THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1925. No. 39, VOL. XII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OP 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 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 of the Metropolis APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— CO Division — For obtaining gold ring by false pretences, at Lucerne, Switzerland, 4th September, 1924.— Emanuel Amstell, aliases Max Phillips, Edward Cunard and Beit Harry Woolf, C. R. O. No. 358- 12, 111. Cir. No. 105- 3, Case No. 66, 5- 1- 25, b. 1883, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. brown ( bald), e. hazel, deformed back ; dress, br wn- grev suit, Trilby hat, respectable appearance. Pre. con. of fraud and conspiracy at BIRMING- HAM. Has also cons, for fraud, larceny and forgery in SOUTH AFRICA, BRUSSELS an 1 LEIPSIG. Traded as Henry Gordon, General Merchant, 203, Shaftesbury Avenue ( L.), an ! obtained ring by means of worthless cheque drawn on Barclay's Bank, Wardour Street Branch ( L.). Provisional warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2 — Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 107, 21- 1- 25, cancelled. Evelyn Bessie Crane, C. R. O. No. M/ 7509, not now wanted. Order of detention lapsed 25th ult. 3.— E Division.— Case No. 3, 11- 3- 25, cancelled. John Fairclough, C. R. O. No. 272- 23, not now wanted. Sentence expired. 4.— W Division.— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences, 10th ult.— Myer Simmons, C. R. O. No. 15976- 18, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, dk. suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat, Jewish appearance. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM, LIVER- POOL, PRESTON and on W. Handed a note purported to have been written by his father to a confectioner, asking for a loan to transact an urgent business deal. Loser gave him 30s., and subsequent enquiries showed message was false. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 5.— Y Division.— For stealing ( servants) lady's sealskin coat; and £ 70.— Cyril Southwood, C. R. O. No. 9366- 22, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., slim build, c. fair, h. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven ; dress, blue pin stripe suit, fawn Trilby hat, collar and tie, brown shoes. A bootmaker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted fraud and receiving at PORTSMOUTH and LAWFORDS GATE.— Evelyn Beard, aliases Bond and Alsworth, C. R. O. No. 10729- 18, Case No. 19, 17- 10- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. lin., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, brown birthmark on chin, crossed hands, I love Scotty 1. forearm ; dress, black sealskin coat, skunk collar and cuffs, black velvet beehive hat ( red buckle in front), grey suede shoes with green kid strapping. Native of Gloucester. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted fraud and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH, WORCESTER ( Evelyn Southwood) and on A and B. Obtained situation together, stole above property, and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. DURHAM. 6.-- South Shields ( Boro.).— James Athol McGregor Skinner, alias McKinley, Case No. 25, 20- 1- 20. is identical with James McGregor, C. R. O. No. 6748- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. 7in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny on F. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C South Shields. NORTHAM PTONSHTRF, . 7.— Northampton ( Boro.).— For non- payment of £ 2 9s. bastardy arrears and costs.— Oliver William Andrews, l>. 1897, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, scar rt. side of face. Native of Deans- hangor. Travels country between Watford and Derby with 4- seater motor car, stands in public markets selling a cement for mending chinaware, rubber, wooden goods, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 8.— Lewes ( Co.).- Florence Howard, Case No. 88, 27- 3- 25, is identical with Florence Holland, aliases Florence Gear, Alice Florence West, Alice E. Hill, Florence Evelyn Wallard. Florence Wallace, Florence Barnes, Florence Page, Florence E. Heaton. Evelyn Hall, Mrs. Ralph and Eveline Reeves, C. R. O. No. S/ 80467, Case No. 104.17- 12- 24, b. 1884, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Tonbridge. Pre. con. of larcenv and fraud at RAMSGATE ( Ethel Stewart), SOUTH- END- ON- SEA ( Florence West) and on N, V and Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Waghorn, Lewes. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 9.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining by false pre- tences ( worthless cheque), 23rd inst., motor car ( recovered) - Arnold Oliver Rawdon, alias Arnold Rawdon, C. R. O. No. 5469- 23, b. 1891, 5ft. 3in.. medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, abscess scar under chin, female's head in lifebuoy, Japanese girl rt., flower in pot, bud in centre, 1. forearm, woman's bust, Edie, wreath, bird and letter, tiger's head rt., bracelet, star, bird, Florrie 1. wrist ; dress, blue serge suit, soft grey Trilby hat, It. raincoat, collar and tie. In possession of loaded revolver. A motor mechanic ; native of Hull, where he has cons, for larceny, uttering forged cheque and fraud. May endeavour to pass worthless cheques at garages. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 10.— At Seaforth ( Co.), charged with larceny ( welshing).— James Bishop, C. R. O. No. 9750- 2i, b. 1897, 5ft. 5iin., c. pale, h. and e. brown, Buffalo Bill, hand, flower, bust of man rt., woman, snake, heart, flower, True Love 1. forearm. A machinist; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of warehouse- breaking, larceny ( welshing) and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM and on W. 11.— At Seaforth ( Co.), charged with larceny ( welshing).— Charles James Clark, alias Albert Smith, C. R. O. No. 126- 02, 111. Cir. No. 86- 32, b. 1876, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, 1st 1. finger been broken. A fish salesman ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, attempted fraud, housebreaking, receiving, robberv, being armed, and minor offences at LOUGHBOROUGH. LEICESTER ( Charles James Clarke). TERRINGTON ( Charles Smith), NOTTINGHAM, DONCASTER ( Charles Clarke), NEWTON- LE- WILLOWS ( Charles Johnson), SALFORD ( Frederick Attewell), YORK ( Charles Clark), BEDFORD ( Charlie Clark) and on T and V. 12.— At Seaforth ( Co.), charged as Patrick Scullion, with larceny ( welshing).— Patrick Row- lands, alias Gou. lder," C. R. O. No. 643- 14. b. 1887, 5ft. 2| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, lost 1. thumb. A tailor ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny ( person), and minor offence at GLASGOW. GOVAN. MANCHESTER, CUPAR, BOLTON, LIVERPOOL ( Patrick Scullion), MUSSELBURGH, CHESTER ( Patrick Kerwin), LINCOLN. BLACKPOOL. NEW- CASTLE- ON- TYNE, BELFAST ( Patrick Goldie) and LEEDS ( Patrick Rolands). 13.— Remanded at Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged with stealing six cheques — George Edward Green, alias George Wednesday, April 1, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. Edwin Green, C. R. O. No. 19734- 22, b. 1901, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A grocer's assistant; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larceny at POOLE and SOUTHAMPTON. 14.— At Weymouth ( Co.), charged as Harry Thorn with stealing overcoat from outside a shop. — George Pearce, C. R. O. No. 5232- 16, b. 1852, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. bald, e. hazel. Pre. con. of larceny at SOUTHAMPTON ( George Pearce), HORSHAM ( Harry Thorn) and REIGATE ( George Pierce). 15.— Remanded at Pontypridd ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with breaking and entering lock- up shop and stealing clothes.— Sidney Jones, alias Sydney Jones, C. R. O. No. 2391- 18, b. 1900, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, Mother in scroll, anchor, sailor rt., Sidney Jones, tomb- stone, In memory of my dear Father 1. forearm. An engine driver ; native of Leamington Spa. Pre. con. of larceny, breaking into cafe, ware- housebreaking, shopbreaking and minor offences at COVENTRY, ALDERSHOT, WARWICK and BRLSTOL — Jack Sheehan, as Llewellyn Jones C. R. O. No. 21109- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 6fin., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven. A steel worker ; native of Pontypridd. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, attempted larceny, housebreaking and a minor offence at SWINDON, WORCESTER ( Jack Sheehan), MERTHYR TYDFIL and ABER- GAVENNY ( John Sheehan). 16.— Awaiting trial at Grimston P. Sess., 6th inst., committed from King's Lynn, charged as John Malcolm with larcenv.— Oliver John Malcolm, C. R. O. No. 9439- 24, b. 1863, 5ft. 2jin„ c. sallow, b- J?" 6?"- e- blue, rt. leg been broken, rings 3rd and 4th 1. fingers, anchor 1. forearm. A metal worker ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at PRINCES RISBORO, KEYNS- HAM. TORPOINT ( Oliver John Malcolm), BEACONSFIELD ( John Malcolm), LOUGH BOROUGH and ATHERSTONE ( John Fitzgerald) 1".— At Spalding ( Co.), charged as Charles Day with larceny - John Smith, alias Harry Charles Day, C. R. O*. No. S 55893, b. 1881, oft. 8in . c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer : native of Wymondham. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny and indecent assault at MARKET WEIGHTON ( John Smith), DRIFFIELD and POCKLINGTON ( Harry Cowles). 18.— At North Shields ( Boro.). charged with false pretences ( seaman's advance note).— Henry Mcintosh Murray, C. R. O. No. 5044- 22, b. 1889, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, blind 1. eye, clasped hands, Jean, Harry 1. arm. A fireman ; native of Leith. Pre. con. of forgery and uttering seaman's advance note at EDINBURGH. 19.— Remanded at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.) — L Division case— till 3rd inst., charged with burglary ( forcing door), and causing grievous bodily harm— George Baldwin, C. R. O. No. 1372- 09, Case No. 28, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1868, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar bridge of nose, lost part of rt. fingers. A commercial traveller; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, attempted larceny, attempted housebreaking, possessing house breaking implements, shopbreaking and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON, CARDIFF ( George Baldwin), DERBY, GREAT YARMOUTH ( Frank Howard) and on J, N, S and CO. 20.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— B Division case— till 2nd inst., charged with larceny ( servant) Percy Course, C. R. O. No. 22179- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 7jin., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clcan shaven, swinging gait ; dress, grey mixture suit, It. felt hat, boots. A butler ; native of St. Ives. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at EAST GRINSTEAD and on E. 21.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged as Ernest Edward Pearce with loitering with intent to commit a felony. — Ernest Peers, C. R. O. No. 14512- 17, b. 1894, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Dunchurch. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at GLOUCESTER, BULLINGDON, CHELTENHAM, SOUTH- AMPTON ( Ernest Edward Peers) and RUGELEY ( Ernest Peers). 22.— Remanded at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.) — M Division case— till 1st inst., charged with warehouse breaking. Climbed to first floor at back of premises, broke window with a stone and released catch, and stole 6 bottles of perfume and 6 tablets of soap. - George Holmes, C. R. O. No. 16418- 22, b. 1894, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, blue coat, grey vest, dk. grey trousers, soft collar, red and black striped tie. It. grey cap. boots. A labourer ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, counting- house- breaking and minor offence at HULL and BRADFORD. 23.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— R Division case— till 2nd inxt charged a- John 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. Sharples with housebreaking and stealing £ 41 Gs. 6d. 5 lady's dress rings, and other jewellery. Climbed stack pipe at side of premises, on to flat roof, and forced bedroom window.— John Hindle, C. R. O. No. S/ 64430, b. 1891. oft. Hin., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, brown suit, dk. grey cap, blue and white striped muffler. A sailor ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, wounding, larceny and minor offences at BOLTON, BIRKENHEAD and on T. 24.— At Bournemouth ( Co.). charged as Robert Broadhurst with fraud. - Francis Reeves, alias C. Thorn. C. R. O. No. 927- 14, Case No. 39, Supple- ment A ( Vol. XII.), b. 1883, 5ft, 7 Jin.. c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, scar bridge of nose. Pre. con. of fraud and attempted fraud at EASTBOURNE ( Georce Mason), FOLKES- TONE ( Francis Reeves), BRIGHTON ( Walter Cook), RHYL and TUNBRIDGE WELLS ( Frank Hearn). 25.— At Spittlegate ( Co.), charged as Jack Richardson with stealing railway tickets from the person .- John Richardson, C. R. O. No. 13148- 23. b. 1901,5ft, 9jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, 1st joint 4th rt. finger and 4th 1. finger amputated, J. and 2 dots 1. forearm. A grocer's assistant; native of South Africa. Pre. con. of fraud ( welshing) and minor offences at HERSHAM, NOTTINGHAM and PONTEFRACT. 26.— Remanded at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with warehousebreaking and stealing.— William Gordon Daly, aliases William Daly and William Dailly, C. R. O. No. 185- 22, b. 1882, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. brown ( bald on top), e. hazel, tombstone, clasped hands rt., sword through heart, Death before dishonour, spear through head 1. forearm, bust of female back 1. hand, 2nd finger contracted, 4th finger missing rt. hand. A miner ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of theft by housebreaking, attempted house- breaking, attempted safebreaking, officebreaking, possessing housebreaking implements by night and minor offences at GLASGOW, HAMILTON, DUBLIN, WAKEFIELD ( William Gordon Daly), MANCHESTER ( John Brown) and LEEDS ( John Wilson). 27.— At Seaforth ( Co.), charged a. s Frederick Fowler with larceny ( welshing).— Frederick Webb, C. R. O. No. 22312- 18, b. 1887, 5ft. 2tin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, star, butterfly rt., hand, bird, snake, tombstone 1. forearm. A dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, possessing housebreaking implements by night and a minor offence on C and S. 28.— Remanded at Highgate P. Seas. ( L.)— S Division case— till 1st inst., charged as Mary Royall with stealing from dwelling house, property Case No. 77, 29- 12- 24 ( recovered, except gold watch).— Margaret Macraie, aliases McRaie and McCraie, C. R. O. No. 2711- 25, b. 1902, 5ft. 5in., slim build, c. fresh, h. red, e. grey, Norfolk accent; dress, black taffeta dress, black lace sleeves, black marocain coat, grey fur collar and cuffs, small black velour liar, brown shoes, white gloves with black ribs at back. Pre. con. of larceny on F. 29— Remanded at Wadebridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with larceny ( servant) from hotel — Frederick William Barrow, C. R. O. No. S/ 84472, b. 1885, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. black, e. hazel. A cook ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at GRAYS, SOUTHPORT, MARGATE ( Frederick William Barrow), PORTSMOUTH ( Frederick Cotter) and EDINBURGH ( Arthur Lilley). 30.— At Dublin ( City), charged as Edward Patman with larceny.— Frank Pitman, alias Frederick Holmes, C. R. O. No. 12247- 21, b. 1883, 5ft, 10Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. blue, scar rt. temple, small hole rt. of nose. A dental mechanic ; native of Antrim. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, embezzlement and a minor offence at WORCESTER ( Frank Pitman), DORKING, HULL ( Fred Holmes), GAINSBOROUGH ( Edward Hutchinson Patman) and on R, 31.— Remanded at Taunton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with fraud.— Joseph John Webber, alias Joseph Webber, C. R. O. No. 259- 19, b. 1884, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scars rt. neck, bridge of nose and rt. wrist, Beatrice 1. forearm. An engineer; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement, obtaining credit bv fraud, forging and uttering telegram and fraud at BRISTOL, GLOUCESTER, WELLS, LONG ASHTON and BRIDGWATER, 32.— Remanded at Ipswich ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged with false pretenccs.— Walter Stephen Twigg, aliases Walter Stevens, Bird and W. James, C. R. O. No. 651- 12, Case No. 154, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1879, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar bridge of nose. A traveller; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, embezzlement and minor offences at COLCHESTER ( Walter Stephen Twigg), in CITY OF LONDON ( Walter Twigg) and on E, G, J, N and V. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 33.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged as William Barrie Dow Stenhouse with fraud— William Barrie Stenhouse, C. R. O. No. 9899- 24, b. 1900, 5ft., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, mole 1. cheek. A motor mechanic ; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted fraud at SEAFORTH ( William Barrie Stenhouse) and RENISHAW ( William Barrie Dow Stenhouse). 34.— Remanded at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged as Joshua Turner with warehousebreaking ( forcing padlock).— John Turner, C. R. O. No. 9189- 23, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at GATESHEAD. APPREHENSIONS. 35.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— William Johnson, C. R. O. No. 3339- 99, Case No. 1, 27- 3- 25. 36 — M. P. D., C. R. O.— Harry Bentley, C. R. O. No. 9962- 21, Case No. 1, 4- 3- 25, on S, charged with shopbreaking, and remanded till 1st inst. 37 — M. P. D., B Division.— Leonard John Austin, C. R. O. No. 21071- 22, Case No. 2, 23- 1- 25, at Watford, charged with shopbreaking. 38 — M. P. D., E Division.— William Harris. Case No. 1, 18- 7- 24, and identical with Walter Ayriss, C. R. O. No. 1266- 22. See also Case No. 93 current 39.— M. P. D., G Division.— John Phillips, C. R. O. No. 1721- 16, Case No. 2, 27- 3- 25. 40.— M. P. D., S Division.— Mary Royall, Case No. 77, 29- 12- 24, and identical with Margaret Macraie, C. R. O. No. 2711- 25. See also Case No. 28 current issue. 41 — Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— Walter Henry James, Case No. 5, 25- 7- 23, and awaiting trial at next Assizes. 42.— Hampshire, Bournemouth ( Co.).— Harry Carter, Case No. 74, 20- 3- 25, and identical with Harry Winston, C. R. O. No. 419- 14. See Case No. 17, 30- 3- 25. 43.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Woman, who gave name of Thompson, Case No. 86, 27- 3- 25, as Dorothy May Hodginson. Property recovered, 44.— Lancashire, Reedley ( Co.).— Thomas Armstrong and Frederick Webb, Case No. 51, 30- 3- 25, at Bolton ( Co.), charged with larceny of motor car. 45 — Northumberland, Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City). — John Phillips and Kathleen Phillips, Case No. 9, 10- 12- 24. 46.— Oxfordshire, Oxford ( City).— Woman, who gave name of McRae, Case No. 89, 6- 3- 25, and identical with Margaret Macraie, C. R. O. No. 2711- 25. See also Case No. 28 current issue. 47— Somersetshire, Taunton ( Co.).— Joseph John Webber, C. R. O. No. 259- 19, Case No. 94, 25- 3- 25. See also Case No. 31 current Issue. 48.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Harry Crowder, C. R. O. No. 16155- 17, Case No. 14, 29- 11- 22, at Macclesfield, charged as Arthur Jones, with exposing his person. 49 -- Suffolk, Ipswich ( Boro.).— Walter Stephen Twigg, C. R. O. No. 651- 12, Cases Nos. 81, 16- 3- 25 ; 5 ( Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.)), 20- 3- 25 ; 7 ( Newmarket ( Co.)), 23- 3- 25; 67 ( Ampthill ( Co.)), 23- 3- 25; 4 ( Cambridge ( Co.)), 25- 3- 25 ; and S9 ( Luton ( Co.)), 25- 3- 25. See also Case No. 32 current 50.— Sussex, ( East), Eastbourne ( Boro.).— George Baldwin, C. R. O. No. 1372- 09, Case No. 41, 1- 4- 21. See also Case No. 19 current issue. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 51.— A Division.— Adverting to Case No. 42, 11- 3- 25. Additional inf.— Wallet, credit note for £ 50, insurance policy and voucher for travelling tickets round the world, recovered. Inf. to C. R. O. 52.— F Division.— 20th ult., by housebreaking ( area door insecure).— Bracelet, set white sapphires; crescent brooch, large, about 3in., set 12 diamonds, graduating from centre ; pair earrings, cluster seed pearls ; imitation necklet, diamond cluster clasp ; diamond pendant, platinum chain, circle of diamonds for drop in circle and 3 drop stones ; lady's ring, marquise diamond, shank cut in two at back ; do., diamonds, round cluster ; do.. sur- rounded small diamonds ; do., diamonds and triangular rubies ; do., set 3 diamonds, surrounded rubies ; do., crossover, 3 diamonds, 3 small at p*-—- THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— cuntin ued. sides ; do., crossover, 2 diamonds ; do., half- hoop, large, 5 stones ; do., small cluster, centre diamond, surrounded smaller diamonds ; lady's watch, blue and pink enamel flowers, roses ; gent's hunter do., A. S. or A. H. S. monogram thereon ; gun- metal do., C. Y. or C. Y. M. A., white face. Inf. to C. R. O. 63.— S Division. — 24th or 25th ult., by house- breaking ( breaking drawing room window and releasing catch).— 2 silver rose bowls, chased ; small silver inkstand, chased ; violin, very old, in black wooden case ; 2 violin bows. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE 54 Middlewich ( Co.).— 27th ult., by garage- breaking ( forcing padlock with screwdriver), at Holmes Chapel.— Black leather motor coat, fleece lining, j- length, belt, fit man about 5ft. Gin. ; pair fur lined gloves ; blue knitted scarf. Inf. to Supt. Cash, Middlewich. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. lady's small cluster do., turquoise and pearls ; mourning do., pearl cross in centre ; small wedding do., round pattern ; lady's 9ct. signet do., initial M. thereon ; do., F. K. M. thereon and W. T. V. C. engraved inside ; lady's gold curb bracelet, alternate links engraved, gold crucifix and mounted sovereign ( badly mounted) attached ; 9ct. fancy do., George III. crown attached ; long gold and pearl necklace, with mother- o'- pearl pendant, sapphires and rubies on top in shape of spray ; fine gold chain, fancy pattern, with pendant in shape of spider attached, aqua- marine centre ; lady's gold watch and chain, keyless, gold hands, chased back, with gold fob and gold cross attached ; silver neckchain, pendant in shape of butterfly attached, with Bertie, 4th February, 1923, engraved thereon; pair gold earrings, amethyst drops ; number of other earrings.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1901, 5ft. 6 or Tin., medium build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, It. Trilby hat, blue belted raincoat, very smart appearance.— 2nd, b. 1900, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, putty coloured hat, smart appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. DURHAM. HERTFORDSHIRE. 55 Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 27th ult., by shopbreaking ( scaling yard wall and forcing window with jemmy).— 5 dozen washleathers, various sizes, some of which are marked in black marking ink O. I. 2.7.9.11. or XX. ; new rever- sible cocoanut door mat, 27 by 15in., with red border. Inf. to Supt. Hammond, Stockton- on- Tees. ESSEX. 56 Romford ( Co.).— 27th or 28th ult . from 2 motor lorries.— Simms magneto, type S. R. 4., new contact breaker spring, platinum points, worn. No. 77950 ; Fellows magneto, tvpe E. M. 4 or 14, No. 3208. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. HAMPSHIRE. 57 Portsmouth ( Roro.).— 27th ult., from hotel ( walk in).— Two 5- stone half hoop diamond rings. 18ct., platinum point setting ; lady's platinum set aquamarine do., square centre; 58.-- St. Albans ( City).— 27th ult., by house- breaking ( insecure larder window).— Single stone opal ring ; sapphire do., surrounded with diamonds ( cluster) : diamond do., half- hoop, inscription G. to I).. 1914. thereon ; plain gold curb bracelet ; gold knotted do. ; plain gold bangle, hinged ; plain gold curb bracelet, small ; gold brooch, set diamond ; do., set turquoise and pearl ; gold neckchain ; gold half- hunter watch, initials C. J. P. in monogram ; chain of octagon beads, with gold cross ( dented), gold locket and {- guinea piece attached ( size of farthing) ; gold ring, 3 diamonds sunk in ; lady's plain gold do., embossed ; gent's gold double curb chain, blood- stone seal attached ; diamond and platinum pendant, diamond drop attached, on platinum chain ; 2 strings pearls ; lady's small wrist watch, on leather strap : geut's small silver wrist do., attached on khaki elastic ; heavy silver cigarette- case. George in circle on front ; ivory slave bangle ; ebony do., figures in mosaic painted thereon ; string ivory beads ; string fancv Venetian beads ; silver locket and chain : coat and vest, dk. blue and purple worsted mixture, double- breasted. 3 buttons front. 3 buttons on each sleeve, waisted cut : brown mixture suit, single- breasted. Maker s name Mann. Lightbody 4 Whittley. Shaftesbury Avenue, on inside Wednesday, April 1, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 breast pocket ; black jacket and vest, Maker's name H. B. Savage, Basinghall Street, London, marked inside, single- breasted. 2 buttons on coat ; blue mixture worsted suit, single- breasted ; and 11 sovereigns. Left behind : grey worsted jacket and vest, fit a man 5ft. 1 or 2in. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. LANCASHIRE. 59.— Leigh ( Co.).— 28th ult., from dwelling house, at Lowton.— Lady's octagonal shaped gold wristlet watch, plain dial and numerals, black fingers, expanding bracelet attached.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1890, 5ft. 8in., slim build, c. dk., h. dk. brown, stubby growth of beard ; dress, raincoat ( far worn), shabby brown boots, trousers torn at seat. Who called at houses in the vicinity begging a pair of old trousers. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 63. Seaforth ( Co.).— 29th ult., by warehouse- breaking ( refreshment bar open), at Aintree.— Gent's blue serge suit, usual pockets, Rego Tailors inside jacket, bone buttons, permanent turn up trousers ; dk. grey overcoat, Dunn inside pocket, made by Charles Baker, 5 bone buttons, dk. lining, to fit man 5ft. 3in. ; pair gent's fur lined gloves, size 6 5/ 8, clasp fastener ; pair gent's shoes, size 9, round rubber heels ; pair grey cloth trousers, permanent turn- up ; gent's green shirt ; woollen undervest ; Gillette razor ; £ 7 10s. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. 64. - Wigan ( Boro.).— 28th ult., from lavatory of dance hall.— Lady's black gabardine coat, ties at side, 2 groups of tucks on back, full collar with tucks, also tucks on sleeves, pair grey gloves and jazz tie in pocket ; lady's black plush hat, white buckle on front. Left behind brown mixture tweed coat, to fit person 4ft. 10in., with tab in collar bearing name Beaumonts, Makinson Arcade. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. NORFOLK . 60— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 26th ult.. by house breaking ( forcing glass of scullery window with instrument).— Link imitation pearl cream coloured beads ; slave plain rolled gold bangle ; black and white silk scarf, 3ft. long and 9in. wide : and £ 3. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 61 .— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 25th ult., from outside a house at Walkden.— Gent's Captain bicycle, black, gold lined, 26in. frame. 28in. wheels, Link tyres on both wheels, straight plated handle- bars. black celluloid grips. 1 grip broken, rubber pedals, plated crank, metal mudguards, 2 rim brakes, metal plated pump, tool bag on saddle, in good condition.- Suspicion is attached to A Man, wearing blue suit and It. cap, who was seen riding the bicycle in the direction of Worslev. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 62 — Seaforth ( Co.).— 25th or 26th ult., by shopbreaking ( climbing wall and forcing panel back door by l> odily pressure), at Waterloo- Brown gabardine skirt ; green knitted silk and cotton costume ; grey woollen cardigan jacket ; navy blue rainproof coat with belt ; pair Notting- ham lace curtains ; girl's brown chiffon velvet dress ; green crepe de chine dress ; lady's figured brown rep coat ; gent's grey tweed suit ; lady's check cloth costume ; grey Glen cheek costume ; fawn cloth costume ; 12 Id. stamps ; and 5s. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. 65 — Norwich ( City).— Between 28th and 30th ult., by officcbrcaking ( forcing window at rear with instrument), Postal orders as under ; 2s. 6d., No. 12/ 3 430412, issued at Muswell Hill, 10th March ; 2s., No. C/ 10 392793, Harewood, 12th March : 2s. ( id., No. 12, C 040834, Mold, 9th March ; 2s.. No. C/ 10 983420. Treforest. 6th March. Also missing, believed stolen : 2s. ( id., No. 12/ C 945584, Emsworth. 16th March ; 2s. 6d., No. 13/ C 030.502, Chester, 12th March ; 2s. 6d.. No. 11/ C 964227, Albany Terrace, Oban, 4th March ; Is. 6d., No. 96( B 902180, Gorleston, 2nd March ; postage stamps to the value of about 10s., comprising id.. Id., lid. and 2d. Inf. to the C. C., Norwich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 66. Brighton ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 71, 18- 3- 25. Additional property :— Long oval silver box. space for monogram thereon ; square do., scallop edge ; pair Georgian sugar tongs ; 4 long salt spoons, bearing letter B. ; 2 round silver boxes ( 1 has Doody thereon, and the other is figured and levelled) ; square silver snuff- box, figured ; 6 silver tea spoons ; half pint silver spirit flask, crystal top and bottom, bearing initial J. in chip diamonds ; diamond tie- pin, in shape of dagger, 1 diamond at each point ( 3 in all) forming cross, rose diamonds on pin ; gold medal, engraved Henry Bishop Hartnel and L. V. A., 1910. Inf. to the C. C.. Brighton. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 67.— Brighton ( Boro.).— 30th ult., from window of jeweller's shop.— 2 9ct. slave bracelets, child's ; fancy scroll do., set pearls ; plain 15ct. do., set 3 diamonds ; 3 9ct. hand do. ; small round cluster diamond ring, comprising 7 or 8 stones, with sapphire in centre, 18ct. shank, platinum claw setting ; small square cluster diamond ring, about 12 stones, with sapphire in centre, square is about Jin. each way.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1895, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, It. check suit and cap. Entered shop and asked for a Star watch key. After his departure the property was missed. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. 68.— Brighton ( Boro.).— 23rd ult., from a truck. — Brown cardboard box, about 6in. x 18in. x l() in., C. Department stamped thereon, containing about 50 camisoles, Princess petticoats, children's night- dresses and knickers, all in silk, the majority being white, the remainder pink, skv blue and fawn. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 69.— Arundel ( Co.).— Between 23rd and 25th ult., from office ( walk in), at Middleton.— A lady's fir coat, full length, dyed dk. brown, mink with roll collar of skunk, lined silk ( Paisley design in orange, blue and green), pocket each side in lining, a hole in one pocket, fur made buttons fastened on by cord loops. Inf. to the D. C. C., Arundel. WARWICKSHIRE. 70.— Stratford- on- Avon ( Co.).— 20th or 21st ult., from hotel.— Large gold brooch, rose diamond, with cluster of 13 brilliants ; do., diamond antique circle, with quarterfoil centre ; do., pearl and diamond long bar, 23 pearls, with brilliant border ; do., turquoise and diamond, oval cluster 10 brilliants ; do., half pearl and sapphire and diamond oval ; do., diamond and pearl, skeleton heart ; do., topaz, with half pearl border ; do., sapphire and pearl circle ; do., platinum front bar, with oval aquamarine centre ; sapphire and diamond 3- stone ring ; do., diamond 3- stone ; 18ct. watch, open face, English lever, No. 857 ; gold fancy bracelet; do., curb, with heart; heavy gold long chain, Wace pattern ; long platinum necklet, Wace pattern ; gold engine turned clasp. Inf. to Supt. Lee, Stratford- on- Avon. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 71.— E Division.— 31st ult., " Ford" one- ton van, 1922 model. HM- 2725. Chassis and engine Nos. 5829071. 20 H. P. Worm drive. Colour grey, bonnet and wheels red. Left hand steering. Black tarpaulin cover. John Newton, 9, Cromwell Road, Forest Gate, painted on off side in small letters. Front mudguard broken. Excise Licence, issued 9- 1- 25, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 72.— F Division.— 30th ult., " Vauxhall," NM- 3589. 2/ 3- seater body. Colour blue. Chassis No. M. 734. Engine No. M. 788. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 25, attached. CHESHIRE. 73.— Stalybridge ( Boro.).— 27th or 28th ult.. " Paige Jewett," 1924 model. MB- 5239. Serial No. J. 654. Chassis No. 37057. Engine No. 35445. 26 H. P. Bevel drive. Four- seater open touring body. Colour moleskin grey, wings and wheels black. Glass windscreen. A. A. badge soldered on radiator cap. Dash fittings ( speedometer, indicator, clock, etc.) enamelled white. Miller tyres. Spare wheels at rear. Rear light in centre. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 25, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. ESSEX. 74.— Brentwood ( Co.).— 28th ult.. " Standard." NS- 910. Serial No. 3. L. O. 4. Chassis No. 41369. Engine No. 41275. 14 H. P. Four- seater body. Wine colour. Upholstery maroon morocco leather. Black leather hood, mica windows all round ( one cracked). Five electric lights in usual position. Two inch wood block under clutch. Watch in dashboard. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 25. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 MOTORS- - continued. KENT. 75.— Tonbridge ( Co.).— 30th ult., " Morris Cowley," 1924 model. KL- 3743. Chassis No. 68838. Engine No. 78838. 11.9 H P. Bevel drive. Two seater body. Colour grey. Exci Licencee, expires 31- 12- 25, attached. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76.— Z Division.— 27th ult.. " Triumph." solo. LU- 3800. Engine No. 61466. 4 H P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour grey and green. Excise Licence attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77. B Division.—" Vauxhall," Case No. 80, 18- 2- 25. MOTOR CYCLES WARWICKSHIRE. 78.— Coventry ( City).—" Raleigh," Case No. 79, 11- 3- 25. pocket wallet with The Williams' Wallet, Patent No. 19987/ 1914, thereon ; Collins' Compact pockej diary for 1910, in new condition ; small blue pot with gold coloured top, containing Madame Gene's tonic skin food ; khaki trench coat, plaid and oil silk lining, interlined with red grey flannel, It. buttons, nearly new, and gold ring, twist pattern ( pledged at Reading) ; buff coloured suede pocket wallet, The Mutual Life Assurance, The Scottish provident Institution, thereon, in new condition. Inf. to the C. C., Oxford. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 80.— Mansfield ( Co.).— 28th ult., on Nottingham Road, body of A Man, b. about 1855, length PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. OXFORDSHIRE. 79.— Oxford ( City).— Found in and traced to the possession of William Clayton and George Moore, remanded till 3rd inst., charged with stealing suit- case from unattended motor car.— Lady's brown leather purse- bag, 8Jin. x 4in., flap fastening, leather handle on back, 3 lilies embossed on flap, leather card- case inside with 2 coloured toadstools embossed on flap; black morocco 5ft. 7in., medium build, h. and moustache grey, small lump 1. of neck, fracture scar rt. ankle ; dress, dk. jacket, fancy green waistcoat, grey trousers, grey Trilby hat, blue Melton overcoat, velvet collar, brown brogue shoes ( worn). On person : 2 pairs of steel spectacles, white bone knife, 2 briar pipes, metal tobacco box, khaki woollen gloves, red cuffs, 1902 farthing cut round head of King, mounted to hang on watch chain, and l£ d. At inquest held 30th ult., a verdict of " Death from fatty degeneration of the heart, accelerated by bronchitis, exposure and insufficient food " was returned. C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7540. Inf. to Supt. Richmond, Mansfield. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. MISCELLANEOUS. LINCOLNSHIRE. SI — Spalding ( Co.).— The present whereabouts of the undermentioned man ia sought for the purpose of serving summons for failing to carry light on extreme rt. of off- side on motor van, at Holbeach, on loth February, 1925, registration index mark IC- 446.— John Edward Elliott. Un- registered owner of the above vehicle is Vincent Waring, 4, Membrose Avenue, Morecambe. It has been ascertained that he is a candy manu- facturer, travelling the country attending fairs and markets. On the 7th inst., he was accom- panied by a man and woman, whom he introduced to relatives as Mr. and Mrs. Holden. Inf. to Supt. Pikett, Spalding. EE- CONVICTIONS. 82.— James McAleese. C. R. O. No. 1873- 22. was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 21- 3- 25, to 00 days impt. See Case No. 17, 20- 3- 25. 83.— Christopher Snee, C. R. O. No. 7815- 20. was sentenced at Sheffield ( City) P. Sess.. 26- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 13, 27- 3- 25. 84.— John Ryan, C. R. O. No. S/ 496. was sentenced at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct,, 27- 3- 25, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 11, 27- 3- 25. 85.— Robert Marland, C. R. O. No. 11738- 19, was sentenced at Lancaster ( Boro.) P. Sess., 23- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 15, 23- 3- 25. 86.— Edna Wilby. C. R. O. No. 13648- 18, ivas sentenced at Hull ( City) P. Sess., 20- 3- 25, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons,). Offences at Scarborough, Bridlington, Harrogate, and York were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 16, 16- 3- 25. 87.— Patrick Connor. C. R. O. No. 79- 01, was sentenced at Church Stretton ( Co.) P. Sess.. 26- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt, See Case No. 20, 25- 3- 25. 88.— Clifford Horace Le Page. C. R. O. No. 17416- 22, was sentenced at Portsmouth Pol. Ct.. 25- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 54, 27- 3- 25, 89.— John Patrick Dillon. C. R. O. No. 6872- 20, was, at Christchurch ( Co.) P. Sess., 26- 3- 25, fined £ 1 on each of two cases of larceny. See Case No. 21, 27- 3- 25. 90. Horace Hart, C. R. O. No. 6265- 18. was sentenced at Northants Q. Sess., 26- 3- 25, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 25- 2- 25. 91— Joseph Chester, C. R. O. No. 14615- 21, was sentenced at Bootle ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 26- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 17, 23- 3- 25. 92.— Sydney Nicholls, C. R. O. No. 940- 12, was sentenced at Northampton ( Co.) Q. Sess., 26- 3- 25, to 15 mos. impt. for obtaining quantity of boots by false pretences ( worthless cheque) and obtaining 3 horses bv false pretences ( worthless cheque) A case of fraud at PETERBOROUGH was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, conspiracy and minor offences at MARKET HARBOROUGH ( Sydney Nichols). WELLINGBOROUGH ( Sidney Nichols), BEDFORD, PETERBOROUGH, KENNY STRATFORD ( Sidney Nicholls) and NORTH- AMPTON ( Sydney Nicholls). 93.- Walter Ayriss, C. R. O. No. 1266- 22. was sentenced at C. C. C., 27- 3- 25, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 16- 2- 25. 94.— James Cope, C. R. O. No. 279- 19, Case No, 49, 16- 2- 25. Conviction quashed by Ct. of Criminal Appeal 23- 3- 25. 95. Thomas Jackson, C. R. O. No. 585- 14, was, at Abergele ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 28- 3- 25, discharged. See Case No. 32, 27- 3- 25. 96.- William Garner, C. R. O. No. 18537- 23, was, at Liverpool ( Cityl Pol. Ct., 21- 3- 25, discharged with a caution. See Case No. 25, 18- 3- 25. 97. Henry Williams, C. R. O. No. 21270- 22, was sentenced at Wctherby ( Co.) P. Sess., 26- 3- 25, to 14 and 14 days impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 16, 23- 3- 25. 98.- George Williams. C. R. O. No. 21001- 18, was sentenced at C. C. C.. 24- 3- 25, to 3 yrs. pen. for shopbreaking and larceny ( servant). A case of larceny ( servant) at Chelmsford was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 20, 18- 3- 25. 99. Ernest Pope, C. R. O. No. 12814- 19, was sentenced at Manchester Pol. Ct., 23- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. for being found on enclosed premises. See Case No. 63. 23- 3- 25. 100. - Reginald Ashley, C. R. O. No. 1522- 10, at Oldham P. Sess., 21- 3- 25, licence forfeited, See Case No. 35, 18- 3- 25. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 RE- CONVICTIONS— contin ued. 101.— Arthur Davies, C. R. O. No. 2078- 09, was sentenced at Ashton- under- Lyne ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 25- 3- 25, to 3, 3, 3 and 3 raos. impt. ( cons.) and 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.), for larceny ( 2 cases) and fraud ( 4 cases). 312 other cases of fraud and 1 of larceny ( bailee) were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 15, 9- 3- 25. 102.— Jack Hara, C. R. O. No. 13597- 17, was sentenced at Blackpool ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 27- 3- 25, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 10,25- 3- 25. 103.— Henry Thomas Hart Spratt, C. R. O. No. 14642- 23, was, at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L), 28- 3- 25 discharged. See Case No. 19, 18- 2- 25. 104.- Kenneth Charles Bertram Day, C. R. O. No. 15034- 17, was sentenced at C. C. C., 27- 3- 25, to 5 yrs. pen. See Case No. 30, 6- 3- 25. LATER INFORMATION APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 105.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Warwick State Institution. 27th ult.— Eva Florence Westbrook, C. R. O. No. 8124- 16, b. 1896, 5ft.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A servant ; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMINGHAM ( Jean Gordon McGregor) and on F. Inf. to above office. DENBIGHSHIRE. 106.- Wrexham ( Co.).— For embezzlement, 9th ult.— Paul Bruce Clayton, alias Eric Octavius Guiney, C. R. O. No. 129- 16, Case No. 327, Supple- ment A ( Vol. Vni.), b. 1886, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar over 1. eye ; dress, cap or hard felt hat, mackintosh ( soiled), or plus fours, fancy stockings. An engineer ; native of South Africa. Pre. con. of forgery, housebreaking, burglary, embezzlement and larceny on A, C, E and T. Has also con. for forgery in SOUTH AFRICA. Obtained employment by false references as manager for firm of ironmongers from June, 1924 until 9th inst., when he absconded. Also suspected of officebreaking ( duplicate key), 28th or 29th ult., and stealing £ 180. May be accompanied by A Man ( to be detained if found in company of Clayton), b. 1865 to 1870, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, iron grey moustache, pigeon toed ; dress, hard felt hat, butterfly collar, dk. coat ( velvet collar), brown kid gloves. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wrexham. KENT. 107.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— For defilement of girl aged 8 yrs., 21st ult.— A Man, 5ft. 5 or 6in., clean shaven, eyes screwed up, reddish round face with scars or deep lines, square jaws ; dress, grey suit and cap, - boots. The man approached the little girl about 3.45 p. m. and said Your mummy wants you to go with me to fetch a parcel for your daddy. He enticed her away for a distance of 2 miles, to a lonely spot and committed the offence. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. 108.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— For obtaining quantity of groceries by false pretences, 26th ult.— A Man who gave name of Delawa, b. about 1885, 5ft. lOin to 6ft., c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit ( old), collar, tie, cap. In possession of a bicycle. Called on loser, ordered goods, stated the housekeeper at the Red House, Rusthall, would pay, and was allowed to take same away. Identical with Man, Case No. 124, 11- 3- 25. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. 109. Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences, 14th ult., pair gent's black boots, box Derby leather lined, toecaps, plain soles and heels, medium weight, size 8 ; and pair gent's black boots, size 8, box Derby, toecaps, linen lined, plain soles and heels, It. weight, oval shaped toes.— A Man who gave name of Smith, b. 1900 to 1905, 5ft. 8in., front teeth project; dress, grey suit, cap, brown boots, dirty appearance. Called on loser, asked to be allowed to take some boots away on approval for his father, who was unable to come as his boots were in such a bad condition. Was allowed to take boots away and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. llo.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( servant), £ 66 19s. 4d., from Artillery Barracks, 16th ult.— Harry Wilson, b. 1885, 5ft. 6in., h. and e. brown, 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. LATER INFORMATION—- conlin ued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— conlin ued. waxed moustache, walks erect ; dress, grey suit, green raincoat, bowler hat, collar, tie, black and white muffler, tie- pin with small piece of metal hanging by chain. Was employed as caretaker, stole money and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 111.— Old Trafford fCo.).— For stealing whilst unattended, 25th ult., gent's black enamelled bicycle, all weather Raleigh make. No. 731725, 24in. frame. 26in. wheels, Warwick tyres. North Road upturned handle- bars, plated, green and gold lined, front rim brake. Bowden back brake, free wheel, black grips, rubber pedals, Brooks saddle, one of saddle fasteners broken and fastened with steel wire, steel mudguards, small dent in front one, pump. Dungworth, Meresfield, Sheffield, Lucas lamp, copper wire round front and back forks, had attached underneath saddle a gent's fawn coloured cycle cape, to fit man 5ft. Gin.— A Man, b. 1895 to 1897, 5ft. 5 or 6in.. medium build, clean shaven ; dress, dirty fawn raincoat, dk. cap, collar and tie, boots ; respectable appear- ance. Also wanted for stealing, 25th ult., Raleigh bicycle ( recovered). Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. NORFOLK. 112.— Norwich ( City).— For allowing his wife and two children to become chargeable to the Guardians.- Thomas George Baden Smith, b. 1902, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue, large nose, tattooed arms, angel of Mons, birds ( May under one, Irene under the other), top joint of one finger 1. hand missing ; dress, dk. grey Army suit. A labourer; native of London. Warrant issued, i . to the C. C., Norwich. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 113.— Nottingham ( Co.).— For shopbreaking ( forcing door by bodily pressure), 27th ult.— Ernest Beard, C. R. O. No. 3223- 15, b. 1897,5ft. 4in.. c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown, A. B. E., 1210 1. forearm ; dress, British Warm khaki overcoat, grey cap, brown corduroy trousers, heavy nailed boots. A labourer ; native of Nottingham. Pre, con. of larceny. shopbreaking and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM, LIVERPOOL. BIRKENHEAD. WEST HARTLEPOOL. SHEFFIELD and HARTLEPOOL. Was seen to run away from shop which had been entered, and when premises were inspected a tea can bearing the name E. Beard was found. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Neate, Nottingham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 114.— Brighton ( Boro.).— For stealing ( sen- ant), 29th ult., lady's 5- stone diamond ring, gold shank, set in platinum claws; single stone diamond do., platinum shank, claw setting; gent's single stone diamond belcher do., 18ct. ; pair single stone diamond earrings, hook fastening, stones are of square design ; gold and platinum bracelet, fin. wide, gold and platinum in chain work alternately ; gold chain do., gate pattern, has number of charms attached comprising opera- glasses, penknife, gun, and lorgnettes, having also attached 1 padlock ; 9ct. gate do., bracelet with padlock attached ; 18ct. expanding watch- bracelet, keyless, white dial, black hands, figure 12 in red, about 20 pearls round dial ; lady's 9ct. expanding do., plain case, white face, black hands and numerals, keyless ; lady's gold watch, size of half- crown, keywind, chased back, gold face, hands and numerals, very old ; lady's gold half- hunter do., large size, plain case, place at back for monogram, blue figures on outer cas3, keyless ; gent's 18ct. do., keywind, chased, gold face, hands and numerals, has about 18 jewels therein ; long gold guard, about 1 yard in length, links are Jin. long and connected by gold knots, swivel at one end, had attached a gold rimmed locket containing photos of man and child ; gent's double gold albert, bar in centre, half- sovereign mounted thereon ; 18ct. fob chain, about 5in. long, has clasped hands in gold and coral thereon ; several fine gold neckchains, with ring and snap fastenings ; round gold locket, set garnet in centre, containing two photos of children ; oval do., set garnet, containing photos of man and boy ; 2 gold telescopic pencils, chased, one has red stone at end ; gold and platinum brooch, in design of bicycle, set 2 rubies, safety chain attached ; lady's silver chain bag, knob fastening, size about 7 x 5in. ; string of imitation pearls, diamond clasp fastening.— Helen Dorcas Scarlett, aliases Betty Longhurst, Marjory Taylor, Dora Sheppard, Helen Scarlett, Alice Scarlett, Nellie Perkins, Ethel Sheppard, Lily Marchant, Beatrice Grant, Helen Saunders, Vera Swanson Wednesday, April 1, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION — con I inued APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Mabel Williams, Alice Hoskins, Elfe Shepherd and Elsie Trowers, C. R. O. No. 12782- 19, Case No. 9, 16- 2- 25, b. 1900, 4ft. 10in., c. pale, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, black charraeuse frock ( red design down front, white cuffs), long dk. brown coat ( fur collar), brown felt hat, black stockings, shoes. A waitress; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on B, C, T, X and Y. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 115.— Awaiting trial at Birmingham Sess., charged as John Henry Blackwell with failing to appear at Sess., May, 1924 ( P. C. Act).— John Blackwell, aliases John Smith, John Bird, Thomas Mills, John Blake and John Wright, C. R. O. No. 614- 01, Case No. 305, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1860, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. It. brown. A hawker ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of larceny— person, fowlstealing, horsestealing, robbery with violence, fraud and minor offences at SALFORD. LINCOLN ( James Blackwell), BIRMINGHAM ( James Bird), NOTTINGHAM, WAREHAM ( John May), ASHBOURNE ( John Henry Smith), DONCASTER ( John Blackett), NEWCASTLE ( John Blair), PETERSFIELD ( John Henry Wright), APPLEBY ( John Black- well), in CITY OF LONDON ( John Williams) and on E, L and X. 116.— Remanded at Conway ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Bessie Richards with obtaining two knitted costumes by false pretences.— Violet Adams, C. R. O. No. 8753- 23, b. 1902, 4ft. 10Un., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A servant ; native of Abertillery. Pre. con. of housebreaking, fraud and larceny at CARMARTHEN. 117.— Awaiting trial at Walsall Q. Sess., charged with shopbreaking.— William Mason, C. R. O. No. 2091- 02, Case No^ O, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1879, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, Katie, two hearts, leaf, horseshoe rt., cross flags, butterfly, bust of female, female, full length, bust of female, L. C. H., Love 1. forearm, two birds, heart back 1. hand, ring 3rd 1. finger. A baker ; native of Wednesbury. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, shopbreaking, receiving, burglary, fowlstealing and being a h. c. at WEDNESBURY, STAFFORD. DARLASTON, WAKEFIELD, CHESTERFIELD, ROTHER- HAM. RUSHALL, WALSALL, CHELTEN- HAM and NEWPORT ( I. of W.). APPREHENSIONS. 118.— Kent, Chatham ( Co.).— Percy Edward Wood, C. R. O. No. 16359- 23, Case No. 64 , 30- 3- 25. 1 lit.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— James William Bate, Case No. 9, 25- 3- 25. 120.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— Guy Cochrane Veale Greetham, C. R. O. No. 21034- 21, Case No. 13, 4- 2- 25. 121.— Surrey, Reigate ( Boro.).— Percy John Figg, Case No. 14, 6- 3- 25, and identical with Percy John Figg, C. R. O. No. 14299- 22. and remanded till 2nd inst. 122.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— John Blackwell, C. R. O. No. 614- 01, Case No. 16, 12- 5- 24. See also Case No. 115 current issue. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police iJistrict, New Scotland Yard, London, S W. I. Wednesday, April 1, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 14 INFORMATION RECEIVED QOING TO PRESS— 9.30 « . m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DEVONSHIRE. 12.'{.— Exeter ( Co.).— For stealing provisions, 27th ult., at Crediton Ernest Spear, b. 1906, 5ft. 4 or 5in., h. dk. brown, e. grey, rt. arm slightly deformed ; dress, brown suit, dk. grey cap, collar, tie, brown boots, drab raincoat. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Exeter. HAMPSHIRE. 12- 1.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing quantity of lead ( recovered).— Charles Robert Early, b. 1901, 5ft. lOJin., stocky build, h. sandy; dress, dk. suit, muffler, It. grey Trilby hat ( dirty), black leggings, boots. A rag gatherer. Frequents common lodging houses. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. SURREY. 125.— Hersham ( Co.).— For stealing as servant, 2 rugs, pair curtains ( recovered).— Harry Fusao O'Hara, b. 1891, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stocky build, h. black, small moustache. A Japanese. Was em- ployed as caretaker and has acted as interpreter in London Police Courts. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pink, Hersham. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 126.— Hull ( City).— For bigamy, 28th August, 1924.— Robert Bruce Logan, aliases Robert Logan and Robert Drummond Hay, C. R. O. No. 24172- 21, b. 1884, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, 4th rt. finger stiff from wound, recently been operated on for appendicitis ; dress, grey or blue suit, fawn raincoat, hard felt hat, brown shoes. A motor salesman ; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of bigamy at HULL. Had in his possession : brown leather handbag ; brown leather suit- case, about 24in. by 18in. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull.