police PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SEKIES. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1924 No. 121 VOL. XI. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should HE 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 oases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— N Division.— For stealing ( lodgings), 27th ult., 15ct. straight bar brooch, Hin. long, set small oval ruby, safety chain attached ; fancy do., oval, 1 iin. long 3 small horseshoes thereon; and £ 3 10s.— Edward Carl Brown, C. R. O. No. 23038- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, talkative, mole 1. wrist; dress, double breasted navy blue serge suit, fawn Trilby hat, soft collar and tie, brown shoes. A fitter ; native of East- bourne. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at EASTBOURNE, ELLESMERE, in CITY OF LONDON ( Edward Carl Brown) and LUTON ( Frederick Stanley). Obtained lodgings with loser, stated that he knew her friends at Eastbourne, stayed 10 days and absconded without paying, taking the property with him. Inf. to C. R. O. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 2.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheque) quantity of food, between 1st and 8th ult. — J. Summers, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, It. grey tweed mixture overcoat, soft felt hat, brown shoes. Smart appearance. States he is totally blind, having lost his sight in a motor accident at Brook- lands Racing Track, about 10 yrs. ago.— Mrs. Summers, correct name believed Edna Holbrook, b. 1899 to 1904, 5ft, 3 or 4in., stout build, c. fresh, h. fair, small feet; dress, navy blue costume, large brick red coloured hat with streamers at rt. side, skunk fur. Caried small dog, believed Pekinese. Stayed at hotel and tendered in payment cheque, No. 40/ 57118, drawn on Messrs. Lloyd's Bank, Ltd., Hampstead Branch, 40, Rosslyn Hill, N. W. 3, for £ 7 13s. 2d., payable to Miss Ida F. Pink, signed J. Summers. The cheque, when presented at the bank, was returned marked R/ D. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. 3.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 1 10s. by false pretences, 3rd inst.— A Man, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 4in., well built, c. fresh, clean shaven, high cheek bones ; dress, It. grey jacket, It. grey cap, dirty white apron, boots ( far worn). Stated that his firm had been laying lino at Messrs. Saint's Offices, Newmarket Road, Cam- bridge, where complainant's husband is employed, and that the foreman had given him permission to purchase a piece which had been left over. He further stated that complainant's husband had purchased the lino for 30s., and had sent him with it, and that she was to pay him ( false). Was given the money, and the linoleum was afterwards found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. ESSEX. 4.— Romford ( Co.).— For shopbreaking ( forcing back door with instrument) ( 2 cases) and stealing, 7th or 8th inst., pair of gent's black trousers and waistcoat to match, white pin stripe ; gent's heavy dk. woollen tweed overcoat with purple tint, slit THE gazette 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 17, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— conlin tied. at back, 2 flap pockets outside, ticket pocket inside, chain tab ; navy blue serge suit, jacket has 3 pockets outside, 2 inside, slit at back, believed to bear tab with Woodmansee, Poplar, thereon, vest has 3 pockets, trousers permanent turn- ups, 2 side pockets and 1 hip pocket, fits man 5ft. 5iin., slim build ; gent's black cloth jacket with 3 outside and 1 inside pocket, fits youth 5ft. 8in., well built ; gent's grey waistcoat; It, grey velour hat, minus leather band inside, size 6$, maker Carter, High Road, Kilburn ; 6 lady's white linen pocket hand- kerchiefs, dirty, E. in red in corners ; Swan fountain pen, gold band, piece of cotton bound round near nib ; pair of scissors, old and rusty ; long black comb : 2 tea cloths with red check squares ; large quantity of cigarettes, consisting of Player's, Kensitas, Gold Flake, Sarony, Waverley, Wood- bines, Player's Weights, Craven A and Black Cat, in packets of 10 and 20 ; 21bs. of St. Julian and 21bs. of Nut Brown tobacco ; quantity of chocolate ; and £ 10 17s. 5d.— Alfred Jones, b. 1899, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. dk., believed dk. moustache. Left behind old grey jacket and waistcoat ( odd), pair blue serge trousers, fit youth about 5ft. Inf. to Insp. Denny, Romford. FIFESHIRE. 5.— Dunfermline ( Co.).— Case No. 75, 6- 10- 24, cancelled. John Cameron not now wanted. Warrant suspended. FLINTSHIRE. 0. Rhyl ( Co. i.- Captain Gordon L. Wylie, Case No. 99, 5- 9- 24, is identical with James Arthur Fisher, C. R. O. No. 2931- 17, b. 1891. 5ft. 11 in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 7.— Cheltenham ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee), 6th ult., bicycle ( recovered).— Ernest Peers, C. R. O. No. 14512- 17, b. 1894, 5ft. 8* in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, woman and snake charmer rt., A. O. 1. forearm ; dress, striped grey suit ( old), striped collar, green tie with pin ( twisted design), pale blue socks, boots ( old). A labourer ; native of Cheltenham. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and a minor offence at RUGELEY ( Ernest Peers) and BULLINGDON ( Ernest Edward Peers). Stays at common lodging houses and Poor Law Institutions. May seek assistance from British Legion. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 8.— Fareham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 10th inst.— A Man. b. 1894 to' 1899, 5ft. 4 to 6in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, bad teeth, slightly lame 1. leg, lost top 3rd rt. finger ; dress, grey suit, fawn mackintosh, black velour hat, white shirt with red stripes, brown shoes with rubber soles. Called at a Labour Exchange, was introduced to a man, and offered to learn him the hosiery trade. Stated a security of £ 50 would be required, obtained £ 1, and made an appointment later, which he failed to keep. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, Fareham. 9.— Fareham ( Co.).— For stealing lady's gold keyless watch, open face, old- fashioned ; gate pattern gold bracelet; also for obtaining board and lodgings by false pretences.- A Man who gave name of Wilbams, l » . 1884 to 1889, about 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, fair moustache, rather large nose ; dress, check pattern sports coat, grey flannel trousers, check cap, blue shirt, collar, black bow with white spots, fawn socks, patent boots with suede tops. Stated he was going to work as head checker at the Midland Bank, Gosport ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, Fareham. 10. Fareham ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick), Singer sewing machine, No. Y. 1661120- 66. K, walnut base and cover.— Eliza Pearce, b. 1874 to 1879, about 5ft. 6in., h. and e. brown, superior manner; dress, dk. costume, small dk. hat. Stated she was a widow, and in receipt of a pension. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, Fareham. KENT. 11.- Gravesend ( Boro.).-— For stealing ( dwelling) £ 10, 10th inst. Edward Thomas Higgins, b. 1884, about 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. and moustache dk., suffers from rheumatism and walks badly, uses walking- stick ; dress, dk. suit, cap, white sweatee, cloth topped boots. Stole above amount from his father's house. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. Friday, September 12, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. 12.— Bury ( Co.).— For bigamy, 26- 6- 22.— George Wolstenholme, b. 1887, oft, 8in., medium build, e. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, lost part 3rd rt. finger, dress, dk. grey suit, dk. grey cap, black and white check muffler, boots. A lalxmrer. May be found staying at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson. Bury. 13.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, 10th inst.— Percy Victor Johnson, C. R. O. No. 4479- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, long nose, fairly well spoken ; dress, It, fawn mixture sports coat, dk. trousers, It. grey check cap, fawn Burberry, soft white collar, tie. Native of Coventry. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and embezzlement at ALTRINCHAM, SOUTH HANK. WHITCHURCH, OAKMERE ( Edgar Lionel Robinson) and MANCHESTER ( Percy Victor Johnson). Represented to loser that he had called on behalf of the Police respecting a former employee, whom he stated was in custody, and if 25s. was not paid immediately she would be prosecuted. Obtained above amount, Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 14 - - Manchester ( City).- For embezzling £ 3 3s. 2d., 30th ult- Samuel Barton, b. 1875, 6ft., slender build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, slight dk. moustache, splay footed, well educated ; dress, dk. grey suit, grey overcoat and velvet collar, soft collar and tie, pot hat ; smart appear- ance. Collected above amount on behalf of his employer, converted same to his own use and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 15.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 10, 13- 10- 24. Two Women. Amended inf.— These women have been traced and are not now wanted for this offence. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 16.— Skerton ( Co.).— Doreen Rigley, Case No. 117, 1- 10- 24 is identical with Dolly Dora Newburn, aliases Dora Newburn, C. R. O. No. 3168- 19 b. 1903, 5ft. 1 Jin., c. fresh, hi. It. brown, e. blue. A needleworker ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at RIPON ( Dora Gooding) and LEEDS ( Dolly Dora Newburn). Inf. to Acting Supt, Whitfield, Skerton. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 17 — Kettering ( Co.). Alfred Ernest Mole, Case No. 93, 13- 10- 24, is identical with Albert Edward Mole, C. R. O. No. 5534- 18, b. 1899. 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, scar rt. neck. A grocer's assistant ; native of Oxford. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BROWNHILLS, NORTHAMPTON and STONY STRATFORD. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tebbey, Kettering. SUSSEX ( EAST). 18.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— For obtaining money by false pretences.- Clifford Gredson, b. about 1899, about 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fresh, believed limps, well spoken ; dress, dk. suit, Trilby hat, brown boots. Told a local officer of the Church Army that he had come from Southampton in answer to an advertisement for a salesman at a local shop ( false) and had slept out the previous night. Was given 2s., which he promised to repay next morning. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. WORCESTERSHIRE. 19. Worcester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), lady's handbag, imitation crocodile leather, about 12in. by 6in. ; lady's grey purse ; gold wristlet watch, on expanding bracelet ; and about £ 1 6s. 6d. — Ruth Toole, abases Dorothy Dare and Florence Makers, C. R. O. No. 15367- 19, b. 1896, 4ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, dk. brown coat, small red hat. A factory hand ; native of Coventry. Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMING- HAM. ALCESTER and WORCESTER - Evelyn Beard, aliases Bond and Alsworth, C. R. O. No. 10729- 18, b. 1899, 5ft, lin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, Roman nose, crossed hands, heart, Rose, Arthur. I love Scotty 1. forearm, brown birthmark chin ; dress, It. brown coat with astracan collar, large red hat, Native of Gloucester. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted fraud and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH, WORCESTER ( Evelyn South- wood) and on A and B. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Worcester. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 17, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— corUin ued. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 20.— Hull ( City).— For steabng ( bailee), 30th August last, Wilton carpet. — Andrew Robert Kennedy, C. R. O. No. 15511- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, mole on each eyebrow, under chin and under 1. jaw ; dress, grey suit, Trilby hat. A musician ; native of Gravesend. Pre. con. of larceny at HULL. Obtained carpet, signed a hire purchase agreement, stated he was in receipt of an Army pension of £ 1 a week, also that he had fallen off a scaffold and was receiving compensation ( false). Sold the carpet following day to a dealer, stating he had purchased it in a sale room. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 21— Sheffield ( City).— For steabng, 16th ult.. dray ( recovered)— Harry Lee, abas Henry Lee, C. R. O. No. 417- 13, b. 1884,5ft. 7£ in., medium build, c. sallow, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, Buffalo Bill, H. Lee 1. forearm, burn scars centre of fore- head and over rt. eye. A moulder ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, shop- breaking and a minor offence at YORK ( Harry Lee) and SHEFFIELD ( Harry Jackson). Charles Fisher, C. R. O. No. 783- 15, b. 1891. 5ft. 2Jin., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey, nose inclined to 1. A labourer ; native of Sheffield, where he has cons, for larceny, warehousebreaking, shopbreaking, robbery with violence and minor offences. Lee represented that he was authorised to sell the dray on commission, and introduced to the customer another man whom he represented as the owner, and obtained £ 10. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. IRELAND ROYAL ULSTER CONSTABULARY. 22.- Belfast ( City).— For embezzling £ 200 3s. 5d at Strabane, 6th ult.— Joseph J. Norton, b. about 1896, 6ft., c. very fresh, h. sandy, e. grey ( very short sighted, wears pince- nez) ; dress, grey suit and cap, or sports coat and breeches. A bank clerk ; native of Waterford. Embezzled above amount, monies of the Hibernian Bank. Warrant issued. Inf. to the Inspector- General, Belfast. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 23.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Ben Morris with hving on prostitution.— Ben Hartley, C. R. O. No. 1052- 23, b. 1894, 6ft. 0| in., proportionate build, c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, hving on prostitution, and embezzlement at NEWCASTLE ( Morris Victor Bernard) and on E. 24.— Remanded at Sheffield ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged with housebreaking. Francis Brown Wood, C. R. O. No. 14387- 24, b. 1903, 5ft. 8iin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey. A sailor ; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of housebreaking and larceny at WARRINGTON. 25.— At Sleaford ( Co.), charged as William Kilraine, with malicious damage. William Kilrane, C. R. O. No. 1152- 06, Case No. 13, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1890, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, leaf of shamrock, ring and cross rt. forearm. A baker ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, counting- housebreaking, warehousebreaking and minor offences at LEEDS, HALIFAX. STRANGE- WAYS, BRIDLINGTON ( William Skelton), NOTTINGHAM ( James Fox) and STOCKPORT ( William Kilrane). 26.— Remanded at Norham and Islandshire ( Co.) P. Sess. till 5th prox., charged as Shadrick Nelson, with warehousebreaking. — James Drummond. C. R. O. No. 1130- 21, b. 1889, 5ft. fijin.. c. fresh, h. black, e. brown. Pre. con. of theft by housebreaking at DUMFRIES. 27.— Remanded at Blackburn ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with larceny.-- Kenneth Cunningham, C. R. O. No. 20987- 18, b. 1896, 5ft. 6iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, K. C., scar 1. forearm. A carpenter ; native of Perth. Pre. con. of cyclesteahng, bigamy, larceny, fraud and embezzlement at HUNTINGDON, GLASGOW, PERTH, HAWICK and CUPAR. 28.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 21st. inst., charged with larceny.— John Powell Edwards, C. R. O. No. 5123- 20, l>.' l899, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A ship's cook ; native of Canada. Pre. con. of obtaining credit by fraud, cyclesteabng, larceny and fraud at BIRMINGHAM, PRESTON, WALLASEY, NELSON and WESTON- SUPER- MARE. Friday, December 12, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 29.— Remanded at Stafford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Frederick Charie with larceny ( trick). - Fred Charrie, C. R. O. No. S/ 144935, b. 1889, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar 1. upper lip. Pre. con. of larceny at COVENTRY. 30.— Remanded at Rhyl ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as William Duddy with possessing housebreaking implements by night.— Frederick Adams, C. R. O. No. 1549- 02, b. 1875, 5ft. liin.. c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar back of head, neck and 1. cheek, lost part 3rd 1. finger, 1657 1. forearm. A fitter; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, burglary, shopbreaking, possessing housebreaking implements and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM ( William Duddy). STAFFORD, RUGELEY ( John Harabin), RED- DITCH and DEWSBURY ( Frederick Adams). 31.— Remanded at Chesterfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as John Roberts with attempted rape.— Jack Harris, C. R. O. No. 1661- 12, b. 1886, 5ft. 8Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, cut scars forehead, woman's head 1. forearm. A labourer; native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, shopbreaking and minor offences at NEATH ( Jack Harris), BLACKWOOD ( John Roberts), SWANSEA ( John Harris) and on R and T. APPREHENSIONS. 32.- M. P. D.. C. R. O. Thomas Boardman. C. R. O. No. 130- 24, Case No. 1. 10- 10- 24. 33.- Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Co.).— Jack Roberts, Case No. 73, 29- 9- 24, and identical with Jack Harris, C. R. O. No. 1661- 12, See also Case No. 31 current issue. 34.— Surrey, Guildford ( Co.).— Thomas Wood, C. R. O. No. 10957- 24. Case No. 16, 10- 10- 24. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 35.— Criminal Record Office.— 9th ult., by burglary, at Long Island, U. S. A.— Single pink button pearl ring, pearl weighs 47.12 grains, with 24 diamonds set in shank, No. 5366 scratched inside ; flexible platinum and ruby bracelet, set 32 square cut rubies, weighing 39.04cts., No. 2461 scratched inside ; caboehon ruby ring, mounted in platinum, ruby weighs 27.38cts., No. 1017 scratched in shank ; diamond band bracelet ; diamond crystal brooch ; sapphire and emerald ring. Inf. to above office. 36.— C Division.— 13th inst., by showroom- breaking ( forcing inner door).— Russet velveteen dress, sleeves, collar and bottom of skirt trimmed brown fur ; black double georgette over silk do., diamenti and jet mount at side ; mauve chiffon velvet on silk do., crepe ninon train ; 3- pieee do., fawn marocain ; red marocain evening do. ; black marocain do., lined Jap silk, fancy silk at foot ; do., white embroidered front, rosette at side ; blue and gold brocade do. ; open work do., over shantung, narrow lace on front; blue georgette over silk do., embroidered petunia coloured beads ; brown silk cloquet do., fancy marocain top ; mauve and green taffeta evening do. ; black satin model do., with cerise ; 3- piece do., in grey velour, unfinished ; pale blue silk evening do., unfinished ; navy serge do. ; sand coloured do., double georgette over silk, evening; black char- meuse matron's gown ; red cloth coat, grey fur on collar ; long plaid tweed do. ; black artificial silk do., unfinished ; black satin do., lined fancy silk, fur collar and cuffs ; fox stole and muff ; black and white fur collars and cuffs ; 8yds. fur ; 24yds. black velvet; 2yds. black Jap ; bright red Turkey carpet, 2yds. by If yds. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 37— Bletchley ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 2, 15- 10- 24. Amended inf.— Suspicion is attached to Three Men : lst, b. 1899 to 1904, 5ft. 6in. ; dress, dk. suit, grey socks, shoes.— 2nd and 3rd, b. 1899 to 1904, 5ft. 7 or 8in. ; dress, dk. clothes ( one believed wearing grey trousers). All of dirty appearance. « * Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 38.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— 9th or 10th inst., from college ( walk in).— Black calf purse, oblong, silver comers to flap, outside pocket at back, 3 inner compartments, snap fastening; brown leather do., large size, flap with snap fastening, 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 17, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. hand made, R. K. Eckhard inside flap ; lady's gold watch, Waltham make, small gold face, chased at outer edge and back, Roman numerals ( blue), bebeved black hands and minute hand, keyless, inscribed inside back of case Presented to Elsie Watchorn by her Father and Mother, 27th July, 1914, on a wristlet strap with nickel buckle ; lady's gold wristlet watch, small size, bebeved Swiss make, gold face, black English numerals, number 12 in red, plain good case, Coomee inscribed outside back, on a brown strap with buckle ; 2 gold dress rings ( 1st, bebeved 18ct., set 4 pearls in a row ; 2nd, believed 15ct., set large peridot surrounded small pearls) ; gold pendant, set amethyst and green stone, star shaped drop, on a fine gold neckchain about 12in. long ; dull silver pendant, set pearl blister, oval, chased . or decorated edge, scratched at back, hand made, on a silver neckchain about 12in. long ; Swan fpuntain- pen, cap slightly cracked, in black leather case ; two pendants ( 1st, gold, heart shape,- swallow in centre set in small pearls, believed five, on fine gold neckchain about 12in. long, push- in fastener ; 2nd, silver, oval, form of wreath of leaves with small bow at top, on very fine neckchain, believed platinum, about 12in. long) ; gold bracelet, curb chain pattern, set 5 pearls at intervals, large size pearls, push- in fastener and safety chain ; fountain- pen, College make. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. CHESHIRE. 39/— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— 11th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Expanding wristlet watch, 9ct., shaped, No. 401625, plain face, Roman numerals ; blue enamel brooch, oval, silver hammered edge ; 9ct. locket, oval, very old- fashioned ; and £ 2 10s. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 40.— Carlisle ( Co.).— 13th inst., from a stable at Crosby- on- Eden.— Gent's white metal watch, flowered back, white face, black pointers and numerals ; silver chain, alternate small and large links ; gent's grey jacket and waistcoat— Suspicion is attached to Shadrack Reed, b. 1905, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, round face, 1. foot deformed ; dress, grey jacket and waistcoat, corduroy trousers, no collar or tie, dirty appear- ance. A farm labourer; native of Aspatria. Inf. to Supt. Stewart, Carlisle. DERBYSHIRE. 41.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 11th inst., from a caravan, at Clay Cross.— Old white metal alarm clock, white face, black numerals and pointers, ring on top missing, bell out of order ; cash box, metal, size 4 x 3 x 2in., black with red and yellow lines, handle missing, containing lady's silver watch, white face, black pointers and figures ; 9ct. ring, set red stone ( cotton tied thereon) ; pair gold earrings, small screw pattern ; small gold locket, round, containing photos of two men ; 2 lady's black ties and a black bow. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. ESSEX. 42. Romford ( Co.).— 29th ult., by burglary ( duplicate key), at South Hornchurch.— Lady's small red- gold wristlet watch, on a black silk band with gold fastening, luminous paint on dial, rather worn : white cameo, woman's head on black stone with gold rim, made for gent's watch chain ; thin gold engagement ring, platinum setting with cluster of diamonds ; half bottle of Ashes of Roses scent. Inf. to Insp. Denny, Romford. 43.— Romford ( Co.).— 8th or 9th inst., by burglary ( scullery window insecure), at Horn- church.— Four- valve wireless set, mounted on ebonite panel, 15in. x 12in., consisting of Cossor valve, 2 Marconi valves ( the other valve was missing) ; high tension battery, Siemen's make, 36 volts ; 2 variable condensers, .0005 ; 3 or 4 fixed condensers ; 2 double pole double throw switches ; single pole double throw switch ; 4 rheostats ( 2 Igramic make, 2 cheap make) ; 2 Igramic coils, 50 and 75 eoilholders ; basket coil, home made ; 2 transformers, Peto Scott make ; 2 high resis- tances ( 1 Watmill lOOOOOohms. ; 1 50000ohms.) ; most of the terminals are electro plated ; pair of Brunett's head phones with plug- in terminals; and a cigar box containing an assortment of termi- nals, nuts and bolts, etc. Inf. to Insp. Denny, Romford. 44 Romford ( Co.).— 10th or 11th inst., at Hornchurch.— 5 old manhole covers, about liewts. each ; 4 broken do. ; 6 lengths of 3in. cast iron piping and 2 vent shaft bases. Inf. to Insp. Denny, Romford. 45.— Romford ( Co.).— 13th inst., from bicycle.— Lucas acetylene gas lamp, Calica Cadet thereon, nickel plated. Inf. to Insp. Denny, Romford. Friday, October 17, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. HAMPSHIRE. 46. Fareham ( Co.).— 9th inst., by house- breaking, at Sarisbury.— Old black purse, flap fastening, containing £ 12 10s. in Treasury notes, several 3d. pieces and a 2s. piece ; gent's silver stop watch ; gold heart shaped locket, containing photo of man. fine gold neckchain attached ; 2 pairs gold earrings ( 1 pair star shaped, the other 3 graduated circles) ; gold Mizpah ring ; pair gent's silver sleeve links; 4 red and blue stripedi flannelette shirts, nearly new ; 2 woollen and cotton mixture vests ; pair pants, similar material.— Suspicion is attached to A Man. b. about 1894, 5ft. 7 or Sin., c. sallow, believed moustache ; dress, dk. grey suit, Trilby hat, collar and tie, shoes, carried green canvas knapsack. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, Fareham. HERTFORDSHIRE. 47. Hertford ( Co.).— Case No. 50, 3- 10- 24, cancelled. Thief arrested and 2nd waggon cloth recovered. 48. Hitchin ( Co.).— 12th inst., by house- breaking ( drawing room window insecure).— Gold bar brooch ; gold curb bracelet, small padlock attached ; gold antique brooch ; gold keeper ring ; wedding do. ; gold dress do., set pearl ; small brown leather purse, containing £ 1. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Hitchin. 49 — Hitchin ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., by burglary ( believed schoolroom window insecurely fastened).- 8s. or 9s. worth of lid. stamps, in blocks of 9 ; 3 miniature boxes of Bryant & May's matches ; 2 boxes of cigarettes, 100 in each box, name on box, Sullivan & Rowell Ltd., 4. George Street, Effendina Fin Cigarettes ; and £ 5 5s. 6d. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Hitchin. KENT. 50, Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— 14th inst., £ 9. — Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Williams, b. about 1894, medium height, slight build, h. and moustache auburn ; dress, khaki coloured raincoat with belt, It. cap, grey flannel trousers, grey waistcoat, grey mixture sports coat, blue shirt front, blue striped soft turned- down collar, knitted tie, black patent boots with dove colour cloth tops. Called at loser's house and asked if he could have a bedroom, and stated that he was employed at a local bank ( false), and would go out to send on his luggage. He then went downstairs into the dining- room where loser left him. Left the house saying he was going to get some cigarettes, failed t > return, and shortly afterwards loser missed the Treasury notes. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 51- Burnley ( Boro.).— 14th or 15th inst., by burglary ( forcing scullery window).— I ady's keyless silver wristlet watch, engraved back and sides, white face, black pointers and figures, had attached a grey leather Dainty wristlet strap ; lady's grey suede purse, 3 compartments, lap over, fastens with 1 press stud, note case in front, which also fastens with stud, containing £ 2 0s., Women's Liberal Association receipt ( Pollard thereon), 2 Yale keys ( 1 Y. & T., No. 13281); lady's pouchette, 4in. by 2iin., mauve lined, 3 compartments, containing special tram tickets and tram permit with Jessie Pctter thereon, also small brown purse ( fastens with press stud, small chain broken) ; lady's purse, grey suede, Jessie Porter in ink on flap.— Suspicion is attached to A Man. b. about 1884. about 5ft. 6in.. stiff build ; dress, dk. cap and clothing, boots ( size about 6). Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. 52. Bury ( Co.).— 11th or 12th inst., from builder's cabin ( forcing padlock), at Whitefield.— Bricklayer's trowel, lOin. long, W. H. S. Hunt & Sons, Brades & Co., marked on blade ; do., 9in. long, dent in back of handle, W. H. S. Hunt & Sons, Brades & Co., marked on handle; do., 9in. long, short handle, W. H. S. Hunt & Son, Brades & Co., marked on blade ; 2 bricklayer's hammers, nearly new ; spirit level, 9in. long, • Jin. square. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 53.— Bury ( Co.).— Between 11th an l 13th inst., from dwelling house.— Pilot cloth overcoat, recently dyed blue, velvet collar, 2 horizontal pockets and 1 breast pocket outside, 1 pocket inside, bone buttons, chain hanger ( one end loose) ; pair gent's boots, almost new ; gent's Boston lever metal watch, gold coloured hands, Arabic numerals ; 2 silver English lever watches, gold coloured hands, Arabic numerals ; metal watch, gold coloured hands, Arabic numerals, made in Black- burn and maker's name thereon ( all watches are old- fashioned and out of repair).— Suspicion is attached to Albert Morrison, b. 1900, 5ft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit ( trousers patched), 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 17, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— contintied. boots. Accompanied by his wife, Harriet Morrison, b. 1897, oft. 6in., very stout build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, navy blue skirt, black coat and blue hat ; and two children, girl aged 2A yrs. and a baby girl, age 4 mos. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 54.— Bury ( Co.).— 13th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking back kitchen window), at Heywood.— Lady's 18ct. engagement ring, set 5 diamond chippings in slant pattern. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. £ 100 Reward. 55.— Liverpool ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 66, 15- 10- 24. Additional inf.— The above reward will be paid b}- Messrs. Tyler and Co., 45, Holborn Viaduct, ( L.), E. C., 1, to the first person giving such information as will lead to the apprehension of the thief or thieves and the recovery of the stolen property, or in proportion to the value so recovered. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 56.— Reedley ( Co.).— 13th inst., from outside shop, at Colne.— Boy's mottled overcoat, fit boy about 12 yrs., browh sateen fining, double- breasted, 4 buttons down front, Raglan sleeves, 3 small buttons on each, 2 side pockets with flaps, seamless at back. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 57.__ Wigan ( Co.).— Between 11th and 13th inst., from motor works, at Lower Ince.— 2 B. L. I. C. magnetos, Nos. 10747 and 17405, type G. 4. R, Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. 58— Widnes ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., by officebreaking ( forcing door, bodily pressure).— Hand axe, C. Beck stamped thereon ; lin. wood chisel, supposed C. Beck stamped thereon ; hand saw, 3 teeth missing, brass disc on handle, Estab- lished 1770, thereon; smoothing plane, brass stud in back, also piece of wood let into bottom near blade and fastened with wooden peg ; small hand hammer, supposed H. W. cut in haft. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Widnes. LINCOLNSHIRE. 59.— Scunthorpe ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 62, 10- 10- 24. Additional inf.— Between 12 mid- night, 7th, and 1 a. m. 8th inst., a motor cycle, with either fawn or yellow sidecar attached, was seen standing on the road near the gate leading into the field in which the cash till was found, containing Three Persons ( 1 b. about 1901, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. fresh ; dress, It. mackintosh or raincoat). Inf. to Supt. Johnson, Scunthorpe. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 60.— Northampton ( Boro.).— 14th inst., from hospital ( window open).— Old cameo brooch, oval, 2iin. long, view of bridge, church and river, with two figures of persons fishing, surrounded with plain gold mount; gold do., two birds design ; gold coloured chain bag, 2 green stones in clasp, nearly new.— Suspicion is attached to A Man. b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft. 6 or 7in. ; dress, navy blue pilot cloth coat, believed velvet collar, dk. trousers and cap, boots or shoes. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton!. WORCESTERSHIRE . 61.— Stourbridge ( Co.).— 13th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing back door with instrument).— Pink bar brooch, small female head thereon, white ; rolled gold chain ; and £ 13 14s. 3d. Inf. to Supt. Hill, Stourbridge. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. : MOTOR CYCLES. MIDLOTHIAN . 62. Edinburgh ( City).— 12th or 13th inst., " Norton," solo. 1923 model. DD- 1745. Frame No. 5997 S. Engine No. 3681 U H P. Chain drive. Colour : frame black, tank white. Tyres : new Avon on rear, old Dunlop on front. Lucas head lamp ( recently repaired). Excise Licence, 29- 3- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLES. YORKSHIRE. 63.— Leeds ( City).—" O. K.," Case No. 85. 8- 10- 24. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— F Division.— Abandoned in Bayswater Road, Paddington, 12th inst.— Female child, about 4 mos., c. and h. fair, e. browa; dress, short cream silk dress ( embroidered at yoke with Ceylonese silk), fleecy woollen bonnet with side pieces tied with pink ribbon lin. wide, white knitted socks with pink ribbon at top, white knitted jacket with long sleeves, two white cotton frocks, white knitted vest, linen napkin with tapes attached, yellow rubber drawers, had teat with white holder ( short piece of pink ribbon attached). The child was abandoned by Guardsman George Baden Preece, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, stationed at Wellington Barracks, b. 1900, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, medium build ; dressed in uniform ; who was arrested and is remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct, ( on bail), till 20th inst. Preece states that at 9.30 p. m. 12th inst., he met two women outside a public house in Edgware Road, 1st, known as Elsie, b. 1895 to 1899, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, sharp features ; dress, long brown coat, dk. skirt, black straw hat ( trimmed black ribbon), shoes.— 2nd, b. 1895 to 1899, 5ft. 5 or 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk., sharp features ; dress, long dk. coat, greenish skirt, black straw hat, shoes. Both women of the servant class. Elsie was carrying the female child and said it belonged to her sister. At 10.15 p. m. she asked Preece to hold the child while she went to the ladies' lavatory at Marble Arch, both women then went away and did not return. Elsie said she lived at Victoria, the second woman said she lived at Camberwell and knew Portsmouth well. Preece is a native of Cinderford, Gloucestershire, and came to London with his regiment on 8th inst. from Aldershot, where he had been stationed for the past 12 mos. Inf. to C. R. O. DEATH. 65.— Patrick John O'Brien, C. R. O. No. S/ 4641, died at Stafford, 29th ult. Pre. con. of wounding and minor offences at BEDFORD, BRADFORD, TAUNTON ( John Patrick O'Brien), WARRING- TON, EXETER. TORQUAY, CHRISTCHURCH. OLDHAM ( Patrick John O'Brien), STOCK- PORT ( Reginald Broderick), CULLOMPTON, HEDNOR, DOVER, WELLINGTON ( John O'Brien), BRIXHAM ( John Devine), MAIDEN- HEAD ( Patrick O'Brien), BURNLEY ( John Briand). MANCHESTER and STEYNING ( John Vine). RE- CONVICTIONS. 66.— Chrissie Reid, C. R. O. No. 16610- 17, was sentenced at C. L. S., 9- 10- 24. to 21 mos. impt., for housebreaking and attempted burglary. Seven other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 26, 8- 9- 24. 67. - George Johnson, C. R. O. No. 3517- 99, was sentenced at Exeter Q. Sess., 8- 10- 24, to 3 and 3 yrs. pen. ( conc.) and 5 yrs. p. d.. for larceny ( 2 cases) and being a h. c. See Case No. 28, 25- 7- 24. 68.— Joseph Manning, C. R. O. No. 1326- 07, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d., for shopbreaking ( 3 cases) warehousebreaking and being a h. c. Eleven other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 29, 18- 8- 24. 69. Reginald Godfrey Crockett, C. R. O. No. 13987- 17, was sentenced at C. L. S., 7- 10- 24, to 18 mos. impt., fcr fraud ( 2 cases), and obtaining credit bv fraud ( 3 cases). See Case No. 44, 3- 9- 24. 70.— George Henry Webster, C. R. O. No. 1311- 13, was, at Bootle ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 9- 10- 24, dis- charged. See Case No. 30, 3- 9- 24. 71.— Reginald Frederick Lewis, C. R. O. No. 10767- 24, was, at Woking ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 13- 10- 24, discharged. See Case No. 37, 8- 10- 24. 72.— Bert Williams, C. R. O. No. 4298- 22, was sentenced at Cullompton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 10- 10- 24, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 36, 8- 10- 24. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, October 17, 1924. RE- CONVICTIONS— con I invert. 73.— Frank Moreton, C. R. O. No. 20488- 19, was sentenced at Shrewsbury ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 11- 10- 24, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 10- 10- 24. 74.— Alexander Feeley, C. R. O. No. 18249- 16, was sentenced at Birmingham ( Citv) Pol. Ct., 9- 10- 24, to 3 mos. impt. for fraud. . See Case No. 45, 8- 10- 24. 75.— Thomas Blower, C. R. O. No. 2932- 23, was sentenced at Scarborough ( N. R.) P. Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 35, 8- 10- 24. 76.— Lawrence William Whittingham, C. R. O. No. 3313- 21, was sentenced at Southampton ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 7- 10- 24, to 4 mos. impt, for burglary and larceny. A case of larceny at Scunthorpe was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 22- 8- 24 77— George Toomes, C. R. O. No. 5969- 23, was, at Rochester Sess., 13- 10- 24, bound over for 12 mos. See Case No. 30, 3- 10- 24. 78. Edward Hamilton. C. R. O. No. 20386- 20. was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct,, 10- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 31. 10- 10- 24. 79 — James Briggs. C. R. O. No. 1551- 10, was sentenced at Wellington ( Co.) P. Sess., 10- 10- 24, to 10 weeks impt. See Case No. 22, 8- 10- 24. 80.— Frederick Fenton. C. R. O. No. 256- 12, was sentenced at Hereford ( City) Q, Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 4 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 38, 3- 9- 24. 81, Max Muller, C. R. O. No. S/ 28839, was sentenced at Portsmouth Q. Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 7- 7- 24. 82.— Frank Hughes, C. R. O. No. 5217- 15, was sentenced at Warrington ( Co.) Pol. Ct,, 1- 10- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 30, 26- 9- 24. 83.— Joseph McKim. C. R. O. No. 20968- 18. was sentenced at Northants Q. Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 12 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 58, 6- 8- 24. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 84.— B Division.— For stealing ( servant) diamond and sapphire brooch, 3in. long, arrow at each end ; pearl and diamond crossover ring, set in platinum ; diamond and sapphire bar brooch, set in platinum, 2iin. long, diamond in centre and each end.— Isabella Marshall, aliases Isabella Kingston Warren, McNeil, Neil, Black and Lambert, C. R. O. No. 1088- 11. Case No. 353, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1880, 5ft. 8. Jin., slim build, c. pale, h. brown ( bobbed), e. blue ; dress, grey costume, brown coat, ( fur collar), fawn straw hat. A certificated nurse ; native of Newcastle- on Tyne. Pre. con. of fraud and larcenv at GREENOCK, GLASGOW, FLEETWOOD, BLACKPOOL, DEVIZES and on E. Obtained situations as parlourmaid by means of false reference, remained 4 days and absconded early morning of the 2nd inst. taking the property. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 85.— Renishaw ( Co.).— For stealing gent's over- coat ( recovered) from a club at Whitwell, 13th ult.— James Newton, alias James Fitton, C. R. O. No. 8671- 14, b. 1883, 4ft. 10in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, blue dot back 1. hand ; dress, navj' blue suit, grey cap, collar and tie, purple stockings, boots. A collier ; native of Oldham. Pre. con. of larcenj' at LEIGH. Visited club, after he had left the overcoat was missed, which he later sold to a miner. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 86 - Leeds ( Ciiy).— Second of Two Men, Cases Nos. 72, 10 10- 24' and 18, 15- 10- 24, is identical with Yanks, alias Billy the Liar. b. about 1884, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. pale, h. dk., long nose, thin face, clean shaven : dross, shabby elothing. Believed a motor driver. Warrant issued. Inf to the C. C., Leeds. 87.— Sheffield ( City).— John Johnson, Case No. 130, 15- 10- 24, is identical with Frederick Jones, Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 219 LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— contin ued. alias John James Johnson, C. R. O. No. 726- 02, b. 1879, oft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. It. grey, scar 1. of upper lip. A hawker ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, housebreaking, attempted arceny, warehousebreaking, receiving and minor offences at SHEFFIELD, NOTTINGHAM. MANCHESTER. ROCHDALE ( John Johnson LEICESTER ( Alfred Birch) and BIRMINGHAM ( Frederick Jones). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 88.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— E Division case— till 21st inst,, charged as Helen Bradshaw with fraud ( worthless cheque). Called on shopkeepers, represented herself to be the daughter of William Bradshaw, Nurseryman, 15, Parliament Street, Dublin ( false), also that she was in London taking her medical degree. Ordered goods and paid for same by means of cheques drawn on Munster and Leinster Bank, Dublin. The cheques were subsequently returned marked No Account,- May King, aliases Annie King and Kirk, C. R. O. No. 22008- 20.1). 1895,5ft. lin., medium build, c. fresh, h. black, e. hazel ; dress, It. grey costume, It, green felt hat, It. stockings, grey suede shoes. Pre. con. of larcenj', fraud and forgery at MONAGHAN ( Agnes King). GLAS- GOW' ( Mary King), BELFAST ( Agnes O'Neill) and DUBLIN ( Annie May Knott). Found in her possession : cheque book on Munster and Leinster Bank, Dame Street, Dublin Branch, containing 12 blank cheques, Nos. 382514 to 382525, inclusive, cheque No. 382513 made payable to H. Bradshaw, for £ 5, signed William Bradshaw, 12 countefoils, Nos. 382501 to 382512 ; stethoscope ; brown mackintosh coat with belt ; ady's reddish brown handbag, crocodile pattern. APPREHENSIONS. 89.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Frank Cecil Simpson, C. R. O. No. 994- 10, Case No. 117, 20- 8- 24. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. SURREY. 90 — Guildford ( Co.).- Walter Sutton. Case No. 15, 13- 10- 24, is identical with John Lambert, C. R. O. No. 23552- 20, Case No. 1, 6- 10- 24. b. 1891, 5ft. liin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. grey, scars under rt. jaw, back and 1. of head, female, heart rt. forearm. An engineer; native of Taunton. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted shopbreaking and possessing housebreaking implements on A and W. Inf. to the D. C. C., Guildford. PROPERTY STOLEN. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 91Sheffield ( City).— 14th or 15th inst,, by warehousebreaking ( forcing window). Pocket knives : large show knife, ivory scales, containing 32 blades ; 6 doz. pocket knives, Registered All Stainless, 2 blades ; 4 doz. and 10 do., ivory, 1 blade stainless ; 3 doz. do., nickel silver and stainless: 3 doz. do., fancy nickel silver; 1 doz. do., stag scales, 2 blades ; doz. do., horn scales, 2 blades ; doz. do., xylo scales, 2 blades ; doz. do., ivory scalcs, 3 blades ; doz. do., stag scales, 3 blades ; doz. do., nickel silver screw knives ; doz. do., ivory, stainless, 2 blades ; doz. do., xylo and brown horn, 2 blades ; doz. do., xylo scales, 2 blades ; doz. do., pearl scales, 2 blades ; doz. do., ivory scales, 2 blades ; half doz. do., pearl scales, 2 blades ; $ doz. do., stag scales, 2 blades ; 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 12, 1924. LATER INFORMATION— continued. PROPERTY STOLEN— con I in ued. } doz. do., xylo scales, 2 blades ; £ doz. do., stag scales. 2 blades ; J doz. do., pearl scales, 2 blades : 8 only do., all stainless, engine- turned, 2 blades ; 0 do., fancy nickel scales, 3 or 4 blades ; 4 doz. do., mixed, including pearl, ivory, xylo and nickel ( all marked wiih one of the following :—" Ellis/' Whiteaway," " Johnson, Weston Works, Sheffi > ld,'' or " Sheffield. England"); a small round brass clock, ; small wooden do. Repro- ductions of the show knife and two others will appeal next issue. C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7440. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. Printed and Published loi His Majesty'* Stationery Ollice by the Receive! tor the^ Metropohtan Police District, New Scot lain I Yard. London, S \ Y 1. Friday, October 17, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DEVONSHIRE. 92. Torquay ( Co.).— For stealing, at Newton Abbot, 22nd ult,, £ 3 9s. 6d. John O'Byrne, b. 1876, oft. 9in., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. ( turning grey, bald on top), clean shaven, few teeth ; dress, blue serge coat, grey waistcoat and trousers, grey cap, Army shirt, no collar or tie, boots ; wore medal ribbons ( one believed South African) ; dirty appearance. A hotel porter or chef. Be- Ueved identical with H. Stanlake, Case No. 32, 6- 10- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. G LAMORGANSHIRE. 93.- Cardiff (<' ity).— For failing to report change of address.- Frank Wylde, C. R. O. No. 2472- 19, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. eyebrow. A cook ; native of South Wales. Pre. con. of larceny, breaking and entering, cyclestealing and shopbreaking at STRATFORD- ON- AVON, SCUNTHORPE ( Frank Wylde), MARKET WEIGHTON, DERBY ( John Rees) and on B. Particulars will appear next issue Supplement B. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 94.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— Miss Forbes, b. about 1900, 5ft. or 5ft. lin., sbin build, c. pale, h. dk., e. small; good address, speaks quietly ; dress, blue costume, green hat with feather across front, grey stockings, shoes. Had in her possession hat draped with coloured ribbons. Called on the injured party on the 5th inst., and asked for board residence, stated she had come to Gloucester for the benefit of her health on doctor's orders, stayed until the 13th inst., when she stated she was going to a post as lady's companion to a Mrs. Carter of Tuffley ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. LANCASHIRE. 95.— Liverpool ( City).— For failing to notify change of address.— Margaret Roberts, abases Mary Roberts, Mary Cameron and Constance Levy, C. R. O. No. 910- 09, Case No. 306, Supplement A ( Vol. Ill ), b. 1880, 5ft. 2in., c. sallow, h. grey, e. dk. brown, scars centre of forehead, 1. of fore- head, over nose and temple. A laundress ; native of Carnarvon. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at CARNARVON, LIVERPOOL ( Margaret Roberts), WHITCHURCH ( Margaret Tucker), LEICESTER, SHEFFIELD ( Maggie Roberts), MANCHESTER ( Margaret Gardiner) and on S and Y. Particulars will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. So MERSET8HIRE. 96.— Bridgwater ( Boro.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 11th inst.— John Field, alias John Davis, b. 1889 to 1894,5ft. 6 to Sin., stiff build, c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, dk. cap, no collar or tie, boots. Accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), believed Rose Setters, b. 1901 or 1902, 4ft 10 or I lin., c. dk., h. black ( bobbed) ; dress, dk. costume, white blouse, black felt close fitting hat, It. trench coat with belt. Boy Arthur ; dress, cream jersey, no stockings, wheeled in a collapsible push chair. Had in their possession wire haired terrier dog, black spot on face, hair singed off one side of body. Field was given employment by a local builder, obtained 10s. from a fellow workman, stating that he had obtained 2 rooms but had to pay 9s. in advance ( false). Absconded 14th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bridgwater. SUSSEX ( EAST). 97.— Brighton ( Boro.).— For being concerned with Frederick King, C. R. O. No. 462- 12, Case No. 38, 26- 9- 24, for housebreaking, larceny with menaces and assault with intent to rob.— Ted Mawbey, b. 1894 to 1899, about 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, blue pin stripe suit, American style Trilby hat, smart appearance. May be in possession of following property :— travelling clock, in dk. leather ease, 3in. square ; silver cigarette- case, ring at top ; lady's gold ring, set onyx surrounded diamonds, in platinum ; silver tops to sugar sifter, and salt sprinkler. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton.