THE POLICE S GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1924. No 21 VOL XI. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OK THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD. S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed ee 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 oj Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 9- 8- 22, cancelled. Ernest Pine, C. R. O. 3637- 20, not now wanted. 2.— S Division.— Arthur Lloyd, Case No. 61, 28- 1- 24, is identical with Arthur Denbigh Lloyd, C. R. O. No. 1587- 23, b. 1891, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. An accountant; native of America. Pre. con. of fraud on B and D. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. car, had some small repairs executed and purchased some oil. Produced cheque on Lloyds Bank, Birmingham, No. 67/ 174993, crossed and made out to F. Airey, signed and endorsed Frank Airey, National Hotel, London. Cheque has twice been passed through bank and returned marked R. D. Opened an account at Lloyds Bank, New Street, Birmingham, 5- 3- 23, giving address as 24, City Road, Birmingham, and 42, Central House, New Street, where he was agent for Arcosta Playing Piano Co., London, since in liquidation. On 12- 5- 23 drew overdraft and several cheques have since been presented and returned marked R. D. Identical with Frank Airey, Case No. 19, 13- 2- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. 3.— T Division.— For failing to report, 4th inst. — Herbert Collins, abases Richard Gordon and Edward Marcus, C. R. O. No. 315- 10, Case No. 329, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1880, 5ft. 8Jin„ c. pale, h. brown, e. grey. A machinist; native of Gosport. Pre. con. of larceny and receiving at SALFORD ( Charles Walters), MARGATE ( Richard Wilson), WORTHING ( Herbert Martin), FOLKESTONE ( Henry Martin) and on B, T and X. Particulars will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 4.— Bletchley ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences, 28- 12- 23.— Frank Airey, b. about 1884, 6ft., proportionate build, well spoken ; dress, blue overcoat, trilby hat, gentlemanly appearance. Drove to garage in 2- seater Wolseley grey motor DEVONSHIRE. 5.— Exeter ( City).— Thomas Henry Cross, Case No. 68, 11- 2- 24, is identical with Thomas Henry Cross, C. R. O. No. 3117- 23, b. 1901, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar over rt. eye. A butcher ; native of Heavitree. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing, fraud and attempted fraud at EXETER. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Exeter. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 6.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining £ 120 by false pretences, 12- 10- 23.— James Chatham Allen, b. 1894 to 1897, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. fair, h. brown ( brushed back), clean shaven, thin features, London accent; dress, navy blue suit^ lt. trilby hat, black shoes, smart appearance. Carried on a novelty bazaar business, advertised the 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 18, 1024. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. business for sale for £ 500 to include the furniture which he stated was his property, worth £ 120, but was afterwards found to have been obtained on the hire purchase system. May be accompanied by Mrs. Godfrey, . who poses as wife ( not wanted), b. 1879 to 1882, 5ft. 1, medium build, c. fresh, h. sandy ( dyed); dress, blue or grey costume, black hat ; believed native of Braintree ; and her two sons Kenneth and Cpdric, b. 1907 and 1911 respectively, and Peggy Allen, about 4 yrs. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C> C., Bristol. 7.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 3 13s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 8th inst.— James Sander, b. about 1859,5ft, 4in., heavy build, grey moustache ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, dk. suit, grey trilby hat, boots. Appearance of farmer. Called at cycle dealers, selected cycle and acces- sories, stated he had not sufficient cash and induced loser to cash cheque on National Provincial & Union Bank of England, Cromwell- road, London Branch, in favour of James Sander, signed C. Collins & Co., Ltd., and received above amount in change. Promised to take delivery of cycle the following day but failed to do so. On cheque being paid into bank it was returned marked No Account, Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. KENT. 8.— Margate ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 450 by false pretences, 18- 12- 23. - George Richard Rowland b. about 1874, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. and moustache dk., bad teeth, rather round shoulders. Formerly a motor bus proprietor and cycle agent and repairer. May start a similar business or that of repairing typewriters and automatic machines. Has letters addressed care of G. P. O. in district where he is living. Accompanied by his wife and son, b. about 1905 ( neither wanted). Latter may seek employ- ment as car driver or electrician. May endeavour to proceed to Australia or New Zealand. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. 9.— Tonbridge ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences ( worthless cheque) at Edenbridge, 18th ult.— Ethel Hitchings, aliases Edith Taylor, Gladys Goodwin, Ethel Mont, Ethel Moat and Peggy North, C. R. O. No. 3002- 23, Case No. 115, 13- 2- 24, b. 1889, 5ft, 7iu., e. ruddy, h. brown, e. blue. A cook housekeeper; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud at WITHAM. Called on a butcher, and tendered cheque for above amount on London County Westminster and Parrs Bank, Victoria Street, Westminster Branch, which has since been returned. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Tonbridge. LANCASHIRE. 10. Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 200, during month prior to 12th inst.— Thomas Rayson, b. 1875, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slender build, c. It., clean shaven, stoops, wore eyeglasses with round lens ; dress, brown nap overcoat, It. cap. Native of Liverpool. Was employed as manager by the Provincial Cinematograph Thea- tres, Ltd. Has also acted as advance agent for theatrical companies, and may endeavour to find similar employment. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. 11. Burnley ( Boro.).— For housebreaking ( breaking kitchen window with hammer near catch), 15th inst., and stealing gent's gunmetal keyless watch, Russell on dial ( illuminated), loose wheel inside; gent's silver chronograph, centre seconds stop, Dickinson on dial, photograph of girl inside case ; gent's single rolled gold albert, with shield shaped gold medal, raised centre, attached ; lady's 9ct. necklet, fine links, heart shaped openwork pendant, green stone in centre and green stone drop, plain at back, attached ; lady's gold ring, set pearl in centre and 2 red stones; lady's 9ct. do., set 3 opals, shaft has been pieced together and shows different colour of gold ; part of old- fashioned silver guard, about 2ft. long, brass swivel.— Two Men, each b. 1894, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, one limps slightly, one wore cap ; respectable appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 12. Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( dwelling), 7th inst., picture, blouse, skirt and blanket.— James Egan, b. 1876, 5ft. 4in., slim build, h. and moustache grey, e. blue, walks badly, fingers bent with rheumatism ; dress, dk. grey coat and vest, blue serge trousers, It. brown overcoat, bowler hat, hospital boots. A pedlar, sells boot laces and Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. collar studs. Lodged with loser, took the property and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. STAFFORDSHIRE. 13.— Newcastle ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), at Wolstanton, 11th inst., navy blue skirt, tailor made, unlined, plain cut; fawn Jacquaid velour coat, with It. fur band on collar, lined shot silk to waist, loose sleeves, large size ; lady's blue woollen sports do., plain, worn at pockets, pearl buttons ; nigger brown marabout, brown silk lining, with cord fastening ending in balls, has press stud fastenings ; dk. brown eollienne dress, trimmed with vary- coloured beads, and Paisley marocain belt, lined to waist; white embroidered voile blouse, long sleeves, V front, trimmed with four mother- o'- pearl rings ; white Jap silk do., with short Magyar sleeves, front band embroidered with silk ; pink and white broad stripe do., long sleeves, revirs, pearl buttons; pair dress kid gloves, strap fasteners, large soft gauntlets ; pair chamois leather do., fastened with two buttons ; nigger brown suede handbag, gilt mounts, large envelope shape, strap handles, large pocket on outside, three small pockets under flap containing a small looking glass, gilt hair- pin case, small envelope purse, few silver coins, back pocket ( diamond shape, pearl ornament, hair- pins), inner pocket with gilt clasp and lined with nigger brown satin ; gold curb bangle, with safety chain ; lady's long silver guard chain, with silver match- box ( chased design), and compass in heart shaped reddish- brown stone ; hymn and prayer book, bound in black morocco leather, overlapping edges, gilt initials L. C. on back, and fly- leaf With kindest birthday greetings from Walley to Lizzie, December 13th, 1896, thereon ; pair lady's glace kid high- leg boots, patent toe- cap, laced, nearly new; gent's white woollen sweater, V- front, white and dk. blue band on neck . and wrists; small suit- case, pale green fibre leather, bound corners, two brass looks, lined pale blue with white stripe lining, J. B. Clements written in ink on lining ; and £ 1 10s.— Ethel Barnett, aliases Ethel Maud Barnett, Ethel Jones and Barrett, C. R. O. No. 9450- 19. b. 1900, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( frizzy), e. blue ; dress, fawn velour coat, marabout collar, small red straw hat with red band. A servant; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larceny at STOKE, DERBY ( Ethel Barnett), COVENTRY ( Molly Barnett) and SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Dorothy Cadbury). Obtained situation through advertisement, and later absconded with above property. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Mycock, Newcastle. WARWICKSHIRE . 14.— Rugby ( Co.).— Reg Parsons, Case No. 11, 8- 2- 24, is identical with Melville Claud Genever Stuart, C. R. O. No. 16307- 19, b. 1890, 5ft. 7jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A chef ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larcenv at BIRMING- HAM ( Edward Genever) and BURNLEY ( Melville C. G. Stuart). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Clarke, Rugby. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 15.— At Colchester ( Boro.), charged with obtaining money by false pretences.— Walter Stephen Twigg, alias Walter Stephens, C. R. O. No. 651- 12, Case No. 154, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1879, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar bridge of nose. A traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, embezzlement, and a minor offence in CITY OF LONDON ( Walter Twigg) and on E, G, J, N and V. 16.— Remanded at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged with officebreaking and larceny.— Fred Stirk, C. R. O. No. 399- 05, Case No. 188, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1886,5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, mole under rt. eye, scar bridge of nose, anchor back 1. hand. A joiner ; native of Bradford. Pro. con. of warehousebreaking, larceny, receiving, shopbreaking, officebreaking, countinghousebreaking, attempted housebreaking and minor offences at HALIFAX, MACCLES- FIELD, BRADFORD ( Fred Stirk), DURHAM, SUNDERLAND and NEWCASTLE ( Frederick Stirk). 17.— At Ashford ( Co.), charged as Charlie Clark with larceny.— Charles James Clarke, alias Albert Smith, C. R. O. No. 126- 02, III. Cir. 86- 32, b. 1876, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, first 1. finger been broken. A fish salesman ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of robbery, larceny, larceny ( person), housebreaking, attempted larceny, attempted fraud, receiving and minor 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 18, 1924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. offences at LOUGHBOROUGH, LEICESTER ( Charles James Clarke), TERRINGTON ( Charles Smith), NOTTINGHAM, DONCASTER ( Charles Clarke), NEWTON- LE- WILLOWS ( Charles Johnson), SALFORD ( Frederick Attewell), YORK ( Charles Clark), BEDFORD ( Charlie Clark) and on T and V. 18.— Remanded at Coventry ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Patrick Kelly with loitering with intent.— Thomas George Rice, C. R. O. No. S/ 132376, b. 1877 , 5ft. 3Jin„ c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A hairdresser j native of Kings town. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at LYNDHURST ( Thomas Stuart Rice), ROCHFORD ( Thomas Rice), WAR- MINSTER ( Frederick Kelly), MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM, OLDHAM, SALFORD, LOFTUS, LANCASTER, WIGAN, STOKE, BARNSLEY, VVILLENHALL, STOURPORT. OXTED, STOURBRIDGE, NEWPORT PAG- NELL ( Patrick Kelly) and on B and L. 19.— Remanded at Accrington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Frederick Douglas Farquarson with fraud ( obtaining food). - Frederick Charles Maxwell, ahases Frederick Charles Elliott and Basil Frederick Windom, C. R. O. No. 590- 14, b. 1879, 5ft. 9} in„ c. sallow, h. dk. brown, • e. grey, cut scar rt. side of neck, fleshy mole 1. side neck, lame 1. leg. An engineer ; native of Marl- borough, Wilts. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, attempted larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at CHESTER ( Theodore George Schom- berg), PLYMOUTH ( Basil Frederick Wyndham), BRISTOL ( George Frank Elliott), SWANSEA ( Frederick Charles Maxwell), NEWBURY ( Fred- erick Percival Stark), DARTMOUTH ( Frederick St. Clair Bradahaw), BATH ( Frederick James Fairfax), GAINSBOROUGH ( Fred Edmunds) and on K, L, N, S and V. 20.— Remanded at Wakctield ( City) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as Stanley Davies with wilful damage.- George Henry Tallis, C. R. O. No. 11050- 23, b. 1899, 5ft. 4Jin., c, fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of shopbreaking and a minor offence at MOLD, LIVERPOOL and BUCKLEY. 21.— Remanded at Fleetwood ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged as Violet Alexandra Huntingford with larceny.— Violet Alexandra Jeffery, C. R. O. No. 9076- 19, b. 1897 , 5ft., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at PETWORTH. 22.— Remanded at Bolton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged as Richard Hurst with fraud. Called on loser, stated he was booking advertise- ments for screen at a picture palace, the price for each space being £ 1, and believing the state- ment loser gave him £ 1 — Richard Hirst, alias Walter Morris, C. R. O. No. 529- 15, b. 1890,5ft. 4Jin. c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ( wore thick rindess eyeglasses), clean shaven, well spoken, Jewish appearance ; dress, grey suit, dk. grey trilby hat, soft collar, tie, It. socks, shoes. A painter ; native of Salford. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing, bigamy and larceny at LANCASTER, BURY, RAWTENSTALL, ' STOCKPORT, MAN- CHESTER, SALFORD, BIRMINGHAM ( Richard Hurst), WEST BROMWICH anil WEDNES- BURY ( Richard Hirst) and on P. 23.— Awaiting trial at next Worcester ( Co.) Q. Sess., committed from Kidderminster ( Boro.), charged with housebreaking ( 2 cases).— James Sheridan, C. R. O. No. 14110- 10, b. 1898, 4ft. 8iin„ c. pale ( pock pitted), h. dk. brown, e. blue, hunch back, flesh lump each side of face. A street pavement artist; native of Stockport. Pre. con. of larceny at KETTERING and LEICESTER. 24.— Remanded at Market Rasen ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with larceny Charles Lister, C. R. O. No. S/ 171081), b. 1890, 5ft. Oin.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, prominent nose. A dealer ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, attempted fraud and minor offcnces at SHEFFIELD, DONCASTER and ROTHER- HAM. 25.— At Nottingham ( City), charged as Charles Connell with fraud.— Charles O'Connell, C. R. O. No. 8644- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 4} in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A masseur; native of Skegness. Pre. con. of fraud at DERBY. 20.— Remanded at Knutsford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst.. charged with sacrilege.- Rowland Shubotham, < 1( 0. No. 1071- 13, b. 1880, 5ft. 4jin., c. fresh, h. black, e. grey, 4th rt. finger deformed. A groom ; native of Milwich. Pre. con. of larceny, sacrilege, housebreaking and a minor offence at STOKE, HANLEY, STAFFORD and BURTON- ON- TRENT. 27.— At Middlesbrough ( Boro.), charged as Joseph McLaughlan with shopbreaking.— Joseph McGuire, C. R. O. No. 20701- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 6| i[ l., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A rivetter ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at HUDDERSFIELD ( Joseph McLaughlan) and on N. Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 28.— Remanded at Hull P. Sess. till 21st inst., charged as George Ashbourne with larceny.— George Riley, C. R. O. No. 910- 07, b. 1880, 5ft. Ofin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, burn scar forehead. A labourer; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, warehousebreaking and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM ( George Dunsley), MAN- CHESTER ( Thomas Russell), LEEDS ( George Russell) and KETTERING ( George Riley). 29.— Remanded at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with shopbreaking and larceny. Albert Payne, C. R. O. No. 5556- 18, b. 1899, oft. 5iin,, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. eye- brow,, dot 1. wrist. A labourer ; native of Wallseiid. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted shopbreaking, shopbreaking, warehousebreaking and minor offences at WALLSEND, STOCKTON ( Albert Payne), MIDDLESBROUGH ( James Taylor) and SOUTH SHIELDS ( James Wilson). 30.— At Great Yarmouth ( Boro.), charged as John Roberts with larceny.— John Simpson, C. R. O. No. S/ l 13445, b. 1878, 5ft. 9| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grej', 2nd rt. finger been crushed, 1st 1. finger missing, 2 flags, heart in centre, rt. fore- arm, anchor 1. wrist. A seaman; native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at HARTLEPOOL ( John Simpson), BOSTON, MIDDLESBORO', BLYTH and GRIMSBY ( John Roberts). APPREHENSIONS. 31.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— Frederick John Lovell. C. R. O. No. 3253- 18, Case No. 140, 17- 8- 23, and sentenced, 12- 2- 24, to 3 mos. impt. 32.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).- Horatio Llewellyn Griffiths, C. R. O No. 695- 11, Case No. 122, 6- 2- 24. 33. Lancashire, Bolton ( Co.).- Walter Morris, Case No. 8, 15- 8- 23, and identical with Richard Hirst, C. R. O. No. 529- 15. See also Case No. 22 current issue. 34.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Frank Green, C. R. O. No. S/ 133352, Case No. 41, 8- 2- 24. 35.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John Marsland, C. R. O. No. 11976- 21, Cases Nos. 97, 23- 3- 23, and 62 ( Stockport), 6- 2- 24, and remanded at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct, till 20th inst, 36.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— William Moran, Case No. 12, 20- 7- 23. 37.— Lancashire, Rochdale ( Co.).— Ann Hardy, C. R. O. No. S/ 126130, Case No. 123, 6- 2- 24, and property recovered. 38.— Staffordshire, Burton - on - Trent ( Co.).— William Key, C. R. O. No. 21902- 20, Case No. 14, 23- 1- 24, and remanded till 22nd inst. 39.— Worcestershire, Kidderminster ( Boro.).— James Sheridan, Case No. 28,26- 10- 23, and identical with James Sheridan, C. R. O. No. 14116- 16. See also Case No. 23 current issue. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. NORFOLK. 40.— Norwich ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) quantity of engineer's tools ( recovered), 4- 12- 23. Clifford Baxter, C. R. O. No. 16657- 16, b. 1898, 5ft. 8Jin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, rt. ear bent back, slightly lower than 1. ear : dress, Donegal tweed sports suit, grey^ weed trilby hat, soft collar, tie, wore discharged soldier's badge. A motor engineer ; native of Brampton. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, fraud, larceny and a minor offence at NORWICH, GREAT YARMOUTH ( Clifford Stanley Baxter) and on D. Obtained loan of tools to commence em- ployment as fitter, was discharged after two days, and sold the tools to a fellow employee. Frequents good class hotels and boarding houses, and may represent himself as member of the firm of Boswell, Wine Merchants or Antique Dealers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Norwich. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 18, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. 41.— Bedford ( Co.).- 12th inst., from golf pavilion ( forcing doors and windows with instrument) at Clapham.— 2 dozen large packets of Gold Flake cigarettes ; 1 dozen large packets of Player's do. : packet of Three Castles cigarettes ( damp) ; packet of Virginia straight cut cigarettes, with Mortimer, Bedford, No. 1, on packet ( damp) ; several packets Hignett's cigarettes ( damp).— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1894, oft. 8 or 9in., h. black, clean shaven ; dress, It. mackintosh, cap.— 2nd, b. about 1889, oft. 5 or 6in., c. very swarthy ; dress, dk. overcoat or mackintosh. Inf. to Supt. Purser, Bedford. with pearl each side ; pair gold cuff- links, H. W. B. thereon ; round pendant, set 7 pearls, 1 ruby, attached to a thin gold chain ; and £ 2. Inf. to C. C, St. Albans. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 4").— Huntingdon ( Co.).— 8th inst., from public house bedroom at Aleenbury.— Lady's gold hunter watch, chased case and H. N. thereon, double case.— Suspicion is atttched to A Man, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft, 2 or 3in., h. fair ; dress, navy blue suit, green felt hat, soft collar, boots. In posses- sion of very dirty bicycle, with cornet and army cape strapped un back. Inf. to the D. C. C., Huntingdon. DORSETSHIRE 42. Wareham ( Co.).— Between 20- 12- 23 and 10th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking window), at Chaldon Herring.— 6 large plated forks ; 6 small do. ; 4 large table spoons ; 6 dessert . do. ; 12 tea do. ; butter knife ; 2 salt spoons; 6 small knives; 6 large do. ; 5 table napkin rings, bone and plated ; carving knife ; old bayonet Inf. to Supt. Toop, Wareham. HERTFORDSHIRE. 43t— St. Albans ( City).— Between 8th and 12th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking kitchen window near catch).— Gent's gold watch chain, curb pattern, seal attached with crest ( hand in armour), and fleur de- lys, gold sovereign- case and pencil attached ; long gold chain and lady's gold watch ; gold curb bracelet, padlock attached ; do., with paste clasp ; gold and seed pearl pendant; heart shaped gold locket; pearl and diamond daisy pattern brooch ; gold pencil- case, 3in. long ; set gold tie clips ; 2 sets gold studs ( 1 plain and 1 chased) ; 2 sets gold links, oval ; set of agate studs ; set of agate links, round, set in silver ; gent's silver keyless watch ; 2 black and gold enamelled necklaces, pear shape drops, thin gold neckchain ; black and gold enamelled bracelet, Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. 44.— St Albans ( City).— 10th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking back window and releasing catch!.— Lady's gold dress ring, set all round with corals ( about 3 missing) ; gold curb brooch set pearl in centre ; gold bar do., set peridot, LANCASHIRE. 46.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— 6th inst., from motor car.— Motor car time watch, black fingers, black Roman numerals, white dial, flat back, Smith printed thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under Lyne. SURREY. 47.— Godalming ( Co.).— 6th inst., by house- breaking at Wanborough.— Lady's gold watch, engraved all round case, star on each figure; keywind ; lady's half- hoop diamond ring, set 5 or 6 diamonds ; gent's. silver chain, with George IV. shilling attached, swivel broken. Inf. to Supt. Port, Godalming. PROPERTY FOUND LANCASHIRE. 48.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— 4th inst., left in lodging house, gent's black enamelled bicycle, red lined, No. 149358, rubber pedals, 28 x liin. wheels, 26in. frame, brakes, triangular tool- bag, Wright saddle, in good condition.— By A Man, b. 1884 to 1886, 5ft. 8 or 9in.( slender build, clean shaven ; dress, blue pilot overcoat ( with velvet collar), black trousers, It. cap, white soft collar, dk. tie, boots. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 49, B Division.—" Douglas " solo. XF- 870. Serial No. W/ 20. 2J H P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour— frame black, tank silver and blue. Front lamp W. D. on top, centre of D. missing. Maker's fitted extension exhaust pipe on silencer, fish tail end. Amac carburettor. E. I. C. magneto. Excise Licence 28- 1- 24. Loser holds Registration Book. CARNARVONSHIRE . oO. Bangor ( Co.).— 19th ult., " H. B." solo. CC- 2521. Frame No. 258. Blackbourne engine, No. L. 1269. 2J H. P. Belt drive. Colour— black. Petrol tank with H. B. Model thereon. Long exhaust pipe. Rubber grips on handle- bars. Spring pillion seat. Excise Licence, expires 24- 3- 24, not attached. Loser holds Registration Book. Excise Licence was on cycle when stolen. It was subsequently picked up on a road in a remote part of Anglesey on 24- 1- 24. The cycle was then believed to be ridden by young man, clean shaven ; wearing cap and mackintosh. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. DEVONSHIRE. 51.— Torquay ( Co.).—" G. W. K.", Case No. 68, 15- 2- 24. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 52.— Chipping Campden ( Co.).— Found in possession of Thomas Brooks, b. 1856, 5ft. 3£ in., h. and beard grey, e. blue. A tramp. Sentenced at Winchcombe P. Sess., 15th inst., to 7 days impt., for begging.— Gent's pocket flask, plated, plain, with drinking cup at bottom, screw top, encased in reddish brown leather; lady's black satin petticoat, Frederick Gorringe, Ltd., London, S. W., on tab. Inf. to Supt. Bunker, Chipping Campden. . MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 53. Blackburn ( Co.).— The whereabouts of the below described men is sought for the purpose of interrogation — Joseph Edward Harrison, b. 1889, 5ft. 8in.( thin build, h. and moustache It. ; dress, blue suit, It. overcoat, soft collar, tie, fawn spats. An advertising agent. Last heard of at Clifton in January last.— Edward Sanders, b. 1882, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and moustache black : dress, It. suit, dk. overcoat, collar, tie, brown boots. Native of Southampton. Travels for advertise- ments in books, and last heard of at Derby in January last. Not to be arrested.— George Ryding, C. R. O. No. S/ 83319, Case No. 53, 6- 2- 24, remanded till 22nd inst., charged with false pretences ( direc- tory frauds), at Darwen. States that the above men assisted him in these frauds, although there is no evidence to this effect. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. RE- CONVICTIONS. 54. Frank MacDonald, C. R. O. No. 10124- 20, was sentenced at Romford ( Co.) P. Sess., 14- 2- 24. to 2 mos. and 7 days impt. ( conc.). See Case No. 22, 13- 2- 24. 55.- Sidney Charles Bacon, C. R. O. No. 9311- 22, was sentenced at Mansfield ( Co.) P. Sess., 14- 2- 24, to 1 mo. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 34, 13- 2- 24. 56.— A. B. Hulme, C. R. O. No. S/ l 17630, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 13- 2- 24, to 8 mos. impt., for larceny and fraud. Cases of fraud at Seaforth and Manchester were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 30, 8- 2- 24. 57. Patrick Neville Hawes, C. R. O. No. 12206- 21, was sentenced at Rugby P. Sess., 12- 2- 24, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 13- 2- 24. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 18. 1024 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 58.- Andrew Baker. C. R. O. No. S/ 81034, Mas sentenced at Devon Ass., 11- 2- 24, to 5 yrs. pen., for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 25, 21- 12- 23. 59. David Harley, C. R. O. No. 16243- 22. was sentenced at Rotherham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 13- 2- 24, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 36, 13- 2- 24. 60.— May Smith, C. R. O. No. 22180- 21, was sentenced at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 13 2- 24, to 1, 1 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.) and 1 and 1 day impt. ( conc.), for larceny ( 2 cases), fraud ( 2 cases), and attempted fraud. See Case No. 11. 11- 2- 24. 61.- Lewis Busby, C. R. O. No. 14551- 111, was, at Lambeth Pol. Ct. ( L.), 13- 2- 24, fined £ 3. See Case No. 24, 15- 2- 24. 02.- Edward Hugh Attwell, C. R. O. No. 20673- 21. was sentenced at C. L. S., 5- 2- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. for fraud ( 2 cases). A further ease of fraud was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 13, 21- 1- 24. 63.- John Corbridge, C. R. O. No. S/ 61590, was sentenced as John Coleridge at Rhyl ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 31- 1- 24, to 3 mos. impt. for obtaining banker's cheque by fraud. Pre. con. of larceny at SHEF- FIELD ( John Corbridge) and NOTTINGHAM ( John Jessop Coleridge). 64.— George Henry Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 12820!), was sentenced at Hatfield ( Co.) P. Sess., 11- 2- 24, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 13- 2- 24. 65. Lydia Wilson. C. R. O. No. 24066- 20, was sentenced at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct., 13- 2- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 18, 11- 2- 24. 66. Thomas Dyer, C. R. O. No. 7117- 22, was, at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct.. 5- 2- 24, fined 40s. for being a suspected person ( loitering). See Case No. 25, 6- 2- 24. 67. - Edgar Richards, C. R. O. No. 133- 15, Case No. 67, 7- 1- 24, sentence quashed by Court of Criminal Appeal, and sentenced at Plymouth ( Boro.) P. Sess., 21- 1- 24 to 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt-. ( conc.), for fraud ( 7 cases) and attempted fraud. 68. - Mark Jacobs, C. R. O. No. 13994- 17, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 4- 2- 24, to 15 mos. impt., for fraud ( 8 cases). See Case No. 37, 11- 1- 24. 60 - George Moore, C. R. O. No. 4735- 16, was sentenced at Stafford ( Co.) Sess., 5- 2- 24, to 3 yrs. pen., for larceny ( bailee). Two other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 20, 21- 1- 24. 70, Harry Watson, C. R. O. No. 529- 05. was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 14- 2- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 14, 11- 2- 24. 71. Robert Cunnington, C. R. O. No. 121- 23, was sentenced at Milverton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 2- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 11 - 2- 24. 72.. John Campbell, C. R. O. No. 2683- 02, was sentenced at Gainsborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 2- 24, to 2 mos. impt., for wilful damage. See Case No. 43, 13- 2- 24. Printed nn- l i ul » liihe> l for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan I'm ice District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Monday, February 11, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 73.— B Division. - For obtaining £ 2 10s. by false pretences.— Albert William Harrison, aliases Walter Joseph Trapp, Walter Joseph Malcolm Trapp Stone, Malcolm Sinclair,' etc., C. R. O. No. 7367- 18, Case No. 480, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1900, 5ft. Giin., slim build, c. fresh, h. sandy, e. brown, clean shaven, very talkative ; dress, blue overcoat, grey felt hat, smart appearance. A fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, obtaining charitible contributions by. fraud, larceny and minor offences at OXTED ( Walter James Trapp), IPSWICH ( William Joseph Trapp), SOUTH PORT ( Albert William Harrison) and on B and V. Called on loser and obtained above amWt as subscription for the National Citizens TJnfWi, with which he has no connection. Always assumes the role of an ex- army officer. Warant issued. Inf\ 0 C. R. O. \ CHESHIRE. - Stockport ( Boro.).— For obtaining money by false princes.— Eric Wynne, b. 1889. .'. ft, 9in", c. sallovA long thin face, pointed chin, South country afcent, plausible. Between 16th and 20th ult., gaveVxlers to holder of an off licence, and tendered iiWyment cheque for £ 6 10s. which he stated was Wt of his wages as advance agent for a company A local Hippodrome. On presentation, the cheque Vas returned marked Alteration in date requires drawer's initials, and it was later found that thldate had been altered from 30th to 20th January. jmd that payment had been stopped by drawer. > Ly be accompanied by his wife, her sister and a bibv. Warrant Lssifcd. Inf. to the CC., Stockport. 75.- Wallasey ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by We pretences.— Harry Bannister, alias Harry Atkins b. about 1884, 5ft llin., stout build, h. WW, clean shaven, one leg bent, lame, wears cOrk soled boot ; dress, blue suit ami cap.- Barbara Bannister ( false), b. 1884, medium height, h. elk. \ bobbed), e. dk., gold front tooth ; dress, black tkree- quarter jacket, brown skirt with broad Stripes, close fitting brown hat with osprey, or blafe toque, peach coloured silk jumper with fur at teck. Obtained lodgings as man and wife, the man stated he was the son of a wealthy Yorkshire woollen merchant, and had two racehorses in training ( false). Obtained loans by stating a sigh oi" money was coming to him. The man left in October," and the woman GOING TO PRESS 9.30 a. m. in December, the latter saying she was going to London. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Wallasey. DERBYSHIRE. 76. Bakewell ( Co.).— For obtaining barrel gear oil, do. motor oil, by false pretences, at Matlock Bath, 16th and 17th October, 1923. William Dunn, b. 1874 to 1876, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. black, moustache black, nose slightly deformed, cut scar rt. cheek, slight twitching rt, side of face. Opened business as farm produce merchant, wrote to firms for samples of their goods, and afterwards obtained goods on credit. Sold the goods at a neighbouring town at less than wholesale price. Associates with low class horse dealers, and may open a similar business elsewhere. Absconded end of November, 1923. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Aves, Bakewell. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 77.— Staple Hill ( Co.).— For stealing ( servants) at Filton, 12th inst,, lady's gold expanding wristlet watch ; lady's silver wristlet do. ; lady's gold English lever do. ; lady's pearl and amethyst ring ; lady's gold slave bracelet ; 2 gold bracelets ( 1 plain, and 1 chain) ; lady's gold garnet ring ; lady's gold do., chased ; pair gent's plain gold links ; gent's gold signet ring, marked E. ; beaver fur ; gent's umbrella : gunmetal watch ; 2 silk jumpers ; grey silk jumper ; fawn coat and skirt; fawn knitted skirt ; lady's fawn coat, marked Beavonnuns, London ; complete set of baby's long clothes ; brown leather kit- bag, initials B. S. C. ; lady's silk underwear : and £ 5 7s. 6id.— Cyril Southwood, b. 1900, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. pale, h. It. brown, scar 1st 1. finger ; dress, navy blue overcoat, grey felt hat. Native of London — Eva Southwood ( wife of above), b. 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. pale, h. bobbed and curly, e. brown, Jewish appearance ; dress, brown costume, small round hat, It. stockings, shoes. During absence of their employer packed and absconded with above property. Warrants issued. Inf. to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HAMPSHIRE. 78. - Aldershot ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 14th inst,, £ 5.— A Man who gave name of Williams, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 2 or 3in., h. and moustache fail-, thick upper lip ; dress, brown coat and waist- coat, black striped trousers, blue and white striped shirt, soft blue striped collar, blue tie, It. grey overcoat ( green, pocket handkerchief in outside pocket), small badge in coat. Stated he was employed by engineering firm to overhaul 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 27, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continual machinery for various firms in district. Told a fellow lodger he was employed by a firm of Glasgow hydraulic press manufacturers, and that he was going to Portslade gas works and Holton Heath cordite factory to fit hydraulic presses. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. LANCASHIRE. 79.— Rawtenstall ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant) at Haslingden, 12th inst., lady's 9ct. dress ring, set 3 sapphires; lady's small keyless wristlet watch, Swiss make, black fingers, small red dot over figure 12 ; and £ 22 15s.— Mary Hunt, alias Bass, I), about 1898, 5ft. 5 or 6in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, long blue or grey coat, brown velour hat, boots. Was house- keeper to loser from 27th ult. to 12th inst., when she disappeared with above property. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Myers, Rawtenstall. 80.— Rochdale ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) at Chadderton, 8th inst., gent's blue nap overcoat, short belt at back.— Harry Johnson, b. 1894, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, check coat ( worn), blue vest, khaki trousers, dk. grey trilby hat, brown boots. A packer. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. NORTHUMBERLAND. . ' 81.— Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City).— For. failing to report, 21st ult,— Albert Thomas Langford, alias Thomas Langford, C. R. O. No. 22096- 20, b. 1867, 5ft. 7in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, mole below and outside rt. eye and 1. of forehead, blue scar lower lip, top second 1. finger beon broken. A boilersmith ; native of Crewe. Pre. con. of incest and a minor offence at GATESHEAD. May be dealt with where found. Particulai- s will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. SOMERSETSHIRE. 82.— Bridgwater ( Boro.).— For absconding from Union with dk. grey pepper and salt Derby suit . ( coat lined jean, trousers lined calico), It, brown cap, blue and white striped shirt, heavy boots ( clothing marked with oval stamp of Bridgwater Union).— George Tucker, b. 1901, 5ft, 3 to 6in., stout byiId, o. sallow, h. and e. ( piercing) dk.. clasped hands and Motlfer 1. forearm ; dress, stolen clothing. A labourer. _\ fay seek work at farms or on public works. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bridgwater. STAFFORDSHIRE. 83. Wolverhampton ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— George Brookes, b. 1899, 5ft, 2 or 3in., slim build, c- sallow, h. very dk., e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, fawn mackintosh, bowler hat, wing collar, dk. tie, black muffler, boots. Harry Gordon, b. 188S. 5ft. 9 or lOin., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. large, clean shaven, sunken cheeks, Lancashire accent ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. overcoat, dk. grey cap, soft blue and white collar, tie, boots. Called on loser 8th inst,, engaged lodgings stating that their lorry had broken. down, and had been towed into local garage for repairs, and that the necessary parts were being sent from Burslem where they were employed by a crockery firm. Gordon absconded evening of 11th inst., and following morning Brookes said he would go and look for him, but nothing has been heard of them since. Left behind pair of white trousers and pair oT whito oricket boots. • . Warrants issued. Inf. to the C. C., Wolverhampton. SURREY. 84 — Reigate ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lofljpfs), 13th inst., Penny Bank book; rajJJ lrown overcoat; gent's grey trousers ; blue-^ is coat; gent's grey mixture sports jacl^ f 6 odlars ; child's white hat ; gent's sil^ watch and chain ; and £ 1 15s.— P. Browning, b. 1879, On thin build, c. pale, cloati shaven, very deaf ; dess, blue suit and overcoat, dk. grey cap, pink carf. A tailor. Called on a missionary for the deaf and dumb and Was found lodgings. Remai. ed for six days, absconded without paying, and ook above property with him. Inf. to the H. C., Reigate. 85.— Reigate ( Boro.).— For stealiig ( lodgings), during past 5 weeks, silver watel and chain ( recovered).— Mrs. Jessie Phew, alias de Vere, b. 1904, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium luild, c. fresh, h. brown, wears pince- nez, long face; dress, cream silk blouse, check costume, f- length coat, brown velour hat or toque, black stockings, brogue shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to the H. C., Reigate. SUSSEX ( EAST) 86— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Fee obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of Renton, I), about 1$ 8! » , about, 5ft. lOin., medium build, h. It. brown. b. blue, clean shaven, pimple 1. of nose, good adiress ; dress, chocolate brown suit, It, trilby hat, Mack striped shirt, white collar, black and white tie, It. grey socks, patent boots, grey suede gloves. Stated he was rehearsing for the revue Episodes, appearing locally ( false). After he had absconded a purse and money was missed. Appears]| idr » tical ^ with Reg Parsons, Case No. 11, 8- 2- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne.