THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES WEDNESDAY. APRIL 30. 1924. No. 50. 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 oj Police of the Metropolis APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CITY OF LOUDON. 1.— For stealing £ 600.— Edwin Austin Cassel, b. 1889, 5ft. 3in., sihn build, c. sallow, h. black, e. grey, clean shaven, plausible, American accent, wore horn rimmed spectacles or pince- nez ; dress, American cut clothes, bowler hat, pointed shoes. A company promoter. Was entrusted with the money to register a company in the United States. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, London, E. C. 2. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 2.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— For stealing ( hotel) commercial traveller's collection box ( in aid of schools and benevolent) ( recovered), containing £ 2 6s. 6d.— A Man, b. about 1889, 5ft. 9 or lOin. ; dress, brown overcoat, dk. trousers, bowler hat; carried brown leather handbag. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. 3.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences, 17th inst., gent's Royal Enfield bicycle, 26in. frame, colour green, upturned handle- bars ( rusty), rubber pedals, 2 lever brakes, green mud- guards, single speed, dropped frame, part of back brake missing.— W. Jones, b. about 1899, 5ft. 6in., thin build, clean shaven, sharp features ; dress, boots. Called at cycle shop and hired the cycle, giving false address and stating he required the machine for 2 hours to enable him to go and look at a float for local dairyman ( false). Appears identical with Jones, Case No. 83, 28- 4- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. KENT. 4— Chatham ( Co.). King, Case No. 147, 9- 5- 23, is identical with Lester Henry Brock, alias Burr, C. R. O. No. 10857- 14, Case No. 11, 28- 4- 24, b. 1886, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clasped hands and heart rt. arm. A builder; native of Charsfield. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, fraud and a minor offence at IPSWICH ( Lester Henry Brock), KINGS LYNN ( Leicester Henry Brock), WOODBRIDGE ( Leslie Henry Brock) and NEEDHAM MARKET ( Lester Brock). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. LANARKSHIRE. 5.— Bellshill ( Co.).— For stealing at Cleland, 19th inst., £ 109 in Scottish Bank notes.— William Reginald Foord, C. R. O. No. M/. Z362 5ft. 10in., h. ( curly) black, e.. very square shoulders,- f serpent rt. foreman : at tweed oyercGi THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 30, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— con t inued. sailor : native of Kent. May frequent South of England race meetings. Portrait will appear next issue. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Walker, Bellshill. LANCASHIRE. 6.— Bury ( Co.).— For obtaining food and money by false pretences, between 22nd and 26th inst.— Peggy Cunningham, b. 1902, 5ft. 4in., stout build, c. fresh, h. ( bobbed) ginger, e. brown; dress, black costume ( 2 rows black buttons from shoulder to waist, belt with tassel at side), black hat, black silk stockings, shoes ; wore gold bangle 1. wrist and gold chain round neck, and carried large black leather handbag. Native of ( stated) Lincolnshire. Engaged lodgings, representing her- self as clerk employed by Ministry of Labour, and had been transferred from Bolton ( false), borrowed money, promising to repay same on 26th inst., when she drew her wages, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 7.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings) at Chorlton- on- Medlock, 22nd inst., blanket, etc., and 30s.— Eliza Wright, b. 1890, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, dk. coat, brown hat. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 8— Manchester ( City).— For shopbreaking ( forcing window with jemmy) and stealing quantity of cloth and clothing, at Hulme.- Michael Grogan, C. R. O. No. 16154- 17, b. 1895, 5ft. 6| in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, scar under chin and near rt. eye ; dress, navy blue suit, It. grey cap, collar, tie and probably white muffler. A cook ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of receiving, shopbreaking, larceny and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM, LIVERPOOL ( Michael Joseph Grogan) and MANCHESTER ( Frank Arnold). Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. V).— Alfred Smith, Case No. 36, with Alfred Brown, C. R. O. c. fresh, h. and and flag rt., A barber ; native of Bacup. Pre. con. of fraud at BURNLEY, PADIHAM and CLITHEROE. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton. LINCOLNSHIRE. 10 — Grimsby ( Co.).— For stealing £ 16, 23rd inst. at Healing. George Oliver, b. 1902, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, scar bridge of nose ; dress, dk. grey mixture overcoat ( velvet collar), blue suit, heliotrope striped shirt, collar to match, violet tie, black and white silk scarf, bowler hat, boots. A labourer. Had in his possession brown attache- case, 18in. x 12in. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Falgate, Grimsby. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 11.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 20th inst.— A Man, I), about 1894, 5ft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. fresh, clean shaven, round face, good teeth, slouches, slightly round shoulders, plausible; dress, Glen check overcoat, dk. striped suit, striped shirt, black tie, fawn Trilby hat, brown spats, brown shoes, smart appearance ; wore very fine silver watch chain ( long links with gold centre). Called at railway telegraph office, stated he had left his money at home and had not sufficient money to pay his railway fare, and by falsely representing he was a traveller for a Nottingham firm obtained above amount. Signed hotel register where he stayed as J. Kirke, Sunningdale Road, Epsom, and left without paying for his food and lodgings. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. SOMERSETSHIRE. 12. Taunton ( Co.).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the common fund of the Taunton Union, 30th ult.— Richard Williams, b. 1886, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, cut scar 1st 1. finger ; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. Trilby hat, and boots. A glass and china rivetter; native of Wells, Somerset. Warrant issued. Wednesday, April 30, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. STAFFORDSHIRE. 13.— Burton- on- Trent ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) 22nd and 24th inst.— Lady's gold Geneva watch, keywind, gold dial, black fingers, Roman numerals, No. 442 inside case ; do., white dial, black Roman numerals, black fingers, No. 38506 inside case ; lady's gold expanding bracelet watch, fancy dial, No. 46615 ; metal Geneva do. ; silver English lever watch, keywind, white dial, black Roman numerals, No. 673504; lady's gold expanding bracelet do., fancy dial, black fingers ; gent's silver English lever do., white dial, no fingers, keywind, Francis Sefton on movement ; do., black fingers and numerals, figure of man's head scratched inside case.— Harry Whiting, aliases Whiteman, Smythe and Harry Taylor, b. 1864 to 1869, 5ft, 10in., well built, h. turning grey, bald on top, heavy brown moustache, round face ; dress, navy blue suit ( worn), soft collar, tie, brown Trilby hat ( dirty), boots, respectahle appearance. Had in his possession brown attache case, about 15in. by 12in. by 8m. Called on jewellers, stated he was a watch repairer and asked forwork, was entrusted with the watches to repair and absconded. Identical with Harry Taylor, Case No. 13, 23- 4- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Heath, Burton- on- Trent. 16.— Remanded at Blackburn ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged with warehousebreaking.— Harry Haslam, C. R. O. No. 976- 14, Case No. 90, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1898, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar forehead. A collier; native of Bolton. Pre. con. of horse- stealing, shopbreaking, cyclestealing, larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at BOLTON, NORTHAMPTON, WIGAN, SOUTHPORT, BRIGHTON, SUNDERLAND, BRIGHOUSE, MANCHESTER, in CITY OF LONDON ( Henry Haslam), HULL, ST. ANNES, BIDEFORD ( Harry Haslam) and on K. 17.— Remanded at East Dereham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged as Samuel Carr with fraud. Advertised in Auto Car of 4- 1- 24, a Ford landaulette for sale for £ 15, obtained cheque for that amount from loser, and then returned it asking that a money order be sent in place. This was sent by loser and Allen furnished a receipt stating that the vehicle would be forwarded by rail at once. It however was not delivered and it was subsequently ascertained that he had sold the car to another party for £ 30. Several replies were received by Allen, and it is thought that he may have victimised other persons in same manner. — Frederick Allen, alias Kerr, C. R. O. No. S/ 35205, b. 1879, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, moles on neck. Native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on V. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 14.— Adverting to Case No. 30, 25- 4- 24.— William Gustavus Bell, C. R. O. No. 8079- 17. Additional inf. : stout build, round face, clean shaven, plausible ; dress, dk. grey suit, bowler hat, boots, carried brown suede gloves and walking stick. Called on a Catholic priest, stated he was one of his parishioners, and resided at Corringham ( false), that he was a Varsity man, and obtained £ 1. Also called on freemasons. 15.— Remanded at Coventry ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged as William Holden with horse- stealing and larceny.— William Moore, C. R. O. No. 10348- 15, b. 1895, 5ft, 6| in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. ej'e and top of head, Pat, man's head rt, forearm. A hawker ; native of Macclesfield. Pre. con. of larceny, horse- stealing, cyclestealing and a minor offence at LEEK, GREAT MALVERN ( William Moore), DERBY, MACCLESFIELD ( William Longdon) and WHITCHURCH ( William Holden) 18.— At Scunthorpe ( Co.), charged as Thomas Glover with larceny.— James Hamilton, C. R. O. No. 219- 21, b. 1895, 5ft. liin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, flower and crucifix rt. forearm. A seaman ; native of Barnsley. Pre. con. of larceny and housebreaking at BARNSLEY, PONTEFRACT, SWANSEA, HULL ( Thomas Glover) and on S. 19.— At Liverpool ( City), charged as Alexander Gillispie Lang with shopbreaking.— Alexander Laing, aliases Alexander Peltier and Alexander Smith, C. R. O. No. 2260- 23, b. 1897, 5ft. 2Jin., c. sallow, h. auburn, e. grey. An auctioneer; native of Govan. Pre. con. of larceny, breaking and entering and a minor offence at GLASGOW. 20.— Remanded at Sandbach ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged with cyclestealing.— Clement Arthur Dale, C. R. O. No. 9356- 17, b. 1888, 5ft. 8in„ c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. blue. A native of Fen ton. Pre. stealing and minor BURSLEM, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 30, 1924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 21.— At Hitchen ( Co.), charged with breaking church offertory boxes with intent.— John Gwynne, alias Gwynn, C. R. O. No. 2609- 02, Case No. 266, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1852, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. grey ( bald), e. brown, white mole corner r. eye, scar 1. of nose. A baker ; native of Cannock. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, church- breaking, sacrilege and minor offences at NOT- TINGHAM ( Co.), OXFORD, NORTHAMPTON, READING. ST. ALBANS, WATFORD, UTTOXETER, CHELTENHAM, LUTON, CAXTON ( John Gwynne), CHATHAM ( John Gwyne), BIRMINGHAM ( John Wood), WOL- VERHAMPTON, WORCESTER ( John Bailey), LICHFIELD. STAFFORD ( John Fisher), LEAMINGTON, DERBY ( John Edwards), DEDDINGTON ( John Griffiths) and MALVERN ( John Grey). 22.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged as Frank Humphreys with fraud — Fred Salton, C. R. O. No. 14444- 18, b. 1901, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A piecer ; native of Oldham. Pre. con. of attempted larceny ( person), larceny, fraud on railway and a minor offence at OLDHAM, ROYTON and on X. 23.— Remanded at Sheffield ( City) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with larceny.— Walter Raynor, C. R. O. No. 16228- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, mole top lip, scars side of head and 1st 1. finger. A shoemaker ; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of larceny and eyclestealing at SPILSBY ( Walter Rayner), GRANTHAM and ROTHERHAM ( Walter Raynor). 24.— Remanded at Derby ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged as John Barrowdale with larceny — John Henry Barradale. C. R. O. No. S/ 76928, b. 1865, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, bracelet rt. wrist, 41 dots and 2 flags back 1. hand, ring 2nd 1. finger. A labourer; native" of Leicester. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at LEICESTER ( John Henry Barradale), MARKET BOSWORTH ( Henry Barradale), MARKET HARBOROUGH ( Harry Barradale). 25.— Remanded at Oxford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged as Albert Edward George Gibbons, with breaking and entering.— Albert Edward Gibbons, C. R. O. No. 6417- 20, b. 1897, h, h. It. brown, e. blue, clasped motor driver ; native of ny at WOODSTOCK Albert Edward 26.— On G., charged at Old Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), as John Dean with warehousebreaking and stealing 18s.— Frank Burns, alias Andrew Malcolm Morris, C. R. O. No. 8506- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 7iin., slim build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, Lancashire accent ; dress, grey suit and cap, dk. mixture, overcoat, soft white collar, tie, boots. Pre. con. of a minor offence at MANCHESTER. 27.— At Saffron Walden ( Co.), charged as Ernest Arthur Oakley, with obtaining 7s. 6d. by false pretences, 28- 3- 24. Has been travelling Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, calling upon publicans and refreshment house keepers, soliciting advertisements for the Sportman's Guide, which he states is published by Sporting Life ( false), and is circulated amongst cycling clubs, etc.— Reginald Ernest Arthur Oakley, C. R. O. No. 11096- 23, b. 1901, 5ft. 5£ in., proportionate build, c. dk., h. black, e. dk. brown, scar 1. forehead ; dress, blue overcoat ( with velvet collar), grey Trilby hat, grey suit, linen collar. A traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at MANCHESTER. 28.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged as Thomas Williams, with causing grievous bodily harm.— Herbert McInerey, C. R. O. No. 19180- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, sailor's grave 1. forearm. A fire- man ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny and shopbreaking at LIVERPOOL ( Herbert Thomas Mclnemey) and SEAFORTH ( William Hanigan). 29.— Remanded at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 6th prox., charged with larceny.— Leonard Wallace Albert Coleman, alias Leonard Brown, C. R. O. No. 6659- 20, b. 1901, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey ( rt. defective). A chauffeur ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at CHIPPENHAM and on V. 30.— Remanded at St. Augustines ( Co.) P. Sess. till 3rd prox., charged as William Butcher with motor cycle and cyclestealing.— Fred Lovell, alias W. Stevens, C. R. O. No. 15019- 20, b. 1903, 5ft, 4* in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, moles each cheek, woman rt. forearm, butterfly, anchor 1. hand, snake rt. wrist; dress, uniform of Mercantile Marine, peak cap with gold badge, tan imitation rubber oilskin coat. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, housebreaking and burglary at RICHMOND ( Frederick Flack), FAKENHAM ( Fred Lovell) and WIMBORNE ( William Butcher). Wednesday, April 30, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. HAMPSHIRE. 31.— Winchester ( City).— Remanded till 2nd prox., charged with stealing silver watch from a jeweller's shop ( recovered).— George Hanneford Ash, b. 1906, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey ; dress, blue serge suit, new fawn velour hat, boots. A joiner ; states native of Gateshead- on- Tyne. Found in his possession : 12 keys ( 1 marked VVL, 1 skeleton) ; toy pistol, marked The Mauser ; glazier's diamond ; 2 pocket knives ; pair rimless pince- nez in case, marked T. B. Winter & Son, Newcastle- on- Tyne; new badger hair shaving brush, with white bone handle ; nickel plated manicure set ; Post Office Savings Bank Coupon Deposit book, No. G. 743348, in name of George Ash, 34, Lady Lane, Leeds, occupation Insurance Collector, and containing the following Is. deposit stamps : issued Doncaster, 22nd April, 1924; do. North Western District Office, N. W. I, 24th April, 1924 ; do., Baker Street, B. O. W., 24th April, 1924 ; do., 24th April, 1924 ; do., 24th April, 1924 ; do., North Western District Office, N. W. I., 25th April, 1924 ; do., 25th April, 1924 ; do., York Road, Lambeth, S. E., 25th April, 1924 ; do., Westminster Bridge Road, 25th April, 1924 ; do., Lambeth B. O., 42, Kennington Road, 25th April, 1924 ; No. 0 Brownie camera, new ; pair black opera- glasses, marked Lemaire Fabt., Paris. Believed to have been accompanied by Man, b. 1904 to 1906, North country accent; dress, cap and overcoat. Inf. to the H. C., Winchester. KENT. 32.— Canterbury ( Co.).— Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with obtaining £ 50 by false pretences at Whitstable. Traded as the Eureka Gas Controlling Company, Headcorn, Kent.— William Norman, b. 1875, 5ft, 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, ( bald on top), e. blue ; dress, grey sports jacket, grey flannel trousers, bowler hat, linen collar, tie, brown boots. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Canterbury. 33.— Canterbury ( Co.).— Remanded till 3rd prox., charged with stealing hospital boxes and contents. — Jack Maurice, b. 1902, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. hazel, mole 1. cheek ; dress, brown mixture suit, It, raincoat, skull cap, soft collar, tie. Native of London.— Reginald Dixon, b. 1900, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey ; dress, It. grey suit, dk. grey Trilby hat, old brown boots. Native of Liverpool. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Canterbury. APPREHENSIONS 34.— Anglesey, Holyhead ( Co.).— Henry Osborne Hughes, Case No. 110, 1- 3- 22, and identical with Hugh Osborne Hughes, C. R. O. No. S/ 4403. See also Case No. 93 current issue. 35.— Berkshire, Newbury ( Co.).— R. Curzon Hope, Case No. 106, 11- 4- 24. 36.— Derbyshire. Alfreton ( Co.).— George Arthur Gibson, Case No. 107, 11- 4- 24. 37.— Devonshire, Exeter ( City).— H. J. Stuart McAdam, Case No. 5, 9- 4- 24, and identical with Henry James McAdams, C. R. O. No. 3545- 20. See also Case No. 53, 2S- 4- 24. 38.— Durham, Darlington ( Co.).— William Guy, Case No. 153, 17- 10- 23, and at Darlington Pol. Ct., 21- 2- 24, sentenced to 21 days impt. Now C. R. O. No. 4276- 24. 39.— Essex, Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— George Marney, Case No. 2, 10- 9- 23. 40.— Gloucestershire, Gloucester ( Co.).— William Edwards, Case No. 106, 25- 4- 24. 41— Gloucestershire, Staple Hill ( Co.).— Evelyn Beard, C. R. O. No. 10729- 18, Case No. 4, 25- 2- 24. and remanded till 1st prox. 42.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( Co.).— Alfred George Brewer, Case No. 78, 17- 7- 22, and as Alfred Edward George Brewer, on 20- 3- 24, bound over in £ 2 for 12 mos. Now C. R. O. No. 5106- 24. 43.— Lancashire, Church ( Co.).— Fred Wilcox, Case No. 7, 28- 4- 24. 44.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John T. C. Ashurst, Case No. 10, 5- 10- 23, and identical with John Thomas Ashurst, C. R. O. No. 4418- 19, and awaiting trial at next Manchester Ass. See also Case No. 65, 23- 4- 24. 45.— Lancashire, Manchester ( Citv).— David Cohen, Case No. 31, 23- 4- 24. 46.- Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).- Margaret Hiron, C. R. O. No. 23580- 21, Case No. 9, 14- 4- 24, and remanded till 2nd prox. 47 .— Nottinghamshire, Henry Noel Thompson No. 7, 19- 12- 9 imp. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 27, 1924. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LANCASHIRE. 48.— Seaforth ( Co.).— Violet Lilian Welsh, C. R. O. No. M/ 7361 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 28- 4- 24. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 49.— Criminal Record Office.— 21st inst., from hotel, at Adelaide.— Small pearl scarf- pin ; pearl necklace of 83 pearls, small and large, fairly large diamond in clasp, with 3 small diamonds each side, safety chain attached, valuable ; heavy gold bar brooch, about 3iin. long, piece diamond shaped gold in centre set large diamond, several diamonds set in bar ; 2 gold rings, each set 5 diamonds in platinum, large stone in centre. Inf. to above office. entwined blue and green enamel, set diamonds ; diamond bar brooch, tapering at ends ; large Oriental plaque brooch, set rubies and emeralds, heavy gold chain attached ; Scots Greys Regi- mental badge brooch, eagle set in silver square ; lady's dk. blue enamel ring, R. in small diamonds, set in silver square ; lady's gold oblong wrist watch, surrounded by diamonds, on grey moire band ; gent's single stone diamond tie- pin. surrounded small pearls ( 1 pearl missing) ; large black and imitation diamond arrow pin ; 2 flexible bracelets ( 1 imitation emerald ; 1 imitation topaz) ; short imitation pearl necklace, graduated ; long do. ; elephant's hair and gold bracelet ; old paste diamond cross, chain attached. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 51.— Maidenhead ( Co.).— 20th inst., by burglary. — Heavy silver tray, crest in centre ; silver cigar box, about 6x11, with coat- of- arms ; silver ash tray ; plain E. P. box, enamelled lid, coloured ; 9ct. cigar cutter ; gold cigarette case, platinum monogram R. I. W. ; 6 large silver spoons, 12 do. forks, 12 small do. spoons, 12 do. forks, 10 do. fish forks, 10 do. knives, 7 do. soup spoons, 2 do. sauce ladles, 2 do. salad spoons, all with initial W. on handle ; 2 silver sugar canisters ( one with W. on handle) ; 2 plain silver pepper boxes ; 1 suede key case ; 12 large forks and 12 small do., E. P., initial B. ; 6 silver prize spoons ( 2 plain, 4 heavily embossed) ; brown leather suit- case, 18in. by 12in. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Maidenhead. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 52— Slough ( Co.).— 25th or 26th inst., by burglary ( forcing scullery window with instrument). — Gent's white metal keyless watch, Arabic numerals, Cymrex on dial. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. 50.— C Division.— 24th inst., larceny ( dwelling, door open).— Pearl necklace, consisting of 99 pearls, graduating from centre, with diamond clasp and safety chain ; lady's platinum ring, set square emerald, surrounded diamonds ; do., set sapphire cabochon, surrounded diamonds ; lady's ~ ynonds ; gold guard ring, set platinum ring, set single shape platinum - diamonds • eh, CHESHIRE. 53.— Broxton ( Co.).— Case No. 78, 26- 3- 24, cancelled, part property recovered. Charles William Pickering and Ernest Pickering, in custody at Barnsley, admit this offence. 54.— Hazel Grove ( Co.).— 25th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking back window and releasing catch ^ at cheadle.— fient.' s dk. grey overcoat, Wednesday, April 30, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 1 small and 3 large buttons down front, name S. Sternberg sewn inside pocket, to fit man 5ft. 6in.; pair of gent's black K. boots, size 6, toecap, nearly new. Inf. to Supt. Sudlow, Hazel Grove. 55.— Macclesfield ( Co.).— 25th or 26th inst., by shopbreaking ( believed duplicate key).— Pair of gent's boots, tony red, size 9 ; pair of lady's boots, K. brand, grey poplin, size 4 ; and 4s. 6d. Brown leather semi- gauntlet glove and a disused battery for flash lamp were found on the premises. Inf. to Supt. Hindley, Macclesfield. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 56.— Carlisle ( Co.).— 23rd or 24th inst., from church.— Offertory box, about Sin. x 5in., made of brown stained wood ; and about 10s. Inf. to Supt. Stewart, Carlisle. DERBYSHIRE. 57.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 25th inst., from hotel bed- room.— Lady's gold engagement ring, 1 diamond, scratched inside Honour Bound ; lady's gold do., set 3 large rubies and 4 small diamonds ( 1 diamond missing) ; lady's gold wrist watch; amethyst brooch, set 8 or 9 pearls ( 1 missing) ; gold coloured brooch, bar with 2 rings and A. H. U. thereon ; lady's gold ring, set pale blue stone, in case, with Levitt, Sutton- in- Ashfield, thereon ; gent's large white metal watch, with black Roman figures. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. KENT. 58.— Dartford ( Co.).— 25th inst., from shop ( insecure back window).— 6 silver pencils ; 12 foun- tain pens, Relief; 12 do., Waterman; 92 do., Onoto ; 15 do., Blackbird ; 46 do., Swan ; 30 foun- tain pen caps ; 3 fountain pen nibs ; and about £ 9. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Dartford. LANCASHIRE. 59.— Blackburn ( Co.).— 24th inst,, from dwelling Darwen.— 2 small keys and 2s. 8d.— Suspicion is attached to A Man. b. 1884, 5ft, 7in., good build, c. fresh, believed moustache ; dress, dk. clothes, cap and scarf.— A Woman, b. about 1891, good build, c. fresh ; wore fawn or red shawl and carried child about 2 yrs. old. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. 60.— Blackburn ( Co.).— 25th inst., from dwelling ( insecure back door) at Darwen.— 2 Primrose League badges, bronze, P. L. thereon ; Temperance Cycling Club do., silver, T. C. C. thereon ; and £ 1. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. 61.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— 25th inst., from dwelling ( believed sneak in) at St. Annes.— Small wooden box, red, about 4 x 2in., embossed silver on top, containing an old- fashioned thick gold neckchain, about 20in. long, fancy pattern, fastens with clasp ; old- fashioned 18ct. locket, about size of a shilling, photo one side, cluster of turquoise other ; lady's 18ct. ring, set turquoise to represent sprig of forget- me- nots, one stone missing, small pearl in centre; rolled gold brooch, fancy pattern; imitation platinum brooch, about 4in. long, set with brilliants in shape of star, slightly dis- coloured ; fine silver neckchain, about 22in. long, engraved silver cross attached. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 62.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— Between 13th and 16th inst., from dwelling ( sneak in), at Droylsden. — 2 pairs gent's brown shoes, size 8, Walkover brand, fixed rubber heels with leather centres ( 1 pair lined brown leather, other pair white leather) ; 6 dessert spoons and 2 table spoons, believed silver, each stamped Lace, Wigan. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 63.— Reedley ( Co.).— 25th or 26th inst., by clubbreaking ( breaking window at back), at Brier field.— 30 packets of Gold Flake, Capstan and Robin cigarettes, 10 in packet; bottle of Johnnie Walker whiskey ; and £ 2 15s. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 04. Seaforth ( Co.).— Case No. 145, 23- 4- 24, cancelled. Thief arrested and part property recovered. SOMERS 65.— Bridgw safe ! 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 30, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. gold, some odd silver and miscellaneous papers ( recovered).— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1884 to 1889, about oft. 5 or 6in., slim build, c. and h. dk., thin features ; dress, navy blue coat, believed brown trousers and Trilby hat. Inf. to the C. C., Bridgwater. 66— Taunton ( Co.).— Between 8th and 14th inst., from dwelling at Trull.— Gent's gold keyless watch, plain back, white face, Roman numerals ; lady's gold do., old- fashioned, gold face, Roman numerals ; gent's gold flat tie clasp, old- fashioned, chased, been repaired at hinge ; gent's gold tie- pin, diamond in centre, fancy edge with fastener on end of pin ; do. with round knob, been repaired near knob; lady's plain gold ring, loct. or 18ct., diamond in centre : do., set blue and white stones ; gold brooch, in the shape of plume of feathers, 3 small pearls at bottom of brooch ; lady's gold chain, old- fashioned, about liyds. long, fine links, gold wheelbarrow, gold clasped book, fancy key with blue stone and small gold coin, might be half a spade guinea ; 2 or 3 common shirt studs. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. 67— Dorking ( Co.).— 26th inst., by house- breaking ( climbing stack pipe and forcing bedroom window), at Mickleham.— Lady's gold half- hunter watch, B. V. M. on back ; do. wristlet watch, on a gold expanding bracelet, with about 6 small diamonds round face ; dk. leather jewel- case plain, lOin. by 3Ain. by 5in. ; gold ring, set half hoop diamonds ; do., set 3 turquoise ; do., set 2 diamonds and ruby ; do., set 5 pearls ; gold pendant, set . topaz and pearls ; topaz tttooch,' oval, in frame of pearls ; gold do., shape of steering wheel with crystal centre of blue and white flag with crest of dragon's head ; cameo do., large, heavy gold, setting scroll openwork, subject- draped classic female figures, one rising into the air towards a star, in leather case ; brooch, crescent shaped, Cape rubies set in gold, in leather case ; do., small, circular, M. in diamonds, gold ; do., gold, star in centre enamel with large pearl ; do., dk. green jade, shape of sword, diamond and ruby handle ; do., oval, set Jersey stone ; gold bracelet, figured, oval, with hinge and clip ; ~ •• • » _ do., set 10 Jersey stones with drop ; pair drop, single pearl at top ; gold locket with enamel neckchain ; gold j of coral with coloured beads, dyed mother- o'- pearl ; chain of bead work and small openwork bag to match, blue and white morocain ; chain of brown sparkling beads. Inf. Supt. Tamplin, Dorking. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 68.— Bradford ( City).— 24th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing door with instrument).— Two gent's nickel keyless watches, Pinnacle on dial, black hands and numerals ; gent's silver keyless Elgin do., white dial, black hands and numerals, No. 21243602 ; three 9ct. bracelet watches, lever, octagon, raised figures, Nos. 206302, 207412, and 206310 ; five 18ct, octagon lever wrist- let watches, Nos. 98202, 97106, 97207, 97273 and 98101 ; seven 9ct, bracelet watches, lever movements, Dreadnought make, round and fancy shapes, Nos. 180302, 167832, 141714, 216123 203682, 203683, 203692 ; two 9ct. bracelet lever watches, heads round, fancy dials, Nos. 131629 and 131720 ; six 9ct. bracelet watch heads ( two lever and four cylinder movements), Nos 10562, 12942, 14269, 15123, 26952 and 45326; eight 9ct, bracelet watches, lever, round and octagon, Nos. 192159, 192172, 187222/ 62, 207030, 206916, 62635, 71239, 84532 ; three silver bracelet watch heads, cylinder movements, fancy shapes and dials ; four silver bracelet watches, round, Nos. 21X62, 21X45, 24X44 and 29X69 ; gold filled Elgin, No. 2241323 ; 49 lady's 9ct. signet; rings, various shapes, stamped W. G. & S., or L. & C. or F & G. ; 8 gent's 9ct. signet do., stamped as above ; 8 lady's 18ct. do., stamped' . N. B. ; three gent's and two lady's 18ct. do., stamped W. G. & S. ; 5 pearl and amethyst 9ct, rings, clawcsetting, stamped L & C. : 14 opal 9ct. do., claw setting, stamped F. & G. ; 6 opal 18ct. do., two milligram and four claw setting, stamped *' Frft G. ; 6 diamond chip and ruby 18ct, do., boat settings, stamped N. B. ; 5 diamond chip and sapphire 18ct. do., stamped N. B. ; 5 birthday 9ct. do., each set garnet, topaz, sapphire, amethyst and ruby, stamped F. & G. ; 3 gent's Oct. blood- stone do., stamped L. & C. : 9 18ct. cluster do., set platinum, one stamped N. B., two stamped S. P., five stamped F. & G., one stamped W. G. & S. : 11 diamond 5- stone 18ct. do., set in platinum, half- hoop and boat setting, seven stamped W. G. & S., one stamped F. & G., one stamped N. B., two stamped L. & C. ; one 18ct. 4- stone diamond do., square setting, stamped N. B. : ten 18ct, 3- stone diamond do., claw and milligram setting, stamped W. G. & S. ; 18ct, sapphire cluster' stamped W. G. & S. ; two 18ct. triple cluster diamond do., stamped W. G. & S. ; lady's 18ct, diamond do., claw setting, stamped W. G. & S. ; two 18ct. sapphire and diamond do., square ~ " ° & S. ; 18ct. single stone Wednesday, April 30, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. chip diamond do., stamped W. G. & S. ; two 18ct. 3- stone diamond do., set in platinum, stamped L. & C. ; lady's 18ct. single stone diamond do., cushion shaped setting, stamped L. & C. ; 18ct. 3- stone diamond and sapphire do., stamped L. & C.; two 18ct. 5- stone diamond and sapphire do. ; 18ct. diamond and ruby cluster do., stamped L. & C. ; 18ct. 3- stone diamond and sapphire do., stamped L. & C. ; 18ct. diamond and sapphire do., round cluster, stamped F. & G. ; 18ct. 2- stone diamond do., with diamond shoulders, stamped F. & G. ; 18ct. 3- stone diamond do., straight setting, stamped F. & G. ; 3 do., stamped S. P. ; 18ct. 2- stone diamond do., stamped S. P. ; 18ct. 9- stone diamond do., square setting, stamped S. P. ; 18ct. 4- stone diamond do., circular setting, stamped S. P. ; 18ct. 2- stone diamond do., stamped S. P. ; 18ct. 2- stone diamond do., with diamond shoulders, stamped S. P. ; 18ct. 3- stone diamond do., stamped S. P. ; ( all rings are milligram or claw setting) ; 20 9ct. alberts, fetter and curb pattern, stamped W. G. & S., L. & C., or N. B. ; 5 9ct. double curb do., stamped W. G. & S. or L. & C. ; two 9ct. double do., fetter pattern, stamped W. G. & S. ( all are marked with one of the following letters : BUCKINGHAM); 15ct. bar brooch, set 3 diamonds in centre, platinum fronts, stamped W. G. & S. ; 15ct. bar do., set diamond, platinum front, stamped W. G. & S. ; 15ct. bar do., set 3 diamonds, one in centre and one at each end, platinum front, stamped W. G. & S. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LINCOLNSHIRE. 69.— Gainsborough ( Co.).— Property, 48, 28- 4- 24, and thief arrested. Case No. garanti gOO, 4 silver plated fittings stamped 830S), manicure set ( 8in. x 6in., black leather with gold line round top edge, brass clasps, grey plush lining, 7 silver fittings). Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PROPERTY FOUND YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 70— Sheffield ( City).— Left behind by Alice Raines, Case No. 11, 25- 4- 24, along with certain property therein described.— Towel, green jumper, 2 afternoon aprons, black blouse, white knitted jumper, blue serge costume, nightdress, old blue coat, curb bracelet, 9ct. ring, manicure set ( 7Jin. x 5Jin., paper covered, imitation leather, purple lined, lid lined with white 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. 71.— M Division.— 28th inst., " Morris Cowley," 1922 model. NN- 3192. 11.9 H P. Bevel drive. Two seater body with dickey. Colour grey. Upholstery grey leather. Double identification plates, Manx number underneath. Excise Licence, 1- 4- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 72.— C Division.— Adverting to Case No. 51, 28- 4- 24. Additional inf. :— 1923 model. Frame No. 61898. Engine No. 59783. Belt drive. 73.— C Division.— 28th inst., " Triumph " com- bination, 1918 W. D. model. XL- 4068. Frame No. 286358. Engine No. 58892. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Sporting sidecar, No. 10. Colour black and grey. Upholstery grey rexine. Foot clutch. Excise Licence, 28- 3- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. BEDFORDSHIRE. 74.— Bedford ( Co.).— 25th c " Triumph," solo, 1922 model. No. 83057. Frame No. 3^ 3 Dunlop heavy tyres^ gij tools. Lucas ayg Lico! 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 27, 1924. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. HAMPSHIRE. 75.— Aldershot ( Co.).—" Bean," Case Nos. 84, 14- 12- 23 and 62, 21- 12- 23. 76.— Aldershot ( Co.).—" Rover," Case No. 155, 23- 4- 24. SURREY. 77.— Oxted ( Co.).—" Humber," Case No. 62, 25- 4- 24. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 78.— M Division.—" Chater Lea," Case No. 64, 25- 4- 24. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 79.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 21st inst., in a water pit at West Derby.— Body of newly born Male Child, umbilical cord and afterbirth attached, wrapped in Liverpool Echo, dated 31- 3- 24. At coroner's inquest held on 25th inst., a verdict was returned of inattention at birth. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. SHROPSHIRE. 80.— Oswestry ( Co.).— 18th inst., in river Tanat at Llanyblodwell.— Body of A Man, b. about 1874, length about 5ft. 6in., h. turning grey, clean shaven, decomposed and beyond recognition ; dress, brown cord trgMtfuuid waistcoat, fawn woollen waist- blue striped Oxford shirt, ick woollen socks, army ocket knife, white briar pipe. MISCELLANEOUS. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 81.— Whitehaven ( Co.).— The whereabouts of the below- described man is sought for the purpose of serving 2 summonses upon him for offences against the Entertainments Tax Act, 1920.— Hugh Macdonald, b. 1874. An actor. Tours the country accompanied by his wife, son and daughter as the Macdonald Family, giving entertainments at small halls and theatres. Inf. to Supt. Melville, Whitehaven. DEATH. 82.— John Brown, C. R. O. No. S/ 39046, died on road side at Limpsfield. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at ST. ALBANS and on S, V, W and X. RE- CONVICTIONS. 83 — Jane Cockayne, C. R. O. No. S/ 99799, was, at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 14- 4- 24, fined £ 1 or 7 days impt. See Case No. 25, 16- 4- 24. 84.- James Chopping, C. R. O. No. 16577- 20, was sentenced at Croydon Pol. Ct. ( L.), 18- 4- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for attempted larceny. See Case No. 69, 23- 4- 24. 85.— Charles William Pickering, C. R. O. No. 20977- 17, was, at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 22- 4- 24, discharged, and handed over to Barnsley Police, and at Barnsley ( Boro) Pol. Ct., 24- 4- 24, sentenced to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. A case at Broxton was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 51, 23- 4- 24. 86.— Alfred George Jenkinson, C. R. O. No. 13356- 18, was sentenced at Smethwick ( Co.) P. Sess., 24- 4- 24, to 3 mos. impt, See Case No. 17, 25- 4- 24. 87 — Robert Wilson, C. R. O. No. 2844- 01, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Sess., 23- 4- 24, to 18 mos. impt., for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 12, Wednesday, April 30, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 rE- CONVICTIONS- continued. 88.— Thomas Brown. C. R. O. No. 8598- 23, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 23- 4- 24, to 6 mos. impt, for housebreaking. See Case No. 20, 17- 3- 24. 89.— Edward Roberts, C. R. O. No. S/ 139133. was sentenced at Leicester ( Co.) P. Sess., 26- 4- 24 to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 210, 23- 4- 24. 90.— Henry Jackson, C'. R. O. No. 8871- 15, was, at Coventry ( Co.) P. Sess., 25- 4- 24, discharged. See Case No. 79, 23- 4- 24. 91.— George Moore, C. R. O. No. 4735- 16, Case No. 69, 18- 2- 24, sentence quashed by Court of Criminal Appeal, but prisoner was sent for trial on another indictment and remanded in custody. 92 - Reginald George Sherlock, C. R. O. No. 11376- 23, was sentenced at Oswestry ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 22- 4- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 11- 4- 24. 93 — Hugh Osborne Hughes, C. R. O. No. S/ 4403, was sentenced at Middleton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 24- 4- 24 to 3 and 3 mos. impt. for attempted fraud ( 2 cases). Nineteen other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 21, 14- 4- 24. 94.— Thomas Edgar Jacks, C. R. O. No. 6358- 21, was sentenced at Dudley Q. Sess., 24- 4- 24, to 9 mos. impt. for officebreaking. See Case No. 28, 22- 2- 24. 95.— Florence Love, C. R. O. No. 15830- 23, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 22- 4- 24, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny and attempted fraud ( 2 cases). Sec Case No. 34, 11- 4- 24. Wednesday, April 30, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 12 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 am APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 96. F Division.— For larceny ( trick).— James Douglas, aliases Charles Harris and George Jones, C. R. O. No. 3325- 00, Case No. 280, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1858, 5ft. 8in| c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. brown- hazel, scar centre of forehead. A traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, forgery, cyclestealing, fraud and attempted fraud on B, F and T. Stayed at a boarding house, represented himself to be a man of means, having 2 sons at Charing Cross Hospital. Was shown a quantity of silver plate by loser, and they then went out together. Later Douglas returned, told the proprietor he had purchased the property, same was handed to him, and he absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. 97. H Division.— For embezzling £ 23 9s. 9d.— Nathan Levy, C. R. O. No. 19276- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh ( blotchy), h. auburn, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, white muffler, grey cap, boots. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence on H. Was employed as a carman, delivered groceries, collected the money for same, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 100 — Hull ( City).— For embezzling £ 13 6s. fid., 15th inst.— James Fisher Dewer, alias Jack Fraser, b. 1887, 5ft, 9in., thin build, c. dk., h. black ( turning grey), e. dk. ( small), military gait ; dress, It. grey suit, linen collar, tie, bowler hat, boots, smart appearance. A commercial traveller ; native of Bowling, Scotland. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. LANCASHIRE. 98. Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— For stealing brown leather purse and about 18s., 12th inst. — A Woman, b. about 1898, 5ft. 1 or 2in., c. dk.. h. black ( curly) ; dress, bright red shawl. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. MIDLOTHIAN. 99. Edinburgh ( City).— For obtaining goods by false pretences, between 11th September and 27th November, 1923 - Charles William Foxley, b. 1894, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ( cast 1.), clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, blue overcoat with velvet collar, white muffler, heavy boots, sometimes wears brown leggings. A carter ; usually attends markets in company of low class dealers.