THE POLICE $ GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1922. No. 14, VOL. IX. All 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 YAED, 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 of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— E Division.— For attempting to obtain £ 16 by false pretences.— E. H. Palmer, b. 1882 to 1887, 5ft. llin., slim build, c. fresh, h. fair, thin face, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, grey suit, fawn mackintosh, new grey trilby hat, black boots ; shabby appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— F Division.— For stealing ( servant), since January, 1920.— 12 silver forks, King's pattern ; 6 do. spoons, King's pattern ; silver milk jug, sugar basin and tongs, plaited straw handle on jug; 5 do. salt cellars ; 1 do. round dish, 4in. in diameter; 6 do. tea knives, pearl handles ; 1 do. sweet dish ; 2 do. candlesticks, ram's head pattern ; 1 do. rose bowl; 2 do. cup vases and lids ; 1 do. tea caddy ; 2 do. muffineers ; 1 do. butter dish and knife ( all above recovered) ; gold cigarette case, A. L. L. thereon, enamelled photo inside, worn ; 6 silver forks, King's pattern ; 18 do. spoons, King's pattern ; 2 silver sauce ladles ; 1 do. tray ; 3 do. salt cellars ; 1 do. dish, round, 4in. in diameter; 2 do. sauce boats; 7 do. flower vases; 2 do. candlesticks, ram's head pattern ; 1 do. biscuit box, Dutch pattern.— Thomas Atkinson, alias Arthur Madeley, b. 1882, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. sandy ( turning grey), thin face, hollow cheeks, clean shaven; dress, grey lounge suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat. Native of Leatherhead. Was employed as butler, and during his service, stole the above property, which was missed after he had left. DEVONSHIRE. 3.— Okehampton ( Co.).— For forgery.— Charles Hayward Hughes, b. 1879, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. dk., h. dk. bfown ( turning grey), clean shaven, long sharp features, Tather prominent nose, pointed chin ; dress, dk. grey suit ( tight fitting), and trilby hat, wore plain gold band 3i- d 1. finger. Held an appointment as Inspector of the Agricultural Wages Board, from September, 1919, to September, 1921. Frequently spoke of South Africa and may endeavour to leave the country. Was formerly Captain in Australian Imperial Forces. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gordon, Okehampton. ESSEX. 4.— Brentwood ( Co.).— Alfred John Gardener, Case No. 1, 23- 1- 22, is identical with Alfred John Gardiner, C. R. O. No. 10095- 14, b. 1889, Oft. liin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of fraud at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Boyce, Brentwood. 5.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— Alice E. Hill, Case No. 136,18- 1- 22, is identical with Florence Holland, aliases Gear and Alice Florence West, C. R. O. No. S/ 80467, Case No. 2, 20- 1- 22, b. 1884, 5ft 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Tonbridge. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at RAMSGATE ( Ethel Stewart), SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Florence West) and on N, V and Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 6.— Neath ( Co.).— For burglary ( window broken and unfastening catch) ( 2 cases) and stealing at Port Talbot, 27th ult.— Brown cloth coat, with buttons on sleeve ; brown cardigan jacket; silver plated sugar tongs ; 2 War medals, General Service and Victory, engraved No. 199572, Gunner A. G. Pittard.— A Man, b. about 1897, 5ft. 6 or 7in. ; dress, brown colour raincoat and cap. Endeavoured to pledge medals in Aberavon on morning of 27th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. 7.— Swansea ( Boro.).— Edwin Davies, Case No. 6, 27- 1- 22, is identical with Edwin Sylvan Davies, C. R. O. No. 2647- 19, Case No. 160, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1898, 5ft 6Jin., c, fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar rt. forehead. An engineer ; native of Shipley. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at CONWAY ( Edwyn Sylvan Davies) and on C, F, J, N and T. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 8.— Cheltenham ( Co.).— For stealing, 26th ult., at Tewkesbury.— Gent's Centaur bicycle ( re- covered) ; gent's fawn colour mackintosh, no lining, 2 inverted pockets, lapel and collar mended, fly front, in pocket, green and black cotton muffler ( figured).— A Man who gave name of F. Elliott, b. about 1887 to 1892, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, h. It. brown, full face, North Country or Scottish accent; dress, grey mixture coat and cap, It. boots with toecaps ; dirty appearance. Left by train for Worcester, via Malvern, 27th ult. Stated his intention of going to Alberta, Canada. Inf. to Supt. Hopkins, Cheltenham. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Bury ( Co.).— John Webster, Case No. 108, 25- 1- 22, is identical with John Webster, alias Parks, C. R. O. No. 14886- 20, Case No. 88, 9- 1- 22, b. 1898, 5ft. 7| in., c, fresh, h. brown, e. grey, flesh lump near 1. ear, cut scar 2nd rt. finger, 4th 1. finger contracted. A farm labourer ; native of Witherslak. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at NELSON, WIGAN and MATLOCK ( John Webster). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. 10.— Manchester ( City).— Harold Wagstaffe, Case No. 128,25- 1- 22, is identical with Harold Wagstaffe, C. R. O. No. 4174- 16, b. 1892, 5ft 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, mole back rt. neck. A fitter ; nativeof Manchester, where he has cons, for larceny and minor offences. Called on loser ( a school teacher) and represented he was an old pupil, stating he was an ex- service man and had been out of work for many months. Produced a letter purporting to have been sent to him from a friend residing in Lancaster offering him employment, and as he had no money for train fare, etc., obtained the money and boots. Afterwards ascertained that accused had not been a pupil of his school and that he had defrauded other teachers in like manner. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C. Manchester. 11.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( trick) ( 2 cases), 28th ult.— 21bs. bacon, 3 tins Nestle's milk, 2doz. eggs.— A Man, b. 1882 to 1892, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fresh, h. It clean shaven ; dress^ fawn overcoat, It. cap. white soft collar. Entered shops and ordered the above articles. When these were handed to him he gave a further order, and whilst the shopkeeper was attending to this, decamped. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. LINCOLNSHIRE. 12.— Spalding ( Co.).— For shopbreaking and stealing from a dentist's workshop, 23rd ult.— Gold upper plate ; do. lower plate ; sheet per- forated gold ; 7 old false teeth platinum pins ; gold plate, 2 x Jin. ( part, recovered).— Nathan Rolbin, b. about 1887, 5ft. Din., medium build, c. very dk., h. black ( curly), very thick eyebrows which meet in centre, clean shaven, rather red nose ; dress, nigger brown overcoat, velour trilby hat, fawn knitted gloves, carried square brown attache- case. A Jew. Travels the country, calling on dentists buying up their old plates, etc. Last heard of at Cambridge, 26th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Woolnough, Spalding. NORFOLK. 13.— Norwich ( City).— Ted Morgan, Case No. 11, 25- 1- 22, is identical with Edward Howard Morgan, C. R. O. No. 3598- 02, 111. Cir. No. 90- 20, b. 1873, 5ft. 2in., e. fresh, h. and e. brown ( blind 1.), scar 2nd 1. finger. A driller; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at GRIMSBY, NOTTINGHAM, DERBY, NEWARK, YORK, LOUTH, HORNCASTLE, ASHBY- DE LA- Wednesday, February 1, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. ZOUCH BARTON- ON- HUMBER ( Edward Howard Morgan), CIRENCESTER, LANCASTER, OSWESTRY ( Edward Morgan) and DRIF- FIELD ( George Hall). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Norwich. SHROPSHIRE. 14.— Bridgnorth ( Co.).— Hector Pinkham, Case No. 8, 30- 1- 22, is identical with William Frederick Hector Pinkham, C. R. O. No. 1155- 13, b. 1887, 5ft. 5£ in., c. pale, h. black, e. hazel. Pre. con. of forgery and fraud at REIGATE and THORPE. Both cheques were drawn on the National Bank, Camden Town Branch ( L.). Warrants issued. Inf. to Supt. Phillips, Bridgnorth. SURREY. 15— Guildford ( Boro.).— For robbery with violence, 28th ult.— Henry Wilson, b. * 1882 to 1887, about 5ft. 3 or 4in., stiff build, h. brown ( slightly turning grey), e. usually bloodshot, round face, clean shaven ; dress, fawn raincoat ( rather long, buttons close up to neck), check skull cap ( worn well over eyes), sometimes wears muffler or soft collar, black boots, dirty marks on clothing. A motor mechanic. Entered a small general shop and was about to rob the till when the proprietor entered. He presented what appeared to be an automatic pistol, telling the proprietor he would shoot him if he interfered. In the struggle that followed, the proprietor received a wound on the forehead from the instrument, and Wilson escaped, taking with him about £ 2. The instrument was afterwards found in the shop, and consisted of a King Dick spanner and tube spanner fixed in claw of same, together with small spirit level, the whole bound together with black insulation tape. May seek employment at motor garages, or assistance from Buffalo Lodges. May be found in lodging houses or workmen's homes. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. 16.— Oxted ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), quan- tity gent's clothing, etc. ( mostly recovered), at Lingfield, 6th ult.— Albert Victor Read, C. R. O. No. 24122- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 6i n., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar over 1. eye, both thumbs double- jointed. A chef; native of Willenhall. Pre. con. of larcenv at WILLENHALL, BRIDG- NORTH and COALVILLE. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. West, Oxted. SUSSEX ( WEST). 17.— Chichester ( Co.).— For shopbreaking and stealing property, Case No. 49, 27- 1- 22.— A Man who gave the name of Healey, b. about 1882, 5ft. 6in., c. fair, h. brown ( bald on top), moustache ( small) dk., high forehead ( wrinkled), slight lisp ; dress, grey herring- bone suit, celluloid collar, blue and white mixture tie, brown trilby hat, brown boots. Last heard of at Brighton. See also Case No. 56 current issue. Inf. to Supt. Brett, Chichester. YORKSHIRE ( EAST REDING). 18.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 10s. by false pretences.— John Walker, C. R. O. No. 977- 03, Case No. 491, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1878, 5ft. 9iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar on and under chin ; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, grey herring- bone pattern trousers ( tight and short), dk. brown blanket cloth overcoat ( double breasted, Raglan shape, vent at back), bowler hat, lavender scarf, soft khaki collar, brown silk tie, brown boots, brown kid gloves. A marine en- gineer ; native of Sunderland. Pre. con. of fraud and horsestealing at NEWPORT ( MON.), SUN- DERLAND, NORTH SHIELDS, ABERAVON, GREENOCK, IPSWICH ( John Walker) and SWANSEA ( Alfred Young). Informed loser he was a Superintendent Engineer for an Italian firm, which had two steamers coming to Hull, and that ho would return the money when he received a cheque from the brokers. Engaged loser's husband as assistant superintendent engineer at a salary of £ 8 per week. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 19.— Huddersfield ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 4 18s. 9d., 2 bags, purse, lady's umbrella, ete., 24th ult.— Sarah Adelaide Farrar, abases Bray and Dobson, C. R. O. No. 298- 17, Cases Nos. 82, 16- 1- 22, and 233, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1879, 5ft. 2£ in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, cut scar rt, thumb ; dress, grey three- quarter coat, dk. skirt and blouse, black trilby shaped hat, A weaver , native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny at LEEDS, WAKE- FIELD, SPILSBY ( Sarah Adelaide Farrar) and GAINSBOROUGH ( Annie Turner). Advertised in the Yorkshire Evening News for a situation as housekeeper to a working man. Loser answered advertisement and Farrar replied from an address at Beeston, signing as Mrs. Turner; was engaged on the 20th ult. and absconded 24th ult. with the above property. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 20.— Remanded at Smethwick ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged as Harry Ratcliffe, with larceny.— Keir Hardie Ratcliffe, C. R. O. No. 424- 16, b. 1893, 5ft. 2fin., c. fresh ( blotchy), h. dk. brown, • e. hazel. A cook ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking, shopbreaking, ware- housebreaking and minor offences at LEEDS, HARROGATE, ALDERSHOT, HUDDERS- FIELD ( Keir Hardie Ratcliffe), NOTTINGHAM ( Harry Ratcliffe) and on G. 21.— At Chesterfield ( Boro.), charged with burglary.— Harry Dennis, C. R. O. No. 1286- 22, b. 1897, 5ft., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A miner; native of Barnsley. Pre. con. of housebreaking and a minor offence at ROTHER- HAM. 22.— Remanded at: Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged as Albert Brown, with ware- housebreaking.— Robert Smith. C. R. O. No. 15742- 18, b. 1900, 4ft. 9£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A wool comber ; native of Yorkshire. Pre. con. of sacrilege, larceny, shopbreaking and a minor offence at BRADFORD, NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE ( Albert Brown) and on L. 23.— Remanded at Northampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Walter Shears, C. R. O. No. 15975- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer; native of Rugby. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at RUGBY and WINCHESTER. 24.— Remanded at Reading ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged as Harry Watson, with being found on enclosed premises.— William Hyde, C. R. O. No. 529- 05, b. 1877, 5ft. 32in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue, scar forehead and rt. wrist. A groom ; native of Derby. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at ARUNDEL, STEYNING, OX- FORD, ST. ALBANS, WOKINGHAM, BRID- LINGTON, ROMSEY ( William Hyde), THIRSK ( William Harvey) and on R. 25.— Francis Kingsley O'Connor, Case No. 19, 30- 1- 22, is identical with Francis Kingsley O'Connor, C. R. O. No. 4932- 19, b. 1899, 5ft. 8iin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Native of Crosby. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BOOTLE, LIVERPOOL ( John Francis Kingsley O'Connor) and on Y. 26.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged as Thomas Miller, with loiter- ing with intent.— Thomas Matthews, C. R. O. No. S/ 122653, b. 1889, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar under chin. A shoemaker; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and minor offences at LEICESTER, LEEDS and on D and L. 27.— At Doncaster ( W. R.), charged with larceny. — Edward Higson, C. R. O. No. 207- 01, b. 1858, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar rt. temple, limps 1. leg. A joiner ; native of Clayton. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and house- breaking at PRESTON, BLACKPOOL, STOCK- PORT, HYDE ( Edwin Higson), BARNSLEY, KIRKHAM, HIGH WYCOMBE, WAKEFIELD, OLDHAM ( Edward Higson) and HULL ( Frederick Harrison). 28.— Remanded at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with bigamy.— John William Mortimer, C. R. O. No. 4061- 15, b. 1870, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ( rt. blind). A labourer ; Pre. con. of fowlstealing at THORNE. 29.— Remanded at Barnet P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 1st inst. charged with house- breaking ( 3 cases).— Sidney Hubert Hamlin, alias James Foy, C. R. O. No. 5970- 19, b. 1896, 5ft. 4jin., medium build, c, fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven, very talkative ; dress, grey pinhead suit, brown tweed overcoat, It. trilby hat, fawn spats, black boots. An ex- jockey; native of London. Pre. con. of theft, housebreaking, larceny and minor offences at EDINBURGH ( Sidney Herbert Hamlin), HARWICH ( William Bramert) and on C and D.— William Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 13989- 19, as Harry Savage, I.. 1899, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar on forehead ; dress, blue jacket and trousers, It. grey waistcoat, grey overcoat, grey trilby hat, brown boots. A painter ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary and a minor offence on C, E and W. Found in their possession : silver dressing table tray, plain centre, 15in. by 9in. ; 2 lady's silver hair brushes ; 2 do. clothes brushes ; 1 do. hand mirror ; . 2 do. trinket boxes ( 1 6in. and 1 3iin. long) ; 1 do., circular lid ( all scroll shaped and chased with plain circles for monogram) ; 1 tortoiseshell comb with silver back ; 2 lady's silver backed hair brushes, raised floral, leaf and bird pattern ; hand mirror and button hook to match; silver backed clothes brush, cherub pattern ; pair small scissors, silver handles; round glass scent- bottle, silver top; glass powder jar, silver top, circular ; lady's gold watch, open faced, English lever, chased back, gold hands, Roman figures ; lady's silver Geneva do., chased at back, old- fashioned ; gold bracelet, Wednesday, February 1, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. ( round links, part of safety chain attached) ; do., curb pattern, push- in clasp, set pearls and garnets ; do., chain pattern, small square links, safety chain broken ; lady's gold ring, plain, set 1 large diamond; lady's dress do., set pearls and diamonds altern- ately ; lady's dress do., set single diamond, heavy pattern ; marquise do., set 5 rubies in centre, surrounded by diamonds ; do., set black garnet, old- fashioned ; gold brooch, safety pin pattern, R. G. A. badge attached ; do., size of halfcrown, diamond in centre, small knobs of gold round edge ; do., long pattern, chased, set with diamonds; do., bar pattern true lover's knot; do. plain bar ; do., horseshoe and wishing bone, set with pearls ; lady's gold watch chain, closely woven, about lOin. long, tassel attached. 30.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with loitering, etc.— William Mitchell, aliases Samuel Mitchell, William Hart, Charles Loates, Arthur James, Arthur King, McKenzie, Davies, Percy Courtney, Arthur Sey- mour and Wingrove, C. R. O. No. 26- 99, Case No. 505. Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1874, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. black ( turning grey), e. hazel, scar over rt. eyebrow, small scar top 1. forehead. A tailor: native of Waterford. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny ( person), causing grievous bodily harm and minor offences at ATHLONE, TRAMORE, NEWTOWN ( William Mitchell), CREWE ( William Lawrence Mitchell), MANCHESTER ( William Lawrence), BOLTON ( Arthur Seaford), NEWCASTLE ( George Williams) BIRMINGHAM ( Arthur Williams), ASTON ( Arthur Riley) and on A, B, H, J, R and V. 34.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged as John Richard Richmond with loitering.— James Richmond, C. R. O. No. S/ 139280, b. 1887, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at HUDDERS- FIELD. 35.— At Harwich ( Co.) charged with false pretences.— Frederick James Austin, alias Charles Gillett, C. R. O. No. 188- 21, b. 1892, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, small scar 1. cheek. A carpenter; native of Worcester. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, embezzlement and horsestealing at ST. ALBANS ( Frederick James Austin) and on S and X. 36.— Remanded at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 6th inst., charged as Peggy Williams with prostitution.— Margaret Annie Bowen, alias Peggy Thompson, C. R. O No. 7312- 15, b. 1898, 5ft. 2iin., c. pale, h. It- brown, e. blue. A servant; native of Hereford. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BARNS- LEY ( Margaret Thompson), SHEFFIELD ( Margaret Annie Bowen) and on A, B, and E. 37.— At Boston ( Boro.), charged as Christopher Lawler, with larceny.— John Wesley, C. R. O. No. S/ 68355, b. 1867, 5ft. 2in., c. fair, h. brown ( turning grey), e. hazel, scar forehead and rt. eyebrow. A boot finisher ; native of Northampton. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( John Wesley), ALTON ( George White), STROUD ( Christopher Lawler) and MUCH HADHAM ( George Roberts). 31.— Remanded at Pontypool ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with larceny ( lodgings).— Daisy Powell, alias Ethel Poyner, C. R. O. No. 23658- 21, b. 1902, 5ft. 3fin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at WHITCHURCH. 32.— Remanded at Whitehaven ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged with housebreaking and larceny.— Gilbert Bintcliffe, C. R. O. No. 6575- 19, b. 1902, 5ft. £| in., c. dk., h. and e. brown. A carter; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny at LYDNEY and NOTTINGHAM. 33.— At Stockport ( Boro.), charged with cycle- stealing.— George Williamson, C. R. O. No. 20823- 21, b. 1905, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of a similar offence at WILMSLOW. 38.— Awaiting trial at C. L. S., committed from Bow- street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— E Division case— charged as Harry Scott, with shopbreaking.— Laurence Hardwick, C. R. O. No. 404- 15, b. 1895, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ; dress, blue striped serge suit, It. fawn raincoat, It. grey trilby hat, white collar, blue tie, black boots. A tailor ; native of Bradford. Pre. con. of theft, shopbreaking, housebreaking, attempted house- breaking and a minor offence at BRADFORD, LIVERPOOL, NAIRN ( Laurence Hardwick), EDINBURGH ( Lawrence Hardwick) and BLACK- POOL ( Charles Simpson). 39.— At Maidstone ( Boro.), charged as Arthur Bodkin, with larceny.— Arthur John Bodkin, C. R. O. No. 1069- 20, b. 1858, 5ft. 24in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. hazel. Pre. con. of a minor offence at BOURNEMOUTH. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. PORTRAITS OF A PERSON IN CUSTODY. ESSEX. 40.— Braintree ( Co.).— Remanded till 1st inst., charged with obtaining 18 pigs by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— Frederick Kennedy, abases John Redfern, Horrocks and Herbert, C. R. O. 46,- Staffordsbirc, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Stan- ley Frederick John Pratt, Case No. 5, 23- 1- 22, and identical with Stanley Frederick John Pratt, C. R. O. No. 3147- 1(), and sentenced, 27- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. 47.— Warwickshire, Rugby ( Co.).— Man, who gave name of Cyril Austin Freeman, Case No. 20, 9- 11- 21, at Bath, and remanded till 2nd inst., charged with fraud. No. M/ 6807 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1854, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. grey ( bald front), e. blue, square chin, very plausible ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. overcoat with 4 flap pockets and velvet collar, smart appearance. A traveller. Inf. to Supt. Joyce. Braintree. APPREHENSIONS. 41.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Alfred Clapp, C. R. O. No. 16860- 18, Case No. 34, 21- 11- 21. 42.— City of London.— John Redfern, Case No. 102, 21- 12- 21, and identical with Frederick Kennedy, C. R. O. No. M/ 6807. See also Case No. 40 current issue. 43.— Essex, Rochford ( Co.).— Charles Robinson, Oase No. 104, 21- 12- 21. 44.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— Daisy Griffin, C. R. O. No. 20500- 18, Case No. 6, 29- 4- 21, on H, and remanded at Old- street Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 2nd inst., charged with causing grievous bodily harm. 45.— Staffordshire, Forebridge ( Co.).— Thomas Rutter, Case No. 89, 9- 1- 22. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. DORSETSHIRE. 48.— Wareham ( Co.).— Case No. 136, 23- 11- 21, cancelled. Alfred Clapp, C. R. O. No. 16860- 18, not now wanted. LANCASHIRE. 49.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining 10 lady's jumpers by false pretences, on or about 1- 12- 21.— Cyril Morris, C. R. O. No. M/ 6808 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1886, 5ft. 7| in., medium build, c. swarthy, h. dk. brown, e. grey, long face, Jewish nose, clean shaven, peculiar defect in rt. leg which makes him appear to be limping when walking quickly ; dress, brown suit, It. grey overcoat, white shirt with black stripes ( collar to match), brown velour hat, black boots, spats. A manu- facturer's agent; native of South Africa. Trades as C. Morris & Co., and resides in hotels. Is in possession of British passport, No. LO 63160, issued at Liverpool in June, 1921. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 50.— Altrincham ( Co.).— 28th ult., from clothing in a pavilion, at Bowdon.— Gent's gold Walthnm lever watch; do., No. 1131 ; gent's gold double guard, gold sovereign case and 3d.- piece set in centre with an opal, attached ; brown pigskin wallet ; black wallel, marked inside Pratt's Motor Spirit, containing Life Assurance notice and visiting cards with F. G. Taylor, Walton, thereon ; and £ 5 Inf. * o Supt. Lees, Altrincham. LANCASHIRE. $ 51. Bolton ( Co.).— 26th or 27th ult., by burglary, at Kearsley.— Pair gent's black lace- up boots, size 9, nearly new : gold brooch, 2 bars with lover's knot in centre, safety chain attached, in blue case, Cannon, Manchester, believed inside of case ; crepe- de- chine pale blue coloured blouse ; pair gent's gold rimmed eyeglasses ; pair lady's rimless do., in red case, Kelsall, Opticians, Bolton, inside case ; pair gold rimmed spectacles, double sight ; pair lady's dk. suede gloves, fur lined, size 0} ; 2 lady's dk. green purses ; gent's It. fawn raincoat, double breasted, to fit man 5ft. llin., name Brown, Manchester, on tab ; Gillette safety razor with blades, in heliotrope case ; 2 electro- plated silver salt- cellars, 3in. high, l£ in. wide, on 3 legs, lion's head on top of each leg, body chased ; and £ 1 18s. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Bolton. 52.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 50, 11- 1- 22. Joseph Horrigan not now suspected. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 53.— Seaforth ( Co.).— Advercing to Case No. 66, 25- 1- 22. Additional property.— Gent's old silver lever key wind watch, Wycherley make, plain case, white dial, Roman numerals ; gent's 9ct. curb watch chain, graduated links ; stamp collector's album, brownish colour, lOin. x 8in., containing large collection of rare postage stamps ; 6 electro- plated table spoons ; 6 do. fish knives. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. SUSSEX ( EAST). 54— Lewes ( Co.).— 28th or 29th ult,, by ware- housebreaking.— Canteen of table silver, com- piising— soup ladle ; 12 table spoons ; 12 dessert do. ; 12 large soup spoons; 12 large forks; 12 small do. ; 12 tea spoons ( with crest— man's arm with hand holding laurel wreath and a scroll with the words Deeds Shew) ; 6 silver plated entree dishes ; 4 pairs of large silver candlesticks, different sizes, some engraved and some plain ; silver Queen Anne teapot ; do. coffee pot ; do. hot water jug, ebony handle ; 3 do. cream jugs ; 1 do. kettle ; 3 do. milk jugs ; 2 pairs do. sugar tongs ; 10 silver sweetmeat dishes 3 do. sugai sifters ; 6 do. serviette rings ; 6 do. silver frames for matchboxes, with crest ; 5 do. small salt cellars and spoons ; 2 do. toast racks ; 3 silver salvers, with crest ; I do. caid tiay, with crest; do. crumb scoop ; do. egg stand, with 6 silver egg cups and spoons; pair of gold links, flat shape, plain ; gold matchbox, engraved with name of horse, Wild Wave, and 10 dates of races won or been placed ; plated set of dessert knives and forks, 12 of each ; 2 pairs of silver fish servers ; 2 sets of carving knives and forks, with steel and rests , silver tea caddy ; 12 silver afternoon tea knives ; silver tea tray ; silver muffineer ; silver revolving breakfast dish. Inf. to Supt. Waghorn, Lewes. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Property. Case No. 44, 27- 1- 22, and thief arrested. SUSSEX ( WEST). 56.— Chichester ( Co.).— Cardboard box and 7 pairs stockings, Case No. 49, 27- 1- 22. MISCELLANEOUS. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 57.— Retford ( Co.).— The whereabouts of Malcolm David George Drummond is sought for the purpose of serving him with summonses under the Motor Car Act. Was driving 2- seater motor car No. XH- 4510, when offences were committed, 29th Dec. Spoke of going to Ripon and the North. Inf. to Supt. Godfrey, Retford. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. 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. 58.— D Division.— 28th ult., " Standard," 1921 model. XF- 6432. Chassis No. S. L. O. 15165. Engine No. 15586. 11.6 h. p. Open 4- seater body, convertible to enclosed. Colour grey ; upholstered in black leather. Mechanical horn on battery. A. A. Badge. Black toolbox on off side. Spare, wheel. Particulars of Excise Licence and Registra- tion Book not furnished. IRELAND DUBLIN METROPOLITAN POLICE. 59.— 3rd ult., " Ford " van. LY- 7796. Engine No. 2588044. 20 H. P. Colour, body dk. blue, wheels red. Nearly new. By three armed Men from garage at Bow Lane. 60.— 8th ult., " Essex," 1920 model. IK- 4232. Engine No. 371U8 or 37718. 17 H. P. Colour green. Identification letters and figures are black on white. Slight dinge on near mudguard. Five seater touring body. By three armed Men from owner's residence— R. I. C. District. 61.— 11th ult., " Karrier " three- ton lorry. LP- 8742. W. D. No. L. 12590. Chassis No. 2357. Engine No. 4472, type J. D. 4. Remy . magneto. Solid tyres, front 720 x 120, rear 810 x 120. By armed Men from soldiers on Kilbride Road— R. I. C. District. 62.— 12th ult., " Vauxhall," 1920 model. 01- 5511. Chassis No. 3235. Engine No. D. A. 3403. Open touring body. Colour royal blue, nickel mounted. From outside Hibernian Hotel, Dawson Street, by three Men. 63.— 12th ult., " Crossley," YI- 445, W. D. No. V. 6345. Chassis No. 11407. Engine No. 11013. Dixie magneto, No. 473295. Twin wheels rear, 920 x 120 m. m. Taken from Brittas Inn— R. I. C. District. 64.— 14th ult,, '' Crossley," six seater touring. MD- 2340. Colour sea green. Inside of bonnet marked A. C. Bosch magneto, type Z. U. 4., No. 2467122. By six Men from outside Hibernian Hotel, Dawson Street. 65.— 14th ult., " Ford " car, military B. B. type. Registered No. 2351. Chassis No. 158401. Engine No. 2568032 (?). Covered body. Colour body dk. green ; bonnet black. Car numbers painted in large white letters on body. Prince of Wales feathers on black shield on dash. By Soldiers from Mountrath. 66.— 14th ult., " Vauxhall," CK- 932. Chassis No. 1157. Engine No. 1299. Open touring body. Colour green. Stolen from St. Stephen's Club. 67.— 13th ult., " Ford" van, No. 62351, Engine No. 2568032 (?). Colour dk. green with black bonnet. Taken from Curragh ; suspicion attached to Private Brown, of (?) 2nd Batt. The Gordon Highlanders. 68.— 18th ult,, " Rolls Royce," identification number not furnished. Engine No. E. 5. P. G. 40- 50 H. P. Four seater, Colour grey ; wire wheels, black. V- shaped windscreen. By three armed Men at Molesworth Street. 69.— 18th ult., " Ford," XE- 3810. Chassis No. 2558002. Engine No. 2394238. 20 H. P. Touring body. Colour black. Oil cap missing off near front axle. By three armed Men at Gardiner's Row. 70.— 18th ult., " Ford" van, open at back. RI- 6247. Dk. colour. No other particulars avail- able. By two armed Men at Lower Abbey Street. 71.— 18th ult., " Ford " van. RI- 710. Manu- facturer's number 20081. 20 H. P. Colour black. No other particulars available. By three armed Men at Broadstone Railway Station. 72.— 18th ult., " Chevrolet," identification number not furnished. Chassis No. 9A- 46953. Engine No. C. P. x R. 318. Four seater body. Colour grey. No other particulars available. 73.— 19th ult,, " Ford" ambulance. HO- 864. Chassis and engine numbers 226627. 11 H. P. (?). By five armed Men at Cork Street. 74.— 21st ult., " Crossley," XA- 3771. Chassis No. 13349. Engine No. 1330. 30 H. P. Six stater landaulette. Colour royal blue. By two armed Men from Royal Marine Hotel, Kingstown. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— contd. 75.— 21st ult., " Crossley." IK- 4248. Chassis No. 15092. Engine No. 14991. Landaulette body. Colour chocolate with black wings. Spare wheel. By five armed Men at Queen's Road, Kingstown. 76.— 21st ult., " Crossley," 1920 model. MD- 2337. Engine number unknown. 25- 30 H. P. Landauletter body. Colour chocolate brown. Enamel on body chipped. Mudguards dented. By four armed Men from the Abbey Theatre. 77.— 21st ult., " Ford," 1920 model. RI- 8486. Engine No. 3844751. 20 H. P. Engine also bore letters L. O. A. Touring body. Colour black. L. hand steering. Self starter. No other particulars furnished. Inf. to C. I. Dept., Dublin Metropolitan Police. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 78.— B Division.— 30th ult., " Douglas," solo, 1921 model. PC- 449. Frame No. 52778. Engine No. 51416. 2| H. P. Colour black ; tank blue and silver. Excise Licence No. 0241073 ( Surrey C. C.), expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. 79 — J Division.— Between 21st and 27th ult., " Douglas," solo. MC- 8249. Engine No. 30602. 21 h. p. Colour silver grey, lined blue ; Douglas in blue letters either side of tank. Thompson- Bennett W. D. magneto. Footboards. Upturned handle- bars. Excise Licence, 31- 12- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. BERWICKSHIRE . 81.— Duns ( Co.).— Ford," Case No. 62,11- 1- 22. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. LANCASHIRE. 82.— Manchester ( City).— Found in possession of George Walton, C. R. O. No. S/ 163753, Case No. 60, 30- 1- 22.— Pair gent's black shoes, size 7, Milton Shoe and No. 4875 stamped inside ; lady's white knitted woollen scarf, green ends; pair lady's black stockings, tops red lined, with name T. K. & Sons, Botany, worked in red wool; 2 child's white woollen coats ; 3 do. blue, grey and pink check ; child's blue frock ; do. pink overall; 2 girl's white woollen vests; white woollen shawl; infant's white crochet coat with blue ribbon ; do. white bonnet with blue string. Has been tramping the country calling at houses and obtaining clothing which he sold in various towns. Usually presented a begging letter ( found in his possession), which states that his wife - is about to be confined and he has not the means to buy the necessary clothing. On this pretext obtained articles of clothing at Oldham, Hudders- field and Ashton- under- Lyne. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. CAMBRIDGESHIRE ( ISLE OF ELY). 80.— Ely ( Co.).— 28th or 29th ult., " Raleigh " Combination, roadster model, nearly new. EB- 3115 Frame No. 440. Engine No. 430. 5- 6 H. P. Colour of sidecar dk. green , Raleigh on front; grip on side for pillion rider. Lucas magneto and horn. Raleigh leg shields. Speedometer. Brooks' saddle with back rest. Spring seat rear of cycle. Easting celluloid screen. Lodge plug. No lamps. Driving licence in name of E. W. Hurlock in toolbag. Excise Licence, 12- 5- 21, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. Sidecar contained pair fawn mackintosh overalls. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. ESSEX. 83.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— 28th ult., washed ashore at Little Oakley.— The body of A Man, b. about 1877 to 1882, length 6ft., features unrecognisable ; dress, grey cloth trousers, cotton vest and pants, blue striped shirt, woollen socks, black boots ( Balmoral shaped, rubber soled and heeled). The body is very decomposed and minus both forearms. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February I, 1922. RE- CONVICTIONS. 84.— Thomas Hardy, aliases Joseph Jenkins and John Jenkinson, C. R. O. No. 2099- 04, was sentenced as John Sinuns at Wicklow ( Co.) Q. Sess., 18- 1- 22, to 6 mos. impt, for fraud. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, forgery, uttering forged cheque, catt. lestealing, cyclestealing and larceny at lLANGEFRI, DUBLIN, TRIM, HYDE, OVER ( John Finegan), PERTH, NAAS, ALDERSHOT ( John MeCann), TARPORLEY ( John Tindall), LIVERPOOL and POOLE ( Thomas Hardy). 20- 1- 22, to 4 mos. impt. for being in possession of dangerous drugs without a licence. Pre. con. of larceny at MARGATE. 93 — Jonas Hirst Ainley, C. R. O. No. 7671- 16, was sentenced at C. L. S., 24- 1- 22, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 17, 19- 12- 21. 94.— Harry Hingston, C. R. O. No. 2558- 00, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 26- 1- 22, to 14 days impt. See Case No. 25, 20- 1- 22. 85.— Alec Jessop, C. R. O. No. 2528- 19, was sentenced at Barnsley ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 26- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. A case of cycle- stealing at Scarborough was taken into considera- tion when sentence was passed. See Case No. 22, 20- 1- 22. 86 — John Jamison, C. R. O. No. 10710- 16, was sentenced at Barnsley ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 26- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 20- 1- 22. 87 — Harry Howard, O. R. O. No. 595- 04, was sentenced at Bourne ( Co.) P. Sess., 12- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. for fraud and at Norfolk Ass., 25- 1- 22, as James Houghton, to 6 mos. impt. for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 150, 11- 1- 22. 88.— Hugh Boyd, O. R. O. No. S/ 150890, was sentenced at Cupar ( Sherifl) Ct., 24- 1- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 4- 1- 22. 89.— Georges Harold Coombe, C. R. O. No. 7093- 20, was sentenced at Norfolk Ass., 27- 1- 22, to 4 mos. impt. for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 20, 30- 12- 21. 90.— Frederick Harry Emerson, C. R. O. No. 7509- 21, was sentenced at Norwich ( City) P. Sess., 21- 1- 22, to 2 mos. impt. for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 13, 18- 1- 22. 91.— William Brown, C. R. O. No. 1748- 15, was sentenced at Barnsley ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 26- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 23, 20- 1- 22. 92.— Sidney Mark Simmons, C. R. O. No. 17614- 20, was sentenced at Guildhall Pol. Ct, ( L.), 95.— Henry Scragg, C. R. O. No. 52- 01, was sentenced at Wigan ( Boro.) P. Sess., 25- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt, for frequenting. See Case No. 26, 25- 1- 22. 96 — Martin Devaney, C. R. O. No. 2042- 09, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Pol. a., 25- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 9, 23- 1- 22. 97.— Harry Johnston, C. R. O. No. 7895- 19, was sentenced at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct. ( L.), 27- 1- 22, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cone.) for receiving and attempted fraud. See Case No. 31, 25- 1- 22. 98.— George Tiffin, C. R. O. No. 1636- 02, was sentenced at C. C. C., 16- 1- 22, to 12 mos. impt. for warehousebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 100, 11- 11- 21. 99 — George Henry Taylor, C. R. O. No. S/ 76020, was sentenced at Stratford P. Sess. ( L.), 26- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 25- 1- 22. 100 — Henry Munns, C. R. O. No. 12164- 16, was sentenced at Bedford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 27- 1- 22, to 2 and 1 mos. impt. for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 119, 25- 1- 22. 101.— Sidney Studholme, C. R. O. No. S/ 108308, was sentenced at Plympton Pol. Ct., 23- 1- 22, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) and 3, 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cone.), for false pretences ( 6 cases). See Case No. 16, 20- 1- 22. 102 — Stephen Robert Watson, C. R. O. No. 11498- 21, was sentenced at Watlington P. Sess., 28- 1- 22, to 1 mo. impt., for larceny. See Case No. 113, 25- 1- 22. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 RE- CONVICTIONS— co nli nued. 103 — John Thomas Walley, C. R. O. No. 4733- 18, was sentenced at Newcastle- under- Lyme ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 24- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, indecent assault and a minor offence at BARNSLEY, LEEK, NEWCASTLE ( Staffs) and MIDDLESBROUGH. 104 — Frank Lee, C. R. O. No. 12542- 20, was at Whitehill ( Co.) Pol. Ct,, 30- 1- 22, discharged. See Case No. 11,23- 1- 22. 105— Harold Plaister, C. R. O. No. 20240- 18, was sentenced at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 28- 1- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 25- 1- 22. 106.— Charles Greig, alias Carson, C. R. O. No. 5492- 20, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 19- 1- 22, to 18 mos. impt., for theft by housebreaking. Pre. con. of larceny, breaking and entering, house- breaking and burglarj' at BELFAST ( Charles Gregg), GLASGOW and LIVERPOOL ( Charles Greig). 107.— Lionel Arthur Reeves Ball, C. R . O. No. 12418- 15, was sentenced at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol Ct., 27- 1- 22, to 3 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for false pretences ( 2 cases). See Case No. 14, 27- 1- 22. 108.— George Craven Carter, C. R. O. No. 15083- 14, was sentenced at Lancaster ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 28- 1- 22, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 117, 25- 1- 22. 109 — John Davidson Taylor, C. R. O. No. 15249- 21, was sentenced at South Shields ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 27- 1- 22, to 1 mo. impt, See Case No. 16, 27- 1- 22. 110.— Harry Lewis, C. R. O. No. 7520- 21, was sentenced at Rochdale ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 23- 1- 22, to 1 and 1 mo. impt. ( cons.), for being a Suspected person loitering and larceny. See Case No. 18, 20- 1- 22. 111.— Colin Beaton Robinson, C. R. O. No. 19329- 20, was sentenced at Derby Q. Sess., 4- 1- 22, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 15, 4- 1- 22. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 112.— N Division.— For obtaining £ 15 by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 15th ult.— H. T. Taylor, alias William Taylor, b. 1896, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, inveterate cigarette smoker and given to gambling ; dress, London County Council fireman's blue melton overcoat ( ordinary buttons), blue suit, fawn trilby hat, black boots. Represented he was a boxing promoter, and, having borrowed money previously from loser, gave him a cheque on London County and Westminster Bank, Harrow- road Branch, for more than the amount owing and received balance in cash. The cheque was subsequently returned marked No Account. May be found frequenting fire stations or in company of firemen. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 113.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct, till 3rd inst,, charged with loitering, etc.— George Davis, C. R. O. No. 5711- 14, b. 1893, 5ft. 8Jin., c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. hazel. An iron turner; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of theft, attempted theft and a minor offence at GLASGOW and BURNLEY. 114.— Remanded at Cheltenham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged as George Sidney Davies, with fraud.— John Wilde, abases John F. Taylor, John Foster, John Frederick Peplow and John Francis Richard Peplow, C. R. O. No. 1584- 13, Case No. 384, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1882, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar over rt. eye, cut mark 3rd rt. finger. A horse dealer ; native of Eswald, Cheshire. Pre. con. of bigamy, fraud, obtaining credit by fraud, larceny and minor offences at DUBLIN ( John Wilde), ALBRIGHTON, RHAYADER ( Frank Peplow), BIRMINGHAM ( John Peplow) and STOCKPORT ( John Francis Peplow). 115.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Clara Smith, with uttering counterfeit coin.— Clara Violet Smith, C. R. O. No. 14350- 17, b. 1894, 4ft. 10£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Native of Coventry. Pre. con. of minor offences at COVENTRY ( Clara Smith) and on Y. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. LATER INFORMATION continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 116.— Remanded at Farnham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 2nd inst., charged with. larceny.— May Elizabeth Holyoak, C. R. O. No. 5407- 18, b. 1892, 5ft. 6in.. c. and h. fair, e. grej'. Pre. con. of larceny on P. 117.— Remanded at Hampstead P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 1st inst., charged as Thomas. Vickers, with being a suspected person— loitering.— Thomas Reynolds, alias Thomas Bradlev, C. R. O, No. 1504- 03, Case No. 42, Supplement A ( Vol. III.) b. 1881, 5ft. 6£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, moustache ginger ; dress, grey mixture suit, grey cap, black boots. A gardener; native of Ellesmere. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, attempted fraud, housebreaking and minor offences at LLANDUDNO, RHYL, BANGOR, CONWAY ( Thomas Jennings), COL- WYN BAY ( Thomas Colson Jennings), RUTHIN ( Thomas Colsam Jennings), ALTRINCHAM ( Thomas Rowlands). LISCARD, BIRKENHEAD ( Thomas Turley), LIVERPOOL ( Thomas Barlow), WATFORD ( Thomas West), ST. ALBANS ( Thomas Reynolds) and on P, S and W. 118 — Remanded at Ampthill ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Charles Rowlins, with larceny. - Charles Lawson, C. R. O. No. 11316- 20, b. 1902, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of a minor offence on T. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 119.— C Division.— For forgery and fraud.— Albert Edward Marriott, aliases Bert Marriott, John Skyrme and George Clarke, C. R. O. No. M/ 6809 ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1902, 5ft. 4in., slim build, h. dk., e. grey, clean shaven ; usually dressed in dk. overcoat, It. trilby hat, It. coloured spats, theatrical appearance. Had been staying at Barton Manor, Hereford, and by means of forged documents and false representations, obtained the sum of £ 300 as a loan from a firm of moneylenders and after- wards absconded. May be found in the company of prostitutes or racing men. Believed to be accompanied by Teresa Agnes Skyrme, alias Trixie, b. 1901, 5ft. 3in., c. clear, h. brown, e. grey ; well dressed, very plausible ; appearance of an actress ( suspected but arrest not j'et sought). Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. APPREHENSIONS. 120.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— William Wilshire, C. R. O. No. 5772- 14, Case No. 13, 25- 1- 22, and remanded till 3rd inst. PROPERTY STOLEN. SUSSEX ( EAST). 121.— Brighton ( Boro.).— 29th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing front door with an instrument).— Four typewriters ( 1 Remington portable, No. ND 10901, and case ; do., No. ND 10982, and case; 1 Corona portable, No. 367564; do., No. 373093). Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. Printed nndsl ublislud t". Hif Mojmty'p Stationary Ottice by tho Receiver for tho MetropolitaniPolico District Now Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Wednesday, February 1, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CAMBRIDGESHIRE ( ISLE OF ELY). 122.— March ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings) at Whittlesea, 27th ult., green pocket wallet, con- taining £ 5 in Treasury notes : German 5- mark note ; Helping Hand Club ticket; blue rough cloth overcoat ; pair dk. grey mixture breeches ; pair brown leather Army trench boots.— Robert Blair, b. 1887 to 1892, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. sallow, h. brown ( thin on top), round face, clean shaven ; dress ( believed), dk. grey jacket, vest and cap, and the stolen clothing and boots. Stated he was an electrician. Was employed as timekeeper on the river bank works, from which he was discharged. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, March. STAFFORDSHIRE. 123.— Smethwick ( Co.).— For forgery, 11th ult.— C. R. Pownall, b. 1892 to 1894, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. pale, h. fair, believed clean shaven, refined speech, well educated ; dress, blue suit, grey overcoat with half belt and velvet collar, silk scarf, bowler or It. trilby hat, brown boots, smart appearance. Answered an advertisement in the Motor Cycle, inserted by Rowland Drury, offering a Triumph motor cycle for sale, and induced loser to forward the cycle, promising to send cheque for same. On receipt of the cycle, he disposed of it, and received in exchange a Remington typewriter; lady's 18ct. 5- stone diamond ring ; gent's 18ct. single stone diamond ring, claw setting ; table grand gramophone and 50 records ; gent's 9ct. albert with 9ct. drop; cheque for £ 19; and £ 1. Gave receipt in the name of Rowland Drury, with an address at Luton. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Needham, Smethwick.