THE POLICE $ GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21. 19- 21 No. 149, VOL. VIII. All communicationa for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSI ON KB OF POLICE OF T « IE 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 oj the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE Please note that the Police Gazette will not be published on the 26th December, 1921. BERKSHIRE. 2.— Windsor ( Co.).— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences at . Ascot.— P. K. Burrowes, alias George Clifford Butterworth, b. 1895 to 1898, about 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. fair ( curly), full face, clean shaven; dress, greenish overcoat, dk. suit, Harrow tie ; gentlemanly appearance. Native of St. Anne's- on- Sea. Called on the headmaster of a public school and stated he required money to enable him to reach Manchester, where he was due to to play in a gold medal competition. Identical with George Clifford Butterworth, Case No. 103 ( Holyhead), 9- 12- 21. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jannaway, Clewer, Windsor. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— J Division.— For obtaining by forged order quantity of foreign and colonial stamps, 22nd ult.— Louis Hopper, C. R. O. No. 9840- 14, b. 1899, 5ft. 7iin., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ( squints), clean shaven ; scar 1. of throat, plausible : dress, navy blue suit, soft white collar, dk. tie, black trilby hat, black boots; carried partridge cane • umbrella ( crook handle); respect- able appearance. A cinema operator ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, attempted shopbreaking, attempted train wrecking and a minor offence at DEWSBURY ( Louis Hopper), BOURNEMOUTH ( William Newbury) and on H, J and K. Was personally known to loser and during the latter's absence called at his address, presented to the landlady a forged order and obtained the above property. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Chesterfield ( Boro.).— For housebreaking ( breaking window near catch), 16th inst., and stealing 9ct. signet ring, initials H. E. thereon ; plain gold band ring, flat, set small diamond, pawnshop mark inside ; 5s.- piece brooch with silver pin, dated 1888 ; Ingersoll watch, keyless ; gold curb double chain ; white metal cigarette- case, chased both sides, plain heart shaped shield one side, holds 15 cigarettes.— A Man, b. 1871 to 1881, 5ft. 8 or 9in., believed clean shaven, may have cut hand ; dress, mingled coloured raincoat, It. trilby hat. Inf. to the C. C., Chesterfield. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 4.— Bristol ( City).— For fraudulent conversion of £ 1 Is., 11- 10- 21 — Thomas David Griffiths, C. R. O. No. S/ 46170, b. 1888, 5ft. e^ in., propor 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 21, 1921. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. tionate build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar fore- head, boil scar back of neck. A mechanic ; • native of South Wales. Pre. con. of fraud, embezzlement, and cyclestealing at CARDIFF, LIVERPOOL and BRISTOL. Was employed on commission to canvas for advertisements. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. NORTHUMBERLAND. 5.- Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For obtaining food bj' false pretences ( worthless cheque).— Patrick MacMahon, b. about 1874, oft. 7 or 8in., slim build, c. sallow, h. turning grey, e. brown, bloated appearance, Irish accent; dress, brown or blue suit ( double- breasted jacket), blue overcoat, It. trilby hat, brown boots and spats. On 9th ult., wired from Harwich to a local hotel, asking for rooms to be reserved. Arrived same day and remained there, and at another hotel, until the lst inst. During his stay entertained well known business men, and when asked for payment stated he had no unused cheques, but made out orders for payment on the hotel notepaper, one drawn on the Bank of Ireland, Galway Branch, and one on Coutt's Bank, 420, Strand, London. Both orders have been returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. G.— At Belper ( Co.), charged as Frederick Parkin, with attempted false pretences.- Frederic Parkin, C. R. O. No. 3541- 15, b. 1875, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Native of Liversidge. Pre. con. of larceny and false pretences at DEWS- BURY ( Frederic Parkin) and NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( Fred Parkin). 7.— Remanded at Norwich ( City) P. Sess. till 22nd inst., charged as Claude Philip Sarson, with being an alien landing in the United Kingdom without consent of Immigration Officer.- Thomas R. Springs, C. R. O. No. 1164) 9- 17, b. 1897. 5ft. llin . e. fresh, h. and e. brown. A fireman ; native of South Africa. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny, and a minor offence at LEICESTER ( Thomas Robert Spriggs), WARRINGTON ( Kid Lewis) and on E. 8.— At Birmingham ( City), charged as Marian Baker, with larceny.— Marie Baker, C. R. O. No. 4277- 16, b. 1894, 5ft, 2in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at BRIGHTON. 9.— At Aldershot ( Co.), charged with larceny. — Frederick George Stanley Richardson, C. R. O. No. 14463- 20, b. 1891, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of stealing motor cars at LIMERICK. 10.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. a. till 23rd inst., charged as Barney Donley, with stealing an overcoat.— Bernard Donnelly, C. R. O. No. 10016- 15, b. 1867, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. A miner ; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of attempted larceny, larceny and minor offences at LIVER- POOL, WARRINGTON ( Bernard Donelly), CHESTER and MANCHESTER ( Barney Donnelly). 11. — On B, charged with larceny ( shop- lifting). In company with Jessie Meredith visits West End stores and steals jewellery, furs and articles of considerable value exposed for sale. Whilst committing offences is always covered by Meredith.— Margaret Copple, C. R. O. No. 18853- i7, b. 1899, 5ft. 2in., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey, upturned pointed nose with wide nostril; dress, black plush coat with fur collar, black skirt, white silk blouse ( buttoned high in the neck), black plush hat, black high legged boots. A tailoress ; native of Scot- land. Pre. con. of larceny and receiving at BRIGHTON ( Margaret Copple), COLCHESTER ( Margaret Annie Copple), WINDSOR ( Annie Margaret Copple), HULL ( Ruth Mclntyre) and on C.— Jessie Meredith, alias Jessie Butler, C. R. O. No. 18852- 17, b. 1898, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. fair, h. It. brown, e. grey ; dress, brown velour cloth costume, three- quarter length coat, white silk blouse, brown fur toque, black stockings and shoes. A tailoress ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and receiving at BRIGHTON ( Jessie Meredith), COLCHESTER, WINDSOR ( Matilda Jessie Meredith), HULL ( Maud Davies) and on C. 12.— Remanded at Uxbridge P. Sess. ( L.)— X Division case— till 22nd inst., charged with unlawful possession of a bicycle.— Frederick Roberts, C. R. O. No. 17732- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in. medium build, h. brown, e. grey ( 1. turned inwards), moustache ; dress, navy blue suit, striped cotton shirt, black knitted tie, heavy dk. grey overcoat, It, grey cap, black boots. A motor mechanic ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny at- LYDNEY. Wednesday, December 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 13.— Remanded at Rhyl ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Thomas Hands, with obtain- ing registered postal packet by false pretences.— Thomas Moran, C. R. O. No. 3301- 02, Case No. 128, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1875, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A fitter; native of Kildare. Pre. con. of horsestealing, housebreaking, warehousebreaking, cyclestealing, larceny, fraud, and minor offences at STOURBRIDGE, ABER- GELE ( Thomas Moran), BIRMINGHAM, BIR- KENHEAD ( Thomas Hands), ASTON ( Thomas Henry Hands) and WINDSOR ( Thomas Evans). 14.— Remanded at Hendon P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 22nd inst., charged as Arthur Abbott, with shopbreaking.— Anthony Bernard Abbott, C. R. O. No. 5310- 20, b. 1899, 5ft, 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A seaman ; native of Cambridge. Pre. con. of larceny at HULL. 15.— At Newmarket ( Co.), charged as Jack Clarke, with cyclestealing.— Frank Sayers, C. R. O. No. 12310- 21, b. 1902, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. red, e. brown. A soldier ; native of Southsea. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and indecent assault on K. 16.— Awaiting trial at C. L. S., commencing 20th inst.— S Division case, charged as Ernest Dorking, with burglary.— Ernest Dawkins, alias Ernest Needs, C. R. O. No. 303- 19, b. 1891, 5ft. 8in., medium build, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, North Country accent; dress, dk. cloth suit, dk. brown raglan overcoat, bowler hat, white collar, blue tie, boots. A seaman ; native of Sunderland. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted shopbreaking and minor offences at SUNDERLAND ( Ernest Dorkin), EDINBURGH ( Ernest Dorking) and on B. 17.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences — Frederick Charles Weller, C. R. O. No. S/ 171421, b. 1894, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, mole rt. cheek, cut scar 3rd rt. finger. A traveller; native of Reading. Pre. con. of embezzlement, fraud, larceny and a minor offence at READING and BATH. 18.— At Ramsgate ( Boro.), charged as George Jones, with lareeny.— William George Jones, C. R. O. No. 11989- 2U, b. 1883, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grew Pre. con. of bigamv at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA. 19.— Awaiting trial at York ( City) Sess., charged with obtaining credit by fraud.— Maisy Crawford, alias Beryl Graham, C. R. O. No. 1715- 12, Case No. 141, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1892, 4ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue, curvature of spine. A music hall artiste ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud and larceny at SOUTHAMPTON, DUNDALK, ALDERSHOT ( Daisy Graham), BOURNEMOUTH ( Sybil Weeden Arundale), LIVERPOOL ( Sybil Wel'don Arundale), GLASGOW ( Maisie Scott), SOUTH- END- ON- SEA ( Maisie Weeden Allendale), WOKING ( Maisy Crawford) and on B and T. 20.— At Southampton ( Boro.), charged with cyclestealing.— Leonard Bramwell Knight, C. R. O. No. 3166- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. brown. Pre. con. of a minor offence on A. 21.— At Oxford ( City), charged as Arthur Johnson, with cyclestealing. Thomas Jackson, C. R. O. No. 15634- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 6in., c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. hazel. A haulier; native of Glamorgan. Pre. con. of similar offences at BRISTOL ( Thomas Jackson) and CARDIFF ( Arthur Johnson). 22.— Remanded at Alnwick ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Charles Thomas Davies, with cyclestealing.— George Arthur Woodford, C. R. O. No. 10286- 17, b. 1893, 5ft. 10Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny and cycle- stealing at NEWTON ABBOT, FAREHAM and SOUTH MOLTON. 23.— Remanded at St. Albans ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as John Herbert Emmanuel Chichester Miles, with false pretences.— John Herbert Chichester Miles, C. R. O. No. S/ l36907, b. 1869, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, sharp features, slightly bowlegged, wears spectacles, cut scar between eyebrows and on chin. A schoolmaster; native of York. Pre. con. of fraud at ABERGAVENNY and BEDFORD. 24.— Remanded at Milnthorpe ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst. charged as Edward Beck with cyclestealing.— Albert Edward Beck, alias Edward Smith, C. R. O. No. 12010- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 5$ in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer; native of Barrow- in- Furness. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing, larceny and a minor offence at STRANGE- WAYS ( Albert Edward Beck), ECCLES and COVENTRY ( Edward Beck). 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 21, 1921. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 25.— Remanded at Glasgow ( City) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with fraud and theft.— Joseph Burgon, C. R. O. No. 1473- 16, b. 1892, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown, lost 1st 1. finger. A plumber; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and a minor offence at MAN- CHESTER and BELFAST. ( turning grey), e. brown, clean shaven, walks erectly, quiet spoken ; dress, blue serge suit, blue overcoat, grey cap, brown boots.. Sometimes wears grey mixture overcoat and It. velour hat. A carpenter ; native of London. Pre. con. of house- breaking, cyclestealing, attempted shooting, larceny, attempted larceny, occasioning actual bodily harm and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( William Robinson) and on A, E and G. 26.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with larceny ( bailee).— Lawrence Michael Hingerton, C. R. O. No. 17535- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. red, e. grey. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at STOCKPORT. 27.— On D charged as Ronald Ormonde Forbes with larceny.— Gordon William Charles Ward, abases Charles Ward, Percy Huntingdon, Lawrence, Gordon William Ward and Dr. Ronald Forbes, C. R. O. No. 1380- 14, Case No. 307, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1890, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. It., e. blue, scars 1. forehead, burn scars 1. chin. A carpenter; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny on C, D, F, V and X. 28.— Remanded at Lambeth Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 22nd inst., charged as Frederick Treble with larceny. Negotiated for the purchase of a bicycle, was allowed a trial ride and absconded.— Frederick Wood, aliases Fred Randall and Frederick Trebble, C. R. O. No. 1646- 00, Case No. 39, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1881, 5ft. lOiin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar between eyes, broad shoulders, stoops ; dress, dk. jacket suit, dk. brown overcoat, grey cap. A cook ; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM ( Frederick Treadwell), BRISTOL ( Frederick Hall), ALDER- SHOT ( Frederick Treble) and on K, R, V and Y. 29.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.)— X Division case— till 24th inst., charged with ( 1) housebreaking, ( 2) causing grevious bodily harm. With confederates forced front door with a jemmy, entered and stole jewellery from bedrooms. When loser returned she was confronted at the door by Robinson and confederate, who stated they were detective officers and had called respect- ing a burglary which had just taken place and suggested calling a policeman. Loser became suspicious and endeavoured to detain them, where- upon Robinson dealt . her a violent blow on the head with the jemmy, knocking her to the ground, and decamped. Is a very violent and dangerous criminal.— William Robinson, aliases Wilbam Davis and Greenfield, C. R. O. No. 166- 04, b. 1886, 5ft. lOJin., stout build, c. dk., h. dk. brown 30.—- Awaiting trial at Liverpool ( City) Sess., charged as John O'Brien with larceny.— Alfred Johnson, abases Alfred John Granby and Alfred Ohver, C. R. O. No. 536- 15, b. 1886, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. eyebrow. A saddler ; native of London. Pre. con. of house- breaking, wounding, larceny and minor offences at MANCHESTER, LIVERPOOL, IN CITY OF LONDON ( George Oliver) and on E, D, L and R, 31.— Awaiting trial at Liverpool ( City) Sess., charged with larceny.— John Bennett Miller, C. R. O. No. 1668- 13, b. 1890, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A clerk ; native of Liver- pool. Pre. con. of burglary, attempted burglary, shopbreaking, larceny and minor offences at LIVERPOOL and FARNHAM ( John Miller). 32.— Remanded at Blackburn ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with larceny.— Anthony Connell, C. R. O. No. 548- 00, 111. Cir. 106- 35, b. 1864, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, rt. thumb deformed, cut scar 2nd 1. finger. A file cutter; native of Cork. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny and minor offences at CARRICKMACROSS, CHESTER, PONTE- FRACT, LEEDS, NOTTINGHAM, BRIGHTON, WHITLEY BAY, BELFAST, AIRDRIE, NEWCASTLE, SALFORD, YORK, MAN- CHESTER ( Anthony Connell), SHEFFIELD ( William Johnson), LEICESTER ( John Wilhams), BRIDGWATER ( John Hudson), ILFRACOMBE, CONSETT, STOCKPORT ( John Harris) and on W. 33.— Remanded at Blackburn ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as James Lucas, with larceny.— John James Lewis, aliases John Ferguson, John Grigg, John West, James Murray, John Scott, John Lucas and Australian Jimmy, C. R. O. No. 2136- 99, 111. Cir. 36- 3, b. 1865, 5ft, 3, c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. grey. A painter ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny ( person), attempted larceny and minor offences at TRALEE, CORK ( James Kennedy), MANCHESTER, PRESTON, LEEDS, MONMOUTH, HULL Wednesday, December 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. ( James Lucas), KILKENNY, DUMFRIES ( James Dunne), OLDHAM ( John Weston), LEIGH, BIRMINGHAM ( John Evans), DEWSBURY, DONCASTER, NEWCASTLE ( James McKenna), ASHBOURNE ( James Lowrie), EDINBURGH ( George King), SAL- FORD ( James Hanson), PONTEFRACT, DERBY, BARNSLEY ( James Evans), LIVER- POOL ( John Weeson), CARLISLE ( John McKenna) and on G. APPREHENSIONS. 34— M. P. D., C. R. O.— William Turner, C. R. O. No. 23079- 21, Case No. 87, 16- 12- 21, at Reading, charged with horsestealing. 35.— M. P. D., D Division.— Gordon William Charles Ward, C. R. O. No. 1380- 14, Cases Nos. 89, 12- 12- 21, 79 ( Barry Dock), 17- 8- 21, and 110 ( P Division), 7- 12- 21. See also Case No. 27 current issue. Inf.- to C. RO. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 42 — Z Division.— John Murphy, C. R. O. No. M/ 6755 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 2, 12- 12- 21 36.— Bedfordshire, Bedford ( Boro.).— Frederic Parkin, C. R. O. No. 3541- 15, Case No. 91, 14- 12- 21. See also Case No. 6 current issue. 37— Flintshire, Rhyl ( Co.).— John Hugh Williams, C. R. O. No. M/ 4040, Case No. 26, 6- 7- 20, and remanded till 22nd inst. 38— Hertfordshire, St. Albans ( City).— John Herbert Chichester Miles, C. R. O. No. S/ 136907, Case No. Ill, 4- 11- 21. See also Case No. 23 current issue. 39.— Lancashire, Bolton ( Co.).— Frank Edward Lewis, Case No. 8, 13- 4- 21, identical with Frank Edward Lewis, C. R. O. No. 11762- 14, and remanded till 22nd inst. 40.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Albert Edward Beck, C. R. O. No. 12010- 19, and Harold Connell ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 122,14- 12- 21. See also Case No. 24 current issue. 41.— Prison Commission for Scotland, Edinburgh. — Richard Whytock, C. R. O. No. 13765- 20, Case No. 32, 12- 12- 21. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 43.— Altrincham ( Co.).— From a football dressing room, at Sale.— Gent's gold cased watch ; do. chain ; 3 brown leather wallets : and £ 8.— Suspi- cion is attached to A Man, b. about 1889, 5ft, 5in., clean shaven ; dress, brown overcoat, black bowler hat, collar, tie, fur lined kid gloves, black boots. Respectable appearance. Was seen in the dressing room and when questioned stated he was looking for a bag with the letters W. P. thereon, to get a bandage for an injured player. Inf. to Supt. Lees, Altrincham. 44.— Stalybridge ( Boro.).— 17th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing window with jemmy).— 4 gold brooches ( 1 bar shape, set with large pearl surrounded with diamonds, pearl can be unscrewed and used as a breast- pin ; 1 old- fashioned, oval shape, set with large amethyst, glass back lined with hlue material ; 1 small safety pin, set with bow of pearls, slightly damaged ; 1 small oval filigree with Austrahan Army colours thereon) ; 2 gold alberts ( 1 gent's 18ct. single graduated curb ; 1 lady's with gold chain tassel attached) ; 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, N o v e m b e r 30, 1021. PROPERTY STOLEN continued. 2 lady's gold dress rings ( 1 set with large dk. ruby with 2 diamonds on each side ; 1 half hoop 5- stone diamond, claw setting, centre stone missing) ; 2 breast pins ( 1 cameo ; 1 set with red stone) : Army Ordnance Corps badge on gold bar ; lady's " ine gold necklet; Queen Victoria half- sovereign, lade into a pendant and set with a diamond on op ; pair gold earrings, sleeper pattern ; set of ? our and few loose gold studs ( plain) ; pair gold sleeve- links, plain, Hat oval pattern ; small filbert nut shape gold charm, opens like a locket; 2 bracelets ( 1 plain band, set with a diamond with filigree work above and below ; 1 double twist,, with small knobs between, one knob broken off) ; silver thimble ; gilt Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee medallion, Borough of Stalybridge ; blue satin purse, threaded with steel beads; old Yorkshire £ 1 bank note ; and £ 3.— Suspicion is attached to Three Men : 1st, b. 1891 to 1893, about 5ft. Sin. ; dress, brown Burberry raincoat, bowler hat, carried an umbrella.— 2nd, b. about 1891, about 5ft. 7in., moustache dk. ; dress, raincoat, bowler hat.— 3rd, b. about 1891, about 5ft. Sin., proportionate build ; dress, dk. overcoat, trilby hat. Inf. to the C. C., Stalybridge. DORSETSHIRE. 45.- Beaminster ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 30, 25- 11- 21. Additional inf.— The whole of the notes have now been paid into the Bank of England. Thief not arrested. Inf. to Supt. Beck, Beaminster. ESSEX. 4 H. Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— loth or 16th inst., by housebreaking ( window insecure).— Gent's lounge suit, nearly new. grey tweed cheek pattern single breasted, usual pockets, tab may have maker's name and address at Tottenham- court- iw » d, to fit a man 5ft. Tin.; new pair gent's brown boots, willow calf. Derby pattern, toe- cap, site 8 : new pair gent's black boots, heavy Derby pattern, toe- caps, heavy plain soles, marked Enghsh Make and Solid Leather, size S; 3 £ 5 Bank of England notes. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 47 Southend- on- Sea Boro.).— 17th inst.. by housebiwakine ( forcing bar of casement window).— 18ct. chain, old- fashioned with round gold locket, containing hair; gold curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached ; gold locket and chain, monogram M. A. B. or M. A. C. inscribed thereon, shield attached ; gold oval shaped brooch, old- fashioned, black enamelled on front, hair under glass at back, H. C. and word Obit and unknown date in February inscribed thereon ; gold ring, set 6 turquoise and small brilliant in centre ; plain gold keeper ring, engraved inside From G. A. G., Nov. 15, 1900 ; set plain gold studs ( 1 large, 3 small) ; lady's silver watch, leather strap and silver buckle attached; lady's silver thimble ; 50 imitation amber beads; malachite bracelet, each malachite shape of horseshoe, each shoe set in silver, threaded on silver wire ; and about 5s. worth 3d.- pieces. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. FLINTSHIRE. 48.— Rhyl ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., by office- breaking ( forcing lock of front door) and safe- breaking, at St. Asaph.— Cheque dated 14- 12- 21, for £ 10 ; do. dated 12- 12- 21, for £ 3 8s. 9d. ( received from Davies, New Inn, Rhuddlan) ; cheque dated 12- 12- 21, for £ 30, from Jones, Red Lion, Meliden; do. for £ 10, from Mrs. Williams, Cross Keys, Rhewl, Mostyn ; do. for £ 25, from Fitzgerald, Alexandra Inn, Greenfield ; do. dated 18- 11- 21, for £ 40 17s., from Evans, Cock Hotel, Walham Green, London, S. W. : do. dated 9- 12- 21, for £ 28 2s., from Storey, Wallace Head, 56, Blandford Street, Marylebone, W. ; do. dated 12- 12- 21, for £ 58 16s. 6d", from Roberts, Red Lion Hotel. Old Colwyn; do. for £ 5, from Miss Gladys Bibby, Fachwen, St. Asaph ; do. ( date unknown), for £ 4, from Mrs. Thorne, Manor House, Adderbury East, Banbury ; do. dated 19- 12- 21, for £ 33 2s. 6d", from Mouls, Royal Oak, Flint ; cheques dated 14- 12- 21, for £ 3 7s. 6d., 21- 12- 21, for £ 3 7s. 6d., and 28- 12- 21, for £ 3 2s. 6d., received from Evason for Cooks, Ltd., Stourbridge ( all made payable to J. E. Price, excepting cheque from Miss Bibby, which is made payable to Self, and that from Mrs. Thorne, made payable to Samuel Jones); bunch of 3 keys ( 1 large, 2 small) ; bottle Sparkling Mouscau Baron Leovilie brandy ; and £ 47 8s. 7d. — Suspicion is attached to Two Men 1st, b. 1876 to 1881, 5ft. 7 or Sin., c. dk., moustache very dk. ; dress, dk. suit and cap.— 2nd, b. about 1881, oft. 7in., stout build, moustache It. ; dress, It. rainproof, soft collar, red tie. Left behind— half towel ( striped): 2 white handkerchiefs with fancy borders; white handkerchief; piece of green canvas material; black handled razor, marked on blade The King and on haft G. R. Jones, Blancau Festiniog, contained in leather spectacle case ; pair scissors ; piece black comb ; small white bristled shaving brush ( fastened with string); small tobacco tin. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. Wednesday, December 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. HAMPSHIRE. 49.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 16th inst,, by house- breaking ( forcing front door).— Gold bracelet, basket pattern, half- sovereign engraved F. D. attached, with safety chain and padlock ; small gold bracelet, oval links, long and flat, French pattern, padlock different colour attached ; 18ct. dress ring, set with 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; 18ct. heavy ring, with 2 hands, heart and crown, Irish Claddagh ring ; 15ct. brooch, with 3 swallows set pearls and rubies, safety chain attached ; large gold safety pin ; silver Scotch brooch, in shape of dagger, set with stones ; pair of gold links, torpedo shape; lady's silver watch, keywind, with gilt chain attached ; small gold pendant; small gold necklace; velvet calf card- case, containing P. O. for 5s and several old coins; lady's small gold watch, Swiss Make marked on dial, leather wristlet; wallet; metal wrist watch, luminous dial, black hands, English figures, makers Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., Piccadilly, London ; small nickel Rotax volt meter, registers up to 6 volts ; £ 5 Bank of England note ; £ 20 Treasury notes ; sovereign and half- sovereign. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 50.— Watford ( Co.).— 16th inst., by house- breaking ( back door insecure).— Gold bar brooch, set topaz ( size of an almond) ; gold band bracelet, chased ; plain gold bar brooch ; lady's 18ct. ring, set sapphires and diamonds ; lady's 18ct. ring, set rubies and diamonds ; gold pendant and chain— pendant consists of gold ring with spider therein ; brown leather purse, flap fastening, containing £ 3 15s.: P. O. for 8s. ; slip of Co- operative Society for £ 69, No. 2153, in name of Wiltshire. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. ' KENT, 51.— Sittingbourne ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 41, 9- 12- 21, Harold Sawyer and Ernest George are not now suspected of having committed this offence. Inf. to Supt. Crowhurst. Sittingbourne. LANCASHIRE. 52.— Seaforth ( Co.).— Case No. 41, 19- 12- 21, cancelled. Property returned. No offence com- mitted. 53.— Warrington ( Boro.).— 14th inst,, two oval water colours, upright pictures of Egyptian scenes, 12in. by 6in., in gilt frames.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1886, 5ft, 2 or 3in., c. fresh, dk. features, dk. moustache ( waxed); dress, dk overcoat, bowler hat, kid gloves, carried brown attache- case; appearance of a tradesman or insurance agent. Appeared to have a knowled of gilding. Entered a shop, purchased a box crayons, and immediately after he left the abo property was missed. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. 54.— Warrington ( Boro.).— 12th inst., from the Parish Church.— Contents of an offertory box and a tin box ( consisting of bronze coins, French silver coins and a counterfeit bent shilling).— Suspicion is attached to John Osmond, b. 1895, 5ft. 5in., h. sandy, thin features, clean shaven, 4th 1. finger septic and bandaged ; dress, dirty trench coat with belt, It. coloured suit without waistcoat, soft collar, tie, peculiar shaped cap made from leopard skin, It. boots with pointed toes. Stays at common lodging houses. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. 55.— Wigan ( Boro.).— 16th or 17th inst., by ofticebreaking ( climbing on roof and entering through window).— Waltham motoring watch in brass case. Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. 56.— Wigan ( Boro.).— Between 17th and 19th inst., from a house in course of erection ( breaking window).— Joiner's bass, containing 2 bevelled wood chisels ( Jin. and ljin.) ; 2 wood chisels ( jin. and lin.) ; l| in. rebate plane ; smoothing plane ; jack plane ; spirit level ; joiner's hand saw ; tenon saw ; 6in. square ; claw hammer ; 21b. hammer ; iron cold chisel ( all stamped either T. Rigby or T. R.). Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 57— Nottingham ( City).— 14th inst., from a dray.— Parcel of lace, weight 191bs., consigned to Bing Harris, London, E. C., containing artificial silk torchon lace on cards, with Novelty Torchon Lace, Artificial Silk, printed thereon, cards Nos. 106, 108, 331 and 314, 8 card* No. 106 of 24yds., 3 do. 24jyds., 1 do. 25yds., 21 cards No. 108 of 24yds., 2 do. 22£ yds., 1 do. 23yds., 6 cards No. 331 of 24yds., 11 cards No. 314 of 24yds., comprised of four different patterns, each lin. in width. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 21, 1921. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 58.— Nottingham ( City).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking pane of glass in basement Itchen window, taking screw out of sash from hside and sliding catch).— 18ct. hunter watch, rhite dial, black Roman numerals, key wind, all piece broken off large hand, maker's name, ycastle, inscribed on inner case ; Old English watch, in celluloid case, white dial, black Roman numerals, engine turned back, key wind, glafes missing ; plain old silver hunter watch, key wind, white dial, Roman numerals ; gent's silver keyless watch, white dial, Roman numerals, engine turned back ; gold scarf- pin,- in shape of small star, small pearl in centre. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 59.— Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— 10th inst., from a dwelling house ( walk in).— Lady's rolled gold pince- nez ; half- hoop diamond ring; diamond and pearl ring 3 diamond hoops with pearl in centre of each.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1891 to 1893, 5ft. 2 or 3in., clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, It. check cap ( large peak, dirty), blue and white spotted tie. Stated he had been a jockey. Inf. to Supt. Wastie, Henley- on- Thames. SURREY. 60.— Guildford ( Boro.).— 19th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with an instrument).— Cameo brooch, angel thereon ; Indian silver bracelet; gold pendant, set with garnets ; gold pendant, set with pearls and rubies in shape of an ivy leaf : gold ring, set with 10 or 12 pearls ; gold bracelet, set with rabies which were taken from antique watches ; 2 £ 5 notes, Nos. 72266 and 72267 with Nos. 1770 and 1771 written thereon in ink, both issued from the Bank of England 11th May, 1920 ; 10 £ 1 notes ; and some silver. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. SUSSEX ( EAST). 61.— Hastings ( Boro.).— 20th ult.— Gent's nearly new It, grey jacket and vest, small ticket pocket let in lining of rt, hand jacket pocket, small pocket in lining of vest; small silver chain with silver sovereign case attached ; Kruger half- sovereign ; and an Indian coin. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. 62.— Hastings ( Boro.).— 6th inst., gent's Raleigh bicycle, black enamelled, lined red, 3- speed gear, mudguards, Warwick tyres ( 2 cuts in front outer cover), plated rims ( 1 spoke missing from back wheel), upturned handle- bars, Miller's acetylene gas lamp on front, bell and pump.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1896, about Sft. 6in., c. very dk., Jewish appearance ; dress, It. grey suit, black bowler hat, may be wearing black overcoat with black velvet collar. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. 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. 63.— B Division.— Adverting to Cases Nos. 37, 28- 11- 21 and 44, 9- 12- 21. Amended inf.— Chassis No. S. L. O. 16357. Engine No. 15864. 64.— R Division.— 16th or 17th inst., " Stude- baker," KT- 6093. Chassis number unknown: Engine No. 451558. 15 H. P. Bevel drive. Open touring body. Colour dk. green ; upholstered in green leather. Excise Licence expired 30- 9- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 65.— V Division.— 16th inst., " Calcott," 1921 model. PC- 5324. Chassis No. 3210. Engine No. 3100. 10.4 H. P. Open two- seater body with dickey seat. Colour grey ; upholstered in black leather ; black hood. Iron rail for luggage and aluminium sheet at rear. Smith's clock and speedometer on dash. A five inch extension fitted on clutch and brake pedals. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 21, attached. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. 66.— Y Division.— 16th inst., " Ford" One- ton truck. XH- 5452. Chassis and engine numbers 4655855. 20 H. P. Worm drive. Body No. 293. I Wednesday, December 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. and horn on handle- bars. Good condition. Par- ticulars of Excise Licence not yet available. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES^ on^. Colour royal blue, with brown canvas hood. Excise Licence, 20- 10- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 67.— Y Division— Adverting to Case No. 51, 12- 12- 21. Additional inf.— Final transmission by propeller shaft and bevel. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 68.— J Division.— 17th inst., " Singer," 1914 model, with coach- built boat- shaped sidecar. XB- 653. 4* H. P. Belt drive. Kick start. Colour, cycle black ; sidecar green ; tank green, lined aluminium, Singer thereon ; upholstered in dk. green leather Easting windscreen. Excise Licence, 6- 1- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 69.— Z Division.— 17th or 18th inst., " Bat," 1916 model, with Milford sidecar. AR- 4250. 7- 9 H. P. Chain drive. Colour French grey; upholstered in dk. green leather. Good condition. Excise Licence attached, details unknown. Registration Book mislaid. ESSEX. 70— Rochford ( Co.).— 17th inst. " Triumph," 1918 model, with Montgomery sidecar, pointed shape. XH- 2416. Frame No. 27984. Engine No. 53226. 3i H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour purple ; upholstered in red leatherette. W. D. tyres. P. & H. acetylene headlamp on cycle, lamp painted brown, reflector cracked ; electric lamp on sidecar. Excise Licence, details unknown, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. SURREY. 72. - Oxted ( Co.).— 17th inst. " Indian ( Power- plus)," 1919 model, with Milford sidecar. 7- 9 H. P. Colour red. Knob missing from gear and acceler- ator levers. Rear mudguard broken. Excise/ Licence ( Middlesex C. C.) issued. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CAR. HAMPSHIRE. 73.— Southampton ( Boro.).—" Calthorpe," Case / No. 36, 16- 12- 21. 2 MISCELLANEOUS. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 74.— High Wycombe ( Co.).— The whereabouts of the below described man is sought for the purpose of serving him with a summons for breach of Chepping Wycombe ( Co.) bye- laws.— George Bond, b. about 1871, about 5ft. 4in., c. and moustache dk.; dress, dk. sleeved waistcoat, corduroy trousers, black velour hat ( old), shabby appearance. Travels the country with a small hand power roundabout, hoop- la and dart stalls, and attends fairs. Has also 2 small caravans and 2 other small vans. Accompanied by a woman, a boy b. about 1909, and a girl, b. about 1905. Inf. to Supt. Kirby, High Wycombe. SOMERSETSHIRE . 71.— Weston- super- Mare ( Co.).— Between 16th and 18th inst. " A. J. S." Combination, 1920 model. FX- 5701. Frame No. 570113. Gearbox No. 12834. Engine No. unknown. 5- 6 H. P. Colour black, lined gold. Sidecar fitted with Triplex glass screen and waterproof cover ; full kit of tools in locker under seat; spare wheel attached. Tyres— Dunlop Magnum ( new) rear, Dunlop front and sidecar. Three lamps, two generators. A. A. Badge DEATH. 75.— James O'Reilly, aliases J. Reilly, J. Young, James Young, Patrick Donohue, John Donoghue and John Flanagan, C. R. O. No. 15698- 15, com- mitted suicide in H. M. Prison, Manchester, 11- 12- 21. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE, SHEFFIELD, BRADFORD, WARRINGTON, TADCASTER and CARLISLE. See also Case No. 104, 11- 11- 21. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 21, 1921. RE- CONVICTIONS. 76.— William V. Evans, C. R. O. No. S/ 158861, was sentenced at Newport ( Mori.) ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 2- 12- 21, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud and larceny. Sec Case No. 27, 30- 11- 21. 77 — Ernest Furze, C. R. O. No. 16144- 16, was sentenced at Cranbrook ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 15- 12- 21, to 6 mo;, impt. See Case No. 14, 14- 12- 21. 78 — Joshua M. Yeadon, C. R. O. No. 13196- 21, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 15- 12- 21, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No.' lO, 12- 12- 21. 79.— George M. Litten, C. R. O. No. 18219- 17, was sentenced at Lincoln ( Co.) P. Sess., 16- 12- 21, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 18, 14- 12- 21. 80 - Frank Collings, C. R. O. No. 1722- 12, was sentenced as Francis Dennis St. Julian Fein ( Soilings, at Maidenhead ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 6- 12- 21, to 1 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( bailee). ^ Pre. con. of embezzlement, larceny, bigamy, fraud • fnd forgery at DUBLIN ( Francis Collins), BEL- FAST ( Denis F. O'Neill), IN CITY OK LON- DON ( Frank Collins) and on L. 81— Eliza Baxter, C. R. O. No. 898- 14, was sentenced at Spilsby ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 16- 12- 21, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 11, 16- 12- 21. 80,— George Pilgrim, C. R. O. No. S/ l 17857, was sentenced at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 15- 12- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 13, 25- 11- 21. 87.— Ernest Henry Hyde, C. R. O. No. 23605- 17, was sentenced at C. C. C., 15- 12- 21, to 15 mos. impt. for garagebreaking and stealing motor cars and cycles ( 4 cases). See Case No. 15, 25- 11- 21. S8.— George Fowler, C. R. O. No. 434- 01. was sentenced at West Bromwich Q. Sess., 13- 12- 21, to 3, 3 and 3 yrs. pen. ( conc.) for fraud ( 2 cases) and larceny. Other cases at Bradford, Dewsbury, Leigh, Skipton and Keighley were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. Sec Case No. 27, 11- 11- 21. 89- James Atherton Sinclair, C. R. O. No. 298- 07, Case No. 330, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 19- 10- 21, to 5 yrs. pen., 20 lashes and 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for gross indecency, wearing military uniform and decorations without authority. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at CARLISLE and CHORLEY. 90 — Joseph Sagar, C. R. O. No. 20077- 18, was sentenced at Bury ( Boro.) P. Sess., 15- 12- 21, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 12- 12- 21. 91— John Charles Allen, C. R. O. No. 77- 21, was sentenced at Fleetwood ( Co.) P. Sess., 10- 12- 21, to 28 days' impt. See Case No. 110, 14- 12- 21. 82 - Margaret Riley, aliases Rieley, Ellen Morgan and Bealland, C. R. O. No. 8/ 172290°. was sentenced at West London Pol. Ct., 16- 12- 21, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny— shoplifting. Pre. con. of lar- ceny at WORTHING ( Margaret Riley) and on D, F, V and X. 92— John Dale, C. R. O. No. 20220- 18, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 16- 12- 21, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.), for assault on Police and unlawful possession. See Case No. 20, 14- 12- 21. 83 — Tom Lee, C. R. O. No. 4758- 20, was sen- tenced at York ( E. R.) P. Sess., 17- 12- 21, to 6 mos. impt. for cyclestealing. Sec Case No. 20, 12- 12- 21. 84— Douglas Osborne Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 2995- 19, was, at South Western Pol. a. ( L.), 16- 12- 21, discharged. See Case No. 22, 14.12- 21. 85 — Colin Danson, C. R. O. No. S/ 70521, was, at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 14- 12- 21, discharged. See Case No. 85, 9- 12- 21. LATER INFORMATION. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 93— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as Henry Griffiths with cycle- stealing.— Horatio Llewellyn Griffiths, C. R. O. No. 695- 11, Case No. 181, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), Wednesday, December 21, 1021. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. b. 1889, oft. 3in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar forehead. A valet ; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, fraud, and attempted fraud at GUNTHORPE ( Henry Griffiths) and on G, L and W. 94.— Remanded at Dursley ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as John West, with sacrilege.— Albert Gunnell, C. R. O. No. 4760- 14, b. 1898, 5ft. oin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar side of nose. A labourer ; native of Rutland. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, indecent assault and minor offences at DONCASTER, BRILL, SALISBURY. BRIDPORT, LEWES, HASTINGS ( Albert Gunnell), NOTTINGHAM and PLYMPTON ( John West). 95.— Remanded at Alfreton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged as George Hodgkinson, with burglary.— Charles Hopkins, C. R. O. No. 1637- 10, b. 1882, oft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar forehead, blue mark nose. A labourer ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, warehousebrcaking, bigamy and minor offences at ALFRETON, CHESTERFIELD, CLAY CROSS, HUDDERSFIELD ( George Hopkinson) and PONTEFRACT ( Charles Walton). 96.— Remanded at Coventry ( City) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged as Charles Hughes with larceny. - William Johnson, aliases George Williams, John Scott, John Brown and Charles Williams, C. R. O. No. 742- 05, b. 1870, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, abscess scar I. jaw, scar 1. fore- head. A painter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny and minor offences in CITY' OF LONDON ( William Jones) and on C, E, G, K, L, S and Y. 97.— Remanded at Kingston- on- Thames ( Co.) P. Sess. till 22nd inst., charged with burglary.— John Richards, C. R. O. No. 503- 14, Case No.' 233 Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1861, 5ft. 8in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. brown- hazel. A labourer : native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of housebreaking, burglary and larceny at WAT- FORD, CAMBERLEY ( George Watson), WOKING ( John Reed) and on W. APPREHENSIONS. 98.- - M. P. D., N Division.— Florence Holland, C. R. O. No. S/ 80467, Case No. 71, 12- 11- 18. See also Case No. 158, 20- 4- 21. 99.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( Co.).— Thomas Anderson, Case No. 3, 1- 4- 21 : Kirby, Case No. 88 ( Watford), 24- 8- 21 : Birch, Case No. 126 ( Derby), 16- 9- 21 Thomas, Case No. 7 ( New- port), 22- 4- 21 : Thomas Pyne, Case No. 77 ( Salis- bury), 11- 7- 21 ; and identical with Thomas Wilson, C. R. O. No. 1940- 11. See also Case No. 92, 24- 10- 21. 100.— Essex, Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.)— Florence West, Case No. 4, 3- 2- 20, and identical with Florence Holland, C. R. O. No. S/ 80467. See'also Case No. 68, 30- 9- 21. 101.— Kent, Ramsgate ( Boro.).- Ethel Stewart, Case No. II, 23- 3- 21, and identical with Florence Holland, C. R. O. No. S/ 80467. See also Case^ No. 158, 20- 4- 21. Printed mid > ublished tor His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for tbe Metropolitan Police District New Scotland Yard London. S. W. I. Wednesday, December 21, 1921. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 12 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CITY OF LONDON. 102.— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences, otli ult.— John Redfern, aliases Horrocks and Herbert, b. 1876, 5ft. 7in., stout build, c. fresh, h. and moustache It. brown ( turning grey), round face, plausible ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. overcoat, double collar, black bowler hat; smart appearance. Advertised in provincial newspapers for agents for credit draper and clothier, and received deposits of the above amount from applicants as security on samples, which he failed to send. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. 2. by loser as manservant, made an appointment to meet the latter in London, and took advantage of loser's absence to steal the above property. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Whiting, Rochford. LANCASHIRE. 105. Manchester ( City).— For being concerned with James McGee ( in custody) in attempting to break and enter a warehouse, 16th inst.— William Russell, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., c. dk., clean shaven, flesh wound rt. cheek bone ( recent) ; dress, dk. tweed suit, white muffler, It. cap, black boots. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. DERBYSHIRE. 103.— Renishaw ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 9s. by false pretences.— Joseph Larvin, aliases Jones and Morris, b. about 1881, 5ft. 10 or llin., c. sallow, h. brown, nose broken ( broad at base) ; dress, brown suit, dk. trilby hat ( pulled over eyes) : dirty appearance. Believed native of Nottingham. Called on the wife of a greengrocer with a quantity of potatoes, which he stated had been ordered by her husband at the local market ( false), and obtained above amount in payment. The potatoes were found to be diseased and of inferior quality. Associates with low class hawkers and horse dealers. Frequents vegetable markets, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. ESSEX. 104.— Rochford ( Co.).— For stealing ( 1) Triumph motor cycle, Case No. 70, current issue, and ( 2) housebreaking and stealing, at South Benfleet, 17th inst.— Gent's Waterbury gold filled watch ; 2 plated cake dishes ; do. tea and coffee service ; do. egg cruet; 2 do. jam spoons ; 6 silver serviette rings, monogram C. O. R. in plain block letters; 24 tea spoons ; 2 silver salt cellars and spoons, in black case, plush lined ; about 6 silver salt and mustard spoons; It. grey cloth suit ( including 2 pairs trousers) ; blue serge suit ( including 3 pairs tro" users) ; morning suit, believed grey ; black dinner jacket suit, all to fit man 5ft. Sin.— Charles Robinson, b. 1892, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. fair ( face tanned).— A Man, b. 1896, 5ft. 6 or 7in., believed clean shaven ; Jewish appearance ; dress, overcoat, skull cap. Robinson had been employed LINCOLNSHIRE. 106.— Grimsby ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences at Healing, 16th inst.— A Man, who gave the name of Lennox, b. about 1896, Sft. 6 or 7m., c. dk., h. dk. brown ( brushed back), clean shaven, rather full face, broad nose, London accent; dress, dk. blue ( believed pilot cloth) overcoat, It. suit, It. grey cap, collar and tie, brown shoes. Called on loser, stated he had come from the County Court ( false) to collect the Income Tax, that he had seen his brother- in- law ( whose name he mentioned) and that it would be in order if loser paid him. He stated the amount due was £ 19, but there was a rebate of £ 9. Was given the above amount, and then asked the way to the Post Office, as the receipt would require a stamp. A boy was sent with him, and on arrival there, he handed him Is. 3d., stating the receipt would be sent by post. Was in possession of a bicycle. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Falgate, Grimsby. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 107.— Northampton ( Boro.).— For stealing £ 12 4s. and obtaining £ 7 by false pretences, 1 st and 2nd Oct., 1920.— J. J. Fraser, b. about 1876, 5ft, 10in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. ( believed) blue, slight moustache, stoops a little, well spoken. Native of Scotland. Was employed under the Disposal and Liquidation Commission as officer in charge of depot at Northampton, and has previously been employed as a solicitor's clerk. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton.