PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1926. No. 3, VOL. XIII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— S Division.— For assault.— John Smith, b. 1903, 5ft. 8in., h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. jacket, trousers and cap, check muffler. Was making use of bad language near a public- house, and when spoken to by the licensee, struck him, cutting his nose and bruising his eye, and de- camped. May be found on camping grounds and open spaces used by caravan dwellers. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 2.— Slough ( Co.).— For obtaining 8s. by false pretences, at Eton, 18th ult.— Margaret Hartley, b. 1880, 5ft. 2in., stout build, broad face. Called at house in answer to an advertisement for cook, and gave reference. It was arranged that she should start 4th or 6th inst., provided her reference was satisfactory. Was given her return fare, 8s., but her reference was subsequently found to be false. Appears identical with Edith Bates, C. R. O. No. 1220- 12, Cases Nos. 123, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), and 13, 30- 11- 25. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 3.— Cambridge ( Co.).— For obtaining food and 2s. by false pretences at Histon, 30th ult.— Edward Rogers, C. R. O. No. 1291- 14, Case No. 6, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1889, 5ft. 5iin., thin build, c. fresh, h. It. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, clean shaven, deformed feet, lisps ; dress, peaked cap ( similar to chauffeur's), double breasted black overcoat, dk. blue breeches, dk. coat and waistcoat, grey muffler, no collar or tie, black leggings, boots. A fitter ; native of Ipswich. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at NEWPORT PAG- NELL, CULLOMPTON ( Edward Rogers), LINCOLN, SLEAFORD, NEWMARKET, CHESTER, NORTHWICH, BAKEWELL ( Edward Stanley Rogers), STOCKTON HEATH ( William Froley), TONBRIDGE ( George Stanley Vince), SAFFRON WALDEN ( Edward Daniels) and IPSWICH ( George Stanley Rogers). Called on loser, asked for lodgings, said he would be staying for about 3 mos. Stated he was chauffeur to lady and gentleman staying at Cambridge and had garaged his car at village. Asked loser to change £ 1 note, failing which he borrowed 2s. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Allen, Cambridge. DEVONSHIRE. 4.— Honiton ( Co.).— Case No. 17, 26- 3- 97, cancelled. Edwin Franks not now wanted, warrant withdrawn. 5.— Plymouth ( Boro.).— For embezzling £ 1610s. — William Vinecombe, C. R. O. No. 1414- 15, b. 1889, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown ( cast in one), clean shaven, mole back of neck, heart, J. C. A. E. rt., roseleaf and Blanche 1. forearm, heart between 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 1st rt. finger and thumb. A seaman ; native of Plymouth. Pre. con. of larceny at PLYMOUTH and TORPOINT. Deserted his ship at Torquay, 8th ult. In possession of 2nd class mate's certificate and expressed his intention of proceeding to London to try and get a ship. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Plymouth. DORSETSHIRE. 6.— Weymouth ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences — Ivor Williams, b. 1896, 5ft. 2in., slim build, h. dk. brown, e. dk., small moustache, very plausible ; dress, blue suit, khaki mackintosh ( very shabby) with belt, bowler hat. WTas introduced to loser, who was organising a dinner, as a singer, and was asked to take part in the concert, which he did. Later he saw loser's wife, told her he had sent his dress suit to be cleaned, and that her husband had instructed him to ask her for 10s. ( false) to enable him to pay for it. Was given the amount, and absconded. Represents himself to be a Freemason and a member of the R. A. O. B. States that he is a printer, employed on a Cunard boat, which is at present laid up at Liverpool, for overhaul. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Cherrett, Weymouth. ESSEX. 7.— Chelmsford ( Co.).— Case No. 5, 18- 12- 25, cancelled.— Kenneth Cooley, C. R. O. No. 8112- 18, not now wanted for this offence. George Keith Back, C. R. O. No. 16541- 23, Case No. 46, current issue in custody for this offence. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 9.— Huntingdon ( Co.).— Sapper J. Marshall, Case No. 17, 1- 1- 26, is identical with Henry Jordan, aliases King and Sapper H. Jordan, C. R. O. No. 6337- 21, Cases Nos. 301, Supplement A ( Vol. XII.), and 39, 4- 1- 26, b. 1894, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, long scar rt. wrist. A marine engineer ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of fraud and obtaining credit by fraud at AYLES- BURY, RINGWOOD, HARROGATE, SOUTH- AMPTON, MUTLEY, EDINBURGH and BERWICK- ON- TWEED. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Huntingdon. LANCASHIRE. 10.— Chorley ( Co.).— Case No. 11, 9- 12- 25, cancelled. James McManus, C. R. O. No. 12755- 20, not now wanted for this offence. 11.— Manchester ( City).— For fraud ( worthless cheque).— A Man who gave name of H. Watson, b. 1886 to 1891, 5ft, 8in., well built, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, toothbrush moustache, round features ; dress, navy blue suit, double breasted loose fitting It. overcoat, pot hat, collar, tie, smart appearance. Called at shop, ordered goods value £ 5 8s. lid. to be delivered to a certain address, presented cheque dated 26- 12- 25, No. 434/ MO 7449, on London Joint City and Midland Bank, Ltd., for £ 10 10s., payable to H. Watson, drawn by R. G. Brown, exor of Thomas Kirk, and received £ 5 Is. Id. change. Cheque later found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 8.— Staple Hill ( Co.).— For indecent assault.— Sidney Cooper, C. R. O. No. 24334- 20, b. 1882, 6ft. l£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar on nose ; dress, dk. overcoat, Trilby hat. An engineer ; native of Hersham. Pre. con. of larceny at HIGH WYCOMBE and on C. O. As a canvasser for ' John Bull' free insurance called at house of complainant and indecently assaulted her. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. 12.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 100 by false pretences, 27- 7- 25. — Deane Stuart Wynne, b. 1886 to 1889, 5ft. 7 or 8in., h. dk. brown ( turning grey at sides), e. blue- grey, clean shaven, thin features, false teeth, blue scar 1. cheek near eye and several small black spots on face, well spoken, plausible ; dress ( August last), black coat and vest, striped trousers, tie, soft collar, patent shoes. Sold a motor car to loser which he represented as his own property, whereas it was obtained by him on hire purchase system and had not been fully paid for. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 13.— Wellingborough ( Co.).—- For forging and uttering cheque for £ 4, 4th ult.— P. R. Blythe, b. 1876 to 1881, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. grey, dk. moustache ; dress, brown suit, fawn Trilby hat, spats wore eyeglasses. Stated he had just come from the United States to claim some money. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellingborough. 14.— Wellingborough ( Co.).— For failing to appear at P. Sess., charged with stealing a silver watch, 30th ult.— John William Gordon O'Brien, b. 1902, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, scar back of head ; dress, dk. suit, overcoat and cap. A street singer ; native of Sunderland. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellingborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 15.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing, 11th November, 1925, lady's gold locket and chain, small diamond in centre of locket, chain is ball and chain pattern; lady's old- fashioned silver watch and chain ; gent's gold signet ring, initials G. H. and J. L. thereon.— William Ellis, b. 1883, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown ( bald on top), e. brown, clean shaven, artificial teeth in upper and lower jaw, tattooed back of ( believed) rt. hand ; dress, grey overcoat, dk. suit, brown Trilby hat, boots. Native of London. During October, 1925, was engaged as a painter at a club where he made acquaintance with loser and kept company with her. On 11th November took charge of above property but failed to return same, and on enquiry being made at his lodgings it was found he left on 14th November. It has been ascertained that Ellis resided at an address in Manchester from June to August, and left owing money for his accommodation, and had also pro- posed marriage to a young woman in that City. Had in his possession billheads showing his Manchester address and headed W. Ellis, Decorator and Property Repairer. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 16.— Remanded at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with club- breaking.— Arthur William Burgess, aliases William Burdge, Arthur William Burdge and Arthur William Burdger, C. R. O. No. 1773- 08, b. 1888, 5ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, moles rt. face and on bridge of nose. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, receiving, attempted fraud and sacrilege at WOODBRIDGE ( Arthur William Burdgers) and on J, L, N, R and Y. 17.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with housebreaking ( smashing window and pulling back catch).— William Salter, aliases William Fisher, Knott, John Crews, William Filer, James Young and George Gordon Young, C. R. O. No. 200- 04, Case No. 357, Supple- ment A ( Vol. III.), b. 1887, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel ; dress, brown mixture suit, dk. grey cap, grey socks, boots. A cook ; native of Australia. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, house- breaking and burglary at * SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( William Baker), DUBLIN ( William Silvester) and on E, P, V and W. Has been travelling the country peddling needles, cotton, etc. 18.— At Cheltenham ( Co.), charged with shop- breaking and larceny ( breaking window with boots).— John Brown, alias John Braun, C. R. O. No. 16714- 24, b. 1905, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at BLACKPOOL. 19.— At Aldershot ( Co.), charged with larceny of motor car.— Frank Robinson, C. R. O. No. 3467- 25, b. 1908, 5ft. 8 § in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at LONG EATON. 20.— Remanded at Hendon P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 7th inst., charged with breaking and entering a coffee- stall.— Charles Albert McRae, C. R. O. No. 15337- 17, b. 1901, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A carman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larcenv, cyclestealing and house- breaking at THETFORD, MARKET DRAY- TON, FARNHAM ( Charles Albert McRae), DONCASTER ( Charles McRae) and on W and Z. 21.— Remanded at Newton Abbott ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged as Edward Vidier with stealing a collecting box and contents.— Edward Vetier, C. R. O. No. ^ 4306- 24, b. 1907, 4ft. llin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny and breaking and entering at GUERNSEY. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 22.— At Leatherhead ( Co.), charged as James Edward Grey with burglary.— John Edward Gray, aliases James O'Neil and James Edward Gray, C. R. O. No. 117- 19, Case No. 118, Supplement A ( Vol. XII.), b. 1881, 5ft. 6Jin., c. dk., h. brown, e. blue, man's head rt., clasped hands, heart, 15 dots 1. forearm. A painter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary and housebreaking at ALDERSHOT^ ( John Henry Beattie) and WOKING ( John Edward Gray). 23.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with stealing rug from motor car.— Leonard Duddy, C. R. O. No. 534- 04, b. 1875, 5ft. ll^ in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. A carter ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, embezzlement, ware- housebreaking, storebreaking and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, SPARKHILL, SOLIHULL, GLOUCESTER ( Leonard Duddy) and HERE- FORD ( Leonard Smith). 24.— Remanded at Sunderland ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with housebreaking.— William Henry Gray, C. R. O. No. 16772- 22, b. 1896, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A bricklayer ; native of South Shields. Pre. con. of larceny, cycles- stealing and minor offences at NORTHALLER- TON, DARLINGTON, ALFRETON, STOCK- TON and SOUTH SHIELDS. 25.— Remanded at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as John George Robinson with obtaining clothing by false pretences.— Alfred Henry Robinson, C. R. O. No. 7612- 23, b. 1907, 5ft., c. fresh5 h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny on R. 26.— Remanded at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with obtaining food by false pretences.— Thomas Atherton, C. R. O. No. 10556- 16, Case No. 46, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1884, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer ; native of St. Helens. Pre. con. of fraud, larcenv and minor offences at WIGAN, PRESCOT, ST. HELENS, LIVERPOOL, YEOVIL and WIDNES. 27.— Remanded at Teignmouth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with housebreaking.— John Lawrence Kearney, C. R. O. No. 736- 21, b. 1902, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, pit centre of chin, scars near 1. eyebrow and 1. of neck ; dress, blue suit, grey cap, white collar, black tie, brogue shoes ( worn). A seaman ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, arson, shopbreaking, larceny and a minor offence at LEEDS ( John Kearney), WATLINGTON and PORTLAND ( John Lawrence Kearney).— David McMillan, b. 1904, 5ft. 4£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, scars 1. of neck and back 1. hand, stammers ; dress, old grey trousers ( torn above 1. knee), It. Trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots. A kitchen porter ; believed native of Greenock. These men stayed at Church Army Home, Exeter, for a month and left there 6th ult. Stayed at Plymouth on night of 26- 27th ult. and have since visited Torquay and Newton Abbott. 28.— Awaiting trial at next Assizes, committed from Stamford ( Boro.) P. Sess., charged as Robert Lockie with shopbreaking and larceny.— Robert James Lackie, alias Lockey, C. R. O. No. 1966- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. l| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar rt. cheek, protruding teeth. A labourer ; native of Gateshead- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and minor offences at GATESHEAD ( Robert James Lockie) and NEWCASTLE ( Robert James Lackie). 29.— Remanded at Andover ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with malicious damage to shop window, etc.— James Howeth, C. R. O. No. 7356- 24, b. 1906, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Native of Jarrow. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at DOVER. 30.— In City of London, charged at Mansion House Pol. Ct. with fraud.— Kenneth Cooley, alias Kenneth Eldred Cooley, C. R. O. No. 8112- 18, b. 1892, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A journalist ; native of Tasmania. Pre. con. of fraud at AYLESBURY, ROCHFORD, HARWICH ( Kenneth Cooley) and SALISBURY ( Robert Stewart). Has also cons, for larceny and fraud in AUSTRALIA. LANCASHIRE. 31.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded till 8th inst., charged with stealing ( trick), 15th ult., a suit- case. — Gordon Malcolm Hunter, alias Stevenson ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1891, 5ft. 10in., thin build, c. fresh, h. ( thin on top) fair, e. blue ( wears monocle with black cord), clean shaven, erect, good teeth, lump crown of head, affected ; dress, chocolate suit, soiled shirt with black stripe, soft collar, tie, cap, brown blanket overcoat with high collar, greyish brown suede shoes. Associates with ex- officers and is one himself. Admits having obtained money by worthless cheques in various parts of country. Poses as a man of title engaged in writing articles for an Edinburgh firm of publishers. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 APPREHENSIONS. 32.— M. P. D., P Division.— William Salter, C. R. O. No. 200- 04, Cases Nos. 79, 14- 3- 24, 96 ( Retford) 24- 9- 24, and 5 ( Grimsby) 17- 4- 25. See also Case No. 17 current issue. 45.— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( City). Frank Ruston, C. R. O. No. 816- 15, Cases Nos. 66, 10- 11- 22, and 102 ( Withernsea), 10- 11- 22. See also Case No. 65 current issue. 33.— Berkshire, Newbury ( Co.). Foster and Foster, Case No. 4, 5- 10- 25, and on 30th ult., charge withdrawn on their paying for goods obtained, and expenses incurred. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY 34.— City of London.— Kenneth Cooley, C. R. O. No. 8112- 18, Cases Nos. 11, 13- 11- 25 ; 10 ( Oxford), 11- 12- 25; and 112 ( F), 16- 12- 25. See also Case No. 30 current issue. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 46.— Aylesbury ( Co.).— George Keith Back, 35.— Durham, Jarrow- on- Tyne ( Co.).— Alfred Nunn, C. R. O. No. 1856- 09, Case No. 31, 4- 7- 24, and sentenced, 4- 1- 26, to 6 mos. impt. 36.— Essex, Colchester ( Boro.).— Man, Case No. 4, 9- 11- 25, as James Mallett, and awaiting trial at next Ass. 37.— Hertfordshire, St. Albans ( City).— G. Brown, Case No. 10, 9- 9- 25, and identical with George Keith Back, C. R. O. No. 16541- 23. See also Case No. 46 current issue. 38.— Kent, Dartford ( Co.).— G. Brown, Case No. 8, 4- 9- 25, and identical with George Keith Back, C. R. O. No. 16541- 23. See also Case No. 46 current issue. 39.— Kent, Maidstone ( Boro.).— Albert Donald Ritchie, C. R. O. No. 10846- 24, Case No. 7, 23- 11- 25. 40.— Lancashire, Seaforth ( Co.).— Thomas Atherton, C. R. O. No. 10556- 16, Cases Nos. 4, 30- 6- 24, and 101 ( Chorley) 6- 2- 25. See also Case No. 26 current issue. 41.— Norfolk, Norwich ( City).— Charles Stephen Pinching, C. R. O. No. 10718- 22, Case No. 108, 11- 2- 25. 42.— Northumberland, Gosforth ( Co.).— Annie Nailess, C. R. O. No. 13450- 15, Case No. 5, 19- 6- 25. 43.— Prison Commission for Scotland, Edin- burgh ( City).- William Chisholm, C. R. O. No. 18804- 25, Case No. 29, 11- 12- 25. C. R. O. No. 16541- 23, and John Edward King, C. R. O. No. 13833- 24, Case No. 84, 28- 12- 25. 44.— Surrey, Woking ( Co.).— John Edward Gray, C. R. O. No. 117- 19, Case No. 18, 24- 6- 25. See also Case No. 22 current issue. Inf. to Supt. Kent, Aylesbury. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 6, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 47.— Bletchley ( Co.).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing back door by bodily pressure) at Newport Pagnell.— Gold oval brooch, old- fashioned, size of 2s. piece, set brown stone ; gold tie- pin, cameo of lady's head ; and £ 1 12s.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1899 or 1890, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey jacket and waistcoat, dk. trousers, dk. cap, grey socks, shoes.— 2nd, b. 1904, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey jacket, dk. trousers, boots. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 48.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— 30th ult., by robbery with violence.— Lady's paste pearl necklace, short single strand, all same size.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1890, 5ft. 7in., well build, c. fresh, clean shaven, round face ; dress, dk. suit, bowler hat or grey cap, soft collar, tie, boots. Is of the vagrant class, and may be accompanied by a man ( not concerned), b. 1876 to 1881, 5ft. llin., thin build, c. sallow, cleanshaven, Lancashire accent; dress, pepper and salt mixture overcoat, dk. cap, no collar or tie. A tramp. On evening of 30th ult., occupier of house discovered a man upstairs, in possession of electric torch, searching through a chest of drawers. The man struck her a violent blow on the head, rendering her unconscious. It has since been ascertained that on the previous day a man, answering the description of above, called at the house and asked to be allowed to examine the gas meter, but was refused admission, as he was not wearing uniform. This man was not sent by the gas company. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. DURHAM. 49.— Darlington ( Co.).— Between 24th and 28th ult., by housebreaking ( window insecure).— Gent's It. grey check suit, fit man 5ft. 9in., tab sewn on inside of inside jacket pocket with Wallace and Sons, Darlington, and Vernon Smith thereon, vest has similar tab on inside of waistcoat strap jacket has 3 buttons on front and 3 outside pockets, vest 4 outside and one inside pockets, trousers 2 side and 1 hip pockets ; fawn coloured pull- over cardigan, brown stripe, zigzag pattern, two pockets ; pair grey Army pants, new ; gent's Raglan overcoat, herring- bone mixture, fit man 5ft. 9in., of thin build ; fawn mixture tweed golf cap, size 6f or 6|, Atkinson, Hatter, Darlington, inside, also name of London maker, and Made about 1st August ; gent's white cotton shirt, 14in. collar, Luck and Sons, Darlington, inside back of neck, also piece of cotton with Vernon Smith thereon in red ; a quantity of other property, including a gent's bicycle, was also stolen from the house, but this has been recovered at Thirsk and Easingwold.— Suspicion is attached to William Edward Hermiston, C. R. O. No. 10100- 22, Case No. 62, 1- 1- 26, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, tumour 1. neck, impediment in speech. A carter; native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, shopbreaking and minor offences at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( John Edward Hermiston), WALLSEND, DAR- LINGTON, MANCHESTER, GATESHEAD ( William Edward Hermiston) and in CITY OF LONDON ( John Dobson). Left behind :— Brown, grey, and yellow pull- over, hoop pattern, two pockets, almost new ; pair of dk. grey trousers, striped pattern, two pockets, patch of black material 1. knee, patch of different material between legs, torn at front, no buttons thereon, fit man 5ft. 8 or 9in. ; brown woollen Army muffler ; pair grey Army underpants, well worn, W. R. I in ink on waistband ; pair blue grey Army under pants, in good condition ; Army shirt, R. 19 in ink on band on front ; pair grey Army socks ; box containing black Box- All boot polish ; old Army razor ; black cloth jacket, two buttons on front, three on sleeves, striped lining, coat lined black sateen, burn mark 1. breast ; black waistcoat, four outside and one inside pockets, striped lining, four white buttons on inside of neck to fasten waistcoat slip thereto ; greenish- grey cap, with single stripe making it into a check, burn mark on back, Maker's name inside H. Curtis, Ltd., Hatters and Hosiers, Stratford, and the words The Leader of Fashion ; gent's dk. grey overcoat, with It. stripes making it a check 3 x 4in., turned- up cuffs, two outside flap pockets, one inside pocket, lined black sateen, sleeves have brown lining with red and white stripes, four buttons on front, well worn. Inf. to Supt. Dry den, Darlington. 50.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 24th or 25th ult., by housebreaking ( scaling back wall and breakhig window with broom handle) at Norton.— Red fox fur, brown lining, slit and fastened with safety pin, nose moth eaten ; 1ft. folding rule, steel, 3 divisions, in small black leather case, Coils, Limited, Thornton Heath, Surrey, and Newcastle- on- Tyne, thereon ; brown leather attache- case, Wednesday, January 13, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. about 18in. x 12in., badly stained inside ; gent's silver wristlet watch, Belgian make, white dial, silver Roman numerals, has 4 clasps to fix on strap, black leather strap attached ; part of a bottle of John Gribbie whiskey. Inf. to Supt. Hammond, Stockton- on- Tees. HAMPSHIRE. 51.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 3rd inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing window at rear).— 3 gold rings, set diamonds ; 4 gold half hoop pattern do., set diamonds ; 1 large 3- stone diamond do., gipsy pattern, heavy ; 1 5- stone gold do., set diamonds and sapphires; 1 5- stone Burmah ruby do. ; 1 5- stone sapphire do., half hoop pattern ; 1 do., set diamonds on enamel, with inscription inside ( considerably worn on the inside) ; 1 gold marquee do., set diamonds ; 1 French diamond and cabou- chon do. ; 1 large antique do., with a medallion of a man's head inside, surrounded small rose diamonds, pattern engraved at back ; 1 single stone diamond do., claw set, rose diamond shoul- ders, diamond slightly chipped on edge ; 4 black opal do., 1 surrounded with diamonds ; about 150 gold do., set diamonds of various sizes ; about 50 gold do., signet pattern, 9, 15 and 18ct., several bearing the masonic sign set with rose diamonds, and some engraved with the same sign ; a large number of antique and modern paste do. ; about 50 new and secondhand gold watches, both lady's and gent's, wrist and pocket pattern ; also several lady's enamelled do. ; lady's gold and blue enamel watch, rose diamonds in centre, open face ; 1 antique 18ct. double cased verge do., repousee figures on back ; lady's verge do., set with tur- quoise, gold dial, winds from the front by key, also repousee work set with figures and turquoise at back ; lady's diamond and platinum wristlet do., oblong pattern, movable shoulders, silver dial ; 1 small oval 9ct. wrist do., lady's, winding imperfect, black silk band ; 1 very antique gold French verge do., glass missing, antique hands ; 1 gent's keyless go & do., glass front and back, centre seconds, hands front and back, coloured diagram visible from back glass ; antique gold repeating do., French, imperfect ; 1 diamond and ruby pendant brooch, pear shape ruby in centre and round pearl at bottom ; 1 circular diamond do., about the size of a shilling, vacant space in centre ; 1 small diamond and sapphire spray do., sapphire in centre of a daisy ; 1 Union Jack do., sapphires and enamel; 2 Naval wheel do., pearl at the top and 1 with ruby in centre ; 1 platinum anchor, set with small diamonds ; 2 enamel do., 1 blue and 1 green ; 1 small anchor, set with rubies on safety pin ; 1 do., set with turquoise on safety pin ; 1 gold brooch, in shape of a naval sounding instrument ; several gold brooches, enamelled in the form of a naval crown, some mounted on safety pins ; 1 large gold crown, set on a knife edge bar ; 1 escallop shaped brooch, set with opals, diamonds and rubies, forming pendant or brooch ; 1 do., scroll bar, set with 1 ruby and 1 emerald at each end ; 1 heart shaped diamond and opal do., on a knife edge bar ; 1 large antique brooch, set with diamonds and emeralds, Indian cut stones, very heavy ; about 30 gent's Alberts, 9, 15 and 18ct., various patterns ; about 10 guards, 9ct., some set with stones ; 9ct. 3- strand watch fob, with heavy antique seal ; 3 or 4 silk fobs with gold mounts ; about 12 fine gold neckchains, various patterns; a number of gold neckchains, set with various stones, about a dozen in all; about a dozen gold curb and other pattern bracelets, some set with turquoise and pearls ; about 20 modern and antique gold bangles, some set with stones, some enamelled and the others plain ; 1 gold Naval bangle, the shape of a rope, with 3 miniature lamps, set with 3 different coloured stones ; 1 half- hoop bangle, set with sapphires, and 1 set with emerald doublets ; 1 bangle, set with diamonds and emeralds, scroll pattern ; 1 half- hoop pattern bangle, set with turquoise ; 1 gold cross, early Italian, with figure at each side ; 1 James II. guinea, slightly cracked at edge ; 6 mounted spade and other guineas ( 1 mint condition) ; 1 spade guinea, in good condition, forming a locket, with a red stone and crest engraved thereon ; 1 Queen Victoria gold Coronation medal, 1837 ; 1 gold sovereign purse ; 1 small gold matchbox ; 1 small gold mesh chain purse; several gold pencil cases, sizes various ; 1 pair of pear shaped gold earrings, set diamonds ; pair of diamond do., set diamond clusters ; 1 pair of do., set diamonds and sapphires ; 1 pair of do., set diamonds, set in white gold ; pair of do., long shape, set rose diamonds in centre, surrounded rubies ; several pairs of antique and modern paste do. ; large gold pendant, set diamonds and amethysts ; 3 gold do., various sizes, set diamonds and pearls ; gold heart shaped do., ruby in centre and pearl at the bottom, the ruby surrounded with diamonds ; large scroll work do., set diamonds; round antique do., set pearls ; oval shaped miniature frame, set with pearls, containing the photograph of a lady on ivory, about 3| in. long ; 2 miniatures of ladies, on ivory, in plain oval shaped gold frames ; also several antique miniatures of ladies and gentlemen ; antique rope pattern necklace of seed pearls, 4 or 5 strands, with small balls of seed pearls about every 4in. ; seed pearl do., flower and basket shape, mounted on black velvet ; several coloured stone do., mounted on gold, silver and silver gilt ; about 30 scarfpins, gold, antique and modern, set with various 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. stones ; large oblong shaped scarf pin, set pearls and diamonds ; large gold tie- pin, set cluster of diamonds and pearls, convertible into a dress stud ; 2 Japanese pearl pins ; 3 Japanese pearl studs ; 3 pairs of gold links ; large number of articles set with paste diamonds, forming brooches, earrings and pendants of antique design ; lady's large 9ct. card case, gold shield soldered on the top, and ivory tablet and pencil and pocket inside ; lady's silver antique necklet, set with paste stones graduating from back to front, known as Collett setting ; smaller gold necklet, set with paste stones not graduated ; gold necklet, set with diamonds with strings of pearls therefrom. On most of the rings will be found scratched from two to four of the following, letters in italics : BERMUCALN D.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1886 to 1891, 5ft. 7 or 8in., h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, blue black coat, bowler hat.— 2nd, b. 1886 to 1896j 5ft. 7in., slight build, sandy moustache ; dress, brown raincoat, brown Trilby hat, carried a dirty brown fibre suit case. Both of Jewish appearance. Among the property stolen from these premises was a dirty brown fibre suit case, which is no doubt the one which was in possession of the above described men, and no doubt contained the stolen property. Left behind : Brace, screw- driver, putty knife, and a heavy jemmy (£- in. at one end and lin. at the other). The brace had been altered from a round to a square at the top grip, by sawing the sides off the circle of wood. The metal band on the putty knife was loose where it joins the handle with the blade. There was also left behind a new gimlet and an electric torch. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 52.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 27th ult., from the person.— Brown imitation leather handbag, con taining pair lady's gold rimmed spectacles in case, red penknife, whist score card, white handkerchief, brown leather purse and about 8s. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 53.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 29th ult., from hotel bar at Swinton.— Collecting box for the Swinton and Pendlebury Poor Children's Seaside Fund, containing cash.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1896, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. ruddy ; dress dk. suit, fawn overcoat, collar, tie. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 54.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 31st ult., by house- breaking ( breaking glass in front door and releasing catch), at Great Crosby.— Gilt travelling alarm clock, luminous face, in dk. blue leather case with gilt clasp ; gold wristlet watch, on moire ribbon with gold clasp, white dial, Grecian numerals, steel fingers, round ; plain gold singet ring with mono- gram W. P. ; gold do. with brown intaglio ; antique cut steel do. with miniature ; ring, 9 and 15ct., amethyst intaglio ; gent's 9ct. Albert, small curb pattern ; silver match- box, chased with ivy leaves and monogram B. H. S. ; gold tie- pin, set pearl and 2 small diamonds ; string imitation pearls ; gold filigree and pearl bracelet, antique ; plain silver card- case with silver chain attached ; heavy silver chain bag ; gold brooch, bugle pattern ; blue enamel brooch, shape of basket of brilliants ; gold lorgnette ; leather note- book, embossed with red rose, attached red enamel and silver pencil, and 6in. gold chain ; gilt powder box ; 2 silver thimbles ; and £ 2 15s. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. 55.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 31st ult. or 1st inst., by housebreaking ( front window insecure), at Waterloo — 2 turquoise blue georgette and gold lace dance frocks ; silver voile do. ; black and Royal blue marocain and georgette do. ; mauve crepe do. ; flowered voile do. ; heather mixture jumper do. ; white summer coat, brushed wool cuffs and collar ; tomato shade silk and wool jumper ; It. blue silk jumper ; purple dressing- gown ; lady's brown rainproof coat; stone marten neck fur ; 2 full sized blankets with blue borders ; pink and white washing quilt, laundry mark D. 67 thereon ; lady's wine coloured felt hat; lady's navy blue costume coat ; lady's brown velour felt hat ; 3yds. old rose ninon, and 2yds. crepe same shade ; pair lady's combinations, Chilproof stamped inside ; orange mixture marocain dance frock with black band around bottom ; gent's navy blue overcoat, small tear on top of rt. sleeve, maker's name on tab Austin Reed, Liverpool ; small bright red stone mantel clock with pillars at each side, gilt dial, keyless. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. LEICESTERSHIRE . 56.— Leicester ( City).— 31st ult. or 1st inst., by housebreaking ( 3 cases) ( forcing front door, bodily pressure, and forcing scullery window).— Gold heart shaped locket, blue enamel front, photo in centre ; gold heart shaped pendant, set pearls in centre ; gold do., green drop at bottom, fine gold neckchain attached ; ladys'gold mourning ring, set pearl forget- me- not in centre ; lady's gold do., set ruby in centre, surrounded diamonds ; lady's gold do., set 3 garnets, old- fashioned ; lady's gold bracelet, curb pattern ; round gold brooch, Wednesday, January 13, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. set several garnets ; gold do., the shape of a daisy, set diamond in centre ; lady's old- fashioned gold watch, attached to a long gold guard ; lady's silver do., keywind, white dial, Roman numerals, E. E. D. engraved on outer case, worn very thin ; lady's gold ring, set pearls in centre and 3 blue stones either side ; gold keeper do. ; lady's gold brooch, set amethyst in centre, surrounded pearls, safety chain attached ; lady's 18ct. ring, set 3 diamonds. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. 57.— Leicester ( City).— 1st ult., lady's 18ct. ring, thin shank, has been set with a black opal ( missing), about size of 6d. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. 58.— Leicester ( City).— 29th ult., gent's Ingersoll silver watch, on wristlet. Inf. to the C. C., Leicester. WILTSHIRE. 59.— Devizes ( Co.).— 3rd inst., by shopbreaking ( cutting hole in window and unscrewing catch) at Marlborough. — 10 large packets Player's cigarettes ; 6 large packets Wills Gold Flake do. ; 9 small packets Craven A do. ; 1 box Star do., containing 20 small packets ; 3 or 4 quarter pint flasks, containing spirits ; small quantity of Cadbury's, Bournville and Fry's chocolates ; from the till was taken 1 2s.- piece, 4 6d.- pieces, 2 3d.- pieces, Is. in coppers, and from a purse in a coat pocket, 1 10s. note, 3 6d.- pieces and 5-| d. in coppers. Inf. to Supt. Mackie, Devizes. 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. 60.— E Division,— 4th inst., " Morris Cowley." XY- 8302. Chassis No. 93343. Engine No. 106293. 11.9 H. P. Bevel drive. Two- seater. Colour dk. blue. Rear off side mudguard badly smashed. Near side front mudguard slightly damaged. Excise Licence, expired 31- 12- 25, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 61.— X Division.- 5th inst., " Berliet" LF- 5991. Chassis No. 9021. Engine No. 10832. Ambulance body. Colour green. Torpedo bonnet. Brass radiator, Berliet on a blue disc thereon. Excise licence, dated 4- 11- 25, attached. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.— S Division.— Adverting to Case No. 65, 1- 1- 26. Additional inf.— Maker's Serial No. N. 126. Watford speedometer. Loser holds Registration Book. Engine No. should be N. 76424. HAMPSHIRE. 63.— Aldershot ( Co.).— 31st ult., " Ner- a- Cax," solo, 1925 model. OR- 6728. Frame No. 4486. Engine No. 361. 2f H. P. Chain drive. Colour black. Acetylene front lamp. Excise Licence, expiring 31- 12- 25, attached. Loser holds Registra- tion Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CAR. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 64.— Cardiff ( City).— 1" Morris Cowley," Case No. 76, 16- 12- 25. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. HERTFORDSHIRE . 65.— Watford ( Co.).— Found in the possession of Frank Ruston, aliases John Smith and Frank Dodworth, C. R. O. No. 816- 15, Case No. 198. Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1895, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A motor mechanic ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, attempted larceny and a minor offence at HULL, BEDFORD ( Harry Ruston), SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Frank Ruston) and on K and Y.— And 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONERS— cntd. Catherine Gee, C. R. O. No. 6532- 23, b. 1902, 5ft. 5in., c. fair, h. auburn, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence on L. Charged with housebreaking and receiving respectively.— Brown leather suit- case, 25in. x 15in. x 7in., 3 initials on side burnt out, 2 brass locks; brown leather suit- case, 21in. x 13in. x 5iin., 2 white metal locks, initials W. R. and centre letter burnt out near handle ; composition case, 27in. x 15in. x 8in., 2 locks ; eiderdown bed quilt, full size, black and gold, black satin border ; cushion, round, black satin ; do. do., pink satin ; fox fur, smoke grey, lined grey satin ; book, entitled Comin' thro' the Rye, Mrs. R. K. Whiddett inside ; do., Heart of the Sunset ; scarf, grey silk, black and mauve stripes ; gent's shirt, Ubic, worn ; navy blue blazer, double breasted, 2 brass buttons each side ; brown and grey fox fur, lined, C. C. Moldram inside ; gent's grey flannel waistcoat, white pearl buttons ; lady's black coat, fur collar and cuffs, lined crepe- de- chine ; silk camisole, white, pink flowered border ; silk blouse, orange ; silk petticoat, white ; pair gent's suede gloves, fur lined, Wessex make ; black silk handbag, lined mauve ; crepe- de chine blouse, pale colour ; white knitted silk jumper ; pair lady's white silk stockings, new ; gent's white linen handkerchief, coloured border ; lady's petticoat, cotton, white and mauve striped ; small No. 2 Film Pack Hawkeye camera, in black leather case ; lady's brown leather pouchette, new ; lady's brown leather handbag ; 2 powder puffs ; 2 pairs scissors, in brown leather case ; 1 doz. fruit knives ; pair plated nut- crackers ; pair pliers ; steel button- hook, engraved metal handle ; safety razor holder ; ink- pot, in black fibre case ; bunch 10 keys on split ring ; 2 latch keys ; 2 door keys ; glass ornament, eagle with outstretched wings ; silver cigarette- case ; metal wrist watch, brown leather strap, keyless, white face, figures black, 12 red ; do., broken ; silver paste bangle ; Gillette safety razor case ; gent's hollow ground razor, Gong ; 2 oblong mirrors for lady's hand- bags ; black case, containing needles and button- hook ; pair sleeve- links, round, mother- o'- pearl ; black necklace, six small and one large beads alternate ; blue necklace ; long do., small pearls ; long do., one blue bead every four inches ; paste scarf- pin ; silver charm for watch chain, envelope shape ; safety pin brooch, blue enamel, Cowes on back ; white and blue enamel brooch of cat; tortoiseshell and paste brooch, lin. long ; metal powder case ; notebook, red cover ; Post Office Savings Bank book, Charing Cross, London, No. 43281, in name of Mrs. C. Flynn, 33, Cor- poration Buildings, Kennington ; empty case for cigarette case, match box and cigarette holder ; amber necklace ; gold wedding ring ; thin gold ring, engraved ; fine do., set gold, 2 diamonds and red stone in centre ; lady's gold wristlet watch, black figures ( 12 red), white face, keyless, black moire band, gold buckle ; It. grey fur necklet, lined brown satin ; lady's gold ring, set red stone ; do., cameo ; dk. brown leather pocket wallet, makers Houghton & Co., 32, Poultry, E. C.; brown leather purse, size 3| in. by 2| in. ; revolving dice ; linen duchesse set; sideboard linen cloth ; 11 coloured fancy silk handkerchiefs ; 16 lady's handkerchiefs, white with fancy borders; 13 do., lace borders ; tea cosy shade ; linen table centre ; roll navy blue Russian braid ; 23 d'oyles, various sizes ; and 9s. lid. bronze. Inf. to Supt, Maskell, Watford. MISCELLANEOUS. NORTHUMBERLAND . 66.— Newcastle - on- Tyne ( City).— The present whereabouts of the below described persons is sought for the execution of bankruptcy warrants. — George Harold Gee, b. about 1868, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. dk., e. ( believed) blue, prominent cheek bones, large nose ( bulges in centre), irregular teeth, slightly bow- legged, very plausible; slovenly appearance. Usually wears South African and late war ribbons on waistcoat. An electrician.— William Edwin Boyes, b. 1876, 5ft. 6in., stout build, clean shaven, broad face, bow legged. A fruiterer and confectioner. Left 5th November last, and may be found at Sinderby or Manchester. The above, if traced, are not to be arrested, but their addresses forwarded. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. RE- CONVICTIONS. 67.— Harry Sullivan, C. R. O. No. S/ 85964, was sentenced at Burton- on- Trent ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 1- 26, to 28 days impt. See Case No. 87, 30- 12- 25. 68.— Henry Simpson, C. R. O. No. 3088- 20, was sentenced at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 28- 12- 25, to 3 mos. impt. Cases of larceny at Flax Bourton and fraud at Trowbridge were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 16, 23- 12- 25. 69.— Alice Maud Matilda Geraldine Carpenter, C. R. O. No. 21417- 23, was sentenced at Northampton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 2- 1- 26, to 21 and 21 days impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 19, 30- 12- 25. Wednesday, January 6, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 70.— Jackson Wood, C. R. O. No. 21123- 22, was sentenced at Ringwood ( Co.) P. Sess., 31- 12- 25, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 86, 30- 12- 25. 71.— Charles Hughes, C. R. O. No. 5159- 20, was sentenced at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 1- 1- 26, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 21, 1- 1- 26. 72.— Patrick O'Flynn, C. R. O. No. 960- 10, was sentenced as William Patrick O'Flynn at Green- wich Pol. Ct. ( L), 31- 12- 25, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, housebreaking and minor offences at REIGATE ( William O'Riley), CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, BEARSTED ( Patrick O'Flynn) and on P, R and W. 73.— Henry Huddleston, C. R. O. No. 21311- 22, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 30- 12- 25, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 83, 28- 12- 25. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. STAFFORDSHIRE. 74.— Walsall ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 15 15s. Id., 28th ult.— Augustus Whitton, b. 1879, 5ft. 7| in., slim build, c. very fresh, h. dk. brown, e. bluish- grey, clean shaven, small lump 1. nostril and top 1. ear ; dress, blue jacket and vest, helio- trope woollen vest, khaki trousers, grey Trilby hat with black band, dk. grey overcoat, cream coloured shirt with heliotrope stripes, double linen collar, It. brown mixture tie. In possession of small silver wristlet watch. Was employed as manager of coal yard, and received several large sums on behalf of his employers, the defalcations amounting to a considerable sum. May endeavour to go abroad. Suffers from asthma and may be com- pelled to seek medical attention. In receipt of Armv pension, identification papers marked C/ M/ W5279. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9* 30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 75.— Woodville ( Co.).— For leaving his wife chargeable to the common fund of the Ashby- de- la- Zouch Union on the 10th October, 1925. Wallace Barson, b. 1894, 5ft. 11 in., c. fair, clean shaven, clasped hands through heart one wrist. A collier ; native of Masborough. Left his wife at Foleshill on the 11th August, 1925, and stated his intention of proceeding to Doncaster to obtain work at the collieries but nothing has been heard from him since. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Woodville. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 78.— Nottingham ( City).— For failing to observe conditions of his recognizance.— Thomas Herbert Judd, aliases Thomas Morgan and William D. Morgan, C. R. O. No. 16610- 24, b. 1902, 5ft. 5in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, thick lips and neck, square shoulders, erect, Lily rt. forearm. A miner ; native of Coventry. Pre. con. of larceny at NOTTINGHAM. Was placed on probation, 15- 10- 24, for theft, and ordered to reside in Coventry. On 1- 7- 25, changed his address, and has not since reported to probation officer. May be found in lodging houses Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. ESSEX. 76.— Brentwood ( Co.).— For shopbreaking and larceny at Hadleigh, 28th or 29th ult.— Charles Stanley Jay, alias Charles Stanley, b. 1904, 5ft. 6in., c. and h. fair, pimples on face ; dress, navy blue suit, It. grey Trilby hat, black socks, soft collar, black knitted tie, boots. A seaman ; native of Canada. Paid off ship at Avonmouth in September last. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wood, Brentwood. HAMPSHIRE. 77— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing 2 18ct. half hoop diamond rings ( recovered) and a gradu- ated pearl necklace, at Southsea, 8th ult.— Nurse McPherson, b. 1886, 5ft. 6in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, mauve frock, nurse's blue uniform coat and bonnet. Accompanied by a man ( not wanted), b. 1891, 5ft. 4in.; c. and h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, It. grey cap, spats, boots. An actor. Was engaged as a trained nurse from 23- 11- 25 to 8th ult., when she made an excuse that her mother who is believed to be residing at Louth was dying and that she had to go home at once. Has been employed as a nurse at St. Leonards- on- Sea, Stourmarket, Cambridge and Grimsby, and may apply to these places for a reference. Inf. to the C. O., Portsmouth. SOMERSETSHIRE. 79.— Yeovil ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of S. Williams, b. 1896, 5ft. 6in., thin build, h. dk., believed clean shaven, well spoken, inclined to stoop : dress, It. overcoat with belt, It. fawn Trilby hat. jazz scarf, boots. Called on secretary of local branch of Typographical Society, said he had been sent by secretary of Liverpool branch for work and had to report to local secretary regarding a situation ( false). Said his credentials and name of firm he had to work for were in the post. Asked for £ 1 as his bag had not arrived at the station, was given that amount and absconded. Was in possession of seaman's pass marked Williams. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Yeovil. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 80.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( servant), 30th ult., £ 1 2s.— Joseph Footitt, b. 1894, 5ft, 6in„ medium build, c. sallow, h. dk., e. blue, clean shaven, limps slightly ; dress, navy blue coat and waistcoat, dk. grey trousers, dk. cap, white muffler, boots. A labourer. Was employed as lodging house deputy and on above date absconded with the day's takings. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 13, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 81.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing, 2nd inst., 2 purses containing £ 5.— Gertrude Crumwell, b. 1909, 5ft. 5in., stiff build, c. swarthy, h. ( bobbed) black : dress, dk. blue costume, short coat, green knitted jumper, grey close fitting hat ( with red trimmings). A domestic servant. On 31st ult. came to her uncle's house and intimated that she had been sent by her grandmother to clean the house. Left on 2nd inst., and after her departure the purses and money were missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield.