THE POLICE SI GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SEKIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1925. No. 19, VOL. XII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed 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 of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. SPECIAL NOTICE In order that it may be possible, in all suitable cases, to publish with more detail particulars respecting Persons in Custody, it is requested that all Forces when ( a) forwarding finger prints, ( 6) making application to Prison Governors for finger prints to be forwarded or ( c) notifying this office, will state, briefly, the method adopted by prisoners in committing offences, viz. :— ( 1) fraud- food and lodgings ( posing as chauffeur); ( 2) housebreaking— forcing window at rear of premises ; ( 3) larceny— hotel ( using false keys) ; ( 4) shopbreaking— breaking jeweller's window, etc. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C Division.— For stealing ( servant), red leather case, 3in. by 2in., containing pair pearl earrings ; 1 old paste do.; 1 cut steel do.; 1 blue morane do. ; Overseas League brooch ; turquoise and silver necklet; gent's white handkerchief ; pair old- fashioned seed pearl earrings; old- fashioned gold brooch ; imitation pearl necklace ; long coral chain ; large turquoise and diamond circular brooch ( convertible to pendant) ; large patent leather bag ; red note book, visiting cards and memo. ; gold and turquoise chain ; powder puff in yellow metal case; looking glass ; tube lip salve ; pair gold rimmed eyeglasses ; small red leather purse ; brown leather despatch case, 12in. by 10in., with green leather and velvet tray ; diamond marquise ring ; half- hoop diamond do.; ring set 2 rubies and 3 diamonds ; diamond and sapphire do.; do., set turquoise and pearl, heart shape ; 3 small rings ( 1 emerald ; 1 sapphire ; 1 diamond) ; gold cigarette case, Noll from Dar, August 6th, 1905 or 1906, and crest inside; gold matchbox, Noll across front; horseshoe brooch, set amethysts ; thin gold chain ; 4 gold chain bracelets ( 1 set turquoise at intervals; 1 plain; 1 set turquoise fastening and turquoise drop ; 1 with sign of Zodiac and heart); old gold pin, with fine gold chain attached; gold wire bracelet, with Decima thereon; triangle paste ornament; and £ 2 15s.— Edith Ward, aliases Mary Hunt, E. C. Robertson, Margaret West and Edith Webster, C. R. O. No. 10345- 23, b. 1901, 5ft. l£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, stoops, speaks quietly, mole 1. cheek, 3 2 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. Friday, February 13, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT.— continued. small moles rt. cheek ; dress, long black coat ( trimmed brown fur collar and cuffs), small cinnamon coloured hat with high crown. A waitress ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on C. Obtained situation as housemaid, with false references, and during loser's absence, absconded with above property. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 2.— Macclesfield ( Co.).— For housebreaking and stealing property, Case No. 23, 2- 2- 25 John Smith, b. 1901 to 1903, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, o. sallow, h. dk., e. sunken, clean shaven, high cheekbones, prominent ears, well spoken ; dress, dk. grey coat and cap, blue striped shirt, no collar or muffler, boots. A farm labourer. Inf. to Supt. Hindley, Macclesfield. ESSEX. 3.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Adverting^ to Case No. 98, 6- 2- 25.— Albert Sands, C. R. O. No. 103- 20. Additional inf. : Opened an accouut with the Westminster Bank, Upminster, 19th ult., in name of Charlie Bo wen, and was issued with cheque book, containing cheques, Nos. A 70201- 50. A number of these cheques have since been returned marked R. D. Also had an account with Barclay's Bank, Southend- on- Sea, and is believed to be in possession of cheque book on that bank. Additional property stolen— Antimony tea caddy ; aneroid barometer, in mahogany case j set fish servers, in case ; some fish knives and forks ; 2 large travelling trunks ; large down bed quilt; small do.; 6 large quilts ; 6 sheets ; 4 bath towels ; caso of dessert knives and forks ; Queen Anne measuring tea spoon ; 2 pairs plated sugar tongs ; carved ivory vase, lid with arms thereon ; set carved ivory chessmen, in box; carved ivory West African tusk ; large ivory scimitar paper knife ; 3 presentation books, titles— Harry Vane the Younger, A Scotch Earl and A House of Peek ; copy of Punch ; some Italian point lace and baby's robes ; Indian lace collar and cuffs ; 3 new linen and lace afternoon tea cloths ; Chinese work do., 2 blue dragons thereon; long satin scarf, deep pale mauve and white fringe ; some linen and serviettes; some photographs; case tea knives. His family comprised Eric, age 16 ; Joyce, 15 ; Phyllis, 14 ; Marjorie, 12 ; Nora, 10 ; Kenneth, 6 ; and Douglas, 4 yrs. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. HERTFORDSHIRE . 4 — St. Albans ( City).— For fraud.— Reginald Easterbrook, aliases Harry White, Tailsby, Albert Dunmore, Reginald Tucker, Cush, Smith, Harry Trelby, Richard Easterbrook, Tiddesley, Tyldesley, Tidsley, Tilsey, Ted Coles, Tinsley and Harry, C. R. O. No. 1518- 13, Cases Nos. 222, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), 249, Supplement B ( Vol. XI.), and 122, 4- 2- 25, b. 1893, 5ft. 4iin., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Woolsworth. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at GREAT TORRINGTON, BIDEFORD, SOUTH MOLTON, TAUNTON, SLOUGH, PETERS- FIELD ( Reginald Easterbrook), CARDIFF ( Richard Braund), BEACONSFIELD ( Albert Donmore) and on T. Stated that he was in the employ of the General Post Office Telephones, and required lodgings for himself and several men. Stated he had torn his trousers, asked for and was loaned pair telegraph messenger's uniform trousers, which he changed at the house, left, and has not since returned. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. ISLE OF WIGHT. 5.— Newport ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Union.— Cecil Edward Trigg, b. 1901 ( looks older), 5ft. 7 or 8in., well built, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, good teeth ; dress, blue suit, grey velour hat, brown shoes An electrical engineer, but may seek employment as auctioneer's clerk. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. LANCASHIRE. 6.— Liverpool ( City).— For uttering a forged bank draft for £ 525 on 2nd December, 1924.— Rene Berr, alias Bruno Stein, b. 1895 to 1900, 5ft. 10in., slim build, c. sallow, h. dk., small mous- tache ; dress, dk. overcoat, It. soft felt hat; carried Friday, February 13, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. a dk. attache- case. Gutteral accent ( believed Dutch or German). On 27- 11- 24 a draft for £ 6 9s. was drawn on the Bank of Liverpool & Martin's by the Amsterdamsche Bank, Amsterdam, in favour of Bruno Stein. On the following day another draft on the same bank was drawn for £ 525 in favour of Rene Berr. The small draft was altered from £ 6 9s. to £ 525 and paid on 2- 12- 24 at the Liverpool Branch to the above described man, who endorsed it in the name of Rene Berr. The later draft was presented to the London Branch of the bank on the 5th December by the Rotterdam branch of the Amsterdamsche Bank and paid. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 7.— Manchester ( City).— Edward Patman, Case No. 10, 4- 2- 25, is identical with Frank Pitman, alias Frederick Holmes, C. R. O. No. 12247 21, b. 1883, 5ft. lOAin., c. fresh, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. blue, scar rt. temple, mole rt. of nose. A dental mechanic ; native of Antrim. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclesteab'ng, embezzlement and a minor offence at WORCESTER ( Frank Pitman), DORKING, HULL ( Fred Holmes), GAINS- BOROUGH ( Edward Hutchinson Patman) and on R. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. WARWICKSHIRE . S.— Coventry ( City).— For obtaining motor cycle, Case No. 59 current issue, by false pretences ( worthless cheque).- John Michael Heatherington, C. R. O. No. 6257- 17, Cases Nos. 303, Supplement B ( Vol. XI.), and 9 current issue for description, etc. Answered advertisement in local press, 7th inst., tendered in payment cheque, No. 23/ 339929. from book stolen vide Case No. 9 current issue, which when presented for payment was dishonoured. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Coventry. 9.— Solihull ( Co.).— For house breaking, 7th inst., and stealing cheque book on London. City and Midland Bank Ltd., Knowle. containing 17 cheques. Nos. 23 339929 to 46. and 11- John Michael Heatherington, alias A. W. Lampitt. C. R. O. No. 6257- 17. Cases Noe. 303, Supplement B ( Vol. XI.) and 13, 6- 2- 25, b. 1901. 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, moles rt. of neck and 1. cheek ; dress, green suit, It. grey overcoat ( with helio stripes forming Sin. squares), collar, tie, spats, gloves, bowler hat. An electrician ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, fraud, cyclestealing and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM ( John Michael Gasken), COVEN- TRY ( John Michael Cook) and NOTTINGHAM ( John Michael Heatherington). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Scott, Solihull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 10.— Remanded at Wimbledon P. Sess. ( L.)— V Division case— till 16th inst., charged as Henry Mortimer with burglary ( 2 cases— lifting insecure back windows) and stealing bead necklace; silver wristlet watch, in dk. brown leather strap ; gold keeper ring, flower pattern ; gold bar brooch, with triangle, set pearl each corner ; imitation pearl necklace ; lady's velvet and fur coat; silver wrist watch, grey suede strap; silver neckchain and pendant, linked with pearls, loop suspended ; string graduated Milo pearls ; and £ 11 3s.— also with menaces and threats, and assault on female ( kissing her against her will).— Henry Melmore, aliases Harry Melmore, Thomas Marchmont, Stanley Beauchamp and Henry John Mortimer Melmore, C. R. O. No. 632- 08, Case No. 420, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1890, 5ft. 9£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. It. brown, clean shaven, quiet spoken and plausible ; dress, dk. blue double- breasted overcoat, belt at back, dk. grey check suit, It. brown Trilby hat, brown woollen scarf, boots. An engineer ; native of Birkenhead. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fraud, burglary, countinghousebreaking and minor offences at LIVERPOOL ( Henry John Wallace Mortimer Melmore), PETERBOROUGH ( Henry Melmore) and on E, G, 8, T, X and CO. 11— Remanded at Ashford P. Se » i. till 17th ii » t . charged with < yeleateallng.— George Henry Simmons. C. R. O. N< 16704- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. eon. of cycle- stealing ami larceny at BATTLE and on W. 1 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 13, 1925. PERSONS IN CUSTODY.— continued. 12.— Remanded at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as Florence Jane Knight with larceny.— Mabel Smith, alias Florence Rayner, C. R. O. No. S/ 167525, b. 1896, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A machinist; native of East Molesley. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence on X and Y. 13.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with loitering with intent.— Thomas Williams, C. R. O. No. 1292- 02, Case No. 126, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1876, 5ft. 4£ in., o. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, mole forehead and 1. cheek, ring 4th 1. finger. A labourer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny ( person), coining, uttering and possessing counterfeit coin, housebreaking and warehousebreaking at BIRMINGHAM, LEICESTER ( Thomas Chalk), MANCHESTER ( Charles Williams), PRESTON. EDINBURGH. LIVERPOOL, SHEFFIELD and MARKET DRAYTON ( Thomas Williams). 14.— At Northampton ( Boro.), charged with larceny ( trick), posing as a Police Officer. Thomas Pickford, C. R. O. No. 473- 14, Case No. 270, Sup- plement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1894, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A joiner; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at LEEDS, WAKEFIELD, HULL, BIRMINGHAM, WATFORD ( Thomas Pickford). OLDHAM ( George White), SOUTHPORT and ASTON MANOR ( Arthur Fisher). 16.— Remanded at Hull ( City) P. Sess. till 16th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises.— James Grant, C. R. O. No. 247- 06, Case No. Ill, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1887, 5ft. 3^ in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. hazel, E. C. W. M. and dot rt., anchor and star 1. forearm. A seaman; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, fowlstealing, schoolhousebreaking and housebreaking at DEVONPORT. TRURO ROBOROUGH, PLYMOUTH, READING, BURNHAM ( James Price), EXETER, WAKEFIELD ( Charles Arnold), SUNDERLAND. WHITLEY BAY, GATESHEAD MIDDLESBROUGH ( James Grant) and on T. 16— Adverting to Case No. 33, 11- 2- 25.— Arthur Sidney Brown. C. R. O. No. 17089- 19. Additional inf. : Drove an Overland motor van from Birmingham and offered it for sale to a garage proprietor at Ripley, stated the van was licensed up to the end of year, £ 21 having been paid for tax. The Road Fund licence appeared to be in order. Eventually the garage proprietor exchanged a two- seater motor car for the van with a cash adjustment. After Brown left with the car it was found that the Road Fund licence was forged. 17.— Remanded at Llandysul ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with burglary.— Stanley Victor Dyer, C. R. O. No. 17952- 23," b. 1904, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at PORTS- MOUTH and WHITEHILL. 18.— Remanded at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Samuel McWilliams, with fraud — James McNulty, C. R. O. No. 13285- 23, b. 1897, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A clerk ; native of Monaghan. Pre. con. of being found at night on bank premises at YORK. 19.— Awaiting trial at Glamorgan Ass., committed from Cardiff ( City), charged as James Shepherd with shopbreaking and larceny.— James White, C. R. O. No. 14801- 23, b. 1904, 5ft. 3in.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, long scar top of head. Pre. con. of larceny at EDINBURGH ( James White), GLASGOW ( James Shepherd) and NEWPORT ( James Sheppard). 20.— At Glasgow ( City), charged with fraud.— William Grant, C. R. O. No. 22146- 22, b. 1880, 5ft. llin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, 4th 1. finger been broken. A traveller; native of Glasgow Pre. con. of larceny and embezzlement on W. 21— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct. till 14th inst.— F Division case— charged as William Herman with larceny. Obtained situation as butler and when left in charge of a fiat stole jewellery and wine ( recovered).— Francis Henman, C. R. O. No. 16797- 23, b. 1892, 5ft. 7£ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, morning coat and vest, grey striped trousers, dk. overcoat with velvet collar, bowler hat. A butler ; native of Dublin. Pre. con. of larceny on B and D. 22.— Remanded at Penarth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— William Cox, C. R. O. No. 10386- 14, b. 1897, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Beckley. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and housebreaking at EDINBURGH, LIVERPOOL and HUNTINGDON. Friday, February 13, 1925^^ THE POLICE PERSONS IN CUSTODY - continued. 23,- Reinanded at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with threats.— Vera Davis, aliases Isabella Cassello Simpson, Isabella Mathieson and Kouger, C. R. O. No. 9078- 16, b. 1877, 4ft. llin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at CHATHAM. 24.— At Bridgend ( Co:), charged with larceny from lodgings of £ 3 10s. and a wallet.— Herbert Fowler, C. R. O. No. 15549- 23, b. 1900, 5ft, 3in„ c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at CHESTERFIELD. 25.— At Glasgow ( City), charged with larcenv.— Edith Moss, C. R. O. No. 3509- 17, b. 1896. 4ft. 10in.. c. pale, h. and e. brown. A servant; native of Wakefield. Pre. con. of larceny at LIVERPOOL, WALLASEY, BOOTLE, * WAKEFIELD. SHEFFIELD, YORK and LEEDS. 26— Remanded at Bedford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 16th inst., charged as George Newton with burglary. — George Thomas Willsea, aliases George Thomas Tooke and George William Tooke, C. R. O. No. 582- 07, Case No. 3, Supplement A ( Vol. XII.\ b. 1876. 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, scar rt. eyebrow, broken nose, boxer, star and cross flags rt. forearm, little finger broken, scar middle I. finger. Pre. con. of larceny ( person), indecent assault, housebreaking, burglary, shopbreaking, churchbreaking, larceny and a minor offence at NORWICH ( George Tooke), DEREHAM ( George William Smith), GREAT YARMOUTH, CAMBRIDGE, HUNSTANTON ( George Thomas Wilsea), COLCHESTER, WOODBRIDGE, LEXDEN and WINSTREE ( George Thomas Willsea). 27.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 15th inst., charged as Joseph Everett with larceny.— Thomas Mason, aliases William James Pomeroy, Henry Smith and William James Eastman, C. R. O. No. 944- 05, b. 1876, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, birthmark corner rt. eye, T. C. back rt. hand, rings 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1. fingers. A seaman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, fraud, attempted fraud, receiving and minor offences at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA, NEWPORT, BATH, BRISTOL, CARDIFF, MARGATE ( Joseph Everett), in CITY OF LONDON ( Thomas Mason) and on H, K, R and T. G A Z E T T E . METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 28.— E Division.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with embezzlement. Was employed to collect deposits from purchasers of house property, on behalf of the British Economy Association, failed to pay in certain amounts and absconded.— Frank Ellesmere, b. 1880, 5ft. 7iin., stout build, h. white, e. grey ; dress, dk. grey jacket, fawn woollen vest, grey trousers, dk. grey overcoat, dk. Trilby hat, white collar, dk. knitted tie, boots. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 29. - Bedford ( Boro.).— Remanded till 16th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises with intent to commit a felony.— George Newton, alias Lawson, b. 1883, 5ft. 3jin., c. dk., h. dk. ( turning grey), e. hazel, dk. moustache, high cheekbones, lost all upper front teeth, three indistinct tattoo marks upper part 1. wrist, flags with eight pointed star in centre with boxing man facing flags rt. forearm, scar inside rt. eyebrow, small scar above rt. eyebrow ; dress, dk. grey clothes'( garments odd), black and scarlet scarf, blue soft collar, black and white striped tie, blue striped flannelette shirt. A bootmaker ; native of London. Frequents race meetings. Inf. to Supt. Purser, Bedford. SURREY. 30. Reigate ( Boro.).— Remanded till 17th inst., charged with obtaining charitable contributions by fraud. Visit cinema halls, etc., in provincial towns having previously sent a telephone message asking permission to collect at performances for charities connected with hospitals, ete.^ Gladwyn Browne Clemens, aliases Clem Clements and Charles Vaughan, b. 1901, 6ft. lin., slim build, c. pale, h. fair, e. blue ; dress, It. grey suit, blue overcoat, grey Trilby hat, smart appearance, wearing horn rimmed spectacles, carries gold mounted military walking- stick.— Gladys Quelch Woolls, alias Mrs. Clements, b. 1887, ,"> ft. 2in„ stout build, c. fresh, h. fair ( bobbed), e. blue; dress, black toque and veil, long black coat ( trimmed grey fur collar and cuffs).— Leon Francis Barry- James, alias Woolls, b. 1910, 5ft. 6fin., c. pale, h. brown, e. blue, slim build ; dress, dk. tweed suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat.— Kathleen Barry- James, alias Woolls, b. 1907, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk. ( bobbed), e. brown ; dress, It. brown hat, fawn coat ( trimmed fur). Have visited Exeter, Portsmouth, Weston- super- Mare, Bristol, Cardiff, Torquay, Devonport and M. P. D. Inf. to H. C., Reigate. 1 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 13, 1925. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 31.— M Division.— Alma Simmonds, C. R. O. No. 3013- 15, Case No. 113, 11- 2- 25. Inf. to C. R. O. LANCASHIRE. 32.-- Seaforth ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant) clothing, etc.— Doreen Hunter, abases Dolly Hantergand Dolly Doyle, C. R. O. No. M/ 7523, Case No. 9, 12- 1- 25. b. 1902 to 1904. 5ft 2 or 3in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown. e. blue ( wears eyeglasses). Irish accent; dre^ s. long tweed coat, blue sage dress, felt hat. shoes . respectable appearance Obtained situation through kx al registry, And gave a typewritten reference from - school teachers' hostel. Dublin. During loser's absence absconded with the property. Inf. to Supt. Sharman. Seaforth APPREHENSIONS. 33.— M. P. D., C. R. O. Edward Hugh Fincher, C. R. O. No. 8113- 24, Case No. 75, 5- 1- 25. 34. — M. P. D., C Division.— William Grant, C. R. O. No. 22140- 22, Case No. 46. 10- 10- 24. See also Case No. 20 current issue. 35.— Cheshire, Birkenhead ( Boro.).— Frank Lawrence Wright, C. R. O. No. 9089- 23, Case No. 2, 6- 2- 25, and sentenced, 9- 2- 25, to 3 mos. impt. 36.— Devonshire, Plymouth ( Boro.).— Thomas Pickford, C. R. O. No. 473- 14, Cases Nos. K3, 20- 1- 25 ; 110 ( Bristol), 28- 1- 25 ; 60 ( Old Trafford), 2- 2- 25, and 57 ^ Manchester), J 9- 2- 25. See also Case No. 14 current issue. , ^ ... a 37— Devonshire, Plymouth ( Boro.).— James Grant, C. R. O. No. 247- 06, Case No. 5, 10- 12- 24. See also Case No. 15 current issue. 38.— Dunbartonshire, Dunbarton ( Co.).— John Gilmour, C. R. O. No. 20899- 22, Case No. 73, 12- 1- 25,. and remanded till 16th inst. 39.— Hampshire, Lyndhurst ( Co.).— Thomas Henry Barry, C. R. O. No. 20676- 24. Case No. 99, 6- 2- 25, and remanded till 17th inst. 40 - Lancashire. Church ( Co.).— Joseph Steele, C. R. O. No. 682- 08, Case Xo. 8. 8- 8- 24. and sentenced at Pateley Bridge ( W. R.) Pol. Ct„ 7- 2- 25, toi, 2 and 2 runs. impt.-{ cons.), for larceny ( 3 cases). 41.— Staffordshire. Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Thomas Seth Harwood Briggs. C. R. O. No. M 640( 1, Cases Xos. 40, 8- 6- 21, and 34 ( Greenock), 27- 7- 21. at Dundee, charged with fraud. PROPERTY STOLEN. CAMBRIDGESHIRE 42— Cambridge ( Co.) — 6th inst.. from golf pavilion ( breaking windows and door), at Great Shelford.— Gent's raincoat, believed It. fawn, Maker's name Dexter on tab inside, name erf Friday, February 13, 1 0 2 5 . ^ 1 THE POLICE GAZETTE. ? PROPERTY STOLEN.— continued. ESSEX. owner B. M. Jones believed written inside near collar, nearly new; trench coat; small old Gladstone bag ; large black and white check woollen scarf; white comb, about 4in. long; do., about 2in. long ; small pair nail scissors, loop parts rough edged. Left behind pair of old shoes, size 5 or 6. Inf. to Supt. Allen, Cambridge. DERBYSHIRE. 43.— Chesterfield ( Co.).— 7th inst., from motor car unattended, at Glapwell.— Fawn mackintosh overcoat, khaki cloth collar, lined white fur, single breasted, buttoned down front, ordinary electric Ford starting switch key.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1905, 5ft 6in., medium build, c. pale, h. fair ; dress, It. sports coat, grey flannel trousers, white muffler, cap, coloured socks, shoes.— 2nd, b. about 1895, 5ft. 5in., stiff build, c. pale ; dress, It. grey suit, cap, white muffler. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. DURHAM. 44.— Gateshead ( Boro.).— 5th or 6th inst., by shopbreaking ( removing stones from wall and forcing panel of door).— Gent's new It. blue serge suit, size 5 ; pair of gent's purple heather mixture tweed trousers, size 4, two side pockets, hip pocket, permanent turned- up bottoms, plain seams ; pair of gent's navy blue serge trousers, size 6, permanent turned- up bottoms, plain seams, greasy, a pair of dirty braces attached ( grey, with mauve stripe): gent's black and white check silk muffler ; pair gent's well worn grey striped tweed trousers, size 4, permanent turned- up bottoms ; navy blue jacket and vest, fining torn under arms, very large size, well worn ; navy blue jacket and vest, size 5; lady's nigger brown stockinette jumper, gold beads worked on front, round neck, short sleeves; machine knitted artificial silk jumper, lemon colour, crochet work on round neck, short sleeves ; black artificial silk jumper, with hand done fancy bottom, shabby. I> ift behind : a dk. grey well worn overcoat, velvet collar, tit a medium sized man ; pair of vciy dk. grey trousers ; pair of blue overalls ; pair of old black boots, size 9, well worn ; and a file. Inf. to the C. C., Gateshead. 45.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 7th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing door with instrument).— Lady's 15ct. watch, key wind, chased back, gold colour face, bevel glass, black hands, black Roman figures, ring missing, very old- fashioned and worn ; gold chain, about 4ft. long, long and short links alternate, with small ball between each link ; fine 18ct. neckchain, oval pendant attached, set amethyst, bar attached to pendant, about lin. long, believed set 4 pearls, smaller pendant attached to bar, also set amethyst; plain gold bangle, spring fastening, safety chain attached ; piece of gent's 9ct. curb chain, 6in. long ; paste crescent brooch, setting for 12 stones ( 2 missing); small silver keyless watch, lady's, chased back, Arabic figures on silver coloured face ; silver and enamel bar brooch, about 3in. long]; sovereign ; and 1 pair binoculars, German make. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 46. - Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 7th inst., from dwelling ( believed walk- in).— Lady's gold watch, key wind, gold colour figures and face, very old ; gold and amethyst curb bracelet, large links, amethyst in each link ; Post Office Savings Bank book, issued at Maida Vale, London, to Winifred Fitzgerald, 52, Cleveland Mansions, Widley Road, W. 9.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1885 to 1890, 5ft. 5 to 6in., clean shaven ; dress, It. grey suit, dk. cap. Calls at houses selling lavender in small envelopes. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 47.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 9th or 10th inst., from unoccupied house, at Leigh- on- Sea.— Eiderdown bed quilt, pink, white and blue, full size, in new condition ; pair vases, green, Venetian make, about 4in. high ; square cruet, with six bottles; do., plated, oval; 3 pickle jars on plated stand ; plated oval tray ; glass sugar dredger, plated sugar basin, pair circular plated salt cellars, ( all believed to have three legs) ; oval plated fruit dish, pierced edge ; aluminium kettle, to hold 2 quarts ; 6 casement curtains, lace insertions therein, 4ft. long and 21ft. wide. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. HEBTFOBDHHJBB. 48. - Watford ( Co.).— 3rd or 4th inat. ( removing glass of window, releasing catch, cutting hole in shutter and drawing bolt).— 14 dozen and 5 Dunlop THE POLICE GAZETTE. _ Friday, February 13, 1925. NORTHUMBERLAND. S PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. golf balls, new ; 1 dozen and 7 Silver King do., new; 6 Wood Milne do., new; 1 re- painted golf ball. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. KENT. 49— Canterbury ( Co.).— 8th or 9th inst., by housebreaking at Whitstable.— Old- fashioned gold keeper ring, chased ; lady's gold dress do., 3 stone diamond, claw setting; lady's sapphire and diamond do., 3 sapphires, 4 diamonds, claw setting ( 1 diamond missing) ; lady's gold dress do., set pearl and setting for diamond ( missing), claw setting ; lady's gold wire do , set pearl ; silver cigarette- case, striped with plain ring in centre for monogram, concave ; gold franc, Louis ; Jubilee sixpence, gilt Inf. to Supt. Ford, Canterbury. 50.— West Mailing ( Co.).— 9th or 10th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing back door with instrument), at Snodland.— Quantity of roll and twist tobacco ; several boxes Navy Cut tobacco, C. W. S., Windsor, thereon ; six libs. Red Arno shag, in canvas bag ; 20 packets ( 10) Navy Cut cigarettes, C. W. S. brand ; 3 boxes 50 packets Woodbine cigarettes : 20 packets ( 10) Player's do. ; 20 packets ( 10) Gold Flake do., C. W. S. brand ; 8 fancy coloured boxes cigars ; several boxes La Bella, La Contanta and Hemona do., in wooden boxes containing 25 in each ; pair child's tan shoes, size 5 ; 30 tunic shirts, some marked C. W. S., in yellow box ; 2 gent's green silk handkerchiefs ; 2 gent's red do. ; 5 gent's white hemstitched do. ; 10 packets cheroots, Nexum brand, 10 in each packet. Inf. to Supt. Wratten, West Mailing. LANCASHIRE. 51.— Bury ( Co.).— Between 31st ult, and 2nd inst., by officcbreaking ( forcing window with instrument).— 4- cylinder Thompson Bennett magneto, No. 23323, out of order ; and 10s. 6d. Inf. to Acting Supt, McHardv, Bury. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 52.— Peterborough ( Co.).— 10th inst., by house- breaking at Paston.— Very old pattern revolver, 6- chamber, barrel rusty and bent, revolving part out of order, rather large calibre ; and 2 3d.- pieces. Inf. to Insp. Hamps, Peterborough. 53.— Gosforth ( Co.) - By officebreaking ( breaking pane of glass and pulling back hasp) at Stannington Post Office, 8th or 9th inst,, postal orders : 1 value 20s., 1 17s. ( id., 2 15s., 1 13s. 6d., 2 12s. 6d., 9 10s., 2 9s., 2 8s., 3 7s. 6d., 3 7s., 3 5s., 3 4s. 6d., 3 4s., some of which bear Stannington Post Office stamp dated 7th inst. The number of orders of each denomination, which have been stolen, is only approximate. Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1890, 5ft. 10 or llin., broad shouldered, rugged face, clean shaven, small red lump on left cheek ; dress, grey tweed suit, cap, muffler, boots.— 2nd, b. 1895 or 1897, 5ft. 5 or Gin., medium build, stoops when walking ; dress, dark suit, cap, boots. Both have Scotch accent. Inf. to Supt. Irving, Gosforth. SOMERSETSHIRE. 54.— Taunton ( Co.).— 7th inst., from motor car at Corfe.— Lady's brown cloth long coat, Eiders- cutum make, three- quarter lined with shot silk, 2 pockets, square cut with flaps, bone buttons, tab on inside of collar bearing crest of arms, a plume of feathere, and By Appointment, Aqua- scutum, Ltd., 100, Regent- street, London, W. l. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 55.— Wolverhampton ( Boro.).— 7th or 8th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing panel of back door).— Gent's blue melton cloth overcoat, half lined black Italian cloth, half belt at back, box pleat, 3 outside pockets, velvet collar, black chainJianger ; gent's dk. grey blanket cloth overcoat, lined teddy bear fur, double breasted, 6 large black bone buttons, 2 outside and 3 inside pockets, deep collar, lin. pipe seams, tab sewn on inside breast pocket bearing words Londonus Registered, The Guarantee of Fine Tailoring, quarter belt with 2 buttons at back ; It. grey mixture check cap, yellow lined. marked inside The Jesmond over a shield bearing words The Gauntic Make ; It. grey black and white small check cap, yellow lined, words inside The Matlock over shields with Gauntic Make thereon ; 2 pairs gent's dk. grey tweed trousers, three- quarter lined, 2 side pockets, piped seams, permanent turn up; 2 gent's grey woollen cardigan jackets, 0 pearl buttons, 2 pockets, long sleeves ; gent's grey woollen cardigan jacket, bound at edges with dk. grey woollen braid. 8 smoked pearl buttons,