PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1926. No. 20, VOL. XIII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Prudhoe Hall Colony, West Hartlepool, 25th ult. — Patrick Carr, aliases Kerr and John Wilson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7458, b. 1905. A mental defective ; native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing at HEXHAM. Inf. to above office. 2.— G Division.— For obtaining 17 dozen lady's and gent's umbrellas by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— P. G. Hart/ b. 1881, 5ft. lin., h. dk., clean shaven, sharp features ; dress, dk. clothing, bowler hat. Entered loser's shop, presented card with P. G. Hart, 19, Princes- street, Rhyl, thereon, gave orders for umbrellas value £ 57 6s., for which he tendered cheque, No. SB 29- 385/ E. 17755, on Rhyl Branch of Midland Bank, Ltd. Was allowed to take the goods, and on being presented at bank cheque was returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Chesterfield ( Boro.).— Case No. 93, 12- 2- 26, cancelled. Thomas Price, C. R. O. No. 73- 10, not now wanted for this offence. DEVONSHIRE. 4.— Exeter ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings and money by false pretences, 23- 12- 25.— Walter Thomas Clifton, Private No. 4909632, South Staffs. Regt., b. 1903, 5ft. 5| in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. bluish- grey, Lizzie and Walter rt. forearm. A deserter. Came to Exeter on leave from Crownhill barracks and obtained goods from chairman of Y. M. C. A. by stating he was stranded and that Capt. Opie, R. A. M. C., Exeter, was arranging to get some of his credit from his C. O. Telephone messages were received by loser pur- porting to come from Capt. Opie but it was later found that this officer knew nothing of the matter, and that he was in debt with pay master. Warrant i^ ued. Inf. to the C. C., Exeter. FLINTSHIRE. 5— Rhyl ( Co.).— Sidney Dukes, Case No. 89, 8- 2- 26, is identical with Sydney Dukes, alias, William Henry Gough, C. R. O. No. S' 67707, b. 1889, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A tailor ; native of Hednesford. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fraud and minor offences at CANNOCK, ALDERSHOT, LICHFIELD, ATHERSTONE ( Sydney Dukes) and STOCK- PORT ( Henry Gough). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. 15 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 5, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 6.— Cardiff ( City).— For obtaining cheque for £ 17 by false pretences.— Reginald Fussell, b. 1901, 5ft. 7in., slight build, c. dk., h. black, e. brown, false teeth ; dress, brown or blue suit, double- breasted jacket. A clerk ; native of Cardiff. Is at present employed by a firm in London, and may endeavour to go to Canada. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 7.— Staple Hill ( Co.).— For arrears of maintenance order, amounting to £ 109 5s. Od.— George Lovell, b. 1877, 5ft. 8Jin., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. ( curly, turning grey), e. brown, rt. shoulder droops. A boot hand ; native of Bristol. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cooke, Staple Hill. HERTFORDSHIRE. 8.— Watford ( Co.).— For stealing a Swift bicycle, tradesman's carrier front and rear, 24in. frame, 28 x ljin. wheels, Dunlop Magnum tyres, Sturmey Archer 3- speed gear, cyclometer front wheel, bell, torpedo acetylene lamp, transfer on head and mudguard, Renovated by A. R. Brown, Cycle & Motor Engineer, Garston, Watford, thereon.— A Man, who gave name of Harry Jackson, b. 1896 to 1898, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, c. fair ; dress, grey overcoat, believed blue suit, Trilby hat, shoes. Called on cycle agent, 22nd ult., stated his motor cycle had skidded and he had left it in a motor garage for repairs, hired the cycle to go to St. Albans on urgent business and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. 10.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences, 9th inst.— Herbert Griffiths, b. about 1900, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, blue nap overcoat, white scarf, fawn Trilby hat, shoes. A labourer ; believed native of Littleborough. Called on loser, stated he had bought some rope and a copper boiler ( false) and wanted 30s. to pay for same. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. SHROPSHIRE. 11.— Bridgnorth ( Co.).— George Barrie, Case No. 105, 10- 2- 26, is identical with George Barrie, C. R. O. No. 10914- 17, b. 1892, 5ft. 7± in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar 1. of head, clasped hands, flower, Edith Eels, Britannia, flag, Katie rt., American design and Mary 1. forearm. Native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and minor offences at FAREHAM, LEEDS ( George Barrie), LIVERPOOL ( George Robert Barrie) and on F. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Barber, Bridgnorth. SURREY. 12.— Dorking ( Co.).— Frederick Lawrence, Case No. 76, 8- 2- 26, is identical with Fred Garner, C. R. O. No. 2748- 16, Cases Nos. 207, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), and 4, 5- 2- 26, b. 1895, 5ft, 3Hn., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, 3 moles rt. cheek, mole on nose. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at MIDDLETON ( Fred Garner), BEDFORD, LOWESTOFT ( Fred Lawrence), MISTLEY, WINCHESTER, TAUNTON ( Frederick John Lawrence), GUILDFORD ( Frederick Lawrence) and on X. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin, Dorking. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Church ( Co.).— For escaping from Calder- stone Mental Institute at Whalley, 10th inst Edward Marsden, C. R. O. No. 17022- 24, b. 1905 5ft. 6| in., c. fair. h. brown, e. grey ; dress, dk. tweed coat and vest, cord trousers, cap, boots Pre. con. of larceny at BOLTON. Order of detention expires 25- 6- 26. Inf. to Supt. Edwards, Church. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 13.— Remanded at Whitehill ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with cyclestealing.— John Barlow, C. R. O. No. 12121- 24, b. 1906, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. brown. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing at BOLTON. Monday, February 15, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 14.— At Liverpool ( City), charged with house- breaking.— Thomas White, C. R. O. No. 4822- 18, Case No. 315, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), b. 1901, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. and e. dk. brown, bird, anchor, and heart 1. forearm. A steel smelter ; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, burglary, shopbreaking, possessing' housebreaking tools and a minor offence at LAWFORD'S GATE ( Ernest Gerwig), CARDIFF ( Thomas White) and on E. 15.— Remanded at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct, till 18th inst., charged as William Owen with stealing ( person) £ 28.— William Weston, alias Joseph Weston, C. R. O. No. S/ 39134, Case No. 374, Supple- ment A ( Vol. XII.), b. 1885, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, horseshoe, woman's head rt., woman holding flags, cross, W. W. 1. forearm, flower back 1. hand. A dealer ; native of Birming- ham. Pre. con. of larceny, larceny ( person) and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, STRATFORD- ON- AVON, LEEDS, SALFORD, COVENTRY, LINCOLN, LEICESTER, YARMOUTH. CITY OF LONDON, MOOTHALL ( William Weston), DUBLIN ( Thomas Weston), CAERLEON ( Frederick Bates). GLASGOW ( William Owen) and on F, L and W. 18.— Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boro.).— George Joseph Smith, Case No. 9, 22- 1- 26. 19. - Lancashire, Prescot ( Co.).— Alfred Walley, Case No. 117, 22- 10- 23, and remanded till 16th inst. 20 — Warwickshire, Birmingham ( CityV— George Hewlett Case No. 10, 3- 2- 26. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. KENT. 21,— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For bigamy.— Charles Leonard George Weedon, aliases Leonard George and Charles George, C. R. O. No. M/ 7707 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 71, 20- 10- 24, b. about 1890, about 5ft. 7in., c. fair, h. grejr, bad front teeth both jaws, thin face, pigeon toe;! ; dress, dk. brown suit, brown doubb- breasted overcoat, with belt and KENT. 16.— Chatham ( Co.).— Awaiting trial at Kent Ass., 19th inst., charged with murder.— Harry or Henry Thompson, b. 1890, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, Welsh accent. A miner. Has been working for some months on the local main drainage scheme. Stated that he was known to Police at MIDDLESBROUGH. Has also spoken of Pontypridd and Barry. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. APPREHENSIONS. 17. — Bedfordshire, Ampthill ( Co.) .— Kate Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 72720, Case No. 2, 9- 10- 25, at Birmingham, charged as Laura Marks, with stealing arid receiving a turkey and remanded till 16th inst. pleat at back, black velour hat, collar and tie, boots. A milk roundsman or insurance agent; native of Maidstone. May be found renting empty shops and later disposing of the businesses, or employed as waiter. Special attention of all Forces is drawn to this man's portrait. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 15, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN. DERBYSHIRE. 22.— Alfreton ( Co.).— 9th or 10th inst., from a cowshed at Oakerthorpe.— Gent's waterproof coat, of black shiny material, double breasted, buttons each side, in good condition.— Suspicion is attached to A Man who gave name of Len, b. about 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. fair, h. It., tattoed both forearms, scar wrist ( believed rt.) ; dress, blue jacket and waistcoat, khaki trousers ( blue patch each knee), grey cap, grey muffler, old fawn raincoat or stolen coat, heavy boots. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Alfreton. DURHAM. 23.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 6th inst., from s. s. ' Clearlight ' in dock at Port Clarence.— 2 gent's woollen vests ; 2 pairs gent's woollen pants ; 2 gent's shirts, black and yellow stripes ; 2 pairs grey and tartan striped socks ; pair field boots, size 8; gent's metal watch and silver chain ; £ 5 Bank of England note. The watch and chain were recovered on the 8th, pawned at Middlesbrough by a man who gave name of Albert Rees, b. 1905, 5ft 5in., thin build, c. dk., h. black, clean shaven, thin face ; dress, shabby blue coat and trousers ( vest of different material with collar), dk. grey cap, stolen boots. This man was found destitute at Algiers and sent home by British Consul, arriving at Port Clarence 2nd inst. Inf. to Supt. Hammond, Stockton- on- Tees. HAMPSHIRE. 24.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 10th or 11th inst., by shopbreaking ( climbing ladder at back of adjoining premises and through insecure lavatory window, afterwards forcing back of safe).—£ 40 ( consisting of £ 35 in 10s. Treasury notes, four sovereigns, 2 half- sovereigns, 9s. silver and 7s. bronze). Also on same date the town cinema was entered by raising skylight, dropping into lavatory and forcing door of inner room. A number of tools were used to effect entrance in both cases.— Suspicion is attached to Frederick Stainburn, C. R. O. No. 2262- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at PORTSMOUTH — Alfred Stapleton, C. R. O. No. 8770- 23, b. 1901, 5ft, 5£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A hawker ; native of Portsmouth, where he has cons, for housebreaking and larceny.— William Phillips, C. R O. No. 1253- 12, b. 1884, 5ft. 5in., c. dk., h. and e. dk. brown. A dealer; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, sacrilege, fowlstealing and housebreaking at PORTSMOUTH, GOSPORT and ALTON.— Herbert Thomas Fifield, C. R. O. No. 1370- 07, b. 1883, 5ft. 9iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scars eyelids and on bridge of nose. A brick- layer ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, robbery with violence and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH, HAVANT and COVENTRY ( Herbert Fifield).— Charles James Burgess, alias Leonard Lemon. C. R. O. No. 1808- 03, b. 1882, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A basketmaker ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, robbery with violence, wounding and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH ( Leonard Wheatcroft), COVENTRY ( Charles James Burgess) and on R.— William Charles Callaghan, C. R. O. No. 12604- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, nose crooked. A hotel porter ; native of Portsmouth, where he has cons, for larceny and housebreaking. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. ISLE OF WIGHT. 25.— Newport ( Co.).— 6th inst., from dwelling ( believed walk in) at Cowes.— Lady's gold ring, set 6 diamonds with a square emerald in centre. On 11th inst., the loser received an anonymous letter, which bore the Portsmouth postmark, dated 1 p. m. 10th Feb., which was written in block letters, as follows : Your ring was stolen Sat. afternoon while you were out, we did not take anything else, as I dont think you have got much, Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. 26.— Newport ( Co.).— Between 5th and 8th inst., from dwelling at East Cowes.— Lady's gold ring, set aquamarine and 2 diamonds ; do., set 3 emeralds and 2 diamonds, in case, with maker's name Benzie inside. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. KENT. 27.— Sittingbourne ( Co.).— 3rd inst., from dwelling ( walk in) at Rainham.— Gold wristlet watch, with gold buckle and brown leather strap, J. W. Benson on face ; grey jacket, herringbone pattern ; pair of grey trousers ; pair of black cotton socks ; necktie, with red and green stripes ; about 10s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1896 to 1898, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. It. brown, clean shaven, white mark 1. cheek and Monday, February 15, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. pimples on face, well spoken ; dress, grey- brown overcoat, brown Trilby hat. Called at vicarage, said he had been sent from neighbouring house for work, returned to other house and said he had been sent from the vicarage. Inf. to Supt. Hoare, Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— 11th or 12th ult., from a cloakroom at St. Anne's.— Gent's brown mixture double breasted overcoat, Ulster style, to fit man 5ft. 10in., belt, 2 slit pockets, match pocket inside on righthand side, all buttons strengthened at back with same material as coat, lined at shoulders, in good condition ; pair gent's grey suede gloves, fleece lined, Dent's patent snap fastener. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 29.— Leigh ( Co.).— Case No. 34, 1- 2- 26, cancelled. Property recovered and thief arrested. 30.— Wigan ( Boro.).— Between 6th and 8th inst., from tool shed on building site.— Cross- cut saw, Makers Sphere & Jackson, name T. Grant on handle, from which brass screw is missing ; cross- cut Diston do., name J. Halliwell on handle ; claw hammer ; 21b. do. ; cold chisel. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 31.— Bradford ( City).— Between 6th and 8th inst., by shopbreaking ( duplicate key).— Three red fox furs ; Wembley do., red fox, dyed brown ; grey wolf do. ; green cardigan ; 2 lady's shower- proof coats ; quantity of fancy pins, ornaments. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. 32.— Bradford ( City).— 6th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window).— Lady's 18ct- marquise ring, set oval red stone with diamonds around ; ladj^' s 18ct. do., set red stone in ring of small diamonds ; lady's 18ct. do., set 3 emeralds, centre one largest, in boat setting ; 9ct. bangle, very heavy curb design, safety chain and lock attached ; pair gold earrings, set red stones, screw tops ; lady's gold watch, gold face and hands, black Roman numerals, heavily jewelled, plain back, G. Nelson in block letters and Barrow- in- Furness in round hand engraved inside case ; gent's gold ring, shield shape top. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. 33.— Huddersfield ( Boro.).— 9 th inst., from institute cloak room ( sneak in).— Gent's It. check overcoat, with black lines forming a square about 2in., single breasted, § dk. lining, raised seams, 2 side Raglan pockets ; pair gent's brown suede gloves : gent's artificial silk scarf with gold stripes ; gent's black and white check cap, Washington, King Street, inside ; gent's black bowler hat, Jackson inside ; 2 lib. tins of dk. brown paint ; quantity of envelopes bearing name Norman Alfred Aldridge, 61, Westbourn Road, Marsh, thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. fftOTOR 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. 34. — D Division. — 12th inst., " Cluley," XP- 3421. Chassis and engine Nos. 1315. 1924 model. 10.5 H. P. Bevel drive. Two seater body with double dickey. Colour blue, wings black. Upholstery blue leather. Black hood and all weather equipment. Round mascot with word Enots thereon, surrounded by oak leaves. Front index plate wired on. Paint under windscreen peeling off. Quarterly Excise licence issued 4- 1- 26. attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 35.— T Division.— 11th inst., 44 Morris Cowley," 1924 model. MF- 3878. Chassis No. 35684. Engine No. 44399. 11.9 H. P. All weather four seater body. Colour dk. blue. Upholstery grey leatherette. Dunlop tyres. Offside running board damaged. Petrol can holder broken. Annual Excise licence issued 31- 1- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. LANCASHIRE. 36.— Manchester ( Citv).— 12th inst., Morris Oxford," 1926 model. NE- 4489. 14 H. P. Colour maroon. Upholstery red leather. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 15, 1926. MOTORS— continued. NORTHUMBERLAND. i 37.— Newcastle ( City).— 12th inst., " Morris Cowley," 1925 model. XY- 211. 11.4 H. P. Colour red. Upholstery green and grey leather. Self starter. OXFORDSHIRE. 38.— Oxford ( City).— 12th inst., " Morris Ox- ford." ON- 8386. Two seater Coupe body. Colour maroon. 39.— Oxford ( City).— 12th inst., " Morris Cowley," 1919 model. FC- 2734. Chassis No. 4424. Engine No. 11764 U. Fourseater. Colour brown. Two No. plates on rear. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 40.— Huddersfield ( Boro.).— 10th inst., " Jowitt,' 1925 model. CX- 6994. Chassis and engine Nos. 53891. 7 H. P. Bevel drive. Chummy body. Colour grey. Upholstery blue leather. Balloon tyres. Dent in body on near side above running board Extra air valve on dash board, not a standard fitting. Excise Licence, expiring 31- 12- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 41.— H Division.—" Ford," Case No. 69, 29- 1- 26. MOTOR CYCLES. DERBYSHIRE. 42.— Derby ( Boro.).—" Coventry Eagle," Case No. 69, 12- 2- 26. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 43.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 10th inst., in ditch on roadside at Great Bromley.— Body of Male Child, nude, fully developed, wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. The child was born about 6 weeks ago, and had lived for from 4 to 6 hours. There is a bruise about l| in. long at base of skull apparently caused by blunt instrument and inflicted before death. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. MISCELLANEOUS. HAMPSHIRE. 44.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— On 9th or 10th inst,, the premises of a marine store dealer were entered ( either be means of duplicate key, or concealed on premises before closing time 9th inst.).— About £ 30, consisting of £ 24 Treasury notes. £ 5 silver, and £ 1 bronze, was taken from unlocked drawers in the office, excepting the silver which was taken from safe. A crude attempt was made to open the latter, also another safe by means of drilling near the keyhole, a small hole being; drilled in each, but they were eventually opened with the kevs, which were left in an unlocked drawer in SJ ' the office. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. DEATH. 45.— Reginald Wolstencroit Ecoth alias Robert Williams, C. R. O. No. 8873- 14, died in H. M. Prison, Manchester, 7th inst. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( Reginald Booth), YORK ( Reginald Wilson Booth), ROM- FORD ( Reginald Wolstencroft Booth), STRANGEWAYS ( Rupert Saunders Banks), KNUTSFORD ( Robert Thompson) and BURY ( Reginald William Booth). RE- CONVICTIONS. 46.— Robert Taylor, C. R. O. No. S/ 169294, was sentenced at Darwen ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for fraud. Six other cases of fraud and five of larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 19, 1- 2- 26. Wednesday, February 17, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 47.— Benjamin Barrett, C. R. O. No. 156- 21, was, at Poole ( Co.) P. Sess., 11- 2- 26, discharged. See Case No. 34, 10- 2- 26. 48.— Rose Avery, C. R. O. No. 7685- 25, was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 5- 2- 26, to 6, 6, 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 5 cases). See Case No. 24, 5- 2- 26. 49.— Alfred Wright Bennett, C. R. O. No. 44- 24, was sentenced at North London Pol. Ct., 5- 2- 26, to 4, 4 and 4 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud and attempted fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 27, 5- 2- 26. 50.— Albert Harrison, C. R. O. No. 7367- 18, was sentenced at Devon Ass., 9- 2- 26, to 5 yrs. pen. Nineteen other cases of fraud and larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 94, 8- 1- 26. 51.— Edgar Wentworth Sanders, C. R. O. No. 257- 19, was sentenced as Edgar Wentworth Frank Sanders, at C. L. S., 8- 2- 26, to 12 mos. impt. for receiving. Pre. con. of fraud, horsestealing and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM, AYLESBURY ( Edward Sanders), CERNE ABBAS ( Edgar Went- worth Sanders) and in M. P. D. 52.— William Francis Galloway, C. R. O. No. 18042- 25, was sentenced at Darlington P. Sess., 11- 2- 26, to 6 mos. and 1 mo. impt. ( conc.), for larceny and malicious damage. A case in M. P. D. was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 17, 5- 2- 26. 53.— Thomas Charles Blakemore, C. R. O. No- 19205- 23, was, at Southend ( Co.) P. Sess., 10- 2- 26, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. See Case No. 21, 10- 2- 26. 54.— William Jackson, C. R. O. No. S/ 24723. was sentenced at Peterborough ( City) P. Sess., 10- 2- 26, to 2 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 22, 29- 1- 26. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Manchester ( City).— For false pretences ( worthless cheque), 4th inst.— Two Men : 1st, George White, b. 1886 to 1891, 5ft, 9in., clean shaven, bad front teeth, 1. foot deformed ; dress, dirty fawn It. overcoat, soft felt hat, boots ; carried walking- stick ; working class appearance — - White, b. about 1896, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, double- breasted blue overcoat, fawn cap. Accompanied by Two Women : 1st, b. about 1896, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. fair, round face,; dress, fawn mackintosh, close fitting hat ; carried dk. leather handbag.— 2nd, build and features as first woman ; dress, dk. costume or coat, dk. hat. On 4th inst,, the first described man and women entered costumiers at Hulme, asked for a coat, which first described woman selected to be sent to certain address, and loser accepted cheque, and gave £ 3 Is. change. Cheque later found to be worthless and address given false. On 5th inst.. a man and woman, probably identical with two of above persons, obtained 37s. from a gramophone dealer at Hulme by tendering cheque, No. P 7/ 412 T 67659, payable to George White, drawn by Edward Blake on Midland Bank, Liverpool, which cheque had. on 4th inst., been tendered at a gent's outfitters in attempt to obtain £ 4 5s. 6d. by the two men. Warrants issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. WARWICKSHIRE . 56.— Birmingham ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences, 30th ult., 12 22ct. wedding rings, sizes L to Q, marked S. H. inside ; 2 platinum wedding rings, marked P. M. & M. inside ; gem platinum ring, square onyx with diamond in centre, diamond border of 20 stones with emerald each corner mounted in platinum ; 18ct. 5- stone diamond half hoop ring, coronet pattern, platinum claws.— Arthur Edward Bourne, aliases E. E. Bourne, Arthur Bourne and Frank Ward, C. R. O. No. 13424- 18, Case No. 3, 16- 10- 25, b. 1896, 5ft. 9| in., slim build, c. fresh h. black, e. brown, clean shaven, speaks very slowly ; dress, dk. overcoat, mole coloured Trilbv hat. A watch- maker : native of Evesham. Pre. con. of fraud and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL, OXFORD and on T and Y. Has also cons, for larceny and fraud in SOUTH AFRICA. Called upon a whole- sale jeweller's, presented card inscribed Bourne & Son, Jewellers, 22A, Bridge Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, stated that he was Bourne's son, and that he had been sent by his father to select rings and was given the above described. His father carries on business as jeweller at Evesham, but did not send him for the rings. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, Nevr Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRES^- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 57.— C Division.— For stealing by trick, Standard motor car, index No. KK- 9817, engine No. 20784a, chassis No. 36258, 4- seater touring body, painted buff colour and recently re- varnished, bonnet patched with lighter coloured paint than on rest of body, upholstered in black imitation leather, small luggage carrier at back, Excise licence dated 14th January, 1926, in holder on car, and obtaining petrol and oil by false pretences. — Captain Conway Knight, b. 1886 to 1891, 6ft., medium build, h. ( bald on top) and e. dk., clean shaven, American or Colonial accent ; dress, navy blue pin stripe suit, blue overcoat with belt at back, dk. brown soft felt hat. On 6th inst. made acquaintance of losers and hired the motor car to take a party into the country for the week end. Was supplied with petrol and oil and tendered a worthless cheque in payment. Subsequently absconded with the car. Inf. to C. R. O. 58.— E Division.— For stealing as servant, a gold lover's knot brooch, set diamonds and rubies ; 2 silver backed hair brushes ; 2 do. clothes brushes ; do. hand mirror ; 2 pairs silk knickers ; 4 pairs silk stockings ; 2 silk vests ; wool do. ; brown hat ; brown check coat, beaver collar ; jumper skirt ; fawn crepe- de- chine jumper ; 3 dresses ( 1 brown crepe- de- chine, fringed ; 1 chiffon ; 1 silk stockingette) ; skirt, with jazz top ; silk slip for same ; dressing gown ; night- dress case ; black umbrella, black and white check handle ; £ 5 Bank of England note ; and 5s.— Mavis Fisher, aliases Joan Douglas and Winifred Sutcliffe, C. R. O. No. 9576- 19, Case No. 100, 12- 8- 25, b. 1900, 5ft. 4| in., slim build, c. sallow, h. and e. dk. brown ; may be wearing stolen clothing. A domestic servant ; native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMINGHAM and on S. Was employed as domestic servant and was left in charge of the house, took the property ( leaving her old clothes behind) and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. 59.— K Division.— For stealing by trick, brown leather suit- case ; black jacket and vest ; grey striped trousers ; 2 fancy striped shirts ; under- vest ; pair woollen pants ; pair grey socks ; pair black lace boots ; and a cap.— Charles Alfred Saxton, aliases Charles Saxton and George West, C. R. O. No. 97- 23, Cases Nos. 420, Supplement A ( Vol. XII.), and 2, 20- 1- 26. b. 1892, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, small moustache ( turning grev), impediment in speech, female 1. forearm. A carpenter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking and shop- breaking on E, J, K and V. Called at loser's house during his absence, informed the wife that her husband had fallen off a scaffold into a pit of mortar and required a change of clothing. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 60.— Reading ( Boro.).— For larceny ( bailee) of an E- flat bass ( recovered), 8th December, 1925.— Walter Clarke, b. about 1876, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stout build, c. pale, h. fair ( bald on top), cast 1. eye, heavy fair moustache ; dress, It. grey overcoat, grey check trousers, bowler hat, grey Army socks, shoes. A tailor. Was engaged as a bass player in the Reading Labour Band, pledged the instru- ment on 8th December and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Reading. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 61.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining £ 5 2s. by false pretences, 9th inst.— James Sharpies, aliases Stanley Foster, Sharp and Staples, C. R. O. No. S. 113566, Case No. 19, 18- 1- 26, b. 1891, 5ft, 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. brown ( wears rimless pince- nez), mole rt. temple, rather sunken cheeks ; dress, dk. heather mixture suit, reddish- grey overcoat with half belt, collar, tie, grey Trilby hat, dk. brown shoes ; good appearance. An engineer ; native of Pendlebury. Pre. con. of larceny and embezzlement at' MANCHESTER ( James Sharpies), CHESTERFIELD, TAMWORTH ( James Entwistle Sharpies) and on W. Called on motor engineer, selected motor cycle com- bination, delivery of which was deferred, tendered cheque No. 4/ 052199, dated 9- 2- 26, for £ 39 10s., on Lloyd's Bank, Leamington Spa, by Stanley Foster, and on being asked to advance £ 1 2s. for registration licence, gave cheque, No. D over L 30238, dated 8- 2- 26, for £ 6 4s., on National Provincial Bank, Union Bank Branch, South- ampton, by E. H. Bowen, in favour of S. Foster, 9 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 15, 1926. / APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. endorsed Sidney Foster, and was handed £ 5 2s. change. Both cheques later returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol .. HAMPSHIRE. 62.— Winchester ( Co.).— For stealing £ 5 15s. 5d., 1st inst.— James Alexander Douglas Grant, Air- craftsman No. 343706, R. A. F., b. 1902, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey ; dress, Air Force uniform or brown suit, blue nap overcoat ( belt at back), grey hat, shoes. An absentee. Stole the mone}^ from a box in orderly room at Worthv Down Camp. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Knox, Winchester. LANCASHIRE. 63.— Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.).— For forgery David Edward Wilkinson Jackson, b. 1875, 6ft., medium build, h. very dk., heavy drooping moustache, stoops ; dress, blue suit, dk. grey overcoat, dk. Trilby hat, collar, tie, boots. Was employed as secretary of local union and forged the signature of the wife of a member who he falsely stated had died. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Barrow- in- Furness. 64.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 24th Decem- ber, 1925, and 31st ult.— William Jowett, b. 1876, 5ft. 5in., stout build, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, brown moustache, very plausible ; dress, blue suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat. Stated he was foreman joiner employed by Sir Lindsay Parkinson, Ltd.. also that he had been offered the management of an hotel at Eccleston which he was taking over in a month ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 65.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodger), sheet. 2 pillow cases, and a blanket, quilt and pair of shoes ( recovered), 29th ult.— Mrs. Wood, b. 1886 to 1891, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. ; dress, navy blue coat ( grey fur collar), brown felt hat, boots. Absconded with property during temporary absence of landlady. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. OXFORDSHIRE. 66.— Bicester ( Co.).— For stealing from shop ( walk in) a pair of lady's black shoes, size 4 or 5, patent toecaps, low heels.— A Man, b. 1901 or 1902, 6ft., thin build ; dress, navy blue coat, dk. trousers, grey cap.— A Woman, b. 1906 to 1907 ; dress, brown coat and skirt, small hat ( turned up in front), large yellow scarf. Both of tramping class. Inf. to Supt. Fairbrother, Bicester. STA FFORDSHIRE. 67— Bilston ( Co.).— For stealing, 29th ult., at Ettingshall, gent's 18ct. English lever watch, white dial, gold hands, Roman numerals, chased back ; gent's 9ct. English lever do., white dial, black hands, Roman numerals, plain case ; gent's 9ct. : urb pattern Albert, small links, 2 gold medals f tached ( 1 inscribed William Hall. Wolver- hampton Church and Chapel Billiard League ; 1 inscribed New Inns Bowling Club) ; gent's 9ct. curb pattern do., small links, 9ct. seal attached, with red and green stone, one end of Albert is a metal match- box, shape of a book, with Blackpool Tower thereon.— Samuel Hall, b. 1902, 5ft. llin., slim build, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, grey overcoat, blue suit, fancy fawn vest, grey Trilby hat. collar, blue tie, boots. Took the property from a bedroom. 29th ult ., and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Higgs. Bilston. WARWICKSHIRE. 68.— Leamington ( Boro.).— For stealing, 9th inst., " Austin," motor car, 7 H. P., 2/ 4 seater, Registration No. NX- 9552, chassis No. A. 2/ 2012, Engine No. 12063, bevel drive, chummy body, colour elephant grey, upholstered in black leather, i? i good condition, Excise licence expires 24- 3- 26, loser holds Registration book.— A Man who gave name of H. J. Sadler, b. 1898, 5ft. 8in., slim build, c. pale, h. It. brown ; dress, blue overcoat with belt, It. fawn Trilby hat, collar, tie, boots. Called on loser, 9th inst., in answer to advertisement in local paper, and said he wished to test the car on behalf of prospective purchaser. Expressed satisfaction with the running and asked to be allowed to use the car for a journey to Banbury where he had some business to transact. Loser acceded to request on condition car was returned same day, but nothing further has been heard of him. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leamington.