T H E POUCE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1926. No. 11, 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. P. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— P Division.— For forging and uttering cheque and obtaining £ 5 5s., 9th inst.— A Man, b. about 1881, 5ft. 6in., thick set, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), slight fair moustache, full face ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, bowler hat. Called on off- licence keeper, ordered goods value £ 2 5s., tendered in payment cheque, No. Q64212, on National Provincial Bank, Bedminster, Bristol, for £ 7 10s., drawn in favour of and endorsed in name of local resident to whom the goods were to be sent, and received £ 5 5s. change. Cheque returned marked No Account, and endorsement was found to be a forgery. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 2.— Ashbourne ( Co.).— For failing to pay fine £ 1 7s. ( motor car offence).— Ronald Kaye, b. 1884, 5ft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. pale, h. dk. brown or black, e. dk., clean shaven, thin face, high cheek- bones ; dress, dk. suit, black Trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots, smart appearance. A motor driver. Has been driving market salesmen from town to town in motor car, B- 5249. Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Davies, Ashbourne. GLAMORGAN SHIRE . 3.— Cardiff ( City).— For bigamy.— Charles Curtis, b. 1892, 5ft. 10in., strong build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. overcoat, grey Trilby hat. A chef; native of London. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HERTFORDSHIRE . 4.— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling) at Hunsdon, between 15th and 19th inst., gent's brown lounge jacket with stripe, believed patch on lining, 3 black buttons, 2 outside, 2 inside and a ticket pocket, 1 pocket contains a Widford Slate Club card in name of Leonard Fish ; pair gent's black lace- up boots, with toe- caps, been soled.— Ernest Fish, b. about 1892, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. sallow, thin face, recently commenced to grow moustache ; dress, old brown coat, grey check cap, corduroy breeches and puttees. Frequents lodging houses and stays at casual wards. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wright, Bishops Stortford. 5.— St. Albans ( City).— For failing to observe the conditions of his recognizances.— Alec Sharp, C. R. O. No. 11925- 25. b. 1890, 5ft. 2in., c. fair, h. brown, e. blue. A bricklayer's labourer; native 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 25, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continu- d. of Munguhiter. Pre. con. of larceny at ST. ALBANS. Failed to make his monthly report, and also changed his address without, notifying the Probation Officer. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. KENT. 6.— Margate ( Boro.).— For arrears of wife maintenance order amounting to £ 8 18s. 6d.— Charles Stephen Setterfield, b. 1870, 5ft, 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. blue, Japanese female, snake and spear, humming bird, female in tights, and man boxing lion 1., swan, shamrock, thistle, rose, butterfly, female, mermaid rt. fore- arm. A bricklayer. Believed to be working in Kent. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. 7.— Margate ( Boro.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to common fund of Isle of Thanet Union. — Albert Seckington, b. 1887, 5ft. llin. to 6ft., h. brown ( bald top), e. grey. A cellarman. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. 8.— Margate ( Boro.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to common fund of Isle of Thanet Union.— Joseph Benjamin Butler, b. 1886, about 5ft. 6in., thick set, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven. Believed to be at present employed in a tea warehouse in London. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. 9.— Margate ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences lady's gold wrist watch.— Frank Gates, b. about 1887, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. turning grey, clean shaven. Answered advertisement in Ex- change and Mart, offering the watch for sale, enclosed cheque, No. SI/ 61289, on London Joint City and Midland Bank, Willesden Green Branch, which was later found to be one of a number stolen in July last, and received the watch at an accom- modation address. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. YORKSHIRE ( EA^ RIDING). 10.— Hull ( City). For stealing £ 3 5s., 7th inst. — Robert Chapman, b. 1886, 5ft. 6in., stiff build, c. sallow, h. black, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, grey check overcoat, blue suit, cap or soft hat, collar and tie. A fruiterer's salesman ; native of Hull. Was secretary of the Londesborough Club and was in charge on 7th inst. His returns for that date showed cash sales to above amount for which he failed to account. Absconded, 8th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 11.— Remanded at Blyth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with obtaining food by false pretences.— Robert Wilson, aliases John Taylor. John Foster, Robert Ball, Robert Rimmer, J. Turner, John Rimmer, William Foster, John Harrison and Bradshaw, C. R. O. No. 2844- 01, Case No. 44, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1861, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A fitter; native of Maghull. Pre. con. of forgery, uttering, fraud, attempted fraud, larceny and minor offences at LIVERPOOL ( Thomas Hale), BLACKBURN ( Henry Hall), CARLISLE ( Henry Harrison), GLASGOW ( Henry Logan), EDINBURGH ( Logan Henderson), ST. HELENS ( William Harrison), SOUTHPORT, BOLTON ( William Hall), BLACKPOOL, PRESTON ( William Dobson), CHAPEL- EN- LE- FRITH ( William Ryding), CHORLEY and ORMSKIRK ( Robert Wilson). 12.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with being suspected person, loitering for purpose of picking pockets.— Edward Stancliffe, alias Smith, C. R. O. No. 4529- 24, b. 1900, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer ; native of Oldham, where he has con. for larceny. 13.— Remanded at Shrewsbury ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as Victor Forrest with obtaining money order for £ 5 by false pretences.— James Medford Millership, C. R. O. No. S/ 67456, b. 1882, 5ft. 8f in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar rt. of neck, pierced heart rt. forearm. An agent; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of fraud on K. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 14.— Remanded at Seabrook ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with housebreaking ( 2 cases).— Thomas Egan, C. R. O. No. 1335- 12, b. 1890, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A builder or seaman ; native of Sandwich. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and cyclestealing at DOVER, WINGHAM ( Thomas Sheathers Long), GOSPORT, WINCHESTER ( Thomas Shevel Egan), GRAYS ( Thomas Smith), SIT- TINGBOURNE ( Thomas Long), AIRDRIE ( Thomas Egan) and PORTSMOUTH ( Thomas Shivel Egan). 15.— Remanded at Pudsey ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 27th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Clifford Kershaw, alias James Lucas, C. R. O. No. 5891- 22, b. 1901, 5ft. 2fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scars on forehead. Native of Leeds. Pre. con. of housebreaking, shopbreaking, countinghouse- breaking, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at LEEDS, HARROGATE, LIVERPOOL ( Clifford Kershaw) and on P and T. 16.— Remanded at North London Pol. Ct. till 29th inst.— J Division case— charged with stealing lead.— James Leonard Morgan, C. R. O. No. 12495- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A labourer ; native of Wiltshire. Pre. con. of housebreaking and burglary at LEYLAND and on W. 17.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 28th inst.— M Division case— charged with bigamy. — Patrick John O'Brien, C. R. O. No. 10373- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 3| in., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, head of sailor girl, Union Jack with Liberty rt., clasped hands, cross flags, Unity, thistle with rose 1. forearm, top 1st rt. finger been injured ; clean shaven; dress, blue suit, white collar, black tie, grey cap, shoes. A labourer ; native of Waterford. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, bigamy and larceny at HEREFORD, IPSWICH ( Patrick O'Brien), PORTSMOUTH, SHREWSBURY ( Patrick John O'Brien) and ST. ALBANS ( Albert Bleach). SHROPSHIRE. 18.— Oswestry ( Co.).— Remanded till 29th inst., charged with being on enclosed premises for unlawful purpose ( climbed roof of three storey honse, descended by water spout and fell through glass verandah, night of 20th inst.).— George Dockerty, b. 1895, 5ft. ll^ in., slim build, c. pale, h. black ( turning grey), e. blue, clean shaven, long features ; dress, blue coat and vest, grey trousers, grey cap, dirty brown muffler or neckerchief, heavy boots. Found in his possession : Army papers, showing that he is a reservist of the 1st Batt. Irish Guards, from which regiment he was discharged on 29th April, 1924, and is entitled to wear the Militarv Medal. He states that he was born at Greenock in 1895 and remained there working in ship yards until 1914. He joined the Irish Guards in October, 1914, and was demobi- lized in April, 1919, he re- enlisted 4th March, 1921, and was transferred to Army Reserve 29th April, 1924. His certificate of identity shows he has travelled from Glasgow, through Liverpool to Cardiff and back to Oswestry. Inf. to Supt. Taylor, Oswestry. APPREHENSIONS. 19.— M. P. D., L Division.— Violet Evans, Case No. 1, 6- 4- 25. See also Cas<^ No. 65 current issue. 20.— Cheshire, Crewe ( Co.).— John Edward Malpas, C. R. O. No. 444- 08, Case No. 2, 18- 1- 26. 21.— Cheshire, Hazel Grove ( Co.).— Ernest Sturdey, Case No. 103, 11- 1- 26. 22 .— Cheshire, Middlewich ( Co.) .— Thomas Victor Henshall Castle, Case No. 6, 13- 1- 26. 23.— Essex, Epping ( Co.).— Alfred S. Willis, C. R. O. No. 3505- 19, Case No. 36, 2- 1- 22. 24.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boro.).— Charles Robert Earley, C. R. O. No. 5950- 17, Case No. 8, 8- 4- 25, and on 20th inst., fined £ 2. 25.— Kent, Maidstone ( Boro.).— W. C. Walters, Case No. 18, 17- 6- 25, and identical with George Keith Back, C. R. O. No. 16541- 23. See also Case No. 57 current issue. 26.— Kent, Sandwich ( Co.).— Thomas Egan, C. R. O. No. 1335- 12, Case No. 134, 20- 8- 24. See also Case No. 14 current issue. 27.— Lancashire, Church ( Co.).— Woman, Case No. 10, 18- 1- 26. 28.— Lancashire, Wigan ( Co.).— Robert Wilson, C. R. O. No. 2844- 01, Cases Nos. 10, 14- 9- 25; 10 ( Bootle), 16- 9- 25 ; 93 ( Chorley), 23- 9- 25 ; 92 ( Preston). 2- 10- 25 ; 93 ( Leigh), 12- 10- 25 ; 5 ( Runcorn), 16- 10- 25 ; 95 ( Fleetwood), 16- 10- 25 ; 62 ( Chorley), 19- 10- 25 ; 3 ( Crewe), 9- 12- 25 ; 7 ( Old Trafford), 11- 12- 25; and 13 ( Rochdale), 15- 1- 26. See also Case No. 11 current issue. 29.— Norfolk, Holt ( Co.).— Jesse Dye, C. R. O. No. 11390- 15, Case No. 8, 14- 3- 23. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 25, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 30.— Z Division.— 16th inst., from inside jewel- ler's shop window ( temporarily unattended).— 10 22ct. wedding rings ; 12 9ct. do. ; 21 gem do. ( 1 18ct. 4- stone diamond, lapped cluster ; 1 18ct. 3- stone diamond, crossover ; 1 3- stone diamond, square set crossover ; 3 single stone diamond ; 1 3- stone diamond and sapphire; 1 5- stone diamond, scroll pattern ; 1 5- stone diamond, boat setting ; 1 single stone diamond, gipsy setting ; 1 3- stone ; 1 7- stone diamond and sapphire; No. 283 inside ; 5- stone diamond and sapphire ( sapphire rose) ; 5- stone diamond and sapphire, scroll sides ; 3- stone ruby and diamond, ruby rose ; 3- stone diamond and ruby, gipsy setting ; 5- stone diamond and ruby ; 3- stone diamond and sapphire, tablet ring ; 3- stone diamond and sapphire, fancy crossover, No. 1040/ 4 inside ; 3- stone diamond and sapphire ; 3- stone emerald and diamond ( square emerald in centre) ; 2 oak show pads, covered velvet ( 1 apricot, 1 maroon). Inf. to C. R. O. AYRSHIRE. 31.— Ayr ( Co.).— 14th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing front door with jemmy) at Irvine.— Gold watch, No. 4791484; do., No. 50900; do., No. 1147, monogram on front case ; do., No. 4791228 ; do., No. 2189125 ; do., No. 2051506 ; do., No. 153619 ; do., No. 138384 ; gold keyless do., No. 68204; do., No. 23096; gold do., No. 128888 ; do., No. 120145 ; do., No. 64125 ; do., No. 32522 ; do., No. 3159 ; do., No. 4844561; do., No. 2024644; do., No. 74493; do. No. 159208 ; do., 2245 ; do., No. 7843 ; gold keyless do., No. 112796 ; gold filled do., No. 2332369 ; do., No. 1936732 ; do., No. 1016658 ; do., No. 231273 ; do., No. 14692347 ; do., No. 636129 ; do., No. 6917884 ; do., No. 857655 ; do., No. 12387869 ; do., No. 13506688 ; do., No. 755068 ; do., No. 803610 ; silver do., No. 33356 ; 50 gem rings, 9ct. and 18ct. ; . 50 plain marriage do., 9ct., 18ct. and 22ct. ; 50 keeper, 9ct. ; 16 pendants ; 30 brooches ; 16 badges ; 5 bracelets ; 15 necklets ; 20 Masonic pendants ; 12 Eastern star brooches ; 20 lockets ; 7 Alberts, various patterns ; 20 dollar gold coin ; 4 silver cigarette- cases ( 1 large heavy make, with bust of lady enamelled on front; 1 with monogram ; 1 plain ; 1 carved). Inf. to the C. C., Oxford. CHESHIRE. 32.— Heswall ( Co.).— 20th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking glass in front door and un- fastening lock), at Upton.— Lady's gold engage- ment ring, set 3 diamonds in platinum, small gold reducing spring attached. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 33.— Carlisle ( Co.).— Case No. 85, 31- 7- 25, can- celled. Nicol Rippon, C. R. O. No. 20056- 22, and Wilson Parks, not now suspected. DURHAM. 34.— Gateshead ( Boro.).— 20th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Gold signet ring, oval, no initials ; lady ' s gold dress do., converted from wedding ring, very thin, set round turquoise, close setting ; lady's gold keeper do., 3 small squares on top, 2 set red stones, third stone missing ; lady's platinum do., boat shaped, set 3 small diamonds, centre diamond larger than the others ; aluminium do., set oval glass, containing portion of a butterfly wing; gold bar brooch, set pale blue stone, claw setting ; gold locket, round, ribbed design, locket opens at side, contained small lock of hair, fine gold neckchain attached; gent's gold tie- pin, set turquoise; gunmetal compass, Army type; brown morocco leather note- case, 3 compartments, 1 compartment marked £ 1 and another 10s. in gilt letters, fastens with leather strap and press stud ; postal order for 15s., Saffron Waldon stamped thereon, issued in December, 1925; George IV. shilling ; 4 £ 1 Treasury notes ; 4 10s. do. ; sovereign ; small sum in silver and copper. Inf. to the C. C., Gateshead. 35.— South Shields ( Boro.).— 14th, 16th and 20th inst., by housebreaking ( 3 cases) ( insecure back door and unscrewing keeper of scullery door, climbing back wall, inserting hand through broken window and removing bolt, and duplicate key).— Gold chain ; silver watch ; Is. ( recovered) ; £ 1 Treasury note ; and Is. ; lady's long gold neckchain, small link pattern, oval pendant with glass and photo of a boy each side attached ; black japanned cash box, about 12 x 8 x 2in., containing bank book for Barrington St. Savings Bank, South Shields, in name of Margaret Foster, showing deposits for £ 90 ; receipt for will, bearing Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PROPERTY STOLEN- continued. name of Margaret Foster and Messrs. Mabane, Graham & Mabane, Solicitors, South Shields ; insurance will form, bearing the names Mary Jane Heron and Margaret Foster ; Pearl Insurance policy, bearing name Margaret Foster ; lady's 18ct. single stone diamond ring, claw setting.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1879 to 1893, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stout build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. small, deep chested, short neck, square full face, broad nose, clean shaven, Midland accent ; dress, long It. fawn raincoat, grey flannel or dk. trousers, It. grey cap, linen collar, dk. tie, boots { patent toes). Inf. to the C. C., South Shields. ESSEX. 36.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 21st inst., from motor car on roadside at Thorrington.— Electric head lamp, C. A. V. make, model E, has C. A. Vandervell & Co., Acton Vale, London, W., stamped thereon ; two side do., C. A. V. make ; 8- day clock, Duco on dial ; 6- volt C. A. V. accumulator, with box. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. KENT. 37.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— 18th or 19th inst., by warehousebreaking ( through adjoining yard, climbing fence, breaking window and releasing catch).— 30s. in stamps, assorted ; 180 Player's cork tipped cigarettes ; 24 E. P. N. S. apostle spoons ; self filling fountain pen, brown, Dyse thereon ; gent's brown mixture overcoat, thick material, patch pockets, slate colour lining, inside pocket; gent's umbrella, brown crook handle, nickel band, steel frame ; and 15s. 8d. A safe was removed from its position, turned upside down, and the bottom torn off. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. 38.— Canterbury ( City).— 20th inst., by shop- breaking ( sub post office— smashing glass in back window and forcing catch and forcing off back of safe).—£ 63 10s., comprising 52 £ 1 Treasury notes and remainder in 10s. notes; £ 34 17s. in silver ; £ 2 12s. in copper ( part of the money was contained in Lloyd's Bank paper bags, and part, coppers, in brown paper rolls of 5s. each); postage stamps : £ 12 10s. of id.,£ 22of Id., £ 17 10s. of l| d., £ 6 of 2d., 12s. 6d. of 2bd., £ 2 5s. of 3d., £ 3 10s. of 4d., £ 4 12s. 6d. of 5d., £ 7 10s. of 6d., £ 33 15s. of 9d., £ 33 of Is., £ 31 in stamp books ( various odd amounts, all values) ; Health Insurance stamps : £ 3 8s. lOd. of 7d., £ 13 10s. of 9d.,£ 5 9s. 3d. of llM., £ 7 7s. of Is., £ 35 of Is. Id., £ 31 10s. of Is. 6d. ; Unemployment Insurance stamps : £ 11 5s. of 7id., £ 11 7s. 6d. of 6| d., £ 7 2s. 6d. of 9| d., £ 35 15s. of Is. Id., £ 22 5s. of Is. 3d. ( new issue), £ 75 of Is. 3d. ( old issue), £ 38 of Is. 7d. Inf. to the C. C., Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 39.— Blackburn ( Co.).— 21st hist., from dwelling ( duplicate key), at Darwen.— Gent's silver chronograph centre seconds stop watch, No. 21717 (?), Roman numerals, white dial, gold fingers, keywind ; gent's silver single curb Albert ; lady's white metal wristlet watch, keyless, white dial, black leather strap attached ; and 4s. 3d. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Blackburn. 40.— Lancaster ( Boro.).— 20th or 21st hist., from house in course of erection.— 2 plumber's blow lamps ( one soldered around bottom) ; trowel, Sin. blade, stamped with name Blades ; 3 pairs tin shears, about 9in. long ; pair of pliers ; 2 screwdrivers ( 1st, about lin. long ; 2nd, about 6in. long) ; ratchet brace ; gimlet, fin. bore ; spirit level, 8in. long, in red wood box ; glazing hammer ; black handled pocket knife ; rasp, 8in. long. Inf. to the C. C., Lancaster. 41.— Manchester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 63, 22- 1- 26. Additional inf. :— Suspicion is attached to Harry Edge, C. R. O. No. 18778- 22, b. 1904, 5ft. 7^ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, birth mark 1. forearm ; dress, navy blue suit, Trilby hat, soft collar, tie. A motor driver; native of Leek. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, shopbreaking and pavilion- breaking at LEEK, MANCHESTER and LEYLAND. Frequents Salvation Army hostels and lodging houses. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. NORTHUMBERLAND. 42.— Blyth ( Co.).— 9th inst., by housebreaking ( believed duplicate key) at Whitley Bay.— Cut glass bottle, 4in. high ; fountain pen and pencil ; star shaped gold pendant, set about 20 pearls, and gold chain, in cardboard box, with name 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 25, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Lichfield, Jewellers, Staffordshire, thereon ; gold chain and silver pendant, rose shape ; black silk bracelet, A. in pearls thereon ; gold brooch, spray shape, set pearl and another stone, in a case with name Potter, Carlisle, thereon ; pewter coloured brooch, spray shape, with 2 leaves and diamond in centre ; lady's gold ring, set sapphire, claw set ; gent's gold signet ring, set grey stone, shield shape ; string of ivory beads ; I8ct. dress ring, set 3 diamonds, fiat setting ; half moon shape brooch : marriage licence, issued to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Armstrong, at Carlisle, on 30th July, 1924 ; pedigree for a terrier named Norwoode Daphne. Inf. to Supt. Hutchinson, Blyth. 43.— Blyth ( Co.).— 9th inst., by housebreaking ( climbing wall, breaking scullery window and removing snib) at Whitley Bay. — Savage automatic pistol, with 2 spare magazines and cleaning brush, in leather case, the name of a Portuguese soldier is written on the inside of the case in indelible pencil; 6 chambered revolver, in plain leather case ; £ 23. Inf. to Supt. Hutchinson, Blyth. OXFORDSHIRE. 44.— Oxford ( City).— 13th inst., from lodging- house.— Cashmere lounge suit, It. grey, fit man 5ft. 6in., slim build, trousers have wide raised seams down outside and four loops round the top for belt, inside coat over lining of breast pocket is tab bearing the maker's name Seagulf ( believed), Canning Town, in fairly good condition ; 1914 Star, with naval discharge papers in name of Sam Harding, a stoker in Royal Navy ; two pawntickets, Nos. 1731 and 1732, for pair of boots, pledged for 4s. 6d. and pair shoes, pledged for 6s. 6d., with Grainge & Co., Pawnbrokers, Oxford ; two shirts ( 1st, plain white linen ; 2nd, white linen, with blue striped front).— Suspicion is attached to Joseph Healey, b. 1904, 5ft. 6in., well built, c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, soft collar, black and yellow tie, dk. cap, fancy socks, boots, or stolen suit. A carter or tractor driver. Was recently discharged from Army. Inf. to the C. C., Oxford. 45.— Oxford ( City).— 20th or 21st inst,, by shopbreaking ( breaking window and releasing catch).— Gold bracelet, gate pattern, heart shaped padlock and safety chain attached. Inf. to the C. C., Oxford. 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. 1, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 46.— C Division.— 22nd inst., " Morris Cowley 1925 model. YK- 7403. Four seater. Colour blue. DORSETSHIRE. 47.— Wareham ( Co.).— 21st inst., " Talbot." XR- 8619. Chassis No. 15662. Engine No. 1656. 7- 8 H. P. Two seater with dickey. Wine colour. Upholster}^ Royal blue leather. Black hood. Dent on back of dickey seat flap. Dunlop tyres on front wheels. Dunlop cord and Avon tyres on rear wheels. Dunlop tyre on spare wheel. All tyres 710 x 90. Excise Licence, issued at York, expiring 24- 3- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 48.— Bristol ( City).— 21st inst., " Morris Cowley," 1925 model. HU- 3986. Chassis No. 10438. Engine No. 119478. 11.9 H. P. Bevel drive. Two seater. Colour navy blue. Upholstery green rexine. Near side front wing badly damaged. Observation mirror broken off and screws left in screen. Excise Licence, expiring 31- 12- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 49.— D Division.—" Morris Oxford," Case No. 61, 22- 1- 26. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.-- Y Division.—" Triumph " ( minus sidecar), Case No. 79, 27- 11- 25. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 51.— Blackburn ( Co.).— 19th inst., collapsed and died on road at Walton- le- Dale.— A Man, b. 1860, 5ft. 2in., very thin h. ( turning brown) and moustache dk. brown, e. blue- grey, unshaven, 2 teeth upper and 4 teeth lower jaw, H. 1., bust of woman rt. forearm ; dress, It. grey coat, It. grey and brown mixture vests, dk. mixture trousers, khaki over- coat, dk. grey cap, black cardigan, plaid scarf, red and white cotton shirt, black and red stiiped canvas belt, one red mixture sock and one giey stocking, boots ( worn). On person : 2 pairs spectacles, wood spectacle case, brown leather purse, safety razor, wood pipe and 6d. At inquest on 20th, verdict was returned of death from natural causes accelerated by exposure and lack of nourishment. Inf. to Supt. Linakei, Blackburn. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 52.— Mansfield ( Co.).— On 19th inst., the below described Woman, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7694, was knocked down by an omnibus on Forest Side. Sutton- in- Ashfield. and fatally injured.— B. about 1896, 4ft. 9in., c. pale, h. black, bad teeth, bunion on each foot ; dress, navy blue satin frock, brown coat, It. blue straw hat without band, wool under - vest, striped knickers, brown stockings, boots with rubber heels ( worn). On person : gold filled wedding ring and 2d. At the time of the accident she was pushing a Tan Sad push chair. containing 2 children, who were uninjured— 1st, boy, aged about 2| yrs., h. auburn ; dress, grey jersey, brown wool knitted hat with tassel and blue band.— 2nd, girl, aged 1 yr., h. It. ; dress, It. grey wool coat with 2 rows of wool buttons. The above woman stayed at a lodging house at Alfreton, on night of 17th inst.. in name of Florence Smith. She was then accompanied by a man, who gave name of Charles Smith, b. 1899, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, clean shaven, mark over rt. eye ; dress, dk. suit, dk. cap, muffler, boots ( much worn). Appearance of a labourer. It is requested that enquiries be made at lodging houses and casual wards with a view to tracing Charles Smith, so that the identity of the dead woman may be established. Inf. to Supt. Neate, Mansfield. 53.— Nottingham ( City).— Case No. 67, 22- 1- 26, cancelled. Body now identified. MISCELLANEOUS. HERTFORDSHIRE . 54.— Bishops Stortford ( Co.).— Left at public house on or about 20th inst., for few days and not yet called for.— Gent's cycle, Olympia make, transfer on head and rear mudguard, black enamelled, lined gold, 26in. frame, 28 x l^ in. wheels, Arc cord tyre rear, front studded, free wheel, rubber pedals, slightly upturned plated handle- bars, black grips, 2 mudguards, front extension, Alpha saddle with G. E. R. Co., Ltd., 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, January 25, 1926. MISCELLANEOUS— continued. thereon, small rubber band on cross bar, no lamp, bell, pump or tool- bag, front wheel slightly buckled, number appears to have been filed out, in good condition.— by A Man, b. 1896 to 1901, 5ft. 8 or 9in., thick set, believed clean shaven, rather full face ; dress ( believed) dk. overcoat and cap. Inf. to Supt. Wright, Bishops Stortford. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Reedley ( Co.).— Sold to a jeweller, at Nelson, 21st inst.— 2 second hand rings ( 1st, lady's 18ct., set 3 diamonds, gipsy claw setting ; 2nd, lady's 18ct., set 2 diamonds and garnet, claw setting, probably French hoops)— by A Youth, b. 1908, 5ft. 8in., c. pale ; dress, blue raincoat, dk. cap, kid gloves. In possession of All Black Raleigh bicycle. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. RE- CONVICT^ ONS. 56.— William Duce, C. R. O. No. 2246- 02, was, at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 19- 1- 26, bound over in £ 2 for 12 mos. and placed under care of Probation Officer. A case at Salford was taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 136, 13- 1- 26. 57.— George Keith Back, C. R. O. No. 16541- 23, was sentenced at Bucks Ass., 13- 1- 26, to 8 mos. impt. for fraud ( 3 cases) and attempted fraud. See Case No. 46, 6- 1- 26. 58.— John Edward King, C. R. O. No. 13833- 24, was sentenced at Bucks Ass., 13- 1- 26, to 6 mos. impt. for fraud ( 3 cases), and attempted fraud. See Case No. 46, 6- 1- 26. 59.— Maria Friedman, aliases Morka Liveng, Marie Fradam, Myrrha Liveng, Marie Leving and Mary Cohen, C. R. O. No. 563- 06, was sentenced as Maria Freeman, at Guildhall Pol. Ct. ( L.), 19- 1- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for rogue in street ( attempted larceny and suspected person). Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny ( person) and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( Maria Blaskill), GLASGOW ( Maria Freedman), in CITY OF LONDON ( Maria Fredman) and on C, D, K, and L. Has also cons, for larceny and receiving in PARIS. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. 60.— Heswall ( Co.).— Oase No. 5, 12- 11- 24, cancelled. William Henry Podmore, C. R. O. No. 18029- 18, not now wanted for this offence. KENT. 61.— Dartford ( Co.).— Harry Peck, Case No. 88, 22- 1- 26, is identical with Harry Peck, C. R. O. No. 8890- 25, b. 1904, 5ft. 8fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at HASTINGS. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Dartford. LANCASHIRE. 62.— Accrington ( Boro.). — For stealing ( lodgings), 18th inst., pair lady's brown suede gauntlet gloves, nearly new; and 15s.— Rose Bowley, b. 1903, about 5ft. 3in., slender build, c. sallow, h. brown ( bobbed) ; dress, navy blue costume ( trimmed red bone buttons each side and on cuffs), black velvet hat ( tight fitting, trimmed Oriental colours front), brick coloured coat, shabby appearance. Stated native of Leicester. Appears identical with Rose Bowley, C. R. O. No. 7499- 21, Case No. 11, 14- 1- 25.— Harold Bowley, b. 1896 to 1898, 5ft. 4in., slender build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, True Love on wrist, bust of woman in sailor's uniform and Ivy one arm ; dress, dk. suit, dk. grey over- coat, cap, boots. Accompanied by a boy, named Kenneth, aged 3 yrs. ; wore jersey and velvet pants. In possession of brown fibre attache case. Obtained lodgings, the man stating that he was a weaver out of work, and the woman that she had obtained a situation locally. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 63.— Bolton ( Co.).— Robert Taylor, Case No. 11, 20- 1- 26, is identical with Robert Taylor, C. R. O. No. S/ 169294, b. 1881, 5ft. 7± in., c. ruddy, h. brown, e. blue ( scar under 1.). A canvasser ; native of Burnley. Pre. con. of fraud and embezzlement at LEICESTER, BLACKBURN and BOLTON. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS ; SOUGHT— continued. 64.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining pair child's boots by false pretences, 23rd ult.— Arthur Phillips, aliases Hugh Phillips and Arthur Brown, C. R. O. No. 714- 21, b. 1895, 5ft. 5in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, well spoken and plausible ; dress, navy blue suit with pin stripe, bowler hat, collar and tie, brown shoes, or uniform Group Commander, R. A. F. A motor engineer ; native of Stalybridge. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at ASHTON and SOUTHPORT. Told loser he had been recommended by a friend of his ( false), that he had an account with Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank, Levenshulme, and obtained the property. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 65.— L Division.— Remanded at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with stealing ( servant— 2 cases) jewellery. Obtained situations by false references, stayed a day or two, and absconded with property.— Violet Evans, aliases Betty James and Edith Jones ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1900, 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. dk. brown ( bobbed), e. blue, slight Welsh accent; dress, brown dress, long reddish brown coat ( trimmed dk. fur), black felt hat. Has resided at Southend, Margate, Ramsgate and Brighton. Inf. to C. R. O. ANGLESEY. 66.— Holyhead ( Co.).— Remanded at Menai Bridge till 27th inst., charged with housebreaking. — Charles Whitby, b. 1893, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, woman with flag, Union Jack, shield, crossed hands, heart, True Love rt., sailor, flag, anchor and sailor 1. forearm. Native of ( believed) Ton Pentre.— And for receiving in connection with above.— Maggie Ellen Whitby, b. 1904, 4ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. grey. Native of ( believed) Ton Pentre. Inf. to Supt. Fair, Holyhead. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded till 29th inst., charged with being in possession of tools, etc., for making counterfeit coins.— John Wilson, alias Paddy Burke, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer; native of Liverpool.— James Stewart Work, aliases Bruce Loring and Langton, b. 1906, 5ft. 7in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. A commercial traveller or clerk ; native of Hull. Portraits will appear next issue. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. APPREHENSIONS. 68.— Kent, Maidstone ( Boro.).— Frederick Charles Vinten, Case No. 90, 31- 12- 24, and identical with Frederick Charles Vinten, C. R. O. No. 17581- 15, at Reigate and remanded till 28th inst. 69.— Surrey, Reigate ( Boro.).— Frederick Charles Vinten, C. R. O. No. 17581- 15, Case No. 6, 23- 12- 25, and remanded till 28th inst. PROPERTY STOLEN. SUSSEX ( EAST). 70.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— 17th inst., from bed- room of lodging house.— Gent's silver wristlet watch, monogram on back of case, small chip off dial near figure 4, in leather wristlet ; gent's blue mackintosh ; and white silk scarf.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Smith, b. 1896 to 1898, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, brown suit, brown felt hat, shoes, respectable appearance. Said he was employed by London firm who were about to carry out alterations to a bungalow at Beachy Head. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. MISSING. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 71.— Bingham ( Co.).— Since 13th inst., from her home at Radcliffe- on- Trent,— Mary Charlotte Ritter, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7695, b. 1874, about 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. fair ; dress, black jumper and skirt, fawn coat ( loose brown fur collar), brown suede hat, black stockings and shoes, wore cyclist's badge as brooch. It is feared some ill may have befallen her. Inf. to Insp. Glover, Bingham. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Monday, January 25, 1920 THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS - 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. 72.— Heswall ( Co.).— For stealing at Hooton, 3rd or 4th inst., gent's bicycle, black enamelled, 24in. frame, 26in. wheels, North Road handlebars, rat- trap pedals, 2 rim brakes, Dunlop tyre back wheel, bell, pump and tool bag attached, with Bee, Liverpool, stamped on tool bag. Samuel Ernest Tayleure, b. 1899, 5ft. Tin., c. fresh, h. sandy, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, grey sports coat, blue trousers, grey cap, yellow woollen waistcoat, brown shoes. Stole the cycle from a shed at back of a dwelling. • Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. ESSEX. 73.— Grays ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 74 ISs. 10.1.— Charles James Porter, b. 1892, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, c. fair, h. It. brown ( turning grey); e. ( weak) blue or grey ( wears rimless glasses) ; dress, grey sports coat, blue trousers and vest, bluish mixture pullover, soft collar, black knitted tie, grey velour hat, navy blue mackintosh. A cleik ; native of London. Last seen, 14th inst., when he was in possession of Raleigh all weather roadster cycle. 3- speed gear, plated rims, Dunlop roadster tyres, gear- case, and also motor driving licence, No. believed 58983 or 58981, issued by Essex County Council, August, 1925. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Oowcllj ^^ ^^^' NORFOLK. 74.— Norwich ( City).— For false pretences, 13th inst. Clara Odley, alias Polly Brown, C. R. O. No. S/ 90376, Cases Nos. 393, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), and 4, 7- 8- 25, b. 1860, 5ft. 2| in., c. dk., h. black, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny, conspiracy and fraud at NORTHAMPTON ( Clara Smith), BEDFORD ( Clara Odley) and on N. With another woman, called on wife of licensed victualler, said they were fair people, and were painting up for Lynn Mart, and were employing a number of men. The work would last 6 or 8 weeks, and they would require a quantity of beer. Loser agreed to supply the beer, and Odlev then induced her to purchase for £ 7 15s. a skin rug, which was described as a Loda bear skin. This skin has since been examined by an expert furrier, who states it is a goat skin rug, value 25s. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Norwich. STAFFORDSHIRE . 75.— Wednesbury ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 11th inst., at Aldridge.— Gent's gold watch, keyless, Roman figures, black hands, white dial, seconds hand in small dial on face ; gent's silver English lever do., keywind, white dial, shield embossed in centre of back ; pair gold cuff links, initials W. B. or W. L. B. engraved on flat side of links ; gold plated double Albert chain, stone seal attached, red one side, green other ; metal cigar case, ordinary size, plain ; Blackbird fountain pen ; brown leather wallet, double pattern, with about 12 sections, containing letters and photo- graphs. name Olive L. Newey written in the front of one of the photos ; gent's white print shirt, heliotrope stripe, green stripe in centre, marked Burton ; pair gent's black or dark socks ; pair gent's brown shoes, size 8, fitted with Phillips rubber heels, slight crack round toecap of left one.— Albert James Barry, b. 1902, 6ft., h. black, e. dk., clean shaven, scars 1. of head and over 1. ear, Welsh accent ; dress, brown striped suit, black overcoat with belt, It. brown cap, stiff blue and white striped collar, black tie or bow, shoes. Obtained lodgings and on 11th inst., told landlady he was going for a walk and would return for tea. Failed to return and property was found to have been stolen from the pockets in the clothing of the landlady's son. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sault, Wednesbury. SURREY. 76.— Guildford ( Boro.).— For being concerned with Jack Parker, C. R. O. No. 13012- 20 ( in custody and remanded till 25th inst.) in shopbreaking, Cases Nos. 50, 30- 11- 25, and 38, 18- 12- 25.— John Victor Webster, alias Jawdy, b. 1891 to 1896, 5ft. 2 or 3in., thick set, c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven, slightly bow- legged, short thick hands ; dress, brown suit, long khaki overcoat, grey Trilby hat, black and white silk and cotton mixture wrap. It, boots. Native of ( believed) Ashington. Left Guildford, 15th inst., and was in possession of a jemmy about 15in. long. Stays at lodging houses and works as a labourer. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford.