THE police hq GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1924. No. 123, VOL. XI. Ail communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF ' I'H K METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police oj the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For offences con- trary to the Bankruptcy Act, 1914 — Phillip Fainlight, alias Isaac Phillip Fainlaid, b. 1875, 5ft. lin., stocky build, c. florid, h., e. and mous- tache dk. brown ; well dressed. In possession of passport, No. 319846, visdd for Germany. An English Jew. May be travelling the county in fancy goods, leather goods, jewellery, trunks and suit- cases. Failed to give satisfactory explanation to the Official Receiver in Bankruptcy. Warrant issued. Inf. to above office. 4.— F Division.— For stealing from hotel, 18th inst., silver backed hand mirror, engine- turned ; silver backed hair brush, do. clothes, engine- turned ; silver travelling clock, black leather back ; lady's coat, black electric seal, 36in. long, Australian opossum collar, lined mauve silk; do., grey squirrel, 34in. long, wrap over style, lined dk. mole flower silk ; gent's coat, clerical, West of England cloth, double- breasted, lined black silk, E. Roberts, Ltd., Cardiff, in gold letters.— Man who gave name of Scott, b. about 1890, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, pointed nose, clean shaven ; dress, It. grey lounge suit. Smart appearance. Paid a deposit for a room which he said he wanted for 3 mos., but absconded next day with property. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Monyhull Colony, 13th inst.— Edwin Walkley, alias Edwin Thomas Walkley, C. R. O. No. 10215- 22. b. 1902, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud at BIRMINGHAM. Inf. to above office. 3 — E Division.— For embezzling £ 91 3s. 4d.— Albert Ernest Game, b. 1894, 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. dk. brown, e. deep set, heavy eyebrows, clean shaven, slight stoop ; dress, dk. grey Raglan overcoat, velour hat. Was employed as Income Tax collector, and failed to account for several small amounts. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 5.— Y Division.— For obtaining a sewing machine by false pretences.— E. S. Laird, alias Colney, b. 1898, 6ft., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven; dress, blue serge jacket, It. felt hat, white collar, grey tie, boots. Called at shop and asked for machine to be sent to a certain address, saying it was for his employer ( false). Obtained possession of the machine, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 6.— Altrincham ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Timperley, between 6th and 8th inst,— Percy Victor Johnson, C. R. O. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. No. 4479- 19. Case No. 13. 17- 10- 24, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress. It. fawn mixture tweed sports coat, grey trousers, soft white collar and tie, It. grey cap, fawn raincoat, A motor mechanic ; native of Coventry. Pre. con. of fraud, larcenv and embezzlement at ALTRIN- CHAM, SOUTH BANK. WHITCHURCH. OAK- MERE ( Edgar Lionel Robinnom and MAN- CHESTER ( Percy Victor Johnson. Obtained lodgings, represented he was a traveller employed by Messrs. Bibby & Co., Oil Cake Merchants, Liverpool ( false). Warrant issued. lnf to Supt, Lees Altrincham,. 7.— Crewe ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 5, 12th August. 1924. Fred Phillip Warburton, b. 1892, 5ft. 10: n., thin build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit with white pin stripe, grey cap, white collar, black and white tie, black socks, boots. Was employed as a cashier, received the above amount on behalf of his employer, failed to account for same, and absconded 13th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Owen, Crewe. DENBIGHSHIRE. 8.— Colwyn Bay ( Co.).— For wife maintenance arrears of £ 2 19s.— Edwin Pritchard. b. 1885, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey. May be found at Salvation Army hostels, or at a sanatorium. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Colwyn Bay. DEVONSHIRE. 9— Torquay ( Co.).— For bigamy.— Jesse Eugene Williams, alias Wilford Eugene Shenton, b. 1892, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, c. and h. dk.. clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, bowler hat, linen collar, tie, dk. grey double breasted overcoat with belt, brown shoes. An analytical chemist, but has been employed for about 2 yrs. as hotel porter, and may seek employment as such. May be found associating with racing men. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. HERTFORDSHIRE. 10— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— For obtaining foad and lodgings by false pretences, 13th inst.— Ted Barham, b. 1872, 5ft. Gin., stiff build, c. frosh, h. brown ( thin on top), clean shaven ; dross, dk. suit ( trousers groasy), dk. grey cap, black muffler, brown boots ( nearly new. South African Field pattern). Called at a house, obtained lodgings, stated h had left a lorry load of meat at a local garage ( false). L'ft the house following morning and failed to return. Alter he had left the premises Is. 6d. was missed from a purse. Appears identical with Edward Cole, C. R. O. No. S/ 122347, Case No. 4, 6- 10- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wright, Bishops Stortford. ISLE OF WIGHT. 11. Newport ( Co.).— For stealing 2 copper tanks ( recovered), 13th inst.— Henry Green, alias Harry Green, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 6 to 8in., o. and h. dk., clean shaven, heavy eyebrows ; dress, dk. suit and cap, black neckerchief. A gipsy. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. KENT. 12.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— Edward Thomas Higgins, Case No. 11, 17- 10- 24, is identical with Edward Thomas Higgins, C. R. O. No. 17424- 2(>. b. 1886, 5ft. 3iin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. hazel, female's head, E. T. H., Edward Higgins, bird with letter rt., cross, hand, heart, true love 1. forearm, 1. fingers contracted. A labourer ; native of Northfleet. Pre. con. of fraud at ROCHESTER. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. 13.— Margate ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 17th inst., gold bracelet, in shape of horseshoe, believed 15ct., heads of nails in platinum, fastens with spring catch, safety chain attached ; gold chain bracelet, open curb pattern, fastens with padlock ; old- fashioned watch key, with red stone in centre and small old- fashioned seal attached ; gold expanding bracelet, grille and basket pattern, about Jin. wide, heavy, small black elephant- charm and 3 red lucky beans attached ; half- hoop gold and diamond ring, claw set with filigree shoulders, 5 stones ; lady's dress do., 2 dk. red stones and 3 diamonds ; gold cluster do., pearl centre, diamonds around ( 2 missing) ; half- hoop diamond and ruby do., 3 large rubies and 6 small diamonds, claw set with band ; silver pendant, in shape of basket of flowers, basket studded with Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 22 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. various coloured stones, flowers represented by similar stones, on fine silver chain which fastens with ring catch ; pendant, composed of 2 pearl drops, cluster of stones on top of each pearl, on fine chain threaded through small bell cluster of chip diamonds, pearl drop damaged, on fine silver chain which fastens with ring catch ; pair silver earrings, imitation pearl drop with small pearl at end of shank ; square brooch, dk. blue stone in centre about £ in. square, surrounded brilliants, mounted on gold pin ; and £ 27 10s. Taylor. b. about 1889, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. sallow, h. dk. ( wavy), e. dk., clean shaven, teeth discoloured ; dress, brown or grey suit, grey Trilby hat, tie with gold horseshoe tie- pin. In possession of pocket automatic pistol, believed Spanish make.— Mrs. Taylor, b. 1897 ( looks older), short, c. pink, h. fair, e. blue- grey ( large) ; dress, long pale grey coat with silk fringe at side, dk. fur collar, small grey hat with paste brooch and feather at side, grey stockings and shoes. Stated they had come from Exeter and were going to Edinburgh. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. 14— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— Case No. 94, 30- 6- 24, cancelled. Harold Ernest Gray not now wanted. Wan ant withdrawn. LANCASHIRE. 15.— Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee) gent's black enamelled bicycle, 24in. frame, 28in. wheels, new Bates tyres rear wheel, horn shaped handle- bars, no grips, rear lever brake, no front brake, new mudguards, rat- trap pedals, spring saddle, repair clip fastened to bottom of frame — Albert Lindsay, abas James Lindsay, b. about 1901, 5ft. 6in., good build, c. fair, h. sandy, clean shaven, round face ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey trousers, no collar or tie, grey cap, boots. Stayed at common lodging house, hired the bicycle, and paid small deposit, absconded, 9th inst., taking the bicycle with him. Warrant issued. Inf> to the C. C., Barrow- in- Furness. 16.— Blackburn ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), at Darwen, lady's fawn knitted coat, three grey stripes round bottom, fastens at side with three buttons ; gent's umbrella, with straight brown handle ; and £ 3 — A Woman who gave name of Florence Howard, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 8in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, artificial top dentures, bottom teeth decayed, London accent; dress, tailored navy blue costume, black blouse with beads at bottom, large black silk hat, black stockings and shoes. Obtained lodgings, 13th inst., stated she came from Birkenhead and had come to Darwen to buy a confectionery business. Was supplied with food and lodgings until the 19th inst., when she left, and after she had gone the above articles were missed from the room she had occupied. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. 17.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 120 pairs lady's boots.- Irvine (?) Swift, b. 1884, 5ft. llin., medium build, h. brown, clean shaven, thin features, stoops slightly; dress, dk. grey suit ( dirty) and cap. Was given above property to sell at markets on commission, and failed to attend Eccles market as arranged. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. LEICESTERSHIRE. 18— Leicester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), pair gold rimmed spectacles, in black case, Luck- ings, Granby- street, Leicester, thereon ; waistcoat ; and 15s. ; also for failing to notify change of address. Harry Jones, abases Fred Jessop and Fred Jones, C. R. O. No. 2364- 02. b. 1861, 5ft. Hin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. hazel, abscess scar rt. neck. An ostler ; native of Chester. Pre. con. of larceny, warehousebreaking, shopbreaking, countinghouse- breaking, schoolhousebreaking, housebreaking, receiving and a minor offence at AYLESBURY, DARLINGTON, CHESTERFIELD, MIDDLE- WICK ( James Strange), NORTHAMPTON, MANCHESTER ( John Clinton), WARRING- TON, SANDBACH. NANTWICH ( Edward Griffiths), HALIFAX ( Fred Coverdale), LEA- MINGTON ( Harry Jones) and in M. P. D. Portrait will appear next issue Supplement B. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. LINCOLNSHIRE. 19.— Sleaford ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences ( 2 cases), 29th ult, and 3rd inst.— Charlie Stevens, b. about 1878, 6ft., medium build, h. dk. brown ( turning grey, thin on top), small grey moustache ( waxed at ends), e. blue, limps, bad teeth ; dress, It. sports coat, dk. trousers and waistcoat, double washable white rubber 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. collar, dk. tie, print shirt ( with blue and red stripe), nearly new grey cap, dk. socks, shoes. A farm labourer or carpenter. On 3rd inst. obtained stating that his master's motor car had broken down and garage people wanted 10s. to repair it ( false). On 29th ult. obtained 10s. stating that he had bought some taps, etc., for his master from Cranwell Camp and had only a blank cheque and they wanted paying in cash ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Page, Sleaford. MIDLOTHIAN. 20.— Edinburgh ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 17, 20- 8- 24, Philip Moran, C. R. O. No. 11683- 24. Additional inf.: corpulent build, said to have now grown a moustache and to wear tortoiseshell eye- glasses ; dress ( usually), grey suit, bowler hat, double collar, dk. tie. Frequents race meetings. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. 21.— Edinburgh ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 13th inst., 22ct. wedding ring, M. C. stamped on inside ; 9ct. bar brooch, with pearl and gold heather spray in centre, 4446 scratched on back ; gold safety- pin brooch, gold setter dog on end, and 5097 scratched on back ; do., with gold and enamelled pheasant in centre, 4899 on back ; do., gold and enamelled pheasant on end of bar, 4895 scratched on back ; silver oval ash tray, engine- turned border, 886 on bottom ; gent's 9ct. half- hunter keyless watch, No. 400721, 11531. D. O. scratched on inside case ; gent's 9ct. close curb double albert; 3 gold bar brooches, each with a duck with gold body and enamelled head in centre of bar ; gold bar do., with duck ( gold and enamelled), on end of bar ; gold mounted Waterman fountain- pen; 22ct. wedding ring.— A Man who gave the name of J. Edward Ross, b. 1894, 5ft. 8in., c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, grey soft felt hat, double collar, tie, wore sweater of Egyptian pattern over his vest. Called on jewellers and represented that he was getting married and wished to purchase certain articles of jewellery, and tendered in pay- ment cheques Nos. A. 248649 and A. 248650, on Barclays Bank, Harrow, which were returned marked No account. Appears identical with Robert Rankin. Case No. 12, 8- 10- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. NORTHUMBERLAND. 22.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— John Bradford, Case No. 125, 15- 10- 24, is identical with John Bradford, C. R. O No. 4713- 24, b. 1901', 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Native of Walker- on- Tync. Pre. con. of larceny at NORTH SHIELDS. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 23.— Nottingham ( City).— For stealing ( lodg- ings), 7th inst., 11 second hand suits, in good condition, viz. : 1 fawn whipcord, single- breasted coat, single- breasted step collar to vest, all brown Italian lining ; 2 grey tweed, single- breasted, grey Italian lining ; 1 blue serge, J red pin stripe, double- breasted lapel; 1 grey over- check, single- breasted lapels, slate lining ; 1 grey Glen check, double- breasted lapels, low revere, trousers raised seams, It. slate lining ; black coat and vest, grey striped trousers, fawn stripe satin lining ; blue eerge suit, single- breasted, double- breasted lapels, lined black mohair twill ; blue serge, 2 serge buttons, double- breasted lapels, black twill lining ; brown serge, Jin. red pin stripe, black twill mohair lining ; grev flannel, double- breasted lapels ; blue coat and vest, odd trousers ( new), Jin. raised seam ( all above are 38in. chest, coats are short and mostly with a dart at both sides front of coat, all plain edged and no machine stitching) ; pair black serge trousers, lin. silk stripe, permanent turn- up ; Belgian blue nap overocat, heavy, double- breasted, 6 large black bone buttons, black Italian lining, half belt at back, inverted pleats at back ; blue beaver do., double- breasted, 6 black buttons, long vent in back, very much shaped at waist, black Italian lining ; lady's old gold coloured 1- piece dress, hand made, loose fitting, plain.— Arthur Brown, b. 1886, 5ft. 7in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown, brown busby eyebrows, clean shaven, thick lips, short neck, broad shoulders, Yorkshire accent; dress, grey check heather mixture suit, navy blue raincoat, bowler hat, linen collar, black knitted tie, shoes with thick soles. Accompanied by a woman who gave name of Flossie Brown, b. 1901, 5ft. 6in., thin build, c. fair, h. black ( short and frizzy), e. sunken, thin lips, decayed teeth ( prominent), thin face, pregnant, London accent; dress, blue gabardine jumper costume with band around waist, black hat with red leaves: blue- grey cardigan. Stole above, the property of a fellow lodger, during the absence of the landlady, who went to Leicester for the day, accompanied by the woman. Brown left the house with 2 trunks and took train running to London, and the woman did not return from Leicester. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. Wednesday, October 22, 1924 THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. OXFORDSHIRE. 24. Oxford ( Co.).— Case No. 167, 31- 10- 23, cancelled.— R. Scotland not now wanted. SOMERSETSHIRE. 25.— Bridgwater ( Boro.).— Henry Frederick Ward, Case No. 82, 13- 10- 24, is identical with Manfred Spencer Chiverrill, C. R. O. No. S/ 5807, b. 1872, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, nose inchned to 1., anchor and bracelet 1. hand. A dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence at FARE- HAM ( Manfred Spencer Chiverrill), BRIGHTON ( Henry Frederick Ward) and on P. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bridgwater. SUSSEX ( EAST). 26.— Battle ( Co.).— For obtaining goods by false pretences, at Rye, 26th ult.— A Woman who gave name of Kelsey, b. about 1902, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fair ; dress, shabby long black fur coat, fawn straw hat. Ordered goods, value 10s., which she took away with her, also ordered goods to be debvered at a certain address, where she stated she was staying with her mother, and promised to pay for both on deUvery. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Braine, Battle. WILTSHIRE. 27.— Salisbury ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Bemerton, 27th ult. — Reginald Easterbrook, abases Tailsby, Albert Donmore, Reginald Tucker, Cush, Smith, Harry Trelby, Richard Easterbrook, Tiddesley, Tydesley, Tyldesley, Tidsley, Tilsey, Ted Coles and Harry, C. R. O. No. 1518- 13, Cases Nos. 224 Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), 249 Supplement B ( Vol. XI.), and 17, 15- 10- 24, b. 1890, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. jacket and vest with herring- bone stripe, navy blue trousers, white bnen collar, no tie, striped shirt, marone colour muffler with dk. stripe, It. grey cap, wore G. P. O. badge in jacket; carried It. grey coat with plaid hning. A labourer; native of Clovelly. Pre. con. of obtaining credit by fraud, fraud, cyclestealing and larceny at GREAT TORRINGTON. BIDE- FORD, SOUTH MOLTON, TAUNTON, SLOUGH, PETERSFIELD ( Reginald Easter- brook), CARDIFF ( Richard Braund), BEACONS- FIELD ( Albert Dunmore) and on T. Obtained lodgings, stated he was a foreman in the G. P. O., and would require lodgings for his friend, a foreman linesman. Remained a night, on the following morning borrowed 7s. 6d. from his landlady. Left the house at 7.30 a. m., stating he would be back to dinner, and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Townsend, Salisbury. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 28.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to surrender to his bail, 6th inst., charged with countinghouse- breaking and being in possession of housebreaking implements by night,— Charles Ben White, C. R. O. No. 3815- 24, b. 1900, 5ft, 9in„ c. fresh, h. black, e. blue ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. cap, collar and tie, boots. Native of Otley. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at RIPON and LEEDS. Warrant issued. Lif. to the C. C., Leeds. 29.— York ( City).— For being concerned with another man ( in custody) for housebreaking and stealing, 20th inst., single stone diamond ring, claw setting ; turquoise and diamond do., 3 turquoise and 4 diamonds ( 1 turquoise discoloured); single stone aquamarine do. ; gent's signet do., initials J. C. B. thereon; do., J. H. D. thereon, Latin inscription inside ; 2 plain gold do. ( 1 has a tiny plait of hair inside) ; small gold do., set pearls and emerald, shape of a daisy ; flat flexible gold necklet with hook for locket ; necklet of seed pearls, on fine gold chain, pearls set in cluster, been broken at one side and repaired with silk ; oval brooch, 2iin. x Hin.. mother- o'- pearl on gold pin, large number of small pearls set in front ; large do., shape of bow, set garnets ( 1 missing) ; 3- strand circular gold do., set 5 or 6 small pearls and 2 amethysts ; half hoop diamond rrng, 5 diamonds, set in platinum ; gold locket, oval, set pearls, bow design, con- taining photo of an officer and an old lady ; 3 gold chain bracelets ( 1 with seal attached) ; aquamarine and pearl pendant, on fine gold ohain ; small jade pig ; plain gold bracelet ; envelope, containing 1 pearl and 2 rubies ; mala- chite brooch, with round stone; Mons Star, General Service and Victory medals, all bearing name Lieut. Daish, 1st Herts. Regt., T. F. ; and £ 5 note.— Edward Evans, b. 1904, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. fair, h. brown, clean shaven, American accent; dress, blue suit, Trilby hat, soft white collar, black and red tie, It. raincoat, boots ( far worn). Inf. to the C. C., York. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 30.— At Preston ( Boro.), charged as John Mackay with shopbreaking and larceny. Patrick Rooney, alias Patrick Reilly, C. R. O. No. 20992- 18, b. 1897, 5ft. 8iin., c. fresh, h. black, e. blue, dancing girl rt., horse's head, heart and anchor 1. forearm. A labourer; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at WHIT- CHURCH ( Patrick O'Rielly), WARWICK ( Patrick O'Reilly) and on S and T. 31.— At Doncaster ( Boro.), charged as John Bower with larceny ( trick).— John William Bower, C. R. O. No. S/ 130081, b. 1889, 5ft. 4| in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of shopbreaking at NOTTINGHAM. 32— Remanded at Norwich ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Walter Herbert Wilkin with pavilionbreaking and larceny. - Herbert Wilkin, C. R. O. No. 16308- 17, b. 1899, 5ft. 84in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, mole rt. of neck, scar 1. cheek. A shoemaker ; natjve of Norwich. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, breaking and entering and minor offences at NORWICH. KINGS LYNN ( Herbert Wilkin), MALTON, YORK and BOURNE ( Walter Herbert Wilkin). 33.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with larceny ( 2 cases).— Henry Day, C. R. O. No. 11770- 21, b." 1894, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, R. F., 3 flags, Egypt, 1915, half moon, starrt., L. F., woman's head 1. forearm. A motor mechanic ; native of Newport, Mon. Pre. con. of larcenv and shop- breaking at NEWPORT and USK. 34.— At Weston- super- Mare ( Co.), charged with warehousebreaking.- Arthur Thomas Stone. C. R. O. No. 1467- 08, Case No. 326, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1884, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A gardener ; native of Taunton. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, attempted shop- breaking, warehousebreaking, housebreaking and minor offences at TAUNTON, AXBRIDGE, CARDIFF, BRISTOL, HAVERFORDWEST, GLOUCESTER ( Arthur Thomas Stone) and BIRMINGHAM ( William Henry Collins). Has also con. for a military offence. 35.— Remanded at Shifnal ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— John Arthur Wells, C. R. O. No. 14332- 23, b. 1901. 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of cyclestealing on X. 36.— Remanded at Newport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with larceny. - John Samuel Parker, C. R. O. No. 7- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. black, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Cornwall. Pre. con. of pavilionbreaking, larceny, breaking and entering and burglary at BOSTON, LOUTH ( John Parker), NEWPORT ( I. of W.), TOR- QUAY, TYWARDREATH and RHOYADER ( John Samuel Parker). 37.— Awaiting trial at Wexford ( Co.), charged as Thomas King with fraud— Thomas Green, alias Thomas Smith, C. R. O. No. 475- 04, Cases Nos. 55, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), and 142, Supplement B ( Vol. XI.), b. 1886, 5ft. 6in., c. dk., h. black, e. dk. brown, scar back of head, burn scar back rt. hand. A marine engineer ; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, larceny and a minor offence at GREAT YARMOUTH ( James Green). NEW FOREST ( George Steven- son), WEYMOUTH ( Thomas John Stevenson), SWANSEA, DUBLIN, WORKINGTON, SOUTH SHIELDS ( George Brown), DUNDALK ( Thomas Black), in CITY OF LONDON, GREENOCK, EDINBURGH ( Thomas Stevenson), LARNE ( William Wilson), BERKELEY ( Thomas Couper) and BRIDGWATER ( Thomas Hill). 38.- Remanded at Blvth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with being in possession of stolen property. - Reginald William Spooner, C. R. O. No. 9531- 14, b. 1884, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A hairdresser ; native of Ingworth. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, housebreaking and burglary at ILKESTON ( William Spooner), LEICESTER and NOTTINGHAM ( Reginald William Spooner). 39.— Remanded at Reading ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with loitering with intent.— Frank Walker, C. R. O. No. 2322- 10, b. 1882, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, moles above eyes, 1. foot been crushed. A labourer ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, house- breaking and minor offences at LIVERPOOL, MUCH WOOLTON, ECCLES, BIRKEN- HEAD, NORTHWICH, WILLENHALL, SAL- FORD, LEEDS and LINCOLN. 40.— Remanded at Northampton P. Sess. till 27th inst., charged with pavilionbreaking and burglary.— James Jackson, C. R. O. No. 9561- 22, b. 1883, 5ft. 3fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, lost top of 3rd rt. finger, scroll, In loving memory of my Father rt., forearm. A ship's fireman ; native of Widnes. Pre. con. of larceny, office- breaking, shopbreaking and minor offences at SOUTHPORT, LIVERPOOL, FLEETWOOD and CHIPPING NORTON. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 41.— Remanded at Fareham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged as Charles Doran with fraud.— Clifford Bangay, C. R. O. No. 14902- 15, b. 1891, 5ft. 3in., c. ruddy, h. dk. brown, e. grey, lost top of 3rd rt. finger, 1. leg deformed. A carpenter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud on K. 42.— Remanded at Banbury ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 10th prox., charged as Nellie Ware with attempted larceny ( trick, ringing the changes).— Lucy Scratton, aliases Lucy Scruton, Lucy Davies and Lucy Mary Lake, C. R. O. No. S/ I13964, b. 1873, 5ft. 4iin., c, fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. dk. brown. A tailoress; native of Shrewsbury. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM. 43.— Remanded at Chipping Sodbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with larceny.— Alfred James Holland, alias James Holland, C. R. O. No. 12478- 20, b. 1904, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at NEWPORT PAGNELL and on K. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 44.— D Division.— Remanded at Great Marl- borough- street Pol. Ct, ( L.) till 24th inst., charged with stealing from stores, clothing, etc. Donald Gray, b. 1908, 5ft, 9in.. slim build, h. dk., e. blue, scar rt, of neck, well spoken ; dress, grey suit, heather coloured pull over jumper, soft collar, dk. tie, shoes, sometimes wears plimsolls. States he has lived at Lewes, Chichester and other south coast towns. Inf. to C. R. O. ESSEX. 4/ j.— Grays ( Co.).— Awaiting trial at Essex Ass.. 4th prox.. charged with fraudulent conversion and aiding and abetting. Have been travelling the country during the past two yrs. and the woman admits having committed offences ( fraud— worthless cheques) at Wolverhampton, Wellington, Liverpool, Manchester, Crewe, Worcestershire and in M. P. D. - Rose Pleaden, aliases Mrs. Hempstead, Hollingshead, Lee, Collins, Johnson, Jackson, Ethel Harvey, etc. ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1892, 5ft. 4in., very stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, very plausible— Harry Hempstead, aliases Johnson, Jackson, etc. ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1893, 5ft. 9in., well built, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven. A reservist from 20th Hussars. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. APPREHENSIONS. 46. M. P. D., W Division. - Walter Henry Breary, C. R. O. No. 8631- 22, Case No. 2, 26- 9- 24. 47.— Essex, Chelmsford ( Co.).— Woman, Case No. 112, 17- 9- 24, as Ethel Annie Owers, and sentenced 17- 10- 24, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 2 cases). 48.— Essex, Southend - on- Sea ( Boro.).— Gordon Christie, Case No. 116, 27- 2- 24, and at C. C. C., 14- 10- 24, bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. Now C. R. O. No. 16439- 24. 49— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— William Warburton, C. R. O. No. 17112- 22, Case No. 14, 20- 8- 24, and sentenced at Preston Sess., 15- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. 50.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Robert Walls, C. R. O. No. M/ 7441, Case No. 11,* 20- 10- 24. 51.- Lancashire, Manchester ( Citv).— Samuel Barton, Case No. 14, 17- 10- 24. 52.— Lancashire, Southport] ^( Boro ).— Priscilla Simcox, Case No. 14, 13- 10- 24, and on 18- 10- 24, bound over for 12 mos., and ordered to pay £ 5 towards costs. 53— Northumberland, Gosforth ( Co.).— James Herbert Ellis, C. R. O. No. 23637- 21, Cases Nos. 81, 19- 5- 24, ami 15 ( Blyth), 20- 10- 24, at Durham, and remanded till 22nd inst. 54. Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest ( Co.). Dennis O'Malley, Case No. 8, 14- 2- 19, and identical with Thomas Hardy. C. R. O. No. 2099- 04, and sentenced at Pembroke Dock ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 18- 10- 24, to 6 and 6 mos. impt, ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). 228 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. APPREHENSIONS— co n ( i ntled. 55.— Pembrokeshire, Pembroke Dock ( Co.).— P. Evens, Case No. 42, 10- 10- 24, is identical with Thomas Hardy, C. R. O. No. 2099- 04. See also Case No. 54 current issue. 56.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Margaret Ewings, C. R. O. No. 15340- 18, Case No. 4, 3- 12- 23, and sentenced at Millom ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 10- 24, to 1 mo. impt. for larceny. gold do., set turquoise and pearls ; do., set emeralds and pearls ; small 18ct. do., set diamonds and pearls, some missing; gold pendant and chain, pendant set moss stone ; gold chain bracelet; gold bangle, ivy leaves thereon ; lady's silver watch, keywind, size of half- crown, black Roman figures, gold hands, chased back, long gold chain attached ; silver chain, fine links ; small blue enamelled drop pendant, pink roses thereon; dk. enamelled brooch, set golden pearls ; and £ 1 10s. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 57.— N Division.— 16th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking glass panel in door, inserting hand and pulling back catch).— Gold oval locket, blue enamelled, 2 photos of men inside ( one in military uniform), set small diamonds in form of spray of flowers ; small linked gold neckchain, safety chain attached ; gold bar brooch, horseshoe on centre, safety chain attached, set 3 small opals in form of leaf ; lady's narrow gold dress ring, set oval opal in centre, with diamond at top and bottom and a ruby on each side ; lady's gold keeper do., chased ; lady's gold signet do., initials F. K. thereon ; gent's gold do.; initials N. H. thereon ; gold bracelet, curb and triangular pattern finks, safety chain attached, initials F. H. on clasp ; French gold bracelet, oval links, chased in between ; pair gold octagonal cuff- links, N. J. H. on each ; pair earrings, 3 knob drops, about lin. long, screw fitting; lady's old- fashioned silver keywinder watch, white dial, chased back, on long black silk neckguard ; oak canteen of cutlery, 60 pieces, E. P. N. S. thereon, small shield on lid ; gent's dinner jacket suit, to fit man 6ft. lin., medium build, silk lapels, link button, made by Brew & Farr, Montpelier Street, Knightsbridge, and may have tab bearing that name inside jacket ; 6 shirts ( 1 stiff- fronted dress, 5 striped day), all size 5 ; 3 pairs striped Viyella pyjamas ; 3 pairs black socks, coloured clocks on sides ; hide suit- case, about 28 x 16in., fitted with 2 locks. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 58.— Luton ( Boro.).— 13th inst., from hospital.— Gold half hoop diamond ring ; gold opal and diamond marquise do. ; thick gold plaited do. ; DURHAM. 59.— Darlington ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 60, 15- 10- 24. Additional property : Large dk. grey marketing bass, 2 handles on top ; large white cotton pillow- case ; boy's blue and white striped cotton shirt ; pair gent's brown shoes, size 7, high heels, good condition; lady's crepe- de- chine scarf, 2yds. by 1ft. ; gent's leather toilet case, containing 2 military hair brushes, ebonized backs, black comb, and toothbrush ; several pairs lady's stockings ( 1 pair dk. brown). Inf. to Supt. Dryden, Darlington. HAMPSHIRE. 60.— Portsmouth ( Boro.). — 17th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing lead light in the panel of the conservatory door near catch).— Gent's silver Acme lever watch, by Samuels, silver curb chain attached with pendant representing fowl; lady's gold wrist watch, 9ct. curb bracelet; seed pearl necklace, with 6 strings of pearls, ornamented with 5 small knobs of pearls ; very long fine gold chain, containing turquoise and pearls, gold oval locket with fines, initials A. M. C. thereon, and containing 2 photos of men ; silver bag, A. M. Capel engraved on frame ; plain gold brooch,, with square emerald in centre ; gold brooch in shape of destroyer; 2 leather writing cases, containing school reports, deeds and other docu- ments ; 5- stone half hoop diamond ring ; Wilkin- son's safety razor, with 7 blades, bearing each day of the week ; 18ct. cable bracelet, with padlock attached, small links ; set 18ct. cuff links, in case, W. L. C. thereon ; oval paste brooch, with emerald in centre, W. L. C. thereon ; string pale blue beads ; 1 do. ; string of ivory do., row pink and blue beads of good quality on flower wire ; gent's silver wrist watch on brown leather strap ; silver book purse pendant, and plated purse ; and £ 2. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. Wednesday, October 22, 1924 THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. HERTFORDSHIRE . til.— Hitchin ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 49, 17- 10- 24. Additional property— 2 small diamond studs ; gent's tie- pin, set sapphire, surrounded b5r 4 diamonds. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Hitchin. KENT. 62.— Sandwich ( Co.).— 17th or 18th inst., from railway booking office ( breaking window and unfastening catch), at Martin Mill.— Brown leather pocket- case ; 10 or 12 French pennies ; morocco leather pocket- case, containing 2 postcard views ( 1 of Ludbrow, 1 of Boscombe) ; 2 insurance postcards, marked R. C. I ; fountain- pen, marked W. H. Smith & Son ; 3 1st class railway tickets, Nos. 083, 098 and 099 ; 1 3rd class do., No. 004 ; 3rd class week end do., No. 054 ; 3 1st class season tickets, Nos. 003, 004 and 005 ( all above are returns Martin Mill- London); season ticket date stamp ; small do. ; and about 6s. 7id. Inf. to Supt. Barton, Sandwich. LANARKSHIRE. 63.— Glasgow ( City).— 15th inst., from ware- house.— Lady's black Persian lamb coat, skunk collar, broche silk lining, full length ; lady's full length nutria fur coat, silk lining.— Suspicion is attached to Four persons : 1st, A Man, b. about 1889, 5ft. 4 or 5in., c. and h. dk., believed clean shaven, Jewish appearance ; dress, dk. overcoat and bowler hat.— 2nd, A Woman, b. about 1899, 5ft. 6in., thin build, c. sallow ; dress, dk. fur coat with skunk collar.— 3rd, A Woman, b. about 1879, 5ft. 8 or 9in., stout build, full face, c. fresh, very talkative ; dress, dk. costume, showy jumper, small hat with high bow trimming.— 4th, A Woman, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, thin face, very much powdered ; dress, navy costume, black hat with stiff brim and buckle in front; wore star shaped diamond earrings. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 64.— Bury ( Co.).— 18th inst., by housebreaking ( through back bedroom window).— Lady's 9ct. curb bracelet, small plain padlock attached; 18ct. old fashioned bracelet, plain ring pattern, stamped on each ring ; 9ct. old fashioned do., ring pattern, chased on each ring; lady's 18ct. brooch, round scroll pattern, garnet in centre, chased round edges ; small 9ct. chain, very fine link pattern; lady's long 9ct. necklet, fine link pattern, with old fashioned flat square pendant, set with small garnets and pearls, large garnet in centre, very old fashioned ; lady's 18ct. half hoop dress ring, set with 5 small diamonds, gipsy setting ; lady's 9ct. lever watch, No. 20179, key wind, white dial, Roman numerals, black pointers, engraved on back of case, top of watch missing ; missionary collecting box ; black morocco leather purse, 4 compartments, snap fastener ; and £ 2 4s. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 65.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 18th inst., from a shop till, at Denton, 6s. lOd.— Suspicion is attached to A Boy, b. 1913 or 1914, medium build, h. dk. ; dress, dk. blue jersey, shabby trousers, bebeved goloshes. Inf. to Supt, Proffitt, Hurst. Brook. 66.— Leigh ( Co.).— 17th inst., from shop door- way.— Gent's blue nap overcoat, to fit man 5ft. 6in., velvet collar, box pleat at back, and semi belt ( sewn down), 2 buttons on cuffs, double- breasted, 2 buttons, black Italian lining, and black and white striped glissade lining in sleeves, 34in. or 36in. breast, new. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 67.— Leigh ( Co.).— 18th inst., from shop doorway. — Gent's black vicuna suit, to fit man 5ft. 6in., vent rear of jacket, 1 breast and 2 side pockets, 3 buttons, trousers three- quarter lined, permanent turn- up, new. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 68.— Reedley ( Co.).— 15th inst., by warehouse- breaking ( forcing door with spade), at Padiham.— 6 bottles of whiskey, John Haig & Co., Ltd., Markinch, Scotland ; 2 bottles of Cockburn's port wine ; and 3s. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 69.— Reedley ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst., by housebreaking ( window insecure), at Colne.— Gent's silver centre seconds chronograph watch, No. 93936, Thomas Russell & Sons on dial; gent's gold double Albert, bnks fin. long, alternate links twisted ; 18ct. cigar- cutter, hammer chased ; and about £ 14. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— con I in ued. LINCOLNSHIRE. 70.— Scunthorpe ( Co.)— Cases Nos. 51, 13- 10- 24, and 59, 17- 10- 24, cancellcd. Thieves arrested and property recovered. 71.— Sleaford ( Co.).— 8th inst., from public house yard, gent's black enamelled bicycle, 24in. frame, turning rusty in places, Hercules transfer on head, 28 x 1 Jin. wheels, Cambridge tyres, rat trap pedals, flat handle- bars ( turning rusty), gas mask rubber handle grips, mudguards back and front ( front one has extension), piece of string tied on cross bar under saddle, ordinary small saddle and carrier on back.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stiff build, h. and moustache fair ; dress, navy blue suit. Appearance of a farm labourer. Inf. to Supt. Page, Sleaford. OXFORDSHIRE. 72— Bicester ( Co.).— Between 15th and 18th inst., from church, at Cassington.— Pewter tankard, with handle and lid, holds one quart, hinge of lid broken, stamped 1600. Inf. to Supt. Fairbrother, Bicester. SUSSEX ( WEST). 75.— Midhurst ( Co.).— 17th inst., from dwelling, at Fenhurst.— Red leather purse, containing 34 or 36 sovereigns and half- sovereign, 58 £ 1 Treasury notes and 10s. do.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, 5ft. 8in., medium build, small dk. moustache; dress, grey flannel trousers, grey sports coat with belt at back, grey Trilby hat, soft collar and tie. Entered house whilst loser was counting the money, pointed a revolver at her, took the money, and absconded. Inf. to Supt. Pennicott, Midhurst. WILTSHIRE. 76 — Chippenham ( Co.).— 15th inst., by shop- breaking ( 2 cases), through skylight at back, and releasing catch of back window— Brown leather cash bag, torn one side and been repaired ; and about £ 29 16s.— Suspicion is attached to John James Searle, C. R. O. No. 105- 12, Case No. 282, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1883, 5ft. 5iin., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, scar on throat and thumbs. A labourer ; native of Aldershot. Pre. con. of burglay, cyclestealing, receiving, shopbreaking and minor offences at GLOUCESTER, LEWES, TIS- BURY DURHAM, BATH, SWINDON ( John James Searle), PORTSMOUTH ( John Shann), PEWSEY ( William Gordon) and ATHY ( George Barrington). Inf. to Supt. Zebedee, Chippenham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 73. Brighton ( Boro.).— 18th inst,, from hotel bedroom, fancy gold pendant, lyre shape, half pearl in centre, surrounded diamonds, pear shape pearl drop with small diamond over pearl, attached to fine platinum chain, silver split ring fastening. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. 74. Brighton ( Boro.). - 19th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking window at back).— Lady's 18ct. wristlet watch, Roman figures, gold hands, on black moire band, dent near winder ; 9ct. heavy pattern chain bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached ; gold bar brooch, shamrock in centre ; round do., blue stone in centre ; gold neckchain, very fine, gold figure of Thumbs- up attached ; do., winkle with pearl in centre attached ; long black leather handbag ; Onoto fountain pen ; and £ 4. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 77 — Sheffield ( City).— 19th inst., by warehouse- breaking ( breaking pane of glass).— 9 pyrometers ( 2 4ft., 6 5Jft., 1 7Jft.), containing one wire of pure platinum, and one wire containing 10 per cent of rodium, 1/ 8 m. m. in diameter, each wire has tiny ball at one end and the other end shows signs of flattening, total weight 4iozs. troy. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PROPERTY FOUND. SURREY. 78.— Guildford ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 74, 26- 9- 24. Additional inf.: Bicycle aban- doned by Reginald Easterbrook, C. R. O. No. 1518- 13, Case No. 27 current issue. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors). New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 79.— K Division. — 18th or 19th inst.. " Zebre," 1913 model. LF- 7461. Chassis No. A. 3.- 12- 1165. Engine No. 1165. 6 H P. Bevel drive. Two seater body. Colour green. Upholstery green leather. No gear box cover or footboards. Excise Licence, 4- 1- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 80 — R Division.— 20th inst.. " Hillman," 1921 model. XH- 5533. Serial No. P. 2062. 11 H P. Worm drive. Coupe body. Colour maroon and black. Upholstery Bedford Cord with loose fawn covers. Spot It. on offside windscreen. Automatic windscreen wiper. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 24, attached. Registration Book with Registration Authority. 81.— S Division.— Adverting to Case No. 80. 10- 10- 24. Additional inf.— Tyres should read Dunlop Cord, not Michelin. Electric lighting. Lucas lamps. All enamelled black. Automatic wiper fitted to windscreen. MOTOR CYCLES. METROI- OUTAN POLICE DISTRICT 82 — H Division.— Between 27th ult. and 18th inst., B. S. A.," soio: 1919 model XF- 3391 Frame No. 31068. Engine No. 30889 31247 4i H. P. Colour, frame black, tank dk green. Belt drive. B. S. A. on tank CLE. (? E I C.) magneto. Lucas acetylene lamps front and rear. Aluminium gear box. Klaxon horn Excise Licence, issued 19- 7- 24: expired 30- 9- 24: attached. Loser holds Registration Book. Engine No. 88907. 3i H. P. Chain drive. Usual Triumph colours. Lugs attached for sidecar. Two dents on each side of tank near centre. Dent at back of front head light. Front regis- tration plate bent to first number and latter number repainted. Front mudguard stay missing. Flag stave attached to front number plate. Dunlop tyres well worn. Footrests, both slightly bent. A. C. U. badge on right handle- bar. Brooks saddle, kit bags either side, both locked. Electric lighting. Lucas magdyno. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. S4.— C Division.—" Morris Cowley," Cases No. s 49, 29- 9- 24, and 78, 10- 10- 24. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 85.- T Division.—" Dalm," Case No. 81, 10- 10- 24. MISCELLANEOUS. WARWICKSHIRE . 86.— Birmingham ( City).— Case No. 81, 26- 9- 24, cancelled. Street piano found at Leek, no offence having been committed by the men mentioned. RE- CONVICTIONS. 87.— Frederick Glanch, C. R. O. No. 2391- 23, was sentenced at Hants Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 22- 8- 24. LANCASHIRE. 83.— Liverpool ( City).— 17th inst., " Triumph:" solo, 1923 model R. CB- 4094. Frame No. 329400. 88.— Henry Ripley, C. R. O. No. 5489- 22, was sentenced at Hants Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 22- 9- 24. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. RE- CONVICTIONS-- continued. 8!).— George Gabb. C. R. O. No. 20355.23, was, at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 15- 10- 24, fined £ 1 10s. See Case No. 24. 15- 10- 24. 90.- Edwin Parry. C. R. O. No. 12498- 20. was sentenced at Warwick Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. for receiving. See Case No. 50, 24- 9- 24. 91.- Harold Grey. C. R. O. No. 19160- 19. was sentenced at Lewes Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24. to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 25- 8- 24. 92. William Kilrane. C. R. O. No. 1152- 06. was sentenced at Sleaford P. Sess.. 13- 10- 24, to i mo. impt. See Case No. 25, 17- 10- 24. 93— Ernest Hambrook, C. R. O. No. 274- 19. was sentenced at Lewes Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 19, 6.10- 24. 94. Thomas Nolan. C. R. O. No. 827- 05, was sentenced at St, Albans Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 23, 8- 10- 24. 95.— John Collins, C. R. O. No. 8271- 14, was sentenced at Northants Q. Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 32, 9.7- 24. 96.— Ethel Dean, C. R. O. No. 120- 20, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 21 mos. impt. Fifteen other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 32. 3- 9- 24. 97.— Louis Claas. C. R. O. No. 140- 22, was sentenced at Oxford Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. for larceny ( 4 cases). See Case No. 39, 3- 10- 24. 98.— Arthur Humberstone. C. R. O. No. 309- 05. was sentenced at Brighton Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 1- 8- 24. 99 - Edward Sharkey. C. R. O. No. 906- 09, was sentenced at Knutsford Sess.. 13- 10- 24, to 2 yrs. impt. See Case No. 35, 26- 9.24. 100.— Arthur Page. C. R. O. No. 1505- 08, was sentenced at East Kent Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 12, 7- 7- 24. 101.— Victor Albert Bryan, C. R. O. No. 13788- 14, was sentenced at Bath Q. Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 15 tnos. impt. for warehousebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 50, 27- 8- 24. 102. Frederick Clarke. C. R. O. No. 18182- 18, was sentenced at Luton ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 13- 10- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 32, 8- 10- 24. 103.— Laura Miles, C. R. O. No. 2778- 16. was sentenced at Eastleigh ( Co.) P. Sess.. 13- 10- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 28, 15- 10- 24. 104 — James Wilson, C. R. O. No. 12094- 23, was sentenced at Notts ( Co.) Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 4- 7- 24. 105. Robert James Rayment, C. R. O. No. 4314- 22, was sentenced at Chichester ( City) Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 11. 21- 7- 24. 106.- Andrew Ross Paterson. C. R. O. No. 24866- 20. was sentenced at Neweastle- on- Tyne ( City) Q. Sess., 10- 10- 24, to 2 yrs. Borstal Detention. See Case No. 25, 26- 9- 24. 107.— James Alfred Kershaw, C. R. O. No. 19120- 19, was sentenced at Northants Q. Sess., 9- 10- 24. to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 11- 8- 24. 108, Anthony Connell, C. R. O. No. 548- 00, was. at Knutsford Q. Sess.. 13- 10- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 22, 11- 7- 24. 109. Percy Brown. C. R. O. No. 12315- 17, was sentenced at Warwick Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 41, 8- 10- 24. 110.- - Charles James Russell, C. R. O. No. 900- 13, was sentenced at Worcester Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 12 mos. impt. Another case of fraud was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 26, 1- 9- 24. Ill- Timothy Shorrock, C. R. O. No. 3407- 96, was sentenced at Worcestershire Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 23, 7- 7- 24. 112.— James Dorrington. C. R. O. No. 508- 12, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 18 mos. impt. for fraud ( 3 cases). See Case No. 16. 18- 8- 24. Wednesday, O tober 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 RE- CONVICTIONS continued. 113 — George Jones, C. R. O. No. 14269- 17, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 22 mos. impt. for burglary. A case of larceny was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 24, 17- 9- 24. 114 — Thomas Pinches. C. R. O. No. 16107- 15, was sentenced at Warwick Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 18, 18 and 18 mos. impt. ( cone.), for larceny and fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 34. 6- 8.24. 115— John Wallwin, C. li. O. No. 1604- 14, was sentenced at Leicester ( Co.) Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 12 and 12 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud ( 2 eases). See Case No. 27, 12- 9- 24. 116 — Harry Francis Shaw, C. R. O. No. 624- 14, was sentenced at Brighton ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 38, 23- 7- 24. 117 — Alfred Yockleston, C. R. O. No. 922- 14, was sentenced at St. Albans Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 18 mos. impt. for larceny and fraud. Seven other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 40, 13- 8- 24. IIS — Mary Emma Webley, C. R. O. No. 17548- 14, was, at Swansea Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 49, 27- 8- 24. 119. William Clarke, C. R. O. No. 1383- 10, was sentenced at Knutsford Sess.. 13- 10- 24, to 2 yrs. impt. See Case No. 34, 26- 9- 24. 120. - Alexander McCormack. C. R. O. No. 17732- 16, was sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City) Q. Sess., 10- 10- 24, to 3 vrs. pen. for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 48, 13- 8- 24. 121— Lawson Harris. C. R. O. No. 20484- 22, was sentenced at Worcestershire Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 7- 7- 24. 122.— Charles Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 4810, was sentenced at Hertford Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 4- 7- 24. 123 — Frank Read, C. R. O. No. 5869- 18, was sentenced at Luton ( Co.) P. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 33, 8- 10- 24. 124.— Joseph Brown, C. R. O. No. 16533- 15, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Sess., 9- 10- 24, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 19- 9- 24. 12.3.— Frederick William Taberner, C. R. O. No. 17502- 22, was sentenced at Warwick Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for museum- breaking and burglary. See Case No. 26, 24- 9- 24. 126.— James Howard Phillips, C. R. O. No. 24337- 21, was sentenced at East Kent Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 36, 3- S- 24. 127 — Edward Dale, C. R. O. No. 1540- 03, was sentenced at East Kent Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 30, 10- 9- 24. 128.— Percy Davies, C. R. O. No. 18026- 15, was sentenced at Knutsford Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 9 roos. and 1 day impt. for larceny ( 2 cases). Four other cases of larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 157, 9- 7- 24. 129.— John Fisher, C. R. O. No. S/ 117968, was, at Doncaster ( Boro.) Sess., 7- 10- 24, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. See Case No. 30,17- 9- 24. 130 — Sidney James Arthur, C. R. O. No. 12846- 19, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 13- 10- 24, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 10- 10- 24. 131- George Penman, C. R. O. No. 21729- 22, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 12 mos. impt. for shopbreaking, burglary and larceny. See Case No. 23, 17- 9- 24. 132.— William Thomas Gardner, C. R. O. No. 23024- 19, was sentenced at Kingston Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 42, 10- 9- 24. 133.— Frank Durand, C. R. O. No. 5491- 20, was sentenced at St. Albans Q. Sess., 4- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 17, 16- 7- 24. 134.— William Joseph Randles, C. R. O. No. 9201- 18, was, at Leicester ( Co.) Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. See Case No. 18, 16- 7- 24. 135 — Edwin Ganderton, C. R. O. No. 1295- 00, was sentenced at Worcester Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 48, 24- 9- 24. 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, October 22, 1024. RE- CONVICTIONS- continued. 136.— Lionel Butler Tomes, C. R. O. No. 20204- 22, w as- sentenced at C. L. S., 0- 10- 24, to 21 mos. impt. for attempted burglary, possessing housebreaking implements by night, larceny and receiving. See Case No. 16, 15- 9- 24. 137, Wilfred Howell Wood, C. R. O. No. 5651- 20, was - sentenced at Warwick Q. Scss., 14- 10- 24, to 18, 12 and 9 iuos. impt. ( conc.), for museum- breaking, burglary and eyolestealing. See Case No. 53, 24- 9- 24. 138 — Vance Brentmore, C. R. O. No. 17651- 21, was sentenced at East Sussex Q. Sess., 14- 10- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 23, 5- 9- 24. 139.— Francis Smith, C. R. O. No. 289- 22, was sentenced at Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City) Q. Sess., 10- 10- 24, to 15 and 15 mos. impt. ( conc.), for housebreaking ( 2 cases). See Case No. 24, 24- 9- 24. 140.— Harold Colverd, aliases Colvert and Calverd, C. R. O. No. 10268- 14, was sentenced as Robert Speedy, at C. C. C., 17- 9- 24, to 9 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, attempted fraud and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON, SOUTH END- ON- SEA ( Harold Colverd) and on E, J, K, S and V. 141— Henry Wilson. C. R. O. No. S/ 34424, was, at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 16- 10- 24, fined 20s„ and revolvers and ammunition forfeited, for being in possession of 2 revolvers and ammunition without certificate. See Case No. 17, 6- 10- 24. 142. Henry Barnes, C. R. O. No. (. 244- 17, was sentenced at Wakefield ( W. R.) Q. Sess., 13- 10- 24, to 18 mos. impt. for attempted burglary. Four cases of larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 36, 23- 7- 24. MISSING. LINCOLNSHIRE. 143 — Gainsborough ( Co.).— Edith May Turner C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7439. Case No. 121, 15- 10- 24. Inf. to Supt. Crowson, Gainsborough. FUMed and Published lor Hra Mujeety's Stationery Office by the BeceiVe* fof the Metropolitan Police District. Re* Scotland Yard, I/ ondofc, S. W. I. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. in INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 144 — Windsor ( Boro.).— For obtaining bottle of whiskey, bottle Bovril, tin of Nestle's milk, and ill), bacon, by false pretences. Mrs. Lawrence, b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft, 2in., medium build, h. dk., e. brown ; dress, dk. brown costume, large black hat ; respectable appearance. Was accompanied by boy, 3 to 4 years ; dress, blue woollen suit ; and baby, about 1 year ; dress, green woollen suit ( trimmed yellow) ; wheeled in folding wooden chair. Took furnished room for a fortnight, stating her husband was a traveller in fancy goods, and was endeavouring to obtain a shop in this town. On the evening of the 18th inst., called at a wine merchant's shop and ordered certain goods, and requested same to be debvered on the morning of the 20th inst., but was allowed to take away the above mentioned goods on promise of payment when the remainder were debvered. When delivery of the remainder was made, the woman had left her address. Appears identical with Mrs. Spencer, Case No. 6, 20- 10- 24, and Mrs. Raymond, Case No. 82, 13- 10- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Windsor. CARNARVONSHIRE. 145.— Conway ( Co.).— For larceny ( 2 cases) and fraud.— E. Mason, b 1879 to 1884, oft. 5in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. peculiar, short dk. brown moustache, large nose and feet, sharp deatures ; dress, dk. suit, grey overcoat •( with black velvet collar), bowler hat, soft print shirt, dk. tie, shoes ( much worn), carried pair reindeer gloves and walking stick. Obtained loan of 5s. on 16th inst. from secretary of a Buffalo lodge at Llandudno after stating he was without means and was a member of the Earl of Roseberry Lodge, No. 4077, at Epsom. On 17th inst. called at the secretary's house and obtained a further 10s. from latter's wife on a parcel which he left with her saying it contained secret documents for the Buffs. The parcel was later found to contain a lady's overcoat which he . had stolen from a lodging house at Llandudno. It was later found he had also stolen from a house where he stayed the night a double breasted dk. greenish grey gent's overcoat, Hepworth inside. Is identical with a man who on 16th and 17th inst. distributed leaflets advertising coal and printed by Griffiths & Co., of Manchester, for the Coal Saving Co. of Manchester. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pritchard, Conway, CHESHIRE. 146.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).- For carnally knowing Jessie Nolan, on or about 9th ult,— Hugh Boyd, b. 1898, about 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. believed clean shaven, believed tattooed on right nrm ; dress, brown suit and fawn raincoat or mackintosh. Believed native of Ireland. Probably accompanied by Jessie Nolan, alias Jessie Flem- ming, b. 1909, 5ft. 4in., good build, c. fresh, h. It. brown ( rolled up in a coil at the back), e. bluish grey, full face ; dress, navy blue costume ( trimmed with black braid), brown blanket coat with large collar, black stockings, brown straw hat ( trimmed with brown ribbon), shoes. Absconded 20th inst. and may endeavour to leave for Ireland. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Birkenhead. LANCASHIRE. £ 5 Reward. 147. Warrington ( Boro.).— For leaving his wife and six children chargeable to the common fund of Warrington Union, July 11th, 1924.—' William Gates, alias Yates, b. 1888, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. pale, h. dk.. e. dk. brown, clean shaven, round face. A window cleaner or photographer. The above reward will be paid by the Guardians of the Warrington Union for such information as will lead to the arrest of Gates. Warrant issued. Information to the C. C., Warrington. SUSSEX ( EAST). 148.— Battle ( Co.).— For defilement of a girl between 13 and 16 yrs. of age, at Burwash Weald, between 1st and 25th December, 1923.— William Lulham, b. 1888, 5ft, 7 or 8in., medium build, c. fresh, e. brown; dress, dk. morning coat, corduroy trousers, It. cap, heavy boots. A farm labourer. Native of Burwash. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Braine, Battle. SUSSEX ( WEST). 149.— Arundel ( Co.).— For steabng ( lodgings), at Littlehampton, £ 24 10s. and lady's gold^ neck- chain, small links, about 3ft. long, glass pendant 16 THE POLICE APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— contin UP/ 1. attached, containing lock of hair. Williams, h. 1894, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, h. and fmall moustache fair, bad teeth, prominent nose, bad feet ; dress, fawn raincoat with belt, greenish Trilby hat, brownish- grey sports coat, grey flannel trousers, blue socks with white stripes, patent boots with white cloth tops. Engaged lodgings, 18th i st., stated he had been sent as a checker at the local Westminster Bank ( false), and absconded 20th inst., taking the property with him. Identical with — Williams, Cases Nos. 9 and 50. 17 U » - 24. Warrant issued. Tnf. to Insp. Thomas, Arundel. GAZETTE. Wednesday. October 22. 1924 YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 150.— Sheffield ( City).— For obtaining a dinner suit by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 7tli inst.— J. C. Turner, b. 1S69 to 1879, 5ft, 3in., well built, c. pale, h. brown, clean shaven, flabby features, plausible, wears a cameo or diamond ring, and occasionally wears glasses ; dress, bowler hat, collar and tic with gold ring round tie, navy blue suit, dk. overcoat, spats. Called at a clothier's shop, produced a business card repre- senting himself as the Managing Director of the Walker Trading Company, 190, Regent- street, London, S. W. I, tendered in payment for suit, cheque for £ 5 5s., No. A/ V 21697, on London County Westminster and Parr's Bank. Ltd., Bayswater Branch, which cheque has been returned by the Bank marked No Account. Also obtained a portable Remington typewriter, No. NK 36473, by worthless rheque, No. C/ 5 L5/ C 419768, on the Midland Bank, Limited, Cambridge Circus. London. W. C. 2, for £ 14, payable to William Johnson. Also obtained the sum of £ 5 by similar worthless cheque tendered to a taxi driver, and attempted to obtain 100 Corona cigars and a motor cycle. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield.