THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1926. No. 8, 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. SPECIAL NOTICE. A course of instruction on Criminal Law, Practice and Procedure was held recently at the offices of the Criminal Investigation Department, Metropolitan Police, New Scotland Yard, S. W. I. Lectures on practical detective work were also given by Officers having special knowledge. The following officers from other Forces passed through the Course and were successful in the examination :— Birmingham City Police .... P. C. Rawlinson „ „ „ .... P. C. Sanders Cheshire Constabulary .... P. S. Piatt „ „ .... P. C. Wakelin Rochester Borough .... P. C. Licence APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 1.— Windsor ( Boro.).— For larceny.— Reginald W. Purser, b. 1877, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. and h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. overcoat, bowler hat. Was employed at local barracks as mess steward, received cheque for sum of money to be placed to the credit of petty cash book. Cashed cheque and absconded with the money. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.,• Windsor. CHESHIRE. 2.— Crewe ( Co.).— John Edward Malpas, Case No. 94, 30- 12- 25, is identical with John Edward Malpas, C. R. O. No. 444- 08, b. 1886, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown. A gardener or boilermaker. Native of Warmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, cyclestealing, fowlstealing and minor offences at CREWE, MIDDLE WICH, RATHDRUM ( John Edward Malpas) and MACHYNLLETH ( John Malpas). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Mighall, Crewe. * 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 18, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Alfreton ( Co.).— Frederick Goodall, Case No. 9, 13- 1- 26, is identical with Victor Frederick Morton, C. R. O. No. 18545- 25, b. 1897, 5ft. 6- iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A painter and paperhanger. Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMING- HAM. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. DORSETSHIRE. 4.— Poole ( Co.).— For housebreaking, at Park- stone.— W. Harold Sharp, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., medium build, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, dk. brown Trilby hat, linen collar with black, red and brown stripes, black knitted tie, red silk handkerchief in 1. breast pocket, boots ; wearing kid gloves. Believed in possession of a number of keys. Left Bristol on 2nd inst., accompanied by John Wilson, alias Jock ( not wanted) and walked to Bournemouth. M Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. White, Poole. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 5.— Gowerton ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences, at Gorseinon, 12- 9- 25.— W. J. Sloane, b. about 1886, about 5ft. 9in., c. fair, h. It. brown, clean shaven, plausible ; dress, navy blue serge suit, soft collar, tie. Called on tradesmen, stated he represented Corinthian Publishing Co., of Swansea ( false), who were publishing almanacs for 1926, for Gorseinon and Loughor British Legion, and solicited orders for advertisements in same. Obtained several orders with cash, but almanacs have not been delivered, and he has not since been heard of. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Gowerton. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 6.— Cheltenham ( Co.).— For stealing, 13th inst., a gent's Raleigh bicycle ( recovered).— A Man who gave name of Jackson, b. 1901 to 1906, 5ft. 6 or 7in., thin build, c. pale, clean shaven ; dress, brown jacket, It. vest, blue combination overalls, It. grey cap, silver discharge badge 1. lapel of coat, blue enamel badge rt. lapel. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Cheltenham. 7.— Cheltenham ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 1 Is., 29th Sept., 1925, and £ 5 13s. on 2nd inst.— Morley Taverner, b. about 1898, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. dk., full face, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, brown Triby hat, collar, tie, fawn mackintosh, boots. Native of Newport. Was employed as carman and and salesman by wholesale fruit and vegetable merchants, and on 12th inst. was entrusted with £ 20 to obtain Road Fund licence for his employers' lorry and National Health Insurance stamps, but neither wras obtained, and he has not since been seen. It was subsequently discovered that he had received the above amounts on behalf of his employers which he had not accounted for. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Cheltenham. KENT. 8.— Chatham ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 106, 11- 1- 26.— Sidney Alexander Stuart Morrison. Additional inf. :— Correct name Sidney Al. xander Stuart Morrison Nichol. A stillman. Visits British Legion Clubs. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For officebreaking ( breaking window and releasing catch) and stealing cheque book on Wm. Deacon's Bank, Ltd., Talbot Square, Blackpool, containing 30 cheques ; and box of State Express cigarettes.— William Black, b. 1901, 5ft. 10in., h. dk. brown, e. blue ( cast 1.), stutters, clean shaven, two hearts, I Love Julia rt. forearm ; dress, blue suit and cap. May be accompanied by Mollie Morgan ( not wanted), b. about 1906, good build, c. fresh, h. dk. ( bobbed) ; dress, dk. costume, red hat. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 10.— Church ( Co.).— For obtaining a lady's dress by false pretences, at Rishton, 8th inst.— A Woman, b. 1903 to 1906, 5ft. 1 to 3in., slim build, c. fresh, h. believed dk. ( bobbed) ; dress, brown coat ( fur collar), large button on 1. side black felt pull- over hat, believed It. stockings and shoes, carried chubby umbrella. Induced Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. shopkeeper to let her have a dress to take home and show her mother, promised to pay for dress that night but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Edwards, Church. 11.— Manchester ( City).--- For obtaining cigar- ettes and chocolates by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 26- 11- 25.- Michael Russell, b. 1896 to 1898, oft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. sallow, h. and e. dk. brown, clean shaven, well spoken and plausible ; dress, brown suit, blue overcoat, soft collar, orange and black striped tie ; carried umbrella and suede gloves. Believed native of Limerick. Purchased cigarettes, etc., and tendered in payment cheque for £ 1 on Union Bank of Manchester. Blackley Branch, and received 17s. change. The cheque was later returned marked R. D. Left his lodgings, 15th ult., owing 3 weeks rent. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 12.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( servant), 9th inst., £ 5 6s. 4d.— Bernard A. Young, b. 1900. 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, h. black, e. blue, clean shaven, good teeth ; dress, blue suit, grey cap, khaki trench coat with belt, It. socks, shoes. Smart appearance. Native of London. Was entrusted by his employers, the Caxton Floor Coy. ( L.) to stamp National Health Insurance cards, but failed to do so. Absconded 9th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 13.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Annie Copley, Case No. 132, 13- 1- 26, is identical with Annie Copley, C. R. O. No. 13084- 20, Case No. 9, 21- 12- 25, b. 1896, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, mole rt. cheek, 4th fingers deformed. A servant ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at ASHTON ( Co. and Boro.), LEEK, CHAPEL- EN- LE- FRITH, DUBLIN ( Annie Copley) and MANCHESTER ( Annie Connolly). Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Bentham, Old Trafford. OXFORDSHIRE. 14.— Oxford ( Co.).— For misappropriation of £ 48 0s. 2d. at Studhampton, 18th ult.— Walter Herbert Wheeler, b. 1880, 5ft. 5 to 7in., c. fresh, h. turning grey ( bald in front), ginger moustache ; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, old black trousers, Army shirt, no collar or tie, It. fawn overcoat, cap pulled over eyes boots. A labourer ; native of Crowmarsh. Was treasurer of Black Horse Slate Club and absconded with the money. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Day. Oxford. 15.— Oxford ( Co.).— For failing to appear at Bullingdon P. Sess., 2nd inst., in answer to a summons for assault.— Matthew Loveridge, b. 1893, 5ft. 4in., h. dk. brown, e. brown, dk. brown moustache, slightly bow- legged. Gipsy appearance. Was last seen travelling in a caravan, accompanied by his wife and child. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Day, Oxford. SHROPSHIRE. 16.— Church Stretton ( Co.).— For non- payment of £ 20, forfeiture of recognizance ( in default 2 mos. impt.).— George Wallace Frederick Lane, b. 1884, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. fair. e. blue, protruding upper lip, dimple on chin, lobe of rt. ear shorter than 1., scars upper lip and 1. eyebrow. A bricklayer ; native of London. Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Roberts, Church Stretton. SOMERSETSHIRE. 17.— Taunton ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences, at Wellington, J 1th inst.— A Man who gave name of Williams, b. 1896 to 1898, about 5ft. 6in., slim build, h. ( thick and stands erect), North country accent ; dress, pale heliotrope mixture suit, dk. brown pullover, Trilby hat ( American style), fawn spats, patent shoes. Called on loser, said he was starting work at Post Office and that his men would arrive next day ( false), and absconded following morning without paying. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Chapman Taunton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 18— Hailsham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 5s. by false pretences.— J. A. Smith, b. about 1896, 5ft- 7in., c. sallow, h. dk., e. dk. brown.- clean shaven, lost rt. forearm, 1. hand and wrist tattooed ; 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 18, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. dress, brown suit, fawn Trilby hat, grey overcoat. A traveller ; native of ( believed) Brighton. Represented he was still in employ of English Service Match Industry, of Brighton, and obtained orders and cash by saying the firm had had trouble with cheques. Is an ex- mercantile marine man. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sinclair, Hailsham. WARWICKSHIRE. 19.— Leamington ( Boro.).— J. Sharpies, Case No. Ill, 11- 1- 26, is identical with James Sharpies, aliases Sharp and Staples, C. R. O. No. S/ l 13566, Case No. 4, 30- 11- 25, b. 1891, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h.^ lt. brown, e. brown, mole rt. temple. An engineer; native of Pendlebury. Pre. con. of larceny and embezzlement at MANCHESTER ( James Sharpies), CHESTERFIELD, TAM- WORTH ( James Entwistle Sharpies) and on W. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leamington. WILTSHIRE. 20.— Swindon ( Co.).— For steahngTa^ bicycle ( recovered).— Frederick Smith, b. 1886 to 1891, about 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, long thin face and nose, clean shaven, clasped hands, F. S. 1. forearm ; dress, brown suit, faw7n over- coat, It. brown Trilby hat, dk. woollen socks, brown shoes ( blacked over). Obtained employ- ment on a farm, borrowed the cycle and sold it. Last seen 10th inst. at Hungerford. Sometimes poses as a police officer. Inf. to the D. C. C., Swindon. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 21.— Remanded at Bow St. Pol. Ct. ( L.)— E Division case— till 19th inst., charged as Walter Brooks with unlawful possession of grey motor rug with black, white and orange coloured stripes ( large check).— Walter Brooksbank, C. R. O. No. 165- 20, b. 1887, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A painter ; native of Selby. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, fowlstealing, burglary and a minor offence at LEEDS ( W. R. and City), HARRO- GATE, ST. NEOTS, WAKEFIELD, DONCAS- TER, HULL, RICHMOND ( N. R.), ( Walter Brooksbank) and BIRMINGHAM ( Walter Brooks). 22.— On J, charged with being a suspected person on enclosed premises.— William Farrer, aliases William Farrow and William Farrar, C. R. O. No. 15018- 14, Case No. 298, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1890, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. sallow, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, scar upper lip ; dress, dk. mixture overcoat, grey suit, soft collar, grey tie, bowler hat, boots. An engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of receiving, larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at LIVER- POOL ( William Warren) and on P. S, X and Y. Traced to his possession : 5 white metal fish knives and forks, L. on handles ; 2 small dessert forks, mother- o'- pearl handles ; white metal watch, Trenton on face, English figures, small red numerals indicating minutes over hour figures ; silver handled button hook and scissors ( button hook broken) ; silver back hair brush, plain ; 2 E. P. N. S. candlesticks, 6in. high ; brown leather suit case, 18in. by 12in. by 6in., initials obliterated. This man will also be further charged with four cases of housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument). 23.— Remanded at Coleford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 19th inst., charged with cycle tealing.— Edward Burton Castle, C. R. O. No. 7991- 16^ b. 1896, 5ft. 4 fin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown ( blind rt.), scar rt. forehead and 1. of neck, butterfly, ship, flower rt., snakes, females, clasped hands, flower, dagger 1. forearm, ship rt. wrist. A motor mechanic ; native of London. Pre. con. of f rgery, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at GUILDFORD ( Albert Edward Sullivan), BEAMINSTER ( Edward Burton Castle), SOUTHAMPTON ( Frank Edward Lawrence) and on A, K, P and Z. 24.— Remanded at Altrincham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with receiving sapphire and diamond brooch.'— Alfred Berry, C. R. O. No. S/ 5502, b. 1883, 5ft. 81in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. Native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and embezzlenent at LIVERPOOL and on X. 25.— Awaiting trial at Surrey Q. Sess.— V Division case— commencing 6th April, charged as Alexander Woods with shopbreaking. Forced catch of shop window, stole rings, cash, stamps and clock, etc.— John Flint, C. R. O. No. 9746- 24, b. 1903, 5ft. 8| in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, well spoken, erect ; dress, It. suit, khaki shirt, collar, cap, brown shoes. A painter's labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny and cyclestealing at BIGGLESWADE and BOURNEMOUTH ( Jack Flint). Monday, January 18, 1926. THE POLIC PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 26.— Remanded at Crewe ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Alice Maud Wareham with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. — stated she was canvassing the district for the Church Army, who would pay 30s. for her week's board and lodgings.— Alice Maud Robinson, C. R. O. No. 13599- 21, b. 1905, 5ft. OJin., c. sallow, h. it. brown, e. hazel. Native of Stanton. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at MANCHESTER, STOCK- PORT ( Alice Maud Robinson), ST AL YBRIDGE, ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE ( Alice Maud Waring Robinson) and DOUGLAS ( I. of M.) ( Alice Metcalf). 27.— Awaiting trial at Surrey Q. Sess., com- mencing 6th April— V Division Case— charged as Stanley Franklin with shopbreaking.— Stanley Kinsforn Franklin, alias Stanley Kingsforn Frank- lin, C. R. O. No. 7155- 25, b. 1903, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, li. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, It. fawn mackintosh, It. cap, boots. A labourer. Pre. con. of shopbreaking and larceny at BOURNEMOUTH. 3 GAZETTE. 5 i pretences between 28th November and 4th ult.— James Arthur Fisher ( no pre. con. traced) b. 1891, 5ft llin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, wears rimless glasses, clean shaven, bad teeth ; dress, navy blue suit, brown blanket overcoat, bowler hat, stiff collar, bow, shoes. Since February, 1924, has stayed at Plymouth, Southampton, Manaton, Devonport, Preston, and Paignton. Inf. to C. C., Birmingham. APPREHENSIONS. 31.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Benjamin McDonald, C. R. O. No. 20722- 24, Case No. 2, 13- 1- 26. 32.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Leonard Douglas Ponting, C. R. O. No. 1578- 04, Case No. 17, 13- 1- 26. 33.— Lancashire. Liverpool ( City).— James Devine, C. R. O. No. 8980- 23, Case No. 8, 19- 8- 25. 28.— Adverting to Case No. 43, 13- 1- 26.— Albert Edgar Lawrence, C. R. O. No. 1025- 20. Additional inf. :— Falsely represented that he was a son of Sir Thomas Lawrence, of Langley Court, Hove, and induced people to supply him with clothes, food, etc.— Clean shaven ; dress, brown suit and overcoat, It. felt hat, soft collar, brown tie, spats, brown boots. 29.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— R Division case— till 21st inst,, charged with larceny— trick. Called on loser and asked for cheque for £ 1 to be cashed. A^ ter receiving the money, stated he had come without his cheque book, and promised to return later, but failed to do so. In possession of stolen cheque book on Lloyd's Bank, Threadneedle St... Nos. 710 E2, 644403- 30.- Ponsonby Dalrymple, aliases Charles Dalrymple, Cyril Ponsonby Dalrymple, Charles Molens and Charles Manero, C. R^ O. No. 99- 09, b. 1872, 5ft. 9| in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, very well spoken ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. grey overcoat, bowler hat, linen collar, black tie, boots. Native of London. Pre. con. of uttering forged cheques, larceny and fraud at HOVE ( Ponsonby Dalrymple) and on D and CO. 34.— Lancashire. Manchester ( City).— Thomas Ambrose, C. R. O. No. 3239- 02, Case No. 79, 8- 6- 25, and awaiting trial at next Q. Sess. 35.— Lancashire. Seaforth ( Co.).— William Inman, C. R. O. No. 7074- 21, Case No. 28, 2- 12- 25. 36.— Lincolnshire, Bourne ( Co.).— Christian Watson, Case No. 145, 13- 1- 26. 37.— Wiltshire, Trowbridge ( Co.).— Captain C. K. Fisher Rowe, Case No. 106, 16- 3- 23, and identical with James A. Fisher, C. R. O. No. 2931- 17. PROPERTY STOLEN. DURHAM. 38.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 9th inst., from theatre dressing room.— Lady's 18ct. old- fashioned ring, set 2 diamonds and 3 rubies. Inf. to Supt. Thomas. West Hartlepool. WARWICKSHIRE. ESSEX. 30.— Birmingham ( City).— Remanded till 18th 39.— Brentwood ( Co.).— Case No. 46, 8- 1- 26, inst,, charged with obtaining food by false cancelled. Silver cup recovered, not stolen. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday. January 18, 1926 PROPERTY STOLEN — continued. 40. — Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.). — 13 th inst., by housebreaking ( duplicate key) at Westcliff. — Lady's gold wristlet watch, in gate pattern bracelet with spring fastening, keyless, white face, black hands, about size of 2s.- piece ; gold scarf- pin, wishbone pattern, set pink stone ; pair gent's brown leather gloves, size 8, fur lined ; and £ 25 in sovereigns and half- sovereigns, £ 40 in £ 5 Bank of England notes, and £ 45 in £ 1 Treasury notes.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1896, 5ft. 9 or 10in., clean shaven ; wore cap and dk. overcoat. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 41.— Barry Dock ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., by shopbreaking at Cadoxton.— Lady's silver Geneva watch, No. 87414; do., No. 514789; do., No. 618518 ; do., 50056 ; gent's do., No. 32298 ; do., No. 11786, Penrose thereon ; do., No. 13459, Masters ; do., No. 124452, H. Samuels ; 2 silver English lever do. ; gent's silver curb Albert ; gent's silver Ingersoll watch, black dial ; 4 lady's nickel wristlet watches, with leather straps ; 6 or 8 mouth organs ( 3 double reeds, with World's Famous thereon) ; 8 plated wedding rings ; small opera- glasses ; electric torch ; and 4s. 5- id. Inf. to Supt. Morris, Barry Dock. KENT. 42.— Chatham ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking glass in front door and releasing catch), at Northfleet.— 12 silver table spoons ; 5 do. table forks ; 6 do. dessert do. ; 6 do. dessert spoons ; 6 do. large tea do. ; 5 do. egg do. ; 6 do. handled knives ; 6 do. tea do., white handles ; Community plate large silver fork ; 6 fish knives ; 2 silver soup ladles ; 2 do. salt spoons ; pair do. sugar- tongs ; do. pickle fork ; do. butter knife ; do. serviette- ring ; 2 do. teapots ; hot water jug, silver, Queen Anne style ; 6 silver fish forks, majority are marked with letters St. J. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. 43.— Sandwich ( Co.).— Cases Nos. 44 and 45, 23- 11- 25, cancelled. William Thomas Gardner, C. R. O. No. 23024- 19, Case No. 82, 8- 1- 26, admitted these offences, and same were taken into con- sideration. Major part of property recovered. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Bury ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing window with instrument).— Three pairs of gent's box calf boots, Derby pattern, patent toecaps, sizes 8 and 9, C. W. S., Standard Boot and 16s. 6d. stamped on sole ; 4 pairs gent's box calf do., Derby pattern, self cap, sizes 7, 8 and 9, C. W. S., Standard Boot and 16/ 6 stamped on sole ; 2 pairs gent's glace kid do., Derby pattern, leather lined, sizes 6 and 9, C. W. S., Wheat Sheaf Boot and 16/ 9 stamped on sole ; pair gent's box calf plain fronted do., Derby pattern, size 7, figure of a policeman and 16/- stamped on sole ; pair gent's box calf Derby do., welted, patent toe, size 9, 21/- stamped on sole: pair gent's glace kid shoes, patent toe, size 8, 16/ 9 stamped on sole and No. 5292 on upper ; pair boy's box calf Derby boots, size 5, Wheat Sheaf Brand and 10/ 6 stamped on sole ; pair lady's glace kid shoes, Derby pattern, patent toe, size 5|-, Wheat Sheaf Brand and 18/ 6 stamped on sole ; pair lady's glace kid do., size 5, plain fronts, Leicester Wheat Sheaf and 12,6 on sole ; 2 pairs girl's do., glace kid, Derby pattern, patent toe, size 13, Wheat Sheaf Brand stamped on sole : 2 pairs girl's glace kid boots, size 10 and 11, Derby pattern, patent toe ; pair girl's do., glace kid, patent toe, size 9 ; pair girl's shoes, glace kid, Derby pattern, size 10, Wheat Sheaf stamped on sole ; gent's left boot, box calf, patent toe, size 8, Ivy Brand marked on tab : gent's right do., glace kid, Derby pattern, size 7b, Wheat Sheaf Brand stamped on sole ; 2 steel cut chisels, fin. wide ; leather knife, half worn ; pair pincers. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 45.— Bury ( Co.).— Between 9th and 11th inst., by warehousebreaking ( climbing water spout at rear and through insecure lavatory window).— Small clock, 3in. in diameter, on swivel stand, gilt finish, English figures ; pair rimless eye- glasses, in black case, J. H. Harrison, Optician, Bury, inscribed thereon ; 3 pocket knives ( 1 mother - o'- pearl handle and 2 blades, 1 red bone handle and 2 blades, 1 white handle and 2 blades) ; 2 pairs brass compasses : 2 pairs brass dividers ; 2 bow pens extensions ; pair dividers ; 1 large extension, marked with name A. G. Thornton ; set of electro plated extension compasses, in 5 pieces ; set of brass compasses, pencil, dividers and extension bar ; 4 doz. black lead pencils. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 46.— Wigan ( Co.).— 10th or 11th inst., from wooden case ( wrenching off door) in colliery yard, at Golborne.— Thermometer consisting of mercury glass tube, about 9in. long, fastened to piece of Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. yellow wood, 15in. long, l| in. wide ; barometer consisting of mercury glass tube, about 9in. long, fastened to piece of yellow wood, 15in. long, l| in. wide. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. MIDLOTHIAN. 47.— Edinburgh ( City).— Case No. 60, 15- 1- 26, cancelled. Property recovered and thief arrested. SV30T0R 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. 48.— C Division.— 16th inst., " Morris Oxford," 1925 model. YL- 5056. 13.9 H. P. Cabriolet body. Claret colour. Upholstery red leather. Excise licence, expiring 31- 12- 26, attached. LINCOLNSHIRE. 49.— Bourne ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 87, 13- 1- 26. Additional inf.— Front axle No. 17152. Rear axle No. 17156. Siemens' magneto No. 120051. Gear box No. 17124. Black wings. Bull nose radiator. Nickel fittings. Engine makes distinct tapping noise when running slowly. Metal noise at front of chassis at all speeds on the road. Losers hold Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— C Division.— 14th inst., " B. S. A." com- bination, 1925 model. MK- 26. Frame No. 2975. Engine No. 2284. Standard B. S. A. colour. Upholstery green. Snap clip on rear stand broken. Excise licence attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 51.— C Division.— 4' Morris Cowley," Case No. 84 13- 1- 26. 52.— R Division.— 4' Morris Cowley," Case No. 66, 15- 1- 26. LEICESTERSHIRE . 53.— Leicester ( Citv).—" Morris Cowley," Case No. 67, 15- 1- 26. MISCELLANEOUS. STAFFORDSHIRE. 54.— Stoke- on- Trent ( City).— Traced to the possession of William Bourne, C. R. O. No. 3899- 25. b. 1903, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown. A miner ; native of Hanley, where he has con. for officebreaking and larceny.— Eight- chambered automatic German revolver. No. 92255, stamped on barrel Dreyse Rheinische, Metallwasren and Maschininfabrik, A. B. T., Sommerda. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. RE- CONVICTIONS. 55 — John McDonald, C. R. O. No. 13391- 20, was sentenced at Wooler ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 14- 1- 26, to 28 days impt. See Case No. 35, 13- 1- 26. 56.— James Lewis, C. R. O. No. 2120- 21, was sentenced at Buxton ( Co.) P. Sess., 13- 1- 26, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). Six other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 39, 13- 1- 26. 57.— George Albert Robertson, aliases George Robertson, George McCundell and William Brown. 80 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, January 15, 1926. RE - CONVICTIONS— continued. C. R. O. No. 273- 19, Case No. 406, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced at Bucks. Ass., 13- 1- 26, to 5 yrs. pen. for shopbreaking ( 2 cases), attempted booking officebreaking, attempted housebreaking and officebreaking. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, fraud, shopbreaking, officebreaking, receiving and minor offences at RUTHIN ( George Alfred Robertson), CANTER- BURY ( Co.) ( George Albert Robertson) and on A, J, K, V, W and X. 58.— Harry Haslam, C. R. O. No. 976- 14, was sentenced at Burton- on- Trent Q,. Sess., 14- 1- 26, to 9 mos. impt. A case of larceny at Derby was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 21, 28- 12- 25. 59.— William Burns, C. R. O. No. 974- 14, was sentenced at Burton- on- Trent Q. Sess., 14- 1- 26, to 4, 4 and 4 mos. impt. ( conc.) for housebreaking, larceny and cyclestealing. Two cases of larceny from Oxford were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 67, 11- 12- 25. 60.— Walter Fuller, C. R. O. No. 755- 11, was sentenced at Bucks. Ass., 13- 1- 26, to 15 mos. impt. for cyclestealing and attempted c3^ clestealing. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, receiving, fraud, schoolhousebreaking and a minor offence at WINCHESTER, RUGBY, WALLINGFORD ( Walter Grant), CHERTSEY ( Walter Fuller) and on H, J, K, L, N and R. 61.— Leonard McGee, C. R. O. No. S/ 157162, was sentenced at Sevenoaks P. Sess., 8- 1- 26, to 3 and 1 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud and larceny. See Case No. 11,4- 1- 26. 62.— John Piears, C. R. O. No. 9469- 17, was sentenced at Bournemouth Q. Sess., 11- 1- 26, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 32, 9- 12- 25. 63.— John Solly, C. R. O. No. 20845- 21, was sentenced at Surrey Sess., 5- 1- 26, to 12, 12 and 12 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 3 cases). Twenty- five other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 24, 2- 12- 25. 64.— Sydney Garry, C. R. O. No. 13957- 23, was, at York ( Citv) Pol. Ct., 11- 1- 26, discharged. See Case No. 85, 30- 12- 25. 65.— Edwin Charles Preston, C. R. O. No. 257- 12, was sentenced at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 13- 1- 26, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 135, 13- 1- 26. 66.— Frederick Cole, C. R. O. No. 202- 25, was sentenced at Colchester ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 11- 1- 26, to 2 mos. impt. for larceny ( 2 cases) and fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 41, 18- 11- 25. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HERTFORDSHIRE . 67.— Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— For causing unnecessary suffering to a child, at Great Berk- hamsted, on and prior to 28th ult.— Luke Parker, b. 1866 to 1876, short, dk. beard. — Margaret Parker, b. 1884, short and dk. Gipsies. Accom- panied by Four Children : 1st, b. 1903 ; 2nd, Leonard, b. 1909 ; 3rd, Solomon, b. 1922 ; and Margaret, aged 2 yrs. In possession of scissors grinding machine, heavily ornamented with brass on top, and 2 carts drawn by a black, and a brown pony. Believed to be travelling the Home Counties. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stacey, Hemel Hempstead. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Manchester ( City).— Robert Stanley, Case No. 4, 4- 1- 26, is identical with Charles Taylor, C. R. O. No. 19472- 16, S. C. R, No. 135- 20, Case No. 9, 8- 1- 26, b. 1894, 5ft. 7Mn., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, crest 1. forearm. A traveller ; native of Nantwich. Pre. con. of obtaining credit by fraud and fraud at EDINBURGH ( Charles Clement Stanley), LIVERPOOL. MANCHESTER ( Clement Stanley) and on P. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. APPREHENSIONS. 69.— Nottinghamshire, Newark ( Co.).— Banker Smith, Case No. 9, 11- 12- 25. 70.— Wiltshire, Chippenham ( Co.).— Captain George Renwick, Case No. 7, 2- 3- 23. 71.— Worcestershire, Bromsgrove ( Co.).— James Arthur Fisher, C. R. O. No. 2931- 17, Case No. 147, 27- 10- 24. See also Case No. 16, 15- 1- 26. Printed and Published for Hifl Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m 13 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 72.— Criminal Record Office.— For being a suspected person ( loitering).— George Kempton, C. R. O. No. 59- 16, 111. Cir. No. 105- 14, b. 1884, 5ft. 5- Jin., c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. brown. An agent ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny wounding and minor oii'ences at WATFORD, BRIGHTON CHESTER DONCASTER ( George Kempton), THORNABY- ON- TEES ( George Henry Kempton), in CITY OF LONDON ( David Franks) and on A, C, E, F, H and Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to above office. 73.— C Division.— For obtaining credit by fraud. — Captain H. D. Doyne, alias Captain H. Coriat, b. 1898 5ft. lOin., medium build, clean shaven, stoops ; dress, brown suit, fawn Trilby hat, may wear single breasted blue melton overcoat. Represented to losers that he was joint master of the Bochym Harriers, Cury Cross Roads, Cornwall ( false), and had been recommended by Major Lee, whose wife is master of the hunt ( false). Ordered and took away with him single breasted blue melton overcoat, lined black silk : gent's brown tweed suit, lined brown material, makers name Thomas & Sons, Tailors, 32, Brook Street ( L.), in both garments. Promised to pay the following day, but failed to do so. Frequents good class hotels and boarding houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 74.— S Division.— For obtaining goods and money by false pretences.- Alfred George Stapleton, aliases Jack Stapleton and T. .1. Richardson, C. R. O. No. 17098- 22, b. 1899, 5ft. 8Un., stiff build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, mole 1. of neck, female each forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, fawn Trilby hat, fawn spats, boots, may be wearing blue gabardine trench coat. A cook : native of London. Pre. con. of larcenv on S and Y. (" ailed on shopkeeper, 12th ult., said he was a seaman sailing for New Zealand that night, and asked manager to change seaman's advance note for £ 5 5s., ordered groceries value 14s. 7d., and received balance in cash. When presented to bank the advance note was returned as worth- less. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 75.— Chesterfield ( Co.). — For obtaining food by false pretences at Hollingwood, Staveley, Ist inst.— Maurice Charles Harrison, C. R. O. No. 23238- 18, b. 1896, 5ft. 51in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ( deep set) clean shaven, Red Cross nurse rt., scroll and Mabel 1. forearm ; dress, blue coat and vest, fawn cheek trousers, soft collar, dk. tie, boots with toe- caps, may wear dirty grey velour hat, and raincoat. Native of Derby. Pre. con. of larceny, bigamy, fraud and fraudulent conversion at ' SELBY BELPER, BOURNE ( Maurice Harrison), BOURNEMOUTH, PORTSMOUTH, SHREWSBURY ( Maurice Charles Harrison) and on W. Told loser he had obtained work on local housing scheme, arranged lodgings, and was provided with food. Left ostensibly to fetch his box, but failed to return. Loser loaned him black shinv rubber raincoat, fastened with belt, fasten up cuffs, nearly new, and dirty It. grey velour hat, shot silk lining, fawn band, Real Austrian Velour printed inside. Left behind pair blue overalls and cap. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Stone. Chesterfield. G LO RC E ST ERSHIRE. 76.- Cheltenham ( Co.).— For stealing a pedlar's outfit, consisting of a quantity of black and brown O I « boot laces, needles, cotton, wool, scissors, Waverley dust combs, tiepins and collar studs.— A. Davis, b. about 1876, 5ft. lOin., stout build, c. fresh, clean shaven : dress, dk. suit, It. grey eap, dk. greasy raincoat, boots ( patched). Carries thick polished brown walking stick. Stayed at common lodging house with loser and on 16th inst. made excuse to leave and absconded with the goods, which were arranged in two chocolate boxes and placed in a sack. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Cheltenham. HAMPSHIRE. 77.- Bournemouth ( Co.). — For stealing ( servant), between 17th and 31st ult., a parcel and 2s. 6d., and on 8th inst., £ 4.— A Woman who gave name of Margaret Jones, b. about 1904, medium build, c. fresh, h. ( bobbed) and e. dk, 10 1TIE POLICE ( GAZETTE. Monday, January 18, I92G. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - rontin uecl. rosy cheeks ; dress, long brown coat ( brown fur collar and cuffs), red felt hat. black Russian boots, or long blue coat with high collar, nurse's blue cap and veil, black stockings and shoes. Was employed as children's nurse and stole above property. The first situation she obtained through meeting loser at hotel at Bristol, where she informed him she was a nurse out of employment. In second case obtained post through advert, in local paper and absconded 8th inst. and shortly after the money was missed from a cashbox which had been forced. May be found at Y. W. C. A. hostels, etc. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. 78.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 15 in Treasury notes, at Portsea.— Margaret Ellis, alias Margaret Jones, b. 1902 to 1905, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. pale, h. It. brown ( bobbed), e. blue ; dress, pale blue lace frock, brown coat, ( fur collar and cuffs), grey hat, black stockings, shoes. In possession of a green attache case. Was employed as housemaid and absconder! on 13th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. 79.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodg- ings), 10th inst., at Portsea, brown leather purse and £ 3 10s.— Hugh Blair, b. 1894 to 1896, 5ft, 7 or 8in., c. fresh, h. fair clean shaven, scar rt. wrist : dress, black suit, black overcoat, black cap, green scarf, black shoes and stockings. Took lodgings about 3 weeks ago, and on 10th inst. saw loser place purse in kitchen and go outside. On her return he left house saying he was going to get a shave and failed to return. The purse and contents were shortly afterwards missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. KENT. 30.— Dartford ( Co.).— For indecent assault on male under age of 16 yrs.— Timothy Breen, b. about 1890, 5ft, 10in., c. fresh, h. black, wears spectacles, clean shaven, thin features ; dressed in clerical attire. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Dartford. STAFFORDSHIRE. 81.— Stoke- on- Trent ( City).— For stealing brown leather attache- case, 12in. x 9in. x 4in., lid edged with white metal ; blue Dorothy bag ; green Treasury note- case : pair gent's boots, size 7, patent toes ; pair hiue woollen socks ; gent's linen shirt, blue stripes ; 6 £ 1 Treasury notes; 5 10s. Treasury notes; and 3s. 6d. Harold Gower, alias Harold Burn. b. 1894, 5ft. lOin., c. fresh, h. auburn, small moustache, thin features : dress, dk. grey overcoat, brown sports coat ( half belt at back), fawn knitted jersey, dk. trousers, check cap. Wore gold ring 4th rt. finger. Northern accent. Stated a plumber.— Lucy Gower, alias Lucy Burn ( supposed wife), b. 1896, 5ft. 3 or 4in., stout build, c. fair, h. It. ( bobbed), 2 broken teeth upper jaw, Yorkshire accent ; dress, brown gabar- dine coat ( trimmed brown satin), green felt hat. It. neck fur. cloth topped high legged boots. Stated she came from village, near Doncaster. Booked rooms 11th inst., and absconded 13th inst., with the property. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK. 82.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— For non- appearance to summons for stealing two billiard balls.— James Garrod, b. 1908, about 5ft. 9in.. c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue ; dress, fawn raincoat, It. grey cap, brown coat and waistcoat, blue trousers ( darned at knees), dk. grey socks, boots. A labourer. May seek work at fairs or on a barge. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 83.— Leeds ( City).— For failing to surrender to his bail at Q. Sess., 12th inst., charged with larceny.— Wilfred Ellis, alias Jack Kennedy, C. R. O. No. 1418- 25, b. 1907, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, plausible ; dress, grey suit, dk. blue overcoat, dirty grey Trilby hat, soft collar, tie, shoes, smart appearance. A ware- houseman ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny at LEEDS ( Wilfred Ellis) and on J. Spoke of going to Liverpool or London. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leeds.