THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1925. No 41, VOL. XII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police oj the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE The Police Gazette will not be published on Friday, 10th, and Monday, 13th April, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1-— L Division.— For stealing ( servant), 28th ult., pair drop earrings, set 2 single diamonds and small cluster ; small gold pendant, lover's knot, set pearls and turquoise ; ruby and diamond marquise ring ; small ruby and diamond dress do. ; large opal and diamond do. set 3 opals and small diamonds ; gold snake do., set 2 diamond eyes; gent's 18ct. single stone diamond do. ; lady's long gold chain ; gold brooch, lover's knot and heart, set turquoise.— Violet Evans, alias B. James, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. fair, e. grey, Welsh accent; dress, black frock, brown leatherette coat with belt, black close fitting hat, black stockings and shoes. Obtained situation with Welsh people, stated she had come from Llanbyther, where her grandparents had recently died. Stayed 2 days and absconded with the property. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— V Division.— For obtaining £ 4 by false pretences.— Adolphus Parry Fielder, C. R. O. No. 11595- 23, b. 1882, 5ft. 5Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, moustache ( may now be clean shaven), well spoken and plausible ; dress, dk. suit, soft felt hat. An architect; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud on F. Negotiated with builder as prospective partner with capital, to invest in new houses. Wrote a cheque for £ 150 in favour of builder, obtained £ 4 on strength of cheque, which was subsequently returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. KENT. 3.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— For shopbreak- ing and stealing, 2nd inst., cheque No. A 01039, dated 31st March, 1925, on Westminster Bank, Mount Ephraim Branch, Tunbridge Wells, payable to Brewer and Son, for £ 1 13s. 2d., signed a/ c. Ovenden & Heaysman, J. J. Ovenden, crossed two lines only; cheque, No. 191/ 460446, for £ 1 6s. 3d., dated 31st March, 1925, payable^ to Brewer and Son, signed W. J. Harmer & V. N. Still, crossed ; and £ 3 15s.— Two Men : 1st, b. about 1895, 5ft. lOin., c. dk., clean shaven; dress, It. grey overcoat, grey cap ; smart appear- ance.— 2nd, b. 1880 to 1885, 5ft. lOin., c. and moustache dk. ; dress, grey overcoat and cap ; smart appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, April 6, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. 4.— Church ( Co.).— Case No. 80, 19- 5- 24, George William Friend not now wanted. Order of detention having lapsed. 5.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( person), 27th ult., purse and £ 2.— Thomas Michael Long, alias Lang, b. 1890, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. and h. dk., small dk. moustache, thin sharp features ; dress, dk. blue overcoat with velvet collar, dk. cap, soft white collar, tie.— A Man, b. 1890, 5ft. 6in., square build, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven, round face ; dress, It. grey suit, grey cap, soft white collar, tie. Stole above property from loser whilst the latter was boarding a tramcar. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 6.— Preston ( Boro.).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, 7th ult.— A Man, who gave name of J. Atkinson, b. about 1885, 5ft. 10 or llin., good build, h. fair ( ourly at sides), clean shaven, well spoken and plausible ; dress, brown suit, It. grey cap, soft collar, tie, boots. Falsely represented that he had authority to obtain orders for advertisements in the Preston North End Football Club's Official Fixture Cards, and obtained 5s. from loser. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Preston. pilot overcoat, as supplied to railway servants, double breasted, check lining, one button missing ; pair of gent's black boots, size 10, Phillips' rubbers on soles and heels, plain toes, nearly new.— John Thomas Currell. C. R. O. No. 20654- 23, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, tomb- stone, In memory of my dear Mother rt. forearm ; dress, grey suit, cap, shoes. A boilersmith; native of Worcester. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at MANSFIELD. Also suspected of stealing, 31st ult., from shed at Catholic Church, gent's Rambler Popular bicycle, black enamelled, green lined, 24in. frame, 28in. wheels, upturned handle- bars, rubber pedals, Cambridge tyres, B. S. A. 3- speed gear, black gear case, Olympia saddle, Powell & Hanmer oil lamp, 33 model, No. 31940, nearly new. Took lodgings 30th ult. and 31st ult., informed landlady he had to get up at 5 a. m. following morning to go to work, shortly after he had left property was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 9.— Bradford ( City).— For stealing ( servant), 28th ult., £ 30.— Clifford Jennings, b. 1901, 5ft. 5in., medium build, h. ( curly) brown, odd coloured eyes, clean shaven. A milk roundsman ; native of Wilsden, Yorkshire. May endeavour to enlist in Army or Navy, or go abroad. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. SHROPSHIRE. 7.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— For obtaining a Standard motor car ( recovered) by false pretences, 15- 12- 24.— Herbert George Sterry, aliases Bert S. Terry and Bert Sterry, C. R. O. No. 17858- 23, Case'No. 26, 30- 3- 25, b. 1881, 5ft. 9jin., good build, c. ruddy, h. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, clean shaven, plausible. A sheet metal worker ; native of Heath town. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at BIRMINGHAM ( Herbert George Sterrey) and WOLVERHAMPTON ( Herbert George Sterry). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. WORCESTERSHIRE. 8.— Worcester ( City).— For stealing from lodgings, 1st inst., gent's grey mixture overcoat, fit man about 5ft. 6in., black lining, pockets have baen mended, rather worn; gent's dk. blue PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 10.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct,— F Division case— till 6th inst., charged as Hamilton Burke Moore with obtaining money by means of trick. Obtained blank cheque from tradesman, filled it in for £ 4, entered shop, ordered goods value 17s. to be sent to fictitious address, tendered the cheque in payment and received balance in cash.— Robert Hamilton Moore, aliases Robert Moore, Robert Hamilton Burke Moore, George Westbury, E. A. Jameson and E. Ford, C. R. O. No. 10082- 23, b. 1879, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey ( sometimes wears horn rimmed spectacles), clean shaven, forehead pockmarked, plausible; dress, navy blue suit, bowler hat. A traveller; native of Devon. Pre. con. of fraud and attempted fraud at NOTTINGHAM ( Robert Hamilton Moore) and on A and W. Has cons, for fraud, larceny and attempted fraud in SOUTH AFRICA. Monday, April 6, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY.— continued. 11.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct.— F Division case— till 6th inst., charged as Richard Marcell with indecent exposure.— Richard Austin, aliases Richard Ryerson, John Dawson, John Kenn and Richard Ryson, C. R. O. No. S/ l 11041, b. 1881, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. sallow, h. black, e. dk. brown, clean shaven; appearance of foreigner; dress, brown overcoat, grey sports coat, blue waistcoat and trousers, It. check cap, brown woollen scarf, soft collar, shoes. A cook. Pre. con. of larceny and indecent exposure at WORTHING, BRIGHTON ( Richard Austin), WEYMOUTH, NEWCASTLE, GOSFORTH, WALLASEY ( Richard Frederick Kent), LIVERPOOL ( Richard Kent), ST. HELENS ( Richard Frederick Marcell) and on A and B. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 13.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Union.— Edwin Pettit Pearse, C. R. O. No. M/ 7541 ( no pre. con. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. PRISON COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND. 12 — Edinburgh ( City).— For breaking the conditions of his liberation, by absconding from his approved residence, in London.— David Hunter Ritchie Snaddon, C. R. O. No. 18950- 18, b. 1871, traced), b. 1885, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slender build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( thin on top), e. brown, clean shaven, large head, long face, thick lips, aquiline nose, large scald scars on throat and neck, well educated ; dress, blue serge or brown suit with faint red stripe, blue mackintosh with belt, bowler hat, boots. Native of Thornaby- on- Tees. Be- lieved to be tramping the country. Last heard of at Chesterfield, 15th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough. APPREHENSIONS. 14. — M. P. D., V Division.— Dr. T. Moore, Case So. 1, 22- 11- 20 and sentenced at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L), 31- 1- 25 to 6 and 6 mow. impt. ( cons.) and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud. Now C. R. O. No. 2482- 25. "> n 7| in , e. fresh, h. grey, e. brown. Native of All Ji. Pre. ion. of fraud and minor offences at EDINBURGH and PERTH Inf to tne Prison Commissioners for Scotland. 15.— Derbyshire, Derby ( Boro.).— Thomas Perry, C. R. O. No. 453- 13, Case No. 117, 4- 2- 25, and sentenced to 3 mos. impt. 16 - Lancashire, Manchester ( City;.— Frank Pitman, C. R. O. No. 12247- 21, Cose No. 7, 13- 2- 25. 353 abo Case No. 30, 1- 4- 25. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, April 6, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 17.— Slough ( Co.).— 31st ult. or 1st inst., by shopbreaking ( 2 cases— forcing window), at Burn- ham and Cippenham.— National Cash Register till, containing few coppers ; 2libs, red cheese ; 61bs. Blue Band margarine ; 61bs. Dutch cheese ; 3 31b. jars mixed jam ; 21bs. margarine ; 3 tins loganberries ; 6 bottles fruit salad. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. DERBYSHIRE. 21.— Woodville ( Co.).— 30th or 31st ult., from public house kitchen at Swadlincote.— Dk. green plushette rug, 5ft. 6in. x 2ft. 6in. ; 3 dk. green plushette mats, 2ft. 6in. x 1ft. 8in. ; 4 small pea green plushette mats, 2ft. 6in. xl0in. ; 3 old gold do., 2ft. 6in. x 1ft. 8in. ; Axminster carpet mat, fawn and red fringe round the edge, 2ft. 6in. x 1ft. 8in. ; door mat, cocoanut matting centre and a red wool border, 2ft. 6in. x lOin. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Woodville. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 18.— Cambridge ( Co.).— Case No. 30, 3- 4- 25, cancelled. Bicycle recovered and thieves arrested. CHESHIRE. 19.— Heswall ( Co.).— 20th or 21st ult., from cinema engine room.— Six- volt Exide accumulator, for wireless apparatus. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 20.— Stockport ( Boro.).— 1st or 2nd inst., by shopbreaking ( by ladder to roof of outhouse and then breaking 3rd floor window).— 13 oxydised lever watches, black dials, luminous hands and fingers, double cases, 42- 11 scratched inside; 2 lady's silver wristlet do., no strap or bracelet, plain fronts, 40- 15 scratched inside ; 2 lady's silver wristlet do., no strap or bracelet, 22- 15 scratched inside ; 2 gent's silver wristlet do., octagon shape, figure 12 in red, white faces, no strap or bracelet; 2 gent's pocket do., 15 jewelled Syren movement, white faces, plain figures ; 3 gent's Swiss lever do., 15 jewelled movements ; 3 gent's silver pocket do., luminous faces, 7 jewelled movement; 8 silver Alberts, very heavy, dog link and curb patterns ; 16 silver medals, mostly gold centres ; ldoz. spoons, E. P. N. S. ; 1 pair sugar tongs, E. P. N. S. ; ldoz. stainless tea knives, white handles ; silver manicure set; 7 silver expanding watch- bracelets, no watches attached, 5- 9 marked near hook- on fastener ; 13 gold fronted safety tie- pins, some engraved ; card of 10 studs, pearl backs, metal tops ; cream jug, E. P. N. S. ; sugar basin, E. P. N. S. ; 6 E. P. N. S. pastry forks ; glove stretcher, shoe lift, and button hook, silver handles, steel blades ; 40 Marcella cigars. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. ESSEX. 22.— Brentwood ( Co.).— 31st ult. or 1st inst., by burglary ( forcing drawing- room window, releasing catch with sharp instrument, and pulling down top sash).— Brown leather Treasury note- case ; first class season ticket, L. N. E. R., Shenfield to Liverpool Street; motor driving licence and visiting cards in name of Sir Thomas Segrave ; brown leather purse, containing 2 keys and gold charms; U. S. A. Naval Colt revolver; silver cigarette- box, plain, about 3 x 4in., 2in. deep ; silver wrist watch, luminous figures, black dial, leather strap attached ; small round silver box, chased; small round silver miniature photo rame, filigree work on top, containing photograph ; silver cigar- case, inscribed To Tom, Christmas, 1908 ; and £ 4.— Suspicion is attached to Thomas Geehan, b. 1890 to 1895, 5ft. llin. to 6ft., well built, c. sallow, h. red, e. large blue, clean shaven, one or two gold teeth upper jaw ; dress, dk. grey suit, Trilby hat, dk. overcoat with blue square pin stripe, shoes. Native of Ireland. This man was formerly employed at the above house as a butler and was discharged in July, - 1924, for dishonesty. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Brentwood. HAMPSHIRE. 23.— Aldershot ( Co.).— 31st ult., from unoccupied house.— Silver button hook ; silver glove stretcher; round turquoise pendant, with gold chain, fine links ; gold neckchain ; paste star in gold setting ; gold half hoop ring, set 2 diamonds and 2 rubies ; do., set 2 diamonds and 2 sapphires ; 3 or 4 odd gold links and studs ; blue enamel watch, studded brilliants; silver matchbox, flat plain surface, opens at top ; black canvas covered dressing- case, E. D. thereon, containing tooth brush, match- case and soap- case ; pair of paste earrings ; old gold ring, with bronze head ; gold Mizpah do., with Monday, April 6, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— conlin ued. book shaped face, hair inside ; pearl brooch ; plain gold do. ; pearl tie- pin, claw setting, long gold pin, set cornelian ; small gold pencil- case ; silver pin- cushion, shoe shaped.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1895 to 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c., h. and moustache fair, wore gold rimmed spectacles; dress, dk. suit, fawn cap, greenish pullover, collar, dk. striped tie, brogue shoes. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. 24.- Basingstoke ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., from an office.— Cash- box, size about 9in. by 5in.. containing £ 100 War Saving certificate, No. C 325423, issued 11th May, 1918; £ o0 do., No. C' 509487, issued 25th January, 1919 ; £ 21 War Loan certificate ; certificate for 11 shares in t e Anglo South American Bank ; and believed 3 certificates for shares in the Poor Law Guarantee Society ( all certificates in name of Herbert Victor Spencer) ; and about £ 13 6s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man. b. 1885 to 1890, about Sft. lOin., c. sallow ; dress, It. colour overcoat, breeches and black leggings, bowler hat. Appearance of a firmer. Inf. to Supt. Wyatt, Basingstoke. 25.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 1st inst., by house- breaking.— Silver engine turned mirror, engraved M. B. ; 2 do. hair brushes, engraved M. B. ; 1 do. clothes brush, engraved M. B. ; plain gold bar brooch, large square emerald in centre ; emerald pendant and fine gold chain, pendant is formed of straight gold bar, with diamond shaped emerald attached ; string of pearls, brilliant clasp ; ruby and pearl brooch, ruby surrounded by pearls, about size of 3d. piece ; black moire wrist strap, with gold initial M.; silver engine turned jewel case, M. B. thereon, on 3 feet; gold ring, set moonstone, oval, with 4 turquoise ( one at each end, one at each side), copy of antique setting ; gold Royal Artillery badge brooch ; gold and amethyst pendant and chain, pendant a gold diamond shaped frame, amethyst in centre ; gold cross and chain ; brown leather attache case, M. B. in small silver letters stamped in one corner ; No. 2 folding Autographic Brownie camera ; pair dark tortoiseshell spectacles. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 26.— St Neots ( Co.).— Between 27th and 31st ult.,! by housebreaking, at Houghton.— Gold bracelet, set pearls ; Jubilee £ 2 piece, date 1887, made into a brooch ; new dk. red Russia leather purse, silver mounts ; small silver matchbox, with monogram H. D. ; small silver oval scent bottle, egg shape, monogram E. C. A. ; plain silver marrow spoon ; plain silver long pickle fork silver bracelet, chased ; 3 small brooches ( 1 blue mosaic, 1 pink stone. 1 yellow stone). Inf. to Supt. Gale, St. Neots. KENT. • 27.— Canterbury ( City).— 3rd inst., from jeweller's shop.— Lady's ring, set 4ct. single stone diamond, marked inside 1A CCM/- ; lady's single stone do., set in platinum, marked inside 1C CR/ CR/- ; lady's 3- stone diamond do., set in platinum, claw setting, marked inside ID LD/- ; lady's 3- stone diamond do., set in platinum, clawr setting, marked inside IE SS/- ; lady's 5- stone diamond do., set in platinum, half hoop, marked inside 1J ED/- ; lady's 5- stone diamond do., half hoop, marked inside 1G OEM/- ; lady's 3- stone crossover do., marked inside 1H HD/- ; lady's 3- stone do., marked inside II CS/ E/ S ; lady's 5- stone diamond half hoop do., marked 1J CO/- ; cluster do., diamond, marked IK CO/- ; diamond cluster do., marked inside 1L CL/ E/- ; lady's 5- stone sapphire and diamond do., marked inside IP LE/- ; lady's 3- stone sapphire and diamond do., marked inside 1 Q HS/ CD/- ; lady's do., marked IS HL/- ; lady's 9- stone sapphire and diamond cluster do., marked inside IT LS/ CD/- ; lady's sapphire and diamond half hoop do., marked inside 1U CD/ CS3 ; lady's 5- stone sapphire and diamond do., marked inside IB CS/-; lady's 5- stone sapphire and diamond do., marked inside 1W CE/- ; lady's fancy sapphire and diamond cluster do., marked inside 2A CL/- ; lady's single stone diamond do., marked inside 2T CE/- ; lady's square setting sapphire and diamond do., marked inside 2U CH/- ; lady's 5- stone diamond do., marked inside 2Y CL/-; lady's 5- stone diamond, claw setting do., marked inside 3D CE/- ; lady's single stone diamond do., marked inside 3K CH/- ; lady's single stone diamond do., marked inside 31 CD/ CH/ S; lady's single stone diamond do., marked inside 9A CL/- ; lady's - stone diamond do., marked inside 3L O/- ; lady's 5- stone diamond do., boat setting, marked inside 3V S/ H/- ; lady's 5- stone diamond do., claw setting, marked inside 4 Q CH/-; lady's two row diamond do., marked inside 4W CS/; lady's two row diamond do., marked inside 4Y S/ ; lady's 3- stone diamond do., claw setting, marked inside 9B F/ CH/ S ; lady's single stone diamond do., marked inside 9B CD/;— Suspicion is attached to Three Men : 1st, b. about 1885, 5ft, 8in., medium build, dk. heavy moustache, impediment in speech ; dress, dk. overcoat, half 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, April 6, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. belt at back, white soft collar, black tie with white spots, bowler hat.— 2nd, about 5ft. 8in., clean shaven ; dress, brown loose coat and bowler hat.— 3rd, about 5ft. lOin. ; dress, black and brown mixture coat, It. felt hat with a black band. The first man entered the shop and asked to be shown an article from the window. Told the manager that he thought it was antique and was not what he wanted. He engaged the manager in conversation, and it is thought that one of the other men entered the shop bj' another door and extracted the rings and pad from the window. Left by 4.58 p. m. train, 3rd inst., for London. Inf. to the C. C., Canterbury. 28— Margate ( Boro.).— 1st inst., from hotel bedroom.— Brown leather attache case, about 13in. by 9in. by 3in., one handle new, plated locks ; small folding pocket Ensign camera, winder very stiff, one part of winding wheel missing, in home made red leather case ; brown suede handbag, handle at top, several compartments, about lOin. by 6in., usual fittings, lined brown moire silk, white kid in centre, containing number of letters, various photos of children and wedding parties, school reports, silver chased pencil case ( with black top), and about 8s. 6d. ; green leather jewel case, with small tray at top, lock broken, about Gin. by 4in. by Sin. ; gold bangle, set 2 rubies and diamond, gold knobs at either side, snap fastening and safety chain, dented at back : fine gold ncckchain, spring ring fastener, round gold pendant attached, set 3 It. blue stones ( two in centre and one drop stone), filigree setting ; silver and black crucifix, about 2Ain. long, on one side the word Jerusalem ; plain gold do., about liin. ; string of ivory beads, carved, turning colour, graduated from about 3/ 16in. to 3,8in„ fastens with split bead with screw thread, length about 30in. ; string of imitation graduated pearls, knotted between each pearl ; rolled gold slave bangle ; string of blue and white china beads ; string of gloss amber beads, with silver points between each bead ; long scroll design metal brooch ; metal do., set rubies, filigree work. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. LANCASHIRE. 29.— Old Trafford [ Co.).— 30th or 31st ult , by shopbreaking ( knocking out window frame, forcing inner door, bodily pressure), at Failsworth.— Silver watch. Swiss make. No. 757118. initials W. H. on case ; silver English lever do.. No. 6677$ on movement. Maker's name Thomas Smith; nickel do., 7 jewels, Swiss Make on movement, keyless, new, out of order; lady's wristlet do., silver ; 5 lady's silver wristlet do., Medana on dial ( two are fancy dials, others have plain dials), leather straps attached ; 2 metal hunter do., gilt colour, Best Patent Lever on dial, keyless; gent's metal do., Medana on dial, keyless, white dial, blue numerals, black hands, oval face ; gent's silver English lever do., No. 2684, keywind, under repair ; nickel do., white dial, black numerals and hands ; keyless; English lever do.. No. 1226564, keywind, white dial, gilt numerals, black hands, under repair ; gent's silver English lever do., keywind, dial cracked, seconds dial broken, under repair; gent's metal do., white dial, black numerals and hands ; gent's nickel wristlet do., square shape, Swiss Make on movement, 15 jewels, lever move- ment, black dial, luminous hands, no strap ; lady's 9ct. bangle, curb pattern, lock and safety chain attached ; gent's metal watch, Swiss Make, Admiral on dial. Inf. to Supt. Yates Old Trafford. 30 — Old Trafford ( Co.).— 31st ult., from tool shed ( forcing padlock off door), at Barton Moss, Cadishead.— Dark brown overcoat, plain back, single breasted, 3 pockets outside and 1 inside ; It. blue trench coat, with 3 loops for belt, 2 outside pockets , fawn trench coat, plain back, Raglan style, 2 outside pockets ; corduroy sleeve waist- coat, 2 outside pockets and 1 inside, containing black notebook and General Workers' Union card ( with name Frank Whitilow, 95, Park Street, Poel Greeu). Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 31— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., from marine store ( breaking pane of glass in side window), at Trafford Park.— About lcwt. scrap brass, mixed ; lewt. copper wire : lewt. scrap copper, mixed. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 32.— Prescot ( Co.).— 2nd or 3rd inst., by house- breaking ( climbing rain pipe and through insecure bathroom window), at Huyton.— Gent's fawn overcoat, It. fawn lining. 2 outside and 3 inside pockets. T. W. Simpson. Castle Street, Liverpool, stamped inside, far worn, fit man 5ft. 9in. ; gent's silver English lever watch, keywind, large and heavy, wirite dial ( going yellow), gold hands, black Roman numerals, plain case, out of order. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Prescot. 33.— Widnes ( Co.).— Between 25th and 30th ult., from street lamp at Burton wood.— Brass clock automatic gas controller for street lamp, supposed No. on works 93734, figures 1 p. m. to 12 nt. and Wednesday, June 10, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 75 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 1 a. m. to 12 noon on dial, also 2 brass notches marked On, and 2 brass notches marked Off, enclosed in metal casing, with the name The Gunfire Controller, Bournemouth, round edge, and Gunning's Patent, No. 21765/ 13, Made by British, Foreign and Colonial Automatic Light Controller Co., Ltd., inside. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Widnes. LINCOLNSHIRE. 34.— Bourne ( Co.).— 31st ult. or 1st inst., by housebreaking at Stamford.— Gent's fawn Burberry raincoat, red and green plaid lining, ink stains 1. side at bottom, fit man about 5ft. 8in., good condition. Inf. to Supt. Duffin, Bourne. 35.— Bourne ( Co.).— 27th or 28th ult., from living van in engineer's yard.— Pair of gent's brown boots, Willow Derby pattern, size 9, plain soles, nearly new.— Suspicion is attached to Jack Kirby, alias* Skiftey, b. about 1895, 5ft. 9 or lOin., c. fresh, believed clean shaven, erect; dress, navy blue suit, coloured neckerchief, It. cap. Appearance of showman. A labourer or engine driver, and has worked as such with amusement caterers. Inf. to Supt. Duffin, Bourne. SUSSEX ( WEST). 36— Worthing ( Co.).— 3rd or 4th inst.. from a garage.— Army blanket ; brown plaid rug ; pig- skin folding cigarette- case ; double- breasted dk. blue melton motoring coat ; waterproof rug ; 8- day clock ; clock. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. 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. SUSSEX. 38 — Worthing ( Co.).— 2nd or 3rd inst., " Talbot Darracq," EL- 5900. Colour grey, black mud- guards, near side mudguard damaged. Electric lighting set. Four seater. Open touring body. Chassis No. 35952. Engine No. 1898. 17.9 H. P. Worm drive. Upholstery dk. green. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 25, attached. Loser holds Registra- tion Book. WILTSHIRE. 39.— Salisbury ( City).— 1st inst., " Clyno," 1924 model. MR- 1378. Chassis and engine Nos. 1945. Two seater body, large space at rear for luggage. Michelin Comfort tyres. Spare tyre. Blue hood. All weather curtain. Upholstery dk. blue leather- ette, covered with loose pink cover. Excise Licence, issued 9- 1- 25, expires 31- 12- 25, attached. looser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. BEDFORDSHIRE. 40.— Luton ( Boro.).— 27th ult., " A. B. C." solo,. 1921 T. T. model. AP- 4410. Frame No. 1608. Engine No. 1611 3 H P. Chain drive. Colour all black. T. T. handle- bars. Dunlop cord tyres. No kick start. Four speed gear. No exhaust lifter. All weather mudguards with leg shields, rear mudguard cut down about 8in. Acetylene lighting set. Mirror in front lamp broken. Two brakes. Excise Licence, issued 25- 3- 25, expires 30- 6.25, attached. Registration Book in possession of thief. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 37. Wakefield ( City).— Case No. 120. 31- 12- 24, cancelled. Harold Wheatley. C. R. O. No. 5884- 24, Case No. 84, 6- 3- 25, dealt with for this offence. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 41- Mansfield ( Co.).— Caw No. 80, 1- 4- 25, cancelled. Body identified as that of Henry Thurston, Bovey Tracey. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, April 6, 1925. MISCELLANEOUS. DENBIGHSHIRE. 42.— Denbigh ( Co.).— The present whereabouts of Frederick Simon, show proprietor, Flint, is sought for the purpose of execution of distress warrants upon him for offences under the Finance Act, 1920 and the Lights on Vehicles Act, 1907. He was convicted at Cerrigydruidion Police Court on 2nd February, 1924. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, Denbigh. RECONVICTIONS. 43 — George Holmes, C. R. O. No. 16418- 22, was sentenced at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L), 1- 4- 25, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 22, 1- 4- 25. 44.— William Hall, C. R. O. No. 364- 11, was, at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 28- 3- 25, certified insane and removed to Fishponds Mental Institution. See Case No. 23, 23- 3- 25. 45.— James Bishop, C. R. O. No. 9750- 21, was, at Liverpool ( Co.) Pol. Ct,, 31- 3- 25, fined £ 15 for larceny — welshing ( 3 cases). See Case No. 10, 1- 4- 25. 46.— Frederick Webb, C. R. O. No. 22312- 18, was, at Liverpool ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 31- 3- 25, fined £ 9 for larceny— welshing ( 3 cases). Two other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 27, 1- 4- 25. 47 — Frederick Charles Sabine, C. R. O. No. 11055- 22, was sentenced at Hastings Q. Sess., 1- 4- 25, to 18 mos. impt. for officebreaking and larceny. Ten other cases of fraud and a case of shop- breaking were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 18, 25- 3- 25. 48 — Gerald David Warner, C. R. O. No. 9648- 18, was sentenced at Cardiff ( City) Pol. a., 31- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 17, 27- 3- 25. 49 — Thomas Tomkinson, C. R. O. No. 17284- 21, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 31- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 14, 27- 3- 25. 50.— Patrick McDermott, C. R. O. No. 14268- 14, was sentenced at Belfast ( City) Sess., 12- 3- 25, to 4, 4, and 4 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 95, 6- 3- 25. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 51.— Pontypridd ( Co.).— For failing to report.— Henry James Norton, C. R. O. No. 1938- 09, Case No. 154, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1870, 5ft. 7fin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, bust of sailor, ballet girl and Cupid, anchor, J. Ann, 5- pointed star rt., dagger, tombstone to memory of my father, cross bayonets, slouch hat, J. Guy 1. forearm, dagger 1. hand ; dress, navy blue coat and vest, grey trousers, It. cap, fawn mackintosh, brown shoes. A collier ; native of Cornwall. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, house- breaking, receiving and minor offences at PONTY- PRIDD, LLANDAFF, PLYMOUTH, CAR- DIFF ( James Guy), GLOUCESTER ( John Evans) and BRISTOL ( Henry James Norton). May be accompanied by A Woman. Particulars will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to Supt. Rees, Pontypridd. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 52.— St. Neots ( Co.).— James Webb, Case No. 7, 20- 1- 25, is identical with James Webb, C. R. O. No. S/ 173889, Case No. 0,23- 1- 24, b. 1849,5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. brown, 2 1. fingers deformed. A labourer ; native of Cranfield. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at CAMBRIDGE, ST. IVES and BEDFORD. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Huckle, St. Neots. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 53.— Northampton ( Boro.).— Case No. 21v 24- 9- 24, cancelled.— H. Gilbert not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. PEMBROKESHIRE . 54.— Pembroke Dock ( Co.).— For being con- cerned with Edward Harriman ( in custody) in stealing from a shop, 15th ult., quantity of wearing apparel.— Joseph Andrew Williams, b. 1905, 5ft. 4in., c. fair, h. and e. brown. A deserter from the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The undermentioned property has not been recovered : Pair fine blue Wednesday, June 10, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. serge trousers ; blue serge vest; coarse blue serge jacket ; pair woollen gloves, leather bound ; 4 soft white silk collars ; pair suspenders ; 3 elastic armlets ; 3 neckties ; pair braces ; mercerised white scarf ; 2 Radiac shirts ; cap ; 3 pairs fancy socks. Williams may now be wearing some of this property. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Wheeler, Pembroke Dock. WARWICKSHIRE . 55.— Birmingham ( City).— For failing to notify change of address, 29th ult.— Charles Edward Barnett, C. R. O. No. 664- 10, Case No. 348, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1885, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, li. brown, e. blue. A plumber ; native of Great Grimsby. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at GRIMSBY, HULL, ALDERSHOT, LINCOLN. WAKEFIELD, PLY- MOUTH, ASHFORD ( Richard Henry Brigham), DOVER ( Eric Arnold) and on S and X. May be dealt with where found. Particulars will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. WILTSHIRE. 56.— Salisbury ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 95, 3- 4- 25— Robert Clarke. The cheque referred to was from a book stolen by him in London, on or about 19th ult., and may be still in posses- sion of cheques Nos. B/ l 12002 to 12011, on Nationa Provincial and Union Bank of England, Bedford Row Branch. Identical with Walton, Case No. 7, 5- 1- 25. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Salisbury. 57.— Warminster ( Co.).— For failing to report.— Arthur George Galton, C. R. O. No. 1411- 08, b. 1874, 5ft. 5fin., c. and h. ( turning grey) fair, e. grey, scar rt. jaw, over nose, 1. eye, Britannia, heart, crossed hands, True Love rt., basket of flowers, crossed flags, Mizpah and crown 1. forearm. An engine driver ; native of Poole. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing, larceny, fraud and minor offences at POOLE, WAREHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, GOSPORT, GILLINGHAM ( Arthur Galton), BOURNEMOUTH ( Arthur Kilmore) and FROME ( Arthur George Galton). May be dealt with where found if there is evidence of an offence against him. Portrait will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to Supt. Barratt, Warminster. WORCESTERSHIRE. 58.— Kidderminster ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences, 30th ult,— George Leslie Owen, aliases George Lloyd Hughes and G. Hughes, C. R. O. No. 8590- 22, Case No. 28, 20- 3- 25, b. 1892, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, heather mixture suit, brown overcoat, bowler hat, grey woollen vest with round pearl buttons, It. grey socks, brown shoes. A toolmaker; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted fraud at BIRMINGHAM ( Leslie George Owen), GATESHEAD and WED- NESBURY ( George Leslie Owen). Told loser he was partner in the firm of Hughes Bros., Liver- pool. Engaged loser as traveller, and obtianed £ 10 deposit, as a guarantee. Loser accompanied him to view shops on which he would be expected to call, and later they entered a public house for refreshments. Hughes made an excuse to leave the bar, leaving his gloves, book and change behind, and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Kidderminster. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 59.— Remanded at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Frank Pearson, C. R. O. No. 10519- 18, b. 1894, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scars on cheeks. A fisherman ; native of North Shields. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at SUNDERLAND, TYNEMOUTH and HULL. 60 — Remanded at Steyning ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as John Jackson with cycle- stealing.- Thomas Candler, C. R. O. No. 15528- 23, b. 1869, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey e. blue. Pre. con. of shopbreaking and obtaining credit by fraud on B and C. 01 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, April 6, 1925. LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— contin ued. 61.— Awaiting trail at East Sussex Q. Sess., commencing 7th inst., committed from Uckfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct., charged with shopbreaking ( 3 cases). — Frederick Reginald Clarke, alias Frederick Clarke. C. R. O. No. 5076- 19, b. 1901, Sft. 6jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, bust of sailor, scroll with Fred, 1914, rt., swallow with letter, anchor, etc., 1. forearm. Native of Quorn. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny and a minor offence at NOTTINGHAM, COALVILLE, DORKING ( Frederick Reginald Clarke) and UCKFIELD ( Frederick Reginald Clark). 62.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged with cheque fraud.— Alexander David Shepherd Matthewson, aliases Davis Shephard and Alexander David Matthewson. C. R. O. No. 11785- 19, b. 1870 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. brown, scar rt. fore- head. A journalist; native of Calcutta. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at WALLASEY ( Alexander David Shepherd Matthewson) and on C and D. APPREHENSIONS. 63.— Leicestershire. Lutterworth ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 52, S- 12- 24, and identical with Digby Venn, C. R. O. No. 130- 17. See also Case No. 60, 27- 2- 25. MISSING. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 64 — Nottingham ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 86, 25- 3- 25. Susie Hall. C. R. O. Rof. No. M/ 7528. Additional inf.— Body of her child, Frank Edward Hall, recovered from the Trent, 29th ult. P r i n t e d a n d Published for H i s M a j e s t y ' s S t a t i o n e r y Office by t h e Receiver f o r t h e Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard London, S W. 1. Wednesday, June 10, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. ( 55.— H Division.— For fraudulent conversion of .€ 9 10s.— Louis Max. b. 1889, 5ft. 3in.. slim build, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, prominent nose, round shouldered. A Jew. Was the licensee of a public house, and also treasurer of a loan club hold on the premises. Failed to pay into bank monies entrusted to him, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. GLAMORO ANSIIIRE . 66.- Gowerton ( Co.).— For stealing, 31st ult at Pontardawe, gold half hoop engagement ring with 4 or 5 small diamonds in cluster— Annie Brown, b. about 189S, 5ft.. very slim : dress, dk. blue coat ( dirty), small dk. hat. Was taken in by loser owing to her weak state, stated she had run away from her husband, and on 31st ult. had received a letter from him saving she was beuig sought for by London Police. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Gowerton. HAMPSHIRE. 07.— Fareham ( Co.).— For embezzlement of £ 100, the money of the Loyal Albert Lodge of Oddfellows. Salisbury - Alfred Robert Elfleet. b. 1879, 5ft. 10in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, brown suit ( old), dk. green Trilby hat, old fawn overcoat, boots. A rivetter ; native of Winchester. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, Fareham. KENT. 08 — Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For stealing ( trick) £ 3, 30th ult.— A Man, who gave name of Harold Osman, b. about 1882, about 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. It. ( bald on top), clean shaven ; dress, grey jacket, brown Cardigan, blue trousers, boots, fawn Trilby hat, blue wrapper. Appearance of a Colonial. Called on loser, stated he went to school with him, and that he was employed as manager of local butcher's shop, and would not receive his wages until 3.30 p. m. Induced loser to part with £ 3. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 69.- Blackpool ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 3 15s. 6d.. by false pretences, between 4th and 9th ult. Robert Taylor, I). 1895, 5ft. Sin., c. ruddy, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, blue overcoat ( worn, belt at back), cap, very heavy boots. A gardener. Asked for money to pay for trees, plants and red sand for garden. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 70. Fury ( Co.).— For obtaining five 100- volt electric lamps by false pretences, at Radcliffe. 31st ult. A Man, who gave name of Thornton, b. 1885, 5ft. 4in., c. sallow, dk. moustache ( turning grey), slight hump on back ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, dk. grey Trilby hat, brown boots, collar, tie. Called on loser, stated he was opening a tobacconist's shop at Heywood, required five 100- volt electric lamps, was allowed to take lamps away without payment. Later it was found his story was false. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. LEICESTERSHIRE. 71. Leicester ( City).— For stealing, 29th or 30th ult., box ; dk. grey tweed overcoat ; leather attache- case, 2ft. x 1ft. 6in. x 8in. ; and £ 2 15s.— Frederick George Angrave, alias Jack Smith, C. R. O. No. 10344- 22, b. 1904, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clasped hands, ship, flower, hands across the sea, Buffalo Bill rt., tombstone, In memory of my Mother 1. forearm, knuckle 4th 1. finger deformed. A plumber; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at LEICESTER. ( Frederick ( ieorge Angrave), ALDERSHOT ( John Smith), NEW- PORT ( Charles Buckley Leonard) and on X and V. TUP VOMCF GAZETTE Monday. April 6, 1025. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— contin unl. Was employed as porter at local hotel, absconded 29th ult.. and a collecting box was missed, and another broken open and contents taken. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. SUSSEX ( WEST). 72.— Worthing ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick), lady's black and white wool suit : lady's black hat, with black and white ostrich feathers; black and white stockinette jumper, black at back, front black and white ; navy blue beaded jumper, gold coloured beads ; black crepe de chine jumper, square neck, trim mod back and front with black beads.— Florence Holland, aliases Florence Gear. Alice Forence West, Alice E. Hill, Florence Evelyn Wallard, Florence Wallace. Florence Barnes, Florence Page, Florence E. Heaton. Evelvn Hall, Mrs. Ralph and Evelyn Reeves. C R. O. No. S/ 80467, Case No. 8, 1- 4- 25, b. 1884, 5ft. ."{ Jin., stout build, 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 Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. IRELAND ROYAL ULSTER CONSTABULARY. 73.— Belfast ( City).— For stealing ( servant) jewellery, at Mountpottinger.— Ruth Graham, b. 1887 to 1890, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, e. pale, h. black, sharp features. Believed native of Doon, Perthshire. Warrant issued. Inf. to the Assistant Commissioner. Belfast.