THE NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1925. No 37, 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 Desert- era 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. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Calderstones Mental Institution, 25 th inst.— William Johnson, C. R. O. No. 3339- 99, b. 1873, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. brown. A labourer ; native of Accrington. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, indecent assault and minor offences at ACCRINGTON, NOTTINGHAM and CHURCH. Inf. to above office. 2.— G Division.— For wounding with intent.— John Phillips, C. R. O. No. 1721- 16, b. 1895, 5ft. 5in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, boil scars back of neck, scar rt. cheek ; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, bowler hat. A shoemaker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, warehousebreaking and minor offences at GOSFORTH, in CITY OF LONDON ( John Phillips), GLASGOW ( John Thomas Phillips), BLACKPOOL ( John Arthur Phillips) and on G, J, N and Y. Frequents racecourses. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.— G Division.— For wounding with intent.— Arthur Phillips, aliases Arthur George Harris, George Harris and Toddy Phillips, C. R. O. No. 12941- 18, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, scar rt. eye, boxer, Buffalo Bill rt., butterfly, clasped hands, flowers, Good Luck 1. forearm ; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, bowler hat. A dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and minor offences on B and G. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 4.— X Division.— For stealing four bankers' cheques, Nos. C/ 13/ Y/ 49910- 15- 16 and 20, on the Midland Bank, Portland Street Branch, and forging and uttering banker's cheque for £ 6 10s.— Harry McGonnell, alias Harry Ford, C. R. O. No. 206- 17, Case No. 142, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1878, 5ft. lOiin., c. fresh, h. grey ( going bald), e. blue, clean shaven, tombstone, flowers rt. forearm ; dress, lounge suit, fawn felt hat, collar, tie, boots. An electrician ; native of Isle of Wight. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted fraud, fraud, and forgery and uttering cheques at WINCHESTER ( Harry McGonnell), EXETER, PLYMOUTH ( Harry McDonald), TORQUAY ( Charles McDonald) and on B, E and K. Was employed as indoor servant, stole cheques from cheque books in house, forged his employer's name to one and uttered same, obtaining £ 6 10s. Inf. to C. R. O. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 5.— Cardiff ( City).— Francis Whittle, Case No. 4, 23- 3- 25, is identical with Frank Whittle, C. R. O. No. S/ 40558, b. 1881, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar forehead and rt. cheek. An engineer; native of Cornwall. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at CARDIFF, PONTYPRIDD 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 33, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. ( Francis Whittle) and BRISTOL ( Frederick Prescott). Was remanded on bail till 10th inst., on which date he failed to appear. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. (>.— Aldershot ( Co.).— Case No. 106, 18- 3- 25, cancelled. Herbert Frederick Parker not now wanted for this offenco^ He is still an absentee from his unit and may be dealt with as such. LANCASHIRE. 7.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing from cafe office ( walk in), 24th inst., lady's black leather handbag, green silk lined, containing 2 small black leather purses, small Yale latch key, large do., lady's silver Swiss lever square wristlet watch ( opal dial, black strap and gold fastener), gent's nickel watch ( paper dial, German make), seconds hand), 2 nail files, letters, photographs and £ 4 10s — A Man, b. 1865 to 1875, 6ft. lin., medium build, clean shaven, deep lines each side of nose, well spoken ; dress, dk. overcoat, bowler hat; carried large brown suit- case. Appearance of a traveller. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. SUSSEX ( EAST). 8.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of Barkley, l>. 1885, 5ft. 7 or Sin., thick set, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, fair moustache ( inclined to ginger), false teeth, hps twitch when speaking, lame 1. leg, uses stick ; dress, blue suit, blue melton overcoat ( well worn), Trilby hat, black and white striped shirt, soft collar, muffler, brown boots. Stated native of Rotherhithe, Kent. Obtained lodgings, stated his wife was hang ill at local hospital ( false). On 18th inst., was given letter to post containing £ 1 Treasury note, but the usual receipt for same has not yet been received, and he is believed to have stolen it. Absconded 19th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 9.— Remanded at North Shields ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with stealing glasses from a trawler.— Robert McCabe, aliases Robert Steven McCabe, Robert Joseph McCabe and Robert Hastings, C. R. O. No. 9178- 18, b. 1904, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A sailor; native of North Shields. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( Robert McCabe), CARDIFF ( Joseph McCabe) and on X and Y. 10.— Remanded at Chepstow ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as James Love with cycle- stealing.- James Ward, C. R. O. No. 14435- 23, b. 1886, 5ft. 7in., thin build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny at HALESWORTH ( James Lowe). Has also cons, for shopbreaking and larceny in SOUTH AFRICA. 11.— Remanded at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., chargcd as Daniel O'Keefe with stealing cash from shop till.— John Ryan, C. R. O. No. S/ 496, b. 1868, 5ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar on chin. A labourer ; native of Cork. Pre. con. of larceny, theft by house- breaking, possessing housebreaking implements bv night, church breaking and minor offences at LETTERKENNY ( John Kelly). CORK. SCARBOROUGH, GLASGOW, * LINCOLN ( Dennis O'Keefe), HULL. GOVAN V ( John Rvan), DUNDEE. DUMBARTON " ( John Lyons). LIFFORd, DUBLIN, BLARNEY, MALLOW, TRALEE, BROADSTAIRS, SUN- DERLAND. DURHAM and WREXHAM ( Daniel O'Keefe). 12.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged with loitering with intent ( looking into motor cars and trying doors).— James Hodgetts, C. R. O. No. 10379- 18. b. 1900, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, bust of woman with laurels back rt. hand. Pre. con. of burglary, shopbreaking, gross indecency and a minor offence at TIPTON. ALDERSHOT and WEST BROMWICH. 13. — At Sheffield ( City), charged with loitering with intent. — Christopher Snee, C. R. O. No. 7815- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, cross, heart and anchor. Love, bracelet, rose rt., Mother, Good Luck, horseshoe, whip 1. forearm. A Friday, March 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. miner ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, larceny and cyclestealing at EAST RETFORD and STOCKPORT. 14.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged with loitering with intent ( trying doors of motor cars).— Thomas Tomkinson, C. R. O. No. 17284- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. l| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar forehead and back of head. A farm labourer ; native of Crewe. Pre. con. of larceny, cvclestealing and minor offences at NANTwICH and BURTON- ON- TRENT. 15.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Harold Raynor. alias Rayner, C. R. O. No. 3552- 22, b. 1888, 5ft. 3fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of larceny ( person), breaking and entering, burglary and minor offences at DOUGLAS 16.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. a. till 30th inst., charged as Thomas Wilson with stealing a bicycle. — Robert Leach. C. R. O. No. 11070- 22, b. 1905, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, birthmark forehead, dagger, D. B. D. rt. forearm. A heater; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at NEW- CASTLE- ON- TYNE, GATESHEAD ( Robert Leach) and NORTH SHIELDS ( William Thompson). 17.— Remanded at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as Reginald Lewis with stealing a Post Office order.— Gerald David Warner, C. R. O. No. 9648- 18, b. 1894, 5ft. 4jin„ c. sallow, h. black, e. brown. A comedian ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at MANCHESTER. 18 — Remanded at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with stealing overcoat from lodgings. John Wilson, C. R. O. No. 19469- 18, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, In memory of my Father rt. forearm. A kitchen porter ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at PORTS- MOUTH WIMBORNE and on C, S and Y. 19.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— S Division ease— till 2nd pros., charged a- Mary Maghon with stealing handbags from churches. - Ann Norah Hogan, alias Beatrice Hunter, C R <> No. 1181- 12, b. 1893, 5ft. 2in.. c. fre* h. h. brown, e. grey, burn scar back L hand. A servant ; native of Sunderland. Pre. con. of larceny at HEBBURN. WALLSEND, NEWCASTLE" ON TYNE ( Ann Norah Hogan) and on C. 20.— Remanded at Totnes ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged as Joseph Edward Ireland with stealing a St. Dunstan's collecting box and contents — Joseph Ireland, C. R. O. No. 16573- 24, b. 1898, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of impersonation and obtaining British pass- port by false pretences on CO. 21.— At Christchurch ( Co.), charged with stealing lead and copper wire.— John Patrick Dillon, C. R. O. No. 6872- 20, b. 1886, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, crossed flags and crown, Liberty and woman's Jiead rt. forearm. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, indecent assault and minor offences at TORQUAY, NEWTON ABBOTT and BRISTOL. 22.— Remanded at Hurst Green ( Co.) P. Sess till 1st prox., charged with obtaining money by false pretences.— Jabez Cooper, C. R. O. No. 791- 06, b. 1871, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar forehead, scar 1. eye and front of 1. ear. A grocer ; native of Rotherfield. Pre. con. of fraud and larcenv at LEWES, HAILSHAM and FOLKE- STONE. 23.— Remanded at Lincoln ( City) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as James Bannister with frequenting.— John Moran, C. R. O. No. 15701- 16, b. 1895, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. An ostler; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, shopbreaking, cyclestealing, fraud and minor offences at MANCHESTER, BELFAST ( James Bannister). BIRMINGHAM ( Frank Morgan), SALFORD ( John Bannister) and on D. 24.— Remanded at Glasgow ( City) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged as Sydney Douglas, with theft of wallet and £ 5 from hotel.— Sidney Powell, aliases Arthur Stevens and Sidney Stephens, C. R. O. No. S/ 16681, Case No. 91, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1875, 5ft. 5| in., c fresh, h. and e. grey, bust of woman rt. forearm. A clerk ; native of Newcastle ( N. S. W.). Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON, DUBLIN. BELFAST ( Sidney Powell), LIN- COLN ( Sidney Douglas) and on L. 25.— Remanded at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with being drunk and assault on Police Harry Vale, C. R. O. No. 16979- 21, b. 1902. 5ft. 6in., c. fre « h, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A French polisher ; native of Birmingham, where he has cons, for larceny and a minor offence, 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. Friday, March 27, 1925. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 26.— Remanded at Lincoln ( City) Pol. Ct. till 31st inst., charged as Joseph William Dawson, with larceny ( trick).— William Smithers, aliases Walter Stevens and Joseph William Scofield, C. R. O. No. S/ 170882, b. 1887, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. hazel ( blind rt.). A furniture dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny and minor offences on L, P, S, W and X. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 27.— S Division.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L), till 28th inst., charged with fraud. Obtained £ 7 from loser on the pretence of pur- chasing certain goods and sending them to Ceylon. Has also victimised boarding house keepers and his fellow countrymen in various parts of the country.— John Hector Fernando, b. 1897, 5ft. 8in., medium build, h. and e. dk., clean shaven, very plausible ; dress, grey suit, dk. green overcoat ( belt attached), soft collar, brown tie, It. socks, brown shoes, smart appearance. Native of Ceylon. Frequents Birmingham, Brighton, Eastbourne and South Coast seaside towns. HAMPSHIRE. 28.— Basingstoke ( Co.).— Remanded till 27th inst., charged on suspicion of stealing black enamelled bicycle, 24in. frame, 28in. wheels, Dunlop Roadster tyre front, Dunlop Magnum tyre back wheel, raised handle- bars, roller lever brakes, rubber pedals, carrier at back, Grimshaw saddle, bell on rt. handle- bar, No. 270548 on down tube. Stated he purchased same about 3 weeks ago for £ 1, between Dover and London, from a man named Vale.— James Markley, b. 1900, 5ft. 8$ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ; dress, fawn raincoat with vertical pockets, dk. grey suit, blue muffler, dk. cap, Army boots. Native of Ireland. A tramp. Inf. to Supt. Wyatt, Basingstoke. APPREHENSIONS. 29.— M. P. D., C. R. O.- William Hall, C. R. O. No. 4852- 25, Case No. 83, 25- 3- 25. .{(). M. P. D., C. R. O.— Walter Edward Ewen, C. R. O. No. 4851- 25, Case No. 82, 25- 3- 25.^^^ 31— M. P. D., C Division.— R. C. Vaughan Williams, Case No. 1, 28- 11- 24. 32.— Denbighshire, Colwyn Bay ( Co.).— Thomas Jackson, Case No. 26, 13- 3- 25, and identical with Thomas Jackson, C. R. O. No. 585- 14, and remanded at Abergele ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with larceny from gas meter. 33.— Devonshire, Totnes ( Co.).— Harry Fearne, Case No. 4, 6- 3- 25, and remanded till 1st prox. 34.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( Co.).— Jonathan Scarrett, Case No. 5,23- 3- 25, and identical with Jonathan Scarrett, C. R. O. No. 167- 13, at Ludlow. 35.— Lancashire, Leigh ( Co.).— Evan Williams, C. R. O. No. S/ 136870, Case No. 63, 23- 2- 25, and sentenced at Leigh ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 24- 3- 25, to 2 mos. impt. 36.— Stirlingshire, Falkirk ( Co.).— Archibald Hamel Carson, C. R. O. No. 20902- 17, Cases Nos. 19, 16- 3- 25, and 8 ( Edinburgh) 16- 3- 25, at Edinburgh. 37 — Sussex ( East), Battle ( Co.).— J. Cooper, Case No. 75, 23- 3- 25, and identical with Jabez Cooper, C. R. O. No. 791- 06. See also Case No. 22 current issue. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 38.— Heswall ( Co.).— 21st or 22nd inst., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with jemmy), at Moreton.— 3 Firth stainless table knives ; 4 nickel plated dessert spoons, C. A. & F. thereon ; 4 large nickel plated tea spoons ; 3 silver Apostle spoons ; carving knife, fork and steel. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 39.— Macclesfield ( Boro.).— 21st inst., by house- breaking ( believed duplicate key).—£ 15 in £ 1 and 10s. Treasury notes, and £ 2 2s. cash ( chiefly silver). — Suspicion is attached to A Man, l>. 1885 to 1895, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. dk. ; dress, dk. suit, brown Trilby hat, collar, tie. A note was left behind reading as follows : deer lady, sorry for the liberty taken but mi wife and kids is starving the plice seed us come at the front door, plice was at the prison winder. Inf. to the C. C., Macclesfield. Friday, March 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. HAMPSHIRE. 40.— Aldershot ( Co.).— 20th or 21st inst., from officers' quarters.— Lady's gold watch, keywinding, engine- turned back, white dial, Roman numerals, Kathleen Herriot Browne Guthrie and date { believed 1st October, 1872) engraved inside back, attached to gold chain with small heavy links, hook and gold winding key attached. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. HERTFORDSHIRE. 41.— Watford ( Co.).— 24th or 25th inst., from insecure shed at a garage.— Bosch magneto, Z. R. 4 ; Sims do., Z. U. 4 and 1 D. U. 4 type ; Solex carburettor ( all second hand).— Suspicion is attached to Two Men, Case No. 42 current issue. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. 42.— Watford ( Co.).— 24th or 25th inst., by garagebreaking ( forcing door lock).— Three Champion plugs ; 1 Lodge do. ; 5 Ariel do. ; 25 assorted do. ; 4 boxes Reynolds's chain parts ; 4 John handle grips ; 2 dry Ever Ready batteries ; 7 chain links, John Bull make ; Dunlop tyres of the following sizes : 710 x 90, 30 x 34, 815 x 105, ( 2) 765 x 105, 810 x 90, 760 x 90, and 26 x 3 ; Michelin tyre, Universal; 3 Stepney wheels, sizes 815 x 105, 760 x 90 and 710 x 90.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men, both b. about 1890, and about 5ft. 6in. ; one wore tight fitting raincoat and Trilby hat, and other dk. overcoat and Trilby hat. In possession of four seater touring car. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 43.— Accrington ( Boro.).— 21st inst., by house- breaking ( unlocking front door).— Five white cotton pillow cases, hand sewn, 24 x 15in. ; 2 white cotton bolster cases, hand sewn, 4ft. x 15in. ; 2 white cotton bed hangings, hand sewn, 3yds. x liyd. ; cotton print, 3yds x 1yd., red and green floral design, small flowers ; green and black flowered tablecloth ; lady's salmon coloured silk jumper, loose fitting, £ sleeves ; It. coloured wood brush stand, 18in. long x Sin. wide, small oval mirror inset near top, 3 hooks for brushes ; clothes brush, with handle, 14in. long, dk. back, black bristles ; ordinary clothes brush, It. back, with black and white bristles ; hat brush, It. back, with black and white bristes ( each brush has ring on end) ; black leather pocket wallet, 5 compartments, containing photographs of foot- ballers ; and contents of gas meter. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 44.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 21st inst., by garage- breaking ( 2 cases)—( 1) duplicate key, and ( 2) forcing padlock off door, at Bardsley.— Cowey motor horn ; Cowey speedometer and cable ; silver plated motor cycle head lamp and black enamelled generator ; metal watch in holder and bracket ; electric spot lamp ; pair pliers ; Schrader valve gauge. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 45.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 20th inst., from watch- man's hut.— Gent's blue cloth overcoat, cloth lining, two side pockets, one tab pocket, one inside pocket, to fit man about 5ft. 5in., G. P. O. stamped inside lining.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1890 to 1895, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. ruddy, unshaven ; dress, khaki trousers, peaked motor cap, boots, appearance of a tramp. Left behind dk. blue overcoat with velvet collar, torn in several places. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 46.— Grimsby ( Co.).— Between 18th and 20th inst., from hall of dwelling house ( door insecure), at Cleethorpes.— Gent's overcoat, navy blue smooth cloth, velvet collar, single- breasted, four black buttons in front, chain fastener, two outside pockets, two inside pockets, white handkerchief with blue border, 1. hand woollen glove, Trade Union card ( The Amalgamated Society of Wood Cutting Machinists, No. 10883, in pockets. Inf. to Supt. Falgate, Grimsby. 47.— Scunthorpe ( Co.).— 21st or 22nd inst., from motor car left in ditch at Gunness.— Motor seat cushion, about 4ft. in length and 12in. in depth, upholstered green ; small round clock, with white dial. Inf. to Supt. Johnson, Scunthorpe. SHROPSHIRE. 48.— Oswestry ( Co.).— Between 13th ult. and 14th inst., from a garage ( door open).— Lucas magneto, No. 7380, Standard G. 4. N. ; Bosch do. Inf. to Supt. Taylor, Oswestry. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 27, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 49. Whitchurch ( Co.).— 24th or 25th inst., by schoolbreaking ( forcing back door, bodily pressure). — Plain silver bangle ; lady's brown suede purse, partition inside, knob fastener; about £ 2 ; 2s. book of stamps, blue cover : and about 3s. worth of lid. and id. stamps. Inf. to Supt, Jones, Whitchurch. SUSSEX ( EAST). 50.— Hove ( Boro.).— 2nd inst., by housebreaking ( unlocking front door).— Gold and pearl band necklace, old- fashioned, pearls set in links sus- pended from the necklace ; do., pearls are smaller, necklace broken in half; lady's old- fashioned gold watch, keywinding, chased back ; lady's thin gold watch, keyless, French make ; lady's gold neckehain, fine link, broken in one place ; lady's gold neckchain, fine link, broken in three places ; pendant brooch, set garnet, amethyst and amber in shape of star ; gold and amethyst pendant, on small gold chain ; crescent shaped pearl brooch, pearls graduated, largest in centre ; pair gent's gold sleeve- links ; pair gent's silver do. ; broad gold band ring, set cross of Russian rubies ; rolled gold pendant, set around with paste diamonds, containing 2 portraits of small girls, aged 3 and 8 \ TS. ( one fair and one dk. hair) ; 1914 Star. Lieut. C. H. Harrison thereon ; circular gold medal, H. X. Harrison. IS. Swimming Championship of the Mersey, thereon . 3 miniature dress medals ( 1 1914 Star," 1 General Service. 1 Victory). Inf. to the C. C., Hove. WORCESTERSHIRE . 51— Worcester ( City).— 20th or 21st inst., by housebreaking ( breaking kitchen window near catch).— Four medals : Mons, 1915. General Service, ami another in the name of Thomas William Leek; iSct. plain band ring: 9ct, do., with small amethyst in centre; 18ct. keeper band do.; silver bar brooch, amethyst in centre ; enamel do., various colours; silver bar do., hexagonal; 3 lady's silver neckehains. very thin : 2 gent's silver watch chains ; gold do., with pendant ; 2 very old gold do., clasps broken on « « ch; osydised metal neckchain, with brilliants ami amethysts in shape of V attached : very thin do., with emerald and pearls, on small drop chain : string of imitation pearls ; several gold, silver, and mother- o'- pearl charms ; gold tie- pin : 2 plain gold studs ; 2 odd gold cuff- links ; 2 silver match- boxes ( 1 plain, other chased) ; lady's silver cigarette- case, monogram D. M. H. ; 2 small silver stoppered cut glass jars ; part of silver manicure set, viz. : file, knife, and cleaner ; 3 small stainless tea knives, bone handles ; badge of the Liverpool Scottish Regiment ; silver bell, Baby thereon in blue enamel ; about ilb. of Silver Line tea. Inf. to the C. C., Worcester. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor . Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. 1, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. LANCASHIRE. 52. Bury ( Co.).— 24th inst., " Morris Cowley," 15) 24 model. TC- 7504. Chassis No. 42582. Engine No. 42508. 11.9 H P. Four seater body. Colour grey. Black hood with patch at rear. Two Bosch magnetos. Electric lighting, two head, two side and one rear lamps, all Lucas make. Excise Licence issued 10- 1- 25, expires 31- 12- 25. Loser holds Registration Book. 53.— Salford ( Boro.).— Between 22nd and 24th inst.. " Morris Cowley," 1923 model. BA- 4244. Chassis No. 29529. Engine No. 28004. 11.9 H. P. Bevel drive. Four seater open touring body. Colour grey. Upholstery dk. grey imitation leather. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 25, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. G Lor CESTERSHIHE . 34.— Bristol ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 49, 20- 3- 25. Clifford Horace Le Page, C. R. O. No. 17416- 22. Additional inf.— Machine was stolen at Southsea and Page has been handed over to the Portsmouth Police. Friday, March 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 55.— Criminal Record Office.— Traced to the possession of Andre Balestra, b. 1880, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. turning grey, long thin face, very plausible, appearance of a valet, and said to have been employed at one time at Osborne House, Isle of Wight. A photographer— Leather dressing case, containing expensive toilet requisites ; large cash box ; 2 coral necklaces, crystal mountings ; several coral ornaments; gold muff necklace, with pearls ; tiepin, studded diamonds ; 3 do., set emeralds and diamonds ; diamond studded cross, set platinum, 2in. long, said to have belonged to King Charles I., valued at £ 1000 ; serpent, rubies and diamonds ; gold bangle, chain pattern ; gent's gold watch, engraved E. B. or A. B. ; lady's gold watch, Paris make, 1885 ; silver cigarette case, set 2 diamonds and 2 stones; meershaum cigarette holder, mounted 2 horses, amber mouthpiece, supposed Italian make ; brooch, shamrock pattern, set brilliant purple stones; gold fob chain, 6in. long, plain pendant and coloured brilliant in base, filigree, fin. wide ; 4 gold cuff links, engraved ; 3 gent's rings ( 2 set diamonds and 1 dark coloured stone ; 1 gent's gold signet, monogram E. B. or A. B.) ; piece of tortoiseshell, liin. by 9in.; Kruger half sovereign ; small trinket box, con- taining sundry gold articles, studs, etc. This property is in possession of the above named at De Aar, South Africa. The Police there are asking what may be known of Balestra, and suggesting that the property may have been stolen in the United Kingdom. Inf. to above office. DEATH. 56.— Frank William Bailey, C. R. O. No. 351- 13, died at Rubery Hill Mental Hospital, Birmingham, 23rd inst. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny, embezzlement and minor offences at HULL ( Frank William Bailey). STAFFORD ( Francis Hewitt Hatton), WALSALL ( Frank Fisher), ASTON ( Frederick Hatton), COLESHILL ( Frederick Hodgkinson) and BIRMINGHAM ( Francis Hatton). RE- CONVICTIONS. 57.— Charles Horton, C. R. O. No. 1754- 17, was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 23- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt. H See Case No. 18, 23- 3- 25. 58.— Hugh McCole, C. R. O. No. 24848- 20, was sentenced at Longton ( Stoke- on- Trent) P. Sees., 23- 3- 25, to 6 mos. impt. A case of cyclestealing at Southport was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 22, 18- 3- 25. 59. Alfred Charles Edward Stuart, C. R. O. No. 1290- 14, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 20- 3- 25, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.), for receiving ( 3 cases). A case of larceny at Oxford was taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 44, 9- 3- 25. CO.— Charles Thomas Beasley, C. R. O. No. 14559- 21, was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 14- 3- 25, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 27, 11- 3- 25. 61.— John Donovan, C. R. O. No. 3268- 01, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct., 21- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 34, 18- 3- 25. 62.— Albert George Clements, C. R. O. No. 12307- 14, was sentenced at Chipping Norton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. and at Bullingdon ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 21- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. to run cons. See Case No. 26, 27- 2- 25. 63 — John Donovan, C. R. O. No. 1297- 01, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct., 21- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 26,18- 3- 25. 04. - John Knight. C. R. O No. 3342- 97, was sentenced at Birmingham SeSs., 9- 3- 25, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 112,18- 2- 25. 65.— Arthur Millman. C. R O. No. 17269- 18, was sentenced at Exeter P. Sess., 20- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 37, 18- 3- 25. 66. Frederick Johnson. C. R. O. No. 21020- 24, was sentenced at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 23- 3- 25, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.). See Case No. 67, 20- 3- 25. 67. Charles Henry May, C. R. O. No. 770- 99, was sentenced at Birmingham Ass., 19- 3- 25, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 29, 12- 11- 24. 68. Stanley Buckingham, C. R. O. No. 11652- 19, was sentenced aH Stanley Robert Buckingham at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 21- 3- 25, to 5 mos. impt. for stealing a suit of clothes, one tie and a handkerchief from a boarding house. Pre. con. of larceny at LEEDS. 4 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 32, 1925. RE- CONVICTIONS— con tin ued. 6!).— Henry William Alexander, aliases Henry Alexander and Harry William Thompson, C. R. O. No. 107- 24, was sentenced at C. L. S., 19- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. for housebreaking ( 2 cases) to run cons., to 21 mos. impt. passed on him at Manchester Ass., 17- 2- 25. Pre. con. of receiving, larceny, burglary, house- breaking and minor offences at GRAVESEND ( William Alexander), STRANGEWAYS, PRES- TON ( Henry William Alexander) and on K and R. 70.— Leo Godfrey Dodwell, C. R. O. No. 3565- 22, was sentenced at Dublin ( City) Circuit Ct., 17- 2- 25, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 11- 2- 25. 71.— Dennis Manning, C. R. O. No. 24224- 17, was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 23- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 22, 23- 3- 25. 72.— William Gates, C. R. O. No. 8920- 14. was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 23- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 14, 23- 3- 25. 73 - John Smith, C. R. O. No. 4489- 22, was sentenced at Axbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 24- 3- 25, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.). See Case No. 70, 20- 3- 25. 74.— Harold John Maker, C. R. O. No. 8729- 24, was, at Sussex Ass., 7- 3- 25, bound over to come up for judgment if called upon, to remain in Police custody and return to unit under escort. See Case No. 31, 14- 1- 25. 75.— Alfred Thomas Stone, C. R. O. No. 4995- 19, was, at Gosport Pol. Ct., 24- 3- 25, fined £ 2 10s. See Case No. 21, 25- 3- 25. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76.— E Division.— Case No. 2, 29- 7- 21, can- celled.— Alexander Victor Robertson not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. LANCASHIRE. 77.— Skerton ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences.— Frederick Wilson, aliases John King, Knight, Turner, J. Johnson and Jackson, C. R. O. No. 704- 03, Case No. 61, 23- 3- 25, b. 1874, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. grey ( thin on top), e. blue ; dress, thick dk. blue overcoat, brown coat and vest, corduroy trousers, grey cap, white collar, boots. A labourer; native of Howarth. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at BINGLEY, BRAD- FORD ( Alfred Thompson), BIRMINGHAM ( John Wood), CREWE, CHESTERFIELD, WOLVER- HAMPTON and HUDDERSFIELD ( Frederick Wilson). Offered to lay down a lawn, asked for £ 2 to cover expenses, and was given £ 1, and failed, to return to do the work. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Friday. March 27, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BEDFORDSHIRE. 78, Bedford ( Boro.).— For stealing £ 5 Bank of England note and £ 1 Treasury note, 18th inst. John Trevelyan, b. 1891, 5ft. 2in., medium build, h. and e. dk.. toothbrush moustache. Hat feet. Engaged lodgings 14th inst., and absconded 18th inst. The notes were afterwards missed from a coat pocket in bedroom in which he slept. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Bedford. CHESHIRE. "!).— Stockport ( Boro.).— For obtaining 7s. 1 Id. by false pretences.— William Warburton, b. 1873, 5ft. 9 A in., stout build, c. fresh, moustache brown, full face, very upright : dress, frock coat, striped grey trousers, dk. brown check overcoat, bowler hat, boots. A traveller : native of Haslingden. Tailed on loser, stated he was now in partnership with his former employer and had called to collect an account and was hanie;! the money. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. FLINTSHIRE. SO. Rhyl ( Co.).— For embezzlement of £ 8 2s., 21st inst.. at Rhuddlau.— Alfred Riley, b. 1893, 5ft. 7in., slim build, h. sandy ( bald on top), e. blue, dimple in chin, slightly knock- kneed, sailor rt. forearm : dress, navy blue suit ( new), napcloth overcoat, tight fitting belt at back, grey Trilby hat, cream coloured gloves, collar and tie, grey socks, boots. Was employed as a painter and on 21st inst.. collected £ 8 2s. for his employer and absconded. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. 81.— Rhyl ( Co.).— For obtaining board and lodging and £ 2 10s. by false pretences.— Herbert George Sterrey, C. R. O. No 17858- 23, b. 1881, 5ft. 9fin., good build, c. ruddy, h. ( turning grey) and e. brown, clean shaven, erect, plausible; dress, blue suit with white pin stripe, It. velour GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. Trilby hat, collar, tie, It. greyish overcoat, brown brogue shoes, usually carries dk. leather attache- case. A sheet metal worker : native of Heathtown. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at BIRMINGHAM ( Herbert George Sterrey) and WOLVER- HAMPTON ( Herbert George Sterry). Obtained lodgings 26th ult., said he was travelling in farm implements. On 13th inst. handed landlady cheque for £ 7 10s., drawn by Annie Wright in favour of J. Lees, and was handed £ 2 10s. change. The cheque, which was on National Provincial Bank, Wolverhampton, was returned marked Payment Stopped, Mrs. Wright having stopped payment as Sterrey had not sent the money to her. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 82. Bristol ( City).— For stealing ( dwelling), 20th ult., silver wrist watch ( recovered) ; brown suit with faint red stripe, tab bears name of tailors of Connaught House, Kilburn, London.— A. J. Lawrence, b. 1895 to 1897, medium build, c. and h. dk.. e. brown : dress, blue suit with pin stripe, It. fawn covert coat, fawn Trilby hat with band of 2 colours and wide brim, or probably stolen suit. Stated he was a photograph can- vasser. trading as South Western Reproduction Co.. Goswell- road, London, lodged with loser for about 3 weeks, and absconded with property, 20th ult. Identical with Arthur Job Lawrence and Arthur Elvey, Cases Nos. 4 and 70, 13- 3- 25. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Bristol. 83.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For stealing suit case and gent's Rover bicycle, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, 3- speed Sturmey- Archer gear with control on cross bar, black enamelled, lined red, studded tyre back, Warwick tyre front, straight handle- bars with ( believed) 1165 stamped in centre, usual parts plated, bell 1. side of handle- bar, tool bag on saddle with Rover embossed thereon, cyclometer on front ( mileage when stolen. Season 3616, Trip 97 miles), large carrier on back, Lucas acetylene lamp on front ( bent, no glass). Strapped on the back of the machine was a black leather attache case, containing grey suit, with faint red stripe, 3 outside 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 38, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. pockets including one breast pockot, 4 pockets in waistcoat, fairly low cut, 2 slate colour buttons on jacket and 5 on waistcoat, trousers with 2 pockets and turn up bottoms, fit a man about 5ft. Sin. or 5ft. 6in., in very good condition : Auto Strop razor, with five Gillette blades, in blue plush case : sponge, face flannel, Pepsodent tooth brush and paste, square bottle of brilliantine ; military hair brushes, in brown leather case, with G. Daubeny written thereon in ink : suit of pyjamas, with yellow stripes ; brown tie, with green diagonal stripes ; book, called Ivanhoe, by Walter Scott, together with a dictionary ; strapped on top of the attache case was a brown mackintosh with leather buttons. Dick Edwards, aliases Letina Edwards, Edward Letina Edwards and J. Curley, b. about 1902, 5ft Sin., c. pale, h. It. brown, e. grey, small nose and features; dress, blue suit, large grey Trilby hat ( American style, dented in front instead of top, very noticeable), collar, tie. Believed native of London. Made the acquaintance of loser at local hotel, stated he would provide loser with lodgings and took away bicycle for the purpose of storing it for the night and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. LANCASHIRE. 84.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 19 10s.. 23rd inst.- Ethelred Daniels, l>. 1899. 6ft., medium build, h. and e. dk., clean shaven, London accent ; dress, navy blue double breasted suit, striped soft collar, blue tie with white stars thereon, brown Trilby hat, boots ; good appear- ance. Was employed as night watchman at Salva- tion Army hostel " at Strange ways. Was entrusted with the money to keep till following morning but absconded with it. Warrant issued. Inf. to the O. C., Manchester. 85.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing from cafe till, 20th inst., £ 3. Charles Harvey, aliases Herbert Smith and Charlie Harvey, C. R. O. No. 677- 15, b. 1890, 5ft. 4Jin., slender build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, ' e. blue, clean shaven, thin face, anchor rt., True Love. J. B. C. H., heart with J. in centre 1. forearm : dress, brown suit, soft white collar, front, dk. tie. In possession of mouth organ. A plumber . native of Stratford. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny^ oyclestealing^ and minor offences at MANCHESTER, SOUTHPORT ( Charles Harvey), SALFORD ( Thomas Jones) and OLD TRAfFORD ( Charles Howard) Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 86. Old Trafford ( Co.).— For obtaining quantity of lady's wear at Irlam. 23rd Hist.— A Woman, who gave name of Thompson, b. about 1897. Sft. Sin., stiff build, c. fresh : dress, fawn raincoat, grey woollen muffler, black hat ( buckle at front), grey stockings. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 87. Seaforth ( Co.).— For attempted defilement of female under the age of 13 yrs., 21st inst.— A Man, b. about 1885, oft. 10in.. clean shaven, thin features and lips, tattooed ring back rt. wrist, slight limp rt. leg : dress, It. grey suit, grey Trilby hat, collar, tie, boots. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. SUSSEX ( EAST). 88. Lewes ( Co.).— For stealing, 19th inst., wedding ring, gold keeper do., 2 nightdresses and £ 1. Mrs. Florence Howard, I), about 1883, Sft. 10in., very stout build, c. and h. dk., e. blue, false upper teeth ( several missing lower jaw) ; dress, navy blue costume, black hat ( trimmed spray of flowers), black kid gloves, black stockings and shoes, smart appearance. Engaged lodgings, paid Ss. deposit, and absconded 19th inst. After she had gone the above articles wore missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Waghorn, Lewes.