/ PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1921 No. 131, VOL. VIII. Ail 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, LONDON, S. W. 1. 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 oj Police of the Metropolis SPECIAL NOTICE METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— Special attention is called to the below described man, with a view to effecting his early arrest.— James Dickenson, G. R. O. No. 17887- 19, Case No. 120, 22- 7- 21, b. 1891, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. of forehead and on chin. A hotel porter ; native of London. Pre. con. of uttering a forged bank note on N. Inf. to above office. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 9, 1921. ^ APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 2.— Newbury ( Co.).— For fraudulent con- version, 29- 6- 21.— F. H. Bearn, b. 1871, 5ft. llin., stout build, c. florid, grey moustache ( waxed), wears pince- nez. Was employed as a traveller in wines and spirits and was entrusted by his firm with a sum of money to deliver to another person. Is well known to publicans in neighbourhood of Tunbridge Wells, Petersfield, Horsham, Alton and Southampton. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Maunders, Newbury. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Derby ( Boro.).— For embezzling £ 138 10s. whilst serving as an officer in the Defence Corps, July last.— John Ray Simpson, b. 1891, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. ( believed) blue, small dk. moustache ( clipped short), gunshot wound 1. arm, one finger 1. hand contracted ; dress ( usually), blue serge suit, soft collar, tie, grey trilby hat, brown boots or shoes ; respectable appearance. A tailor. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. DORSETSHIRE. 4.— Dorchester ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 8- 9- 21.— W. J. Dent ( probabty false), b. 1876 to 1881, 5ft, 7 or 8in., well built, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, carried pair kid gloves, gentlemanly appearance. Wrote to a local firm of builders, using printed paper on which he described himself as an architect, and giving his address as Hatfield, Herts, asking if they would like to tender for the erection of a surgery and garage. Stated application for quantities would have to be accompanied by a deposit of £ 2 in Treasury notes ( to be returned upon receipt of tender), and that arrangements would be made to place the drawings at their disposal. Losers forwarded £ 2 deposit, but heard nothing further. Stayed in lodgings at Hatfield from 4th to 11th September, ordered the above mentioned paper from a printer there, left on the latter date stating he was going to London. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hussey, Dorchester. 5.— Poole ( Co.).— For stealing— trick, bicycle ( recovered), at Upper Parkstone, 25th ult.— A Man, b. about 1891, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. dk., h. dk. ( curly), discoloured teeth, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, It. trilby hat or cap, black boots, may be wearing black leggings ; in possession of blue Naval mackintosh. Also called at several garages and endeavoured to obtain by false pretences, motor tyres, tubes, etc., stating they were for a Major Barclay ( false) ; also for one of the Directors, Barclay's Bank. Stayed at a Bournemouth Hotel from 23rd to 25th ult., signed the register O. C. Foster, Daimlers, Ltd., London, and obtained loan of 15s., leaving as security motor driver's licence, issued in London in name of Frederick Charles Davis, 11, Westbourne- street, Sloane- square, London, S. W. I, No. 283072, dated 3- 11- 19, renewed 5- 11- 20. Inf. to Supt. Sprackling, Poole. 6.— Poole ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Union, 2- 9- 21.— William Hunt, b. 1885,5ft. 7 or8in., c. fair ( rather sunburnt), h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, slightly round- shouldered, slight stoop when walking ; dress, It. grey tweed suit, It. velour trilby hat, brown band, or It. cap. Accompanied by Edith Harriett Garland, b. 1895, 5ft. 5in., c. dk., h. black ; dress, full length saxe blue coat, black hat with yellow band, white stockings, black shoes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sprackling, Poole. ESSEX. 7.— Brentwood ( Co.).— For stealing quantity builder's tools ;. gent's mackintosh ; 2 pairs rubber boots, etc., at Laindon, on or about 3rd inst.— Patrick Kelly, b. about 1876, 5ft. 9in., medium build, h. black ( turning grey), moustache brown, e. grey, walks very erectly, Irish accent. A labourer ; native of Ireland. May be found at common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Boyce, Brentwood. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 8.— Lydney ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and £ 2 10s. by false pretences, 28th ult.— A Man, who gave name of Morgan, b. about 1881, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. dk., h. dk. ( turning grey at sides), e. grey, clean shaven, 1. thumb nail discoloured, apparently due to recent blow, very plausible ; dress, dk. suit, black boots ( K make), carrying a brown attache- case. Stated he was a native of Bristol. Stayed at a hotel and informed landlord that he had a poultry farm, that he was. frequently passing through Lydney with pro- visions in his Vauxhall car, with which he had an accident, and which had been taken to Shirley's garage at Chepstow for repairs. The same morning he left the hotel and during his absence a telephone message was received to the effect that Mr. Mohan's. / / / Wednesday, November 9, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. car was ready and that cost of repairs was £ 7 10s. Shortly afterwards accused returned to the hotel and was informed of the message. He then told the landlord that the cost of repairs was more than he had expected, and as he had only £ 5, asked for a loan of £ 2 10s. for about half- an- hour. This amount was given him, and he left ostensibly to fetch the car, but failed to return. It was subsequently ascertained that no car had been sent to the garage for repairs and no telephone message had been sent. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Shelswell, Lydney. HAMPSHIRE. 9.— Alton ( Co.).— For stealing £ 23 at Standford, between 1st ult. and 4th inst.— James Winchester, b. 1902, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. dk. ; dress, dk. suit, cap or bowler hat, black boots ; respectable appearance. A pantry boy ; native of Bramshott. Had in his possession small frame black enamelled bicycle, large bell and acetylene lamp attached. May endeavour to enlist in Army or Navy or to obtain employment on board ship. Inf. to Supt. Reuben, Alton. LANCASHIRE. 10.— Bolton ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee), 9ct. bar brooch, about 2in. long, with round centre for monogram ; 18ct. engagement ring, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ( 1 diamond missing).— John Bennett, C. R. O. No. 11236- 14, Cases Nos. 370, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.) and 293, Supplement B ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1893, 5ft. 6| in., stout build, c. dk., h. black, e. grey- hazel, clean shaven ; dress, grey or blue serge suit, grey cap or trilby hat, collar, tie, black shoes. A collier ; native of Chorlev. Pre. con. of larceny at CHOR- LEY, PRESTON, BLACKPOOL and CREWE. Made the acquaintance of a young woman. 31st ult., stated he was traveller for a firm of jewellers in Carlisle and induced her to entrust him with above property for the purpose of having same converted and repaired. Left 3rd inst. saying he had to meet the manager of his firm. Inf. to the C. C., Bolton. 11.— Liverpool ( City).— Case No. 14, 2- 11- 21, cancelled. Harry Reid not now wanted ( warrant withdrawn). 12.— Manchester ( City).— James Booth, Case No. 104, 19- 10- 21, is identical with James Booth, C. R. O. No. 1799- 06, Case No. 13, 4- 7- 19, b. 1878, 5ft. lin., c. ruddy, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar and K 3 coal mark 1. temple. A painter ; native of Chester- field. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at CHESTERFIELD and SHEFFIELD. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 13.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) small reed box organ, brass corners, carried on a perambulator, at Ancoats. — Tom Bridge, b. 1881, 5ft. llin., good build, clean shaven, 1. arm amputated ; dress, blue jersey, elk. jacket and trousers, cap, black boots. Hired the above from loser, 6th May, for a week and failed to return same. Travels the country and frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 14.— Rawtenstall ( Co.).— For stealing by trick ( ringing the changes), 3rd inst.— A Man, b. 1891, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c., h. and e. dk., clean shaven, South country accent ; dress, brown suit, grey trilby hat, blue striped collar, dk. knitted tie, grey spats, respectable appearance. Called at a shop where a boy was temporarily in charge, bought a packet of cigarettes, tendered a 10s. note and was given 9s. 6d. change. He then asked if it was a £ 1 note he had given and requested to see it. The 10s. note was handed back to him, and he then gave the boy a 10s. note and 10s. silver and asked for £ 1 note in place. A £ 1 note was given and he asked for 6d. change for the cigarettes which was also given him. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Rawtenstall. 15.— Warrington ( Boro.).— For stealing ( trick) 15th ult., gent's Unity bicycle, black enamelled with yellow lines, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, Dunlop tyre back, No. 2813 on frame, rubber pedals, upturned handle- bars, Brooks saddle, rim brakes, metal mudguards, acetylene lamp on front, tool- bag and pump attached.— A Man, b. 1881 to 1883, 5ft. 4in., stiff build, h. and e. dk., clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. grey cap, collar and tie. The above machine was stored in a shed in the yard of a house close to a football ground, on payment. Several men view football matches from the vard wall and the bicycles stored with numbered tickets attached could be plainly seen. Accused stated the above bicycle belonged to him and that be had lost the storage ticket, but as he gave the number on the machine it was handed over to him. It was afterwards ascertained that he was one of a party of men who had been standing on the yard wall whilst the match was in progress. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. 16.— Ulverston ( Co.).— For obtaining 7 tons of potatoes by false pretences at Allithwaite, 22nd and 25th ult.— A Man, who gave the name of William Thomas Martin, b. 1893, 5ft. 6 or 7in., \ \ r THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 9, 1921. ^ APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. h. dk., clean shaven, prominent gold tooth rt. upper jaw, very plausible ; dress, It. grey suit, It. brown mackintosh ( very short, bottom having been cut off and hemmed up), new It. check cap, soft collar and It. spotted tie, black shoes. Called on a farmer, represented he was a wholesale potato dealer and wanted potatoes for his customers. Was riding a Douglas 2f h. p. motor cycle, which he obtained by false pretences at Kendal, No. EC- 970, taxation licence No. 253110, issued 11- 1- 21 to 31- 12- 21, and is in possession of motor driver's, licence No. 8670, issued 5- 9- 21, to Samuel Salmon, 121, High- gate, Kendal, which he borrowed at time of obtaining the motor cycle. May now be using name of Salmon. Identical with A. E. Proctor, Case No. 90, 7- 10- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Ulverston. WARWICKSHIRE. 20.— Rugby ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 3 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 24th ult.— A Man who gave the name of Cyril Austin Freeman, b. 1891 to 1893, 6ft., thin build, c. pale, h. black ( brushed back), e. blue, thin face, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, navy blue suit, It. grey trilby hat, black boots. Induced the proprietor of a restaurant to cash cheque No. 320/ A. 37470, drawn on London, Joint, City and Midland Bank, Plymouth Branch. The cheque has since been returned marked No Account. Accompanied by another Man ( not wanted), b. about 1891, 5ft. 5 or 6in., h. It. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, dk. grey trilby hat. Appears identical with Cyril Freeman, Case No. 114, 4- 11- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Clarke, Rugby. LINCOLNSHIRE. 17.— Bourne ( Co.).— For failing to answer a summons for common assault on a girl aged 6, and for indecent exposure, 3rd inst.— Henry Field, b. 1861 to 1866, 5ft. 8in., h. grey, moustache grey ( close clipped), mole on one cheek ; dress, dk. grey mixture suit, dk. trilby hat ( believed tweed, black band), wing collar, wears small gaiters when cycling. In possession of Raleigh bicycle, with gear- case, name Stark on visiting card fitted on outside of tool- bag, brown handbag ( about 18 x 12in.), umbrella, navy blue overcoat and brown paper parcel strapped thereon. Believed to be a pensioned sergeant. Royal Artillery, and also a retired school attendance officer, London County Council. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Duffin, Bourne. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 18.— Nottingham ( Co.).— For stealing money and clothing at East Leake, 25th ult.— William Bown, b. 1894, 5ft. 6in. or 7in., slim build, c. pale ; dress, brown or grey suit, cap. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richmond, Nottingham. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 19.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— Case No. 18, 7- 9- 21, cancelled. Alexander James Henry Gibson not now wanted ( warrant withdrawn). PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 21.— Remanded at Bromley P. Sess. ( L.)— P Division case— till 12th inst., charged as Stanley Jones, with unlawful possession of a bicycle.— Thomas Stanley Seymour, C. R. O. No. 307- 19, b. 1904, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, mother rt., Alice Parry 1. arm. A seaman ; native of Barry where he has cons, for shopbreaking, larceny and cyclestealing. 22.— Remanded at Oswestry ( Boro.) P. Sess. till 10th inst., charged as Joseph Henry Lewis with cyclestealing.— Joseph Lewis, C. R. O. No. 15432- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar forehead, under eye and back of ear. An engine driver; native of Oswestry. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing at BROXTON. 23.— Remanded at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— William Henry Mahoney, C. R. O. No. 13626- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. l^ in., c. fresh, h. very dk. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of a minor offence at SOUTH SHIELDS. 24.— Remanded at Castleford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with shopbreaking.— Joseph Redshaw, C. R. O. No. 482- 12, b. 1882, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, indecent assault and minor offences at MARKET RASEN, SHERBURN, CASTLEFORD, HOWDEN, MARKET WEIGHTON, HULL, MIDDLETON, EPWORTH and GOOLE. } Wednesday, November 9, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE o PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 25.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged with loitering with intent.— Harold Gibbon, C. R. O. No. 3289- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, sear rt. cheek, mole 1. chin. A hawker ; native oi Wit- ton Park. Pre. con. of larcenv and a minor offence at BISHOP AUCK- LAND. 26.— Awaiting trial at Middlesex Sess. ( L.), com- mencing 26th inst., committed from Hendon P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— charged as Ellen Lewis with shopbreaking.— Daisy Farris, alias Daisy Ferris,* C. R. O. No. 19424- 18, b. 1903, 5ft. 0| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, small scar 1. cheek, several moles on face. A domestic servant ; native of Leyland. Pre. ccn. of larceny at MANCHESTER and CHORLEY. See Case No. 126, 14- 10- 21, for portrait. 27.— At Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City), charged with warehousebreaking.— Frank Joseph Jones, C. R. O. No. 1533- 12, b. 1890, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar outside rt. eyebrow and 1. cheek, mole neck. A soldier ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, countinghcuse- breaking, arson, possessing housebreaking implements and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( Frank Jones), LYTHAM. MIDDLESBROUGH. WEST HARTLEPOOL, COLESHILL, JARROW- ON- TYNE and SOUTH SHIELDS ( Frank Joseph Jones). 28.— Remanded at Grays ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with larceny.— John Gentry, C. R. O. No. 3502- 21, b. 1891,5ft. 8in., c. dk., h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny on K. 29.— Remanded at Coventry ( City) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged as Arthur Douglas, with gross indecency with male person.— Douglas Arthur Nowland, aliases Lawrence Branton and Douglas Nowland, C. R. O. No. 18383- 16, Case No. 303, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1899, 5ft, 4in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown. An actor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and burglary on F, T and V. 30.— Remanded at Maryport ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as George Murphy, with larceny — lodgings.— George John Murphy, aliases G. A. Lyons and De Viere, C. R. O. No. 21353- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, eagle and shield, California rt., flower, Australia 1. forearm. A motor mechanic ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of larceny on D and E. Douglas, with housebreaking.— Robert Charles Douglas, C. R. O. No. S/ 142820, b. 1891, 5ft. 7| in., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue. A soldier ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at ALDER- SHOT. 32.— At Ramsgate ( Boro.), charged as Samuel Frederick Sewell, with larceny.— Samuel Frederick Evans, C. R. O. No. 15546- 20, b. 1902, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar both eyebrows, and 1. forehead. A soldier ; native of Tunbridge Wells. Pre. con. of housebreaking, shopbreaking and larceny at HASTINGS. 33.— Remanded at Derby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged as Herbert Mitchell, with larceny.— Herbert Palmer, C. R. O. No. S/ 149198, b. 1897, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar centre forehead. A labourer ; native of Bradford. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, larceny and minor offences at BRADFORD and LEEDS. 34.— At Ayr ( Burgh), charged with fraud.— William Ferguson, C. R. O. No. 11032- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A butcher ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and horsestealing at EDINBURGH, GLASGOW, DUMFRIES ( William Ferguson) and DONCAS- TER ( William McCutcheon Ferguson). 35.— Remanded at Derby ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged as John Ackroyd with larceny.— James Cunningham, aliases George Small and George Fenwick Small, C. R. O. No. 17790- 19, b. 1899, 5ft. 71in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar centre of forehead, top L thumb missing, T. C. back 1. hand. A hawker ; native of Scarborough. Pre. con. of fowlstealing, horsestealing, fraud and minor offences at BARNSLEY, GOOLE, HALIFAX, LEEDS and WAKEFIELD ( James Cunningham). APPREHENSIONS. 36.— M. P. D., E Division.— A. Edmonds, Case No. 2, 2- 11- 21. i • ' r 37.— M. P. D., G Division.— Ernest Charles Belle- gueulle, C. R. O. No. 6956- 21, Case No. 2. 17- 10- 21. 38.— M. P. D., V Division.— George Henry Philpot, C. R. O. No. 1242- 02, Case No. 1, 1- 9- 20.. and remanded at Barnet P. Sess. ( L.) till 16th inst., charged as Frank Freeman Diprose, with coining. 31.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as Robert Georg < 39.— Essex, Grays ( Co.).— Sidney Cass, Case No. 102, 19- 10- 21. \ v \ THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 9, 1921. ^ APPREHENSIONS— continued. 40.— Essex, Saffron Walden ( Co.).— E. Hugh Attwell, Case No. 6, 3- 8- 21, at Edinburgh. 41. — Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Boro.). — William Jones, Case No. 2, 25- 3- 21, and identical with William Jones, C. R. O. No. 2044- 11. See also Case No. 62, 31- 10- 21. 42.— Lancashire, Chorley ( Co.).— Daisy Farris, C. R. O. No. 19424- 18, Case No. 126, 14- 10- 21. See also Case No. 26 current issue. 43.— Lancashire, Chorley ( Co.).— Harold Dean, C. R. O. No. S/ 53414, Case No. 102, 12- 10- 21, fined 40s. and bound over for 12 mos., 4- 11- 21. 44.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Raymond Crawford, Case No. 11, 29- 4- 21. 45.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 76, 15- 6- 21, and identical with Thomas Wilson, C. R. O. No. 7865- 19. See Case No. 24, 4- 11- 21. 46.— Monmouthshire, Abertillery ( Co.).— Thomas Stanley Seymour, C. R. O. No. 307- 19, Case No. 6, 17- 8- 21. See also Case No. 21 current issue. PROPERTY STOLEN. Bu CKINGHAMSHIRE. 47.— Chesham ( Co.).— 31st ult. or 1st inst., by housebreaking ( forcing scullery window with instrument), at Gerrards Cross.— Lady's gold ring, set cluster of 7 or 8 large diamonds ; do. halt hoop ring, set 5 or 6 diamonds, claw setting ; do. gold ring, consisting of 6 small rings joined together with bar, set small coloured stones ; do. turquoise and diamond bracelet, one half chain pattern, other half consists of stars worked in gold, set diamond in centre ; plain band platinum and gold bracelet, about fin. wide ; plain chain bracelet ; old- fashioned gold bracelet, set 3 large amethysts ; gold nugget brooch, half moon shape ; plain gold watch pin- brooch ; turquoise and gold brooch, about 2in. long ; Indian or Italian oxydised silver necklace, about 2ft. long, large pendant and 2 drops attached, pendant set with green and red srones in front and mosaic enamel back, in various shades ; old- fashioned brilliant necklace ; child's silver wristlet keyless watch, Vickery, Regent- street, London, on face ; gold pencil- case ; sovereign and half- sovereign.- Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1871 to 1876, 5ft, 7 or 8in., medium build, iron- grey moustache ; dress, f- length grey mixture overcoat, black bowler hat, carried a walking stick, respectable appearance. Left behind pair gold rimmed spectacles in case ( part proceeds of housebreaking on V). Believed to have left by 11.30 a. m. train for Marylebone ( L.), 1st inst. Inf. to Supt. Field, Chesham. DORSETSHIRE. 48.— Poole ( Co.).— 6th inst., by burglary ( breaking window and pulling back catch) at Longfleet.— Brown leather bag- purse, no division, fastened with an old mohair bootlace ; lady's small black leather purse, with several divisions, sliding fastener ; small black leather purse, 1 division ; black leather wallet, containing a few group photographs and letter signed in name of Masters with address, 85, Purewell Road, Christ- church ; Lucas oil bicycle lamp, stamped The Captain ; and about £ 3 4s. Inf. to Supt. Sprackling, Poole. ISLE OF WIGHT. 49.— Newport ( Co.).— 3rd or 4th inst., from a dwelling house at Totland.— Large revolver, believed Webley pattern, with brown leather case and belt attached ; 2 travelling clocks, no cases, each about 5 x 3| in., gilt frames, white dials, glass sides and back, Nos. 11975 and 30247 respectively ; It. brown canvas suit case, 30 x 18in., initials B. D. S. in black letters thereon ; brown tweed knickerbocker suit, fit man 5ft. 6in. ; grey over- coat.— Suspicion is attached to Rifleman George Orchinston, b. 1895, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, scar side of neck, tattooed both arms. A deserter from the Royal Ulster Rifles. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. LANCASHIRE. 50.— Church ( Co.).— Between 23rd and 30th ult., from a dwelling house at Great Harwood.— Lady's 9ct. curb bracelet, engraved one side, with safety chain and padlock attached ; lady's 18ct. engage- ment ring, set with opal in centre, diamond chip on each side ; link of imitation pearl beads ; link of Oriental pattern beads ( cheap quality). Inf. to Supt. Turner, Church. 51.— Warrington ( Boro.).— 29th ult., from a billiard saloon.— Set of bonzoline billiard balls.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1886, 5ft. 5 or 6in., believed small It. moustache, long features and nose ; dress, dk. suit, cap, respectable appear- ance. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. } / Wednesday, November 9, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 52.— Nottingham ( Co.).— 1st inst., at Stanford- on- Soar.— Lady's gold keyless watch, L. E. K. engraved thereon ; razor, with Fully Hollow Ground thereon ; bottle Glenfoy whisky ; and bottle rum.— Suspicion is attached to Thomas Harper, b. 1876, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, clean shaven, h. It. brown ( nearly bald), c. fresh ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey trousers, blue muffler, cap, blue overcoat. Inf. to Supt. Richmond, Nottingham. WILTSHIRE. 56.— Marlborough ( Co.).— 6th inst., by burglary ( forcing window catch with instrument) at Fy field. — Gent's black enamelled bicycle, No. 6047, two ' transfers, Caversham, Reading, 26in. frame, 28 x H- in. wheels, plated upturned handlebars, 2 lever brakes, new Dunlop tyre back, Bates' 3- ribbed tyre front wheel, Miller's acetylene front lamp, plating near pedal crank worn off.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1895, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. pale ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, It. trilby hat, collar, tie, black boots, wearing It. spats. Seen with above machine going in the direction of Reading. Inf. to Supt. Mackie, Marlborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 53.— Oxford ( Co.).— Between 11th and 30th ult., from a dwelling house at Iffley.— Jewellery box, containing diamond and blue enamel brooch, set in silver ; blue enamel butterflv brooch ; mauve enamel butterfly brooch ; gold and pearl chain, small pearls set at intervals, about 3in. long, chain about 18in. in length ; 2 gold safety pins, plain bar ; rings : turquoise in forget- me- not pattern, set in gold ; 5 diamonds in single row, set in gold ; 3 diamonds and 2 sapphires, set in £ old ; pearl, diamond and ruby, in gold setting ; 4 diamonds and 1 ruby, in gold claw setting. Inf. to Supt. Day, Oxford. STAFFORDSHIRE . 54.— Tettenhall ( Co.).— 28th ult., by house- breaking ( forcing door by bodily pressure) at Penn.— 3 lady's gold rings ( 1 set green and red stones ; 1 set rubies and diamonds ; 1 set blue stones) ; lady's gold keyless watch, white face with enamelled flowers ; gold cameo brooch ( lady's figure), antique twisted gold mount, about 2in. long ; 3 small gold brooches, set pearls and opal ; fine gold chain, 15in. long ; oxydised silver chain, about 4ft. long, silver cross set with crystals attached ; lady's silver card- case, monogram A. C. thereon ; 2 gent's gold scarf- pins ( 1 set with ruby) ; set of lady's gold studs ( 3) on gold chain ; coral necklace ; gold crescent brooch ; lady's gold scarf- pin ; lady's top set false teeth, set platinum ; and £ 11. Inf. to Supt. Beech, Tettenhall. SURREY. 55.— Reigate ( Boro.).— 1st inst., from a dwelling house.— Lady's black leather handbag ; Post Office Savings Bank book, in name of Alice Kite ; and £ 9 4s. 6d.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1871, tall, clean shaven; dress, fawn cloth overcoat, cap. Inf. to the Head Constable, Reigate. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 57.— Bury ( Co.).— Part property, Case No. 56, 3- 10- 21, and thieves arrested. 58.— Chorley ( Co.).— Beads, Case No. 130, 2- 11- 21, and thieves arrested. RE- CONVICTIONS. 59.— Hilda Bull, C. R. O. No. 21633- 18, was sentenced at Highgate P. Sess., ( L.), 2- 11- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 191, 26- 10- 21. 60.— Claude Hamlin, C. R. O. No. S/ 111636, was sentenced as Walter Claude Hamlin, at Alford ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 5- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for fraud. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at FAVERSHAM and HATLSHAM. 61.— Thomas James Daniel Nowell, C. R. O. No. 5881- 19, was sentenced at Aldershot ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 3- 11- 21. to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 14, 31- 10- 21. 62.— Thomas Willis Oyston, C. R. O. No. 19126- 17, was sentenced at Essex Ass., 3- 11- 21, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 9, 5- 9- 21. 63.— Maurice Johns, C. R. O. No. 427- 07, was sentenced at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 5- 11- 21, to 6 and 1 mo. impt. ( conc.) for larceny and assault on Police. See Case No. 91, 4- 11- 21. " 64.— James Shepherd, aliases James Clarke, Clark and John Davis, C. R. O. No. 357- 96, Case No. 21, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), was sentenced as Arthur James Wilson, at Marlborough- street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 5- 11- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for attempted larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny and minor offences at HASTINGS ( James Chap- man), STOURBRIDGE, DONCASTER, DUBLIN ( James Shepherd) and on C, M, P, T, Wjand Y. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 9, 1921. ^ MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. 1, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 65.— G Division.— 5th inst., " Ford" box van, 1921 model. LP- 7426. Chassis No. 4300369. Engine No. 3190848. 20 H. P. Bevel drive. Colour It. green with gold letters, shaded red, International Motors, Ltd., Service Department, and Equipped For Service, in ring painted each side of van and on dashboard. Torpedo lamps on wings. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 21, stolen. Loser holds Registration Book. 66.— M Division.— 5th inst., " Ford" one- ton truck, 1920 model. XB- 7157. Chassis and engine numbers unknown. 20 H. P. Worm drive. Left hand steering. Van body with green canvas hood ; Army ground sheet nailed round front. Colour black. Tyres— Avon front, Goodyear off hind, Dominion near hind. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 21. Loser holds Registration Book. 67.— T Division.— 4th inst., " Overland," 1921 model. HC- 2355. H. P. ( Treasury rating) 18.2. Five- seater body with canvas hood and side curtains. Colour grey. Self starter. Off side door damaged. Loser holds Registration Book. black) leather. Aluminium horn on rt. footboard, worked by press button on steering wheel. Tyres— Palmer new oversize rear, Dun lop Magnum front and spare. Excise Licence, 1- 2- 21 ( Warwick), stolen. Loser holds Registration Book.— A Man, about 5ft. 8in., was seen to push the car away from the garage at 6.30 a. m. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 71.— L Division.— 5th inst., " Zenith" Com- bination, 1914 model. LX- 2921. Chassis No. 2326. Engine No. 18704. 6 H. P. Belt drive. Colour red ; upholstered in s; reen leather. A. A. Badge No. 183293 attached. 72.— M Division.— 4th or 5th inst., '' Matchless," 1921 model, with Sandum sidecar. XF- 1162. Chassis No. 2263. Engine No. 61689. 8 H. P. Chain drive. Upholstered in green leather. Side- car specially built with very long body. Excise Licence, 25- 2- 21, attached. Loser holds Registra- tion Book. 73.— M Division.— Adverting to Cases Nos. 46, 28- 10- 21, and 45, 31- 10- 21. Additional inf.— Cl.- t3S> ^ - H. G62. Engine No. 2/ c 9860253 (? 2c9a60253). Sidecar has bulldog nose. Up- holstered in dk. green leather. Excise Licence, 28- 1- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 74.— M Division.— Adverting to Cases Nos 47, 28- 10- 21. and 45, 31- 10- 21. Additional inf.— Model " H." Upholstered in dk. green leather. Sidecar has bulldog nose. Excise Licence, 1- 1- 21,. attached. Registration Book stolen. 68.— V Division.— Adverting to Case No. 73, 26- 8- 21. Inf. has been received to the effect that the plates, BW- 1633, were seen to fall from a motor car at Stone, Staffs, and are now in posses- sion of a civilian there. 69.— Y Division.— Adverting to Case No. 68, 2- 11- 21. Amended inf.— This vehicle is now said to be a " Ford " one- ton truck. Final transmission by propeller shaft and worm. WARWICKSHIRE . 70.— Sutton Coldfield ( Co.).— 5th inst., " A. C.," 1921 model. AC- 8947. Chassis No. 5919. Engine No. S. 1300. 10 H. P. ( 11.8 Treasury rating). Two- seater body with dickey seat at rear. Colour French grey ; upholstered in very dk. blue ( nearly 75.— Y Division.— Adverting to Case No. 76,. 2- 11- 21. Additional inf.— Engine No. 18466. KENT. 76.— Faversham ( Co.).— 6th inst., " Harley- Davidson," 1919 model, with touring tvpe sidecar. BD- 3317. Engine No. unknown. 7- 9 H. P. Chain drive. Colour Harley fawn ; upholstered in black.. L. footboard plate of diamond rubber ; rt. as supplied, H. D. thereon. Lucas electric lamps; luggage grid ; Stewart horn ; brass rooster mascot on sidecar. Tyres— Palmer cord front ; Wood Milne rear ; Beldam sidecar. Excise Licence, 17- 2- 21, not attached. Loser holds Registration Book. It is known that this cycle and sidecar were driven toward London, via Sittingbourne. I \ Wednesday, November 9, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 am. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 114.— Windsor fBoro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 27th ult. and 1st inst. .— Dawes, b. 1881, 5ft. 4in., medium build, h. It. brown, face frecklcd, walks erectly ; dress, navy blue costume, white blouse, black hat ( no trimming), black shoes. Obtained lodgings, stating her husband had been killed in the War, and that prior to enlistment he was an inspector in the Metropolitan Police, also that she was in receipt of a pension of £ 5 a week. Accompanied by 2 girls, ages 10 and 6 yrs. ; one dressed in green coat, other It. coloured coat. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Windsor. DERBYSHIRE. 115.— Renishaw ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 119 bv false pretences at Dronfield Woodhouse, between 26th and 30th ult.— Hubert Bradbury, b. 1893, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, slightly bow- legged, slight impediment m speech ; dress, grey suit, brown trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots. Native of Stannington. Gained the confidence of loser, whom he induced to lend him the above amount on the pretext that he was the son of a well known local farmer, and had the opportunity of buying carts and harness cheaply ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. FLINTSHIRE. 116.— Mold ( Co.).— For obtaining, at Northop, 29th ult., food and lodgings by false pretences and stealing ( lodgings) gent's bicycle, all black, 24in. frame, upturned handlebars, 2 rim brakes ( out of order), back tyre Dunlop Magnum, front believed Avon, carrier on back, free wheel, rubber pedals, black bell, no pump, lamp or tools.-— R. Mackie, b. 1895, 5ft. 9in., slender build, h. brown, e. grey, well spoken ; dress, grey flannel suit, grey trilby hat, brown shoes, gentlemanly appearance. Took lodgings at an hotel on 22nd ult., and absconded several days later taking with him above described bicycle. On afternoon of 29th ult., he telephoned from Wrexham that he would not be back that day. May be identical with R. S. Mackie, Case No. 2, 8- 6- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Connah, Mold. V LANCASHIRE. 117.— Accrington ( Boro.).— For stealing from a dwelling house, 2nd inst., lady's silver watch, key wind, flowered dial, pink Roman numerals, initials ( not known) on back of case, which will not close owing to catch being worn ; and 9s.— A Man, b. 1891 to 1893, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. dk. ; dress, dk. brown overcoat, dk. grey cap, yellow socks and black boots. Entered house by shop door and, with lower part of his face masked with black and white handkerchief, seized the occupier ( an old woman) and, after binding her with rope, ransacked house and shop and decamped with above mentioned property. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 118.— Clitheroe ( Boro.).— For stealing from a dwelling house, 14- 5- 21, 3 razors ( recovered).— William Hickson, b. 1889, 5ft. 7fin., c. fresh, h. black, e. dk. brown, bullet wound 1. calf. Native of Dublin. May be working as a navvy at large public works. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Clitheroe. MONMOUTHSHIRE . 119.— Abertillery ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 4th inst.— Frank Harling, alias G. C. Hughes, C. R. O. No. 186- 99, Case No. 83, current issue, for description, etc. Nasal accent, wears pince- nez ; dress, It. Burberry coat, It. blue silk muffler, green felt hat, It. socks, black boots with patent leather toe caps ; carried a brown leather bag. Called on a tradesman who had advertised a house for sale and, after examining same, wrote a cheque, No. K/ M 344434, for £ 500, drawn on Barclay's Bank, Ltd., as deposit. Returned shortly afterwards, stated the bank was closed and induced loser to cash a cheque, No. K/ M 344435, for £ 10. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Abertillery.