PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1926. No. 12, 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 Polic* of th* Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— Case No. 1, 15- 1- 26, cancelled. Fred Rowland, C. R. O. No. 541- 10, not now wanted, having been discharged, 23rd inst. 2.— D Division.— For larceny ( shoplifting) and absconding from bail.— Marie Oussault, aliases Maria Oussault and Maria Farley de Oussault, C. R. O. No. 1235- 26, b. 1890, 5ft. 6in., stout build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, double chin, straight nose, plausible, Irish accent ; dress, black dress, black fur coat, black hat. With Emily Wilson, C. R. O. No. 1069- 25, entered stores and stole dresses from counter. Was later admitted to bail, failed to appear and it was found that she had absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 3.— Leighton Buzzard ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 15th inst.— Clifford Bangay, aliases Clifford Bungay, Charles Doran and C. Banks, C. R. O. No. 14902- 15, Case No. 3, 18- 12- 25, b. 1891, 5ft. 3in., c. ruddy, h. dk. brown, e. grey, lame 1. leg, bad teeth, lost part 3rd rt. finger ; dress, brown suit, cap, brown boots ( plain fronts). A carpenter; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at FAREHAM and on K. Obtained above sum to get tools from railway station. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Busby, Leighton Buzzard. CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 4.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— For stealing from dwellinghouse ( walk in), 25th inst., lady's dk. brown sealskin coat, full length, lined white cord silk, wrap over front with 3 large buttons, believed tortoiseshell, large turn- down collar of black bearskin, inside and outside pockets, both on 1. side, coat well worn at front.— A Man, b. 1891 to 1896, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fresh, dk. moustache ; dress, dk. overcoat, brown trousers, dk. Trilby hat, shoes ; smart appearance. Carried small brown attache- case. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. ESSEX. 5.— Braintree ( Co.).— For embezzlement.— William Robert Gower, b. 1884, 5ft. 3 or 4in., thin build, c. sallow, h. dk. ( bald top), pointed chin, foreign accent; dress, dk. grey coat, waistcoat and trousers, cardigan ( Pike, Braintree, on tab), officer's khaki overcoat, It. cap, wore spectacles repaired with string 1. side. A traveller. Was employed by local firm who supplied glassware and fittings for public houses. Numerous licencees gave him orders and after the goods had been supplied, called on purchasers, collected money for the goods and converted it to his use. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Joyce, Braintree. o THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 6.— Cardiff ( City).— Sidney Harold Williams, Case No. 122, 8- 7- 25, is identical with Sidney William Pearce, aliases Samuel Frankel, Sidney Frankel, Sidney William Franklin and Sidney Harold Johnson, C. R. O. No. 13754- 14, b. 1899, 5ft. 2| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A carpenter ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and bigamy at BRIGHTON ( Sydney Franklin), in CITY OF LONDON ( Sidney William Pearce) and on E, H, L, P, S and W. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 7.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee), at Southsea, 16th inst., leather dressing case, 27 x 15 x 9in., lined It. grey moire silk, silver fittings ; brown crocodile skin handbag, 2 claws in front, lined brown suede, about 15in. long.— Jeane Wallace, b. about 1866, 5ft. 3in., stout build, c. pale, h. grey ; dress, long black fur coat, wore several diamond rings. Called on a leather merchant, and after purchasing a bag, asked the shopman to send the above bags to her shop for her daughter to choose one. She failed to return the bags, and enquiries showed that she had left the premises she formerly occupied. Believed to have been in business at Southampton before ccming to Southsea. Accompanied by her daughter ( not wanted), b. about 1907, 5ft. 3in., stout build, h. very dk. ; dress, long black silk coat ( trimmed It. fur). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Leigh ( Co.).— For obtaining 15s. by false pretences, 18th inst.— William Goodwin, b. 1886, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, heavy moustache, bowlegged ; dress, brown suit, grey cardigan, cap, boots. A collier ; native of Leigh. Got into conversation with loser in a public house and offered to find him employ ment. Requested loan to pay fare to Durham, was handed 15s., arranged appointment but failed to keep same. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Whitehead, Leigh. 10.— Manchester ( City).— For false pretences.— Leonard P. Higgins, b. 1881, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, short dk. moustache, plausible ; dress, navy blue suit, brown blanket overcoat, collar, tie, bowler hat. Called on shopkeeper, 16th inst., and induced her to cash a cheque for £ 5, drawn on Manchester and County Bank, Rusholme, Manchester. Stated he was making arrangements for his sister's wedding party and ordered a bride's cake, promised to confirm order but failed to do so. Cheque was later returned from bank marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 11.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For shopbreaking, Case No. 65, 16- 12- 25 ( part property recovered).— Joseph Sagar, C. R. O. No. 20077- 18, Case No. 14, 20- 1- 26, b. 1897, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, 1. hand and forearm deformed. A fireman ; native of Barnsley. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, warehousebreaking and minor offences at DON- CASTER LEEDS, KENDAL, BURY, LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER ( Joseph Sagar), CHESTERFIELD ( Charles Collins), DON- CASTER ( W. R.) ( Joseph Sager) and on C. O. Inf. to Supt, Yates, Old Trafford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 8.— Peterborough ( Co.).— For stealing at St. Martins Without, between 12th ult and 20th inst., £ 2 4s. 6d.— Cecil Winter, b. 1908, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. fresh ( spotted), h. It. brown, rather splay footed ; dress, blue overcoat, dk. grey suit, soft collar, tie, white silk scarf, grey cap. Was employed as a house boy, and absconded, 23rd inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hamps, Peterborough. 12.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For stealing from school cloak room ( walk in), at Litherland, 22nd inst., girl's navy blue serge coat, gathered at side, big collar and buckle ( grey with silver grey) ; peacock blue do., tied with 2 straps and buckle ; brown smooth cloth do., collar and cuffs edged with beaver, collar torn and stitched underneath.— A Man, b. 1907 to 1910, stout build, c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue overall with vest piece, fawn mackintosh, dirty dk. cap. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 13.—' Wigan ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) gent's blue nap overcoat, 2 square outside pockets, single- breasted, 3 bone buttons, half lined with black material; blue and red woollen shawl, full size, far worn.— George William Lamb, C. R. O. No. 3460- 17, Case No. 16, 20- 1- 26, b. 1894, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. sandy, e. blue ; dress, dk. grey suit, black and white check cap, white muffler, boots. A miner ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of lar- ceny and fraud at ROYTON, WALLASEY, WAKEFIELD ( George William Lamb) and ST. HELENS ( George Lamb).— Clara Lamb, C. R. O. No. 16306- 24, Case No. 16, 20- 1- 26, b. 1898, 5ft., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. blue ; dress, heavy long brown coat, black hat, black stockings and shoes. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at ST. HELENS and WAKEFIELD. Obtained lodg- ings, the man saying he was about to start work at local colliery. Borrowed above property, saying they were going to the railway station for a bed, which was coming from Barnsley ( false). Also failed to pay for their lodgings. Accompanied by two children, boy, aged 5 yrs., and a girl, and in possession of pramette. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. SUSSEX ( EAST). 14.— Hove ( Boro.).— For obtaining 25s. by false pretences, 15th ult.— A Woman, who gave name of Mrs. Leslie Lennox, b. about 1886, about 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. sallow, oval face ( twitches 1. side) ; dress, dk. brown coat, red hat. Issues advertisements in local papers, giving accommodation address in London, offering goods for sale, and when money is sent fails to forward goods. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 15.— At Aldershot ( Co.), charged with larceny— Christopher O'Rourke, alias John Preston, C. R. O. No. 13326- 20, b. 1888, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, anchor back each hand. A labourer ; native of Kildare. Pre. con. of fowlstealing, larceny and minor offences at HUDDERSFIELD and MIDDLESBROUGH. 16.— Remanded at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., till 29th inst., charged with larcenv— John Hayes, C. R. O. No. S/ 163597, b. 1895, 5ft, 4Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, A barber ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at WARE ( John Hayes), BIRMINGHAM ( George John Hayes) and on N. 17.— Remanded at North London Pol. Ct.— J. Division case— till 28th inst., charged with burglary and possessing housebreaking implements by night. — Thomas Hopkins, aliases Anderson, Wright and Andrews, C. R. O. No. 223- 05, b. 1873, 5ft. 6| in., medium build, c. pale, h. dk. brown e., brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, dirty grey mackintosh, grey Trilby hat. Native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, attempted warehousebreaking, possessing housebreaking implements, receiving, being a h. c. and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( Thomas Hopkins) and on B, G, H, J, M, N and Y— George Wilmore, as George Wood, aliases Patrick O'Conner, John Wilson and John Ward, C. R. O. No. 2858- 01, Case No. 13, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1873, 5ft. 5jin., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, small dk. brown moustache ; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. grey cap. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, warehousebreaking, attempted ware- housebreaking, larceny, receiving, being a h. c. and minor offences at PONTYPRIDD ( George Johnson) and on H, K, M and S. 318.— Remanded at Howden ( E. R.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with shopbreaking.— Frederick Lewis Myers, C. R. O. No. 16246- 17, b. 1898, 4ft. 9fin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. An iron worker; native of Rotherham. Pre. con. of larceny at ROTHERHAM ( Frederick Myers) and NEEDHAM MARKET ( Frederick Lewis Myers). 19.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— R Division case— till 30th inst., charged with stealing ( trick) 30s. Called on a woman, said her husband had won £ 18 in football sweep, but could not draw the money until he had paid £ 3. Loser had only 30s. in her possession, which sum he accepted.— George Fletcher, aliases William Ingate, William Fisher and George Joseph Fletcher, C. R. O. No. 144- 18, b. 1890, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, plausible, scar forehead and 1. cheek, B. T. L. M., I love Sarah King, bust of man, clasped hands, Kata rt., woman, Kate Guyman, Kate, flowers, true love to mother 1. forearm ; dress, navy blue suit, 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. It. grey cap, striped muffler, boots. A gardener ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, larceny, attempted larceny and minor offences on H, K, R, S, T, W and X. 20.— At Aldershot ( Co.) charged with larceny.— Thomas McGrath, C. R. O. No. 17134- 24, b. 1896, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of minor offences at RICHMOND ( N. R.). 21.— At Poole ( Co.) charged with burglary.— John Judge, aliases John Patrick Judge and Donald MacKenzie, C. R. O. No. 1641- 13, Case No. 39, 22- 1- 26, for portrait, b. 1880, 5ft. Hin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar bridge of nose, forehead and on rt. cheek. A waiter ; native of Falkirk. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, robbery with violence and indecent assault at GREENOCK ( John Thomas Judge), GLASGOW ( John Graham), WIMBORNE ( John Judge) and on C. 22.— Remanded at Exeter ( City) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged as Edward Trelawney Ansell with obtaining money by false pretences ( bogus company).— Edward Trelawney Clarence Ansell, aliases Harry Taylor and Harvey Wilson C. R. O. No. 418- 17, Case No. 342, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1879, 5ft. 6| in., c. and h. fair, e. grey. A stock- broker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL ( William Edward Edwards), OTTERY ST. MARY ( Edward Trelawney Clarence Ansell) and on C and E. 23.- Remanded at Howden ( E. R.) till Pol. Ct. 30th inst, charged as George Graham.— Dennis Delaney, C. R. O. No. 7570- 14, b. 1891, 5ft, 5- i- in., c. fresh, h. dk brown, e. grey. A painter ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of housebreaking, shop- breaking, larceny, receiving and a minor offence at CASTLEFORD, ALDERSHOT, LEEDS, OTLEY ( Sidney Spence) and LYDNEY ( Dennis Delaney). Has also con. for housebreaking at SINGAPORE. 24.— At Menai Bridge ( Co.) charged as Charles Whitby with housebreaking.— Charles Dwyer, C. R O. No. 139- 10, b. 1888, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, sailor, 2 dots 1. forearm. A bookbinder; native of Tredegar. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, burglary and minor offence at TREDEGAR and ALDERSHOT. 25.— At Bridgwater ( Boro.) charged as Edward Bassatt with stealing overcoat from hotel.— Edward Jones, C. R. O. No. S/ 174369, b. 1889, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, female rt., E. 1. forearm. A crane driver ; native of East- bourne. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at EASTBOURNE and ASCOT. 26.— At Middlesbrough ( Boro.), charged as William Dixon, with fraud ( food and lodgings— posing as inspecting engineer).— William Richard- son, C. R. O. No. 9558- 14, b. 1880, 5ft. 7- jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown. An engineer ; native of Sydney. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BARTON- ON- HUMBER, LINCOLN ( William Richardson). SOUTH SHIELDS ( William Lowe Welch), WOLVER- HAMPTON ( William Laurence Dickson), SHEFFIELD, SCARBOROUGH, DERBY, HALIFAX ( William Dixon), SANDWICH ( William Watson), WIGAN ( Charles Reed) and ACCRINGTON ( William Bailey Dixon). 27.— Remanded at Brecon ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Annie Dawson, with fraud. In October last went to stay at temperance hotel at Talgarth with a Miss Lobardi for purpose of being near latter's brother who is under treatment at a sanitorium. Professed to be about to receive large sum of money and made extravagant promises to induce people to lend her cash. In present case sold shares in gold mine at £ 5 5s. which would produce almost an equal sum weekly as profit, gave receipt and said shares would be allotted at a meeting to be held in 3 weeks. On strength of her statement contracted large debt at hotel ( which will be subject of another charge) and on 18th inst. left saying she would return following day, but absconded. In October last she also went to a neighbouring town, visited a cafe, sold quantity of furniture said to be in Durham and received £ 7 on account, but nothing further was heard of her.— Annie Nelson, aliases Bertha Moss Hall, Annie Woods and Annie Moss, C. R. O. No. 12576- 16, b. 1877, 5ft. ^ in., stout build, c. fresh, h. black ( turning grey), e. brown, false teeth, scar rt. of nose ; dress, full length speckled coat ( with dk. brown fur collar), small round hat ( trimmed reddish velvet). A servant; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of fraud at ROTHERHAM ( Annie Nelson) and NUNEATON ( Bertha Hall). 28.— Remanded at Cambridge ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged as George Richard Oatham with attempting to obtain charitable contributions by fraud.— George Oatham, alias Thomas George Hollington, C. R. O. No. 17813- 15, b. 1899, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A cook ; native of London. Pre. con. of minor offences on J and N. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 29.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. Ct. till 29 th inst., charged with larceny.— Lawrence Larvin, C. R. O. No. 23724- 20, b. 1882, 5ft. 5in., c.| fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, birthmark on iorehead. A cook and fish hawker ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at GRIMSBY and FLEETWOOD. 30.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct.— F Division case— till 30th inst., charged as Oliver Henderson with being found on enclosed premises for an unlawful purpose.— Christopher Augustus Fogarty, C. R. O. No. 13083- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. l| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, back deformed. A cook ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing, housebreaking, shop- breaking, larceny and minor offences at OTLEY, SLOUGH ( Christopher Fogarty) and BURN- HAM ( Christopher Augustus Fogarty). NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 31.— Peterborough ( City).— Remanded till 27th inst., charged with being drunk and on suspicion of stealing the following property :— Pocket wallet, black leather with price tab attached, tied with red cotton, marked 7/ 6, new; 27 2d. postage stamps ; 31 Id. do. ; 40 - Jd. do. ; gent's woollen vest, price tab attached with 2/ 11 thereon in blue indelible pencil, new ; gent's brown nap cloth overcoat, new, Raglan style, 2 patch pockets outside, 2 breast and ticket pockets inside, 4. dk. brown bone buttons, unlined, except sleeves, which have drab coloured lining ; gent's mackin- tosh, fawn, lined with rubber of red and brown check pattern, 2 vertical outside pockets, detach- able belt at waist, straps on cuffs, 3 It. brown buttons each side front, new ; lady's dress ring, rather worn, crown setting for 3 rubies ( 1 missing), 2 chipped diamonds between each ruby ; pair gold rimmed eyeglasses, in case, A. Grassick, 82, High- street, Hornsey, N., thereon ; 2 bottles acetic acid ( 1 has label with Boots, Cash Chemists, thereon ; 1 blue poison bottle, R. A. Metcalf, Chemists, Norfolk Street, King's Lynn, thereon) ; slate coloured knitted silk scarf, with amber and blue stripes, bearing ticket marked L/ U 3/ 6, new ; 3 new white handkerchiefs with fancv borders ; yellow fancy neck tie with red spots, 2/ 9 on price tab, Silver's Shops, 17, King Street, and 18, Victoria Street, Reading, thereon ; grey fancy neck tie, Hep worth's make ; pen- knife, imitation tortoiseshell handle ; bottle of Eau- de- Cologne, White Heather brand, with Boots' on seal; blue, fawn and white striped towel, lyd. long, new ; gent's cream shirt with black stripes, new, Bentex make, G. Todd, Shirt Specialist, 16, Gt. Stephen Street, Norwich, on tab inside, and £ 5 10s.— A Man, who gave names of Thomas Welch and Thomas Clarke, b. 1864 to 1871, 5ft. 5in., h. brown ( turning grey, bald top), e. hazel ; dress, brown suit with fawn pin stripe ( nearly new), Langston & Sons, Reading, on tab in jacket, It. grey check cap ( Castle make, new), boots with rubber soles. Stated a painter and decorator ; native of Lowestoft or Leeds. States he has visited Grimsby. Boston, Norwich and Wisbech during past week. Inf. to the C. C., Peterborough. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. LANCASHIRE. 32— Liverpool ( City).— John Wilson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7697, Case No. 67, 25- 1- 26 : and James Stewart Work, C. R. O. No. M 7697. Case No. 67. 25- 1- 26. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. ESSEX. 33.— Grays ( Co.).— Charles James Porter, C. R. O. No. M/ 7696, case No. 73.. 25- 1- 26. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. NORFOLK. 34.— Norwich ( City).— Harry Bernstein, C. R. O. No. 15356- 25, Case No. 92, 22- 1- 26. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Norwich. APPREHENSIONS. 35— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Andrea Apicella, C. R. O. No. M/ 7609, Case No. 2, 23- 11- 25. 36.— M. P. D., A Division.— John Judge, C. R. O. No. 1641- 13, Case No. 39, 22- 1- 26. See also Case No. 21 current issue. 37.— Berkshire, Windsor ( Boro.).— Reginald Wilkinson Purser, C. R. O. No. 16577- 22, Case No. 2, 22- 1- 26. 38.— Cheshire, Birkenhead ( Boro.).— Richard Wignall, Case No. 4, 10- 9- 24, and as Richard Stewart Wignall at Lancaster ( Boro) Pol. Ct., 21- 1- 26, fined 20s. and 7s. 6d. costs or 14 days impt. 39.— Derbyshire, Derby ( Boro.).— Man, Case No. 7, 24- 8- 25, and identical with Harold Marriott, C. R. O. No. 3817- 25, and sentenced at Sheffield ( City) Pol. Ct., 18- 1- 26, to 3, 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 4 cases). 40.— Derbyshire, Ilkeston ( Co.).— James Mill- ward, Case No. 5, 22- 8- 24, at Nottingham, charged with larceny, and remanded till 29th inst. 41.— Essex, Romford ( Co.).— George Fletcher, C. R. O. No. 144- 18, Cases Nos. 4, 26- 5- 24 ; and 13 ( Gravesend), 28- 5- 24. See also Case No. 19 current issue. 42.— Gloucestershire, Gloucester ( Co.).— Phylis Jones, Case No. 42, 4- 1- 26, and remanded till 29th inst. 43.— Hampshire, Alton ( Co.).— Reginald Gritt, Case No. 6, 25- 6- 24, and identical with Reginald Gritt, C. R. O. No. 14312- 17, at High Wycombe. 44.— Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— Luke Parker, Case No. 67, 18- 1- 26, and identical with Luke Parker, C. R. O. No. 3965- 15, and remanded till 27th inst. 45.— Lancashire, Burnley ( Boro.).— Benjamin Welsby, Case No. 43, 30- 11- 25. 46.— Lancashire, Seaforth ( Co.).— James Edwin Inman, C. R. O. No. 1385- 18, Case No. 64, 30- 11- 25, and sentenced at Bootle ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 16- 1- 26, to 3 and 2 mos. impt ( cons.) for assault on Police ( 2 cases). _ j47.— Royal Ulster Constabulary, Belfast ( City). — Louis Kremer, C. R. O. No. 3195- 15, Case No. 21, 13- 11- 25. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 APPREHENSIONS— continued. 48.— Shropshire, Church Stretton ( Co.).— George Wallace Frederick Lane, Case No. 16, 18- 1- 26. 49.— Shropshire, Oswestry ( Co.).— Robert Edward Davies, Case No. 46,28- 12- 25, and identical with Robert Edward Davies, C. R. O. No. 18314- 19, and, at Baschurch P. Sess., 21- 1- 26, bound over in £ 5 for 2 yrs. and to pay 10s. towards costs for receiving. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— S Division.— 20th or 21st inst., by house- breaking ( climbing portico and forcing staircase window).— Field Marshal's baton ; Order of the Bath ; 2 Orders of Maria Theresa ; 2 Russian Orders ; 3 gold Coronation medals ; Waterloo medal; Wellington medal ; gold Peninsular Star, with 2 bars ; gold snuffbox, with crystal top ( cracked) ; silver do., chased, containing the Freedom of Cork. These articles are all valuable heirlooms and are believed to be inscribed John, 1st Earl of Strafford. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 51.— Heswall ( Co.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking lead light in front door and releasing catch), at Upton.— 15ct. cigarette- case, H. E. P. in old English on front ; brown leather purse, containing 15s. and door key with H. T. V., No. 15102. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 52.— Heswall ( Co.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking glass in front door and releasing catch), at Upton.— gold ring, set 2 diamonds and 3 sapphires, M. M. and R. F. thereon ; small purse, containing 15s. consisting of 10s. in silver and 20 3d. pieces. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 53.— Heswall ( Co.).— 22 nd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing fanlight in kitchen window with instrument), at Moreton.— Sovereign, 2 half sovereigns, 2 half- crowns, 2 sixpences ( 1925), Canadian 3d.- piece ; gold plain bangle ; gold chased do. ; small pearl pendant, with thin gold chain ; silver locket and chain, old- fashioned, chain very thick. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 54.— Heswall ( Co.).— 23rd and 24th inst., by garagebreaking ( breaking glass in door and releasing catch), at Noctorum.— Double barrelled shot gun, .410 bore ; Compendium clock, blue enamelled dial, luminous Roman numerals ; silver backed hair brush ; grey leather cigarette- case ; pair gent's brown shoes, size 7 ; pair leather gloves ; dashboard clock, oxydised, white face, 21 in. in diameter. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 55.— Heswall ( Co.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking lead light in front door), at Upton.— 6 sovereigns ; gold engagement ring, set 6 pearls and 1 diamond in centre ; gold dress do., set 3 stones, red and olive ( 1 stone missing) ; lady's gold watch, gold face, gold chain attached : lady's gold brooch ; gold curb bangle, locket attached ; and 10s. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 56.— Stockport ( Boro.).— 5th inst., from shop.— Lady's black marocain dress, round neck, short sleeves, gathered waist, apron front, trimmed squares about 6in. from bottom.— Suspicion is attached to Two Woman, both b. 1906 to 1908, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. fair ( slightly powdered faces), well spoken ; wore coats with fur collars ( 1 wore blue hat and Russian boots). Inf. to the C. C., Stockport, 57.— Stockport ( Boro.).— 19th or 20th inst,— Hand saw, teeth missing in centre ; pair hedge shears, odd blades ; 1 twisted crank. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 58.— Stockport ( Boro.).— 20th or 21st inst., by warehousebreaking.— Lady's black coney seal coat, lined red velvet, very wide sleeves, lining unstitched; gent's fawn overcoat, brown velvet collar, fit man 5ft. 9in., been washed and in very poor condition ; 2 new caps ( 1 slate colour, 1 brown and grey mixture), both name G. Brand inside ; brown leather suit- case. 24in. x 18in. x 16in. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport, 59.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— 23rd inst., by house- breaking ( insecure pantry window).— Gent's 18ct. watch, open face, key wind, Roman numerals, chased round edge, maker's name Benson ; gent's 9ct. chain, curb pattern, with bar ; gold matchbox, inscribed J. Y. and date 1901 ; gold cuff- links, J. Y, thereon ; 9ct. ring, with shield shaped bloodstone . 9ct. do., set small diamond ; gold wedding do.; A. Y. to J. Y. inside ; pair 9ct. studs ; gold brooch, mounted turquoise; 15ct. do., with 3 small 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. diamonds ; gold bar do., with gold model of a Scotch terrier ; gold pin brooch, with synthetic diamond ; gold do., with 9 diamonds around a larger diamond in centre, claw setting in platinum, with safety chain attached ; do., set 3 aquamarines surrounded small pearls ; do., gold bird on pin, with pearl drop ; 9ct. bangle, turquoise and small gold chain, small ball of gold attached ; do., gold squares on chain, set mother- o'- pearl ; curb do., small gold banjo attached with fine chain ; gold wristlet watch, on expanding bracelet ; lady's gold open face watch, keyless, English numerals, may have photograph in back case ; lady's gold do., with long double gold chain attached ; pair of coral earrings ; pair of turquoise do. ; pair of gold ring do., with imitation spider's web in ring, set with small pearl ; gold locket, round, opens at back, may have date thereon ; pair of lorgnettes, cased gold, with handle chased and about 6in. long ; 18ct. ring, set cluster of diamonds, 12 stones, centre stone larger than others, set in claw setting in platinum, safety chain attached; 15ct. half hoop do., 5- stone diamond, claw setting ; 9ct. half hoop do., 5- stone diamond, claw setting ; gold do., set emerald and 2 diamonds ; gold do., set emerald and 2 diamonds, crossover pattern ; gold memorial do., with date September 5th, 1905 ; wedding do., 22ct. ; marquise do., set 21 sapphires ; wrist watch, 15ct., open face, keyless, English numerals, on leather strap with gold buckle, strap well worn ; gold locket, with 2 photographs inside ( one a soldier in uniform and same in mufti) ; gold chain, with gold fob purse attached ; bangle, 9ct. gate pattern ; 4 plugs of Faithful Lover tobacco ; and a number of Henry Clay cigars. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. 60.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— 23rd inst., by house- breaking ( breaking lead light in front door and releasing catch).— 18ct. ring, 5- stone diamond, in rose setting ; do., 18ct., set pearl and ruby in centre; do., 18ct., set small sapphire and diamond ; gold do., with elephant hair ; do. brooch, shape of lover's knot, with pearl and turquoise ; string of imitation pearls ; gold necklace with moonstone, broken ; do. strap wristlet watch ; do. flat curb bangle, with 3 gold Turkish sovereigns attached ; electric torch, Army pattern. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. DERBYSHIRE. 61.— Bakewell ( Co.).— 18th or 19th inst,, by shopbreaking ( forcing swing window and untying cord), at Matlock Bath.— Bottle of Jamaica rum ; bottle lime juice cordial ; 20 Plain Whiff cigars ; 10 packets Gold Flake cigarettes, in packets of 20 ; 15 packets Player's do., in packets of 20 ; 10 packets Player's do., in packets of 10 ; Climak safety razor, in leather case ; Ever Ready do. ; lather brush, white handle ; clothes brush ; 7 small meat pies ; and Is.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1889 to 1892, 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. It., clean shaven, long face, large nose, slouching gait; dress, shabby fawn raincoat, soft collar and tie, cap. Inf. to Supt. Aves, Bakewell. 62.— Chesterfield ( Co.).— 21st or 22nd inst., from houses in course erection, at Hollingwood ( 2 cases). — Bricklayer's lump hammer, stamped R. B. on head ; pointing trowel, stamped W. H. S. on blade ; bolster chisel; brick hammer, Lawson make ; and bricklayer's trowel, ferrule off end of handle. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Chesterfield. ESSEX'. 63.— Grays ( Co.).— 22nd or 23rd inst., by office- breaking at Purfleet.— Coil lead piping, 1 cwt. ; 1 cwt. lead cuttings ; 10 complete sets of brass fittings, each set in a cardboard box ; 1 gallon linseed oil ; 3 141b. tins white paint ; pair rubber Wellington boots, red soles and heels, size 7 ; 2 oil- stones ; 1 handsaw ; 1 hammer; 1 claw hammer ; 2 wood chisels ( lin., l| in.) ; 2 squares ( 1 9in., 1 12in.) ; carpenter's tool bag, brown canvas ; 1 handsaw, 26in. long, maker's name Spear & Jackson ; 1 chisel bar ; 1 punch ; 1 3ft. rule ; 1 9in. bevel ( all stamped V. W. N.) ; 2 jack planes ; 1 German jack plane ; 1 Universal plane ; 2 smoothing planes ; 1 rabbet plane, stamped Spear & Jackson ; 1 12in. tenon saw ; 1 pad saw ; 2 handsaws ( 1 stamped Disston) ; 1 pad saw, stamped Disston ; 1 lOin. brace ; 1 mallet ; 1 set of bits ; 1 cold chisel ; 13 wood chisels, sizes £ in. to Hin. ; 1 plugging chisel ; 1 tool bag, small size ; 2 nail punches ; 1 hammer, No. 7 ; 1 spokeshave, marked D. E. ; 1 oilstone ; 1 large and 1 small screwdriver ; 1 small hammer ; 2 gauges ; 1 spirit level ; 1 12in. square ; 1 6m. do. ; 1 bevel; 1 cold chisel, 8- Jin. long, marked W. F. W. ; 2 single and 1 double gauges ; 1 lOin. level ; 1 2ft. rule ; 1 claw hammer ; 1 large punch ; 1 large gimlet ( all stamped W. F. Wright on wood) ; 1 26in, handsaw ; 1 panel saw ; 1 9in. and 1 6in. squares ; 1 claw hammer ; 1 jack plane ; 1 smoothing plane ; 1 large and 1 small screwdrivers ; 6 wood chisels, sizes £ in. to 1 Jin. ; 2 steel chisels ; 1 plugging chisel ; 3 morse drills (£ in., 3/ 8in. and 1 smaller) ; 1 spirit level ; 2 wood gauges ( 3/ 8in., £ in.) ; 1 bevel gauge ; 1 tool bag ; 3 nail punches 1 keyhole saw and handle ; 1 patent saw set ( some marked J. Grain) ; 1 26in. handsaw; 6 Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. wood chisels, sizes l/ 8in. to l^ in. ; 1 2| in. smoothing plane ; I brace and bit ; 1 Indian oilstone ; 1 Stanlejr plane ; 3 steel squares ; 1 canvas bag, leather bound, containing 1 brace, 1 drill ( 5/ 16in.), 1 screwdriver, 1 hammer ( round nose), 1 pair small pliers, 1 12in. half round file, 3 chase wedges, 1 short chisel, 1 raking iron, 1 pair snips, 1 diaw knife, 1 mallet. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. 64.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 24th inst., by housebreaking ( insecure back window), at Westcliff.— Lady's 9ct. dress ring, set amethyst ; plain 9ct. slave bangle ; gold wrist watch, old- fashioned, plain case, keyless, winder missing ; 9ct. curb bracelet, pendant attached, set yellow stone ; silver cigarette- case, plain heavy pattern, O. B. thereon, contained Egyptian and Duresk cigarettes ; set silver fish servers, in black case ; set game carvers and set of meat carvers, with steel , dk. brown horn handles, Hovenden on blades, in black case ; doz. steel dessert knives, white handles, Doidge on blades ; 6 large steel do., white handles, Hovenden on blades ; dozen dessert spoons ; dozen dessert forks ; 6 large do. ; 3 table spoons ( all white metal, some wrapped in piece of red baize; ; plated cake knife ; small fancy bottle of scent ; 2 Spiral fountain pens ( 1 self filling, 1 ordinary) ; and lis. 9d. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 65.— Lyndhurst ( Co.).— Between 11th and 18th inst., at Dibden.— Gold dress ring, set opal in centre and surrounded diamonds ; do., set ruby in centre and surrounded with diamonds, side extensions attached, shape of fern leaf, set small diamonds and pearl at end of leaf ; imitation emerald necklace, emeralds set in gold and fastened to gold chain ; 2 silver pepper- pots, 2^ in. high, J. W. engraved on base ; 4 kolinsky skins, minus the head. Inf. to Supt. Richards, L3' ndhurst. 66.— Southampton ( Boro.).— 21st inst., by house- breaking.— Diamond ring ; 18ct. do., set 4 diamonds and 3 opals ; gold do., set turquoise with pearl each side ; gold chain, opal and diamond pendant attached ; antique cameo brooch, set £ old ; gold chain bracelet ; lady's silver watch, Harding engraved on back. Above mentioned - articles are either 18ct. or 22ct. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 67.— Bury ( Co.).— 23rd or 24th inst., by office- breaking ( breaking back window and removing bar).— Oliver typewriter, No. 922500, brief carriage, 15in., large Roman type, green enamelled ; brown leather cash bag, 12in. long, no lining, tab missing from top, lock on top and leather handle ; 32 l| d. postage stamps. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 68.— Chorley ( Co.).— 17tli inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window), at Adlington. Brown suede leather tobacco pouch, containing £ 10 in £ 1 Treasury notes ; plain gold neckchain, spring clip fastener ; 9ct, locket, round, pearl in centre one side, marked 9ct. on other side, con- taining photo of a soldier. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 69.— Church ( Co.).— 22nd or 23rd inst., from Co- operative Stores ( cutting iron bar from window forcing latter with iron bar, then forcing lock of safe by^ placing explosive in keyhole), at Huncoat. —£ 31 8s. lid., consisting of 22 £ 1 Treasury notes, 13 10s. do., remainder in silver and copper; ilb. Bruno tobacco ; ilb. Tam- o'- Shanter ; and a roll of thin twist weighing about 51bs.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, about 5ft. 9in. ; 2nd, about 5ft. 7in. ; both wearing overcoats and boots. Inf. to Supt. Edwards, Church. 70.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— 21st inst., from school.— Lady's brown leather handbag, gold centre lock, 2 end clasps, brown suede lining, white kid centre purse, containing 3s. silver, 10s. Treasury note, note- case and small key.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1900, 5ft. 4in., stiff build, c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue nap overcoat, dirty grey suit, It. cap, boots. Dirty appearance. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 71.— Liverpool ( City).— 5th inst., from dwelling, £ 72.— Suspicion is attached to Thomas Baden Church, aliases Thomas Church, Robert Ervine and Irvine, C. R. O. No. 6787- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, small dk. moustache, pointed nose ; dress, dk. whipcord suit, collar, grey Trilby hat, fawn spats, brown shoes. A steward ; native of Liverpool, where he has con. for indecent assault, assault with intent to rob, and attempted fraud. Lodged in same house as loser and shared bedroom. The notes disappeared from a suit case during loser's absence, and Church absconded immediately after. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 72.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 21st inst., from office ( believe sneak in), at Trafford Park.— Gent's Ingersoll watch, luminous, Arabic numerals, in dust proof case ; silver watch chain, oblong links separated by 2 small round links ; plain silver match- box ; small brown morocco leather wallet, marked M. S. Wilcock & Co., Ltd., in gilt letters. Inf. to Supt, Yates, Old Trafford. 73.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 23rd inst., from dwelling.— Grey embossed leather lap over purse, 5 compartments and pocket for notes, containing 16s. and 3 small photographs.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1886, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. fresh, h. black ( turning grey), clean shaven ; dress, khaki overcoat, cap. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 74.— Old Trafford ( Co.).- 23rd inst., from dwelling ( breaking window and pushing back catch), at Walkden.— Crystal wireless receiving set; pair Gecophone headphones ; pair brass candle- sticks ; 6 dinner knives, ivorine handles, blades stamped Thomas Wilson, Cutler, Sheffield, and Firth's Stainless; 6 dinner forks ; 6 dessert knives and forks, stamped Thomas Wilson, Cutler, Sheffield, and Firth's Stainless ; 4 pairs fish eaters and fish carvers; 5 electro plated table spoons, marked Gladmin; electro plated fruit spoon ; pickel fork ; silver jam spoon ; gold bar brooch, dk. opal in centre ; gent's 9ct. Albert, bar and link pattern; lady's gold neckchain, heart shaped pendant attached, set pearls and turquoise. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 75.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 23rd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing door with instrument).— Lady's 9ct. diamond and sapphire ring, set 3 of each alternately; lady's ring, set 5 garnets ; gold engagement do., set ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond ; 18ct. dress do., set rubies and pearls ; 18ct. dress do., set 3 emeralds ; 9ct. bar brooch, 2| in. long, set pale emerald and 2 pearls ; and 14s. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 76.— Prescot ( Co.).— 23rd inst., by house- breaking ( breaking lead light in front door and releasing catch), at Eccleston.— Lady's dk. brown skunk fur, 4 strands, about 60in. long ; pair lady's dk. brown fur backed and fur lined gloves, new ; lady's green figured crepe de chine scarf, about l^ yds. long ; girl's white crepe de chine frock, blue and silver flowers on rt. shoulder ; white princess underskirt, girl's, crepe silk with lace top, new ; It. brown leather attache case, medium size, fitted with writing materials, J. M. S. stamped on side ; diamond breast pin, single stone, claw setting ; plain gold do., with ring and twisted bar ; opal tie do., opal about £ in. by l/ 16in. ; gold safety pin, chased ; plain gold do. ; peridot and pearl brooch, scroll design ; lady's gold bar do., with amethyst centre; gold filigree do., amethyst or amber setting ; gold bar do., blue bird thereon ; mother- o'- pearl do., oval ; 18ct. gold half hoop diamond ring, 5 stones, imitation claw setting ; lady's dress do., set 3 opals and 2 rubies ; 9ct. curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached ; plain gold do., opens at side, catch broken; 9ct. slave bangle, grooved; gold locket, engraved, photo of lady inside; gold neckchain, ivory elephant attached ; imitation pearl necklace ; silver Eversharp pencil; and £ 13 10s. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Prescot. 77.— Prescot ( Boro.).— 23rd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing scullery window with instru- ment).— Lady's 18ct. dress ring, 3 diamonds and 2 sapphires in claw setting ; do., set 3 opals and number small diamonds ; lady's 15ct. horse- shoe dress do., set 6 pearls and 6 rubies ; lady's 9ct, signet do., with shield on top, Victory engraved diagonally thereon; lady's gold bar brooch, square amethyst in centre ; 22ct. spray do., old pattern, set number small pearls, large pearl in centre, been repaired ; gold do., oval, edged with pearls, pearl star in centre, engraved on back In Memoriam ; gold do., small ruby in centre ; pair gold and jet earrings, small pearls around jet; pair old Indian do., one damaged ; gold bracelet, large link pattern, gold locket attached ; 9ct. do., large link pattern, every other three links engraved one side ; lOct. slave bangle ; 9ct. chased bracelet, opens at side, fastens with clasp ; 18ct. link do., interlinked, about ^ in. wide ; lady's 18ct. English lever watch, about size of 5s. piece, keywind, no glass, very old fashioned, engraved case, inscribed inside case, Gertrude from her loving husband ; lady's plain gold Waltham do., monogram on back E. H. ; gent's silver English lever do., Johnstone, Carlisle, on dial, engraved on back W. H. with C. ; lady's fine gold neckchain, about 14in. long; gold pendant, round, leaf shape edge, pearl in centre ; lady's 9ct. guard, very long ; link of Ciro pearls ; 18ct. tiepin, horseshoe design; 18ct. flower design do., ruby in centre ; lady's silver oblong purse, engraved flower design, heart in centre, chain handle, lined brown leather ; lady's white handled manicure set, in case ; lady's black leather handbag, initials E. H. in old English letters one corner, fitted with articles similar to lady's dressing case ; black patent leather hand Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. bag, plated fittings at top ; lady's gold hair slide, diamond shape ; round silver photo frame, about 4in. high ; oval silver do., 6in. high, bevelled edge, dent one side ; 3 gent's white linen handkerchiefs, initials W. H. in corner ; 2 pairs gent's grey socks ; pair green do. Inf. to the C. C., Prescot. 78.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 21st inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window with instrument), at Crosby.— Grey imitation crocodile purse, fastens with 2 buttons, steel chain handle ; red plush bag ; blue suede purse, fastens at side with clasp ; black morocco do., fastens at side with clasp ; safe key, No. 6886 and Chadburn inscribed thereon ; and £ 10 10s. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. NORFOLK. 79.— Norwich ( City).— 22nd inst., from cycle carrier.— Cardboard box, containing lady's black coney seal fur coat, full length, blue and brown figured lining, A. W. Ward on tab at back of neck, worn at front, elastic loops for button holes ( worn), 3- strand skunk collar, hole under 1. arm, fur slightly worn under rt. arm ; black marocain coat, lined grey, full length, full gathered collar, frills round skirt, 2 black ties 1. side. Inf. to the C. C., Norwich. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 80.— Wellingborough ( Co.).— 18th inst,, by pavilionbreaking.— Pair nearly new gent's brown willow golf shoes, size 9, Lotus brand, soled and heeled with red rubber, soles sewn on and ribbed from toes to instep, Lotus Registered Design 698381 stamped on instep, D X 9 on insole, and Lotus size 9D X style 463, Cash price 40/- inside uppers. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellingborough. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 81.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— Between 12th and 18th inst., from a hall.— Old gunmetal bell, about 18in. high, 15in. diameter, weighing from half to three- quarters hundredweight, on wood bearer about 2ft. long. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. 82.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 18th inst., from outside shop.— Gent's brown leather overcoat, with belt attached, lined woollen material, double breasted— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1876, 5ft. to 5ft. 2in., small ginger beard, squeaky voice ; dress, raincoat ( appears to have been washed several times). Of tramp class. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 83.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 24th inst., from hotel entrance.— Silver plated saxophone, in black leather case, about 2ft. 6in. long, 8in. deep, 6in. wide, with 2 clasps and lock in centre, maker's name Buescher on horn, case lined plush and made to fit the saxophone inside, it also has a black plate fixed under the lock with the name Buescher, Elkhart, in gold letters thereon, leather tab near the lock has been torn off. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 84.— Lowestoft ( Co.).— 21st inst., by office- breaking ( forcing window catch).— About £ 30. Left behind : Tobacco box ( originally a throat pastille box), with J. Everington scratched on top, initials J. E. on reverse side ; hard chisel, 5 § in. long, 1 l/ 8in. wide ; jemmy, 14^ in. long, flat end 1 l/ 8in. wide, reverse end shaped like footiron ; half of black button, 1 l/ 8in. diameter, probably off an overcoat, other half may still be on coat worn by intruder ; gent's white hand- kerchief, fawn and black border. Inf. to Supt. Newson, Lowestoft. SURREY. 85.— Reigate ( Boro.).— Case No. 53, 2- 11- 25, cancelled.— Joseph Oley, C. R. O. No. 17229- 22, sentenced at Surrey Q. Sess., 5- 1- 26, to 18 mos. impt. for larceny, admitted this offence, and same was taken into consideration. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). £ 35 Reward. 86.— Leeds ( City).— 21st inst., by shopbreaking ( breaking window with mallet).— Platinum ring, set 3 diamonds in platinum, milled edge setting, 1.60cts., 1.60cG. E. marked inside ; 5 platinum do., set 3 diamonds in platinum claw setting, marked 1.60cH. K., 1.55cG. K., 1.20cD. K., 1.55cG. K., 1.85cH. E. A Reward of £ 35 will be paid by the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd., for information which will lead to the apprehension Of the thief and recovery of the stolen property, or proportionately in accordance with the value of the property so recovered. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 87.— York ( City).— 19th inst., from shop.— Pair child's patent leather bar shoes, size 5, Wheatsheaf and Eu Dol on the sole ; pair maid's black glazed shoes, Derby fronts, patent toe- caps, stamped Wheatsheaf on sole ; pair girl's patent leather shoes, stamped Wheatsheaf on sole. Inf. to the C. C., York. 88.— York ( City).— 17th inst., from passage.— Gent's overcoat, Raglan style, heather mixture colour, pair fur lined kid gloves, year Handbook of Adult School Union, and fawn coloured muffler, in pockets. Inf. to the C. C., York. 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. 89.— D Division.— 23rd inst., " Ford" covered van. 1924 model. HM- 3741. Chassis and engine Nos. 7952037. 20 H. P. Worm drive. Colour grey. Odd lamps. Near side rear mudguard broken. Annual Excise Licence, issued 11- 1- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. SUSSEX ( WEST). 90.— Chichester ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 68, 15- 1- 26. Amended inf.— Chassis and Engine Nos. LD- 45732. WARWICKSHIRE . 91. — Birmingham ( City). — 25th inst., " Humber," 1923 model. HP- 6581. Chassis No. 919. Engine No. 929. 11.4 H. P. Two- seater mole colour. Upholstered dk. brown. Dunlop balloon tyres. Lucas lighting set. Excise Licence, expiring 31- 12- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92.— C Division.—" Morris Cowley," Case No. 46, 25- 1- 26. GLO UCESTERSIIIRE . 93.— Bristol ( Citv).— 44 Morris Cowley," Case No. 48, 25- 1- 26. WARWICKSHIRE. 94.— Birmingham ( City).—" Morris Oxford," Case No. 64, 22- 1- 26. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 95.— S Division.—" New Imperial*" Cases Nos. 65, 1- 1- 26, and 62, 6- 1- 26. PROPERTY FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 96.— Lancaster ( Boro.).— 19th inst., in a back street.— Brown composition suit- case, paper lined, brass fittings, 2 locks, 1ft. llin. by 1ft. 3in. by 8in. * brown leather Gladstone bag, 2 compartments, red case for correspondence inside, leather straps, 1 lock, size 1ft. 6| in. by llin. by 9in. Inf. to the C. C., Lancaster. DEATH. 97.— Alfred Bell Croxon, C. R. O. No. 1918- 04, Case No. 283, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), died at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum 19th inst. Pre. con. of forgery, larceny, schoolhousebreaking, housebreaking and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( George Wilson), GLOUCESTER, HEREFORD, WORCESTER, GRANTHAM, NORWICH ( Alfred Bell Croxson), OXFORD ( Waltei _ o, vlor), BRACKLEY ( Alfred Bell Croxon), GOOLE ( Alfred Bell) and on A. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. CHESHIRE. 98.— Middlewich ( Co.).— 2nd inst., on roadside at Brereton, apparently having been knocked down by motor car travelling north.— Body of a Woman, b. about 1876, length 5ft. 2in., slender build, c. dk., h. black, e. brown, teeth discoloured ; dress, brown plaid shawl round head, blue woollen coat, navy blue skirt, black stockings, men's boots ( size 4). Appearance of gipsy. Had with her perambulator, containing frying pan, old clothes and usual tramp's outfit. It is requested that enquiries be made at garages for a motorist who may have called for repairs of a nature likely to have been caused by such collision. Inf. to Supt. Cash, Middlewich. RE- CONVICTIONS. 99.— Charles Sullivan, C. R. O. No. 8333- 20, was sentenced at C. L. S., 21- 1- 26, to 12 mos. impt. for shopbreaking. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, cyclestealing, shopbreaking and minor offences at DOVER, CANTERBURY, FOLKE- STONE, ASHFORD, in CITY OF LONDON and on L, P and R. 100.— Thomas Proctor, C. R. O. No. 9773- 20, was sentenced at Newbur} T ( Co.) P. Sess., 21- 1- 26, to 6 mos. impt. for larcenv. See Case No. 140, 20- 1- 26. 101.— Joseph Carr, C. R. O. No. 14406- 17, was at Gateshead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 22- 1- 26, fined £ 20. or 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 22- 1- 26. 102.- John Sinclair, C. R. O. No. 11120- 21, was sentenced at Gloucester ( City) P. Sess., 22- 1- 26, to 4 mos. impt. A case of cyclestealing at Notting- ham was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 53, 20- 1- 26. 103.— William Pigden, C. R. O. No. 20204- 20, was sentenced at Gravesend Q. Sess.. 21- 1- 26, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 11, 11- 1- 26. 104.— Albert Edward Lawrence, C. R. O. No. 1025- 20, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Ct., 13- 1- 26, to 30 days impt., for fraud ( 2 cases) and attempted fraud. See Case No. 28, 18- 1- 26. 105.— Percy Bellamy, C. R. O. No. 1201- 19, was sentenced at Bradford ( City) Q. Sess., 18- 1- 26, to 20 mos. impt. Two other cases at Hull and one at Cleethorpes were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 113, 2- 12- 25. 106.— Thomas Arthur Oddie, C. R. O. No. 4865- 17, was sentenced at Bradford ( City) Q. Sess., 19- 1- 26, to 6 mos. impt. Two other cases at Rawtenstall and Inskip were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 24, 11- 11- 25. 107.— George Frederick Hamilton, C. R. O. No 685- 09, was sentenced at Bradford ( City) Q. Sess., 18- 1- 26, to 10 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 16- 12- 25. 108.— Arthur Wilkes, C. R. O. No. 859- 12, was sentenced at Bearsted ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 21- 1- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 137, 20- 1- 26. 109.— Roy Owen, C. R. O. No. 20688- 20, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 19- 1- 26, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 13- 11 - 25. 110.— Tom Healey, C. R. O. No. 1315- 10, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q Sess., 19- 1- 26, to 3yrs. pen. Cases at Seaforth, Skipton, Wantage, Wrex- ham, Manchester, Gateshead, Nottingham ( 3), Halifax ( 2), Lincoln and Coventry ( 2) were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 22, 23- 12- 25. 111.— Alfred Arnold Brighton, C. R. O. No. 3727- 20, was sentenced at Romford ( Co.) P. Sess., 21- 1- 26, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 22- 1- 26. 112.— Thomas Edgar Willcox, C. R. O. No. S/ 158327, was sentenced at Yorkshire ( E. R.) P. Sess., 23- 1- 26 to 3 mos. impt. Cases of larceny at Sheffield and Pontefract were taken into consideration w7hen sentence was passed. Sea Case No. 32, 20- 1- 26. 113.— Leslie Stuart, C. R. O. No. 7642- 22, was sentenced at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.), 13- 1- 26, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 15- 1- 26. 114.— Beatrice Maud Morris, C. R. O. No. 14435- 19, was sentenced at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) P. Sess., 22- 1- 26, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 15- 1- 26. 115.— John Samuel Brown, C. R. O. No. 2226- 98, was, at Bolton Q„ Sess., 21- 1- 26, acquitted. See Case No. 18, 20- 11- 25. 116.— John McCarthy, C. R. O. No. 509- 00, was sentenced at Gravesend Q. Sess., 21- 1- 26, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 1- 1- 26. 117.— Adverting to Case No. 68, 28- 12- 25.— William Frederick Hector Pinkham, C. R. O. No. 1155- 13. Sentence reduced by Court of Criminal Appeal, 18- 1- 26, to 18 mos. impt. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 118.— F Division.— For failing to appear at Marylebone Pol. Ct., charged with indecent assault on youth.— Max Atkinson, aliases Anatole James and Geoffrey Evan Pickering, b. 1893, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. fresh, h. brown ( thin on top), e. grey, effeminate speech ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, grey suit, grey soft felt hat. Made acquaintance of youth, aged 18 yrs., enticed him to his rooms, and committed the offence. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 119.— L Division.— For rape.— Emilio Stefano Scala, b. 1887, 5ft. 8in., stiff build, h. and small moustache black, e. dk. An Italian, identity book No. 145606. A cafe proprietor, and speaks English well. Passport was renewed 4- 1- 26 for 12 mos. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 120.— V Division.— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences.— Dr. E. C. Tatam ( believed Edward Charles Tatam), b. 1866, 5ft. 10in., slim build, h. grey, e. blue, clean shaven, swinging gait, turns toes outwards and appears flat footed ; dress, dk. grey suit, blue nap overcoat, bowler hat, fawn spats, brown shoes. A ship's doctor. Obtained food and lodging at first class hotel, promising to pay on leaving. When asked for payment presented cheque for £ 20, the amount due being £ 8 8s., and said he would return two days later for balance. Failed to do so and on cheque being paid into bank it was returned marked No Account and it has since been ascertained that it had been stolen, supposed by Tatam. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. KENT. 121.— Chatham ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( bogus advance note), Naval officer's long bridge coat, double- breasted, half belt and 2 buttons at back; and 15s.— Alfred George Stapleton, aliases Jack Stapleton, T. J. Richardson and W. H. Paul, C. R. O. No. 17098- 22, Case No. 74, 18- 1- 26, b. 1899, 5ft. S^ in., stout build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, well spoken ; dress, Naval officer's reefer jacket ( 2 rings), dk. trousers, dk. overcoat, grey cap, collar and tie. A cook; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud on S and Y. Obtained above coat, and tendered in payment bogus seaman's advance note, for £ 4 15s., on Shaw, Saville & Co., Ltd., 34, Leaden- hall- street, E. C. 3, and received 15s. change. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 122.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— For obtaining 2 shirts and other articles by false pretences.— A Man, who gave name of H. Bailey, b. 1866 to 1876, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, short brown moustache, writes with 1. hand ; dress, dk. suit, cap, collar,, tie. On 28th ult. called at outfitter's and pur- chased underwear value £ 2, for which he paid. On 30th, called again, purchased shirts and other articles, tendered Post Office Money Order for £ 8 Is. 6d., saying he could not get to Didsbury to change it that night, and left it with loser. Following day wanted man sent a boy with note asking for other articles to be sent to hotel and give the bearer change out of order. This was done, and on money order being sent to bank it was found that it was originally for Is. 6d., and had been altered to £ 8 Is. 6d. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. APPREHENSIONS. 123 — M. P. D., C. R. O.— Edward Horace Maycock, C. R. O. No. 14548- 25, Case No. 1, 11- 1- 26. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 124.— F Division.— 23rd inst., from dwelling house ( window open).— Two silver boxes ( 1 small pin box, figures of huntsmen on lid ; 1 trinket box, silver and tortoiseshell, on 4 legs, wreath in silver on lid) ; small ivory case, Etuy, A. M. S., in black letters on lid ; 5 cigarette- cases ( 1 silver brocade, silver edge ; 2 tortoiseshell : 1 silver, enamel badge of Queen Victoria Rifles Regiment thereon ; 1 ostrich skin, Vickery, Regent Street, inside) ; bronze clock, 3- tun, clock at top, baro- meter and thermometer under, mounted on model of railway engine ; pair cuff links, crystal and sapphire, set in^ gold, Ogold chain connection; Wednesday, January 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 LATER INFORMATION— continued. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. gold Celtic cross ; lady's black silk coat, trimmed beaver ; 4 dresses ( 1 blue evening ; 1 pink velvet do. ; 1 pink ninon do. ; 1 pale green crepe de chine) ; dressing table set, tortoiseshell, con- sisting of mirror, clothes brush, 2 hair do., and glass scent bottle with tortoiseshell lid; etui case, containing scissors, thimble, needle case and a stiletto, A. M. S. on lid ; 2 silver backed hair brushes, A. J. thereon; 2 leather belts ; red leather pocket book, makers Shitz, Paris, on inner cover, H. S. in gold letters thereon ; pair pearl and diamond drop earrings, 1 pearl bored, 3 diamonds set in platinum chain, 5 small diamonds ear fastening, large drop pearl in platinum cup ; gent's gold signet ring, H. S. thereon, 1920 inside ; single pearl screw stud, gold back ; china scent burner, Chinese figures thereon ; lady's umbrella, shagreen and ivory handle, M. S. thereon. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 125.— Maidenhead ( Co.),— Adverting to Case No. 41, 22- 1- 26. Additional property : 2 or 3 packs of playing cards, two packs ( one plain scarlet, the other plain blue) have the words Colombo Club on the back, with the design of an elephant and pagoda. The others are manufactured for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co. ( P. & 0. Co.) and the Orient Line of Steamers and are printed so on the backs with special design, the design of the P. & 0. are 2- funnel ship at night and an Eastern pagoda with the words— The Eastern Highway. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Maidenhead. MISSING. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 126.— B Division.— Case No. 102, 11- 1- 26, can, called.— Patrick Rooney, C. R 0. Ref. No. M/ 7681- found drowned. 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 27, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. J6 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9,30 a. m APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 4 • —~ vrv ' <_- r r^ y. 127.— Z Division.— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 1. Fred Garner, C. R. O. No. 2748- 16, Case No. 207, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1895, 5ft. 3Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, very plausible ; dress, blue melton overcoat, grey sports coat, gre}^ flannel trousers, brown velour hat ( flat brim), white soft collar, bow, grey socks, shoes. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud and cyclestealing at BEDFORD, MISTLEY, WINCHESTER, TAUNTON ( Frederick John Lawrence), LOWESTOFT ( Fred Lawrence), MIDDLETON ( Fred Garner) and on X. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 128.— Altrincham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 7s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 14th inst.— John Clark, b. 1871 to 1876, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. sallow, h. and moustache grey, full face, Lancashire or Yorkshire accent ; dress, It. dust coat, It. grey Trilby hat, collar, tie. Called at wine and spirit merchants, ordered wine, etc. value £ 2 3s., stated he was a brother of a local resident with whom he was staying. Tendered in payment cheque No. Q 64225, on National Provincial Bank, Bedminster ( Bristol), for £ 7 10s., drawn in favour of and endorsed in the name of local resident to whom the goods were to be sent and received £ 5 7s. change. Cheque returned marked No Account. Appears identical with Man, Case No. 1, 25- 1- 26. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lees, Altrincham. 129.— Altrincham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 2s § 6d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 14th inst.— A Man, b. 1891 to 1896, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stiff build, h. and moustache brown ; dress, heavy overcoat, and Trilby hat. Called at wine and spirit merchant's, ordered goods value £ 2 7s. 6d., tendered in payment cheque No. Q 64224 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 2s. 6d. change. Cheque returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lees, Altrincham. 130.— Stockport ( Boro.).— For being concerned with William Wright ( in custody) in stealing from a mill, 1341 bs. of lead.— John Ashton, C. R. O. No. 288- 19, b. 1886, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A carter ; native of Wigan. Pre. con. of horsestealing, receiving, larcenj^ fraud and a minor offence at STOCKPORT, WIGAN, CHORLEY, HULL and BOLTON. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 131 .— Cheltenham ( Co.).— For stealing a gent's overcoat ( recovered), 21st inst.— John Thomas, b. 1888 to 1891, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fresh, li. dk.-, clean shaven, round face, Scotch accent; dress, dk. suit and cap, narrow collar, tie. Believed to be in receipt of Army pension. May be found at lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Cheltenham. HERTFORDSHIRE. 132.— Watford ( Co.).— For stealing 2 leather cases containing boots ( all recovered).— Jack Poulter, b. about 1903, 5ft 7in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. grey, nose slightly twisted to 1. ; dress, dk. green mixture overcoat, dk. fawn Trilby hat, khaki woollen scarf, boots. Stole the property from motor car on 23rd inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 133. Chorley ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings, groceries, and 5s. by false pretences, at Coppull, 20th or 21st inst.- George William Lamb, C. R. O. No. 3460- 17, Case No. 13. current issue, for description, etc.— Clara Lamb, C. R. O. No. 16306- 24, Case No. 13, current issue, for description, etc. ; dress, golden brown coat with pearl buttons, black skirt, hat, stockings and shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 27, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— conti nw. d. 134.— Warrington ( Boro.).— For stealing from lodging house, 21st inst,, lady's navy blue serge coat, thick material, § length, no buttons but laps over and fastens at side with small snap, trimmed round bottom and sleeves with blue braid Jin. wide, in good condition : lady's pink artificial silk knitted jumper, trimmed with rabbit wool round neck.— Annie Crooth, alias Cruth, b. 1905, 5ft., medium build, c. dk., h. black ( bobbed), full face, Scotch accent ; dress, black skirt ( short and thin), black Cashmere blouse, small brown felt hat, black stockings, shoes ( patent toe- caps). Fairly respectable appearance. May be accompanied by William Crooth, alias Cruth, b. about 1902, 5ft. 1 or 2in., c. pale, h. fair, thin features, Scotch accent ; dress, dirty grey suit ( trousers torn at back and 1. knee), It. cap, soft collar, tie ; dirty appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C 135.- Renfrew ( Burgh).— For stealing gold ring ( recovered), 3 War Savings certificates value £ 813. and forging and uttering application for repay- ment of the certificates, i 1 - 5- 25.— John McGuire, alias Maguire, b. 1897, 5ft. 7in., slender build, c. pale, h. auburn, e. brown, clean shaven, thin face, tattooed one forearm. Native of Ayrshire. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Renfrew. STAFFORDSHIRE. 136.— Stoke- on- Trent ( City).— For stealing from gas meter, 25th nist., £ 1 16s. 4d - Harold Wright, h. 1903, 5ft. 8iu., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, c. blue, clean shaven, sword rt forearm ; dress, blue coat and vest with pin stripe, grey flannel trousers, brown Trilby hat, blue and brown woollen muffler, boots. A labourer ; native of Han ley. Sings in public houses and frequents Salvation Army hostels and lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. SUSSEX ( EAST). 137. Hastings ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 15th ult., £ 5.— Ellen Jones, alias Mrs. Shirley Ryan, 1). 1886., 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, plausible ; dress, long grev coat and close fitting hat, CaJls on Catholic priests and at convents and says she is expecting allowance from her mother in Ireland, or is having her bank account trans- ferred. Usually writes cheques on notepaper. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. ., Warrington. RENFREWSHIRE.