THE POLICE • GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1924. N • 77 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 oj the Metropolisi APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 1.— Derby ( Co.).— For stealing from workman's hut. at Littleover, between 28th and 30th ult., pair brown overalls, shoulder straps, buckle of 1. strap missing ; blue cloth jacket, believed double breasted, brass buttons, formerly owned by artificer in Royal Navy ; brown Army pattern jersey; grey and green mingled cap ; blue enamelled can, li pints size, as used by navvies.— James Connelly, Private, No. 4339449, East Yorks Regiment, b. 1905, 5ft, 8 or 9in„ medium build, c. fresh, clean shaven; dress, probably stolen clothing, trousers, Army boots. A deserter. Inf. to Supt. Wilson, Derby. DUMBARTONSHIRE. 2.— Dumbarton ( Co.).— For failing to notify change of address.— John Judge, alias Donald MacKenzie, C. R. O. No. 1641- 13, b. 1880, 5ft. liin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, scars bridge of nose, forehead and 1. cheek. A waiter ; native of Falkirk. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, robbery with violence and indecent assault at GREENOCK ( John Thomas Judge), GLASGOW ' John Graham), WIMBORNE ( John Judge), and on C. May be dealt with where found. Portrait will appear next issue Supplement B. ESSEX. 3.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— For stealing from farm, at St. Osyth 30th ult., 2 bicycles : 1st, gent's black enamelled, nearly new, 24in. frame, 26in. by liin. wheels, raised handle- bars, bright rims, lined red, transfer on head Coventry Motor Cycle & Cycle Co., on mudguard Coventry Challenge, rubber pedals, lever brakes, Middle- more saddle, Warwick cord tyres, very large bell, pump and toolbag ; 2nd, gent's Raleigh, black enamelled, 28in. by liin. wheels, bright rims, lined green, transfer on head and bar, W. Paull, Barrack Street, Colchester, Warwick tyres, lever brakes, rubber pedals, believed 26in. frame, B. S. A. pump, Raleigh saddle, toolbag.- William Edward Fisher, Driver, No. 59787646, 85th Battery, R. F. A., b. 1899, 5ft. 4iin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. It- blue, extensively scarred 1. side of neck. Native of Baldock William McGregor, Driver, No. 1051849, 85th Battery, R. F. A., b. 1902, oft. 5iin., e. dk., h. and e. dk., clean shaven. Native of Birmingham. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Rolfe, Clacton- on- Sea, KENT. 4. Ramsgate ( Boro.) Roy Bradford Pugh, Case No. 95, 30- 6- 24, is identical with Roy Bradford Pugh, C. R. O. No. 2764- 22, b. 1896, 6ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of a minor offence at RAMSGATE. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Dumbarton. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, July 4, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. .").— Liverpool ( City).- Thompson Dickenson, Case No. 3, 30- 6- 24, is identical with Thompson Dickenson, alias Thomas Dickenson, C. R. O. No. 2334- 16, b. 1898, oft. 8in., n. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. rt. thumb been injured. A fireman ; native of Liverpool, where he has cons, for larceny, shopbreaking and a minor offence. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. » >.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), 10th ult., gent's blue serge jacket ( recovered).— Christopher Smith, alias Christine Smith, C. R. O. No. S 79658, b. 1856, 5ft. 4Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. and moustache grey, e. brown, very plausible ; dress, black morning coat, dk. trousers, pot hat, raincoat, collar and tie. A tailor and cutter; native of Fleetwood. Pre. con. of larceny, indecent assault, embezzlement and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL, RUNCORN and MANCHESTER. Was entrusted with the jacket, whilst employed as a tailor, and pledged same. Frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 7.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) gent's black enamel bicycle, Bold on transfer, 23in. frame, 26in. wheels, North Road upturned handle- bars, Dunlop steel rims, Sturmey- Archer 3- speed gear, K model, Imperial saddle, rat- trap pedals, lever rim brake front wheel, Bates Eclipse tyre front wheel, Bates Eclipse new studded tyre back wheel, Lucas revolving bell. Boy, b. 1908, 5ft, 2in., c. fresh, h. fair, well spoken ; dress, dk. grey suit, soft collar, dk. tie and cap, boots. Smart appearance. Iiif. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 8.— Newport ( Boro.).— For obtaining marabout fur and £ 4 7s. 6d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— Marion Eldon, b. about 1884, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. fresh, h. dk., false teeth ; dress, brown costume, brown hat ( trimmed white), brown and white veil, It, blouse, low neck, patent leather shoes, wore gold curb bangle and gold wristlet watch. In possession of dk. costume and hat. Called at shop, after the banks were closed, said she was a nurse at local hospital ( false), selected above fur and tendered in payment worthless cheque for £ 5 17s. on the Midland Bank, Cheltenham branch, drawn by E. Wright in favour of Marion Eldon, and received the above amount in change. The cheque was subsequently found to be from a book issued to Mary Murrell, who opened an account June 3rd, with £ 9, and withdrew the amount a couple of days later. The book contained cheques Nos. H. C./ 8 125/ 65941 to 65952, and eight of these cheques have now been received by the bank and returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. WARWICKSHIRE. 9.— Solihull ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), at Monkspath, 1st inst., platinum and gold pendant, size ljin. by ljin., triangular shape, scroll work and leaves, the whole set with diamonds, large drop at bottom, can be converted into brooch, neckchain missing; lady's gold watch, plain ; gold tie- pin, set turquoise ; do., set opal sur- rounded with 4 diamonds ; do., set opal ; lady's gold ring, set 3 . small diamonds ; gold chain bracelet, set several large turquoise and pearls alternately, gold padlock fastener ; brown cow- hide suit - case, 36in. x ISin., fitted with ivory brushes and silver mounted cut glass bottles, monogram C. R. C. on brushes and mounts, initials C. R. C. on top of suit- case in black letters ; grey tweed suit, good condition, fit man 5ft, lOin. ; and £ 25.— A Man who gave name of Victor Gordon Laurie, b. 1897, 5ft. 10 or llin., medium build, c. clear, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, red mark across the forehead, deep red permanent patch of skm above the mark reaching to the hair, North Country accent ; dress, grey suit, grey cap, brown shoes. Is a good mechanical engineer. Was employed as chauffeur, and during his master's absence went to the latter's room and removed the above jewellery from a jewel, case, afterwards called at the house of his master's son and told servant he had received message instructing him to call for suit- case. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Scott, Solihull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 10.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— Walter Gray, Case No. 13, 13- 6- 24, is identical with Walter Gray, alias John Cook, C. R. O. No. S/ 163158, b. 1881, 5ft. 4 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at GRIMSBY ( Walter Gray) and HULL ( Walter William Gray). Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough. Friday, July 4, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 112 PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 11 — Remanded at Hull ( City) P. Sess. till Sth inst., charged as Thomas Watkins, with breaking and entering.— George Thomas Moore, C. R. O. No. 295- 10, b. 1S79, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, blue scar 1. eyebrow. An engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and counting- honsebreaking at SOUTH PORT ( George Thomas Moore) and WAKEFIELD ( George Moore). 16.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— P Division case— till 9th inst., charged with uttering counterfeit coin.— Frederick George Raven, alias John Smith, C. R. O. No. 721- 97, Case No. 37, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1869, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey, bald on top), e. brown, mole rt. forehead. A saddler ; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of larceny, uttering counter- feit coin, possessing mould for coining, counting- housebreaking, possessing counterfeit coin and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL, WOKING ( Frederick George Raven), WEST HARTLEPOOL ( George Campbell), WIDNES ( Frederick Lloyd), KENDAL ( Alfred Boyd) and on C. O. and F. 12.— Remanded at Ealing Pol. Ct. ( L.)— X Division case— till 4th inst., charged as Harry Carol with stealing and receiving.— James Walker, aliases Harry Coral and Henry Berliss, C. R. O. No. S/ 82768, b. 1884, 5ft. 8in., c. fair, h. dk. brown, e. brown, nose been broken, prominent front teeth. A laundryman ; native of New Zealand. Pre. con. of larceny on G and H. Has also cons, for larceny and a minor offence in SOUTH AFRICA. 13.— Remanded at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst,, charged as Herbert Julius Smith with larceny.— Herbert Smith, C. R. O. No. 387- 09, b. 1885, 5ft, 9Ain., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking and shop- breaking on K and X. Has also cons, for larceny in NEW SOUTH WALES. 14.— Remanded at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct. ( L.)— N Division case— till 5th inst,, charged with larceny— trick ( 2 cases). Posed as his wife, wrote to persons stating her husband had died and asked for the loan of £ 2, pending receipt of insurance money.— Charles William Gwilliain, C. R. O. No. S/ 74019, b. 1885, 5ft. 4$ in., c. pale, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, very plausible ; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. grey Trilby hat, white soft collar, black tie, boots. A clerk ; native of Worcester. Pre. con. of fraud and embezzlement at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA, CAMBRIDGE and on N. 15.— At Bishops Stortford ( Co.), charged as Henry Creighton with shopbreaking — Charles Smith, alias Henry Arthur Creighton, C. R. O. No. S/ 4810, b. 1882, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, top of 4th rt. finger been injured, cross flags back rt., yacht back 1. hand. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, possessing and uttering counterfeit coin and minor offences at CLACTON- ON- SEA ( George Smith) and on J, K, M, N and Z. 17.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged with theft,— Alfred Miller, C. R. O. No. 12630- 19, b. 1884, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and warehousebreaking at MANCHESTER ( Alfred Deane) and on C. 18.— At Aldershot ( Co.), charged with shop- breaking- Norman Barry. C. R. O. No. 9530- 23, b. 1902, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( Norman Barry) and SOUTH SHIELDS ( Nor^ n John Brown Barry). 19.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol, Ct, till 3rd inst,, charged with fraud.— George Ford, C. R. O. No. S/ 81538, b. 1886, 5ft, lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, anchor, G. F., 2 crosses, heart 1. forearm, 2 crosses back 1. hand. A boxer ; native of Derbyshire. Pre. con. of assault with intent to rob, larceny and minor offences at CHESTERFIELD, DERBY and LIVERPOOL 20.— At Mansfield ( Co.), charged with shop- breaking.— James Wilson, C. R. O. No. 12094- 23, b. 1903, oft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Paisley. Pre. con. of larceny, officebreaking and minor offences at PAISLEY ( James McAlister), CHESTERFIELD and HULL ( James Wilson). 21.— Remanded at Berkley ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till Sth inst., charged as Samuel Roberts with stealing bicycle ( recovered). Robert Lewis, C. R. O. No. 18793- 21, b. 1883, 5ft. 3in., e. dk., h. dk. brown, e. hazel, 3 upper teeth missing, cut scar bridge of nose ; dress, brown coat, blue vest and trousers, It. cap, black muffler, no shirt, collar or tie, old boots. A fireman ; native of Pembroke. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at SWANSEA, DROITWICH ( Robert Lewis) and MILFORD HAVEN ( Robert Henry Lewis).— James Griffiths, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 30, 1924. PERSONS Of CUSTODY— confine. as James Robinson, C. R. O. No. 14945- 15, b. 1891, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, li. dk. brown { turning grey), e. brown ; dress, dirty blue suit, It. cap, no collar or tie, boots. A fisherman ; native of Pembroke Dock. Pre. con. of larceny, cvclestealing and minor offences at MILFORD HAVEN HAVER- FORDWEST, SWANSEA. DROITWICH and LLANELLY. Found in his possession : gent's fawn raincoat, 2 outside pockets, 3 inside pockets, brown bone buttons, brown satin lining with patch on bottom of darker material, to fit man 5ft. 8in. APPREHENSIONS. 22 — M. P. D., C. R. O.— Bhartipudi Rahgava Rao, C. R. O. No. M/ 7360, Case No. 40, 28- 4- 24. 23 .— M. P. D., D Division. - Joseph Martin, Case No. 1, 9- 2- 23, and sentenced as Joseph Levene at C. C. C., 8- 5- 24, to 9 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 9308- 24. 24.— Durham, Felling - on - Tyne ( Co.).— Charles Kempster, C. R. O. No. S/ 34171, Cases Nos. 11, 17- 8- 23, and 72 ( G) 12- 11- 23, onG. 25.— Kent, Canterbury ( City).— Daisy Maude Willis, Case No. 4, 6- 3- 22, and on 30- 6- 24 bound over in £ 5 for 2 yrs., and placed under supervision of the Probation Officer. 26 — Kent, Sandwich ( Co.). - Frank White. Case No. 100, 13- 6- 24, and awaiting trial at next Dover Q. Sess. 27.— Leicestershire, Hinckley ( Co.).— Sydney James Wyles, C. R. O. No. 11640- 15, Cases Nos. 8, 16- 5- 24 ; 14 ( Boston), 21- 5- 24 ; and 84 ( Ampthill), 30- 5- 24, at Hinckley. 28.— Monmouthshire. Newport ( Boro.).— F. Stopford, Case No. 149, 17- 8- 23, and identical with Harry Burton Sanders, C. R. O. No. 5128- 16, at Bristol, and remanded till 7th inst. 29.— Sussex ( West'. Worthing ( Co.).— Sidney Dorrington, Case No. 89, 30- 6- 24 and identical with Sidney Dorrington, C. R. O. No. 4313- 24, on D, charged with larceny and being a suspected person and remanded till 7th inst. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CITY OF LONDON. 30 Clive Frederick Bevan Roberts, C. R. O No. 9346- 20, Case No. 96, 2- 7- 24. Amended inf. : Registration No. on van, HA- 1971, chassis No. 756624, engine No. 0/ 48524. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. 2. DURHAM. 31. - Jarrow- on- Tyne ( Co.).- Alfred E. Nunn. Case No. 98, 2- 7- 24, is identical with Alfred Nunn, alias Albert Wright, C. R. O. No. 1856- 09, Case No. Friday, July 4, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 4 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd. 372, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1871, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A seaman; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and forgery at IPSWICH ( Albert Edgar Nunn), SOUTHAMPTON ( Alfred Nunn) and on K. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Carruthers, Jarrow- on- Tvne. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 32.— C Division.— 19th ult., by warehouse- breaking.— Coney skins : 180 dozen beaver coney, U. D. ; 50 dozen beaver coney ; 40 dozen beaver coney soupJex ; 137 dozen beaver chapal; 3 dozen beaverette; 14 dozen beaver coney tri- colour ; 2 dozen pulled beaver; 78 dozen chapal, S. S. S. ; 4 dozen black, J. A. ; 1 dozen green do. ; 65 dozen black, G. A. ; 54 dozen black chapal ; 4 dozen mole, G. A. ; 3 dozen mole souplex ; 20 dozen moline ; 22 dozen pulled mole ; 4 dozen grey chapal ; 8 white coat beaver skins ; 23 black do. ; 93 marmot skins; 1835 mole skins ; 249 skin collars ; 22 dozen black skins. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 33.— Bedford ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 53 current issue.— Suspicion is attached to Private John Charles Bowden, an absentee from the Beds and Herts Regt., b. 1901, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, slight impediment in speech ; dress, khaki uniform, minus belt. Native of Canada. Inf. to the C. C., Bedford. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 34.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— Between 1st and 15th ult., from rooms in colleges.— Gent's dk. navy blue jacket and trousers, jacket has 2- button front, cross stitching round edges, makers' name Ryder & Amies, Cambridge ; pair It. blue trousers, ordinary make, permanent turn- up bottoms. 13th ult.— Gent's fawn herringbone lounge suit, single breasted jacket, with 2- button front, 3 out- side pockets, 2 inside do., waistcoat 5 buttons, 4 outside pockets and 1 inside pocket, containing brown leather note- case, bearing initials R. F. A. in one corner. 21st ult.— Fitted brown leather dressing- case, lined brown pigskin, size about 3ft, x 2ft. x 9in., containing 2 hair brushes, black mahogany backs ; 2 clothes do., black mahogany backs ; writing case in brown pigskin ; gilt safety razor ; brown- purple lounge suit, double breasted waistcoat, 3 buttons each side, single breasted jacket bearing name E. B. Thistleton- Smith and maker's name Whybro & Walker, Cambridge, on tab in pocket; It. sports coat, maker's name G. Saunders ; pair dk. grey flannel trousers ; gold and pearl tie- pin, with black and white pearls ; 2 shirts ( 1 white, 1 striped) ; several white and striped soft collars ; mirror ; manicure set ; comb in case ; and several glass bottles with silver tops. 21st ult.— Hammered copper tea tray, about 20in. or 22in. x 10in., handle at each end. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. 35.— Newmarket ( Co.).— Between 11th and 30th ult., from a threshing drum in a field, at Isleham. — Portable engine leather driving belt, 94ft. long, 6in. wide, made in yard lengths with Dawson Lincona stamped on each length, nearly new. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newmarket, DURHAM. 36.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 27th ult„ by burglary ( side door insecure).— Black rubber tobacco pouch ; dk. grey pocket- book, with celluloid face ( containing a railway pass, between West Hartlepool and Wellfield, in the name of Wm. D. Robson, expired in April last) ; and £ 3 19s. Inf. to Supt, Thomas, West Hartlepool. CHESHIRE. 37.- Altrincham ( Co.)— 27th ult., from tailor's shop at Sale.— Roll of navy blue serge, 26yds. long, 60in. wide.— Suspicion is attached to A Woman, 1.. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 4 or 5in„ c. fresh ; wore It. coloured mackintosh. Inf. to Supt. Lees, Altrincham. ESSEX. 38.— Grays ( Co.).— Between 28th and 30th uit., by shopbreaking ( removing iron bar from lavatory window).— 6 gent's tweed and serge stilts, sb. es 3 to 5 ; 5 gent's sports coats, tweed, heather G THE POLICE GAZETTE Friday, July 4, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. mixture ; 2 pairs boots, size 5, Playground Make on tab, tips on heels, Derby fronts, self caps, stamped on sole All leather warranted screwed : 4 pairs lady's black kid gloves, sizes from 6 to 6A ; 1 or 2 cream twill flannelette tennis shirts, marked C. W. S. Shirt, Our Own Make ; and 2 lady's linen handkerchiefs. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. Hit— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 30th ult.. by housebreaking ( window insecure).— Pair gent's white flannel trousers ; grey imitation morocco tobacco pouch ; and £ 2 8s. lOd. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. HERTFORDSHIRE. 40.— Hertford ( Co.).— 29th or 30th ult., by shopbreaking ( breaking window at back), at Hoddesdon.— Gent's Road Racer bicycle, 24in. frame, black enamelled, lined gold, dropped frame, North Road handle- bars, believed rat- trap pedals, Warwick tyres, W. J. Green, Omega Works, Coventry, on transfer, No. 36779/ 81, transfer probably blacked over; and £ 2. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hertford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 41.— Newport ( Co.).— 30th ult., from dwelling ( walk in), at Ryde.— Two 18ct. and diamond rings ( lady's), set 5 diamonds, larger one in centre, sunk setting ; 18ct. bar brooch ; gold filigree bracelet ; paii- of telescopic binoculars, in aluminium case ; pair of gold rimmed spectacles, in case with Pollard, Ryde, thereon ; pair of spectacles, gold rimmed, with Howes, London, on case ; silver mustard- pot, lined blue glass ; 2 silver pepper- boxes ; silver fish server and slice, ivory handle ; silver serviette- ring, H. B. thereon; fawn Burberry mackintosh, Burberry stamped inside, with plaid lining, fit man about oft. lOin. ; pair of black leather boots, new, Delta make, toe- caps, size 8A, gent's ; pair of brown leather boots, Derby pattern, size 8i, Jaegar lined, toe- caps. Thief left behind an old pair of gent's black boots, Hilton Safe brand, Derby pattern, mohair laces, Phillips rubber heels, worn, roughly soled, size 8. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. LANCASHIRE. 42.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— 23rd ult,, from shop till.— About 12s. 8Ad.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1892,5ft. lOin.; wore cap and muffler.— 2nd, b. about 1894, 5ft. 7in.; wore cap and muffler ; both of shabby appearance. Entered shop and purchased some cigarettes, tendering a £ 1 Treasury note in payment. After their departure the above amount was missed from drawer of the cash register. ' Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. 43. Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— Between 24th ult. and 1st inst., from a house in course of erection. — Ratchet brace, with wood top, S. Chadwick stamped thereon ; 26 brace bits, various sizes ; pad saw, S. Chadwick stamped thereon; 6in. joiner's square, black handle, S. Chadwick stamped thereon ; lin. bevel chisel ; lin. socket do. ; lilbs. hammer ; Stanley block plane, length 8in., width 2£ in. ; 6in. joiner's square, S.. Walker stamped on handle ; new lib. hammer ; 3Albs. axe ; new fin. wood chisel; ratchet brace, S. Stott stamped thereon ; 16 twisted brace bits, various sizes ; l^ in., lin. and iin. wood chisels, S. Stott stamped thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. 44 Fleetwood ( Co.).— Between 28th and 30th ult., from a house in course of erection at St. Annes. — Large cutter extension bit ; liin. and Jin. chisels, boxwood handles, R. D. Wilson stamped thereon ; pair dividers, about 7in. long ; 2in. blade spokeshave. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 45.— Leigh ( Co.).— 30th ult. or 1st inst., by warehousebreaking ( forcing padlock of builder's cabin).— Cross cut hand saw ; tenon do. ; brace and number of bits, marked G. A. H. ; jack plane ; liin. firmer wood chisel ; ljin. bevel edge chisel; claw hammer ; oil stone ; 1ft. square ; large straw tool bass. All tools are stamped A. Atherton. Inf. to Actg. Supt. Jones, Leigh. 4( i— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 24th ult., from dwelling ( walk in), at Swinton.— Green pouch purse, containing two half- sovereigns, 8s. 5d., dog licence, wireless licence in name of Percy Hamer, 13, Park Street, Swinton, and receipt for dividend of Eccles Co- operative Society. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 47 — Old Trafford ( Co.).— 27th ult., by shop- breaking ( breaking window), at Failsworth.— Gent's silver English lever watch, No. 37541, fusee chain barrel, white dial, Roman numerals ; Friday, July 4, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 114 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 2 gent's Limit do., Limit and No. 2 on dial ; gent's metal do., Westclock make ; gent's 7- jewelled silver do., keyless, white dial, Roman numerals ; 2 lady's gilt wristlet do., both have leather straps attached, plain cases and white dials, one having black English figures, and the other blue English figures, both keyless, marked on inside of outer case Warranted S. J. Best Quality, Swiss. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 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. 1, as stolen etc. :— 48.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 27th or 28th ult,, by officebreaking, at Stretford.— American alarum clock, white dial, black fingers, Roman numerals ; pair gent's dk. grey flannel trousers, two outside pockets ; gent's It. grey cardigan jacket, two outside pockets; gent's It. grey Scotch tweed waistcoat, four outside pockets ( all to fit man 5ft. 6in.) ; 2 crossed cheques on the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank, Stretford Branch, made payable to William Wigglesworth, for £ 1 13s. 9d., and to George Martin for £ 13 10s., both cheques dated 1st July, 1924, and signed Jno. H. Rathbone. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLIOE DISTRICT. 52.— C Division.— 3rd inst., " Morris Cowley.'* 1922 model. XM- 2359. 11 H P. Two- seater body with dickey. Colour grey. Upholstery grey leather. Auto relite and self starter. Curtis Automobile Co., 18, Berkeley Street, on plate. Excise Licence attached. MOTOR CYCLES. LINCOLNSHIRE. 49.— Grimsby ( Co.).— Case No. 88, 30- 6- 24, cancelled. Property recovered and thief arrested. SHROPSHIRE. 50.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— 29th ult., from bote yard,— Lt. brown plaid carriage rug, fringed 2 sides ( new) ; dk. brown mixture do., fringed all round, hole one corner.— Suspicion is attached to Three or Four Men, all about b. 1904 : one wore grey suit, who garaged a motor cycle and sidecar, and motor cycle in the hotel yard. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. 51— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— 30th ult., from billiard room.— Gent's bicycle, black enamelled, with red lines, 24in. frame, 26in. wheels, Victoria tyres, single speed, North Road handle- bars, two pull- up brakes, two mudguards, ordinary saddle, rubber pedals, no lamp, bell on 1. handle- bar, plated parts rusty and worn.— Suspicion is attached to William Turner, alias Farmer, b. 1908, about 5ft. 7in., spare build, c. swarthy, h. ( curly) dk. brown, e. brown, round face ; dress, dk. suit ( shabby and patched), dk. grey cap, grey socks, Army boots. Has stated his intention of endeavouring to go to sea. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. BEDFORDSHIRE. 53. Bedford ( Boro.).— 2nd inst., " Douglas," solo, 1916 W. D. model. BM- 8501. 2J H P. Belt drive. Colour black ; tank dk. green. Footrests instead of footboards. Ram shaped handle- bars. New John Bull belt. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. STAFFORDSHIRE. 54.— Smethwick( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., " B. S. A." solo, 1924 model. ER- 2244. Frame No. C. 2681. Engine No. 2673. 3i H. P. Colour black ; usual parts plated. Two dents on front mudguards ; dent on 1. nearside of petrol tank. Powell & Hanmer lamp with cardboard washer between burner and elbow. Excise Licence expired 30- 6- 24. Owner holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 55.— S Division.—" G. N.," Case No. 50, 27- 6- 24. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 30, 1924. MOTORS— contin ued. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 56.— S Division.—" Triumph," Case No. 78, 25- 6- 24. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. MIDLOTHIAN. 57.— Edinburgh ( City).— Found in possession of William Liddle Hastie, C. R. O. No. 3- 13, Case No. 31, 27- 6- 24, and Sidney James Lansbury. no pre. con. traced.— Brown Japanese trinket- box, wood, 10 x 6in., floral design on sides, having painted on lid two storks, flowers and trees ; lady's 9ct. expanding wristlet watch, No. 629772, To Mabel with love, 17- 7- 21, engraved inside of case, Swiss make, octagonal, gold dial, black hands and figures, figure 12 in red, damaged ; brown crocodile leather wallet, No. 39465 and a name inside ; 2 brass watch chains ; set of rosary beads, white metal cross attached with a piece of wire. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND KENT. 58.— Canterbury ( City).— Case No. 63, 1- 3- 22. cancelled. See also Case No. 25 current issue. DEATH. 59.— Philip Goldman, alias Philip Michaels, C. R. O. No. 3138- 96, 111. Cir. No. 49- 24, died 25th ult. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreakmg, forgery and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( Philip Goldman) and on H and P. RE- CONVICTIONS. ( id.— Alfred Burgess, C. R. O. No. 4317- 22, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct., 24- 6- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 21, 25- 6- 24. 61.— Victor McKenna, C. R. O. No. 5198- 14, was sentenced at C. L. S., 24- 6- 24, to 9 mos. impt. conc. with remanet of former sentence expiring 15- 10- 24, for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 22,12- 5- 24. 62.— George Collins, C. R. O. No. 1117- 10, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Q. Sess., 19- 6- 24, to 3 yrs. pen., for burglary and larceny. See Case No. 38, 26- 3- 24. 63.— John Henry Webster, C. R. O. No. 35- 16, was sentenced at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 26- 6- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny ( trick). See Case No. 33, 25- 6- 24. 64.— William Roberts, C. R. O. No. 140- 16, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 28- 6- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 30, 25- 6- 24. 65 - Thomas Taylor, C. R. O. No. 23117- 21, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 27- 6- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny and receiving. See Case No. 43, 20- 6- 24. 66.— Arthur Allen, C. R. O. No. 1629- 10, was sentenced at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 28- 6- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 27- 6- 24. 67. William J. W. Dent, C. R. O. No. 449- 09, was sentenced at Salisbury ( City) Q. Sess., 30- 6- 24, to 15 mos. impt., for fraud ( 2 cases). Forty- five other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 40, 21- 5- 24. 68. William Hartley Malpass, C. R. O. No. 7294- 22, was sentenced at Swadlincote ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 7- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 28, 25- 6- 24. 69.— John William Wright, C. R. O. No. 7741- 16, was sentenced at Notts. Q. Sess., 30- 6- 24, to 2 yrs. impt. See Case No. 42, 23- 5- 24. 70.— John Bridges, C. R. O. No. S/ 165821, was sentenced at East Kent Q. Sess., 1- 7- 24, to 6 mos. impt. A case of cyclestealing at Thetford was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 4- 6- 24. Friday, July 4, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 71.— Albert Edward Doick, C. R. O. No. 20660- 20, was sentenced at Hants Q. Sess., 1- 7- 24, to 4 and 4£ mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 40, 25- 6- 24. 72.- Reginald George Smith, C. R. O. No. 17419- 21. was sentenced at East Kent Q. Sess., 1- 7- 24, to 9 and 9 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 37, 20- 6- 24. 73.— James Logan. C. R. O. No. 17251- 18, was, at Bournemouth P. Sess., 30- 6- 24, discharged. See Case No. 13, 30- 6- 24. 74 — Leonard Frederick Ellis, C. R. O. No. 5250- 24, was sentenced at Leeds ( W. R.) Q. Sess., 30- 6- 24, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention, for cyclestealing. See Case No. 54, 7- 5- 24. 75.— Mary Ann Cowl, C. R. O. No. 1166- 09, was . sentenced at Dronfield ( Co.) P. Sess., 23- 6- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at YORK, DONCASTER ( Annie Cowl), SHERBURN ( Mary Ann Cole) and SHEFFIELD ( Mary Ann Cowl). 76.— William Cecil Benjamin. C. R. O. No. 8297.- J. 9, was sentenced at Oxford ( Co.) Q. Sess., 1 - 7- 24, to mos. impt., for fraud. Six other cases , of fraud and larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 60, .28- 5- 24. 77.— James Bagwell, C. R. O. No. 2251- 99, was sentenced at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Sess., 1- 7- 24, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 171, 11- 6- 24. - 78.— Bessie Collins, C. R. O. No. 16924- 20, was sentenced at Hants Q. Sess., 1- 7- 24, to 4 mos. impt. Four other cases of larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 38, 18- 6- 24. 79.— John Stuart, C. R. O. No. 307- 20, was sentenced at Brackley Special Sess., 28- 6- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 8, 30- 6- 24. SO.— James Smith, C. R. O. No. 23954- 21, Mas, at the C. C'. C., 26- 6- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 28, 28- 5- 24. 81. Frederick Harris, C. R. O. No. 10295- 22, was, at the C. C. C., 26- 6- 24. acquitted. See Case No. 32, 28- 5- 24. 82.— James Bishop, C. R. O. No. 9750- 21, was sentenced at Epsom P. Sess. ( L), 30- 6- 24, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( trick) ( 2 casesV See Case No. 18, 13- 6- 24. 83.— Richard Henry, C. R. O. No. 5838- 14, was, at Surrey Q- Sess., 2- 7- 24. acquitted. See Case No. 42, 21- 5- 24. S4.— Ernest Bracey, C. R. O. No. 19663- 21, was sentenced at Essex Q. Sess., 2- 7- 24, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention. See Case No. 33, 2- 5- 24. 85.— Edward James Hawkes, C. R. O No. 3251- 16, was sentenced at Stafford Ass., 1- 7- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 25- 6- 24. 86.— Thomas Freeth, C. R. O. No. 13961- 23, was sentenced at Reading ( Co.) Q. Sess., 30- 6- 24, to 18 mos. impt. Cases at Glamorgan and Devizes were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 34, 20- 6- 24. 87.— Percy Albert Bearman, C. R. O. No. 9933- 16, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 25- 6- 24, to 2 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 22, 25- 6- 24. 88.— John Walker, C. R. O. No. S/ 104171, was sentenced at Nottingham Q. Sess., 30- 6- 24, to 2 yrs. impt. See Case No. 42, 11- 6- 24. 89.- Robert Henry Hayward, C. R. O. No. No. S, 139864, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 29- 5- 24, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 23, 26- 5- 24 Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Ortiee i y I lie lteoeiver for the Metio|> olitaii Police Disniet, Kew Scotland Yaid, London, S. W. 1. Friday, July 4, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 a. ro APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. !) 0.- D Division.— For embezzling £ 69 3s. 3d.— Harold Rose, C. R. O. No. 24160- 21. b. 1899, 5ft. 2in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ( sight defective), clean shaven, scar rt. eyebrow, Jewish appearance ; dress, navy blue serge suit, It. grey Trilby hat, shoes. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny in CITY OF LON- DON. Was employed as a traveller, collected accounts, failed to pay in the money and absconded. Was arrested and remanded on bail till 1st inst., on which dato he failed to appear. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 91.— Aylesbury ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 30th ult.— A Man who gave the name of A. W. Evans, l>. about 1889, 5ft, 8in., well built, c. and h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, round features, upper teeth missing ; dress, greenish blue mixture sports jacket, It. cap, dk. grey breeches ( striped green), It. fawn cycling stockings, Derby boots. Visited a local garage on 28th ult., and selected a new motor cycle, for which he tendered a cheque for £ 10, as deposit, No. A. H. 39641, drawn on the London County Westminster & Parr's Bank, Ltd., Brighton West Branch, 64, Western Road, Hove, Sussex, signed A, W. Evans, and agreed with the garage pro- prietor to fetch the machine on 1st inst. On 30th ult. he again called at the same garage, left a push bicycle, which he had borrowed, stating he was going to Wembley Exhibition for the day and would return the same evening. Induced the proprietor to cash a cheque for £ 5, No. A. H. 39644. drawn on the above bank, signed A. W. Evans. Stated he was short of cash and the banks not open. Was in possession of several blank cheques. Identical with Albert Richard Evans, Case No. 97, 2- 7- 24. The above described cheques are from a cheque book lost or stolen at Hove about 3 yrs. ago. Both have since been returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Kent, Aylesbury. DEVONSHIRE. 92.— Exeter ( City).— For arrears of wife maintenance order amounting to £ 8 2s. 6d.— Walter Farrar Brown, b. 1891, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, dragon, etc., each forearm ; dress, greenish grey sports coat and breeches, It. fawn stockings, black or brown shoes, good appearance, may wear green or blue glasses. Recently been emplo}' ed as manager by firm of leather goods dealers, and has worked as a motor demonstrator. May be accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), b. about 1898, slim build, c. fair, h. brown ; well dressed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Exeter. ESSEX. 93. Brentwood ( Co.).— For housebreaking and stealing property ( recovered except suit), Case No. 55, 2- 7- 24. Percy Thomas Lessenden, 1). 1900. 5ft, 3 or 4in., thick build, c. ruddy, h. black, e. blue, tattooed both arms, bow legged, 1. ankle been injured : dress, navy blue or grey suit, soft collar, tie, brown shoes. A seaman. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Wood, Brentwood. LANCASHIRE. 94. Manchester ( City).— For stealing from motor lorry, 1st inst., gent's brown mixture coat ( thin stripes every inch), and brown leather wallet contauiing two 10s. notes, R. A. O. B. jewel, ribbon and parchment.— Albert Simister, b. 1905, oft. 4 or 5in., slim build, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, black and white muffler, blue trousers and vest, dk. cap. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 95. Wigan ( Boro.).— For stealing, 2nd inst., from coat pocket in office, blue wallet, containing papers, and small brown case, containing railway contract ( Wigan to Ormskirk, for period 23- 6- 24 to 22- 6- 25). A Man, b. 1884 ; dress, dirty fawn mackintosh, Trilby hat, carried small attache case. Stated he was a telephone official and had called about the telephone. Office was left unattended and property was afterward}; missed. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. 11 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, July 4, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LINCOLNSHIRE. 90.— Louth ( Co.).— For non- payment of fine of £ 12 10s. each imposed at Alford P. Sess., 23- 10- 23, under Sec. 1 of the Finance ( New Duties) Act, 1916 ( Entertainment Tax).— Claude Ray, b. about 1894, 5ft. 9Jin., well built, h. brown ( thin on top), and e. brown ( small), clean shaven, front teeth upper jaw prominent, plausible and well educated ; dress, grey herring- bone pattern suit ( jacket rather short), soft collar, black tie with white spots, It. Trilby hat, carried overcoat. Accompanied by wife ( not wanted), rather stout build ; and one young child.— Albert Wiley, b. 1884, 5ft. 4in., thin build, c. dk., h. black, e. dk. ( sunken), clean shaven ; dress, sports coat, fawn waistcoat, grey flannel trousers ( turned up at bottoms), soft collar and tie, It. Trilby hat, brown shoes, carried over- coat. Accompanied by wife ( not wanted), and two young children. May be found giving cinema- tograph, theatrical or musical entertainments in small towns or at sea- side places. Commitment warrants issued. Inf. to Supt. Skinner, Louth. 97.- Louth ( Co.).— For failing to surrender to bail at Lindsey Q. Sess., 27th ult., charged with housebreaking and larceny.- John Saywell, C. R. O. No. 25- 04, Case No. 18, 30- 5- 24, b. 1880, 5ft. 6m.. c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, blue scar forehead, nose and 1. cheek : dress, brownish suit, soft collar, tie, fawn raincoat, strong boots. A colber ; native of Arnold. Pre. con. of horsestealing, receiving and minor offences at CHESTERFIELD ( John Saywell) and LOUGHBOROUGH ( John Thomas Saywell). Booked for Sheffield, 24th ult., and was accompanied by Hannah Knight, alias Hannah Marson ( not wanted), b. about 1879, 5ft. 3in., very stout build, c. and h. dk. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Skinner, Louth. NORFOLK. 98.— Kings Lynn ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 27th ult.- Rose Nolan, abases Rae McMichael, Rae Cameron, Stella Ives, Rose Rouatt, Patricia Russell and Patriea Ives, C. R. O. No. 11979- 17, Cases Nos. 188, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), and 99, 30- 6- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. 2in., o. pale, h. brown, e. blue, wears pince- nez ; dress, brown costume, brown close fitting hat with feather at side, black stockings, shoes. A nurse : native of Norfolk. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at COLCHESTER ( Rose Nolan), CHATHAM, LIVERPOOL ( Patricia Rae Lehmann) and on B. Has also con. for larceny in CANADA. Called on lady magistrate, stated she had come from Canada, also that she had recently married a man she met there and found out he was already married. Further that she was stranded, and induced loser to advance her the above amount to enable her to cable her father at Montreal for £ 100 to return home. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Kings Lynn. SUSSEX ( EAST). 99, Hastings ( Boro.).— For stealing, 20th May. gold bangle, chased one side, plain other ; lady's silver ring, set blue stones : and £ 2.— Ethel Lewis, alias Tubb, b. about 1898, 5ft. 3in., slight build, c. very dk., h. and e. dk. ( cast 1.) ; dress, blue trench coat, navy blue pleated skirt, large black hat with pink rosette in centre. Was employed as maid at hotel and stole the property from a visitor's bedroom, and absconded. May be found fruit picking. Warrant issued. Lif. to the C. C., Hastings. WILTSHIRE. 100. Chippenham ( Co.).— For leaving his two children chargeable to the Common Fund of the Chippenham Union on 8- 3- 24. Guy Robinson, b. 1886, 6ft. lin., well built, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, small fair moustache, turns rt. foot out when walking ; dress, grey Derby tweed trouser suit ( stamped Chippenham Workhouse), dk. cap, white soft collar, plain blue tie, boots ( toes much worn). A labourer. May seek employment as a stoker in South Wales. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Zebedee, Chippenham. WORCESTERSHIRE. 101. Kidderminster ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), 29th ult,, £ 19 4s— L. Frank Dowling, b. 1874, 5ft. 9in., shm build, c. pale, h., e. and moustache grey, erect ; dress, navy blue suit, bowler hat, It. raincoat. Was employed as an operator by Britannia's Electric Portraits, Ltd., . id may seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Kidderminster.