THE POLICE W GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1921. No. 148, VOL. VIIL All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OK POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YAKD, LONDON, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all canes 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.-— F Division.— For stealing ( hotel visitor), 12th inst. — Pearl necklace, consisting of 57 large round pearls, platinum clasp set diamonds ; pan- gold earrings, set large pearl, hook fastening with clasp ; gold ring, set large pearl, surrounded with small diamonds ; do., set diamonds around band ; platinum wristlet watch, square, set diamonds around dial.— H. A. Graham, b. about 1886, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. fair, h. It. brown ( parted 1. side), e. blue, clean shaven, sharp features, pointed nose and chin, prominent false teeth upper, gold capped tooth 1. lower jaw, slight North Country accent; dress, blue serge suit, dk. overcoat with velvet collar, soft striped collar, black tie, bowler hat, dk. tanned boots. Left behind : brown leather suit case ; blue jacket and vest, with narrow white pin head stripe ; pair pince- nez. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 2.— Runcorn ( Co.).— For indecent exposure, at Acton Grange, 2nd inst.— John McMahon, b. 1881, Sft. llin. to 6ft., slender build, c. freckled, h. sandy, e. blue ( glide inwards), clean shaven; dress, blue serge suit ( worn), dk. cap and muffler, black boots ( worn). May be found at lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. ESSEX. 3.— Colchester ( Boro.).— For stealing £ 18, 9th inst.— A Man who gave the name of J. Hayes, b. about 1891, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, c. dk. ( blotchy), h. dk., full face, prominent nose, Jewish appearance ; dress, grey suit, grey overcoat with belt at back, It. trilby hat. Hired a motor car, stated he was a traveller for a London firm, and called at large houses in the district soliciting orders. At some of the houses he said he was collecting miniatures for a firm in Piccadilly ( L.). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Colchester. ISLE OF WIGHT. 4.— Newport ( Co.).— For stealing at Ventnor, 1- 10- 21.— Lady's black net hat, pointed each side and trimmed with a black plume, Madame Elaine, Brighton, on tab inside.— Florence May Henwood, alias Shelley, b. 1887, 5ft. 4 or 5in., well built, c. pale, h. dk. brown ; dress, long loose fitting It. fawn coat, mauve coloured jumper, and stolen hat. A cook ; native of Southampton. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. LANCASHIRE. 5.— Garstang ( Co.).— J. W. Jackson, Case No. 7, 12- 12- 21, is identical with John William Jackson, C. R. O. No. 12798- 17, b. 1894, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A clerk ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at LEEDS, LIVER- POOL, MANCHESTER and BACUP. Inf. to Supt. Canton, Garstang. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 19, 1921. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT—. continued. 6.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), 3rd inst.— Gent's dk. grey tweed overcoat, double- breasted, plain collar, 2 inside and 2 outside pockets, 3 black buttons each side, belt and vent at back, black lining, black and white lining in sleeves, black chain hanger.— William Jorgensen, b. about 1899, oft, 7in., c. dk., h. dk. ( straight), e. dk., long face, clean shaven, teeth discoloured, tattoo marks 1. arm ; dress, blue serge suit, double- breasted coat ( well worn), grey cap, white soft collar, black boots. A seaman ; native of Denmark ( speaks good English). Asked for the loan of " above whilst he went on an errand, and failed to return. May be found at seaports. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 7.— Nottingham ( City). — Arthur William Thompson, Case No. 76, 16- 12- 21, is identical with Henry Noel Thompson, C. R. O. No. 18807- 20, b. 1898, 5ft. 11 lin., c. dk., h. brown, e. blue, scars 4th 1. finger., A soldier; native of Radford. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM. Has also cons, for Army offences. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 8.— At Pontefract ( W. R.), charged as Clara Smith, with false pretences.— Clara Odley, alias Polly Brown, C. R. O. No. S/ 90376, Case No. 393, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1860, 5ft, 2lin., c. dk., h. black, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny, conspiracy and fraud at BEDFORD ( Clara Odley), NORTHAMPTON ( Clara Smith) and on N. 9.— Remanded at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as George William Gallon, with larceny.— George Gallon, alias Cowley, C. R. O. No. 21031- 21, b. 1893, 5ft. 9in„ c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. eon. of a minor offence at UTTOXETER. 10.— Remanded at Leek ( Co.) Pol. Ct. tUl 19th inst., charged as Joseph Bailey, with larceny. — Joseph Kelsall Bayley, C. R. O. Xo. 11653- 18, b. 1899, 4ft. llin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar over rt. eye. A sailmaker ; native of Macclesfield. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny and minor offences at ALTRINCHAM, MACCLESFIELD ( Joseph Kelsall Bayley) and ALDERSHOT ( John Bailey). 11.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— B Division case— till 21st inst,, charged as James Dawson, with larceny.— James Douglas, abases Percy Joyce and Victor James Dawson, C. R. O. No. 884- 99, b. 1868, 5ft. 43in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, brown moustache ( turning grej7), educated and plausible ; dress, It. Norfolk jacket and vest, dk. tweed trousers, fawn mackintosh, tweed cap, soft collar, blue and white check tie, black boots. A traveller ; native of, says, London, and Tunbridge Wells. Pre. con. of larceny, conspiracy, fraud and attempted fraud at BRIGHTON, in CITY OF LONDON ( Victor Joyce), HENLEY- ON- THAMES ( James Douglas) and on C, D and W. 12.— Remanded at Windsor ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Annie Elaine Powter, C. R. O. No." 13513- 18, b. 1876, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Widnes. Pre. con. of cyclestealing on W. 13.— Remanded at Reading ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises.— Walter James Cooley, alias James Walter Cooley, C. R. O. No. 419- 11, b. 1875, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, cut scar rt., mole 1. cheek. A seaman ; native of Newbury. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, fraud, receiving and minor offences at NEWBURY ( James Walter Cooling), READING ( John Kemp), SALISBURY, CARDIFF ( Walter Coolev), CHELTENHAM ( James Harris), SWANSEA and ABERAVON ( Walter James Cooley). 14.— At Aberdeen ( Co.), charged as George Hanbury Williams, with fraud.— George Williams Wilson, C. R. O. Xo. 18018- 16, b. 1867, 5ft. 7fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grew Native of London. Pre. con. of fraud at WINCHESTER. 15.— At Whitchurch ( Co.), charged as Thomas John Smith, with breaking into a canteen and stealing £ 5 12s.— Henry Smith, abas Harry Smith, C. R. O. No. S 149669, b. 1888, 5ft. 3Jin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A labourer: native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM, PONTY- POOL ( Henry Smith) and WINCHESTER ( Thomas John Smith). Monday, December 19, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 16 — Harold Morris, C. R. O. No. 9590- 19, Case No. 102, 14- 12- 21. Additional inf.— medium build, centre tooth upper jaw missing, 2 hearts pierced with arrow, Mary 1. forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, grey cap, black boots. A miner ; native of Barnsley. Concerned with John Smith ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 18 current issue. 17.— Remanded at North London Pol. Ct.— N Division case— till 22nd inst., charged with embezzlement. Was employed as a dentist and was discharged for drunkenness, etc. After his discharge, it was found that about £ 40 had been embezzled by him.— Jonas Hirst Ainley, aliases Joseph Ainley and Jonas Hurst Frederick Shaw Ainley, C. R. O. No. 7671- 16, Case No. 237, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1881, 5ft. 7Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( thin on top), e. brown, dk. moustache ( heavy with long points), cut scar rt. of nose, under 1. eye and on 1. thumb, boil scar rt. wrist, part tips of 2nd and 3rd rt. fingers missing, walks quickly; dress, blue melton overcoat, morning coat and trousers, fawn velour hat, fawn woollen scarf, black boots, carried walking- stick. A dentist; native of Huddersfield. Pre. con. of embezzlement, fraud and larceny at BARRY( Jonas Hirst Ainley) and PORT TALBOT ( Frederick Shaw Ainley). ESSEX 18.— Epping ( Co.).— For being concerned with Harold Morris, C. R. O. No. 9590- 19, Case No. 16 current issue, in housebreaking ( 2 cases).— John Smith, ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1901, 5ft. 7| in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, anchor, etc., rt., J. S., butterfly and ship 1. forearm ; dress, grey suit, and cap, black boots. A miner ; native of Barnsley. George Edward Emarton, C. R. O. No. 5938- 19. See also Case No. 8, 16- 12- 21. 22.— Hampshire, Bournemouth ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 7, 7- 11- 21, and identical with Arthur Jones, C. R. O. No. 731- 10. See also Case No. 80, 16- 12- 21. 23.— Lancashire, Bury ( Co.).— Ida Dearden, C. R. O. No. 22274- 18, Case No. 3, 16- 12- 21. See also Case No. 24 current issue. 24.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Ida Grinyer, Case No. 4, 10- 10- 21, at Bury, and identical with Ida Dearden, C. R. O. No. 22274- 18. See also Case No. 23 current issue. 25.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— W. H. Starkey, Case No. 146, 7- 12- 21, and identical with William Henry Starkey, C. R. O. No. M/ 6745, Case No. 90, 9- 12- 21. 26.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— William Evans, Case No. 12,25- 8- 20, and sentenced 30- 8- 20, to 3 mos. impt. C. R. O. No. 17888- 20. 27— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Frances Brookes, Case No. 7, 13- 10- 20, charged as Molly Thornton with accosting. 28.— Lancashire, Warrington ( Boro.).— Lucia Bland, C. R. O. No. S/ 41410, Case No. 7, 2- 5- 21. See also Case No. 78, 16- 12- 21. 29 — Northumberland, Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City) — Donald Dalmeny, Case No. 13, 2- 12- 21. 30— Sussex ( East), Brighton ( Boro.).— Cecil Samuel Varney, Case No. 9, 14- 12- 21 31— Sussex ( East), Brighton ( Boro.).— Jack Mason, Case No. 8, 14- 12- 21, and identical with Charles Wadsworth, C. R. O. No. 12668- 20. See also Case No. 103, 14- 12- 21. APPREHENSIONS. 19. M. P. D., C. R. O.— James Henry Perry, C. R. O. No. 11662- 16, Case No. 17, 14- 5- 20. 20.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( Co.).— William Robinson, Case No. 75, 9- 2- 17, identical with William Robinson, C. R. O. No. S/ 128187, and sentenced 14- 12- 21 to 2 mos. impt. 21.— Cheshire, Crewe ( Co.).— D. H. Emmerson, Case No. 104, 16- 11- 21, and identical with William Francis Shinzil, C. R. O. No. 10428- 21, not with PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 32.— C Division.— 9th inst., by shopbreaking ( removing padlock).— 2000 Villar Dilemas cigars ; 1400 Conspicuous do.; 1000 Vencedores do. ; 600 Punch Cabinet do. ; 200 Larranaga Khedives do. ; 400 Cremas de Corona do. ; 100 Pedro Antonio Laureados do. ; 300 Special Rothschild do. ; 200 Hoyo Monterrea do., No. 6 ; 100 do., No. 9 ; 200 Cabinet Corona Idoneas ; 500 Partagas 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 19, 1921. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Conqueros do. ; 500 Partagas Sobantos do. ; 100 Partagas Cabinet de Lys do., all in boxes of 100 each ; 150 Cabinet Cabanas, in bundles of 50 each ; 2000 Manuel Garcia Ideales Supremas ; 325 Punch Leocadias do. ; 125 Hoyo Monterrea Remigio do. ; 100 Estonillo do., No. 50 ; 100 Estonillo Remigios do. ; 250 Henry Clay Selectos do. : all in boxes of 25 each. Inf. to C. R. O. 36.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( climbing stack pipe and through an upstair window). — Half- hoop 5- stone diamond ring; 6- stone diamond cluster ring; blue enamel bar brooch, diamond drop attached ; gold bar brooch ; plain gold safety pin brooch ; round gold filigree pendant, lady's photo therein ; gold heart shaped locket, set turquoise, photo of child inside, rolled gold chain attached ; gold curb bracelet. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. CHESHIRE. 33.— Chester ( City).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door by bodily pressure).— Lady's gold watch and chain ; amethyst and pearl pendant; pearl and diamond tiepin; turquoise brooch, round ; heart shaped brooch, set with 2 green stones and pearls; antique gold brooch, set with 1 pearl; R. F. C. badge brooch; gold curb bracelet; silver gilt chain bracelet; topaz and pearl ring ; turquoise and pearl ring ; silver mounted beetle wing pendant; 2 fine silver chains; masonic jewel; £ 15 in Treasury notes, 2 sovereigns and some silver. Inf. to the C. C., Chester. DERBYSHIRE. 34.— Bakewell ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 34, 12- 12- 21. Additional inf.— Suspicion is attached to ( believed) Three Men : lst, b. about 1881, 5ft. 6in., stiff build ; dress, dk. overcoat, dk. trilby hat.— 2nd and 3rd, young, well spoken. In possession of a motor van ( said to resemble a large Ford), dk. blue or black, 2 doors, 1. hand drive. The above car was seen on the early morning 9th inst., close to the scene of the burglary and was afterwards traced through Chesterfield and Clay Cross to Derby. The men are believed to have travelled from Doncaster. Inf. to Supt. Stone, Bakewell. HAMPSHIRE. 35.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— 9th inst., from a lock- up shop.— Small iron safe, 20 x 15 x 14in., painted green, gold lined, T- shape brass handles, brass slide over keyhole with the word Secure thereon, containing card with 5s. worth of 3d. Co- operative Capital stamps, L. Gwennett and No. 1612 thereon; quantity of Co- operative stamps ; small white linen bag ; small key ; and £ 19. LANCASHIRE. 37.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 14th inst., from a dwelling house at Denton.— Lady's 9ct. bar brooch, small white stone in centre ; lady's Canadian gold signet ring, 3 stones in centre ( one mising) ; small leather cash- bag, containing several foreign coins, believed to be French ; and 8s. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 38.— Liverpool ( City).— By shopbreaking ( forcing scullery and kitchen doors with instru- ment).— Diamond 2- stone ring, crossover, No. 996 stamped inside ; 19 18ct. rings, each having 3 or 5 diamonds, all half hoop platinum set, either mill grained or claw, each bearing stock number between 1 and 21 ; 2 18ct. rings, half hoop, claw set; single stone crossover diamond ring, platinum set; lady's single stone diamond ring, platinum claw set, weight let. ; 2- stone crossover bar brooch, platinum claw set; 18ct. bracelet, set 3 diamonds, star set; lady's 9ct. centre second wristlet watch, 9ct. expanding bracelet attached ; lady's 18ct. long guard, weight between 3 and 4ozs.; 2- stone diamond ring, crossover, platinum set; lady's 18ct. pendant watch; single stone 18ct. ring, platinum set, weight let., coronet setting; parcel loose diamonds, 168 stones; 24 silver cigarette- cases, engraved, maker's initials F. D. L. ; 60 silver match- boxes, maker's initials F. D. L. ; 36 9ct. sovereign and half sovereign pendants ; 13 9ct. alberts, curb and fetter link pattern, from loz. upwards, maker's initials H. H. S.; large number of 9ct. belcher necklets, slave and knotted curb bracelets, safety chains, brooches ( with various coloured stones), earrings, ( pearl, plain and coloured), wedding rings, gent's seals, crosses, and lady's silver purses ; 2 skunk fur stoles, 18in. wide by about 5ft. long; fox double skin fur necklet; brown fibre suit- case, 24 x 10 x 14in., 2 nickel locks, leather handle on top ; brown fibre suit- case, 30 x 16 x 18in., 2 nickel locks, leather on top ; 4 shirt blouses, blue and white striped, special pattern, made for lady sanitary inspectors. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. Monday, December 19, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 39.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 12th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with jemmy), at Stretford.— Lady's silver wristlet watch, oblong shape, pink and blue enamelled dial, in black leather wrist strap; lady's platinum wristlet watch, octagon shaped dial, blue and white enamel dial, Roman numerals; lady's silver wristlet watch, blue and white dial, black numerals; old cigarette- case, 3in. by 3in., containing 22 sovereigns; platinum and gold watch chain, alternate links ; gold albert, twisted link pattern ; pair Zeiss binoculars, black leather covered; small ermine fur. Inf. to Acting Supt. Myers, Old Trafford. 40 — Old Trafford ( Co.).— 12th inst., from public house parlour, at Failsworth.— Collecting box, containing about £ 2.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 18S8, 5ft. 4in., c. pale, h. and moustache brown; dress, black suit, collar, tie, cap, black boots. Was offering shirts for sale in the house about the time of the offence. The box was afterwards found in a field. Inf. to Acting Supt. Myers, Old Trafford. 41.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 12th inst., from a dwelling house, at Waterloo.— Bed sheet; small white table cloth ; cream coloured casement curtains ; white towel with insertion at each end with the letter M. thereon; small damask towel with crochet work at each end ; set of gent's green, white and black striped pyjamas ; lady's night- dress, embroidered, with letter M. worked in silk thereon; pair of gent's fawn socks; holland chair back cover; gent's white cotton shirt; 2 cotton pillow sbps ; lady's blue overall with blue sailor collar. Majority of the above bear laundry marks E. 197 and J. F. Inf. to Actg. Supt. Fyles, Seaforth. 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 CAR. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 44 — D Division.— 13th inst., " Lagonda," 1921 model. XE- 8116. Chassis No. 2767. Serial and engine numbers 6080. 11- 9 H. P. Worm drive (?). Four seater all weather touring body. Colour green ; upholstered in green imitation leather. C. A. V. bghting. Spring gaiters. A. A. Badge No. 98930 on dash. Dunlop Magnum tyres ; spare wheel with Dunlop non- skid. Excise Licence, 18- 1- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 45.— W Division.— Adverting to Case No. 66, 14- 12- 21. Additional inf.— Frame No. 36325. Engine No. 37421. 46.— W Division.— 15th or 16th inst., " Enfield " Combination, 1916 model. LY- 21. Frame No. 11898. J. A. P. engine No. 56966. 6 H. P. Colour green ; upholstered in green. Tyres— Stepney grip rear and sidecar; Dunlop front. Excise Licence No. 144808, 4- 12- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. SURREY. 47.— Hersham ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 83, 16- 9- 21. Amended inf.— The frame No. quoted ( 609847) is a part registration number only and is cancelled so far as it relates to the frame. PROPERTY RECOVERED. DERBYSHIRE, 42.— Bakewell ( Co.).— Clock, Case No. 38, 9- 12- 21, and thief arrested. 43.— Bakewell ( Co.).— Bicycle, Case No. 89, 16- 12- 21, and thief arrested. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 48.— Z Division.—" Indian ( Hendee) " with sidecar, Cases Nos. 65, 31- 1- 21, and 56, 14- 2- 21. SURREY. 49.— Reigate ( Boro.).—" James " ( lady's), Case No. 69, 14- 12- 21. c THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, December 19, 1921. PROPERTY FOUND IN THE POSSESSION OF PRISONERS. BERKSHIRE. 50.— Reading ( Boro.).— Found in the possession of Frederick Squires, C. R. O. No. 4948- 18, Case No. 15, 5- 12- 21.— Small silver cigarette- case, engraved with forget- me- nots, and a shield with A. Goldman thereon ; gent's black dress waistcoat, trimmed with black braid, black cloth buttons, white silk lining with black stripes ; pair dk. blue trousers, pale blue pin stripes, hip and 2 side pockets ; 2 pairs gent's brown leather gloves ; pair chamois do. ; plated pencil- case ; 7 gent's wide end ties, various colours. Inf. to the C. C., Reading. Case No. 436, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1881, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. brown, ( bald top), e. dk. blue, cut scar 3rd rt. finger. A journalist; native of Porth. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, housebreaking and minor offences at GLASGOW, MATLOCK, BUXTON, WORCESTER ( Edward McDonald White), PONTYPRIDD, CARDIFF, BATH, PENARTH ( William Mansell Edwards), BRIS- TOL ( William Edwards), DUNDEE ( Ian Charles Grant), DUBLIN ( Frank Kileen), SOUTHPORT ( John McKay), MANCHESTER ( Charles Douglas) and on T. Inf. to the Acting Supt., Wigan. MISSING. ESSEX. 51.— Epping ( Co.).— Found in the possession of Harold Morris, C. R. O. No. 9590- 19, and John Smith, Cases Nos. 16 and 18 current issue.— Silver fourpennv piece with hole pierced through, date 1842 ; Ceylon cent piece, figure of King Edward VII. ; Tail Shanghai coin, Hong Kong 1867 ; gent's 9ct. tiepin, 30- 11- 14 thereon ; silver locket, initials MA. on front, VII. scratched on inside ; tiepin with bluo stone in centre and white stone each side ; black leather card- case ; do. wallet, England written thereon ; do. purse, 3 compart- ments ; white metal stud with pearl back; pocket- knife, 2 blades, with bone handle ; torch, pistol pattern ; pair leather gloves, English Make on fastener; silk pocket handkerchief; and a Bartholomew's Touring Atlas, of British Isles, Frank Oliver on inside cover. Inf. to Supt. Ellis. Epping. MISCELLANEOUS. LANCASHIRE. 52.— Wigan ( Co.).— On 13th or 14th inst., an offertory box in a church at Platt Bridge was forced open with an instrument, and 5s. stolen. No one is suspected, but it is known the below described man was in the district recently, and he was seen in a church in which an offertory box was afterwards found to have been broken open, and the contents stolen. He is believed to have been seeking orders for adverisements in a diction- ary at that time — Edward McDonald White, alias Herbert Mostyn Stewart, C. R. O. Xo. 27S3- 01, KEXT. 53.— Dover ( Boro.).— Case JsTo. 84, 14- 11- 21 cancelled. Alfred Edwin Booker, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 6706 has returned home. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. STAFFORDSHIRE. 54— West Bromwich ( Co.).— 14th inst., in the Birmingham Canal.— The body of a Female Child, about 12 mos. old, both feet badly burnt ( 1. foot bandaged and covered with a man's grey sock) ; dress, grev woollen jacket with bonnet to match, woollen knickers, pink frock, blue woollen jersey, It. blue woollen vest, pink socks. The body had probably been in the water about 10 days, and had the appearance of being the chjjd of canal boat people. At the inquest the Coroner stated the cause of death was pneumonia, possibly accelerated by shock from burns, and a verdict of natural causes was returned. Inf. to Supt. Tucker, West Bromwich. RE- CONVICTIONS. 55.— Percy Lennox, C. R. O. No. S 80613, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 12- 21, to 3 mos. impt. for absconding from bail. See Case No. S3, 12- 12- 21. Monday, December 19, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 56— William James Evans, C. R. O. No. S/ 2257G, was sentenced at York ( City) Pol. Ct., 14- 12- 21. to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 5, 16- 12- 21. 57.— David Marks, C. R. O. No. 2092- 07, was sentenced at Sussex Ass., 9- 12- 21, to 21 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 8- 8- 21. 58.- Thomas Hayden, C. R. O. No. 13376- 21, was sentenced at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 12- 21, to 1 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for unlawfully wearing 3 war medals and larceny. Pre. con. of larceny at RHYL. 59 — Soloman Cohen, C'. R. O. No. 1934- 98, was sentenced at Sussex Ass., 9- 12- 21, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 8- 8- 21. ( in.— George Watson, C'. R. O. No. 14462- 21, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 12- 21, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny ( servant). See Case No. 92, 9- 12- 21. 61.— John McGuire, C. R. O. No. 13514- 21, was sentenced at Huddersfield ( Boro.) P. Sess., 12- 12- 21, to 1 mo. impt See Case No. 31, 14- 12- 21. 62.— Walter Stonebridge, C. R. O. No. 2137- 19. was sentenced at Cullompton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 15- 12- 21, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 107, 14- 12- 21. 63.— Douglas Madden. C. R. O. No. 11308- 21, was, at Southend. on- Sea ( Boro.) P. Sess., 16- 8- 21, bound over in £ 5 for 2 yrs. See Case No. 29, 10- 8- 21. 64.— Mary Jane Stone, C. R. O. No. 536- 98, was sentenced at Leeds Ass., 26- 11- 21, to 9 mos. impt. for receiving. Sec Case No. 21, 12- 10- 21. < 15.— Norah Desmond, C. R. O. No. 160- 21, was sentenced as May Maitland, at C. L. S., 8- 12- 21, to 3 yrs. pen. for larceny ( 3 cases). A case at Dorking and 19 cases in M. P. D. were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 21- 11- 21. 66.— William Lomath, C. R. O. No. 211011, was sentenced at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L ), 1512- 21, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 eases). Pre. con. of larcenv and a minor offence at PORTS- MOUTH, CHATHAM ( William Lomath), HERTFORD ( William Matthew Lomath) and on H and M. Pri ud Published for HU lUjetty • Stat;. o. ry Offr I . h- H. f. iTCT for >,- U1r. , l, l » n i I Ih... i. Sew ScolLuxl V.. 1, L c ! o. 9. W. 1 Monday, December 19, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 8 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 am. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 67.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Brentry Certified Institution, 5th inst.-— Charles Smith, alias Charles Henry Smith, C. R. O. No. 5813- 18, b. 1902, 4ft 9£ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, rising sun, clasped hands, etc., rt. forearm. A mental defective ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and a minor offence on K. Inf. to above office. 68.— K Division.— For absconding with Union clothing.— Albert Wright, C. R. O. No. 17338- 17, b. 1896, 5ft. 3Jin., c. and h. fair, e. blue, scars back both hands, slightly rolling gait; dress, dk. blue suit, heavy blue melton overcoat, oxford shirt, black neckerchief, brown cap, black boots. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, larceny and a minor offence at SOUTHAMPTON, BIRMINGHAM and. WEST MALLING. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. SUSSEX ( EAST). 71.— Battle ( Co.).— For being concerned with George William Patchett, C. R. O. No. 23077- 21 ( in custody, vide Case No. 72 current issue) in shopbreaking at Hurst Green and stealing bicycle, etc. ( recovered) ; electric torch ; and pair overalls. — Arthur William Pownall, C. R. O. No. 23078- 21, Case No. 24, 16- 12- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 6in., propor- tionate build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue, oval face ; dress, dk. overcoat, black bowler hat. Pre. con. of forgery and fraud at Crewe. Inf. to Supt. Braine, Battle. APPREHENSIONS. 72 — M. P. D., C. R. O.— George William Patchett, C. R. O. No. 23077- 21, Case No. 24, 16- 12- 21. See also Case No. 71 current issue. LANARKSHIRE. 69.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing a diamond ring.— Benjamin Levin or Lawrence, b. 1897, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fair, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit with mauve stripe, dk. grey tight fitting overcoat, black bowler hat. A Jew. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 70. — Manchester ( City). — For embezzling £ 26 13s., 9th inst.— Albert Edward Mellor, b. 1897, 5ft. lOin., medium build, c. pale, clean shaven, walks erectly, 1st rt, finger crooked, 2nd rt. finger minus knuckle; dress, grey and brown check tweed suit, blue shirt with turnover cuffs, brown trilby hat, smart appearance. Was employed as a clerk and failed to account for the above sum received by him on account of his employers. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester.