THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1921 No. 66, VOL. VIII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF TAF. METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 1., and enclosed in the special envelope printed for the purpose 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.— C. O. Division.— For conspiring with John Brennan, C. R. O. No. 12297- 15, and Alfred Dean, C. R. O. No. 16367- 15 ( in custody), and obtaining £ 1076 by cardsharping and attempting to obtain £ 3000 by the confidence betting trick.— Edward Norton, alias Edward Joseph Naughton, C. R. O. No. S/ 139623, b. 1888, oft. 7jin., medium build, c. ruddy, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, scar top 1. forefinger, smartly dressed., A labourer; native of Australia, Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at ST. ALBANS ( Edward Naughton), and on C. Has also con. for larceny— confidence trick, at AMSTERDAM as Robert William Crawford. With Dean and Brennan they met loser at a fashionable hotel, posed as wealthy Australians, and invited loser to Norton's flat where a game of Anzac poker was introduced. The game had been in progress for some time and the pool contained a considerable amount of money, when loser, by turning up an ace, decided to go for the whole pool. He turned up the next card which was another ace, and thus lost. Others have been victimised in a similar manner. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— S Division.— For obtaining £ 15 by worthless cheque.— R. S. Mackie, b. 1895, 5ft, 6 or 7in., slim build, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, blue serge jacket suit, fawn trench coat, dk. cap, black shoes. Called on loser, stayed the night, and the next day stated he had no money. Induced loser to change a cheque for £ 15 which he made out on a piece of paper, drawn on the National Bank of Scotland, Greyfriars Branch, Edinburgh. The cheque was subsequently returned marked " No such branch as Greyfriars Branch, Edinburgh." Was known to loser's son whilst serving in the Army. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Derby ( Boro.).— For stealing from a hotel, 29th or 30th ult.— Gent's 9ct. snake ring, set with 2 red stones ( 1 broken) ; 9ct. safety tie- pin ; plain gold medal ; gold medal, inscribed Six a side, N. S. C., on front, Winner on back ; pair It. grey tweed trousers ; gent's white cotton shirt; 2 silk handkerchiefs, Egyptian ; silver cigarette- case ( recovered at Nottingham).— Bert Beers, b. about 1886, 5ft. 5 or 6in., slim build, c. sallow, h. dk., clea'n shaven, bad protruding teeth upper jaw, slight impediment in speech ; dress, It. grey suit, fawn trilby hat. Is the son of a hotel pro- prietor, and is fond of boasting about it. Stays at Temperance Hotels. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. 4.— Derby ( Boro.).— Charles Kempster, Case No. 2, 27- 5- 21, is identical with Charles Kempster, alias Charles Narcissus Kempster, C. R. O. No. S/ 34171, Case No. 9, 19- 11- 20, b. 1876, 5ft. 5Jin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. hazel ( cast rt.). A cook ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on D and K. Warrant issued. Inf. t o the C. C., Derby. 12 THE POLICE^ GAZETTE. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continual. GLAMORG AN SHIRE . 5.— Gowerton ( Co.).— Henry Trelby, Case No. 5. 18- 4- 21, is identical with Richard Easterbrook, aliases Reginald Tucker and Cush, C. R. O. No. 1518- 13, Cases Nos. 79, 3- 6- 21, and 224 Supple- ment A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1890, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; wearing a grey suit. A labourer ; native of Clovelly. Pre. con. of obtaining credit by fraud, fraud, cyclestealing and larceny at GREAT TORRINGTON, BIDEFORD, SOUTH MOLTON, TAUNTON, SLOUGH ( Reginald Easterbrook), CARDIFF ( Richard Braund), BEACONSFIELD ( Albert Donmore) and on T. On 1st inst., he travelled by the 6.46 p. m. train from Tisbury to Salisbury, and stated to 2 men who were travelling in the same compartment that he had come from Cheddar and was proceeding to Aldershot, but could not obtain a ticket to take him beyond Salisbury. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Gowerton. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 6.— Gloucester ( Co.).— For stealing by house- breaking, 1st inst., 80 half- crc. wns and 8 £ 1 Treasury notes.- Walter Biggs, b. about 1881. 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. sallow, e. ( believed) grey, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, grey cap, white muffler, brown shoes. A comer. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 7.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— Case No. 20, 19- 1- 12, cancelled. George Wales not now wanted. Now C. R. O. No. 7768- 21. KENT. 8.— Canterbury ( City).— For obtaining £ 3 9s. by false pretences, 26th ult.— G. T. Endsleigh, alias T. C. Montrose, b. 1S71 to 1876, oft. 6in., medium build, long wrinkled face, clean shaven, very high forehead, tips of 2 or 3 fingers 1. hand m. ssing ; dress, dk. grey suit, white collar, black knitted tie, blue- grey trilby hat ( worn well back, showing whole of foreuead), black bouts, carried a plain knob walking- stick and tan kid gloves. After learning that loser was desirious of obtaining employment he called on him, handed him a card with T. C. Montrose, Consulting Engineer, War- wick House, Finchley, N., thereon, and offered him an appointment as assistant traveller to Messrs. Armstrong & Whitworth, Motor Manu- facturers, Cricklewood, at a wage of £ 4 10s. per week, and lis. bonus, rising 10s. every 6 mos., and guaranteed employment for 12 mos. He induced loser to accept the post and then informed him that as a security for the money which he would receive on their behalf, the firm required him to be insured in the Sun or Ocean Insurance Companies for the sum of £ 500, and asked for a year's premium, amounting to £ 3 9s., to be paid in advance. Loser paid this amount (£ 3 9s.) and Endsleigh gave a receipt in the name of Montrose, signed over a 2cl. stamp. Identical with G. T. Endsleigh, Cases Nos. 80 ( Ashford), 20- 5- 21, 9 ( Dover), 23- 3- 21, 7 ( Ashford), 21- 3- 21, 8 ( Canterbury) and 9 ( Sea- brook), 2- 3- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Canterbury. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Church ( Co.).— For stealing 121bs. bacon ( recovered) at Oswaldtwistle, 3rd inst.— A Man, b. 1876 to 1881, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. fresh, h. and moustache brown ; dress, brown suit, grey cap, black boots. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Church. 10.— Southport ( Boro.).— For stealing, 20th ult,, lady's gold wristlet watch, white dial, figure 12 red, brown leather strap with gold buckle attached : blue striped suit; and £ 6 Is. 3d.- A Man, who gave the name of Harry Gordon Alden, b. about 1885, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. black ( curly), clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, blue and white striped collar, black tie, fawn velour hat, blue socks, black boots, may have a It. coloured raincoat in his possession. Took lodgings 3rcl ult,, stated he had obtained employ- ment as a clerk at the local gasworks ( false). During temporary absence of occupier he com- mitted the theft and absconded without paying for his lodgings. Stated he belonged to Walton, near Liverpool. Warrant issued. > Inf. to the C. C., Southport, LINCOLNSHIRE. 11.— Louth ( Co.). Bourman, Case No. 5, 3- 6- 21, is identical with Claude Hamlin, C. R. O. No. S 111636, b. 1880, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scar bridge of nose and 1. eyebrow. A harness maker ; native of Tunbridge Wells. Pre. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. con. of fraud and larceny at FAVERSHAM and HAILSHAM. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Falgate, Louth. SHROPSHIRE. 12.— Ludlow ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 10th ult.— John Askew Bell, aliases Captain Bell and S. Luke, b. about 1884, oft. 6 or 7in., proportionate build, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, bluish- grey suit, blue collar, black tie, blue Army pattern shirt, black brogue shoes, cap, officer's trench coat ( piece burnt out near front button holes), carried an ash walking- stick. Called at a hotel, 9th ult., gave the name of Captain Bell, and engaged rooms for 2 nights. On 10th ult., he made out a cheque on the hotel note- paper, drawn on the London City & Westminster Bank, 109- 111, New Oxford- street, London, for £ 10, and signed John Askew, which he induced the proprietor to cash. The cheque'was subsequently returned from the Bank marked Account Closed. Left Ludlow, 11th ult., by a hired motor car and was driven to Shrewsbury, leaving the latter place bjT hired car, and proceeded to Whitchurch, but did not stay there. He stated that he had risen to the rank of Brigadier- General during the late war, and served in the A. S. C., 29th Division ; also spoke of Sheffield and the Midlands. Appears identical with John Askew Bell, Cases Nos. 129, 13- 5- 21, and 1, 14- 3- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Ludlow. WARWICKSHIRE. 13.— Birmingham ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 8, 6- 6- 21, should read Case No. 6, 3- 6- 21, not 6- 3- 21. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 14.— Pickering ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 66, 6- 6- 21. Additional inf.— 2 insurance books have been found at the house where Abbott lodged. The first relates to 4 policies : R. Abbott. No. 95206527 ; J. J. Abbott, No. 03900424 ; J. J. Abbott, No. 95206528 ; and G. H. Abbott. No. 93902426. The second relates to 2 policies : Richard H. Abbott, No. 9625053 ; and Robert H. Abbott, No. 97012439. Abbott talked a great deal of an advertisement he had seen in Reynolds' newspaper, advertising for gardeners ( ex- soldiers) to attend soldiers' graves in France. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Calvert, Pickering. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 15.— Remanded at Epsom P. Sess. ( L.) —- W Division case— till 13th inst.. charged with being concerned together in causing grievous bodily harm.— Thomas Conway, b. 1885, 5ft. 9 Jin., c. fresh, h. elk. brown, e. grey.— Abraham White- house, b. 1899,5ft, 6in., c. pale, h. brown, e. hazel.- - Thomas Manders, 1>. 1887, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown.— Arthur Vincent, b. 1889, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brow, e. blue.— Thomas Hurley, b. 1885, 5ft, 5? in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue.— Thomas Tucker, b. 1868, Sft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue.— Joseph Wilson, b. 1876, Sft. 7in., c. pale, h. It. brown, e. hazel, scar bridge of nose.— Thomas Kingston, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., c. pale, h. fair, e. grey.— William Goulding, b. 1876, Sft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ( all no pre. cons, traced). — John Lee, aliases John Lee Owen and Jack Lee, C. R. O. No. 1669- 07, b. 1880, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. brown hazel, cut scar centre of fore- head. A painter ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, manslaughter, wounding, attempted murder, larceny, assault, etc.. at BIRMINGHAM ( John Lee), RIPON ( John Granvillei, and on H, V and W.— Michael Galvin, C. R. O. No. 1485- 06, b. 1880, Sft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, cut scar on forehead and over rt. eye, cut scar over 1. eye and back of head. A labourer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, warehousebreaking, countinghouse- breaking, larceny and minor offences at BIRMING- HAM, WORCESTER, ASTON and WARWICK.— Thomas Eivers, C. R. O. No. 14698- 20, b. 1890, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. sandy, e. brown. A polisher ; native of Birmingham, where he has cons, for wilful damage and assault.— William O'Brien, C. R. O. No. 14772- 18, b. 1892, Sft. 4lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. An engineer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of loitering etc.. at BLACKPOOL, MANCHESTER and BIRMING- HAM.— Ernest Hughes, C. R. O. No. 16734- 19, b. 1887. 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of gaming ( Crown and Anchor) on racecourse at WARWICK.— John Allard, alias Jack Wilson, C. R. O. No. 316- 17, b. 1870, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar on forehead and between eyes. A plumber ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of manslaughter, housebreaking, loitering, assault, etc., at BIRMINGHAM, LINCOLN, W ARWICK ( John Allard), BRIGHTON and BRISTOL ( John Wilson). Edward Tuckey, C. R. O. No. 1254- 10, Case No. 16, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1883, Sft. Sin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A bricklayer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking and cvclestealing at BIRMING- HAM, BRISTOL ( Edward Tuckey) and WOR- CESTER ( Edward Tucker).- Harry Tuckey, a8 Henry Tuckley, C. R. O. No. 936- 10, b. IH76, Sft. 8in., c. fri* h, h. It. brown, e. blue. A brick- layer : n . tive of Birmingham. Pre. con. of house- breaking. cycks tea ling and occasioning actual bodilv harm at BIRMINGHAM ( Henrv Tuckev) and BRISTOL ( Harry Tuckey). Edward Pank- hurst, as Edward Banks, C. R. O. No. 2331- 00, 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, . June 8, 1921. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. b. 1878, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A hawker ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, warehousebreaking, larceny and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM and" BIR- MINGHAM.-' William Hayden, C. R. O. No. S/ 49630, b. 1888, Sft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar T> ridge of nose. A driller, or brassworker ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny at ASTON and BIRMINGHAM.— William Graham, C. R. O. No. 19- 16, b. 1887, 5ft. 7in., c. fair, h. It. brown, • e. blue. A hawker; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of wounding, larceny, assault, etc., at BIRMINGHAM and ' COVENTRY.— George Davis, C. R. O. No. 5711- 14, S. C. R. No. 296- 20, b. 1893, Sft. 8iin., c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. hazel. An iron turner ; native of Birmingham. Pre, con. of larceny and minor offences at GLASGOW and BURNLEY — Charles Summers as Charles Roberts. C. R. O. No. 241- 13, b: 1880, 5ft, 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar on forehead and rt. cheek, 3rd and 4th rt. fingers deformed. A labourer ; native of Birming- ham. Pre. con. of receiving, warehousebreaking, gaming on racecourse and assault at BIRMING- HAM ( Charles Summers) and WARWICK ( Charles Roberts).— Alfred Jackson as Alfred Thomas. C. R. O. No. 1305- 14, b. 1891, Sft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. sandy, e. grey. A carter ; native of Birming- ham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, wounding, larceny and minor offences at LIVERPOOL BURNLEY ( Alfred Jackson), BIRMINGHAM ( Alfred Jones) and NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( Alfred John Thomas).— Joseph Witton as Joseph Witten, alias Wetton, C. R. O. No. 300- 12, b. 1886, 5ft. Sjin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. temple, on forehead and under 1. eye. A commission agent; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, shopbreaking, larceny and minor offences Jtt WORCESTER and BIRMINGHAM.— Percy James Milner, aliases Percy Milner and George Harris, C. R. O. No. 1594- 11, b. 1886, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A labourer ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of uttering counterfeit coin, warehousebreaking, cyclestealing, larceny and attempted larceny— person, and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER and UPTON- ON- SEVERN ( Percy James Milner).— William Henry Stringer as H. Stringer, alias Harry Stringer, C. R. O. No. 1815- 11, b. 1887, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A clerk ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of uttering counterfeit coin, possessing housebreaking implements, larceny, gaming and minor offences at DOVER ( William Stringer), CHELTENHAM ( George Smith), BIR- MINGHAM ( William Henrv Stringer), LIVER- POOL and MANCHESTER ( Henry Stringer).— And William Bayliss, C. R. O. No. S/ l 11843, charged with conspiring to cause bodily harm, b. 1873, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A striker ; native of Birmingham where he has con. for living on the earnings of prostitution. All members of a gang of racecourse pests. 16.— Remanded at Norwich ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as Charles Bradley with larceny ( dwelling).- William Harper, C. R. O. No. 21904- 17, b. 1899, Sft. 5 Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, cut scar back 1. hand. A labourer: native of Lowestoft. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and a minor offence at LOWESTOFT, BECCLES ( William Harper), and HULL ( Charles Bradley). 17.— At Aberystwyth ( Co.), charged with larceny. - Thomas George Faulkner, C. R. O. No. 23982- 1* 7, b. 1901, Sft. 4£ in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny on J. .18.— At Gosport ( Co.). charged as Patrick Joseph Burns with larceny.— Patrick Carroll, alias Patrick Burke, C. R. O. No. 17440- 19, b. 1896,5ft. 10iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A stoker ; native of Dublin. Pre. con. of larceny at PLYMOUTH ( Patrick Burn), LIVERPOOL ( Patrick Carroll), and on M. Has also con. at VEREENIGING ( S. Africa), for housebreaking and larceny. 19.— Remanded at Norwich ( City) P. Se&., till 10th inst., charged with larceny.— Robert William Reeves, C. R. O. No. S' 136843, ' b. 1890, 5ft. 5jin., C; fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, moles rt. cheek and nose, long scar 1. thumb. An engineer ; native cf London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and fraud at ALDERSHOT; BRIGHTON, STOCK- PORT.. DUBLIN and BELFAST. 20.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged as Charles Bruce, alias Frank King, with fraud— worthless cheque.- Bernard J. O'Roddy, C. R. O. No. 21890- 20," b. 1868, 5ft. 4^- in. V c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. hazel. Pre. con. of fraud at KILMARNOCK. 21.— At Cupar ( Co.), charged as Thomas Car- michael, with cyclestealing.— Thomas Ellison, C. R. O. No. 4341- 20, b. 1902, Sft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar outside 1st, 2nd and 4th fingers 1. hand. A farm labourer ; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of cycle Stealing at GLOUCES- TER. 22.— At Gcsport ( Co.), charged as Reginald Joseph Callison, with larceny.— Raymond R. J. Goldsmith, C. R. O. No. 8551- 20, b. 1893, 5ft. 9^ in., c. fresh, li. brown, e. blue, scar rt. of forehead, cross, In memory R. P. Briffit back rt., tombstone, lifebuoy, heart, I. H. S. back 1. forearm. A gardener; native of Australia. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at ALDERSHOT, PARRAMATTA ( N. S. W.) ( Raymond Russell Jos. Goldsmith), BEACONSFIELD ( George Kirk) and on V. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PERSONS IN CUSTODY.— continued. 23.— At Beverley ( E. R.) P. Sess., charged with larceny.- Horace Edward Stone, C. R. O. No. 6038- 20, b. 1901, oft. 6in., c. fair, h. brown, e. grey. A carter ; native of Walsall, where he has a con. of cyclestealing. 24.— Remanded at Hailsham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as Charles John Godwin, with larceny— person.— Charles Murray, C. R. O. No. 2058- 19, b. 1892, 5ft. 6iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, lost end of 1st 1. " finger. A manufacturing chemist; native of Somerset. Pre. con. of larceny on Y. 25.— Remanded at Petersfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till Sth inst., charged with larceny.— William Pratley, aliases William Smith and William George Bradley, C. R. O. No. 2319- 01, b. 1882, 5ft. 9iin., c. fresh, h. fair. e. blue ( cast rt.), scars forehead, nose and rt. eyebrow. A coachman ; native of London. Pre. con. of horsestealing, larceny and embezzle- ment on D, F, G and N. 26.— At Oxford ( City), charged as James Joyce with loitering with intent.— Daniel Harris, alias Daniel Roche, C. R. O. No. 170- 18, Case No. 251, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1867, 5ft. 7 Jin., c. pale, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, scar 1. side neck, cut scar 1st joint 1. thumb. A carpenter ; native of Cork. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, robbery with violence and larceny at NEWPORT ( Henry Harris), Hastings ( Henry Harrison) and on M. Has also con. at JOHANNESBURG for housebreaking. 27.— At Bournemouth ( Co.), charged as William Wheeler with larceny.— William Fox, C. R. O. No. 1271- 20, b. 1901, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of housebreaking, warehouse- breaking and fraud at PORTSMOUTH ( William Wheeler), and WOOLSTON ( William Fox). 28.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Margery Elizabeth Lindsay, with fraud.— Marjorie Elizabeth Lindsay, C. R. O. No. 2184- 19, b. 1896, 5ft. Hin., c. pale, h. and e. brown. A servant; native of Durham. Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMINGHAM and HEDNES- FORD. 29.— Remanded at Guildhall Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 8th inst., charged as Edward Oscar Blacklin, with falsely using a title of a licentiate in medicine and surgery.— Edwin Oscar Blacklin, C. R. O. No. 19312- 18, b. 1883, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of unlawfully wearing military uniform and decorations and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL. 30.— Awaiting trial committed from Wrexham ( Co.), charged as William Smith, with larceny— dwelling.— William Dobson, C. R. O. No. 1281- 18, b. 1894, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. dk.. brown, e. bjue, scar above rt. ear. A labourer ; native of Kilcool. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at PORTS- MOUTH ( William Dobson), RUTHIN ( William Lang) and on R. Has also con. for a military offence. 31.— Remanded at Tunbridge Wells ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged as John Cousens, with burglary.— George Purchase, alias George Ray, C. R. O. No. 3204- 98, Case No. 370, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1870, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. ( turning grey), e. blue. A labourer ; native of Heathfield. Pre. con. of couhtihghousebrealung, burglary, shopbreaking and minor offences at WARWICK ( George Purchase), DOVER ( George Nelson), EASTBOURNE ( John Cousins) and on R, T, V and W. 32.— Remanded at Manchestet ( City) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged as James Cecil, with attempted larceny— person. — James Besant, aliases James Burke and James Russell, C. R. O. No. 332- 12, b. 1866, 5ft. 6jin., c. fresh, li. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and iminor offences at ROTHERHAM. BURTON- OX- TRENT. STRANGEWAYS ( James Besant), LIVERPOOL ( Thomas Sanders), NEWCASTLE. HAWICK ( Thomas Jones ). DONCASTER ( Thomas Harris), BLACKPOOL ( Charles Russell). CAR- DIFF, BATH ( James Kitchen), SOUTHPORT ( William Cecil), BIRMINGHAM ( Thos. Smith), LEEDS ( Thomas Bjrd), GLASGOW ( James Nevill). ST. HELENS ( James Geir) and MANCHESTER ( James Cecil). 33.— remanded ^ jt Newport ( Bpro.) foj. Ct. till 8th rnsjt. charged with false pretences.— Michael Thomas Brosnam, C. R. O. No. 4034- 19, b. 1884, 5ft. ftm.",' <?. fresh, Ji. ^ rowi), e. blue. A clerk; native of Ireland. Pre.' coii. of fraud, cycle- stealing and a minor offence at WOLVERHAMP- TON, wINGHAM and PRESCOT. " APPREHENSIONS. 34.- M. P. D., L Division.— Wilfred Gannon, Case No. 2, 28~- l"- 2l, at Folkestone. 35. Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Co.).— Ernest William Jolly, Case No. 3, 1- 6- 21. Property recovered, and identical with Ernest W. Jelley, C. R. O. No. 4053- 20. See also Case No. 115 current issue. 36.— Kent, Canterbury ( City).— Michael T. Brosnan, C. R. O. No. 4034- 19, Case No. 6, 4- 5- 21. See Case No. 33 current issue. 37.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Lily Peterson, Case No. 87, 13- 5- 21, and bound over for 12 mQS., and ordered to pay £ 40 and costs, 4- 6- 21- 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, . June 8, 1921. APPREHENSIONS— continued. 38.— Lancashire, Church ( Co.).— Harold Ruskin Sutherland, Case No. 49, 11 - 5- 21, at Chatburn. 39.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Annie Vaughn, Case No. 8, 1- 6- 21, as Annie Vaughan, was bound over for 12 mos. at Strangewavs Pol. Ct., 31- 5- 21. PROPERTY STOLEN. ABERDEENSHIRE. 42.— Aberdeen ( City).— 8th April, lady's gold wristlet watch, No. 535111. 13th ult,, lady's gold expanding watch- bracelet, No. 191866. Inf. to the C. C., Aberdeen. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. STAFFORDSHIRE. 40. — Stoke on- Trent ( Boro.). — Thomas Seth Harwood Briggs, alias Denis Coyne, C. R. O. No. M 6409 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 7, 6- 6- 21. DERBYSHIRE. 43.— Chesterfield ( Boro.).— 28th ult., from a stable, cent's Aerial Standard roadster cycle, new, 24in. frame, No. 57839, straight handle- bars, control of brakes ( front and rear) on handle- bars, free wheel, carrier on back, rybber pedals. Suspi- cion is attached to A Man, b. 1896, 5ft. 6 or 7in., e. fresh, h. very fair ; dress, blue suit, It. cap. Inf. to the C. C., Chesterfield. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. 44.— Renishaw ( Co.),— 31st ult., from a golf club house at Bradway.— Silver cigarette- case, 6in. by 4in., curved to fit pocket, initials J. W. G. engraved on plain case ; 18ct. two- strand ring, snake pattern, diamond set in head ; gent's silver wrist watch, Arabic numerals, luminous dial, fitted in strap, newly stitched ; small blue silk handkerchief ; and 10s. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. HAMPSHIRE. 45.— Aldershot ( Co.).— 3rd or 4th inst., from a lock- up shed, a tradesman's cart, dk. green body, red wheels and shafts, has an old Government seat, T. Blunden on cart ; set of black harness, buckles and fittings silver plated. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. 4( Gosport ( Co.).— From the Royal Marines Camp at Brown down, a Service 6- chambered Webley revolver, No. 290643. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. PRISON COMMISSIONERS FOR SCOTLAND. 41.— Edinburgh. — Adverting to C - Nr. 38, 16- 21. Amended inf.— Should re 1 f. r « sit- ing tr* » m Borstal Section, Green P-..- n. not Borstal Institatkoi. Dumfries. 47.— Petersfield ( Co.).— Between 29th ult and 2nd inst.. from an unoccupied house at Cowplain, fawn coloured Burberry raincoat, lined; gent's grev sports coat and vest, 2 patch pockets and half belt at back ; pair medium dk. grey flannel trousers ( coat and trousers spotted with paint) ; lady's silver keyless watch, A. A. engraved on back of case. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Petersfield. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. KENT. 48.— Dover ( Boro.).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing door with instrument).— Gold curb chain bracelet; lady's gold watch, initials L. F. C. engraved on back ; lady's long silver neck- chain, round and long links alternately, with an oval shaped silver powder- box attached ; imita- tion pearl necklace ; gold pendant, containing photos of two boys and a girl ; 2 fountain pens ( 1 Cameron, other Waverley) ; and £ 1 3s. Inf. to the C. C., Dover. 49.— Folkestone ( Boro.).— 2nd inst,, by house- breaking ( forcing window with instrument)— Small pearl necklace ( pearls very small); silver matchbox, initials E. H. W. B. thereon ; silver card- case, initials E. H. W. B. thereon ; lady's silver cigarette- case, catch broken ; fine silver locket and chain ; pair binoculars, Claremont, Paris, thereon ; pair black silk stockings and pair blue silk ditto; 4 silk chemises ( 1 pink, 1 mauve and 2 white) ; large white pillow slip, embroidered edge ; stone marten muff and fur ( 4 skins in muff and 6 in fur) ; new nightdress; pair lady's bronze coloured shoes, size 5; pair lady's patent black shoes, Jack Jackobus, Shaftesbury- avenue, inside. 3rd or 4th inst., by shopbreaking, £ 10 in gold, consisting of sovereigns and half- sovereigns ( one sovereign dated 1868). Inf. to C. C., Folkestone. 50.— Margate ( Boro.).— 1st inst., by burglary ( breaking window).— Earthenware biscuit barrel, plated handle and lid ; pearl necklet : 6 mirrors, black wood ; 6 silver pendants : 12 Venetian necklets ; 12 brooches, various ; plain silver match box ; 3 hair brushes ; 12 Treasury note- crses ; 3 rolled gold bangles ; 17 purses; 24 silver brc oche- s ; 4 pendants ; 4 rolled gold necklets, on patls ; 15 silver bracelets ; 11 silver necklets ; 2 pairs gold hat- pins; 2 rolled gold necklets; 5 platinum colour brooches; 9 gilt finish B. by brooches; 8 rolled gold brngles; 10 necklets; 5 carcLs, each containing jam spoon, butter knife and sugar sifter ; 6 cards, containing jam spoon, sugar sifter, butter knife and sugar tongs : 12 necklets : 3 pearl necklets ; 38 strings beads ; 12 strings pearls ; 10 velvet calf pouchettes : 8 velvet crocodile note- cases; 2 lady's velvet crccodile ccmpanicns : 5 velvet crocodile all leather purses ; 3 amber necklets ; 3 wishbene bangles : 3 claw brooches ; silver basket brooch ; 6 lady's handbags, black morocco ; 3 fancy brooches ; 4 pouches, brown and grey ; single bottle inkstand ; 10 paste- bangles ; 6 rolled gold bangles ; 12 rolled gold bangles : 47 paste brooches ; 6 hair brushes ; 4 pouchettes ; 3 brooches ; 5 gilt bangles ; 3 rolled gold bangles ; seed pearl necklet ; rolled gold bangle : 18 purses ; 24 pendants ; 4 rolled gold necklets ; 9 silver brooches ; 10 pairs of links : 4 rolled gold pendants ; 12 tube bangles ; 3 gold pins ; silver rattle ; 4 silver arrow brooches ; 9ct. ring ; 2 9ct. necklets ; pendant ; 5 butter knives ; 5 jam spoons ; 2 paste rings ; 12 gold hat pins ; 12 brooches ; 3 pearl necklets ; chain pearls ; 60 strings of beads ; pair cf links; Oct. c arm; 24 pocket knives ; 12 wallets ; 2 silver frames ; 3 silver brccches ; pearl necklet; 12 brooches ; crystal necklet ; real ivcry necklet ; 3 silver brooches ; 3 necklets ; silver match Lex ; 6 silver troth picks ; 2 lady's bags ; 18 purses; 10 brcoches ; 8 rings ; 6sipnetrings ; silver salt box ; silver mustard I ox ; silver pepper box ; lady's handbag, crocodile leather ; 2 fitch tails ; ring ; 6 Oct. brooches ; 3 lady's rings ; crocodile note- case ; beaded bag ; child's curb bracelet ; glass and plated butter dish. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. SHROPSHIRE. •"> i.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— 3rd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing doors with instrument), lady's gold watch, gold dial and fingers, E. Lee engraved on back of case ; lady's long gold neck watch chain, plain ; large cameo brooch, gold setting, damaged ; small cameo brooch, gold setting ; gold bracelet, curb pattern, with padlock attached ; gold bangle, harp in centre, snap fastening ; lady's fine gold neckchain, pendant ( engraved Feis, 1904) attached ; small gold locket, containing boy's photograph and lock of fair hair ; plain gold buckle ring ; plain gold ring, set with 4 opals ; plain gold ring, set with 4 or 5 rubies ; 2 plain gold rings ; small gunmetal brooch- watch ; old black leather purse, containing 2 £ 1 Treasury notes ; small brown suede purse, containing about 6 threepenny picce* s ; small fancy purse, containing 8 or 9 farthings. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. SUFFOLK ( WEST). 52.— Mildenhall ( Co.).— 5th or 6th inst., from a motor lorry at Branden.— Gent's grey cloth over- coat with blue stripe ; It. trench coat, grease marks on back ; gent's blue cloth jacket, 3- corne r slit back 1. shoulder; 3 screwdrivers ( one marked J. M.) ; pair pliers ; pair pincers. Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1901, 5ft. Win., c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, blue cloth jacket ( grease marks on back), dk. cap, It. trousers ( much too, long and torn at bottoms), black Army boots ; dirty appearance. Left by the 8.53 a. m. train 6th inst., for Liverpool- street ( L.), and carried a large parcel. Left behind an old dk. tweed jacket with red stripe, no buttons, sewn on shoulders with drab thread. Inf. to the D. C. C., Miluenhall. SUSSEX ( EAST). 53.— Hastings ( Boro.).— Ifct inst., by house- breaking ( forcing door witii instrument).— Small antique gold brooch, lover's knot, Bet 3 rubies ; do., se- t 3 corals ; lady's antique blue ename- 1 dreea ring, set 3 pearls ; 2 gold band bracelets ( one with hinge broken); gold bracelet, ring pattern, maelc « f 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, . June 8, 1921. PROPERTY STOLEN— contin ued. from gent's watch chain ; gold neckchain, snake pattern ; diamond tie- pin. claw setting, 3- grain stone ; gent's 18ct. English lever watch, maker's Lewis Samuel, Lord- street, Liverpool, on inside case, golrl dial, gold Roman numerals, black hands ( no seconds hand), keywind, engine turned case, No- 7474, very old ; single stone diamond ring, claw setting, weight of stone just over 3 grains, good quality Cape stcne.- r- Suspicion is attached to Two Men and a- Woman : 1st, b. 1881 to 1891, about 6ft., slim build, thin face, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, supposed dk. trilby hat, smart appearance.— 2nd, ( chauffeur) b. 1881 to 1891,. c. fair ; dress, It. stone colour dust coat.— 3rd ( woman), medium build, c. pale or fair. The above were seen near the scene of the crime in a Ford box motor van, painted dk. colour, sides of van painted It. colour, apparently obliterating a name and address. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 54.— Guisborough ( Co.).— 4th or 5th inst., by burglar}' ( door and window insecure).— Lady's small silver wristlet watch, white dial, black pointers, brown leather strap ; lady's gold keeper ring, broken ; lady's gold dress ring, red stone in centre, white stone each side ; lady's gold dress ring, square centre with four holes ( minus stones); and about 13s. Inf. to Supt. Thornton, Guisborough. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUFFOLK ( EAST). .55.— Halesworth ( Co.).— Perambulator, Case No. 91, 13- 5- 2.1. Thieves not yet arrested. 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. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 56.— D Division.— Adverting to Case No. 33, 23- 5- 21. Additional inf.— Transmission by pro- peller shaft and bevel. 57— L Division.— ith inst., " Ford," 1921 model T. XF- 6707. Engine No. 4213582. 20 H. P. Left hand drive ( steering). Bevel drive. Touring five seater body. Colour, body dk. blue ; chassis, wings and bonnet black ; upholstered in black leather. Excise Licence, 24- 5- 21, stolen. No Registration Book issued. 58.— S Division.— 3rd inst., " Ford " Van, 1920 model. XC- 3144. Engine No. 4071171. 20 H. P. Left hand drive ( steering). Colour green. Two name plates, diamond shape, " Allenia " thereon. Excise Licence ( green) stolen. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. The van contained a quantity of corsets, blouses and underlinen, in cardboard boxes. 59.— X Division.— Adverting to Case No. 31, 30- 5- 21. Additional inf.— Transmission by pro- peller shaft and worm. 60.— Z Division.— 4th or 5th inst., " Garford " Van, 1916 model. XC- 5123. Chassis No. 14357. Engine No. RUBM 936. 15 H. P. ( Treasury rating 20). Colour dk. green. Near side front wing slightly bent. Near hinge of tail board broken. Tyres— Simplex, solid rear ; pneumatic non- skids on front. Dixie magneto. Excise Licence, expires 30- 6- 21, stolen. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 61.— M Division.— 2nd inst., " Matchless," 1914 model, with Montgomery Sidecar. LT- 2574. Engine No. 30592. 6 H. P. Belt drive (?). Colour buff ; upholstered in green leather. Front wheel bent. Excise Licence, 1- 1- 21, stolen. Loser holds Registration Book. 62.— Z Division.— 4th inst., " Douglas," solo, W. D. 1919 model. MC- 6790. 2J H. P. ; twin ; two- speed gear. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour black ; tank green, " Douglas " thereon in white letters. Wooden pillion seat on carrier. Front mudguard stays bent. P. & H. acetylene lighting set. Thompson- Bennett magneto. Amac carbu- retter. Details of Excise Licence unknown, stolen. BRECONSHIRE. 63.— Brynmawr ( Co.).— 5th inst., " Brough," solo, 1914 model. LK- 261 ( in chalk only). Engine No. 316. 3i H. P. Belt drive. Colour, black frame and wheels, tank aluminium colour, Brough " on both sides. Twin cylinder. Rac- ing hanclle- bars with rubber grips. Bosch magneto. Brooks saddle. Amac carburetter. Nickel licence holder ( no licence). Two- speed gear box. No horn, bell, lainps or tool bag. No Registration Book i'ssded. • i Wednesday, J u n e 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— con tf. WARWICKSHIRE. 64.— Birmingham ( City).— 4th inst.,' ' Triumph," solo, 1920 model. BO- 361. Frame No. 310373. Engine No. 69666. 4 H. P. Countershaft chain drive. Colour black; tank grey with green panels. Kick start. Single cylinder. Bosch magneto. Triumph carburetter. Stepney Road Grip tyre front wheel ; Dunlop Magnum tyre back wheel. Flat semi- T. T. handle- bars with rubber grips. Electric lighting set without battery or dynamo' Excise Licence, January, 1921 ( Birmingham). Loser holds Registration Book. 65.— Coventry ( City).— 3rd inst,, " Triumph" ( Baby), 1917 model, solo. DU- 8078. Engine No. ' 2526. 2\ H. P. Usual Triumph colours. Dent rt. side of tank. Tyres— Dunlop Magnum front; Dunlop heavy rear. Miller lamps ; acety- lene, and electric lighting. Knee guards. Excise Licence, 11- 1- 21, stolen. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLE. HAMPSHIRE. 66.— Aldershot ( Co.).—" Blackburne," with Montgomery Sidecar. Cases Nos. 156, 15- 4- 21, and 62, 18- 4- 21. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 67.—- Fleetwood ( Co.).— Is anything known of the following car having been stolen or unlawfully obtained? — " Arrol- Johnston," 1919 model. Identification No. SX- 7521. Chassis number cannot be found. Engine No. 3158. 15.9 H. P. Bevel drive. Landaulette body. Colour, body olive ; chassis black ; black disc wheels ; up- holstered in black glazed leather. Gear box No. 4511. C. A. V. lighting set. Marston's Mark2 radiator No. 57988. Fan No. 105 B. Fellow's magneto. PROPERTY FOUND IN THE POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. HAMPSHIRE. 68.— Alton ( Co.).— Found in the possession of George Franklin, C. R. O. No. 2057- 01, Case No. 80, 3- 6- 21.— Gent's 9ct. open face keyless watch, No. 46351 ; 9ct. curb double albert, Kruger half- sovereign and silver sovereign- case, initials J. M. L. thereon, attached ; heavy plain gold ring ; snake ring, set 3 diamonds ; iin. cold steel chisel, and 8 skeleton keys. Enters saloon bars of hotels, watches his opportunity, and when the attendants are busy, proceeds upstairs and steals anything of value, chiefly jewellery. Inf. to Supt. Reuben, Alton. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Seaforth ( Co.).— Remanded till 10th inst., charged with larceny.— James Smith, ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1894, 5ft. 84in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, slight sandy moustache mole 1. cheek, back of neck, and 1. side of throat; dress, dk. brown jacket, dk. grey vest with orange and green stripe running through, brown corduroy trousers, purple scarf, dk. grey cap, black clogs. Native of Belfast. Found in his possession :— 2 razors, black hafts, Old English and maker's name Bennett on blades, very heavy, in good condition ; alarm clock in brown wooden case, cream dial, gold centre, black fingers and numerals. Stated that he found the razors in a dustbin between Chorley and Preston, and the clock in a dustbin near Southport. Came to this country from Ireland in October, 1920, visited Scotland until November, and since then has been tramping the country sleeping at casual wards. Has visited Lancashire and Yorkshire during the past 2 mos. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. LINCOLNSHIRE. 70.— Spalding ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 36, 27- 5- 21, the bicycle described therein has been identified as stolen from Dereham, Norfolk. RE- CONVICTIONS. 71.— Frank Jarvis, C. R. O. No. 6240- 20, was sentenced at Bury St. Edmunds Ass., 1- 6- 21, to 3 yrs. pen. for larceny from bank and shooting witli intent. See Case No. 22, 7- 2- 21. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 72.— Ernest Gerwig, C. R. O. No. 4822- 18, was sentenced at C. C. C., 1- 6- 21, to 8 mos. impt. for being a suspected person, possessing house- breaking implements by night, and breaking and entering. See Case No. 30, 6- 5- 21. 73.— John Ayres, C. R. O. No. 1717- 05, was sentenced at Willesden P. Sess. ( L.), 2- 6- 21, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 1- 6- 21. 3 mos. impt. for failing to notify etiange of address. See Case No. 182, 18- 5- 21. 83.— John Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 150642, was sentenced at South Shields Pol. Ct., 3- 6- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for being found on enclosed premises. See Case No. 15, 3- 6- 21. 84.— Margaret Barnes, C. R. O. No. 19688- 16, was sentenced at C. C. C., 1- 6- 21, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 123, 25- 5- 21. 74— David Adamson, C. R. O. No. 789- 14, was sentenced as Peter Paton, at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 30- 5- 21, to 6 and 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 142, 25- 5- 21. 85.— Samuel Mercer, C. R. O. No. 21200- 20, was sentenced at Salford Hundred Sess., 30- 5- 21, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 9, 20- 5- 21. 75.— Arthur Dixon, C. R. O. No. 8382- 14, was sentenced at C. C. C., 1- 6- 21, to 12 mos. impt. for attempted churchbreaking. See Case No. 62, 6- 5- 21. 76.— Joe Marshall, C. R. O. No. 44- 07, was sentenced at Bolton- by- Bowland Pol. Ct., 30- 5- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 66, 30- 5- 21. 77.— Charles Webber, C. R. O. No. 1699- 98, was sentenced at C. C. C., 1- 6- 21, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p el. for housebreaking and being a h. c. See Case No. 105, 4- 5- 21. 78— Harry Manning, C. R. O. No. 14615- 20, Case No. 126, 15- 4- 21, was sentenced as Harold William Manning, at Market Weighton P. Sess., 3- 6- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for cycle- stealing ( 2 cases). 79.— Jack P. Hawkins, C. R. O. No. 22848- 19, Case No. 113, 16- 3- 21, was sentenced at Stroud Pol. Ct., 27- 5- 21, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. 80.— Robert H. Williams, C. R. O. No. S/ 167526. was, at C. C. C., 31- 5- 21, bound over in £ 5 for 2 yrs. for fraudulent conversion. See Case No. 20, 11- 4- 21. si.— Herbert Thomas, C. R. O. No. 10184- 18, was sentenced at Doncaster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 31- 5- 21, to 2 mos. impt. for loitering. See Case No. 9, 30- 5- 21. 82.— Arthur Lewis, C. R. O. No. 1392- 05, was sentenced at Birmingham Pol. Ct., 25- 5- 21, to SO.— Edward West, C. R. O. No. 12723- 19, was sentenced as Ernest Cox, at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 2- 6- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for lar- ceny— bailee, and breach of recognizance. See Case No. 79, 27- 5- 21. 87.— Frederick Wynsdale, C. R. O. No. 21232- 17, was, at Sheffield ( City) P. Sess., 1- 6- 21, discharged. See Case No. 19, 1- 6- 21. 88.— James Kilnock, C'. R. O. No. 2079- 01, was sentenced at Cumberland Ass., 2- 6- 21, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d. for burglary ( 2 cases) and being a h. c. See Case No. 30, 11- 4- 21. 89.— Albert Frederick Copping, C. R. O. No. 424- 17, was sentenced at Suffolk Ass. ( Burv St. Ed- munds), 1- 6- 21, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 100, 13- 5- 21. 90.— William Berry, C. R. O. No. 303- 15, was sentenced at Worcester ( City) Sess., 31- 5- 21, to 4 yrs. pen. Cases of larceny, fraud, etc., from Birmingham, Cheltenham, St. Ives, Newport Pagnell, St. Neote, Cambridge, Workington and Whitehaven were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 21, 22- 4- 21. '. H. - Harry Jones, C. R. O. No. 732- 00, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Sess., 25- 5- 21, to 18 mos. impt. fqr fraud. See Case No. 47, 15- 4- 21. 92.— Stephen Clarke, C. R. O. No. 144- 06, was sentenced at C. C. C., 31- 5- 21, to 12 mos. impt. for larceny ( 3 oases). See Case No. 19, 6- 5- 21. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 RE- CONVICTIONS continued. 93.— Evan Peter Evans, C. R. O. No. S/ l 12612, was sentenced at Carnarvon Ass., 2- 6- 21, to 12 mos. impt. for bigamy. Pre. con. of larceny at ABER- CYNON, MOUNTAIN ASH and PONTYPRIDD. 94.— George Payne, C. R. O. No. 2919- 01, was sentenced as Michael O' Callaghan, at Birmingham Pol. Ct., 1- 6- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of embezzlement, larceny, horsestealing, burglarv, shopbreaking, warehousebreaking, fraud and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM ( Mick Callaghan), BIRMINGHAM, NORTH SHIELDS, SHEFFIELD, SKIPTON ( George Pavne), MAN- CHESTER and LIVERPOOL ( Michael O'Calla- ghan). con. of burglary, larceny, housebreakifig, attempted housebreaking, possessing housebreaking imple- ments, and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( Charles Walters and Wallace) and on C, D, F, G, P, V and X. 100.— William Scott, C. R. O. No. S/ 90331, Case No. 106, 29- 4- 21, was sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Ct., 3- 6- 21, to 8 mos. impt. for fraud ( 3 cases). 101.— Hubert Hardiker, C. R. O. No. 9545- 14, was sentenced at C. C. C., 31- 5- 21, to 18 mos. impt. for burglary, being found armed by night, with intent to assault and rob. A case ' of larceny at CHES- TERFIELD was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 76, 22- 4- 21. 95 — William Henry Roberts, C. R. O. No. 2420- 00, was sentenced as George Dixon, at Walsall Pol. Ct., 23- 5- 21, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, larceny, fraud and minor offences at DARLING- TON ( George Dixon), LICHFIELD, WALSALL, SUTTON COLDFIELD, NUNEATON, MUCH WENLOCK ( William Henry Roberts) and HANDSWORTH ( William Roberts). 102.— Alfred Denscombe, C. R. O. No. 10747- 16. was sentenced at Coventry ( City) Pol. Ct., 20- 5- 21, to 28 days impt. See Case No' 12, 23- 5- 21. 103.— George Brown, C. R. O. No. S/ 39157, was sentenced at Oswestry ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 2- 0- 21, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 22, 1- 6- 21. 9ii — Frank Blandford, C. R. O. No. 5634- 19, was sentenced at Middlesex Sess., ( L.), 4- 6- 21, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention for wandering, having no visible means of subsistence. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at MARKET DRAYTON, ST. HELENS and on L. 104.— James P. Platt, C. R. O. No. 4320- 19, was sentenced at Kidderminster '. Boro.) Pol. Ct. 3- 0- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases), a further case being taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 25, 1- 6- 21. 97.- Evelyn M. Luff, C. R. O. No. 23098- 20, was sentenced at Harlow Pol. Ct., 21- 5- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud. Pre. con. of larceny at HERTFORD. 105. William Mobey, C. R. O. No. 7472- 19, was sentenced as Thomas Colgan, at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 10- 5- 21. to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 108,4- 5- 21. 98.— James McBride, C. R. O. No. 835- 12, was sentenced at Salford Hundred Sess.. 30- 5- 21. to 15 mos. impt. for shopbreaking, pavilion breaking ( 2 cases) and larceny. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, housebreaking, shopbreaking, larcenv and minor offences at MANCHESTER, ECCLES, SALFORD and SALE. 106.— John Perry, C. R. O. No. S/ 27010, was sentenced at Birmingham Pol, Ct., 31- 5- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 15.27- 5- 21. 107.— Beatrice Rodgers, C. R. O. No. 256- 21, was sentenced at Worcester Ass., 3- 6- 21, to 3 yra. Borstal Detention. See Case No. 21,2- 5- 21. 99.— Frederick Jones, aliases Henry Long, James Walters. Charles Scott, Charles Burton. Burnham. Dye, and Frederick Thomas. C. R. O. No. 2260- 01. was sentenced at C. C. C., 1- 6- 21. to 3 yre. pen. and 5 yra. p. d. for housebreaking and being a h. c. Pre. 108.- Arthur George, C. R. O. No. 4439- 19, was sentenced at Havant Pol. Ct., 3- 0- 21, to 3 anil 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 81, 3- 6- 21. 12 THE POLICE^ GAZETTE. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BRECONSHERE. 109.— Brynniawr ( Co.).— For stealing a horse ( recovered, sold at Hay, 12th ult.).— Reginald George Crockett, C. R. O. No. 13987- 17, Case No. 75, 23- 5- 21, b. 1896, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. It. brown, round face, believed small brown moustache, burn scars on head, rt. jaw and neck, gold coloured teeth upper jaw, lost end of rt. middle finger ; dress, grey sports jacket, grey flannel trousers, It. trilby hat, collar and tie, brown shoes. A labourer ; native of Mitcheldean. Pre. con. of receiving, horsestealing, larceny and minor offences at GLOUCESTER, HEREFORD, EBBW VALE ( Reginald George Crockett) and LITTLEDEAN ( Reginald Godfrey Crockett). Will probably be found among low class horse dealers. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Brynmawr. DERBYSHIRE.- 110.— Chesterfield ( Co.).— For stealing a bicycle ( recovered) at Staveley. 2nd inst.— A Man, b. 1898 to 1901, 5ft, 7 or' 8in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, thin face, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit ( purple handkerchief in pocket of jacket), collar and tie, It. cap, black boots ( believed rubber soles and heels), of respectable appearance. Inf. to the D. C. C., Chesterfield. HAMPSHIRE. 111.— Fareham ( Co.).— For obtaining pair beets : and £ 3 10s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque) at Bishops Waltham, 14th ult. Cohen, alias John Martin Collins, b. 1872, 5ft. 10 or 1 lin., rather stout build, clean shaven, wears pince- nez ; dress, blue, brown or grey suit, trilby hat. A com- mercial traveller in the pottery trade ; native of Australia. Absconded, 14th ult., in a motor car. Accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), b. about 1901, rather slight build ; and baby, age about 18 mos. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Knox, Fareham. 112.— Fareham ( Co.).— For bastardy arrears at Havant,— Charles Barradell, b. about 1870, medium height, c. jSfresh, h. and. moustache ginger, e. blue ; dress, grey or fawn raincoat, trilby hat; respect- able appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Knox, Fareham. LANCASHIRE. 113.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( servant) £ 150, 3rd inst.— Peter Fletcher, b. 1894, 5ft. 7in., c. pale, h. It., clean shaven, scar over rt. eye dress, blue serge or grey check suit, butterfly collar, bow tie, hard felt hat ( worn at back of head), low shoes. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 114.— Skerton ( Co.).— Joseph Fell, Case No. 105, 1- 6- 21. is identical with Joseph Fell, C. R. O. No. S/ 66196, b. 1879, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar end of rt. thumb, birthmark 1. hand. A greengrocer ; native of Chowbent. Pre. con. of conspiracy and minor offences at BOLTON. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Whitfield, Skerton. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 115.— Remanded at Chesterfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with larceny— Ernest William Jelley, C. R. O. No. 4053- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A carpenter; native of London. Pre. con. of horsestealing at- WOKINGHAM. 110.— Remanded at Marylebcnc Pol. Ct. ( L.)— D Division case— till 9th inst., charged as Sarah Wilson with larceny ( shoplifting). Took wearing apparel from various counters and concealed the property underneath her skirt,- Sarah Jones,, aliases Margaret Connor, Esther Watts, Sarah Watson, Sarah Smith, Mary Brown, C. R. O. No. 861- 01, b. 1881, 5ft,. stout build, c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, of gipsy appearance ; dress, white blouse, navy blue serge skirt, long fawn coat, blue silk toque ( trimmed pansies and red berries), black Wednesday, June 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. boots. An ironer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BRIGHTON ( Sarah Wilson), in CITY OF LONDON ( Ellen Wilson) and on A, D, E, F and Y. 117.— Remanded at Cullompton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst.. charged as John Hambly with causing grievous bodily harm.— John Collings, C. R. O. No. 845- 13, b. 1883, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A blacksmith ; native of Fowey. Pre. con. of larceny at TORPOINT, CROWN- HILL, BODMIN, PLYMOUTH, LISKEARD, CIRENCESTER ( John Collings) and BICESTER ( John Hambley). 118.— Remanded at Walsall ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as Arthur Wainwright with housebreaking.— George Wilson, C. R. O. No. 2179- 07, b. 1874, oft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, 3rd finger both hands deformed, cut scar over rt. eye, boil scar near point of 1. jaw ; dress, blue suit, grey Army socks, check cloth cap, black boots. A labourer; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at STRANGEWAYS, BLACKBURN. ALTRIN- CHAM ( George Wilson), BIRMINGHAM, OLD HILL ( Arthur Carless), ATHERSTONE ( Walter James), DEWSBURY ( William Harris). 119.— Remanded at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged as Charles Morcombe with fraud.— Charles Morcambe Treleaven, C. R. O. No. S/ 154285, b. 1862. 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue. An insurance broker ; native of Cornwall. Pre. con. of fraud at Leeds ( Charles Morecombe Treleaven) and SHEFFIELD ( Charles Treleaven). 120.— Remanded at St. Ives ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Robert Griffiths, C. R. O. No. 5015- 21, b. 1889, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Prestatyn. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence, at MANCHESTER. 121.— Remanded at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with pavilionbreaking.— Ernest Banks, C. R. O. No. 774- 11, b. 1885,5ft. 2iin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar under 1. ear, scar forehead. A stoker; native of Stoke- on- Trent, Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at HANLEY, STOKE and CREWE. 122.— Remanded at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct., till 8th inst., charged with stealing a motor cycle.— Arthur Horsfall, C. R. O. No. 8212- 21. b. 1893, 5ft. 9iin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at RIPON. 123.— Remanded at St. Ives ( Hunts) Pol. Ct., till 13th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Joseph Graham, C. R. O. No. 14343- 19, b. 1886, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar 1. eyebrow. A soldier ; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of larceny and attemp- ted larceny on P. 124.— Remanded at Torquay ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as John Samuel Parker with shopbreaking.— John Parker, C. R. O. No. S/ 171793,. b. 1892, 5ft, 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A labourer ; native of Cornwall. Pre. con. of larceny at LOUTH. BOSTON ( John Parker) and NEW- PORT ( I. of W.), ( John Samuel Parker). 125.— Remanded at Wisbech ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as Michael O'Neill with larceny— Lawson Herbert Preston, C. R. O. No. 16715- 20' b. 1895, 5ft. 10£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. broAvn. Pre. con. of receiving at DUBLIN. 126.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst,. charged as John Stannier with burglarv.— George Clarke, C. R. O. No. 2101- 01. 111. Cir., 95- 25, b. 1862, 5ft. 5} in„ c. fresh, h. dk! brown, e. grey, miner's marks forehead, fleshy mole 1. cheek, thumb rt. hand crushed. A shoemaker ; native of Crewe. Ptre. con. of receiving, larceny, warehousebreaking, burglary, housebreaking aiicl minor offences at MANCHESTER. LONGTON, NEWCASTLE UNDER- LYME. HANLEY BURSLEM. SHFField W^ KEI- IELD. BARNSLEY and ROTHERHAM. For jortrait see Case No,. 15J, Supplement B ( Vol. VIII.). CHESHIRE. 127.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— Reminded till 13th inst,, charged with obtaining feed rnd lodgings by false pr. tenets.— Charles Morcomb, b. 1850,5ft. 8£ in proportionate build, c. fresh, h. Stnd moustache grey, e. grey ; dress, black jacket, blue vest, white collar, black tie, fawn raincoat, shabby appearance. Stated he is a native of Cranboume, Cornwall, and that he is a canvasser for books published by the Waverley Book Co., and the Gresham Publishing U THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. Co. Called on loser and asked for lodgings, stating that he was Dr. Morcomb of Birkenhead Boro. Hospital ( false), that he had come from Sheffield, and was training eight students at above Hospital. Took up residence c n 27th ult., and a week later, when asked to pay his account, stated he was going to meet four other students who were arriving at Liverpool, and that he would return for tea and pay his account then. He returned later and produced a slip of paper which he purported to be a cheque, and stated that he would not be albe to cash same until the following morning as it required the signature of a doctor at the hospital. See Case 119 current issne. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. pair lady's shoes,' size 4, stamped Camdonian ; 2 pairs gent's boots ; 7 pairs children's boots, sizes 10 and 13 ; emerald and grey woollen jumper ; 2 lady's navy blue poplin blouses ; 2 boy's brown tweed suits ; grey tweed tunic suit; child's white poplin dress, blue and pink embroidery ; lady's white and sky blue blouse ; 2 children's white silk dresses, 18in. long ; 3 lady's shirt blouses ; 7 pairs gent's under pants, stamped Queenland Wool ; 10 pairs lady's woollen combinations ; 3 gent's shirts, stripe print ; 6 lady's wool vests ; 6 lady's wool bodices ; 2 lady's print voile jumper blouses ; 3 brown and white Turkish towels ; 2 pairs lady's artificial silk stockings ; lady's blue and white overall : 3 lady's white silk blouses ; 2 children's white silk dresses ; 12 pairs gent's polo collars, sizes 15 and 15i ; 4 pairs boy's tweed trousers ; 12 pairs gent's braces : 4 boy's jerseys; 7 lady's skirts ( grey. dk. brown and mauve). Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. NORFOLK. 128— Norwich ( City).— Remanded till 13th inst., concerned with William Harper, C. R. O. No. 21904- 17. Case No. 16 current issue, charged with larceny. - William Stratulis, b. 1S98, 5ft. 4 or 5in., pro- portionate build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, birth mark 1. ear ; dress, dk. grev mixture suit, fawn raincoat, trilby hat, black boots. A marine engineer ; native of Liverpool. Is in possession of a pedlar's certificate, issued at Liverpool, April. 1921. See also Case No. 131 current issue. Inf. to Sapt. Roythorne, Norwich. APPREHENSIONS. 1- — Cumberland and Westmorland. Carlisle ( City).— James Burke, Case No. 85, 18- 5- 21. at Whitehaven. PROPERTf STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 130.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— 6th inst., by wane*- housebreaking ( forcing window at rear' at Sea- oo: nk\— Cent's dk. grey < vervx .. t : 12 pairs lady's black ribbed stockings ; navy with crv* n > tnpe \ » « H> Uen jumper : 3 pairs girl's •. s ; pair girl's- hoots ; pair boy's boots: 4 pairs ladv s boots; PROPERTY FOUND IN THE POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. NORFOLK. 131.— Norwich ( Co.).— Found in the possession of William Harper, C. R. O. No. 21904- 17. and William Stratulis ( both remanded till 13th inst,, charged with larceny, vide Case No. 128 current issue.)— Crocodile skin cigarette- case, white metal fastenings, worn ; black leather note- case, slightly soiled ; brown suede note- case, with compart- ments for 10s. and £ 1 notes, new ; brown suede pocket wallet, with compartments for letters stamps and currency notes, slightly soiled ; do., " worn and soiled ; pair gold coloured pince- nez, in black leather case, Conlon & Sons. Mount Pleasant. Liverpool, on case ; 2 silver matchboxes, chased, worn ; old penknife, silver handle, decor- ated with rose and thistle design ; lady's silver watch, keywind, No. 87911, with black leather guard and small silver cross attached ; pair nail scissors, tortoiseshell cn grips, in old brown leather case : pair scissors, medium size new ; silver Services Rendered badge, safety chain attached ; gent's silver mounted partridge cane. Inf. to Supt. Roythorne, Norwich. RE- CONVICTIONS. 132.— Claude Jackson, C. R. O. No. S 143062. was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Pol. C't., 28- 5- 21. to 2 and 2 mos. impt. icon?.) for larcenv ( 2 eases) See Case No. 32.25- 5- 21. Wednesday, June 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION— continued. RE- CONVICTIONS— contin ued. 133.— John Thomas Brook, C. R. O. No. 11507- 18, was sentenced at Boston ( Boro.) P. Sess., 3- 6- 21, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 18,3- 6- 21. 134.— Willie Murphy, C. R. O. No. 1944- 18, was sentenced at Boston ( Boro.) P. Sess., 3- 6- 21, to 6 mis. impt. See Case No. 21, 3- 6.21. 135.- Benjamin A. O'Brien, C. R. O. No. 18926- 20, was sentenced at Stockport ( Boro.) Po], Ct., 3- 0- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 65,30- 5- 21. 136.— Mary E. Bond, C. R. O. No. 17150- 19, was sentenced at Lytham Pol. Ct., 3- 6- 21, to 4 mos. impt. Seo Case No. 27, 1- 6- 21. 137.— William Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 108314, was sentenced at Cheltenham P. Sess., 2- 6- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 10, 30- 5- 21. | 138.— Sidney Ferris, C. R. O. No. 22412- 18, was sentenced at North London Pol. Ct., 3- 6- 21, to 28 days impt. See Case No. 20, 25.5- 21, ( 139.— Wilhelm Gerwig, C. R. O. No. 16003- 14. was sentenced at C. C. C., 1- 6- 21, to 8 mos. impt. for being a suspected person, possessing housebreaking implements by night and shopbreaking. A case of larceny at Watford was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 31, 6- 5- 21. j 140 — James Crompton, C. R. O. No. 1188- 13, was sentenced at Bolton Pol. Ct., 2- 6- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for stealing money by trick. Pre. con. of lareenv. fraud and horsestealing at CHORLEY, CREWE, WARRINGTON ( Herbert Hodgkinson), PRESTON ( Herbert Crawford) and MAIDSTONE ( James Crompton). 141.— Cecil Butler, C. R. O. No. S/ 83002, was sentenced as Charles Butler, at Wallasey Pol. Ct., 27- 5- 21, to 4 mos. irapt. for larceny— servant. Pre. con. i f larceny on N. PllaMd UD PaUi^ ad faf HLL HIND'I Stafceiwr Odea tj LM [ oc . LLR.',..! U Fell?* I'JW.- I I • w Bcnuwf Yaid. Laadaa, B. W. L Wednesday, June 8, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 16 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. EAST LOTHIAN. 142.— Haddington ( Co.).— For obtaining board and lodgings by false pretences at Dunbar.— Sidney H. Beckley ( may be false), b. about 1861, about 5ft. lOin., stout build, h. and moustache dk. ( turning grey) ; dress, blue serge suit, black hard felt hat, double linen collar, dk. tie, has a tweed overcoat which he seldom wears. Took lodgings at a hotel, 12th April, stated he was a lecturer on his way to London, and had decided to stay a few days at Dunbar. Left 14th ult., to go to Edinburgh, and failed to return. His luggage consisted of an imitation leather suit- case, which he left behind. Also left behind a woollen undervest with the name E. W. Stokoe on a piece of linen sewn on inside at back of neck, and 2 linen collars with Beckley thereon. The excuse he gave for having so little luggage was that he had lost all his effects, including his lecturing papers, in a hotel fire quite recently at Barnstaple. Devon. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Snowie, Haddington. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 143.— Neath ( Co).— For stealing £ 32 from a dwelling house at Briton Ferry. 4th inst.— Robert Leonard Evans, C. R. O. No. 6371- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, 1. middle finger bent 1st joint, slightly paralysed 1. side ; dress, dk. grey suit and cap, collar and tie, black boots. A labourer ; native of Briton Ferry. Pre. con. of burglary and larceny at SWANSEA and NEATH. A youth ans-. vering the description of Evans booked to Cardiff via Briton Ferry by the 8.15 p. m. train, 4th inst., and may re- book to Durham. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. 144.— Swansea ( Boro.).— For obtaining bj' false pretences ( worthless cheque), 1st inst.— Black mare pony, aged, about I2i to 13 hands, scar near fore leg just above fetlock, answers to name of Polly ; set of black harness, silver mounts ; dk. green Ralli cart, diamond shape inlaid at each side, rubber tyres, rather large for pon}'.— E. Allen, b. 1881 ' to 1883, 6ft., slight build, stoops sligitly, c. dk., h. dk. ( straight), dk. moustache, long pointed nose, thin features ; dress, dk. grey s lit, It. cap ( usually worn well over forehead), brown boots. A horse dealer ; native of London. Accompanied by Jennie Allen ( believed wife, not wanted), b. 1881. 5ft. 5in., h. brown, e. blue ; dress, blue serge skirt, green or blue sports coat ; and a girl, age 5 yrs. Talked of going to Brixham, b it believed to have gone to London. Attends horse fails, etc., and may be found in the company of low class dealers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. 145.— Swansea ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee), 2 diamond rings ( recovered), on or about 1- 3- 21.— George Hunter, b. 1883, about 5ft. 7 or 8in., well built, c. fresh, h. It., e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, soft collar and tie, brown velour hat, black boots, wearing Burberry overcoat. Obtained the rings from loser stating that he had a buyer for same and would return in about half an hour, which he failed to do. He afterwards pledged the rings in London, and later obtained a loan of £ 5 on the ticket. Has played as a professional for Hull and Portsmouth Association Football clubs. Is well known at Birmingham. Accom- panied by Tom Jones, alias Long Tom ( not wanted). They usually attend race meetings working the ' Spinning Jenny," and associate with bookmakers and low- class betting men. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. ' NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 146.— Nottingham ( City).— For obtaining credit by fraud ( long firm).— John Pack ( believed false), b. 1871, to 1876, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. grey ( bald top), wears eyeglasses, large head, very small hands and feet, 1. index finger deformed, has a habit of standing with his hands behind back, looking over the top of his glasses and rising on his toes when talking. Took premises in four different districts, to be used as warehouses, inserted an advertise- ment in the local papers :— Wanted, suitable men to open up wholesale depots in other towTis, first class security indispensable— Pack's Pack's, Fisher Gate, Nottingham. Appointed applicants as managers to local branches, having first obtained substantial deposits from them, he then obtained goods from firms throughout the country, placed them in the warehouses and employed a number of females to make these and other goods into parcels which were labelled Packs 3d. Packs. On 13th ult., removed the bulk of his stock to auction marts, persuaded the auctioneer in each case to advance him £ 50 on the goods, and absconded the following day. Stated he had lived near Boston, and that he had failed for £ 2000 in a business at Manchester. Was visited by a woman ( stated to be his wife) and 3 children. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham.