small gold pocket watch, chased initials on back G. D., open face, Roman numerals, No. 12362, with long fine gold chain attached; lady's gold ring, set pearls around square of hair ; gunmetal bracelet watch, open face, Roman figures ; 2 small plain rolled gold rings ; gold bracelet, flexible; small butterfly brooch, silver, set with 3 pearls, 1 moonstone and 1 ruby ; oblong lump of cry. tal, mounted in a gold pendant; round im'tation platinum do., red stone in centre, small pieces of cut glass around, on imitation platinum chain ( is an old Peasast Breton jewel); 2 or 3 Salvation gilt buttons ; and 15s. Inf. to Supt. Waghorn, Lewes. SUSSEX ( WEST). 95.— Chichester ( Co.).— 26th inst., from school ( forcing kitchen window).— Small brass clock, on swivel stand, has small rack for pens ; sound box of a gramophone ; and 19s. Inf. to Supt. Brett, Chichester. 96.— Worthing ( Co.).— Between 25th and 27th inst., from garage.— Long handled pair of lawn edge grass shears ; short handled pair of grass shears ; lOin. carpenter's plane with Hearnshaw ( n blade ; 24in. carpenter's saw, stamped Brett; lOin. mahogany brass bound straight edge; boxwood brace and 18 bits of various sizes ( bits Wednesday, February 27, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. rolled up in home made blind tick pockets) ; pair of 12in. gas pliers ; 9in. do. ; pair of Sin. cutting pliers ; 21b. engineer's hammer; 20in. Peerless sprayer syringe;. sundry screwdrivers, files, gimlets and small oilstone ; set of B. S. A. motor tools, in roll up brown drill case ; 2 new Lucas oil lamps ; Army Cavalry mackintosh, with flap, ventilated sleeves and back, marked inside, No. 2 size, W. D., new ; 2 new lawn tennis racquets, Benetfink; spliced cane cricket bat, Ayres.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1874, 5ft. 6in., stocky build, c. pale, h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, brownish- grey suit, collar and tie, carrying overcoat or mackintosh. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 97.— Sheffield ( City).— 24th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing door with jemmy).— Hermonic wireless set, in common wooden box ; 3 D. E. R. valves, red boxes, Marconi; 3 Marconi R. valves, purple boxes ; 5 D. E. 3 valves, brown boxes, Marconi ; Hallophone base ; Amplion loud speaker base ; Polished ebonite 3- coil holder ; dull do. ; several small coil holders ; 5 Ormand condensers, variable ; 6 condensers, variable ; 1 N. P. coil holder ; Intervalve transformer; 2 pairs Gecophone headphones, leather head bands; 3 pairs French Thompson Houston phones ; Claritone headphone ; 18 pairs ( approx- imate) Brown's Featherweight headphones ; 15 pairs Continental Ericsson's phones ; Columbia dry cell; 8 or 9 polished ebonite studded circular switches ; red pear shaped electric globe ; tapped crystal set, panel only; G. R. C. variometer, green wire. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 98.— M Division.— Adverting to Case No. 71, 23- 1- 24. Additional inf.— Registration No. should be XA- 4802, and not as previously shown. 99.— T Division.— Adverting to Case No. 50, 28- 1- 24. Amended description: " Calthorpe" solo, 1923 model. MF- 1245. Chain- cum- belt drive. 2£ H. P. Frame No. A 3/ 634. Engine No. A. 3552. Colour black, tank gold lines. Handle- bars covered with adhesive tape. Tansad saddle on carrier. Two acetylene lamps. Dunlop tyres, rubber studs. Excise Licence, issued 1- 1- 24, expires 31- 12- 24, attached. Loser holds Registra- tion Book. PROPERTY FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 100.— Liverpool ( City).— Left at garage, July or August last.— Motor cycle sidecar, side fitting attached, painted red, circular crest in front, marked Indian Motor Cycle, The Hendee Manu- facturing Company, upholstered in dk. green leather, pocket each side, detachable seat marked underneath 505 with white paint, electric fittings, De Luxe pattern, Dunlop Magnum tyre, No. S. O. 683, W. G. S., No. 15689, Reg. No. 659827, on wheel.— By Two Men 1st, b. 1886, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. dk., clean shaven, slightly lame ; dress, dk. overcoat, glazed peak cap.— 2nd, b. 1889, 5ft. 7in., stout build, c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, It. gre} 7 overcoat and It. grey cap. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 101— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 18th inst., abandoned at Barton Moss.— Gent's black enamelled Rudge Whitworth bicycle, 24in. frame, 28in. wheels, rat- trap pedals, metal mudguards, front rim brake, Palmer tyre front wheel, Pericles tyre back wheel, straight plated handle- bars, 2 bells, black grips, tool bag, saddle fastened with copper wire, in poor condition. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. SURREY. 102.— Godalming ( Co.).— Found in possession of Frederick James Curtis, C. R. O. No. 3292- 20, Case No. 49, 21- 1- 24, awaiting trial at Surrey Ass. upon a charge of housebreaking.— Plain silver cigarette case, concave, measuring 3in. by 3in., gilt inside, blue elastic stretchers, Harold engraved in writing across one corner on the outside of case ; metal plated do., engraved ivy leaves with ring round centre, shield inside ring with the letters 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS—< ontd. J. F. inscribed on shield, 3| in. by 2Jin., slightly concave; pawnticket in relation to a gent's silver English lever watch, open face, from 40 to 50 years old, maker's name Watson, North Audley- street, London, on face, pledged with C. W. Prince, 553, Battersea Park- road, on 3rd January, 1924, in the name of John Grey, 22, Home- road, No. of ticket 121 ; General Service medal and Victory do., number and name have been filed away from rim in each case, but prisoner states that the name on them was Hind ; pearl handle, small, pocket fruit clasp knife with silver blade, maker's initials J. G. W. on blade ; small double- bladed pocket do., grey xylonite handle, end of both blades broken. Inf. to Supt. Port, Godalming. WARWICKSHIRE. 103. Birmingham ( City).— Found in possession of John Walter Wright, charged with stealing the same.— Lady's 5- stone diamond ring, 18ct., boat setting; lady's 5- stone do., half hoop, 18ct., coronet set; lady's do., 18ct., 3 sapphires sur- rounded by small diamonds, set in platinum front, and gold shank ; lady's 18ct. do., set 3 turquoise and 4 small diamonds in carved setting ( 2 of the turquoise are of a very poor shade and the diamonds are in pairs between the turquoise) ; lady's 18ct. 7- stone diamond cluster do. ; lady's 18ct. 9- stone do. ; gent's 18ct. single stone diamond do., split shoulders ; gent's 18ct. 3- stone diamond do., claw setting, A. H. inside shank ; lady's 14ct. keyless watch, metal dome, gold dial, black hands, black Roman numerals, engraved case, No. 254510 inside back ; lady's 18ct. keyless do., plain case, white dial, black hands, black Roman numerals, No. 17784 inside case, maker's name P. & A. Guye, London ; lady's 9ct. wristlet do., expanding bracelet, No. 2615, London Watch Case Co., Ltd., inside case and Dreadnought inside case and on dial, Swiss made, 15 jewels in works ; lady's silver wristlet do., white dial, No. 63499 inside case, leather wristlet strap attached ; lady's 9ct. Vand bracelet, engraved front; lady's 9ct. shell shaped cameo brooch with rope border ; lady's 9ct. chased curb bracelet, padlock attached ; lady's 9ct. do., gate pattern ; gent's 9ct. fetter and three link pattern watch chain, swivel at each end ; gent's 9ct. fetter and link pattern watch chain, swivel at each end and bar in centre ; £ 5 piece, 1902, sus- pended from bar by 7 links of various sizes; • gent's 9ct. double albert, swivel at each end, £ 2 piece, dated 1887, attached; gent's horseshoe tie- pin, set large diamond in centre, surrounded 11 smaller diamonds, safety fastei er attached ; gent's 18ct. keyless Geneva watch, white dial, flat glass, black hands, black Roman numerals, No. 107291 inside case ; 9ct. gold cased fountain pen, Swan Pen, Mabie, Todd & Co., New York, Made U. S. A. thereon, safety clip with Made in England, No. 3|, thereon ; rolled gold Everpoint pencil, marked American Pencil Coy., New York ; 9ct. medal, shield in centre, crown on top ; silver do., shield in centre of front, engraved on back G. I. O. L. C. C., Presented to Brother F. James, by Lodge 209, for services rendered, 1902 ; silver do., with bear and ragged staff in centre surrounded by words Battalion Football Tournament, the whole surrounded laurel leaves, the reverse side bears the words Winning Team, 1906; hexagonal brooch, wide, mosaics on gilt metal; brooch in form of a tortoise, set oval amethyst surrounded small pastes ; paste and amethyst pendant ; doz. E. P. fish knives, composition handles, in dk. leatherette case ; doz. E. P. fish forks, white compo- sition handles, packed in imitation crocodile leather case, Walker & Hall, Sheffield, thereon ; lady's musquash coat, rolled collar, turned up sleeves, lined brown satin, 2 large celluloid buttons on front; lady's wrap of black and grey fur, lined black and white striped silk ; lady's black seal coat, rolled collar, turned up cuffs, 1 pocket inside, lined fawn Italian cloth ; lady's blue serge gown, 2 pea- cock feathers embroidered on corsage, and box- pleated skirt ; lady's black fur wrap, 2 cords with tassels attached ; lady's navy blue coat, lined blue material; lady's navy blue cloth skirt. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND SUSSEX ( EAST). 104.-— Brighton ( Boro.).— 25th inst., in porch of church.— Female Child, between 6 and 9^ mos. old, h. very dk., e. dk., thin features, dirty condition ; dress, dk. green corded velvet coat, Scotch plaid frock, white crochet shawl, white woollen petticoat, white calico binder, old woollen vest and drawers ( Homes in block letters thereon), tam- o' shanter with pink tassel. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 105.— Bacup ( Boro.).— 19th or 20th inst.,' from pigeon cote ( forcing lock off door).— 4 red self tumbler pigeons ( 2 cocks, 2 hens— 3 wearing rings Wednesday, February 27, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 ANIMALS, ETC.. STOLEN— continued. with P. F. thereon, and 1 with enamelled ring, 1922 thereon, all rings have one of the following Nos. thereon : 2, 5, 6, 7, 25). Inf. to the C. C., Baeup. 106.— Bury ( Co.).— 24th or 25th inst., from pigeoncote at Elton.— Chequered homing pigeon cock, wearing blue ring on left leg, bearing letters N. U. R. P. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. RE- CONVICTIONS. 107.— Leonard Ridley, C. R. O. No. 22464- 20, was sentenced at Gosport ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 25- 1- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 24, 25- 1- 24. 108.— William Rogers, C. R. O. No. 15908- 14, was sentenced at Worcester ( Co.) Ass., 22- 1- 24, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 32, 5- 12- 23. 109 — Henry Willis, C. R. O. No. 1663- 06, was sentenced at Blyth ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 15- 1- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 38. 9- 1- 24. 110.- Herbert Charles Edmunds, C. R. O. No. 10946- 14, was, at Coventry ( City) Pol. Ct., 24- 1- 24, bound over for 12 mos. for being found in enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose. See Case No. 16, 21- 1- 24. 111.— Arthur Clifton, C. R. O. No. 1391- 12, was sentenced at Macclesfield ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 23- 1- 24, to 3 mos. impt. A case of larceny at Northampton was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 25, 21- 1- 24. 112.— John Sweeney, C. R. O. No. S/ 87483, was sentenced as John McGbne, at Belfast Recorder's Court, 18- 1- 24, to 15 mos. impt. for larceny ( trick). Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, attempted larceny, larcenv ( person) and minor offences at GLASGOW ( John McGhee), CARLISLE, GREENOCK ( John McGlone) and ANDOVER ( John Sweeney). 113.— Thomas Davies, C. R. O. No. 103- 17, was, at Aberystwyth ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 23- 11- 23, discharged, handed over to Swansea Pol. and, at Swansea ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 9- 1- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 31, 23- 11- 23. 114.— Ernest Alexander Reavley, C. R. O. No. 16939- 21 , was sentenced at Norfolk Ass., 25- 1.24, to 3 yrs. Borstal detention, for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 49, 9- 1- 24. 11.").— Frank Miller, C. R. O. No. 7205- 15, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 25- 1- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 40, 18- 1- 24. 11 ( i — Owen Griffiths Roberts, C. R. O. No. S/ 59420, was sentenced at Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.) P. Sess., 24- 1- 24, to 3 and 3 mos. impt., for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 36, 25- 1- 24. 117.— James Ford, aliases Henry Ford and Alec Lambert, C. R. O. No. 17263- 18, was sentenced at C. C. C., 22- 1- 24, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for conspiring to force an entry into a club and to do damage to property and assault members and causing actual bodily harm. Pre. con. of minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, BRIGHTON, SALIS- BURY and on C. 1IK - Alfred Ernest Brown, C. R. O. No. 20355- 22, was brought up at Deal Q. Sess., 24- 1- 24, and sentenced to 18 mos. impt. for horse- stealing and larceny. Ten other cases at Ton- bridge, Hythe, Ashford, Dover, Folkestone, East- bourne, Hastings, Brighton and Margate, were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 110, 26- 10- 23. 119.— George Collins, C. R. O. No. 2391- 16, was sentenced at Morpeth P. Sess., 23- 1- 24, to 6 mos. impt . for larceny. See Case No. 42, 18- 1- 24. 120.— Thomas Lavery, C. R. O. No. 9197- 20, was sentenced at Northumberland Q. Sess., 3- 1- 24, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 30- 11- 23. 121— Michael Lavery, C. R. O. No. 5742- 21, was sentenced at Northumberland Q. Sess., 3- 1- 24, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 30- 11- 23. 122 — Harold Taylor, C. R. O. No. 16846- 22, was, at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 30- 11- 23, discharged, handed over to Leeds Pol., and, at Leeds ( City) Sess., 3- 1- 24, sentenced to 6 mos. impt. for fraud. See Case No. 46, 28- 11- 23. 123.— Francis Dalby, C. R. O. No. 514- 02, was sentenced at Neweastle- on- Tyne ( Co.) P. Sess., 15- 1- 24, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 16, 14- 1- 24. 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. RE- CONVICTIONS- - continued. 124.— John Sheehan, C. R. O. No. 21109- 22. was sentenced at Worcester ( Co.) Assizes, 22- 1- 24, to 15 mos. impt. for housebreaking ( 2 cases). Cases of housebreaking at Gloucestershire, Monmouth- shire, Glamorganshire ( 2), and Herefordshire ( 2) were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 46, 18- 1- 24. 125.— Edward Thompson, C. R. O. No. S/ 83764, was sentenced at Abergavenny ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 23- 1- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 19, 23- 1- 24. 126.— William Henry Cooper, C. R. O. No. 17855- 20, was sentenced at Worthing ( Co.) P. Sess., 24- 1- 24, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 23- 1- 24. 127.— Benjamin Killett Armitage, C. R. O. No. 2516- 21, was sentenced at Lincoln ( City) Pol. Ct., 17- 1- 24, to 6 weeks impt, See Case No. 45,18- 1- 24. 128.—' William Brown, C. R. O. No. S- 76919, was sentenced at Chertsey P. Sess., 23- 1- 24, to 6 mos. impt. for cyclestealing ( 2 cases). See Case No. 18, 23- 1- 24. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CAMBRIDGESHIRE ( ISLE OF ELY). 129.— Ely ( Co.).— For indecent assault on girl at Littleport, 22nd inst,— Simon Ashman, b. 1865, 5ft. 4 or 5in., c., h. and moustache dk., slight stoop; dress, fawn rainproof coat ( Castlaugh, Kings Lynn, on tab), old navy blue serge suit, no collar or tie, heavy boots. A blacksmith ; native of Littleport. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Roythorne, Ely. DERBYSHIRE. 130.— Ilkeston ( Co.^.— For stealing at Ripley, 23rd inst., Antonios Stradioarios violin, with Cromgrentis, Faciobat, Anno 1723 ( A. S.) printed inside.— Charles Wakeley, b. about 1889, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, o. fresh, h. fair ( thin on top), clean shaven ; dress, navy blue pin stripe suit, boots, wore gold coloured curb watch ohain. Asked a boy in the street if he knew of anyone who had a violin for sale, and was directed to loser's house. The latter's wife, believing his story, handed him above instrument. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston. SUFFOLK. 131.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— For stealing gent's blue serge suit ( recovered), 25th inst.— Edward Rogers, C. R. O. No. 13176- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 7iin., slim build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. brown ; dress, blue serge suit, It. cap, blue nap overcoat, long boots. A labourer ; native of Ipswich. Pre. con. of breaking and entering, larceny and a minor offence at ALDER- SHOT and IPSWICH. May be accompanied by Frederick Talman ( not wanted), b. 1900, 5ft. 3 or 4in., dress, navy blue mackintosh, blue trousers. May seek employment on board ship. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. MISSING. LANCASHIRE. 132.— Fleetwood ( Co.).-^ From his place of service, at Fleetwood, since 7th inst.— Amos Grant, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7279, b. 1908, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ; dress, grey suit. Native of Welford, Northamptonshire. Left Rossall College, Fleetwood, and should have gone to St. Andrew's Home, Matlock, and has not been heard of since, and it is feared some ill may have befallen him. May seek employment at golf clubs. A reward of £ 5 is offered by Ernest H. Bailey, Hon. Secretary of the above homo, for information which will lead to Grant being traced. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. SURREY. 133.— Woking ( Co.).— 23rd inst., from his home. — Robert Stephen Valentine Spong, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7280, b. 1883, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and moustache fair; dress, grey mixture suit, grey cap, mackintosh, cream coloured shirt, white soft collar, brown socks, boots. In possession of postman's stamp pouch and keys. A postman. Suffering from depression, and it is feared some ill may have befallen him. Inf. to Supt. Boshier, Woking. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the ReceiTerfor the Metropolitan Police District, Now Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Wednesday, February 27, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 am APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 134.— G Division.— For forgery and uttering false document.— Claude Everard Garrett, C. R. O. No. 152- 23, Case No. 337, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1871, 5ft. 5iin., medium build, c. sallow, h. grey, e. hazel, dk. grey moustache, scars both first fingers, well spoken, plausible ; dress, dk. suit ( white stripe), It brown overcoat, collar and tie, bowler hat, boots, respectable appearance. A valuer ; native of Norwich. Pre. con. of fraud at LITTLE DEAN, NORWICH ( Clifford Ernest Garrett), LEEDS ( Clifford Everard Garrett), PAIGNTON ( Claude Everard Garrett). Called at good class boarding establishments and applied for board residence for himself and his friend Captain Mitchell. Produced a letter purporting to be written by a principal of the London Chamber of Commerce in which writer stated that Garrett was a personal friend of his. The statement was found to be false and the document a forgery. Represented that he has graduated at Cambridge University and is a B. A. and B. Sc. and has wealthy friends. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 135. Biggleswade ( Co.).— For stealing 2 dead hares, 9th inst.— Frederick James Gray, 1). 1872, 5ft. 11 in. to 6ft., c. fresh, h. turning grey, full face, broad shoulders, rather flat- footed ; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. grey overcoat, bowler hat or cap. An ex- policeman ( Doncaster Boro. Pol.). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Vincent, Biggleswade. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 130.— Bletchley ( Co.) For stealing ( bailee) i\, at Stony Stratford, 24th inst.— James Nicholls, b. 1891, 5ft. 7in., medium build, h. black, e. full, clean shaven, deep dimple in chin ; dress, navy blue overcoat with half belt at back, 3 jackets ( 1 black alpaca, 1 dk. blue, 1 grey), blue trousers, grey cap, dirty khaki woollen muffler, boots. Was given £ 1 note to change, and absconded. May be found in company of man known as Southern ( not wanted), playing organ in streets. On the organ may be found written in chalk— Ex- naval Men 12 and 19 years. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 137. - Swansea ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 11th and 12th inst.— James Watt, aliases Richard D « vis and Roberts, C. R. O. No. 14090- 21, Case No. 2, 23- 1- 24, b. 1883, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A seaman ; native of Guernsey. Pre. con. of fraud at NEW- PORT, PORTSMOUTH and SALFORD. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. HAMPSHIRE. 138. Lyndhurst ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant) gent's Burberry mackintosh, drab with greenish tint, at Beaulieu, 23rd inst.— Frank Walley Sheen, b. about 1886. 5ft. 8in., c. very fresh, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, morning coat, blue or black trousers, grey velour hat, boots, stolen mackintosh. A butler. In possession of gent's Elite bicycle, 24in. frame, enamelled black, red and gold lines, raised handle- bars, roller lever brakes, 28in. x liin. wheels, plated rims, Leedall tyres ( new), rubber pedals, bell, pump, carrier, Powell & Hanmer No. 75 acetylene lamp attached, Elite transfer on head and down tube. Frequents common lodging houses. Inf. to Supt. West, Lyndhurst. LANCASHIRE. 139.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining gent's overcoat and 5s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque, on Midland Bank, Ltd.).— Robert Benson, b. 1884 to 1889, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, brown blanket cloth coat, riding breeches, collar and tie, brown leggings and boots, smart appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 140 — Old Trattord ( Co.).— For being concerned with two other men ( in custody) in stealing quantity of scrap iron ( recovered), 24th inst.— Esmond 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Dunn, 1). 1904, oft. 3 or 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, full face ; poorly dressed. Native of Warrington. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. LEICESTERSHIRE . 141.— Market Harborough ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Med- bourne, 24th and 25th inst., and for stealing, 25th inst., gent's heavy gold signet ring, with masonic emblem. A Man, ! » . 1884 to IS89. 5ft. 7 or 8in., h. turning grey, e. brown, cleanshaven, long features ; dress, brown suit, dk. grey overcoat, It. grey cap, boots. Represented himself as belonging to a firm of antique dealers. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Robertson, Market Harborough. SOMERS ET. SHIRE. 142.— Taunton ( Co.).— For obtaining food and 10s. by false pretences.— George Holmes, aliases George Webb, Maidment, West and Taylor, C. R. O. No. 880- 08, III. Cir. 97- 21, Case No. 5, 23- 1- 24, I). 1884, oft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, thin features, clean shaven, two prominent upper teeth, mole I. of face ; dress, dk. coat and vest, khaki trousers, It, hat, boots. A labourer ; native of Bruton. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at GLASTONBURY, ALRESFORD, GRANTHAM, NOTTINGHAM, LEICESTER, WARWICK, MARKET HAR- BOROUGH, SOUTHWELL, SALE, BRIDG- WATER WINCANTON ( George Holmes), BRISTOL and SOUTHAM ( Henry George Holmes). Obtained lodgings, stating he was walking foreman platelayer employed by the Great Western Railway ( false). Obtained 10s., stating his money was in his box which would arrive later. Left the house the following morning ostensibly to go to work and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. SURREY. 14:{.— Guildford ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) libre suit- case, about 18in. by 15in. ; and W.- Bertie Elias Kerswell, b. about 1898, ."> ft. •"> or Gin., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven, rt. leg stiff ; dress, grey jacket and vest, blue trousers, It. cap, collar and tie. A kitchen porter. May apply at Labour Exchanges for similar work. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. WARWICKSHIRE. 144. - Stratford- on- Avon ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 9- 11- 23.— W. Hall, b. about 1864, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c., h., beard and moustache dk. ; well dressed, gentlemanly appear- ance. Stated he was trading as the Asiatic Tea Company, obtained orders and payment for tea and soap, but failed to deliver the goods. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lee, Stratford- on- Avon. WILTSHIRE. 14"). Chippenham ( Co.).- For stealing ( servant) gold carved snuff box : large gold signet ring, with Lord Hed ley's coat- of- arms thereon ; gold ring, with crystal and skeleton, lozenge shape top ; old gold watch, figures ( not numerals) on dial, hand missing; 2 white shirts, marked H. D. H. C. William Barker, 1 » . 1901 or 1902, 5ft. 4 or 5in., h. dk. brown, It. moustache, or may be clean shaven ; dress ( usually), grey suit. Was employed as an indoor servant, and absconded 31st ult., taking the property with him. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Zebedee, Chippenham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 14( i. Leven ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and two children chargeable to Union - Gerald Whitelam, b. 1900, 5ft. 9in., h. and e. dk. brown, clean shaven oval face, scar over eye : dress, dk. coat and vest, green breeches, black leggings ( fasten with 1 buckles), grey trilby hat, boots. In possession) gent's cycle with red mackintosh bag on cross bar An insurance agent. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cooper, Leven. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 147. Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— For shopbreaking and larceny, 12th inst., breaking glass panel of door.— J. Robinson, b. 1894 to 1900, 5ft. 9 or 10in., thin build, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven, thin features, droops eyelid, Scotch accent ; dress, It. suit ( trousers torn at knee and repaired), dk. raincoat, dk. cap or soft felt hat, soft collar and tie or sometimes thin blue muffler. Stated a pedlar ; native of ( believed) Ayr. In possession of number of brushes, small dolls and books. Frequents common lodging houses and cafes. Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough.