CONFIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENT A No. 3. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927. VOL. XIV. • HI RIGHT FOREFINGER PRINT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED 32 33 34- 35 36 3? CONFIDENTIAL Supplement A THE POLICE GAZETTE No. 3. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1927. VOL. XIV. EXPERT AND TRAVELLING CRIMINALS. 32. William Holmes, aliases Patrick Flanagan and William Jackson, C. R. O. No. 1765- 1907. Description : B. ( London) 1881, 5ft. 7iin., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, scar 1. wrist and 1. hand shamrock each forearm. Sentenced at C. L. S., 30- 3- 1926, to 12 mos. impt. for receiving. Liberated, 17- 1- 1927, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of larceny, possessing counterfeit coin, making counterfeit coin and warehouse- breaking at CHELMSFORD and on H, J and K. Method— ( i) Was discovered dealing with a large quantity of rabbit skins which had been stolen from a ware- house. ( ii) With a confederate forced the door of a warehouse with a jemmy and stole a large quantity of brandy and a number of bales of dress material, etc.. which he conveyed away by means of a horse and trolley. In another case he forced the padlocks from doors of warehouse and removed a number of chests of tea by means of horse and van. ( iii) Enticed a railway carman to obtain a quantity of tea from railway station goods depot, by means of a false message. ( iv) Was found in possession of counterfeit coin and also implements for making same. On another occasion was found uttering counterfeit coin ( v) Snatched a handbag containing money, etc., from a woman in the street. ( vi) Stole articles from inside shop. Associates : John Hall, C. R. O. No. 663- 1914, Temple Ray, C. R. O. No. S/ 147069, Edward Kiley, C. R. O. No. 6246- 1916, John Harris, C. R. O. No. 57- 1915, Thomas Ford, C. R. O. No. 1770- 1907, with each of whom he has been convicted, and Arthur Tresadern, Case No. 422 ( Vol. VII.). The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. 33. Harry Goodwin, alias Aaron Goldstein, C. R. O. No. 13536- 1018. Description : B. ( Birmingham) 1900, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. eyebrow, Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc.: Walks with quick short steps; shabby appearance ; speaks softly. Sentenced at Brighton Sess., 28- 6- 1926, to 8 mos. impt. for shopbreaking and larceny. Libera- ted, 19- 1- 1927, to Portsmouth. Pre. con. of cvclestealing, embezzlement, larceny, shopbreaking and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, WOLVERHAMPTON, SOUTHEND, in the CITY OF LONDON and on B C, E and P. A criminal who at the age of 11 years was sent to an Industrial School and ever since ha* lived by his wits. Method— ( i) During the night effected entry to a shop through an insecurely fastened window. On another occasion, in the early morning, gained access to a shop through a fanlight which had been leftover at the front of premises, unlocked the office door and stole an automatic pistol. ( ii^ Effected entrance to a warehouse by climbing over a gate at rear of premises and by breaking away the plaster covering over a disused window and climbing through the aperture he had made into the stock room, where he stole cotton goods, carrying them away in a leather sample case. ( iii) With confederates effected entrance to a restaurant by climbing an iron gate at entrance and removing glass panel of door with 9 jack knife ; stole a quantity of cigars and jewellery. ( iv) Employed as a baker's roundsman, he collected money on behali of his employer and decamped. On another occasion was sent by his employer to fetch a suit of clothes, was given £ 5 to pay for same but did not return. ( v) Stole a bicycle left unattended in the street. Associates : Edward John Williams, C. R. O. No. 5873- 1922, Frank Mcllroy, C. R. O. No. 20285- 1921, with each of whom he has been convicted, and Harry Wells, C. R. O. No. 8819- 1918. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent history 34. Harry George Russell, aliases Henry Charles Russell, Robert Hartigan, Dick Pierpoint, Ro Richard Russell, Robert Harrison, R. Llewellyn, Robert Forbes, Torrance, Bob Gib$ 0 Robinson, Robert Carslake. William Richard Carslake and Richard George Duller, C. R. O. v 12246- 1921. N( Description : B. ( New Milton, Hants), 1899, 5ft. 8- fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. br^ scar under rt. ear and 2nd 1. finger. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Plausible, speaks slowly, frowns badly, abrupt, of good appearance. Sentenced at Durham Sess., 19- 10- 1925, to 18, 18 and 18 mos. impt. ( conc.), for larceny ( 2 cases), and false pretences. Liberated, 18- 1- 1927 into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of larceny, false pretences and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON, BATH, WEYMOUTH, STROUD, LYDNEY, SWANSEA, BRISTOL, BROUGH and on K and S. Thirty- six cases of a similar nature were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. A persistent criminal who has been a source of trouble all over the country, defrauding people mostly of the working classes. He adopts numerous aliases and uses various devices. When visiting a town he often moves to three or four addresses, incurring debts, and stealing from each. When he has secured lodgings he often pleads that he is short of cash and borrows money on the pretence that he has not sufficient to pay for his luggage, and leaves the house to fetch the same, but fails to return. Method— ( i) Visited a provincial town, adopted the name of a well known local footballer, secured lodgings, which he stated he would require for the season, and having a good knowledge of the game he inspired confidence and when left alone stole money and jewellery and left without paying his bill. ( ii) Obtained food and lodgings under the pretence of being employed at the local electric light works, went out daily wearing overalls and on the third day absconded with articles stolen from his bedroom. On another occasion stated he was employed at the docks as an engineer; also by stating he was a wireless engineer employed on a large contract at a naval wireless station; also by representing himself to be the brother of a well known jockey, and, dressed in riding breeches and leggings, stated he had come from Newmarket with a racehorse, availed himself of the first opportunity to enter bedrooms, stole articles of jewellery, etc., and absconded without paying his bill. ( iii) Dressed in overalls and carrying a basket as used by engine men he boarded an engine at Euston and travelled to Rugby and back. Informed the driver he was learning the road. ( iv) Having ascertained that a postal packet had been delivered at a theatre for a certain person, he called at the theatre, represented he was an advance agent and the person to whom the letter was addressed, obtained the packet and absconded. Disposed of property to pawnbrokers and to people in public houses. 35. Louis Claas, aliases Louis Dolman, Lewis Brett and Frederick Barnes, O. R. O. No. 140- 1922. Description : B. ( Birmingham) 1SU5, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar I. of forehead and 1. wrist, rings 1st, 2nd and 4th I. fingers. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Well spoken, of good education, thin build, stoops slightly. Sentenced at Oxford Sess., 13- 10- 1924, to 3 vrs. pen. for larceny ( 4 cases). Liberated on licence, 13- 1- 1927, to Wolverhampton. Pre. eon. of cyclestealing, receiving, forgery, housebreaking, officebrea- king. larceny and shopbreaking at BILSTON, BIRMINGHAM, BIGGLESWADE and on D and F. A clever, ingenious and dangerous criminal who has been known to carry firearms. He i* a British subject of German extraction, and was interned during the War as a danger to this country- During internment he escaped from Reading Gaol. On his own admission he is in contact with experienced criminals, cocaine traffickers, pickpockets and others. In the conviction quoted above he was accompanied by his wife, who held a position as cook, and whom he sent awav the day before the offence was committed. Method- ( i) Whilst employed as caretaker in dwelling house and during the absence of his employers at church, he ransacked the rooms and stole everything of value he could carry away. ( ii) Effected entrance to a lock- up shop by first forcing large doors leading to rear of premises, obtained a ladder and climbed to a window which he forced with a jemmy. He then disconnected the telephone, ransacked the shop and office, stole a quantity of dress material, etc., and left by first available train for London. ( iii) Gained access to a cinema by forcing the automatic lock of a lavatory door and stole a. quantity of articles. ( iv) With a confederate forced the door of a flat during the absence of occupier and stole jewellery, etc. ( v) Broke into an office and stole a typewriter. ( vi) Obtained two military documents, which he filled in and forged. ( vii) Stole a bicycle left unattended in street. ( viii) Received stolen property the proceeds of warehousebreaking and countinghousebreaking. Disposed of property to pawnbrokers. Associates : William Colev, C. R. O. No. 17915- 1915, with whom he has been convicted, and Ada Brett, C. R. O. No. 22600- 1920. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent history/ xjL 36. Thomas Nolan, aliases Patrick Nolan, Thomas Fitzgerald and Thomas Fitzpatrick, C. R. O. No. 827- 1905. Description : B. ( London) 1871, 5ft. 7] in., c. dk., h. black ( turning grey, bald on top), c. brown, scar I. of forehead, chin and 1. forearm. Sentenced at St. Albans Sess., 14- 10- 1924, to 3 yrs. pen. for burglary. Liberated on licence, 14- 1- 1927, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of churchbreaking, larceny, burglary, possessing housebreaking implements by night and minor offences at HOVE, OXTED, CHERTSEY, DORKING and on A, D, F, S, V and Y. A violent criminal who invariably assaults Police when arrested. He has often been discovered in the grounds of private residences, and in possession of housebreaking implements by night. He rarely does any honest work but lives on the proceeds of burglaries, etc. Method— ( i) Travelled by train from London to a provincial town, whence he proceeded to an outlying village, arrived in the early evening and concealed himself in the grounds adjoining a country mansion, kept observation upon the occupants and in the early morning effected entrance to the house by forcing the dining room window at the rear with a jemmy. He then proceeded to ransack the rooms on the ground floor and stole a quantity of jewellery, clothing, etc. The larger articles and tools he hid in a wood near the house. On another occasion he gained access l> y lifting a lavatory swing window from its bearings. Also climbed a wall at rear of premises and endeavoured to force the scullery window with knife. ( ii) With confederates broke into a church. Associate : Edward Lloyd, C. R. O. No. 2587- 1902, with whom he has been convicted. The portrait is a fairly good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History.. .. M I M.. •••• 37. Maggie McLean, aliases Madeline Margaret Partridge, Daisy Jones, Lily Tilston, Maggie Swan and Daisy White, C. R. O. No. 10916- 1917. Description : B. ( London) 1902, 5ft. oin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Smart appearance, well dressed, an inveterate liar. Sentenced at East Sussex Sess., 20- 10- 1925, to 18 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. Liberated, 23- 1- 1927, to Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny at WATFORD and on C, H, M and W. A clever and expert shoplifter and a member of a family of shoplifters, who operate mostly in the West End. In her last conviction, however, she was concerned with a male confederate in a case of housebreaking. Method— ( i) With a male confederate travelled by train from London to a seaside resort, where they selected a quiet neighbourhood, and in the afternoon either telephoned or called at a flat on a fictitious errand. Finding the occupier was not at home the man effected entrance to the flat by forcing the door with a jemmy, while she kept watch from the outside. When arrested she pretended not to know her accomplice, but the property was found in her possession. ( ii) With one or more confederates, entered large drapery shops, furriers establishments, stores, etc., and whilst the assistants were attending to other customers or to one of her confederates, stole valuable furs, blouses, etc., which she concealed in her underclothing. ( iii) Entered the mes- i room at a Labour Exchange and stole a mackintosh and two umbrellas. Disposed of property to confederates. Associates : Charles Henry Wall, Case No. 406 ( Vol. 111.) ( now in pen.), Emma Hinds, C. R. O. No. 12600- 1917, Christina Noon, C. R. O. No. 19115- 1914, Rose Chandler, C. R. O. No. 18510- 1914, Maggie Hughes, Case No. 25 ( Vol. VIII.) ( now in prison), Margaret Morris, Case No. 224 ( Vol. V.), with each of whom she has been convicted, Laura Partridge, Case No. 366 ( Vol. VIII.) ( sister), and Gertrude McLean, C. R. O. No. 4635- 1921 ( mother). The portrait is a fairly good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. ^^ illi The following persons who have already appeared in Supplement A have been re- convicted as follows— t/ George Thompson, Cases Nos. 1 ( Vol. 1.) and 362 ( Vol. XII.) was sentenced as Harry Mansfield at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.), 26- 1- 1927, to 12 mos. impt,, under Prevention of Crimes Act, for being a suspected person, loitering. Arthur Frederick Collison Flatman, Case No. 442 ( Vol. XI.), was convicted with him. 38. Ernest Hill, Case No. 52 ( Vol. 1.), was sentenced as Edward Ernest Hill at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 24- 1- 1927, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 3 cases), ( i) and ( ii) Whilst employed in a garage stole tools the property of his employer and of a fellow employee, ( iii) Method asm Case No. 341 ( Vol. VII.). y George Govey, Case No. 80 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced as Charles Parkhouse at Beaconsfield P. Sess., 25- 1- 1927, to 3 mos. impt., for loitering with intent. Charles Sullivan, C. R. O. No. S/ 82133 and Harold Coleman, C. R. O. No. S/ 174521 were convicted with him. 39. Garnet Mitchell, Case No. 238 ( Vol. HI.), was sentenced as Alfred Collins at C. C. C., 14- 1- 1927, to 3 vrs. pen. for breaking and entering, larceny, and possessing housebreaking implements by night. Method as in original case, except in this case he used a brace and bit. Henry Miller, C. R. O. No. 752- 1911, was convicted with him. ^ William Henry Williamson Barraclough, Case No. 41 ( Vol. IV.), was sentenced, as William Henry Barraclough at Oldham Pol. Ct., 22- 1- 1927, to 3 mos. impt. for false pretences, attempted false pretences and failing to report. Method as in ( i) original case. t/ Lew Smith, Case No. 246 ( Vol. IV.), was sentenced at O. L. S., 25- 1- 1927, to 15 mos. impt. for stealing and receiving. Whilst employed to collect cases of twine from the London Docks, sold the property and converted the money to his own use. George Langford, Case No. 362 ( Vol. IV.), was sentenced as Arthur Roberts at C. L. S., 25- l- l!) 27t to 12 mos. impt, for breaking and entering a dwelling house. Entered premises by forcing catch of area window. \/ 41. Walter Bradberry, Case No. 161 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at East Ham Pol. Ct. ( L.), 25- 1- 1927, to 3 mos. impt. for obtaining a gramophone and records by false pretences. Obtained the property oj, the hire purchase system by giving false references. William Page, Case No. 302 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced as William Thompson at West London Pol. (' t., 25- 1- 1927, to 6 mos. impt. for stealing a roll of satin from inside shop. ^ Albert King, Case No. 423 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L), 28- 1- 11) 2", t0 3 mos. impt. for being a suspected person. 1/ 42. Arthur Johnson, Case No. 220 ( Vol. VI.), was sentenced as Frank O'Brien at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 19- 1- 1927, to (> mos. impt. for larceny from van. Hired a horse and van and followed another van through the streets, when carman was delivering goods stole a pared and transferred it to his own van. Albert Edward Cox, C. R. O. No. 1928- 1910, was convicted with him. 1 Benjamin Hampson, Case No. 295 ( Vol. VI.), was sentenced at Hanley P. Sess.. 31- 1- 1927, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for being a suspected person and larceny ( person). v Henry Phillips, Case No. 210 ( Vol. VII.), was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct,, 1S- 1- 1927, to 6 mos. impt. for stealing a wallet and money from the person. / William Henry Knight, Case No. 19 ( Vol. IX.), was sentenced at Portsmouth Pol. Ct., 13- 1- 1927, to 1 mo. impt. for stealing fur necklet, etc., from his lodgings. / Charlotte Blackman, Case No. 23 ( Vol. X.), was sentenced as Winifred Cook at Hastings Pol. Ct., 21- 1- 1927, to 1 and 1 mo. impt. ( conc.) for larceny— servant ( 2 cases). Method as in original case. One other case of larceny at Brighton was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. 1/ Richard Harvey, Case No. 65 ( Vol. XL), was sentenced at C. L. S., 25- 1- 1927, to 0 mos. impt. for assaulting police. i/ 43. Walter Kirby, Case No. 97 ( Vol. XL), was sentenced at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 24- 12- 1926, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for false pretences. Obtained sums of money under the pretence of being able to find people Mho would invest money in options on oil shares held by the prosecutor. Cecil Bishop, C. R. O. No. 22339- 1926, was convicted with him. ^ James Stanley Thorpe, Case No. 159 ( Vol. XL), was sentenced at Derby Sess., 5- 1- 1927, to 12 mos. impt. for stealing a bicycle. Four other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. L George Henry Taylor, Case No. 313 ( Vol. XL), was sentenced as George Frederick Scovell at C. L. S., 13- 1- 1927, to 21 mos. impt. for obtaining money by false pretences ( 4 cases). Method as in original case. Eleven other cases of a similar nature Avere taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Arthur Frederick Collison Flatman, Case No. 442 ( Vol. XL), was sentenced as Arthur Flatman at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.), 26- 1- 1927, to 12 mos. impt. under the Prevention of Crimes Act for being a suspected person ( loitering). George Thompson, Cases Nos. I ( Vol. I.) and 362 ( Vol. XII.), was convicted with him. y 44. William Henderson, Case No. 96 ( Vol. XII.), was sentenced as William Maydwell at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 19- 1- 1927, to 6 mos. impt, for stealing a suit- case and contents from a club. Method as in original case. Frank Lewis, Case No. 350 ( Vol. XII.), was sentenced as Frederick Lewis at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 17- 1- 1927, to 2 mos. impt. for unlawful possession of carriage rug. George Carton, C. R. O. No. 2745- 1924, was convicted with him. Mary Burgess, Case No. 129 ( Vol. XI11.), was sentenced as May Napper at Mortlake P. Sess. ( L.), 26- 1- 1927, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for attempting to obtain money by false pretences, and obtaining money by false pretences ( 2 cases). Method as in ( i) original case.* / Douglas Barrington, Case No. 327 ( Vol. XIII). was sentenced as Douglas Beverley at Marlborough Street Pol, Ct, ( L.), 19- 1- 1927, to 3 mos. impt, for being a suspected person ( loitering). LATEST INFORMATION. Albert Vickers, Cases Nos. 291 ( Vol. I.) and 142 ( Vol. XIII.), was liberated, 24- 1- 1927, into the M. P. D. Albert Edwin Young, Case No. 173 ( Vol. 11.), was liberated on licence, 21- 1- 1927, into thc M. P. D. Percy Norman Jones, Case No. 374 ( Vol. IV.). was liberated, 1- 2- 1927, into the M. P. D- Intended address : 36, Brighton Terrace, Brixton. James Crawley, Case No. 120 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 5- 2- 1927, into the M. P. D. ^ Arthur Fuller, Case No. 158 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, on licence 1- 2- 1927, into the M. P. D. - James Douglas, Case No. 159 ( Vol. VI.). was liberated, 26- 1- 1927, into the M. P. D. / Albert Andrews, Case No. 276 ( Vol. VI.). was liberated, 31- 1- 1927, into the M. P. D. John Charles Taylor, Case No. 147 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated, 1- 2- 1927, to Newcastle. - George Connor, Case No. 447 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated, 27- 1- 1927, into the M. P. D. Ernest Beckingham, Case No. 87 ( Vol. X.), was liberated, on licence 24- 1- 1927, to Nottingham. ^ Edmund Clayton, Case No. 105 ( Vol. X.), was liberated, 5- 2- 1927, into the M. P. J). v/ John Rush, Case No. 203 ( Vol. XL), was liberated, 22- 1- 1927, to Scotland. Charles Ernest Lane, Case No. 219 ( Vol. XL), was liberated, 1- 2- 1927, to Wolverhampton. ^ Thomas Francis Finucane, Case No. 13 ( Vol. XIII.), was liberated, 24- 1- 1927, to Wallasey. J Joseph Frederick Byles, Case No. 221 ( Vol. XIII.), was liberated, 31- 1- 1927, to Gloucester. NOTE.— In the event of information being received of the DEATH of any criminal whose particulars have appeared in POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT A, the fact should be notified to C. R. O. As the latest information or subsequent conviction of criminals, whose particulars have been inserted in Supplement A, will appear in each issue at the end of the cases, the original numbers should be cross- referenced on the printed lines provided for that purpose. SPECIAL NOTICE. When any person whose portrait and description have appeared in Supplement A is again arrested for any offence, and on account of being locally known the finger prints are not sent to C. R. O. for the purpose of search, it is requested that particulars of such conviction be sent to Criminal Record Office as soon as possible in order that they may appear in an early issue of Supplement A for the information of all forces. Printed end Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I.