THE POLICE 111 GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, MARCH 30, 192.5. No 38 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 METBOPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed aa directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD. The Commissioner of Police oj the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1— Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 84, 13- 3- 25, cancelled. John Jeffreys, C. R. O. No. 18730- 21, not now wanted. Order of detention lapsed 25th inst. 2.— Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 2, 12- 12- 24. cancelled. Winifred Rose Barter, C. R. O. No. M/ 7479 not now wanted. Order under the Mental Deficiency Act lapsed 25th inst. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 3.— Cardiff ( City).— For failing to report.— Eneas McGibbon, C. R. O. No. 220- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, burn scar back 1. hand. A labourer ; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of breaking and entering, larceny, receiving, robbery, possessing explosive substances and a minor offence at BELFAST — Ernest Reginald Dott, alias Pithard De Dott, C. R. O. No. 2764- 19, b. 1892, 5ft. lliin., c. ruddy, h. brown, e. hazel, scars rt. cheek, forehead, first 1. finger deformed. A farmer ; native of Canada. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and burglary at CLACTON- ON- SEA, SOUTHEND- ON- SEA, HAY, ST. ALBANS ( Ernest Reginald Dott) and on L and W. May be dealt with where found. Portraits will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 4.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), 24th inst., diamond marquise ring, large size ; diamond and ruby gipsy do., set ruby between 2 diamonds ; turquoise necklet, about 12 small turquoise, pendant attached ; silver backed hair brush ; silver backed comb and mirror, figured pattern ; h v's gold expanding wrist watch, round, glass cracked ; lady's paste necklet, clasp broken ; cut glass powder jar, with silver plated top ; powder puff, buff, figure of woman's head and crinoline skirt on top ; glass powder bowl, lid painted forget- me- nots ; Italian silk shawl, pale gold with long fringe ; fawn velour cloth costume, coat embroidered silk braid, beaver collar and cuffs and hem ; long black marocain coat, embroidered on collar, cuffs and hem in red, gold and black ; royal blue and pale grey silk stockignette dress, skirt embroidered in grey, bodice in blue ; It. brown fox fur ; gent's navy blue suit, fit man 5ft. 8in. ; set pale pink crepe de chine underwear, with lace insertion ; pale blue do., with embroidered roses ; pale mauve do., with cream lace edging; quantity white silk ; about 3yds. pale blue silk ; mauve silk nightdress ; gent's white shirt, laundry mark 150 thereon.— Ethel Davies, alias Ethel Chappell, C. R. O. No. 4314- 21, Case No. 7, 30- 1- 25, b. 1901, 5ft., c. pale, h. brown ( bobbed), e. grey, 4th rt. finger missing ; dress, black coat with grey fur collar and cuffs, black close fitting hat with white trimming, nude coloured stockings, shoes, may be in possession of brown leather suit- case. A servant; native of London. Pre. con. of uttering forged cheque and larceny at BRISTOL ( Ethel Davies) and on F. For being concerned with above— Edward Alfred 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, March 30, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Davies, alias Edward Albert Davies, C. R. O. No. 8109- 21, Case No. 4, 19- 11- 24, b. 1898, 4ft. lOiin., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, may limp and use a stick ; dress, blue nap overcoat with velvet collar, It. brown suit, wide brimmed It. Trilby hat, butterfly collar, dickey, bow, brown shoes with round rubber heels. Pre. con. of larceny and forgery at BRISTOL and on F. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. 5.— Southampton ( Boro.).— Case No. 59, 2- 3- 25, cancelled. Netley Lucas, C. R. O. No. 1927- 18, not now wanted for this offence. KENT. 6.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— For obtaining 7s. by false pretences.- Reginald Easterbrook, aliases Harry White, Tailsby, Albert Dunmore, Reginald Tucker, Cush, Smith, Harry Trelby, Richard Easterbrook, Tiddesley, Tyldesley, Tidsley, Tilsey, Harry, Ted Coles and Tinsley, C. R. O. No" 1518- 13, Cases* Nos. 2 4, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), 249, Supplement B ( Vol. XI.), and 117, 4- 3- 25, b. 1893, 5ft. 4iin., thin build, c. fair, 1. It. brown, small ginger moustache, e. blue ; dress blue jacket and waistcoat, Post Office trousers. A labourer; native of Woolsworthy. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud, larceny and cycle- stealing at GREAT TORRINGTON, BIDEFORD, SOUTH MOLTON, TAUNTON, SLOUGH, PETERSFIELD ( Reginald Easterbrook), CAR- DIFF ( Richard Braund), BEACONSFIELD ( Albert Donmore) and on T. Stated he was foreman of the General Post Office, and required lodgings for himself and three men. Asked loser if she could change a cheque, which she was unable to do., but handed him 7s. Left the house, and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 7. Manchester ( City). - For bigamy, at Rusholme, 5- 6- 1922. - Norman Richard Grimshaw. b. 1897, 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. and h. ( inclined red) fair, clean shaven, decayed teeth ; dress, blue suit with white stripe, grey Trilby hat, blue overcoat, shoes. A window cleaner or boot repairer; native of Stretford. Believed to be living with a third woman named Ellen Mary Corbett, whom he bigamously married 3- 2- 25. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C. Manchester. 8.— Old Trafford ( Co.).-— For stealing from outside hotel at Flixton, 21st inst., gent's bicycle, black, red lined, 24in. frame, 26in. wheels, new Dunlop Magnum tyre back, plated cranks, rubber pedals, rusty upturned handle- bars, black metal mudguards, two lever brakes, bell, pump and tool bag attached.— A Man, b. 1892 to 1895, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk., clean shaven; dress, dk. overcoat, blue suit, grey cap, soft collar, tie, boots. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. — Worksop ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and 2 children chargeable to common fund of Poor Law Union, since January last.— Frank Davies, b. 1886, 5ft. 6in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A sinker or labourer. May seek work on public works. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Rodgers, Worksop. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE 10.— Remanded at Northwich ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged as Ivor Brookes with being found on enclosed premises ( rear of a shop).— Ivor Brooks, C. R. O. No. 2296- 25, b. 1907, 5ft. 2Jin., c. pale, h. It. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at SOUTHAMPTON ( Frederick Stockwell) and SITTINGBOURNE ( Ivor Brooks). 11.— Adverting to Case No. 33, 4- 3- 25 — James Grant, C. R. O. No. 19246- 20. Additional inf.— Entrance through insecure back window. Also charged with stealing silver challenge cup, lOin. high ; plated do., 12in. high ; do., 7in. high ; 3 do., each lOin. high ; 2 do., each 8in. high ; brown composition suit- case; flannel blazer, green and black ; 2 green and black ties ; case geometrical instruments ; postal order for 21s. ; stamps value 2s. 8d. ; and £ 7 14s. 7id.— Slim build, clean shaven, Scottish accent ; dress, black jacket, dk. striped trousers, dk. brown overcoat, bowler hat, linen collar, tie, spats, boots ; smart appearance. 12— Remanded at Chesterfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged as Harry Edward Lowe with threatening to murder.— Harry Lowe, C. R. O. No. 17058- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 2} in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of larcenv and cyclestealing at HUNTINGDON and on W. Friday, March 20, 1925. T H E POLICE G A Z E T T E . 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 13.— Remanded at Totnes ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged with stealing two coats and a cap — Arthur Ernest Jenner, C. R. O. No. 6452- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, anchor, ship rt. forearm. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealine, larceny and a minor offence at GREAT YARMOUTH, GRIMSTON ( Arthur Ernest Jener), TAD- CASTER ( Arthur Jenner) and on N and X. 14.— Remanded at Guildford ( Co.) P. Sess. till 3rd prox., charged with larceny from hotel ( walk in).— Angela Macready, aliases Dorothy McCready and Angela McCredie, Case No. 38, Supplement A ( Vol. XII.), b. 1898, 5ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A waitress ; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of larceny at TROON, GLASGOW. KIL- MARNOCK, ' EDINBURGH ( Annie McCready), BRIGHTON ( Angela Annie McCreadie), BEX- HILL ( Annie McCreadie) and on D, E and F. 15.— Remanded at Retford ( Co.) Pol. a. till 1st prox., charged with burglarv.— Charles Jones, C. R. O. No. 16- 21, b. 1892, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar rt. cheek, R. Grimshaw rt. forearm. A ship's steward ; native of Salford. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, shopbreaking, malicious wounding and minor offences at MAN- CHESTER ( Charles Kenyon), GRIMSBY and LANCASTER ( Charles Jones). 18.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— E Division Case— till 1st prox., charged as Beatrice Smith with larceny and receiving.— Entered a theatre, music hall and training college during temporary absence of porters, and stole property from dressing rooms.— Beatrice Rogers, C. R. O. No. 956- 21, Case No. 30, Supplement A ( Vol. XII.), b. 1901, 4ft. llin., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, North Country accent; dress, brown knitted frock, brown coat with fur collar, brown hat, brown shoes. A servant; native of Woolaston. Pre. con. of larceny at BRIERLY HILL, RIPLEY, DUDLEY, COLESHILL ( Beatrice Rogers) and STRANG- WAYS ( Beatrice Rodgers)— James Walker, as James Smith, C. R. O. No. 23042- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. 3fin., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, North Country accent; dress, blue serge suit, grey Trilby hat, blue overcoat with belt at back, brown boots. A baker; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing and a minor offence at LEICESTER ( Leonard Orlando Headley), HULL. MALTON, LEEDS ( Leonard Headley), BIRMINGHAM ( James Walker) and on E. 16— Remanded at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct. to 2nd prox., charged as John Thompson with conspiracy to defraud.— Thomas Rothwell, aliases Thomas William Rothwell, Thomas Charles Rothwell and William Rothwell, C. R. O. No. 318- 16, Case No. 244, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.). b. 1873, 5ft. 5Jin., c. sallow, h. brown ( turning grev), e. hazel. An agent ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, conspiracy to defraud, fraud and minor offences on D, F, J and X. 17.— Remanded at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct. till 2nd pros., charged as Harry Winstone, with obtaining food and lodging by false pretences.— Harry Winston C. R. O No." 419- 14, b. 1887, 5ft. 10Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, lost lower front teeth, slightly paralysed rt. side. A stone- mason : - native of Devonport. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealine and gross indecency with male j* rson at DEVONPORT. STONEHOUSE ( Harry Winstone), PORTSMOUTH ( Harry Goodall) and TOTNES ( Harry Winston). APPREHENSIONS. 19 Durham, Felling- on- Tyne ( Co.).— Henry Clark, Case No. 5, 30- 1- 25. 20 — Essex, Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.].- Man, Case No. 69, 27- 2- 25, and identical with Charles Wilson Bingham, G. R. O. No. 571- 11. Property recovered. See also Case No. 14, 20- 3- 25. 21.— Hampshire, Alton ( Co.) Richard Morris, Case No. 108, 18- 3- 25, and identical with Richard Langford, C. R. O. No. 23841- 20, and remanded till 6th prox. 22 Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boro.; — Gordon Maidment, C. R. O. No. 4158- 21, Case No. 16, 13- 3- 25, and remanded till 31st inst. 23 Lancashire, Manchester ( City). Ebenezer Smith, C. R. O. No. 4456- 19, Case No. 62, 23- 3- 25. 24 Somerset, Taunton ( Co.;.— Harry Winston, C. R. O. No. 419- 14, Cases NOB. 15, 31- 12- 24, and 67 ( Devizes), 5- 1- 25. See also Case No. 17 current 25 - Sussex East), Brighton ( Boro Man, wh gave name of Wilson, Case No. 47, 16- 3- 25, an' 1 identical with John Wilson, C. R. O. No. 19469- 18- and remanded till 30th inst. Overcoat recovered' 4 T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E. Monday, March 30, 1925. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. FLINTSHIRE. 26.— Rhyl ( Co.).— Herbert George Sterrey C. R. O. No. 17858- 23, Case No. 81, 27- 3- 25. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. 27.— Rhyl ( Co.). Alfred Riley, C. R. O. M/ 7538, Case No. 80, 27- 3- 25. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. 28.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window with axe).— Gent's gold wristlet watch, silver oxydised face, ordinary figures, black hands, brown suede strap with gold buckle ; 2 cigarette cases ( 1 silver fluted ; other plain silver, about 4in. by 3in., J. G. J, thereon) ; 2 curb bracelets, padlock on each ( one has safety chain missing) ; silver matchbox, J. G. J, thereon ; 18ct. tiepin, snake pattern, oval red stone in centre, pin broken ; 9ct. do., horseshoe pattern, set 7 or 8 small pearls ; imitation brown leather wallet ; and £ 13 2s. 6d. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. 29— Penrith ( Co.).— 26th inst., by shop- breaking. Climbing over wooden door 7ft. high at rear of premises, climbing rain water pipe and on to landing and breaking window. — Pair gent's black chrome leather boots, Derby pattern, size 6, Wheatsheaf stamped on sole and on one side of tab, C. W. S. stamped on other side of tab ; 5 metal wristlet watches, filigree, crocodile leather straps ; gent's velour hat, supposed dk. grey, plush finish, mark on leather band inside, Fur Felt, English Make ; gent's grey tweed Glen check overcoat, 24in. chest, size 3 ; Kropp razor ; Durham Duplex do. ( both razors in red leather case, marked Durham Duplex) ; old shaving brush, brownish grey hair ; pair small scissors ; and 3d. Left behind small tapered steel tool, with Caley's British Milk Chocolate stamped on handle ; grey and lemon check cap. Inf. to the D. C. C., Penrith. DURHAM- 30.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 23rd and 24th inst.— Grey tweed jacket, Norfolk pattern, belt attached, has 3 buttons on front and breast pocket, to fit boy 6 yrs. of age ; grey tweed vest, 2 pockets ; pair black lace boots, size 3 or 4, toe- caps, newly soled and heeled ; grey check tweed jacket, reefer pattern, large collar, double- breasted, 4 buttons on front, 2 on sleeves, makers name Hepworth & Son, Lynn Street, West Hartlepool, on tab at back of neck, to fit boy about 6 yrs. of age ; pair black rubber Wellington boots, size 10, with band of red rubber lin. wide round top.— A Boy, apparently about 14 yrs. of age, takes small boy into back street, asks him to take off his jacket and vest for the purpose of filling pockets with marbles. Also entices boy Friday, March 20, 1925. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E . 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— con ( inued. to take off boots, after this has been done the older boy picks up clothing and boots and absconds. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. ESSEX. 31.— Romford ( Co.).— 25th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door, bodily pressure), at Hornchurch.— Gent's gold stop watch, gold hands, No. 18879, name on back A. L. Whyte, on dial M. J. Russell; lady's 18ct. diamond cluster engagement ring ; 18ct. necklet, lover's knot in pearls ; 18ct. do., cross attached ; silver ring, with butterfly wing ; 18ct. bar brooch, aquamarine in centre with small pearls each side ; 9ct. heavy curb bracelet; 9ct. brooch, flowers in centre; 9ct. plain do. ; brown fiberite suit- case, 21in. x 12in., 2 snap fasteners, initials K. I. H. in black on outside; lady's brown charmeuse frock; lady's fawn gabardine coat; marocain jumper ; brown velvet evening cloak. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. 32.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Cases Nos. 82, 19- 1- 25 ; 37, 30- 1- 25 ; 46, 13- 2- 25, cancelled. John William Longstaff, C. R. O. No. 14152- 21, in custody for these offences and awaiting trial at Essex Q. Sess., 8th prox. Gold ring, gold brooch, silver and and cane Chinese bracelet ( 1st case) recovered. All property 2nd and 3rd cases recovered. 33.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Cases Nos. 32, 9- 2- 25 and 52, 6- 3- 25, cancelled. Charles Wilson Bingham, C. R. O. No. 571- 11, in custody for these offences, vide Case No. 14, 20- 3- 25. Property recovered. KENT. 34.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— 26th inst., by shop- breaking ( breaking window);— 7 Ingersoll Radiolite watches ; 12 stainless steel dessert knives, marked Butler ; 12 do. ; 12 electro plated dessert forks ; 1 ivory 1ft. 4- fold rule ; and £ 1 lis. 6id. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 35.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— 25th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing front door, bodily pressure).— Gent's overcoat, dk. grey, single breasted, blanket cloth, usual pockets, 3 bone buttons, buttoned through, black velvet collar ( new) ; do., heather mixture, single breasted, blanket cloth, usual pockets, 3 bone buttons, buttoned through ( new) ; gent's dress suit, black cloth, silk reveres ; gent's grey morning coat and vest; pair striped trousers ; gent's grey tweed suit, 40in. breast, 40in. waist, trousers permanent turn up bottoms ; blue serge jacket and vest, 37in. breast ( new) ; 2yds. brown worsted cloth, herringbone pattern ( new) ; It. fawn sable necklet. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. 36.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Case No. 51, 25- 2- 25. cancelled. Frank Ryan in custody at Manchester admits this offence. STAFFORDSHIRE. 37.— Walsall ( Boro.).— 25th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking scullery window and releasing catch).— 15ct. engagement ring, diamond in centre with 2 small emeralds on each side ; 18ct. keeper do., chased ; lady's 18ct. dress do., set 5 diamonds, claw setting ; lady's 22ct. wedding do., thin, very old, opal in centre ; lady's gold do., 3 crimson stones in a row ; small gold wire do., lucky pig attached ; small gold do., set 2 circles of crystals, opal in centre of each circle ; Oct. spray brooch, 3 leaves, pearl in each leaf ; 9ct. bar do., gold leaves raised on bar ; 9ct. pendant, oval, 2 photos of a young man and woman inside ; gold pendant, shield shaped, chased, pearls in centre and green stone drop ; 9ct. curb bracelet; 9ct. bangle, gold leaves raised on back ; plain silver do. ; pair 9ct. drop earrings ; pair 9ct. do., with 2 garnets ; silver shell purse, with chain, engraved. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. LANCASHIRE. 38.— Bury ( Co.).—" Morris Cowley," Case No. 52, 27- 3- 25. 39 — Salford ( Boro.).—" Morris Cowley," Case No. 53, 27- 3- 25. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, March 30, 1925. PROPERTY FOUND. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 40.— Gloucester ( Co.).— 21st inst., abandoned.— Gent's Speedy bicycle, Model de Luxe, frame No. 1964, black enamelled, gold lined, rat- trap pedals, Popular saddle, studded tyres, 28in. by Hin., in nearly new condition, North Road handle- bars, rt. handle grip missing, 2 roller lever brakes, 26in. frame ( dropped), usual parts plated but going r usty. Lif. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. RE- CONVICTIONS. 41.— Thomas Weston, C. R. O. No. 16745- 23, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 24- 3- 25, to I mo. impt. See Case No. 21, 23- 3- 25. 42— John Mackay, C. R. O. No. 15685- 24, was sentenced at Shrewsbury ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 24- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 26, 20- 3- 25. 43 — George Pearson, alias George Smith, C. R. O. No. 15054- 17 s sentenced at C. C. C., 25- 3- 25, to 12 mos. impt for bigamy. Pre. con. of bigamy, evclestealinc and a minor offence at TONBRIDGE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, BIRMINGHAM ( George Pearson) and on D and X. 44.— John Edward Hudson, C. R. O. No. 6375- 22, was sentenced at Darlington ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 24- 2- 25, to 2 mos. impt. for being found on enclosed premises. See Case No. 16, 20- 2- 25. 45. William Edward Whitehouse. r. R. O. No. 1212- 23. was sentenced at St. Helens ( Boro.) P, Sess., 25- 3- 25, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 20 20- 3- 25. 46 Alexander Innes Dickson. C. R. O. No. 9092- 23, was sentenced at Edinburgh ( Sheriff) Ct., 11- 3- 25, to I mos. impt. See Case No. 16.11- 3- 25. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. MKTROIMLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 47 Criminal Record Office.— Cfcse No. 2, 11- 3- 25, cancelled. Francis Higgins, C. R. O. No. M 7532, not now wanted. Order of detention lapsed ISth inst. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 48.— Bristol ( City). For obtaining a gold wristlet watch by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 7th inst.— H. B. Moore, b. 1880 to 1885, medium height and build, clean shaven ; dress, fawn blanket coat, bowler hat, well spoken, smart appearance. Wore horn rimmed spectacles. Purchased watch with cheque on Westminster Bank, Ltd., Queen's Road, Clifton branch, No. M94114, for £ 7 10s.. signed H. B. Moore, payable to " Bearer " Moore altered cheque by inserting " Notting Hill branch," where he said he had an account. Cheque was later returned marked " No account." The cheque had been purchased with another on same bank, No. M94113, from a local tradesman. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. 49. Bristol ( City). For obtaining food and lodgings bj' false pretences, 16th inst.— A Man. named Dunn, b. about 1877, 6ft., thick set, round face, clean shaven, speaks ( believed) French and German; dress, grey whipcord jacket ( large pockets), breeches, blue putties, brown Trilby hat ( old), collar, tie, fawn trench coat with belt. Called at house, represented he was a motor lorry driver employed by Sir William Arrol in conveying materials from station to new extension works at Avonmouth Docks ( false). After he absconded, a pair of gent's black shoes, size 6, nearly new, were missed by a fellow lodger. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. HAMPSHIRE. 50.— Southampton ( Boro.).— For abducting girl under 18 yrs.— Sidney Halifax, aliases Sidney Hallifax and F. Hall. C. R. O. No. 2M2- 17, Case No. 5. 6- 10- 24. b. 1S99, 5ft. 4| in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, Mother rt. forearm, lost 5th rt. toe : dress, grey suit, green scarf, dk. grey over- coat. dk. grey cap, black socks, brown shoes. Carried brown attache- case. A gardener, native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on A, D, F and X. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 51— Reedley ( Co. L— For being concerned with Frederick Brandon. C. R. O No. 4090- 25 and Walter Sutton ( Case No. 55 current issue) in r Monday, March 30, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. LATER INFORMATION— contin ued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. garagebreaking and stealing motor car ( recovered)- — Thomas Armstrong, b. 1906, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. grey suit, Army tunic, dk. grey cap, blue melton overcoat with belt at back, boots. A labourer ; native of Eccles.— Frederick Webb, b. 1906, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, navy blue coat and vest, dk. grey trousers, Army tunic, brown overcoat, green cap, boots. Are in possession of a Webley revolver and ammunition and a parcel of cigarettes. Inf. to Acting Supt. Adamson, Reedley. NOTTINGHAM SHIRE . 52.— Nottingham ( City).— For stealing £ 7 10s.. 13th inst.— Alan Bayliss, b. 1908, 5ft. 9in„ medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ; dress, brown pin stripe suit, velour Trilby hat, collar, tie, brown shoes. A motor driver. Called on loser, stated he could buy some furniture at Derby for £ 7. Loser gave her son £ 7 10s. and sent him with Bayliss to buy same, on the way Bayliss induced him to part with the money by stating he had to do the buying, later left him saying he was going to get the motor lorry, and did not return. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 53.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( servant) 24th inst., 2 suits ( 1 dk. brown : 1 dk. brown with broad stripe, 2 buttons front, to fit man 5ft. 4in.) ; double breasted dk. grej' overcoat, belt all round, flap pockets, half lined grey material ; 2 pairs American make hair clippers, Nos. 2 and 0, trade mark Bressant ; 3 razors, tortoiseshell scales, marked Spickerson on blades : pair scissors, marked Aeros, Engine Koppe. Solingen ; and £ 1 10s. - Mark Cohen, aliases Young Clair and Henry McGowan, C. R. O. No. 22731- 20, b. 1897, 5ft. 5in., thin build, c. sallow, h. black, e. brown, scar rt. eye and 1. of head ; dress, stolen suit, dirty check cap, soft white collar, brown tie ( with red flowers), cream coloured socks ( with green stripe), brown shoe?-, wore gold coloured tiepin representing football boot. A Jew and tailor ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and fraud at LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER, EDIN- BURGH. DURHAM ( Mark Cohen) and LONG SUTTON ( Joseph MacGowan). Was employed as hairdresser, and absconded with above property. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE 54.— Remanded at Guildhall Pol. Ct. ( L.), till 2nd prox., charged with fraud.— Lionel Stratford, C. R. O. No. 7183- 16, Case No. 201, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), b. 1900, 6ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey ( outer ring It., centre dk.). A clerk ; native of Chesham. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at WINDSOR ( Sidney Stratford), in CITY OF LONDON ( Leonard Stratford) and on A and Y. 55.— Remanded at Reedley ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with garagebreaking and larceny.— Fred Brandon, C. R. O. No. 4090- 25, b. 1906, 5ft. Uin., c. pale, h. It. brown, e. brown. Native of Oldham, where he has con. for larceny.— Walter Sutton, ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1907. Native of Alderley Edge. In company with Thomas Armstrong and Frederick Webb, Case No. 51 current issue, state they absconded from Grove House, Pendleton, 23rd inst., stole a Morris Cowley motor car, and committed other offences, and drove to Bury, where they abandoned the car. Broke into a garage at Bury and stole a Morris Oxford car, which they drove to Foulridge and abandoned. They then went to Barnoldswick, stole a watch from a jeweller's shop, broke into a garage at Foulridge and stole a Ford car. Drove to Farnworth, broke into a lock- up shop and stole cigarettes and chocolates. They then drove to Chester, where the}' abandoned the car. APPREHENSIONS. 56.— City of London.— Lionel Stratford, C. R. O. No. 7183- 16, Case No. 5, 3- 9- 24. See also Cane No. 54 current issue. 57.— Durham, West Hartlepool ( Co.).-- William Anderson, Case No. 25- 3- 25, and identical with William Anderson, C. R. O. No. 18702- 22. 58.— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( City). Edward Fitzgerald, Case No. 8, 2- 3- 25. and remanded till 3rd pros. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, March 30, 1925. LATER INFORMATION— co n t i nued. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 59.— Slough ( Co.).— 26th or 27th inst., by burglary ( 2 cases, plaster planks on window breaking, and releasing catch), at Iver Heath.— 3 silver bowls, 4 x 6in. diameter ; 1 do. punch ladle ; do. clock, in leather case ( front silver) ; 2 do. flower vases ; 4 do. photo frames ; do. loving cup, two handles ; do. basket on plinth, pierced ; 3 do. ash trays ; Queen Anne tea caddy ; Elizabethan cup ; Georgian vase, George II. ; silver rose bowl, large, llin. diameter, engraved A. V. M. V., E. M. M. M., 1906, initials entwined ; and 4s. 6d.— Suspicion is attached to John Gilbert, alias J. Jordan, C. R. O. No. 1823- 09, Cases Nos. 423, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), 287, Supplement B ( Vol. XI), and 39, 27- 2- 25,1). 1883, 5ft. 6iin., c. fresh, h. grey ( thin on top), e. blue, butterfly, clasped hands rt., basket of flowers 1. forearm. A fireman ; native of Bushey. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and burglary and minor offences at SOUTHEND ( John Gilbert), BUSHEY ( John Frederick Lawrence), CHESHAM ( John King), WATFORD ( John Lawrence) and on V. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. 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 20, 1925. T H E P O L I C E G A Z E T T E . 5 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 60.-— CO Division.— For conspiracy to cheat and defraud.- Moses Levy, alias Eric Levy, 1>. 1893. 5ft. 4in., medium builcl, h. dk., clean shaven, round face, wears pince- nez, respectable appearance. With Raphael Slackman and Harry Slackman. C. R. O. No. 21510- 22 ( in custody), occupied premises and traded as Levy & Co., Clothiers, and have for some yrs. been committing series of frauds. Will probably endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. • 51. B Division.— For stealing ( servant). 22nd inst., brown leather attache- case, M. S. or M. J. S. in black letters thereon ; 4 rings ( 2 lady's gold half- hoop, set 2 diamonds ; 1 do., set diamond and pearl cluster ; 1 do., set cluster of diamonds) ; diamond heart shaped pendant, on fine platinum chain ; gold brooch, set diamonds in shape of wings ; diamond and ruby heart ; long gold chain ; pair of tortoiseshell lorgnettes ; platinum brooch, set 7 diamonds in shape of spray; 3 uncut turquoise ; turquoise pendant: gilt open work box ; gold ball : lady's gold and crystal watch, ball shape ; pair of earrings, gold, set diamond in shape of flowers ; do., lapis lazuli, set in gold ; gold purse : pink cameo brooch, scene of ships, rocks and sailors, set in gold ; pale blue enamel and paste pendant; old Russian brooch, set pink pearls and garnets : French paste pendant, set in silver ; oxydised do., girl feeding pigeons in enamel on front ; " old paste necklace of true lover's knots and green stones ; imitation pearl do. ; bone brooch, set in gold ; pair of enamel cuff links, set 3 diamonds one side ; pearl the other ; pair of plain gold do. ; diamond partridge tie- pin.^ withg- ruby eyes ; pink pearl scarf- pin : £ 2 Georgian piece ; piece of old Irish lace : satin sash, lined chamois leather. Edith Lillywhite, aliases Ethel How. Ethel Laura Peters and Ethel Jones, C. R. O. No. 15009- 18, b. 1894. 5ft. 4| in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown : dress, long brown coat with fur collar, brown hat with bow at back, black stockings. A waitress : native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on F. Obtained situation as a maid at boarding house, stayed one night, and absconded with the property. Inf. to C. R. O. GOING TO PREss— 9.30 un. CHESHIRE. 62.-— Runcorn ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences, 31st October, 1924.— James William Sloan, b. 1885 to 1887, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, thin features ; dress, fawn raincoat, cap, collar, tie ; respectable appearance. Called upon shop- keepers, stated he was member of Liverpool Branch of British Legion ( false) and he was autho- rised to collect orders and money for insertion of advertisements in a calendar for 1925. to be issued in respect of Runcorn Branch. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. GL AM ORG A N SHIRE. 63.- Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining meat and money by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 31- 1- 25— James J. Keogh, b. 1890, 5ft. llin., strong build, c. fresh, h. dk.. slight dk. moustache, well spoken ; dress, brown suit, broad brimmed Trilby hat, patent shoes ; smart appearance. A cattle dealer ; native of Dublin. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. KENT. 64 Chatham ( Co.).— For stealing, from dwelling house, 27th inst., dk. grey jacket, G. E. Haywood on side pocket; dk. grey waistcoat; grey tweed jacket; grey tweed waistcoat; grey tweed cap ; fawn do., brown stripes; brown kid glove, Austin Read on button ; collar, size 15J, starched, marked No. W. 0300, M. M. D. ; gold watch, English lever, 8 jewels, H. J. U. on back ; gold chain, gilded farthing attached ( set red stone in centre) ; pigskin pocket wallet, G. E. Maynard thereon ; 3 £ 1 Treasury notes ; stainless plated penknife ; book of stamps ; 2 pairs brown shoes; 2 pairs grey trousers ; silver watch ; gold brooch.— James Ellis. C. R. O. No. 5114- 25, b. 1907, 5ft. 2Jin.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, stolen property. Pre. con. of shopbreaking at MANCHESTER* Percy Edward Wood, aliases Edwin Wood and Edwin Percy Joseph Wood, C. R. O. No. 16359- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, stolen 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday. March 30, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. property. Pre. con. of larceny at PORTS- MOUTH ( Percy Edward Wood) and on Z. These lads escaped from Borstal Institute. Borstal. 27th inst. Portraits will appear next issue. Inf. to Supt. Paramoor. Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 05.— Liverpool ( City).— For breaking and entering dwellinghouse ( forcing front door with instrument) and stealing, 24th inst., link amber beads ; Oct, curb bracelet, safety chain and locket attached ; do. gate pattern. Jin. wide, chased, safety lock and chain attached ; Oct. bar brooch, set blue stone in middle, 3 imitation pearls each side, small dent near end of bar, safety chain attached ; do., 3/ 8in. wide, 2in. long, fancy work at ends, cavity at back to hold lock of hair or photograph, glass covering of aperture missing ; 9ct. fine neckchain, 12 to 14in. long, made of number of small links and then bar with holes in, alternately, bolt ring fastener, small pale blue stone attached as drop ; do., 18in. long, very fine links, amethyst set in box setting, as drop attached ; 22ct, wedding ring, set small purple stone in box setting ; Oct. do. ; do., Oct. dress, set 2 small diamonds and 3 sapphires in box setting; do., Oct. signet, round plate, initials J. J. ; 18ct. 5- stone diamond, claw setting ; do., Oct., 3- stone ( 2 diamonds with sapphire in centre); do., 22ct. wedding; do., Oct. signet, shield pattern, initials C. A. in monogram ; do., Oct. cluster, diamond and sapphire chippings inter- mixed ; lady's watch, old fashioned, convex face, kevwind, gold hands, Roman numerals, out of order ; do., silver English lever, convex face, Roman numerals, gold hands and seconds finger, No. 23420 on movement, X. W. S., 564, scratched inside back of case ; grey velour coat, very large collar and cuffs of dk. grey fur ; grey fox fur, heavy bushy tail, grey silk lining, chain covered with silk ; black satin frock, short sleeves, 2 lace flounces in front, black satin belt lin. wide, tied at side, round brilliant buckle attached over knot ; very dk. brown imitation skunk neck fur. 12in. wide, 48in. long, lined dk. brown, slightly worn at back of neck, imitation tortoiseshell chain ; cape, skunk, dull metal chain attached, old fashioned ; It. grey overcoat, velvet collar, double breasted, 3 outside pockets, grease stain in centre of back.— A Man, 1>. about 1805, 5ft, 6 to 8in., medium build, c. dk.. black moustache, heavy bottom lip ; dress, It. grey overcoat ( with velvet collar), grey cap, dirty apj> earance. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. OXFORDSHIRE. 66. Chipping Norton ( Co.).— For stealing three rolls linoleum ( recovered), between 8th and 13th inst.— H. Brown, b. 1001. 5ft. 5in., e. dk., h. black ; dress, blue overalls, grey sports coat, cap, It. dust coat.— A Man, b. 1800, 5ft. 6in.. c. sallow, h. dk. brown, London accent.; dress, dirty grey suit, blue scarf. Stayed at hotel and slept in stable with horse : stole linoleum from a loft over stable. Inf. to Supt. Hedges, Chipping Norton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 67. Flax Bourton. ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 0, at Clevedon - Harry Allan Barrett, b. 1003, 5ft. 4in., It. build, c. fresh, h. golden, e. blue, clean shaven, scar over rt. eye, tattooed forearms ; dress, navy blue suit, It. Trilby hat, black and white striped muffler, boots, may be in possession of new overcoat. Was recently discharged from the Army and may endeavour to re- enlist. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ford, Flax Bourton. SUFFOLK ( WEST). 68. Boxford ( Co.).— For embezzlement.— Raymond Parsons, alias Ray Parsons, b. 1875, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, stammers and shuts his eyes when speaking. Was employed as clerk to the Essex and Suffolk Drainage Board, and embezzled sums amounting to £ 52 17s. 7d. received by him on behalf of above board, between 13- 2- 24 and 14- 5- 24. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Saunders, Boxford. SUSSEX ( WEST). 60. Worthing ( Co.).— For assault on female.— A Man, b. about 1865, about 5ft. 7 or 8in., thin build, c. pale, h. black ( long), dk. ragged moustache, slight, stoop ; dress, old black overcoat ( torn down front), dirty brown Trilby hat, shirt ( open at neck), old shoes ( 1 black, 1 brown). A gipsy. Called at a house with pegs, etc.. for sale, which he carried in large white oval basket, and as complainant refused to make a purchase he struck her a violent blow on rt. jaw. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing.