police m gazette PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23. 1924. No. 85. 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. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed aa directed thereon In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police of the Metropolis. T H E APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 1.— Chesham ( Co.).— For stealing at Denham, 15th inst., pony cart ( recovered) and 10 fowls, consisting of 3 or 4 cockerels, remainder pullets, Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rock.— Joseph Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 101- 21, Case No. 12 current issue, for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Field, Chesham. DERBYSHIRE. 2 — Alfreton ( Co.).— Arthur Stone, Case No. 173, 9- 7- 24, is identical with Arthur Stone, C. R. O. No. 12443- 18, b. 1884, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of larceny at BUXTON. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. DEVONSHIRE. 3.— Honiton ( Co.).— For stealing lady's 18ct. keyLs? wristlet watch, plain back, white dial, Roman numerals, hour hand broken off in centre, has seconds hand ; double expanding bracelet, about Jin. wide, fastens in front of wrist; gent's gold keyles watch, with single albert, 19th or 20th inst.— A Man, b. about 1874, 5ft. 6in., stout build, hair grey, both hands peculiar ; dress, brown tweed suit, turn down starched double linen collar, tie on frame, striped shirt ( blue or black stripe), dk. grey Trilby hat, dk. overcoat. Walks with head down. Booked a room at boarding house, had supper, bed and breakfast, when called for lunch was found on another landing in the house. Did not have lunch, but left premises. Inf. to Supt. Braddell, Honiton. 4.— Honiton ( Co.).— For non- payment of fine (£ 1) inflicted at Axminster P. Sess., 12- 12- 22, total to pay £ 1 2s.— James Henry Harris, alias Sloman, b. 1854, 5ft. 7in., c. fair, h. It., e. blue, gunpowder marks both cheeks, whiskers dk. brown ( turning grey) ; dress, dk. grey coat and cap, cord vest, blue trousers, blue muffler, nailed boot . Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Braddell, Honiton. 5.— Plymouth ( Boro.).— For escaping from Ford Mental Institution, Plymouth, 3rd inst.— Thomas Benjamin Sanders Thompson, b. 1901, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, Welsh accent; dress, brown coat and waistcoat ( been repaired), white fustian trousers ( marked No. 165), and believed blue striped shirt ( marked M. I.). Inf. to the C. C., Plymouth. ESSEX. 6.— Brentwood ( Co.).— G. E. Robinson, Case No. 127, 16- 7- 24 is identical with George Ernest Robinson, C. R. O. No. 16421- 22, b. 1896, 5ft, 5£ in , c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scar rt. eyebrow. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. A carpenter ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and fraud at IPSWICH ( George Ernest Robinson) and CITY OF LONDON ( George Robinson). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Brentwood. 7.— Romford ( Co.).— For breaking and entering booking office at Gidea Park Station, and larceny, 15th inst.— A Man, b. about 1906, 5ft. 6in., slim build, ; dress, blue serge coat and trousers, no waistcoat, cap, soft collar, blue tie with white spots. Left behind grey felt hat, 6£, Clarke written in ink inside. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 8.— Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining food by false pretences, between 5th and 13th May, 1924.— Herbert Gilbert, C. R. O. No. 17965- 20," b 1890, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, scar rt. cheek, R. F. rt., L. F., cross, etc., 1. forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. grey cap, soft collar, black tie, boots ; dirty appearance. A motor mechanic ; native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at NEWPORT ( Bertie Gilbert), PONTYPRIDD, LIVERPOOL ( Herbert Gilbert) and CARDIFF ( Bert Gilbert). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. 9.— Gowerton ( Co.).— For stealing 14s. ; wallet, containing army discharge papers ; and pair of cuff- links.— George O'Brien, b. 1893, 5ft. 6in., stout build, h. It. brown, e. blue ; dress, It. grey sports coat, grey flannel trousers, dk. grey cap, white muffler, black socks with red stripe, brogue shoes. A labourer. On 31- 5- 24 left house where he was lodging and it was later found that the property was missing. Warrant Issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Gowerton. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 10.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For stealing child's money box containing 3s. and obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— George Henry Bracker, aliases Arthur Roberts, G. Stevens, George Arthur Watts, F. Brown, George R. Maynard, Thomas Henry Watson, Albert Stephens and Piper, C. R. O. No. 94- 19, Cases Nos. 130, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), 83 Supplement B ( Vol. XI.) and 101, 13- 6- 24, b. 1892, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, scar forehead and 1. cheek, woman's head 1. forearm ; dress, brown suit, straw hat, brown shoes. A sailor ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cvclestealing and minor offences at BARROW- IN- FURNESS ( George Henry Brackcr), LIVER- POOL ( Thomas Henry Piper), CARDIFF ( Thomas Piper), NEWPORT ( George Edwards), RYDE ( William Lowe), SCARBOROUGH ( George Hollington), BLACKPOOL ( Edward MeCann) and SHEFFIELD ( Thomas Henry Watts). Obtained board and lodging, 17th inst., stating he was a fireman on G. W. Railway and had just been transferred from Swindon ( false). Following morning left house saying he was going to make enquiry about his luggage and absconded. After his departure the money box was missed. Warrants issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. HERTFORDSHIRE. 11.— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— Thomas Wright, Case No. 175, 9- 7- 24, is believed to be identical with George Creighton, aliases George Victor Creighton, Frederick Baker and Thomas Wright, C. R. O. No. 1988- 08, b. 1887, 5ft. 7Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar rt. of chin, mole back of neck, I. L. L. G. rt., Louie, heart, etc., 1. forearm, ring back 3rd rt. finger. A motor cleaner ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, burglary, shopbreaking, inflicting bodily harm, attempted larceny and minor offences at FOLKE- STONE ( Herbert George Creighton), in CITY OF LONDON ( George Creighton) and on J, K and Z. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wright, Bishops Stortford. 12. Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— For stealing, at king's Langley, 15th or 16th inst., dk. chestnut gelding, 12 hands, 22 yrs. old, medium mane and tail, near hind fetlock white, very fat, shod all round, in good condition ; set of black harness, nickel mounts; 5 Rhode Island red hens ; 4 white Leghorn hens ; 1 speckled Sussex hen; and 16 Rhode Island red chickens, about 2 mos. old ; cart ( found abandoned at Denham, near Uxbridge, where Wilkinson stole another cart, which has been found abandoned in Southall Market).— Joseph Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 101- 21, b. 1877, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar bridge of nose ; dress, dk. grey suit and cap, scarf fastened with tie- pin. A navvy ; native of London. Pre. con. of horsestealing Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THETPOLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— con I inued. and receiving, larceny, fowlstealing and minor offences on A and X.— Henry Davis, b. 1904, about 5ft. 4in., slim build, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey clothes, muffler. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hemel Hempstead. LANCASHIRE. 13.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing, 15th inst., quantity of spoons, brushes, bracelets, combs, knives, etc.— Lewis Brodheim, 1>. 1894 to 1897, 6ft., slim build, h. and e. dk., clean shaven, prominent nose, slight stoop ; dress, grey suit, brown Trilby hat, untidy appearance. Took the property froiu a stall of which he was left in charge. Inf. to tlu- C. C., Blackpool. 14.— Leigh ( Co.).— For stealing cycle ( re- covered) at Astley, 18th inst.— A Man, b. 1898, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. fresh, clean shaven, military gait; dress, blue suit, soft collar, tie, grey cap, boots. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 15.— Leigh ( Co.).— For stealing £ 7 5s., 20th inst.— Robert Capstick, b. 1898, 5ft, 6 or 7in., c. swarthy, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, nose been broken ; dress, dk. grey suit, black Trilby hat, boots. An ice cream vendor or labourer ; native of Bolton. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 16.— Leigh ( Co.).— For stealing £ 3 0s. 6d., and purse ( recovered), 18th inst,— Joseph Tatterson, alias John Dawson and Barlow, C. R. O. No. 9763- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, greenish grey suit, small check yellow shirt, army socks, cap, shoes. A piecer; native of Stalybridge. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offence at OLDHAM, STAYLBRIDGE, BOOTLE and ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE. Visite d a friend stole the property from a drawer and absconded. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 17.— Stockport ( Boro.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences ( 2 cases).— William Pickup, b. 1886, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. pale, hair turning grey, bad teeth, clean shaven ; dress, dk. coat and vest, dk. grey mixture trousers, fancy socks, collar and tie, shoes. Called on complainant, a manager of a garage, and stated he was authorised to hire a car for three days to be used in the Conservative Rally on 17th, 18th and 19th July, by an ex- M. P. and other gentlemen ( false). Stated that it would cost about £ 5 or £ 6 per day and asked for a commission of 10s. per day. This was granted. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 18.— Stockport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) 6s. 6d., 14th inst.— Fred , b. 1879- 84, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fresh, hair and moustache dk., long thin features ; dress, dk. suit, collar and tie, slate coloured Trilby hat. Called at complainant's house, 12th inst., and asked for lodgings. Stated he had come from Chester to work on the laying of an underground cable and that his employer had instructed him to obtain lodgings for himself and a mate. The lady asked him for payment in advance, but he said his employer would pay her on Monday the 14th inst., was allowed to stay and on the morning of the 14th inst., left the house at the same time as complainant, who was going to work, but returned a short time later with complainant's son. Later in the day the money was missed. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. SUFFOLK. 19.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— For stealing cycle ( recovered).— Edward Rogers, alias George King, C. R. O. No. 1291- 14, Case No. 6, Supplement A ( Vol. II ), b. 1889, 5ft, 5| in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, deformed feet, I. and dot 1. forearm ; dress, dk. grey coat, vest and cap, khaki breeches, black leggings, boots ( old). A fitter ; native of Ipswich. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at NEWPORT PAGNELL, CULLOMPTON ( Edward Rogers), LINCOLN, SLEAFORD, NEWMARKET, CHESTER, NORTHWICH ( Edward Stanley Rogers), STOCKTON HEATH ( William Froleyj, TONBRIDGE ( George Stanlev Vince), SAFFRON WALDEN ( Edward Daniels) and IPSWICH ( George Stanley Rogers). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 20.^- Hove ( Boro.).— J. Thompson, Case No. 14, 16- 7- 24. Additional inf.— Thompson is in posses- sion of book of 30 cheques, marked in top 1. corner G. 2 and in bottom 1. corner M., Nos. W. 112111 to W. 112140, on Lloyd's Bank, Ltd., Cox's and Kings Branch, 6, Pall Mall, S. W. I ( corner of 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Waterloo Place), London. On the 17th inst., he tendered one of the cheques, No. W. 112119, which has been passed through the County Bank, Southport, for £ 326, in the name of John B. Meeley. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. SUSSEX ( WEST). 21.— Steyning ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Common Fund of the Steyning Union.— Alfred Brown, b. 1884, 5ft. 3£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, thin face, clean shaven, scar over 1. eye, curvature of the spine, I love Violet Watson back rt. hand. A carpenter's labourer. Native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gibbons, Steyning. 22.— Steyning ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Common Fund of Steyning Union.— George William Hills, b. 1893, 5ft. 10| in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, scar 2nd rt. finger. A motor driver ; native of Brighton. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gibbons, Steyning. 23.— Steyning ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to Common Fund of Union.— James Stanley Chatfield, C. R. O. No. 9169- 20, b. 1891, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A chauffeur. Pre. con. cyclestealing at WIN CHESTER, Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gibbons, Steyning. WARWICKSHIRE . 24.— Nuneaton ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences.— Cecil Macdonagh Duncan, alias W. R. Archer, C. R. O. No. 20404- 23, b. 1895, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, plausible, top 1st 1. finger crushed ; dress, grey suit, collar and tie, grey Trilby hat; respect- able appearance. A commercial traveller ; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of fraud and attempted fraud at PORTSMOUTH and NORTHAMPTON ( Cecil Macdonagh Duncan). On 28th ult., called on almoner of local masonic lodge, stated he was a journalist and resided at Massingham, and had come to Nuneaton to visit a sister whom he had failed to find, and requested loan of above amount to return home by rail. The money was handed him and his statement was later found to be false. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Fielding, Nuneaton. YORKSHIRE. 25.— York ( City).— For stealing It. grey suit, herring- bone pattern ; felt Trilby hat, may have name of a Bradford firm inside ; pair tony red boots, officer's pattern, nearly new ; silk scarf, It. and dk. blue striped ; 3 flannel shirts, may be marked C. H. M. ; pair of woollen pants ; silver cigarette- case, C. H. M. thereon ; gunmetal watch, German make.— John Richardson Oates, C. R. O. No. 18706- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 11 Jin., c. and h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con of larceny at YORK. An absentee from Durham Light Infantry. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 26.— At Brill ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Florence Minnie Brown, C. R. O. No. 14687- 16, b. 1895, 5ft. l£ in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue ( cast rt.). A market gardener ; native of Fish- ponds. Pre. con. of larceny at BRISTOL. 27.— Remanded at Rotherham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with shopbreaking.— James Delaney, C. R. O. No. 1654- 98, b. 1877, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar rt. of nose, rt. of neck and 1. cheek. A labourer ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking larceny, countinghousebreaking and a minor offence at WIGAN, RUNCORN, PRESTON, NORTHWICH, SOUTH SHIELDS, BOLTON, CHESTER- LE- STREET, CARLISLE and BARNSLEY. 28.— At Lymington ( Co.), charged as William Stokes with larceny— as bailee.— Frederick Reid, C. R. O. No. S/ 147755, b. 1888, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar 1. forehead, bird, wreath of flowers rt., flag, Lily, Mabel, heart and crossed hands 1. forearm. An engineer ; native of India. Pre. con. of attempting to obtain charitable contributions by fraud and false pretences at BRISTOL. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 29.— At Brigg ( Co.), charged as Abraham Whaley, with arson.— William Whaley. C. R. O. No. 537- 13, b. 1889, 5ft. Hin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud on railway, arson and minor offences at NANTWICH, HUDDERS- FIELD, OXFORD, HORNCASTLE, AYLES- BURY, STOCKPORT ( William Whaley), BATH ( William Whitley), SHEFFIELD. MARKET HARBOROUGH ( William Whalley) and on C, D, E, T and X. 30.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct,— B Division case— till 23rd inst., charged as Evan John Davie, with stealing Gladstone bag con- taining 24 yellow metal rings.— Evan John Davies, C. R. O. No. 588- 14, b. 1893, 5ft. 7£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue- grey, clean shaven, scar top and back of head, mole 1. eyebrow and below 1. ear, second rt. finger contracted, hand holding snake rt., snake, tree, 2 hearts 1. forearm, sword rt. wrist; dress, grey suit, collar, dk. tie, grey cap, brown boots. A labourer ; native of Wales. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, housebreaking and larceny at BRIGHTON, BRISTOL ( Evan John Davies), PEMBROKE ( George Henry Wright) and on N. 31.— Awaiting trial at C. L. S. commencing 24th inst.— W Division case— charged with unlawful possession.— John Twist, C. R. O. No. 19195- 18, b. 1900, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A general dealer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing and warehouse- breaking at BIRMINGHAM and OLD HILL. 32.— At Swindon ( Co.), charged with shop- breaking.— James Cook, C. R. O. No. 1648- 04, Case No. 245, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1884, 5ft, 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A stableman ; native of Stroud. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, housebreaking, attempted burglary, attempted countinghousebreaking, obtaining charitable con- tributions by fraud, larceny and minor offences at MANCHESTER, BLACKBURN, BURNLEY, MACCLESFIELD, PRESTON, STRANGEWAYS, NORTHWICH, NEWCASTLE ( STAFFS), STOKE- ON- TRENT, SMETHWICK, BAN- BURY, COVENTRY, HUNGERFORD ( James Cook), CHELTENHAM, SALISBURY, BIRM- INGHAM and BRISTOL ( William Hillman). 33.— At Brigg ( Co.), charged with larceny.— William O'Brien, C. R. O. No. 1653- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ( cast rt.), scar rt. of nose. A carter ; native of Stockport. Pre. con. of housebreaking, officebreaking, larceny and a minor offence at STOCKPORT ( William M cCormack), KNUTSFORD and MANCHESTER ( William O'Brien). 34.— At Uckfield ( Co.), charged with cycle- stealing.— Cyril Raymond Hird, C. R. O. No. 6877- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny and shopbreaking at BARROW- IN- FURNESS and LANCASTER. 35.— At Halifax ( Boro.), charged as Alexander Treherne Lawrence with larceny.— Albert Edward Lawrence, C. R. Q. No. 1025- 20, b. 1893, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of obtain- ing credit by fraud and fraud at EASTBOURNE and CHESTER. 36.— At Wakefield ( City), charged as Henry Albert Barnes with burglary.— Henry Barnes, aliases Harry Bars, Henry Baars, C. R. O. No. 6244- 17, b. 1901, 4ft. 9fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, wart 1. of mouth, anchor, I love Millie Waker, 1., Millie, clasped hands, heart, Good Luck rt. hand. A barman; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, attempted cyclestealing and a minor offence at PONTE- FRACT ( John James Crouch), WARRINGTON ( Henry Albert Barnes) and on H and T. Found in his possession : silver cigarette- case, engraved leaf pattern, shield on front. 37.— Remanded at Otley ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as Arthur Wildman with house- breaking.— Sidney Davies, alias Albert Thompson, C. R. O. No. 770- 08, b. 1885, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scars forehead, tombstone, cross, Arthur rt., shield, True Love, clasped hands 1. forearm. A joiner ; native of Binglej'. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, cyclestealing, house- breaking and officebreaking at WALLASEY, LIVERPOOL ( Sidney Davies), LANCASTER, KEIGHLEY ( Alfred Wildman), BRADFORD ( Albert Wilson). NEWPORT, NORTON ( E. R.) ( Thomas Henry), CARDIFF ( Alfred Tucker) and on Y. * 38.— At Brighton ( Boro.), charged as Harold Francis Taylor, with burglary.— Harry Francis Shaw, alias Franftis Harold Taylor, C. R. O. No. 624- 14, b. 1893, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar between eyes. A clerk ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, larceny ( person), churchbreaking, burglary and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH ( Harold Francis Taylor), SALISBURY ( Harold Frank Taylor) and on G. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, Juiy 23, 924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 39.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol Ct. ( L.)— E Division case— till 24th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose. Booked a room at an hotel and in the early hours of morning entered other boarder's bedrooms by false key, for the purpose ofsteabng jewellery.— William Naughton, aliases John Adams, James William Ryan, Peters and J. Jaffe, C. R. O. No. 3756- 24, b. 1896, 5ft. 9in., propor- tionate build, c. dk., h. black, e. brown, clean shaven, scar upper lip, speaks quickly, flag, clasped hands, dagger through heart, True Love 1. forearm, scar top 2nd 1. finger ; dress, blue striped suit, white double collar, black tie, dk. grey Stetson hat, pointed shoes, smart appearance. An hotel barber; native of Queensland. Pre. con. of larceny and larceny ( dwelling) in AUSTRALIA. 40.— Remanded at Denton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with fraud.— Elias Green, C. R. O. No. 21508- 23, b. 1866, 5ft. 5in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of attempted fraud at STALYBRIDGE. 41.— Remanded at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with fraud.— Andrew Barclay, C. R. O. No. 9588- 18, b. 1881, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, lost top first and second rt. fingers. A joiner ; native of Sunderland. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, fraud, attempted larceny and a minor offence at WHITLEY BAY, NEW- CASTLE ( Andrew Barclay) and ALNWICK ( Andrew Bertram). 42.— Remanded at Deddington ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with larceny.— Thomas Daniel Smith, alias Thomas Daniel Hardy, C. R. O. No. 17895- 23, b. 1906, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Maldon. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence in M. P. D. 43.— Remanded at Coventry ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst,, charged with burglary.— Harold Johnson, C. R. O. No. 14754- 22, b. 1899, 5ft. S^ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A labourer ; native of Preston, where he has cons, for shop- breaking, larceny and minor offences. 44.— Remanded at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with fraud.— Francis Turner, abases William Turner, Francis Veral Turner, Francis Vernl Turner, C. R. O. No. 577- 14, Case No. 47, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1890, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, nose been broken. An engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraudulent conversion and minor offences at BRIGHTON ( Francis Verl Turner), EDIN- BURGH ( Frank Turner). POOLE ( Francis Turner) and on A, C, D and Y. CARNARVONSHIRE. 45.— Conway ( Co.).— Remanded till 23rd inst., charged with larceny. Engaged lodgings at Penrhnside and absconded 18th inst., and it was later found he had stolen 12 stainless table knives. — Alfonso Lodovico Niner, alias Leonard Farris ( no pre. con traced), b. 1903, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel ( scar under 1.) ; dress, dk. grey coat and vest, khaki breeches, khaki shirt, grey cap. Found in his possession : gent's new roadster bicycle, The Ranelagh, Lewis's, Liverpool, transferred in gold and green on head and rear mudguard, lined red and gold, Silver King ( old) oil lamp, Brooks' B. 90 saddle ( size 3), Bates Victoria cord tyres, 20in. by liin. ( stated he bought the bicycle last April at Lewis's, Bull Road, Birmmgham) ; gent's new metal watch, The Big Ben and Swiss Made on dial; lady's new metal wrist do. with metal expanding chain attached, in boxes with Davis & Co., Jewellers, 24, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London, S. E. 5, thereon, also a registered envelope from same firm addressed to Mr. L. Farris, Brynynor, Penrhynside, Llandudno ; £ 4 19s. 5d. ; blank order form from Simpsons ( Brighton), Ltd., 94, Queen's Road, Brighton, Sussex, with Account No. E. 253242/- 1/ 6 paid written thereon ; cyclist's note- book, containing the names of places visited, viz., Newtown, Aberystwyth, Borth, Aberdovey, Tow. yn, Bar- mouth, Dyffryn, Harlech, Portmadoc, Beddge- lert, Carnarvon, Bangor, Conway, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Rhyl. Inf. to Supt. Pritcliard, Conway. LANCASHIRE. 46.— Bury ( Co.).— Charged with obtaining food, by false pretences. Called on the aggrieved person and asked for food and lodgings for three months, stating that he was foreman over a gang of men who had obtained a job at the local gas works that would last for three months ( false), and was supplied with food. Also interviewed a carrier in Bury and told him that he was employed by Messrs. Parkinsins, Contractors, Blackpool, and was working at the local gas works. He asked the carrier his terms for the hire of horses and carts, and arranged for the hire of 2 horses and carts for Monday, 21st inst.— Dick Whitham, aliases Richard Whitham and Henry Thompson, b. 1900, 5ft 5£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, bfind rt., slight brown Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. moustache, scar over rt. eye ; dress, grey trousers, blue serge jacket, It. blue vest, soft white collar, heliotrope tie, It. grey cap, boots. A labourer. For past 5 mos. prisoner has been tramping the country, visiting Blackburn, Burnley, Slaidburn, Kendal, Sedburgh, Lancaster, Chorley, Preston and Wigan. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 47.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded till 22nd inst., charged with attempting to obtain £ 50 by false pretences.— George Fryers, alias J. W. Hull, b. 1896, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel ( scar under rt.). A poultry dealer.— Jesse Bernard Phillips, alias Watson, b. 1900, 5ft. llin., slim build, c. sallow, h. and e. brown, scar forehead.— George Redhead, alias Robert James George Miller, b. 1888, 5ft. 6in., proportionate build, h. brown, e. grey. Fryers represented to loser that he was managing director of a well known steamship company and introduced Phillips as the secretary and Redhead as a clerk in charge of building alterations of premises which were to be for the confidential staff of the company. The three men took complainant to the building and Redhead opened the door with a key, Fryers then interrogated complainant and Phillips took down particulars. Fryers then told complainant that he would engage him as confidential clerk, but would require £ 200 as a deposit. As complainant could not afford this amount the deposit was finally fixed at £ 50. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. APPREHENSIONS. 48.— M. P. D., E Division. Kate Patchett, C. R. O. No. S/ 169997, Case No. 1, 21- 7- 24. 49.— City of London. Herbert Nichols. C. R. O. No. 1704- 12, Case No. 104, 19- 10- 23. 50.— Cambridgeshire, Cambridge ( Boro.).— Arthur Edwards, Case No. 4, 9- 7- 24, and sentenced, 18- 7- 24, to 1 mo. impt. 51.— Devonshire, Torquay ( Co.).— Thomas Roth well, C. R. O. No. 318- 16, Case No. 4. 16- 7- 24. See also Cases Nos. 116 and 118 current issu ;. 52.— Dumbartonshire, Dumbarton ( Co.).— John Judge, C. R. O. No. 1641- 13, Case No. 2, 4- 7- 24, and at Glasgow Pol. Ct., 5- 7- 24, discharged ( not proven). 53.— Gloucestershire, Stroud ( Co.). Lewis, Case No. 126, 14- 5- 24, and identical with Jack Williams, C. R. O. No. 8834- 18. See also Case No. 64, 21- 7- 24. 54.— Lancashire, Chorley ( Co.).— Sidney Davies, C. R. O. No. 770- 08, Case No. 9, 4- 6- 24. See also Case No. 37 current issue. 55.— Lancashire, Leigh ( Co.).— Walter Randle, Case No. 217, 23- 4- 24, at Coventry. 56.— Northumberland, Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City). — Septimus Irwin, C. R. O. No. 4923- 22, Case No. 9, 20- 8- 23, at Liverpool, charged as Sydney Finley with loitering and remanded till 22nd inst. 57.— Staffordshire, Bilston ( Co.).— John Twist, C. R. O. No. 19195- 18, Case No. 108, 5- 10- 23. See also Case No. 31 current issue. 58.— Sussex ( West), Horsham ( Co.).— John Povey Morgan, Case No. 1( 5. 16- 7- 24. 59— Wiltshire, Trowbrdge ( Co.).— Nathaniel Kritz, Case No. 9, 7- 7- 24, and remanded till 24th inst, 60.— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Withernsea ( Co.).— William Craig Barr, C. R. O. No. S/ 158952, Case No. 5, 14- 7- 24. PORTRAITS OF PERSON WANTED. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 61.— Risca ( Co.).— David Richard Pearson, Case No. 88, 21- 7- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richards, Risca. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23. 1924. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 62.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining lib. cheese and box of biscuits by false pretences, 5th inst.— Muriel Browne, aliases Ethel Muriel Kathleen Brown, Muriel Kathleen Brown, Mary Turner and Morris, C. R. O. No. S/ 133727, b. 1890, 5ft. 4in., well built, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, 4 false teeth upper jaw, erect, well spoken ; dress, fawn check or grey ribbed woollen costume, white blouse, brown or black felt hat, smart appear- ance. Had in her possession : navy blue ninon dress, 1 rimmed silver beads ; 2 ratine dresses ( 1 dk. brown, 1 blue with white collar and cuffs). A nurse ; native of Lincolnshire. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud nd larceny ( servant) at LEEDS, CARLISLE, NEWCASTLE ( Muriel Brown), OTLEY. KNARESBORO, NOTTINGHAM ( Ethel Brown). Called on tradesman and obtained the goods by falsely representing they were for a well known customer. Also suspected of stealing, 11th inst., pink lawn nightdress, trimmed broad bands of lace insertion to waist, square nock and short sleeves edged with pointed lace, threaded with pale blue ribbon ; blue lawn do., printed butterflies thereon, broad lace insertion, edged with pointed lace on squa e neck and sleeves, waist slotted with blue ribbon ; blue lawn cami- knickers, printed butterflies thereon to match above nightdress, bottom edged with broad lace, threaded blue ribbon, blue ribbon shoulder straps ; pink lawn do., printed butterflies thereon, buttons edged with broad lace, threaded pink ribbon, pink ribbon shoulder straps ; cream taffeta silk under skirt, frill at bottom, elastic at waist- Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 63.— C Division.— 19th inst., in transit from Brussels ( probably on boat train between Dover and London).— Diamond and ruby bracelet, one row of rubies in centre, with two rows of brilliants either side, set in platinum, wi h knob and bow opposite fastening ; lady's platinum brooch, set diamond at each end and 6 small brilliants between ; 2 lady's platinum rings ( 1 set large oval sapphire, sur ounded by brilliants ; 1 set square emerald, surrounded by brilliants) ; brass carriage clock, in leather case ; and some lady's silk underclothing. Inf. to C. R. O. 64.— V Division.— Between 14th and 16th hist., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window).— Gent's gold ring, set 3 diamonds, gipsy setting ; gold tie- pin ; 12 dinner knives, stainless steel, white handles ; 12 do. forks ; 12 do. dessert spoons ; 6 plated Apostle spoons, in case ; string of imitation pearls ; set of false teeth ; 6 serviettes ; 6 tray cloths ; 3 pairs gent's trousers ( 1 navy blue, 1 pepper and salt, 1 dk. grey) ; navy blue waist- coat ; 12 lady's handkerchiefs ; 2 white cotton nightdresses ; black satin dress, trimmed pale blue silk ; navy blue costume ; 3 pairs woollen combinations ; 40yds. cream balloon fabric ; green plush table cover ; 4 brown plush door curtains ; electro plated cornet; Triumph con- certina. Inf. to C. R. O. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 65.— Cambridge ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst., from field, at Swavesey.— A blue stack cloth, 8 x 8yds., H. Wilderspin, Swavesey, painted on in large black letters, may have name Robb, Maker, thereon, brass eyelet holes, waterproofed canvas. Inf. to Supt. Allen, Cambridge. CARNARVONSHIRE. 66.— Conway ( Co.).— 11th inst., from boarding house bedroom ( cutting open leather dressing case), at Llandudno.— Opal 5- stone gold ring ; black brooch, 2 antique cameos set in gold, to which is attached a black oblong pendant with white cameo, also set in gold ; lady's long gold neckchain; gold coin brooch, on thick gold bar, with knobs at each end ; antique silver crucifix ; platinum chain, set green stones ; 2 strings of Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. ivory beads ; small coral necklet; gent's gunmetal watch ; small plain gold bangle with a gent's tie- pin set on it, the tie- pin has set upon it a white stone studded around with small pearls ( 2 missing) ; tortoiseshell pendant, attached to a platinum chain; and £ 1 note and some silver. Inf. to Supt. Pritchard, Conway. watch ; double gold curb albert, small links ; gold medal, W. S. front, reverse Durham Minor Cup, 1908, attached ; Victory medal, British War do., No. 73684, Sergt. W. M. Shields, R. A. M. C. stamped on each ; grey leather wallet, Discharged Soldiers' and Sailor.*' badge stamped on inside ; metal sovereign case ; 11 sovereigns, 2 half do., and £ 18 3s.; pocket novel, The Locust. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. CHESHIRE. 67.— Hazel Grove ( Co.).— 19th inst., from houses in course of erection, at Bramhall ( forcing shed door).— Two wood chisels, axe, hand saw, hammer, panel saw, coping do., smoothing plane, rebate do., ratchet brace, 8 bits, 2 screwdrivers, all stamped H. Leah ; saw set ; Stanley block plane. Inf. to Supt. Sudlow, Hazel Grove. DEVONSHIRE. 68.— Torquay ( Co.).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Lady's silver wrist watch, white dial, Swiss make ; platinum brooch, about 2in. long with small beetle on centre ; lady's gold lace do., about l| in. long with heart set ruby in centre ; gold curb pattern do., about 2in. in length ; gold hunting crop do., horn and horseshoe in centre ; French gold 10- franc piece, on mount with pin ; oval shaped cameo, about size of duck's egg, figure of lady with child, gold mount around ; do., 3 figures thereon, with trees in background ; gold neck- chain with pendant attached in form of circles within circles, amethyst in centre and 4 pearls on outer circle ; half guinea ; pair binoculars, new, in leather case, Goerz Helinox Prism Binocular, No. 624577, extra large eye cups, X8 magnification ; black silk dress fob, with 2 gold bars, spade guinea attached ; gold engagement ring, 30 yrs. old, set with single large emerald, chipped ; gent's gold clip tie- pin, set 2 turquoise ; pair 18ct. sleeve- links, plain, oval; 3 18ct. studs, 1 collar and 2 shirt, plain ; fawn silk mackintosh, fit man 5ft. 6in. ; Kodak camera, 4Jin. by 2in., fairly new.— Suspicion is attached to Four men : one, b. 1884, 5ft. 10in., c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, black coat, grey trousers, Panama hat. In possession of a motor car. Believed identical with four of the men, Case No. 51, 16- 7- 24. DURHAM. 69.- West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 19th or 20th inst., by burglary.— Gent's gold centre seconds stop ESSEX. 70.— Grays ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., from open shed, at Rainham.— lOin. chisel ; 12in. spirit- level; T- square, T. W. M. on handle ; screwdriver, paint on handle ; tape in leather case, John Weston & Co., 23, Cranbourne Street, London, thereon; inside rim lock and key ; 2 wood chisels ; panel saw, 27in. long, T. W. M. on handle ; Jin. rip do., 30in. long, J. W. & Co. on handle ; green water- proof canvas sheet, 8ft. square ; and 2 brown leather handbags ( one 12in. long, the other 18in. long). Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. 71.— Grays ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., from 2 motor lorries, at Orsett.— Two magnetos ( 1st, Fellows ZR. 4 type ; 2nd, Seimans Bosch type, nearly new). Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. 72— Romford ( Co.).— 18th inst., by burglary ( slipping catch kitchen window).— Silver cruet stand, minus bottles, small and old ; silver mustard pot, shape of an egg cup, pin of cap missing ; fountain- pen. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. 73.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Between 19th and 21st inst., from hotel bedroom.— Jewel- case, 5 x 3J x 2in., blue leather outside, brown suede inside, lock in centre ; ruby and diamond ring, diamond in centre with ruby each side ; half- hoop diamond do., 5 stones, claw setting ; pearl and diamond do., set in platinum ; brooch, 2iin. long, set diamonds ; opal and diamond do., opal carved shape of flower, diamond in centre ; pendant, ruby and diamond set in gold ; platinum neck- chain, 15in. long, fixed to side of pendant, the chain is caught with one ruby just above the pendant; pair of diamond and pearl earrings ; gold expanding bracelet watch, half- hunter with blue enamel figures on case, glass and hands broken ; opal and gold neckchain, 5ft. long, small plain links ; gold flexible bracelet with small buckle set sapphires and diamonds ; gold and moonstone bangle, about 7 stones ; small gold 10 THE POLICE^ GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— cont in tied. chain purse, square top, gold chain handle with ring in centre ; gold cigarette- case, engine turned, K. S. in platinum on white enamel centre.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of J. L. Scott, b. 1884 to 1889, 5ft, 10in., c. fresh, h. It, brown, clean shaven, nose been broken, broad square shoulders ; dress, brown- grey mixture suit, dk. grey wide Trilby hat, brown brogue shoes, carried fawn raincoat and medium size attache- case. Stated he was an Australian. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. H ERTFORDSH3RE. 74.— Hitchen ( Co.).— 17th or 18th inst., from motor van standing in yard.— Brown leather cowhide case, 2ft. 6in. x 1ft. 6in. ; 13 clocks ( 5 in mahogany cases, 4 in oak cases, and 4 Jacobean design), German movements, Roman numerals, dials 2in. in diameter ; 8- day do., dk. oak Jacobean case, French movement; 2 plain mahogany lever do., do. ; 7 grey caps, Kushy Peak inside. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Hitchen. KENT. 75.— Rochester ( Boro.).— Case No. 31, 4- 2- 24, cancelled. Reginald Stanley Morris, C. R. O. No. 167- 14, and sentenced at Liverpool Ass., 23- 6- 24, to 18, 18 and 18 mos. impt. ( conc.), for shopbreaking, officebreaking and arson, admits this offence. 76.— Rochester ( City).— 14th inst., £ 9 12s., from a safe— by A Man. Called at an office and told the clerk some boys had broken the window. The clerk followed the man outside and no doubt a confederate entered the premises and took the notes from a safe which was left open. The second man was not seen but believed identical with Harry Slater, abases Harry Davis and Charles Henry Slader, C. R. O. No. 115- 08, Cases Nos. 97, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 27, 14- 7- 24, b. 1888, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown ( bald top), e. grey, clasped hands, heart back rt, hand, female, clasped hands, True Love 1. forearm, I. L. H. A. back 1. hand. A painter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, cyclestealing, wounding and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( Henry Davis) and on C. O., B, D, L, M and V. Inf. to the C. C., Rochester. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Blackburn ( Co.).— 17th inst,, from insecure stable, at Walton le Dale.— Gent's blue nap double- breasted overcoat, velvet collar, thick cloth belt at back, black buttons, two flap pockets outside, two pockets and match pocket inside, hole in rt. outside pocket, chain hanger broken in middle, fit man 5ft. 5in. ; gent's brown mixture single breasted do., six leather buttons down front, cuff sleeves, coat half lined, two outside vertical flap pockets, two pockets and match pocket inside, chain hanger, to fit man 5ft 7in.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1896, 5ft. 8in., stiff build, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, black knitted tie, no collar, dk. cap.— 2nd, b. 1899, 5ft. 4in., slender build, ; dress, blue suit, dk. Trilby hat, collar, tie. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. 78.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 63, 9- 7- 24. Additional property.— Small wooden collecting box, 6in. by 4in. by 2Jin., labelled Women's Guild of Service for Funds for St. Mary's Hospitals, President, Lady Forbes Adams, Treasurer, Mrs. Caroline S. Garnett, offices, 42, Birch Lane, Longsight, Manchester. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 79.— Ormskirk ( Co.).— 17th inst., from gas meter in dwelling ( door open and breaking open gas meter with poker), Is. 6d.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1884 to 1889, medium build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, It. grey suit, soft collar, cap, respectable appearance. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. 80.— Ormskirk ( Co.).— 19th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with instrument) at Aughton.— Lady's sapphire and diamond ring, sapphire in centre, diamond each side ; do., diamond, cross pattern ; do., diamond, half- hoop, set 4 diamonds ; lady's 18ct. buckle do., small C inscribed on outside of ring ; lady's 18ct. do., set turquoise ; lady's 18ct. do., set 4 small rubies ; 18ct. bracelet, 7 diamond, circular, set in platinum, claw setting; pair earrings, set 3 diamonds; diamond pendant, on platinum chain, 2 diamonds on drop ; 18ct. bar brooch, set diamonds and turquoises : 18ct. do., swallow, on knife edge ; 18ct. do., open filigree, emerald in centre ; 18ct. muff chain, set amethyst; 2 pearl pear shaped tie- pins; I 18ct. do., fox's head, ruby eyes; pendant and gold chain, set amethyst ; do., gold chain ; pink enamel do. ; small silver spirit flask, engraved C. Pearson, Formby Golf Club, 1919 : silver ash tray, 3in. by 3Ain., engraved Four Sweepstakes, Ormskirk Golf Club ; suede leather cigarette- case, gold filigree round edge, Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— coyitinued. K. in left hand corner; silver spoon, twisted handle, Lincoln Imp on top, 9in. long; 2 old plain do., 9in. long ; 2 old do., Georgian period : gilt covered do., 6in. long, James the First Corona- tion embossed ; silver tea caddy, plain, 4iin. by 2Jin. by 3in. ; silver bon bon dish, round, 2iin. in diameter, Hin. high ; do., basket pattern, filigree work thereon ; do., filigree, basket, narrow at bottom, shaped like a fan, Gin. high ; tortoise- shell and silver trinket box, 3in. diameter, on 3 legs, 2in. high; silver do., tortoiscshell and silver lid ; silver inkstand, plain, 3in. high ; small silver powder box, 2in. high ; silver pin tray, embossed, 6in. by 2in. ; small silver flower vase ; silver pin box lid, boat shaped, embossed, 6in. by 2in. ; silver salver, Sin. across; pair silver candlesticks, plain ; do., weight from bottom of one missing ; pair fern pots, plated, 4in. high ; small boat shaped mustard pot ; pair Goerz prism binoculars, plus 8 ; leather attache- case, 18; n. by 12in. by 6in., division in centre ; pair gent's chamois gloves, single button ; Police truncheon, one portion of wood lighter coloured than the other, loaded with lead at bottom, with a sash cord thong ; sovereign and half- sovereign. — Suspicion is attached to Four Men : 2 b. 1894, oft. lOin. ; 1 b. 1894, about oft. 8in., stiff build ; all dressed in It. suits, brown shoes, It. Trilby hats ; smart appearance. In possession of dk. blue Buick four seater motor car, fawn coloured hood. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. 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. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 81.— W Division.— 21st or 22nd inst., " Vaux- hall," 1923 model. XR- 7878. 14 H. P. Worm drive. Four seater touring body. Colour grey, black wings. Upholstery grey leather. Two spare wheels. Dunlop Cord tyres. Adjustable wind- screen. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 24. LANCASHIRE. 82.— Manchester ( City).— 21st inst., " Morris Cowley," 1924 model. ND- 3163. Chassis No. 33029. Engine No. 40417. 11.9 H. P. Two seater body. Colour grejr, black mudguards. Upholstery grey leather. Two head, two side and one tail lamps. Electric self starter. Tyres— 3 Michelin, 1 Dunlop, Michelin on spare wheel. Speedometer useless. Excise Licence, 1- 1- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83.— E Division.— Adverting to Case No. 74, 21- 7- 24. Additional inf. :— Engine No. 62962. Registration Book with registration authority. 84.— N Division.— Adverting to Case No. 75, 21- 7- 24, additional inf. :— Frame No. 53620. Engine No. L. S. 243. Loser holds Registration Book. MIDLOTHIAN. 85. - Edinburgh ( City).— 16th inst., " Scott," solo. S- 6240. Engine No. (?) 3828. 3J H. P. Colour black, tank royal blue. V- shaped black enamelled handle- bars. Front rim brake. Rear expanding brake. Tyres— Dunlop on rear, Bates on front. Acetylene gas lamp on front. Excise Licence expires 30- 9- 24. Loser holds Registration Book. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 86— Nottingham ( City).— 17th or 18th inst., " Calthorpe," solo. AU- 3926. 2f H. P. Chain drive. Colour all black. Bowden wires of controls loose. Excise Licence, expires 30- 9- 24. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87 — D Division.—" Bedford," Case No. 73, 16- 7- 23. YORKSHIRE. 88 — Sheffield ( City).—" Overland," Case No. 73, 21- 7- 24. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1024. PROPERTY TRACED TO POSSESSION OF PRISONER. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 89.— D Division.— Traced to possession of Harry Mansfield, C. R. O. No. S/ 170952, sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct... 14- 7- 24, to 12 mos. impt., for larceny ( 2 cases), and believed to have been stolen about February, 1924.— Four silver salt cellars ; 2 silver cream jugs ; 3 silver salt spoons ; silver tea caddy, to hold a Jib. ; ivory paper knife, about 14in. long with silver handle ; tortoiseshell cigarette- box with silver hinges, corners and lock, back and bottom of box cracked ; silver do., plain, engine turned, Gin. by 3in. by liin., lined cedar wood ; oval trinket box, about Gin. by 4in. by 2in., antimony, embossed scene of ballroom and dancers on lid ; 2 small trinket or snuff do., antimony ( 1 2in. by liin. by 1 in, embossed scene of country fair, man with musical instrument standing on a barrel and dancers on lid ; other 2in. by Hin. by Jin., embossed figure of female sitting and male standing). Inf. to C. R. O. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). : K>— Sheffield ( City).— 16th inst., in a wood.— Body of A Man, b. about 1854, length 5ft. 3 or 4in., medium build, h., moustache and beard grey, e. blue, operation scars 1. arm and chest ; dress, grey Trilby hat, leather belt with buckle, grey coat, dk. waistcoat, 2 pairs dk. trousers, 2 pairs socks, striped cotton shirt, dk. blue reefer coat, Army boots, of tramp class. At inquest a verdict of death from natural causes was returned and death occurred probably on 15th or 16th inst. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 91.— Rochdale ( Co.).— 17th or 18th inst., from pigeon cote ( forcing lock).— Blue cock homing pigeon ; hght check hen ; blue pied hen ; blue cock ; blue hen ; dk. check hen ; It. check cock ; It. blue check hen, N. U. R. P. ; blue cock, N. U. R. P ( 11) M. N. 217 on ring. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. MISCELLANEOUS. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 92, Bletchley ( Co.).— Case No. 105, 28- 5- 24. cancelled. Cycle restored to owner. KENT. 93 — Maidstone ( Co.).— About 2.30 a. m., 20th inst., a garage was broken into at Dartford, and a quantity of motor tyres and inner tubes all new and wrapped in paper were stolen.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, of the following description, who was seen looking into the window of garage at 11.30 a. m., 19th inst, : b. about 1900, 5ft. 7 to 8in., medium build ; dress, dk. brown trousers, old dk. overcoat, peak cap, mauve collar or tie. About 2.30 a. m., 20th inst., a box trade motor van, was seen by a Constable to pass at a fast rate over Dartford Heath towards Dartford, index letters were obscured, but the numbers 2190 were visible. The car went down a cul- de- sac and the constable went back and tried to get in conversation with the driver. The car then drove off in the direction in which the garage which was broken into is situated. Description of car : index No. FD— 2190, grey or slate coloured van. Description of driver of car : b. 1898, clean shaven, hollow cheeks ; dress, dk. suit, dk. overcoat, dk. cap. Two or 3 other men were seen in the back of car all wearing bowler hats. This same car was seen in the early hours of 22nd inst. in a district where another case of garagebreaking ha occured, and where a considerable quantity of petrol has been stolen. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 94.— Sheffield ( City).— Left on 18th inst., gent's Captain bicycle, frame No. 5679, 24in. frame, 26in. wheels, front tyre Bon Marche, back tyre Dunlop Magnum, black enamelled ( gold lined), upturned plated handle- bars, front and rear rim brakes, rat- trap pedals, 3- speed B. S. A. gear, free wheel, plated rims ( black centre), black mudguards, transfer on back mudguard and front tube, Fitzpatrick, Burnley, and transfer on cross tube The Captain, Middlemore saddle, plated pump, tool- bag containing spanners and repair outfit, black grips, bell, in good condition.— By A Man, b. about 1874, 5ft. 8in., dress, brown cord trousers, dk. coat and vest, dk. cap, muffler, heavy boots, of labouring class. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 RE- CONVICTIONS. 05.— Vivian Leicester, C. R. O. No. 1246- 22, was rentenced at the C. C. C., 17- 7- 24, to 18 mos. impt. for shopbreaking and larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 12, 30- 6- 24. 06 — George Vincent, C. R. O. No. 3041- 00, was sentenced at the C. C. C., 17- 7- 24, to 4 yrs. pen. and 6 yrs. p. d. for possessing housebreaking implements and being a h. c. See Case No. 15. 27- 6- 24. 97.— Frederick George Raven, C. R. O. No. 721.97, was sentenced at the C. C. C. to 5 yrs. pen. for possessing counterfeit coin. See Case No. 16. 4- 7- 24. OS— Henry Dennison, C. R. O. No. 2781- 01, was sentenced at Birmingham Ass., 16- 7- 24, to 7 yrs. pen. Forty- five other cases were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 41, 16- 4- 24. 99.— Conrad Jacques Cohen, C. R. O. No. 16740- 22, was sentenced at C. C. C., 16- 7- 24, to 12 mos. impt. and recommended for deportation. See Case No. 6, 30- 6- 24. 100.— Angus McKenzie, C. R. O. No. 3064- 14 was sentenced at Somerset Q. Sess., 2- 7- 24, to 9 mos. impt., for stealing Gladstone bag and contents. See Case No. 166, 11- 6- 24. 101— Louisa Coleman, C. R. O. No. 14947- 19, was, at Bridgend ( Co.) P. Sess.. 18- 7- 24, discharged and to enter a home. See Case No. 10. 30- 6- 24. 102 — Frederick Williams, C. R. O. No. 15913- 20, was sentenced at Camberley ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 19- 7- 24. to 3, 2 and 1 mos. iinpt. ( cons.), for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 36, 18- 7- 24. 103.— Robert Howarth, C. R. O. No. 20779- 20, was sentenced at Wigan ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 18- 7- 24, to 1 mo. impt. A case of fraud at Oldham was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 21, 14- 7- 24. 104.— Charles William Gwilliam, C. R. O. No. No. S/ 74019, was sentenced at C. C. C., 15- 7- 24, to 18 mos. impt., for fraud ( 3 cases). See Case No. 14, 4- 7- 24. 105.— Morris Martin, C. R. O. No. 204S- 16, was sentenced at Hastings ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 17- 7- 24, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 18- 7- 24. 106. Benjamin Wilson, C. R. O. No. 869- 21, was. at Middlesbrough Q. Sess., 11- 7- 24, acquitted, and handed over to Hull Police on a charge of fraud ( bogus advance note), and at Hull ( City) P. Sess., 18- 7- 24, discharged. See Case No. 14 30- 6- 24. 107. Waiter Herbert Lamb, C. R. O. No. 440- 13, was brought upon Home Office Order and sentenced at Devon Q. Sess., 2- 7- 24, to 15 mos. impt. cons, with sentence case No. 149, 11- 6- 24. 108 — Sutcliife Gill, C. R. O. No. 20784- 19, appeared at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 4- 7- 24, when case was withdrawn. See Case No. 18, 30- 6- 24. 109.— Francis Stead, C. R. O. No. 3537- 99, was, at Manchester Ass.. 16- 7- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 23, 27- 6- 24. 110.— George Amor, C. R. O. No. 6232- 21, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Ct., 11- 7- 24, to 9 mos. impt., for fraud ( 3 cases), and attempted fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 44. 24- 3- 24. Ill — Henry Mather, C. R. O. No. 3352- 96, was, at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 17- 7- 24, discharged. See Case No. 20, 16- 7- 24. 112— Albert William Harrison. C. R. O. No. 7367- 18, was sentenced at the C. C. C.. 14- 7- 24, to 18 mos. impt., for fraud, forgery and larceny. Twenty- three other eases were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 37, 2- 7- 24. 113. Walter Axell, C. R. O. No. S/ 109185, was sentenced at C. C. C., 17- 7- 24, to 3 yrs. pen., for shopbreaking and larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. II. 30- 6- 24. 114.— Victor Marven Jones, C. R. O. No. 731- 13, was sentenced at the C. C. C., 16- 7- 24, to 8 mos. impt. See Case No. 70, 11- 6- 24. 115.— Bernard Gleeson. C. R. O. No. 8371- 20, was, at Oxford ( City) Pol. Ct., 18- 7- 24, bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. A case of larceny at Bradford was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 27, 18- 7- 24. 116.- Thomas Rothwell, C. R. O. No. 318- 16, • was, at Torquay ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 21- 7- 24, discharged. See Case No. 38, 18- 7- 24. 14 THE POLICE^ GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 117.— Bakewell ( Co.).— For non- payment of fine of £ 1 imposed at Matlock P. Sess., 13th ult., for indecent language.— Herbert Lewis, b. 1889, 5ft. 8| in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar top of head, wreath 1. forearm ; dress,, dk. coat and vest, cream moleskin trousers, dk, cap, black and white muffler, boots ( plain fronts), clothing may be soiled red brick colour. Native of Lincoln. Believed to be connected with a firm of roundabout proprietors. Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Aves, Bakewell. DEVONSHIRE. 118. Torquay ( Co.).— Case No. 4, 16- 7- 24, cancelled. Man who gave name of Smith, Case No. 174, 9- 7- 24, still wanted. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. the property was missed. Gave her home address as No. 4, The Croft, Hastings ( false), and produced a reference from No. 29, Rathbone- Place, Oxford Street, London, W. Obtained the situation from a local registry office. Appears identical with Mabel Howe and Vera Swanson, wanted at Hastings for similar offences, vide Police Gazette, 16- 7- 24, Case No. 71, and 10- 7- 24, Case 112, respectively. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 121.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— For embezzling 8d., 12th inst.— William Lucas, alias Sparrow, b. 1879 to 1881, 5ft. 1 lin. to 6ft., thin build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, moustache brown ; dress, dk. check coat and vest, blue trousers, black muffler, It. grey cap, boots, shabby appear- ance. Was employed to deliver daily papers and collect money at week- ends. Received various amounts and absconded. May be found working at roundabouts or with stall holders at fairs. Frequents lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Midlesbrough. LANCASHIRE. 119.— St. Helens ( Boro.) Edward Chilton, Case No. 83, 11- 6- 23, is identical with Edwin Samuel Chilton, C. R. O. No. M/ 7394, Case No. 64, 18/ 7- 24, for portrait, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., St. Helens. SUSSEX ( EAST). 120.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) oval gold locket, containing photograph of an officer in blue iniform, attached to gold neckchain ; large single stone diamond dress stud ; pair chased gold sleeve- links ; pair heavy plain gold do. ; diamond tiepin, small diamond set in platinum ; 2 silver American dollars ; sovereign.— Dora Sheppard, b. about 1894, about 5ft. 3in., slight build, c. pale, h. dk., sharp features, receding chin ; dress, navy blue skirt, pink blouse, long brown coat with fur collar, pale blue close fitting hat ( with blue flowers in front). Was engaged as housemaid, commenced her duties 19th inst., and absconded a few hours later. Shortly after her departure YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 122.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to surrender to bail at Leeds. Ass., 14th inst., on a charge of bigamy.- Moses Yules, C. R. O. No. S/ 109855, Case No. 39, 23- 5- 24, b. 1887, 5ft. 7iin., c. pale, h. dk. e. blue, scar forehead and back of neck, MY 1., part of anchor rt, forearm ; dress, dk. grey suit, felt hat, soft collar, dk. tie, boots. A tailor ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and minor offences at LIVERPOOL ( Moses Yules) and LEEDS ( Moses Alec Yules). Warrant is , ued. Inf. to the C. C., Leeds. MISSING. LANCASHIRE. 123.— Leigh ( Co.).— Case No. 90, 7- 9- 23, cancelled. Ada Lancaster, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7208, now returned home. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Olfice by the Ueceivcr for the Me(> opnlitan Polici Diairict, New Scotland Yard, London. S. W. 1. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 124.— CO Division.— For forgery and larceny.— William Harker Taylor, b. 1891, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, high forehead, well educated ; dress, purple whipcord suit, grey soft hat, black socks and shoes. Was employed as an area officer at Tottenham Branch of Ministry of Pensions, and on 18th inst. induced a fellow clerk to sign a blank cheque, and filled it in for £ 165 " Cash, supplementary allowances," cashed it and absconded same day. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. DENBIGHSHIRE. 125.— Denbigh ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and 37s. 6d. by false pretences at Ruthin, between 4th and 14th inst.— William Owen Jones, aliases W. C. Jones, Hughes and Davies, C. R. O. No. 20242- 21, Case No. 3,18- 7- 24, b. 1896, 5ft. 9{ in. medium build, c. fresh, li. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, scar forehead; dress, navy blue suit, chauffeur's cap, white overall. An electrical engineer; native of Carnarvon. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and larceny at MIDDLES- BROUGH, SOUTH BANK, RHYL, OSWES- TRY, MOLD. HOLYHEAD ( William Owen Jones) and REDCAR ( William Johns). Called on loser, stated he was chauffeur to a colonel who was staying in the vicinity ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, Denbigh. ESSEX. 126.— Brentwood ( Co.).— For larceny ( dwelling) at South Benfleet.— George Stanley Crawley, aliases George Snowden Dillimore and George Dixon Hargreaves, C. R. O. No. 1324- 10, b. 1869, 5ft. GJin.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. blue ; dress, dirty grey suit, straw hat, boots. An actor ; native of Middlesex. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted larceny and bigamy at CANTERBURY ( George Stanley Crawley), CITY OF LONDON ( William Brooks) and on W and P.- Maud Crawley, b. 1889, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, c. pale, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, slight stoop, quick steps ; dress, dk. coat and skirt, small dk. hat, shabby GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 appearance. Took furnished house and absconded 7th inst. Later bedclothing was missed and found pawned. Advertised in daily press giving box office number for responsible person, secretary, etc., security required £ 50. A large number of replies were left at the house. Accompanied by a girl age about 3 yrs., a woman ( believed the woman's mother), b. 1864, h. grey, stoops, and A. W. Burton, b. 1901, 5ft, 7in., e. pale, h. dk., e. grey, one of Crawley's dupes, who had deposited money in reply to advertisement. Warrants issued. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Brentwood. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 127.— Bridgend ( Co.).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of Edward Thomas, l>. 1874 to 1884, about 5ft, 10in., strong build, c. fair. h. ( bald top) It., heavy moustache ; dress, dk. brown suit, bowler hat, soft collar, black tie, hoots. Called at houses exhibiting large photo of himself in black and white and represented himself as agent for well known local photographer ( false). Obtained amounts of from Is. to 5s., as deposits, together with small prints. Left his lodgings without paying. Warrant issued, lnf to Supt Davies, Bridgend LANCASHIRE 128.— Blackburn ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick), 16th ult,, lady's gold watch chain, locket attached.— George Percival Needham, C. R. O. No. 16810- 16, Case No. 12, 19- 3- 24, b. 1894, 5ft, 3in„ slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, scar between eyebrows and above 1. eye ; dress, dk. brown coat, dk. breeches and leggings, dk. brown overcoat, It. cap. In possession of bicycle. A watchmaker; native of Blackpool. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and larceny at BLACK- POOL, BELFAST and FLEETWOOD. Called on loser 3 different dates and repaired clocks. Then told her he also repaired jewellery and could convert her watch chain into bangle and 2 neck- chain-;. Was handed the property for this purpose, promising to return them on 23rd June, but has failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Watkinson, Blackburn. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1024. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - contin ual. 129.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing from garage, 19th inst., A. J. S. motor cycle, KC- 3268.— Two Men : 1st, b. about 1894, Oft., medium build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, long thin face ; dress, dk. grey raincoat, Trilby hat,— 2nd, b. about 1894, 5ft. 10in., thick set, c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, It. cap, collar and tie, boots. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 130— Manchester ( City) — For stealing ( servant), 9th inst,, at Cheetham, 23s. ( 3d.-- Walter Roberts, alias Tom Fox, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 5in., stout build, c. fresh, clean shaven. A taxi driver and comedian. At present believed to be working on stage. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. NORFOLK. 131. Dersingham ( Co.).— For stealing at New Hunstanton, 15th inst., boy's bicycle, Ascot Sports on head, 22in. frame, 28 x Uin. wheels, black enamelled ( lined yellow and red, but most of lining out worn off), rims plated but blackcd over, upturned plated handle- bars, 2 rim brakes, Land's End tyres, Popular saddle, tool- bag impressed New Hudson, containing tools, bright metal pump, rubber pedals, chiming bell on cross bar, good condition.— William Davis, b. about 1894, 5ft, 8in., medium build, c. sunburnt, h. ginger, clean shaven ; dress, It. sports coat, It. trousers, white shirt, soft collar, striped tie, whito shoes, and in possession of pair black canvas shoes. Was employed as a circus tentman. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Maries, Dersingham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 132.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 11th inst., sidecar ( recovered), and a Campion 4j- h. p., Regd. No. A. U. 8719, engine No. 10670/ B, frame No. 81642, all chain drive, Sturmey- Archer 3- 8peed gear No. 14063, Dunlop studded tyres, black enamelled, gold lined, usual parts plated, P. & H. lamp, Lucas horn. - Arthur Heathcote, b. 1902, 5ft. 7 or 8ii\., medium build, c. fresh, h. ( curly) dk. brown, clean shaven, good teeth, slight stoop, woman's face and horseshoe 1. forearm ; dress, dk. brown or navy blue suit, fawn velour Trilby hat, collar, tie, boots. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham.