POLICE if GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1924 No 18, 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 aa directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. 1 Stockport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), between 26th and 28th ult., Waterman's Ideal self- filling fountain- pen. Thomas Alfred Wood- ward, alias Thomas Alfred Trelfa, C. R. O. No. 16098- 18, Case No. 115, 18- 1- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, fawn mackintosh, trilby hat, brown boots. A labourer ; native of Davanham. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at GREAT YARMOUTH, BIRKENHEAD, NANTWICH ( Thomas Alfred Woodward) and MARKET DRAYTON ( Thomas Woodward). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. DERBYSHIRE. 2.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— For embezzlement- William George Parsons, b. 1896, 5ft, 5in., c. and h. dk., clean shaven, drags rt. leg ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. grey overcoat, bowler hat, respect- able appearance. Was employed as canvasser for photo frames, had about £ 48- worth of stock and £ 5 in cash from his employers, and absconded. May be accompanied by a man, named Adams ( not wanted), b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., wears glasses, clean shaven ; dress, It. raincoat and cap. Native of Barnsley. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Walker, Ilkeston. 3.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— For stealing dwelling ( door insecure), 5th inst., gent's gold cased watch, glass broken, white face, black Roman numerals and pointers, chimes quarter hours, chimes out of order, far worn.— A Man, I), about 1903, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, dk. grey overcoat, grey scarf, soft collar, black tie, trilby hat; carried an attache- case, and parcel wrapped in waterproof sheeting. Supposed working for Carruthers, Ltd., Burton and Derby. Was selling drapery in the district. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 4— Gloucester ( Co.).— Edward John Balston, Case No. 121, 6- 2- 24, is identical with Edward John Balston, C. R. O. No. 8326- 21, b. 1896, 5ft. 2£ in., c. and h. fair, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at DAWLISH ( Edward John Balston), CAMBORNE ( Edward Simmins) and PLYMOUTH ( Edward John Balsdon). Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. 5.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For absconding from the Union with clothing, 3rd inst.— William Edwards, b. 1877, 5ft. 5in., h. dk. brown, clean shaven, slightly bow- legged ; dress, It. grey suit and cap, collar and tie. Left the Union in company with Edward John Balston, C. R. O. No. 8326- 21, Case No. 4 current issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 11, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. KENT. 6.— Chatham ( Co.).— For stealing ( servants) at Higham, 7th inst., lady's gold watch, brown wrist strap, metal clips, stem wind, chased back, Roman figures, hands and figures black, gold dial; lady's 5- stone half- hoop diamond ring, graduated stones, aluminium mounting; lady's gold do., set diamond and oval sapphire, boat shaped; lady's gold do., diamond and ruby; lady's gold do., gold square with diamond in centre ; gold medallion ( recovered) ; brown leather portmanteau ( recovered); and £ 14 7s.— Elizabeth Harper, b. 1902, stout build, c. fresh, h. ( bobbed) curly, e. blue, Scotch accent; dress, green ish- grey long velour coat ( trimmed moleskin), green felt hat, black skirt, coloured blouse.— Alexander Harper, b. 1896, 5ft. 4 or 5in., c. fresh, clean shaven, tattooed both arms, Scotch accent; dress, blue serge suit, dk. grey overcoat ( tight fitting), brown brogue shoes. Were employed as cook and gardener respectively, and absconded, 7th inst., taking the property with them. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 7.— Nottingham ( City).— For stealing gent's bicycle ( recovered), 26th ult.— A Man who gave name of George Briggs, b. 1894, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. fresh, thin face, clean shaven ; dress ( believed) navy blue suit, cap, collar and tie ; wore half moon shaped leather satchel with 2 shoulder straps. Stole the bicycle in the street, and pledged same. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. STAFFORDSHIRE . 8.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— William Banks, Case No. 125, 6- 2- 24, is identical with Arthur Jock Willison, aliases Jack Burns and Jack Robins, C. R. O. No. 1670- 12, Cases Nos. 19, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), and 66, 16- 1- 24, b. 1893, 5ft. 8iin., c. dk., h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, scars top of head, rt. chin and back of neck. A seaman ; native of Toronto. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, embezzlement and a minor offence at LONGTON, LICHFIELD, STOKE- ON- TRENT, STOCKTON- ON- TEES, EASTLEIGH, PORTSMOUTH ( Arthur Kemp Wharton) SOUTH SHIELDS and READING ( Arthur Jock Willison). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. SUSSEX ( WEST). 9.— Worthing ( Co.).— For arrears of mainten- ance order amounting to £ 191 8s.— Percy Douglas Stuart, Case No. 127, 8- 8- 23, b. 1889, about 6ft., thin build, c. tanned, h. fair ( curly), e. grey, well educated, refined, smart appearance. Well known in theatrical profession, and believed to be a member of aconcert party. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 10.— Remanded at Newport Pagnell ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged with attempted house- breaking.— Charles Edwin New, aliases Charles New and Henry Harvey, C. R. O. No. 116- 22, b. 1896, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A pianoforte fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, abduction, carnal knowledge, cycle- stealing and minor offences at AYLESBURY, FENNY STRATFORD ( Charles Edwin New) and on G and Y. 11.— At Birkenhead ( Boro.), charged with larceny - May Smith, C. R. O. No. 22180- 21, h. 1900, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud at BIRMINGHAM. 12.— At Dunfermline ( Co.)., charged with conspiracy.— Alexander Sandilands, alias Alexander McQuire, C. R. O. No. 18714- 21, b. 1901,5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at HADDINGTON. 13.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as Robert Gunter with larceny ( trick).— Robert William Gunter, C. R. O. No. 9( 506- 21, Case No. 320, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1887, 5ft. 8jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, 2 gunshot wounds 1. cheek. Native of Hertford Heath. Pre. con. of fraud and minor offences at MIDDLESBROUGH and on CO and C. 14.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with loitering with intent to commit a felony.— Harry Watson, C. R. O. No. 529- 05, b. 1876, 5ft. 3jin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue. A gardener; native of Derby. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and minor offences at ARUNDEL, STEYNING, ST. ALBANS, Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. WOKINGHAM, BRIDLINGTON, ROMSEY, EAST GRINSTEAD, ( William Hyde), FARN- HAM, LEICESTER ( Harry Watson), THIRSK ( William Harvey) and on R. 15.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged as Charles Smith with larceny.— Charles James William Henry Smith, C. R. O. No. 1148- 08, b. 1892,5ft. ljin., c. fair, h. brown, e. dk. brown, scar rt, jaw, chin, back of neck and head. A brass polisher ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at GLOUCESTER ( Charles Smith), WORCESTER ( Charles James William Henry Smith) and in M. P. D. 16.— Awaiting trial at Manchester Ass., com- mitted from Liverpool ( City), charged with procur- ing act of gross indecency.— Henry Kenyon, C. R. O. No. 2364- 21, b. 1878, 5ft, 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, lost top of 2nd rt. finger, 3 pansies back 1. hand. A seaman ; native of Halifax. Pre. con. of gross indecency with male person at CHATHAM. 17.— Remanded at Milverton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged with larceny.— Robert Cun- nington, C. R. O. No. 121- 23, b. 1882, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A seaman ; native of Bedford. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, fraud, housebreaking and minor offences at BEDFORD, WARMINSTER, GRAYS, FOLKESTONE ( Robert Cunnington), LIVER- POOL ( Rudolph Cunnington) and GRIMSBY ( Robert Cummington). 18.— Remanded at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged with larceny ( dwelling).— Lydia Wilson, C. R. O. No. 24066- 20, b. 1862, 4ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor oflence at YEOVIL and DORCHESTER. 19.— Remanded at Wealdstone P. Sess. ( L.)— X Division case— till 12th inst., charged with being a suspected person.— Thomas Troup, C. R. O. No. 23773- 21, b. 1889, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer; native of Horwich. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and receiving at SALFORD, STOCKPORT, RHYL and CAR- NARVON. 20.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— F Division oase— till 15th inst., charged as Thomas Tivendale with forgery.— Albert Tivendale, C- R. O. No. 713- 15, Case No. 299, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), Special Notice, Case No. 39, 3- 12- 23, b. 1873, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. brown ( thin and turning grey), e. grey, clean abpyjen. A house steward ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, obtaining situation by false pretences and forging and uttering telegram at DUNMOW, PAISLEY, PERTH, BDRFORD ( Albert Tivendale), TRIM ( Thomas Albert Tivendale), NEWBURY, RYDE. SOUTHAMPTON ( Thomas Tivendale) and on C, D, F, P and CO. APPREHENSIONS. 21— M. P. D., C Division.— Vera Courtney, C. R. O. No. M/ 7231, Case No. 32, 22- 10- 23, and remanded till 11th inst. 22— M. P. D., S Division.— Arthur Quilter Edward Walton, C. R. O. No. M/ 7022. Case No. 28, 6- 4- 23. 23.— Cheshire, Chester ( Citv).— H. Ralph, Case No. 90, 21- 1- 24. 24.— Cheshire, Stockport ( Boro.).— May Smith, C. R. O. No. 22180- 21, Cases Nos. 6, 12- 12- 23 ; 19 ( Uttoxeter), 12- 12- 23; 102 ( Seaforth), 1- 2- 24; and 67 ( Liverpool), 4- 2- 24. See also Case No. 11 current issue. 25.— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Boro ).— Henry Robertson, C. R. O. No. S/ 85622, Case No. 6, 5- 9- 23, and sentenced, 6- 2- 24, to 2 mos. impt. 26.— Lancashire, Bury ( Co.).— George Adamson, Case No. 64,17- 12- 23, as John William Taylor. 27.— Lancashire, Seaforth ( Co.). - Charles William Kirby, Case No. 6, 17- 12- 23, and identical with Charles Kirby, C. R. O. No. 1545- 24, and at Liverpool ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 1- 2- 24, bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. 28 — Monmouthshire, Abergavenny ( Co.).— Thomas Gethin, C. R. O. No. 12749- 21, Case No. 22, 30- 1- 24. 29.— Sussex ( East), Uckfield ( Co.).— W. King, Case No. 16, 25- 1- 24, and identical with John Frederick King, C. R. O. No. 5506- 17, See also Case No. 41, 6- 2- 24. 30.— Warwickshire, Warwick ( Co.).— Harry Vears, C. R. O. No. 12753- 23, Case No. 20, 28- 12- 23. See also Case No. 13, 8- 2- 24. 31.— Yorkshire, ( W. R.), Halifax ( Boro.).— Hector John Sandy, Case No. 78, 4- 2- 24. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 11, 1924. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 32.— Slough ( Co.)— George Gairey, C. R. O. No. M/ 7286 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 86, 8- 2- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 33.— C Division.— 30th ult., from dwelling ( bed- room window open).— Sable stole, lined black, believed 12 tails ; do. muff, believed 6 tails ; long black fox stole ; short do. Mrs. Buchanan, 12, South Street, Park Lane, in ink on white labels sewn inside each article. Inf. to C. R. O. 34.— C Division.— 30th ult., from dwelling ( bedroom window open).— 2 cigarette- cases ( 1 gold and blue enamel, diamond clasp ; 1 gold, with black enamel stripes, gold chain and loop, Cornelia in scrawl thereon) ; blue morocco leather handbag, containing Italian crystal crucifix, in black leather case ; tortoiseshell paper knife, crystal handle ; 2 silver boxes, small ( 1 square, for ink well; 1 round, fluted) ; red leather beaded purse- bag; about 20 keys ( 1 safe), these may have linen labels, Hampstead Marshall thereon. Inf. to C. R. O. 35.— T Division.— By larceny ( dwelling, window open).— 2- stone diamond crossover ring, claw setting in platinum, No. 416 stamped inside ; pendant, star shaped, large diamond in centre, surrounded by smaller stones, platinum chain attached ; pearl do., spray pattern, convertible into brooch ; gold do., set large topaz, long fine gold neckchain attached ; large unset, opal; unset signet, coat of arms thereon, red stone ; signet ring, set cameo of lady's head ; small antique miniature of man's head, oval shape, in red morocco case ; gold ring, set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds ; do., set 5 rubies and rose diamonds ; gold brooch, twisted bar set with pearl; gold mounted tiger's claw do., set rubies ; hand painted miniature do., antique ; beetle's wing, set in silver ; long silver chain. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 36.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 2nd inst., from colliery.— Acetylene cycle lamp, plated, curved crack part way across front glass, believed to have No. 29 engraved either on base or bracket of lamp. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. 37.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 5th or 6th inst., from motor cab, at Pinxton.— Motor car wind screen, £ in. plate glass in two pieces, equal size, invarnished frames ( wood on) fastened by brass clips and screws to two fin. upright iron circular rods, flat at the bottom ( about 6in.) with two bolt holes to fasten to dash ( each have on the top a small curved bracket to support a wooden canopy), bottom glass is fixed in the . frame solid and the top glass is made to open outwards from the top, leaving a space of £ in. between the glass when closed, size 3ft. 8in. wide, and 3ft. 2in. in height. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. 38.—- Derby ( Boro.).— 6th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing scullery window with instrument).— 3 lady's silver watches, all keywind ( one has gold hands, white face with piece of enamel chipped out; another has J. D. D. on shield at back ; third has A. M. D. on shield at back) ; lady's gold do., very old, gold face and hands, Roman numerals, engine turned back ; gold curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached, 3 chased and 3 plain links alternately ; double gold albert, old- fashioned with long links ; lady's 18ct. dress ring, set diamonds and sapphires in cluster ; lady's 18ct. do., 3 opals and 4 diamonds alternately ; silver serviette ring, H. F. D. thereon; gold scarfpin pearl in centre ; gold pear shaped pendant, set Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. pearls, sapphires and rubies, some hanging loose ; St. John's silver cross, attached to silver expanding chain, inscription on cross, Blessed are the pure in heart for they' shall see God.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, 5ft. 8 or 9in., clean shaven, round face; dress, army coat, dk. trousers, boots with rubber heels. Appears identical with William Hammond, Case No. 43, 8- 2- 24. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. 39.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— 7th inst., by housebreaking ( 2 cases— forcing back windows with instrument), at Loscoe.— Gold curb pattern albert with plain round gold medal and gold stamp- case attached ; gent's silver curb pattern watch chain ; silver lever watch, marked E. J. Peake, Codnor, inside case : bottle of Bold Grans whiskey ; gent's green enamelled cycle, 24in. frame, 24in. wheels, back- pedalling brake, front rim brake, Dunlop tyre back wheel, Standard tyre front wheel, No. 31131 on frame under lamp bracket, Lucas bell and small oil lamp ; and 2s. 2| d.— Suspicion is attached to William Hammond, alias William Greaves, b. 1894, 5ft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. fair, h. sandy, clean shaven, Yorkshire accent; dress, believed British warm, grey cap, dirty muffler. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston. DURHAM. 40. West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 2nd inst., from motor car.— Gent's heavy black cloth double- breasted overcoat, belt sewn in, plain collar, plain sleeves, 3 buttons on front, to fit man about 5ft. 8in., bunch of keys and motor driver's licence in pocket ; brown felt hat; blue silk muffler. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. ESSEX. 41.— Epping ( Co.).— Between 4th and 7th inst., from shed, at Theydon Bois.— Jack plane, 2 saws ( each about 2ft. 6 to 9in. in length), old brown leather attache- case containing about 30 mixed tools consisting of chisels, gauges, files, etc., also a 6in. spirit level, some of the tools arc marked with the letter N. on handle. Inf. to Supt. Ellis, Epping. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 42.— Cardiff ( City).— 6th inst., by housebreaking ( insecure scullery window).— Small gold bangle, chased and plain links alternately ; plain gold do. ; lady's 9ct. expanding bracelet watch, makers Russell; gent's 9ct. hunter do., maker Russell. No. 202703 ; lady's old- fashioned gold do., gold face, gold guard attached, with small gold knobs at end ; 2 22ct. wedding rings ; 9ct. buckle do. ; 18ct. engagement do., set 5 diamonds; 18ct. diamond cluster do. ; gold twisted necklet chain, pendant and brooch attached ; pearl necklet in case ; gold double sided seal, shield in centre ; 18ct. bar brooch, with crest of the Royal Naval Division ; antique gold do., containing hair; scroll pattern do., set pearl and 5 turquoise ; gold do., oval, set 5 blue and white stones ; gold do., round, set blue stones, outer centre thickly studded, one white stone in centre ; gold lover's knot do., watch swivel attached ; small bar do., P. thereon ; and £ 123 18s. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 43.— Nottingham ( City).— Between 24th and 28th ult., by housebreaking ( window left un- fastened).— Very fine gold expanding bangle, iin. wide, Indian make, composed of gold flexible wire ; gent's demi- hinter keyless silver watch, blue Roman numerals on outside case, black hands, engine turned back, space for monogram, rim on which outer case rests is broken and iin. of same missing. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. 44.— Nottingham ( City).— 26th ult., by house breaking ( breaking pane of glass in door and forcing catch)— 2 sets plain gold cuff links ; set plain gold dress studs ; silk fob, gold mounted with a a Masonic bull ball jewel attached ; oval shaped gold locket, containing brown hair, 2 marks in centre of locket, otherwise plain ; gold bar brooch, about 3in. long, platinum face. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. 45.— Nottingham ( City).— Between 26th and 28th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing bottom kitchen window with jemmy).— Lady's gold dress ring, set 3 amethysts in gipsy setting ; old gold bracelet, hollow square links, unstrung ; imitation diamond necklet, clasp fastener, stones about size of peas, backed with silver. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. 4( i.— Nottingham ( City).— 30th ult., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window with jemmy).— Lady's 18ct. signet ring, monogram A. H. C. thereon ; lady's 18ct. do., large diamond in gipsy 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 11, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. MOTOR CARS AND setting ; lady's dress do., set small diamond in platinum ; pearl necklet, graduated, on silk band, spring fastener ; gold brooch, oval, large green stone in centre. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 47.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— Between 1st and 5th inst., by housebreaking ( slipping catch of bedroom window).— Gent's gold wristlet watch, keyless, open face, broad gold rim surrounding white dial ( discoloured), black pointers and numerals, small leather strap attached, believed broken ( out of order) ; do., keyless, white dial, black pointers and numerals, no seconds hand, very small size, dk. leather wrist strap attached ; very fine gold neckchain, fastens with clasp, gold pendant attached, about size of 2s. piece, set sapphire in centre and diagonal sections of pearls, small drop, piece below of similar design to the pendant itself ; gold bangle, very It. pattern, padlock and safety chain attached ; solid silver cigarette- case, about 6in. x 3in., plain gilt inside, inscribed Presented to E. B. Heath, by the Staff of the Tarmac Works, Ltd., very heavy ; 2 silver cigar- ette- cases, size about 2iin. x 2in., curved pattern, chased, monogram E. B. H. thereon ; 3- valve wireless set, 2 L. F. Radio receiver, sloping cabinet, Matt panel finish, Burndept components, front panel cracked, 1 variable condenser, 1 Hellisen high tension battery, and 2 pairs of head phones'. ' MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— X Division.- 7th inst., " Fiat," XO- 3218. 10 H. P. Three door covered saloon body. Wine colour. Upholstery grey. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 51.— B Division.— 7th inst., " Douglas" Com- bination. XH- 3483. 1918 model Frame No. 4981. Engine No. 3135. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour, frame black, tank grey, sidecar blue. Upholstery red leather. C. A. V. magneto. Three speed gear. Aluminium back lamp affixed to number plate. No headlamp, brake or generator. Excise Licence, expired 31- 12- 23, not attached. Loser holds Registration Book. Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough. MOTOR CARS. PROPERTY RECOVERED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 52.— H Division.—" Ford," Case No. 59, i- 2- 24. 49.— Bury ( Co.).— Brown leather lap over purse, Case No. 32, 4- 2- 24. Thief not arrested. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 53.— Cambridge ) ase No. 87, 6- 2- 24. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. ( Boro.).—" Morris Cowley,' 48.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— 5th or 6th inst., from shop.— A Radio instrument, 2- valve wireless receiver ;" polished walnut case, with sfbping lid,' R. I. thereon, brass handles at side, size about 12in. x 8in. x 10in., has R. I. and B. B. C. on ebonite panel; there were 2 valve holders, but only one valve. Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough. Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SHROPSHIRE. 54.— Pontesbury ( Co.).— 3rd inst., in river Severn, at Uffington.— The body of A Woman, b. 1884 to 1894, 5ft. 6in., h. dk. brown, 2 prominent teeth front upper jaw, very small hands ( nails manicured) dress, grey serge costume, dk. frock, black straw hat, knitted underbodice, dk. brown neck fur, corsets, striped cotton petticoat, woollen under- vest, black stockings and court shoes, tortoise- shell slide in hair. The body had probably been in the water some 8 or 10 weeks. At inquest a verdict of Found dead was returned. Inf. to Supt. Morris, Pontesbury. MISCELLANEOUS. DURHAM. 55.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 24th ult., stopped, offered in pledge.— Lady's 18ct. gold dress ring, medium size, set with diamond in centre and a pearl at each side. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. RE- CONVICTIONS. 56.— Edward Jackson, C. R. O. No. 14960- 22, was sentenced at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.), 31- 1- 24, to 6, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( lodgings), fraud and larceny ( trick). Twenty- one other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 24, 28- 1- 24. 57.— William Reynolds, C. R. O. No. 21980- 22, was sentenced at Bacup ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 6- 2- 24. to 3 mos. impt. Fourteen other cases from Man- chester, Church and Accrington were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 34, 6- 2- 24. 58.— Robert Coulson, C. R. O. No. 21905- 21, was sentenced at Windsor ( Boro.) Pol. Ct,, 4- 2- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. See Case No. 23, 1- 2- 24. 59.— Robert Thomas Seagrave, C. R. O. No. S/ 162044, was sentenced at Royston P. Sess., 6- 2- 24, to 2 mos. impt and 14 days ( conc.), for cyclestealing and larceny. See Case No. 36, 6- 2- 24. 60.— William Charles Knight, C. R. O. No. 19474- 22, was sentenced at Hailsham Pol. Ct., 6- 2- 24, to 28 days impt. See Case No. 40, 30- 1- 24. 61.— Edward Taylor, C. R. O. No. 5259- 14, was sentenced at Liverpool Ass., 28- 1- 24, to 9 mos. impt., for shopbreaking. A similar case, and a case of larceny at Sheffield were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 37, 18- 1- 24. 62.— Frank Chesney Foster, C. R. O. No. 3593- 21, was sentenced at Essex Ass., 4- 2- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 9, 7- 1- 24. 63.— Charles Hanley, C. R. O. No. 5578- 23, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Ass., 28- 1- 24, to 18 and 18 mos. impt. ( conc.), for countinghouse- breaking and larceny and shopbreaking and larcenySee Case No. 38, 16- 1- 24. 64.— Edwin Hensley, C. R. O. No. 10292- 22, was sentenced at Windsor ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 2- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. See Case No. 22, 1- 2- 24. 65 — James Carey, C. R. O. No. 19717- 19, was, at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 5- 10- 23 discharged, handed over to Salford Police and at Salford ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 4- 2- 24, bound over in £ 5 for 2 yrs., for larceny. See Case No. 23,5- 10- 23. 66.— Robert Hamilton Moore, C. R. O. No. 10082- 23, was sentenced at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.), 5- 2- 24, to 3 and 3 mos. ( cons.) and 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for attempted fraud ( 2 cases) and fraud ( 2 cases). Twenty- three other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 8, 4- 2- 24. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BEDFORDSHIRE. 67.— Luton ( Co.).— James Messenger, Case No. 4, 6- 2- 24, is identical with James Messenger, C. R. O. No. 7566- 23, b. 1904, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, mole rt. cheek. A baker; native of Luton, where he has cons, for warehouse- breaking, larceny and a minor offence. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Palmer, Luton. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 11, 1924. LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. DEVONSHIRE. 68.— Exeter ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), 4th inst., lady's purse and 10s.— Thomas Henry Cross, alias Stentiford, b. 1902, 5ft. 7fin., medium build, c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, clean shaven, may grow medium size black moustache ; dress, navy blue suit, brown overcoat, grey trilby hat, black boots, working class appearance. A butcher or shop porter; native of Exeter. May be accompanied by his wife Violet Emily Cross ( not wanted), b. 1900, 5ft. 1 or 2in., medium build, small scar in centre of forehead ; dress, grey check overcoat, large green and white scarf, brown felt hat with narrow green and brown ribbon, black shoes and stockings. A domestic servant ; native of Exeter. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Exeter. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 69.— Bristol ( City).— For fraudulent conversion of £ 78 17s. Id., between October, 1923 and January, 1924.— John Cole, C. R. O. No. S/ 71378, b. 1862, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. ( turning grey), e. blue. A private detective ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of fraud, fraudulent conversion and a minor offence at MANCHESTER, NOTTINGHAM ( John Cole) and BRISTOL ( John Mawby Cole). Carried on business as Dale's Private Detective Society, for trade and general enquiries, including debt collecting and property settlement, and obtained several sums of money. May open a similar business elsewhere, in another name. Absconded about 30th ult. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. 70.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For stealing pair brown driving reins, fitted with brass buckles, between 20th and 26th ult.— Charles Yapp, C. R. O. No. 3614- 23, b. 1878, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, scars on cheeks and neck, abscess mark rt. jaw, enlarged joint first 1. finger. A labourer: native of Eardsland, Hereford. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at LEICESTER, NORTHAMPTON, HULL, BLACKPOOL, SOUTHPORT and WORCESTER. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. HERTFORDSHIRE . 71.— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— For failing to appear on bail, 7th inst., charged with stealing pair of gloves.— William Parker, abases Charles Rumble and Charles James Parker, C. R. O. No. 1538- 10, Case No. 28, 6- 2- 24, b. 1875, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel; dress, It. suit, dk. cap, black neckerchief. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and a minor offence at CHATHAM ( William Parker) and on J and K.— Harry Phillips, C. R. O. No. 2486- 24, b. 1894, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown ; dress, dk. overcoat, blue trousers, black coat, grey waistcoat, red neckerchief. Native of London. In possession of a barrel organ ( badly out of tune), which they stated they had hired. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Bishops Stortford. KENT. 72 - Maidstone ( Boro.).— Gladys Goodwin, Case No. 16, 30- 1- 24, is identical with Ethel Hitchings, aliases Ethel Mont, Ethel Moat and North, C. R. O. No. 3002- 23, Case No. 3, 10- 12- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. 7in., c. ruddy, h. brown, e. blue. Native of London. Pre. con. of fraud at WITHAM. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 73. Blackpool ( Boro.).— Edward H. Flower, Case No. 71, 4- 2- 24, is identical with Henry Denni- son, aliases Frederick Smith, Edward Cartel1. Clayton, Painter, Edward Fellowes. F. A. Ander- son and Edward Drew, C. R. O. No. 2781- 01, Cases Nos. 405, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), and 69, 28- 1- 24, b. 1877, 6ft., c. fresh ( blotchy), h. and e. brown, heavy drooping brown moustache, 2 fleshy moles 1. cheek. A chef ; native of Stamford. Pre. coil, of larceny, cyclestealing, arson, fraud, forgery, horsestealing, receiving and a minor offences at STAMFORD ( Frederick Dennison), BRISTOL ( Henry Dennison), GRANTHAM ( Alfred Williams), PETERBOROUGH, NEWARK CAMBRIDGE. HUNTINGDON, HEANOR ( Frederick Albert Dennison), WARE ( Frederick Vernon). BEDFORD ( Harrv Edward Clarke King), DARTFORD ( Henry Williamson) and on A, B, S and X. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED / APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. / SO.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— For obtaining 2s. by i false pretences.— Mcintosh, b. about 1888, ' about 5ft. Tin., well built, c. fresh, h. dk., Scotch accent; dress, brown check suit, black silk scarf, pin in centre, bowler hat, boots, smart appearance. Called at a baker's, stated he was residing at the Woodside Hotel ( false), obtained 2s. from the manager for the purpose of sending a telegram, representing that he had telephoned to his hotel _ Jor j£ 5 to be left at the shop. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. ESSEX. 81.— Grays ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and 3s. by false pretences, 9th inst.— Mrs. Bailey, abases Brown and Lawrence, I), about 1870, 5ft. 3 or 4in., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. ( turning grey) ; dress, black fur coat, dk. hat ( trimmed black satin or silk), blue jumper, carried white gloves and gold coloured mounted umbrella. Calls on shopkeepers and enquires for names and addresses of persons who lost relations in the war, upon whom she calls, stating she has a photo- graph of deceased, who was known to her own son, who was an officer in same regiment. States her visit to the town is to collect a few outstanding bills, and in some cases states she has been robbed of her money. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 82.— Staple Hill ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences at Hanham. William Noon. b. 1902, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, c. ruddy, h. auburn, e. grey, wears gold rimmed spectacles, scars 1. elbow, London accent ; dress, navy blue or It. grey ? mb, grey overcoat velvet collar, bell- at back, wine '.- obar, bbclo bow, black and white muffler, black shoes. A labourer. Stated that he had been sent by his employer for the money on account of a debt, also stated that his employer had a large cheque which he could not get cashed in Hanham. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. GOING TO PRESS 9.30 am LANCASHIRE. S3.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), 18th ult., navy blue striped skirt, large size.— A Woman, 1> . 1904 to 1906, oft. 1 or2in., well built, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, full face ; dress, grey coat, faded print overall, believed blue, small black velvet hat, black stockings. Believed native of Salford. Was employed as a casual cleaner, took the property and absconded. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 84.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For larceny ( servant), 6th inst May Ackroyd, b. 1886, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slender build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, pale blue or white voile blouse with needle- work V- shaped, navy blue pin stripe skirt, black alpaca underskirt, red felt hat ( crown dented all round, with red sash), black and white check blanket coat, brown fur, white woollen gloves, brown suede shoes ( worn at heels). A servant; believed native of South Shields. Inf. to Supt, Yates, Old Trafford. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 85.- Towcester ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 8 Is. 8d. by false pretences, 27- 11- 23. W. Halls, b. about 1864, 5ft. 7 or 8in., stout build, h., beard and moustache grey ; dress, dk. overcoat, black coat and vest, striped trousers, wore half- hunter watch and massive gold chain, and uses monocle when reading. Called at good class houses represented himself as principal of Southern Counties and General Supply Co., Southsea, obtained orders with payment for tea and soap, but failed to deliver the goods. Enquiry elicited the fact that he only rents a room at the address he gave at Southsea. Appears identical with W. Halls, Cases Nos. 86 and 90 current issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Dunn, Towcester. OXFORDSHIRE. 86.— Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( 4 cases), at Goring- on- Thames, 3- 12- 23, 25s., £ 2 3s. 6d. and 14s. 8d., and at Whitchurch, 15- 12- 23, 19s. 8d. W. Halls, l>. about 1864, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, e. fresh, h. and beard ( believed) grey, round face ; dress, brown suit, respectable appearance. Represented he was 11 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 11,0.024, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— conlinyd. soliciting orders on behalf of Southern Counties General Supplies Co., of Portsmouth, produced samples of tea and soap, obtained orders with payment, but failed to deliver goods. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wastie, Henley- on- Thames.' SOMERSETSHIRE. 87. Bath ( City).— For embezzling £ 1 2s. 8d.> on or about 20- 12- 23. J Charles A. Wood, b. 1899, 5ft. 8in., c. and h. fair, clean shaven ; dress ( usually) It. suit, grey trilby hat. A piano tuner. Left Bath, 1 l. th ult, Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 88. Leek ( Co.).— For obtaining food by false pretences, 4th and 5th inst,— Arthur Jock Willison, alias Jack Hunter, C. R. O. No. 1670- 12, Cases Nos. 19, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), and 8 current issue, for description, etc. Obtained lodgings with a small shopkeeper, stated he was sent into the district to find suitable players for Portsmouth Football Club. Left his lodgings. 5th inst,, stating he would return shortly, and failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hicklin, Leek. 90 Tettenhall ( Co.; — For obtaining £ 2 Is. 8d. by false pretences, at Penn.— W. Halls, b. J868, 5ft. 8in., medium build, h. dk. brown, beard turning grey ; drc. s^, dk. overcoat, dk. coat Tpd vest, striped trousers, gentlemanly appearance. Called on loser, 22- 10- 23, stated he represented the Asiatic Tea Co. of Portsmouth, obtained order and payment for tea and soap, promised to deliver the goods following , week, but iaiieu o do so. Obtained several sums of money by similar means and ut" ua » iy calls on better cia « s people. Appears identical with W. Halls, Cases Nos. 85 and 86 current issue. Warrant issued. Inf to Supt. Beech Tettenhall. WORCESTERSHIRE . 91.— Malvern ( Co.).— For stealing at Malvern, Link; 1 ton of scrap lead ( half recovered), between 9th ult. and 4th inst.- Fred Smith, aliases Ander-. son, Robinson, Utah and Bigeyes, b. 1898 to 1901, 5ft. 8| in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. black, e. ( large) grey, clean shaven, very dk. eyebrows, good teeth, north country accent ; dress, slate coloured suit, It. check cap, dk. overcoat with velvet collar, soft collar, tie or muffler, boots. Absconded 5th inst. Frequents common lodging houses. "£ Joes about with hand truck collecting rags and bones and scrap metal; also sells flowers and lavender water. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Malvern. 89.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— For obtaining goods by false pretences ( long firm fraud).— Mabel Webb, alias Alice Campbell, C. R. O. No. 2987- 22, b. 18S2, 4ft. 9| in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A house worker ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of unlawfully obtaining credit at SCAR- BOROUGH - Dorothy May Webb, b. about 1902, about 5ft. or 4in., pioportion.) to build, e. fresh. „ < lk. brown. Lilian Maud Webb, ! » . about 1904, flhout oft. 2 or 3in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown. The latter are daughters of first named. Perpetuated a long firm fraud at Hanley, from April to September, 1923, and have from time to time committed similar offences in Liverpool, Manchester, Warringun, Hull, Scarborough and Leeds. Warrant issuei'. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent.