T H E POLICE iiGAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SEKIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1924. No. 14, VOL. XI 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 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 of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— D Division.— For stealing ( trick), 29th ult., new Remington portable typewriter, in carrying case, No. N. K. 33922.— A. B. Hulme, aliases Robert James Lubinsky and Yeoman, C. R. O. No. S/ l17630, Case No. 16, 21- 12- 23, b. 1884, 6ft., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, scar rt. of chin. A civil engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of embezzlement, larceny and fraud at LIVERPOOL, CHESTER- FIELD, LOUGHBOROUGH ( Robert James Lubinski), SUTTON COLDFIELD ( James Ellis), SALFORD ( James Robert Ellis) and on CO. and C. Posed as agent to firm of contractors, ordered typewriter to be delivered to them, accompanied the messenger and obtained possession of the machine. Inf. to C. R. O. CARDIGANSHIRE. 2.— Cardigan ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 2, 23- 1- 24, James Watt, C. R. O. No. should read 14090- 21, and not as previously shewn. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Evans, Cardigan. back 1. hand, ring 3rd and 4th 1. fingers ; dress, navy blue suit, grey overcoat, grey soft hat, soft collar, tie, boots. A fitter ; native of Sedge- field. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, warehouse- breaking, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM ( George Henry Clarke), GATESHEAD, NEWCASTLE, MIDDLES- BROUGH, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DARLING- TON ( John James Clarke), STOCKTON- ON- TEES ( John Robson), NORTH SHIELDS ( John Roberts) and on T. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston. ESSEX. 4.— Colchester ( Boro.).— For obtaining money by false pretences.— Ralph Nugent Harvey, C. R. O. No. 3225- 14, b. 1892, 5ft. 7iin., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud at PONTEFRACT. On 31st ult., called on loser and obtained 5s. from him for an advertisement in The Stage by falsely representing he was a reporter for that paper. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Colchester. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— For housebreaking and stealing from gas meter 18s. lid.— George Henry Clarke, aliases John James Roberts and George Clark, C. R. O. No. 1001- 14, Case No. 9, 28- 1- 24, b. 1891, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, Ethel GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 5.— Gloucester ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 118, 11- 1- 24, James Watt, C. R. O. No. should read 14090- 21, and not as previously shown. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 1, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— coniinued. LANCASHIRE. 6.— Chorley ( Co.).— For failing to surrender to bis bail at Standish Pol. Ct., 23rd ult., on charge of larceny.— Henry Brown, alias Choppy, b. 1889, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, muffler, cap, boots. A colliery stoker ; native of Standish. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 7.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Samuel Hunter, Case No. 10, 23- 1- 24, is identical with Samuel Hunter, C. R. O. No. 4554- 15, b. 1903, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h.. and e. brown, lost top 2nd rt. finger. A labourer ; native of Eccles. Pre. con. of house- breaking and larceny at BOLTON, BLACKPOOL and PRESTON. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 8.— Warrington ( Boro.).— Frank Linton, Case No. 20, 30- 1- 24, is identical with Frank Linton, alias Frederick Smith, C. R. O. No. 2816- 15, b. 1886, 5ft. 4fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar rt. forehead and lower lip, scar 1. cheek. A ship's fireman ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement, horsestealing, shop- breaking and minor offences at LANCASTER, COLNE, PADIHAM, MANCHESTER, WIGAN ( Frank Linton), DARTFORD ( Peter Lynch) and on X. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. LINCOLNSHIRE. 9.— Boston ( Co.).— Samuel Brook Wray, Case No. 8, 28- 1- 24, is identical with Samuel Brook Wray, C. R. O. No. 1637- 20, b. 1884, 5ft. 6Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at LINCOLN ( City and Co.). Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Epton, Boston. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 10 — Pontypool ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling) 24th ult., fur coat, mole colour, short length, Dickens & Jones, London, on tab ; squirrel fur wrap, two side pockets, Jays, Regent Street, London, on tab ; brown sable necktie, with head and tails; blue evening gown, trimmed silver beads ; blue frock, embroidered red material; gold bar brooch, set diamond in centre ; string of pearls, 2ft. in length, brilliant and emerald in centre; gold chain and pendant, with opal and pearl setting; gold wristlet watch, Makers Benson's, London, with gold expanding bracelet; pair of jet black earrings, crystal on cotton ; quantity of lady's underwear, marked Cunwen Thomas ; silver and tangerine jumper ; brown leather suit- case, brass lock, 2ft. 6in. x 18in. ; brown leather do., brass lock, 19in. x 10 or 12in. deep.— Joseph Stark, I). 1904, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. brown, thin face, J. Stark, heart and Mabel 1. forearm ; dress, dk. coat, grey flannel trousers, It. cap, soft collar, tie, brown shoes. Native of Pontypool.— Harold William Davies, b. 1901, 5ft. 6in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, dk. grey suit ( dirty), dk. cap, white muffler, boots. Native of Pontypool. Inf. to Supt. Spendlove, Pontypool. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 11.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 19th ult.— George Watson, b. 1888, 5ft. 2 or 3in., stout build, c. fair, h. brown, large eyes, clean shaven, quiet manner; dress, fawn heather mixture Lovatt cloth double- breasted overcoat ( belt and inverted pleat at back), fawn felt hat ( broad brim), black knitted tie with thin blue stripe, respectable appearance.— Man, b. about 1886, 5ft. 8in., well built, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, jovial manner ; dress, dk. grey single- breasted overcoat ( waisted). Believed identical with John Williams, Case No. 18, 25- 1- 24. Ordered underclothing, tendered in payment cheque No. J/ 43 202/ C, 134155, for £ 7 10s., on Midland Bank, Ltd., Sheffield, and received £ 2 in change. Requested the goods to be delivered to an address, where they were unknown. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. STAFFORDSHIRE . 12.— Newcastle ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 96,21- 1- 24, is identical with Lawrence Dudley, aliases Lewis or Louis Robinson, Louis Dudley, C. M. Lucas and Bradley, C. R. O. No. 9963- 17, Case No. 13, 9- 11- 23, b. 1870, 5ft. 4Jin., c. sallow, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue. A labourer ; native of Kingswinford. Pre. con. of stealing motor cycle and cyclestealing at COVENTRY ( Lawrence Dudley) and BIRMINGHAM ( George Douglas). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Mycock, Newcastle. Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued 13.— Wednesbury ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences, black handle razor, John Reynolds, Sheffield, on blade, small piece chipped out end of blade, in brown case ; shaving brush ; and stick shaving soap.— Patrick O'Reilly, b. 1885, 5ft. lin., slim build, clean shaven, carries head slightly to one side, Irish accent; dress, grey jacket, check breeches, khaki puttees, collar and tie, cap. Made loser's acquaintance in hospital, and later visited his house and obtained above articles by falsely representing that he had been sent for them. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sault, Wednesbury. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 14.— Remanded at Wolverhampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., till 4th inst., charged with breaking and entering picture house and stealing £ 98 Os. 6d.— William Shaw, alias William Taylor, C. R. O. No. 5709- 23, b. 1898, 5ft, 6iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, 2 moles rt. cheek, cross flags, Death or Glory rt., heart and scroll 1. forearm. A labourer ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of loitering at BRISTOL. 15.— Remanded at Guildhall Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 1st inst., charged as Archie Koffman with obtain- ing furs by false pretences.— Harold Kauffman, C. R. O. No. 11532- 22, b. 1892, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. An agent; native of Salford. Pre. con. of fraud and obtaining credit by fraud at MANCHESTER ( Harold Kaufman) and BRISTOL ( Archie Koffman). 16— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with larceny.— Albert Edward I'Anson, C. R. O. No. 62- 12, b. 1892, 5ft, 9Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A fireman ; native of Barrow. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking, receiving and minor offences at LIVERPOOL, BARROW, KENDAL, CREWE and on J. 17.— At Sleaford ( Co.), charged as David Ercell Caffrey with larceny.— David Ercell Caffery, alias David Caffery, C. R. O. No. 7680- 14, b. 1890, 5ft. 6iin., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue ( squints). A painter ; native of Manchester, where he has cons, for larceny and minor offences. 18.— Remanded at Sheffield ( City) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with housebreaking and stealing. - Robert Hobson, C. R. O. No. 2455- 16, b. 1895, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A cutler ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny and indecent assault at BISHOP AUCKLAND, SHEFFIELD and MANCHESTER. 19.— At Birmingham ( City), charged with housebreaking.— Walter Care, C. R. O. No. 6535- 15, b. 1898, 5ft. Hin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scars forehead and mouth, brown mark rt. forearm. A pit boy; native of Leeds, where he has cons, for larceny and housebreaking. 20.— Remanded at Doncaster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged with embezzlement.— John Smith, C. R. O. No. 19326- 21, b. 1889, 5ft. 7Jin., c. sallow, h. and e. brown, scars behind 1. ear, back of 1st rt. finger, 1st finger and between 2nd and 3rd 1. fingers. A shoemaker ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny at MANSFIELD. 21.— Remanded at Petworth ( Co.) Pol. a. till 1st inst., charged with larceny.— Harold Fisher, C. R. O. No. 14646- 19, b. 1894, 5ft. 8Jin., c. pale, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud on railway and minor offences at CHRISTCHURCH, BOURNEMOUTH, ALDERSHOT and on X. 22.— Remanded at Windsor ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. tiU 4th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Edwin Hemsley, C. R. O. No. 10292- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A miner ; native of Rochdale. Pre. con. of larceny at BARNSLEY. 23.— Remanded at Windsor ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as Robert Oxley Coulson with housebreaking.— Robert Coulson, C. R. O. No. 21905- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at BLYTH. 24.— Remanded at Reading ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with larceny.— Frederick Kenneth Nicholson, alias Frederick Nicholson, C. R. O. No. 23344- 18, b. 1901, 5ft, I0in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar near rt. eyebrow. Native of Surrey. Pre. con. of attempted fraud, burglar}', cycle- stealing and a minor offence at MAIDENHEAD ( Frederick Kenneth Nicholson) and on B and V. 25.— Remanded at St. Anne's- on- Sea ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as George Frederiok Radcliffe under Coinage Offences Act, 1861.— Friday, February 1, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS— con I inued. 35.— Derbyshire, Bakewell ( Co.).— George Francis William Nelson, C. R. O. No. S/ 55025, and Gladys Neilson, Case No. 103, 18- 1- 24. See also Case No. 25 current issue. 36.— Essex, Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Sidney Smith, C. R. O. No. 2220- 22, Case No. 6, 25- 1- 24, and remanded till 5th inst. 37.— Hampshire, Basingstoke ( Co.).— Frederick Charles Brown, Case No. 9, 9- 1- 24, and identical with Frederick Brown, C. R. O. No. 20311- 18, at Kingsclere, charged with larceny. 38.— Kent, Chatham ( Co.).— Wilson, Case No. 110, 4- 1- 24, at Romford. 39.— Lancashire, Bury ( Co.).— John Bennett, Case No. 15, 18- 1- 24. 40.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Albert Edward I'Anson, C. R. O. No. 62- 12, Cases Nos. 7, 26- 11- 23, and 57 ( Broxton), 5- 12- 23. See also Case No. 16 current issue. 41.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City.)— William Saunders, Case No. 14, 16- 1- 24. 42.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— James Wilson, Case No. 112, 19- 10- 23. 43.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John Thomas Farnes, Case No. 91, 25- 1- 24. 44.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— George Mason, Case No. 76, 28- 1- 24. 45.— Shropshire, Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— Henry Sproson, C. R. O. No. S/ 130509, Case No. 80, 28- 1- 24. 46— Staffordshire, Walsall ( Boro.).— Cyril Leslie Norman, Case No. 12, 28- 1- 24, and identical with Cyril Leslie Norman, C. R. O. No. 17073- 16, and remanded till 5th inst. 47.— Staffordshire, Wolverhampton ( Boro.).— William Sneddon, Case No. 110, 2- 11- 21, and sentenced 3- 1- 24, to 6 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 946- 24. 48.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Wakefield ( Co.).— Herbert Wilson, alias Frederick Edward Edwards, C. R. O. No. 10- 18, Case No. 123, 11- 1- 24, at Leeds, charged as Herbert Edward Wilson with loitering with intent, etc. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 49.— C Division.— 29th ult. J by shopbreaking ( smashing window with hammer).— Pearl neck- lace, consisting of 111 graduated pearls, total weight 310 grains, emerald and diamond clasp ; brooch, platinum, torpedo shape, set mass of diamonds, with a number of sapphires inlet, 6/ 164/ 11 and M. 59/-/- scratched on edge; lady's ring, platinum, set single diamond, weight 3i carats. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 50.— Derby ( Co.).— 26th ult., from motor car, at Aston- on- Trent. — Brown wicker basket, 2ft. 6in. x 1ft. 6m. x 9in., containing 4 pairs of child's combinations ( Chilproof) ; gent's grey flannel shirt, blue stripe ; 8 gent's linen collars, size 15 x lfin., No. 102 on collars also maker's name Harvelia Collar ; gent's undervest, Jaeger make ; pair gent's pants, Ewe brand, No. 36 on tab; child's flannel petticoat; child's liberty bodice ; 4 afternoon tea cloths, white, lace round edge, also lace insertion, size 4ft. x 4ft. ; 2 table- cloths, white ( one has patch in centre) ; 3 ser- viettes ; 7 tray cloths ; 5 linen pillow cases, drawn thread border ; 2 small pillow cases, with borders ; child's sleeping suit, Nagatoo, Tyrrell & Green, also name T. Gutteridge on tab ; child's flannel nightdress ; 3 large silk handkerchiefs ( two white, one blue) ; child's nightdress, Chilprufe ; boy's grey flannel shirt ; and a red bound laundry book with the name Mrs. Gutteridge thereon.— Sus- picion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1889, oft. 9in., stiff build ; dress, dk. overcoat, respect- able appearance.— 2nd, b. 1896, 5ft. 9in., thin build, clean shaven, front teeth believed missing ; dress, blue overalls, dirty overcoat, blue cap with peak. In possession of Ford van. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. ESSEX. 51.— Brentwopd ( Co.).— Between 19th and 21st ult., from storeroom, at Rayleigh.— Brass tenor horn, about 18in. long, about 8 or 9in. across the bell, Makers Moulsdon, King's Cross, inscribed thereon. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Brentwood. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 52.— Campden ( Co.).— 25th ult., from golf house, at Saintbury Hill.— Gent's silver watch, square 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 1, 1924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. George Francis William Nelson, alias Holson, Nicholson, etc., C. R. O. No. S/ 55025, Case No. 524, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1880, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. A dentist; native of Stockport. Pre. con. of embezzlement, fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at OLDHAM, EDINBURGH ( George Francis William Nelson), BOURNEMOUTH ( Peter Wilson), BLACK- POOL, MATLOCK ( George Radcliffe Neilson) and HARROGATE ( George Frederick Radcliffe Neilson). 26.— On N, charged as George Carter with larceny.— George Darrell Carter, C. R. O. No 326- 22, b. 1890, 4ft. 10£ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, clean shaven, plausible ; dress, blue reefer jacket, blue serge trousers, brown waistcoat, white soft collar and neckerchief, grey mixture cap, brown boots. A cook ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON, BRISTOL ( George Carter), SOUTHAM ( George Darrell Carter) and on F. 27.— Remanded at Oxted ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged as Samuel Mullin with house- breaking and attempted burglary.— Samuel James Mullen, C. R. O. No. 13542- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A boot repairer ; native of Darwen. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and a minor offence at ACCRINGTON, YORK and HEWORTH. 28.— Remanded at Princes Risboro' ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with shopbreaking.— Samuel Henry Wagg, C. R. O. No. 20837- 19, b. 1903, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A black- smith ; native of Wolverhampton. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at WOLVERHAMPTON and PENKRIDGE. 29.— At Manchester ( City), charged with fraud. — Ethel Jackson, alias Ethel Savage, C. R. O. No. 2733- 22, b. 1896, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny on D. 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, small features, no teeth; dress, grey coat and vest, blue trousers, soft collar, green tie. A collier ; States he has tramped the country since August last. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Loughborough. SOMERSETSHIRE. 31— Dunster ( Co.).— Remanded till 1st inst., charged with larceny ( servant).— Annie Hosking, b. 1891, 5ft., stout build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ; dress, black dress and hat, black stockings, It. fawn raincoat, black shoes. A waitress ; native of Roche. Inf. to Supt. Hallett, Dunster. WILTSHIRE. 32 — Trowbridge ( Co.).— Remanded till 4th inst., charged with uttering forged £ 1 note and aiding and abetting.— Arthur Cornish Hain ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1895, 5ft. llin., thin build, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, prominent cheek bones, paralysis 1. side, 1. arm and leg deformed, 1. club foot; dress, navy blue suit, grey velour hat, grey scarf, dk. grey double- breasted overcoat, soft collar, dk. tie, boots ( 1. medical). A newsvendor ; native of Bedminster.— Harold Wells Griffen ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., thin build, e. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, fair moustache ; dress, navy blue suit, brown velour hat, white scarf with brown stripes, dk. grey double- breasted overcoat, soft collar, black tie, shoes. A litho- grapher ; native of Bedminster. State they have been forging £ 1 notes of various serial numbers since July last, the last issue bearing serial number Al/ 83 400623, and have uttered same in various towns, including Weston- super- Mare, Portsmouth, Torquay, Teignmouth, Southsea, Birmingham, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Frome, Bourne- mouth Stroud, Weymouth and Wolverhampton. Invariably tendered notes at confectioners and tobacconists. Inf. to Supt. Underwood, Trowbridge. LEICESTERSHIRE . 30.— Loughborough ( Co.).— Charged with steal- ing gent's all black enamelled bicycle, 24in. frame, 28in. by l^ in. wheels, No. 15714 on seat pillar lug, upturned handle- bars, black grips, rubber pedals, front lever brake, new mudguard on front, new free wheel, Warwick tyre on front, Dunlop on^ back, Flexo saddle.— William Finney, b. 1902, APPREHENSIONS. 33 — M. P. D., C. R. O.— Frederick Bamber, C. R. O. No. 21194- 20, Case No. 1, 30- 1- 24. 34— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Henry Daniels, C. R. O. No. 15465- 21, Case No. 59, 3- 12- 23. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, January 30, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. face, on a wristlet strap, about iin. wide with metal clasp, letter D. thereon. Inf. to Supt. Bunker, Campden. KENT. 53.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— 30th ult., by shop- breaking ( breaking window).— 12 lady's silver wrist watches, marked as follows : 5 KR/ W, 1 T/ W, 1 ( / W, 1 E/ T, 1 R/ N, 1 KL/-, 1 KL/ W, and 1 KE/ N ; lady's gold wrist watch, marked either NH- or K/ H/-. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. 54.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— 25th ult., from pavilion.— 55 100- franc French notes ; silver cigarette- case, about 4 x 3iin., very deep, hand engraved, gilt inside, no elastic bands, corner damaged; pair gilt metal cuff- links, German make ; and £ 12. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Bolton ( Co.).— 26th ult., from school cloak room, at Farnworth.— Gent's grey overcoat, raglan sleeves, 2 outside and 1 inside pockets, 3 buttons, lined silk poplin, nearly new, to fit man 5ft. 8in. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. 56.— Chorley ( Co.).— 28th ult., by burglary ( insecure kitchen window), at Leyland.— Lady's black leather purse, fastened with clasp, 3 com- partments inside, 2 small ticket pockets on front, long stamp pocket on back, containing 5s. silver and copper and a Yale key, No. 125847. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 57.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 26th ult., by house- breaking ( breaking leadlight in front door), at Davyhulme.— Indian carved wooden glove box, 15 x 5in., piece ol pearl inlaid on lid ; lady's 9ct. Elkington expanding wristlet watch, white dial, Roman numerals, black pointers; lady's gold wristlet do., safety chain and catch broken off, gold dial, black pointers, Roman numerals, very small; lady's gold do., chased back, white dial, gold pointers; lady's 18ct. signet ring, XX, E. H. C. thereon; gent's Johannesburg gold plain ring, set Cape ruby ; lady's 9ct. brooch, wishing bone and bird pattern ; lady's Wedgwood cameo do., mounted with gold, oval, figure of woman ; old- fashioned photograph do., circled with gold in twisted pattern, photographs of two ladies on one side and of gentleman on other side ; lady's 9ct. cameo do., figure of lady, 2 x liin. ; link of imi- tation pearl beads ; link of white coral do. ; link of red coral do., with earrings to match, 3 beads in each ; link of sea pearls ; link of pink beads ; pair gold and black mourning earrings, 3- ring pattern; pair small 9ct. sleeper do. ; lady's silver card- case, green leather lining, chased, 4 x 3in., silver chain handle ; lady's silver mesh bag ; lady's silver cigarette- case, chased ; lady's crocodile purse, 4 x 3in., L. on one corner ; lady's long 9ct. guard, one link broken about 8in. from swivel, fancy link pattern ; small rosewood clock, Bin. high ; gent's gold boomerang tie- pin ; dagger, 15in. long, deer's foot handle, black composition sheath. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 58.— Ulverston ( Co.).— 27th ult., by house- breaking ( breaking kitchen window at back) at Dalton.— Steel meshed handbag ; lady's black leather purse ; 3 gent's white woollen shirts, helio stripe; gent's woollen singlet; 3 pairs gent's black woollen socks; 3 pairs lady's woollen stockings ( 2 black, 1 brown) ; lady's cream silk knitted jumper; pair gent's black lace boots, size 6, new, marked 14s. 6d. on sole, C. W. S. make ; white linen tablecloth, about 5ft. square ; curio combination knife, containing between 15 and 20 articles ; English lever watch, No. 7791, Roman numerals, J. K. scratched on inside with a pin, small miniature of King Edward on inside case, Hyam, Manchester, on dial ; 3 lady's gold rings ( 1 with 3 small diamonds set in platinum; 1 plain, set 3 diamonds, claw setting; 1 set 2 diamonds and 1 sapphire); crescent shape brooch, swallow set in pearls ( 1 pearl missing), blue stone in head of swallow ; gold do., set pearls, green stone in centre ; do., set New Zealand green stone ; 2 do., in form of New Zealand regimental badges ; do., set 2 hearts ; lady's double curb gold bangle, had attached as pendants, 1 fleur- de- lis, 1 Manx talisman, and 1 gold drop ; Onoto fountain pen, gold band ; pack of playing cards ; tin box of C. W. S. chocolates ; and £ 2 13s. Od. Inf. to Supt. Johnston, Ulverston. LINCOLNSHIRE. 59.— Spalding ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 95, 9- 1- 24. Man who gave name of William Rose. Additional inf.— May be found employed on public works. Inf. to Supt. Pikett, Spalding. Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN— contin ned. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. CO.— Northampton ( Boro.).— Between 13th and 24th ult., lady's silver watch, keywind, plain front, chased back, L. Mabbutt scratched inside back of case ; lady's gunmetal do., keyless, plain front and back, not in going order ; lady's costume coat, fine black serge, small breast pocket, 2 outside flap pockets, plain back, fit woman 5ft. 6in., in fairly good condition ; small medicine cabinet, white wood, stained outside walnut colour, glass doors, fitted with 4 drawers, size 16in. by 12in. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. stripes ; 1 black and white stripes, about l| in. wide ; and 1 black and blue stripes, liin. wide) ; pair black boots, Balmoral shape, size 6, lined with yellow leather with the following numbers stamped thereon, 6- 1480- 33065 ; bluish- brown jacket and vest; dk. grey tweed suit, fit man height 5ft. 4 or 5in., 36in. chest; It. grey tweed cap with the word Clique stamped inside ; It. grey tweed overcoat, half belt at back, single- breasted, 3 buttons showing through, red tab inside with the word Whearsheaf thereon ; and £ 2. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. 61.— Northampton ( Boro.).— 25th ult., from hotel bedroom.— Dk. brown leather suit case, 21in. by llin. by 4iin. ; gent's blue serge suit, fit man about 5ft. 8£ in. ; pair striped pyjamas ; 4 collars, size 15 ( 3 starched, 1 soft, has blue stripe); 2 neckties ( 1 mauve, 1 black) ; cream silk shirt ; 2 ordinary shirts ; 8 handkerchiefs ; pair suede gloves; bunch of keys; and 2 note- books.- Suspicion is attached to G. Shand, b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft. 9in., h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, greenish- grey overcoat, grey cap. Presented card bearing Amalgamated Press, Ltd., Representative G. Shand. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 62.— Newark ( Co.).— 28th ult., by burglary ( 2 cases— forcing kitchen windows with jemmy), at Radcliffe- on- Trent.— Cheque for £ 23 9s. 6d., made out by H. Potter for Hewitt Potter & Co., on Westminster Bank, Ltd., Thurland Street, Nottingham ; Dr. Barnardo's collection box, containing about 30s. silver and coppers ; gold curb bracelet, with lock attached ; lady's diamond and opal ring ; lady's plain do., 5 diamonds, claw setting ; 2 pairs gent's kid gloves ; bunch of keys, including Yale lock key, No. 7040, and label attached, with address, 7, Healey House, Briming- ton, Chesterfield, or 87, Ingram Place, Norfolk Park, Sheffield ; and about 30s. Inf. to Supt. Lucas, Newark. SURREY. 63 — Guildford ( Boro.).— 26th or 27th ult., by shopbreaking ( breaking fanlight at back).— 5 gent's scarves ( 1 silver- grey, black ends ; 1 mottled ; 1 black edge, white centre with 6 black narrow MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the ClearingjHouse ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— J Division.— Adverting to Case No. 70, 23- 1- 24. Additional inf. : Engine No. 91418, Frame No. 330391. 65.— K Division.— 30th ult., " Triumph," solo. AN- 5647. 4 H. P. Chain drive. Colour grey. Electric lamp fitted to top of acetylene lamp on front. Excise licence expires 31- 12- 24, attached. ESSEX. 66. Chelmsford ( Co.).— 30th ult., " P. and P.", solo. 1923 model. RK- 214. Frame No. 0012' Engine No. 22700. 3 H, P. Chain drive. Colour black, sides of tank dk. blue. Sturmev- Archer gear. Kick starter. Saddle springs lOin. long, peak of saddle attached to bars of frame by hinged link. Double triangular frame. Footboards with rubber insertion with P. P. thereon. Chain case. M. L. electric lighting. Accumulator box on rt, hand side below saddle. Binks carburettor! Dunlop Magnum 3in. tyres. Excise Licence, issued 1- 1- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, January 30, 1924. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 67 — B Division.—" G. N.," Case No. 72, 25- 2- 21. YORKSHIRE. 68.— Bradford ( City).—" Ford," Case No. 67, 9- 11- 23. MOTOR CYCLES. ESSEX. 69 — Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).—" Bradbury," Case No. 60, 25- 1- 24. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 70.— Cardiff ( City).—" Douglas," Case No. 107, 28- 11- 23. PROPERTY FOUND. SOMERSETSHIRE. 71.— Dunster ( Co.).— 10th December, 1923, abandoned at Minehead.— Lady's Raleigh bicycle, black enamelled, gold lined, 28 x lfin. wheels with Avebury tyre on back wheel ( much worn), plain tyre on front wheel, Brooks saddle, No. 264277 on saddle pillar, upturned plated handle- bare, 2 roller lever brakes, new rubber pedals, gear case and bell. In rusty condition. Inf. to Supt. Hallett, Dunster. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 72.— Chorley ( Co.).— Owner wanted for the undermentioned property ( believed stolen), pawned and sold at Standish by Henry Hough, C. R. O. No. 13436- 16, Case No. 12, 25- 1- 24.— Gent's fawn raincoat, nearly new; gent's grey jacket; pair gent's grey trousers ; pair boots, size 10 ; 4 linen pillow cases, embroidered at end ; 2 bolster cases ; 3 box covers, embroidered each corner ; damaged suit case, about 22in. x 16in., brown imitation leather, 2 brass locks, marked English Make, railway labels Belfast, Portsmouth, Fleetwood and Carlisle pasted thereon. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 73.— Wigan ( Co.).— On 27th ult., an attempt was made to break into a Roman Catholic church at Ince, a window leading to coal cellar being forced with a chisel about | in. wide,, nothing was, how- ever, stolen. Also on 27th or 28th ult., the Parish Church at Ince was broken into, entrance being effected by duplicate key of vestry door. A safe weighing about 2cwts., containing money and silver plate, was removed to railway about 50yds. away and an unsuccessful attempt made to force it with iron bar. The offence appears to have been com- mitted by 3 persons believed to be wearing clogs. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. RE- CONVICTIONS. 74— Frederick Thomas Bates, C. R. O. No. 4418- 21, was sentenced at Kettering ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 23- 1- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 23- 1- 24. 75— Frederick Glanch, C. R. O. No. 2391- 23, was sentenced at Sutton Coldfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 22- 1- 24, to 4 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.) for cycle- stealing and wilful damage. See Case No. 26, 18- 1- 24. 76— Isaac Taylor, C. R. O. No. 9399- 20, was, at Chorley ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 26- 1- 24, fined £ 1. See Case No. 23, 25- 1- 24. 77.— Thomas James Pursell, C. R. O. No. S/ 131506, was sentenced at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.), 24- 1- 24, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 34, 16- 1- 24. 78 — John Beauchamp Noel, C. R. O. No. 8769- 14, was sentenced at C. C. C., 24- 1- 24, to 18 mos. impt. for conspiracy and fraud ( 6 cases). See Case No. 31, 28- 11- 23. 79.— George William Densham, C. R. O. No. 13612- 15, was sentenced at C. L. S., 11- 1- 24, to 21 mos. impt. for obtaining money by fraud. See Case No. 136, 30- 11- 23. Friday, February 1, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 RE- CONVICTIONS- continued. 80.— Horace Turner, C. R. O. No. 13753- 16, was, at Barry ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 25- 1- 24, discharged. See Case No. 38, 30- 1- 24. 81.— Alfred Bernard Hince, C. R. O. No. S/ 132351, was sentenced at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 29- 1- 24, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases), and 1 day impt. on each of 9 cases of larceny ( shop door) ( conc.). See Case No. 19, 28- 1- 24. 82.— Isaac Bickerstaff, C. R. O. No. 2793- 22, was sentenced at Somerset Ass., 29- 1- 24, to 9 mos. impt. Two cases of sacrilege and 1 of larceny from church were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 41, 21- 11- 23. 83 — Albert Edward Argent, C. R. O. No. 212- 20, was sentenced at Notts. ( Co.) T. Sess., 26- 1- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 63, 28- 1- 24. 84— Rose Groves. C. R. O. No. 113- 20, was sentenced at Norwich ( City) Q. Sess., 14- 1- 24, to 3, 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 4 cases). See Case No. 56, 9- 1- 24. 4 yrs. pen. ( conc.), for storehousebreaking, office- breaking and placing explosives in office with intent to destroy safe. See Case No. 32, 7- 12- 23. 88.- - George Jordan, C. R. O. No. 1140- 96, was sentenced at Carmarthen Ass., 22- 1- 24, to 3, 3 and 3 yrs. pen. ( conc.), for storehousebreaking, office- breaking' and placing explosives in office with intent to destroy safe. See Case No. 33, 7- 12- 23. 89.-- Allan Champ, C. R. O. No 5406- 14, was sentenced at Newport ( Salop) Pol. Ct., 22- 1- 24, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.), for fraud { 2 cases). See Case No. 44, 18- 1- 24. 90.— William Stokes, C. R. O. No. 1398- 13. was sentenced at Basingstoke ( Boro.) P. Sess., 22- 1- 24, to 7 days impt. See Case No. 27, 25- 1- 24. \ 91. Thomas Rhodes, C. R. O. No. 3366- 00, was sentenced at Hull ( City) Q. Sess., 23- 1- 24. to 8 mos. impt. See Case No. 36, 30- 11 - 23. 92.— Arthur Swanson, C. R. O. No. 138- 15, was sentenced at Norwich ( City) Q. Sess., 14- 1- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 42, 26- 10- 23. 85.— William Hunter, C. R. O. No. 944- 08, was sentenced at Leicestershire Ass., 26- 1- 24, to 21 mos. impt. for attempted burglary. See Case No. 22, 11- 1- 24. 86.— John Madden. C. R. O. No. 1786- 06, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 18- 1- 24, to 3 and 1 mos. impt. ( conc.), for larceny ( confidence trick) ( 2 cases). Three other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 39,16- 1- 24. 87.— John Kelly, C. R. O. No. 1202- 14, was sentenced at Carmarthen Ass., 22- 1- 24, to 4, 4 and 93 — Charles Foster Ambrose, C. R. O. No. 8395- 23, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 25- 1- 24, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt., ( conc.), for fraud ( 3 cases). Five other cases were taken into consideration when sentenced was passed. See Case No. 15, 28- 1- 24. 94 — George West, C. R. O. No. 2778- 02, was sentenced at C. C. C., 22- 1- 24, to 9 and 9 mos. impt. ( conc.), for conspiring to force an entry into a club to do damage to property and assault members, and causing grievous bodily harm. Pre. con. of larceny, gaming and minor offences at WOKING- HAM, BRISTOL and on B, S and V. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Friday, February 1, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 am. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 95. Criminal Record Office. - For escaping from Warwick State Institution, 27tli ult. - Ethel Hall, C. R. O. No. 18600- 17. b. 1900, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, An office worker ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny at LEEDS. BRIGH- TON and NORTH SHIELDS. Inf. to above office. CHESHIRE. 96.— Hazel Grove ( Co.).— For stealing from till, 17s. 6d., at Cheadle Hulme, 30th ult.— A Man, 1 » . 1898, 5ft, 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. ( small white patch back of head), clean shaven ; dress, navy blue overcoat ( half belt at back), It. trousers, It, cap. Called at shop, asked for trousers buckle and was informed that they did not stock them. Returned later and asked where he could obtain one, and after his departure the above amount was missed. Appears identical with Man, Case No. 82, 30- 1- 24. Inf. to Supt. Sudlow, Hazel Grove. ESSEX. 97.— Grays ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 23rd and 26th ult.— Jim Jackson, D. C. M., b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk., full face, clean shaven, first rt. finger missing, large bullet wound scar rt. of face, good pianist; dress, khaki trench coat with belt ( very greasy), It. grey jacket and vest, khaki breeches, blue puttees, dk. cap, soft collar with black stripes, dirty dk. tie, boots. Visited a Buffalo lodge, told loser he was a motor lorry driver, employed by the Army and Navy Stores, that he had a lorry laden with food stuffs at the police station, in case the strike lasted. Absconded, 26th inst. Volunteers his services as pianist at Buffalo lodges. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 98.— Cardiff ( City).— For embezzling £ 3 5s.— L. M. Bowen, b. 1876 to 1879, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. ( thin on top), e. brown, cropped moustache, full face, plausible ; dress, ( believed), grey suit, bowler hat, collar and tie, brown shoes, smart appearance. Was employed as secretary of the Officers' Association. May seek assistance from branches of the Officers' Association and British Legion. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 99. - Gosport ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 28 by false pretences, 26th and 27th ult.— Ernest. C. Martin, i). 1901, 5ft. 7 or 8in., h. dk. brown, e. grey, thin face, small mouth, top centre tooth decayed ; dress, blue suit with pin stripe, cream soft collar, tie, grey cap, brown shoes. In possession of fawn raincoat and blue overcoat. Called on loser, offered him job as garage foreman together with furnished house and the above amount was paid for the furniture. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. HERTFORDSHIRE . 100 - Hertford ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences ( worthless cheque), at Broxbourne, 12th ult.— James Vernon Payn, C. R. O. No. 4585- 21, Case No. 37, 28- 1- 24 ( for por- trait), b. 1900, 5ft. 10£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, blue nap overcoat, blue suit, grey soft hat, soft collar, blue striped tie, shoes ( far worn), or uniform of Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Native of Germany. Pre. con. of fraud at CLARE and on E. Tendered in payment for his lodgings cheque on the Guarantee Trust Coy.. 5th Avenue, New York, and 33, Lombard Street ( L.), which was later returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. LANCASHIRE. 101. Blackpool ( Boro.).— For obtaining 8 dozen eggs, by false pretences, 24th ult - William Wilson, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 7 or 8in., good build, h., e. and moustache ( heavy) brown, very bad teeth, very 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 30, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. plausible; dress, dk. brown mixture suit, collar and tie, dk. cap, dk. brown boots, respectable appearance. Stated he had been sent by the matron of the sanitorium to purchase eggs for the patients ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 102.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For obtaining 7s. 6d. by false pretences, 19th ult.- May Smith, abases Alice Jones, Annie Turner, Ada Whitehouse, Annie Guest, Ethel Garratt, Gladys Cook, Doris Jones, Gladys Jones and Doris Jeffs, C. R. O. No. 22180- 21, Case No. 19, 12- 12- 23, b. 1900, 5ft. 4in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, very plausible. Native of Cannock. Pre. con. of fraud at BIRMINGHAM. Obtains from registry offices names and addresses of persons requiring servant. Calls at these addresses, states she has been sent by the Registry Office, gives false names and addresses as references, and obtains money to pay her return railway fare. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth.