Wednesday, August 16, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. other has Florence engraved thereon); pair plain Sheffield silver plated candlesticks, 9in. high, 6in. round base ; old black leather portmanteau, size about 36in. by 18in. by 18in., M. J. C. in white letters thereon, in brown detachable canvas case ; new crepe- de- chine jumper; pair gent's black cloth trousers, fit man about 5ft. 9in. ; black cloth waistcoat, with black cloth buttons ; grey cloth waistcoat; ^ pair white flannel trousers ; white flannel shirt ; 3 pairs of pyjamas ; hair brush in leather case ; and about £ 4. Inf. to Supt. Moles,' Watford. 69.— Watford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 24, 14- 8- 22. Additional inf.— Suspicion is attached to Henry Waller, alias The Chatham Parrot, b. about 1882, about 5ft. 5in., stiff build, h. brown ( inclined to ginger), full round face, broad nose, clean shaven ; dress", shabby dk. tweed jacket, dirty grey mixture trousers, dk. waistcoat, old dk. cap, boots. Native of ( believed) Chatham. Stays at common lodging houses and visits public houses performing conjuring tricks with a metal tray, glass and coins.— James Reilly, b. about 1887, about 5ft. 7in., believed slight ginger moustache, full red face, nose apparently been broken and inclined one side ; dress, bluish coloured suit', dk. tweedcap or trilby hat, boots. Stated he. was a motor engineer and ex- service man. Stays at common lodging houses and calls from house to house selling a sheet bf verses, entitled Unem- ployed and the Great Distress in England. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. KENT. 70.— Sandwich ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., by burglary ( breaking boudoir window and lifting catch) at Knowlton.— Oval shaped pearl pin ; gold sovereign purse, F. E. S. thereon ; gold and platinum chain, 3 links gold and 3 links platinum ; pigskin wallet, nearly new, containing about £ 8 in Treasury notes ; pocket book ; bottle of whisky, believed Black and White ; about £ 1 in postage stamps. Inf. to Supt. Barton, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. 71.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— 5th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking back window and slipping catch).— Pair dk. grey Cheviot trousers, plain bottoms ; brown West of England tweed vest arid trousers, with thin red stripes, trousers turned up at bottoms ( all clothing had tabs attached with maker's name— H. J. Nicholls & Co., London, Paris and Manchester, thereon) ; silver gilt brooch ( Norwegian), in form of an orchid with head of goddess emerging from centre of orchid, enamelled in colours ; gold tie- pin, twisted pattern, set pearl; pair gold cuff- links, may have F. M. W. or F. W. thereon) ; gent's heavy silver watch, very old. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. 72.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— 11th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking back window and slipping catch).— Lady's 15ct. curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached ; lady's gold bangle, snake pattern ; do., chain and ball pattern ; lady's imita- tion pearl necklet, diamond fastener; silver hand mirror, very heavy ; 2 small silver scent bottles.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1887 to 1892, 5ft. 6 or Tin. ; dress, fawn coloured raincoat and trilby hat. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under- Lyne. . • 73.— Bury ( Co.).— 11th or 12th inst., by burglary ( removing glass from scullery window).— Black leather purse, 5 compartments ; gent's It. fawn raincoat; lady's white silk blouse; pair lady's white cotton gloves.; Gillette safety razor in box ; and about £ 2 15s. Inf. to Supt.. Pickering, Bury. 74.— Lancaster ( Co.).— Case No. 67; 19- 7- 22, cancelled. William Winn, C. R. O. No. 1002- 13, in custody at Accrington, admits this offence. Property with the exception of 5 watch keys^ and pair nail clippers recovered. 75.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 6th or 7th inst., from a hotel, at Failsworth.— Silver centre second chrono- graph lever watch, maker's name and Coventry on dial; 9ct. curb albert, with £ 2 piece ( 1902) attached. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old TrafEord. 76.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., from a work's store room.— Wooden spirit level, 2ft. by 3in., brass tipped corners ; joiner's cross cut saw, 26in. long, S. Bond stamped on handle; 41b. axe, S. B. on head; 12in. square, S. Bond stamped on, stock; claw hammer,; tool bass ; hand saw, 26in. long, W. D. stamped on • handle, diamond with W. Drinkle, 1887, inside, burnt in blade ; 9in. square^ W. D. stamped on stock; bull nosed hammer, W. D. stamped on head; pair brown overalls. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old TrafEord. LINCOLNSHIRE. Lincoln ( City).— Since 1st inst., by house- cutting hole in door and releasing catch). 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, August 16, 1922. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. — Pair field- glasses, black with strap attached, maker's name Ross, Ltd., Ill, New Bond Street, 31, Cockspur Street, London ; small gold neckchain with small plain gold cross attached, inscribed on back January 28th, 1913; gent's old silver watch, believed Geneva ; silver snuff- box, antique, inscribed Presented to Thos. Bank, etc. ; and £ 2. Inf. to the C. C., Lincoln. WILTSHIRE. 78.— Trowbridge ( Co.).— 27th ult., by sacrilege at Seend.— Silver top of communion vessel, 2| in. in height. Inf. to Supt. Underwood, Trowbridge. 79.— Trowbridge ( Co.).— 27th ult., by larceny, at Seend.— Child's gold ring, with Elsie and U. S. A. engraved on inside ; red leather purse with silver clasp ( 2 addresses marked on the flap :— E. Gover, Pinetree Glen, Bournemouth, and Nurse Gover, Princess Christian Hospital, Weymouth). Inf. to Supt. Underwood, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 80.— Bradford ( City).— 7th inst., from an office. -- Valuable tie- pin, blue and white diamond, l£ ct., platinum claw setting, gold stem, gold adjustment to convert to dress stud ; silver and enamel badge, N. C. A. A. thereon ; wallet and £ 7. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. PROPERTY FOUND KENT. 81.— Sandwich ( Co.).— 4th inst., abandoned on Dover Road at Tilmanstone.— Gent's black enamelled bicycle, 28 x ljin. wheels, Dunlop tyres ( back one nearly new), also nearly new wheel in back, back - pedalling brake, rubber pedals, Olympic saddle, tool- bag containing box spanner and solution, Bluemel pump, bell broken, front mudguard broken, carrier on back, dropped handle- bars, front forks are buckled. Inf. to Supt. Barton, Sandwich. 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 :— MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 82.— B Division.— 10th inst. " Douglas," solo, 1914 model. MX- 870. 2f H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Douglas standard colour. Bosch magneto, disconnected, clutch lever. T. T. handle- bars. Dunlop Magnum tyres. Two brakes. Brooks saddle. Acetylene head lamp. Excise licence expires 30- 9- 22. Loser holds registration book. HERTFORDSHIRE . 83.— Broxbourne ( Co.).— 14th inst. " B. S. A.," and sidecar, 1921 model. NK- 2604. Frame No. B2302. Engine No. R2232. H. P. Weight 4181bs. Sidecar painted green. Excise licence No. 0627389, issued by the Hertfordshire| C. C., on 8- 8- 22 to 31- 12- 22. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLES. DURHAM. 84.— Houghton- le- Spring ( Co.).—" Douglas," Case No. 50, 7- 11- 21. MISCELLANEOUS. 85.— Attention is directed to Leslie C. Clayton, aliases Layson or Clayson, of 97, Walford Road, Stoke Newington ( reported to be his own property), b. 1882, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, h, dk., clean shaven, paralysed rt. leg ( uses crutches, occasionally uses a stick) ; wears riding breeches and trench boots. This man has been a cripple from birth and has never served in the Army. He has obtained money by posing as an ex- soldier and offering for sale pamphlets relating to the action of the Kaiser Wednesday, November 8, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 MISCELLANEOUS— continued. in the Great War. He attracts a crowd by violently shaking his head and arms, quickly arousing sympathy and doing a flourishing business. May be found at the entrance to public markets in the Provinces. Had recently visited Gloucester and Cheltenham. Was charged with begging in North London in February, 1920, and bound over for 12 mos. DEATHS. 86.— Martin George Coyna, C. R. O. No. 286- 14, died in the Mental Hospital, Portsmouth, 8th inst. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, housebreaking, breaking and entering, fraud and minor offences at CORK ( Martin Mee), DUBLIN ( Martin J. Coyne), LIFFORD, EDINBURGH ( Martin George Cody), SOUTH SHIELDS ( James Stewart Rose), SUNDERLAND ( Martin George Cody) and PORTSMOUTH ( Martin George Coyna). 87.— Thomas Robertson, C. R. O. No. S/ 164002, died in H. M. Prison, Durham, 17- 7- 22. Pre. con. of fraud at JEDBURGH, BLYTH, HARTLE- POOL ( Ralph Robinson), DARLINGTON, STOCKTON, HEXHAM ( Thomas Robinson) and ALNWICK ( Thomas Kirkley). 88.— James Henry Young, C. R. O. No. 22909- 21, died in H. M. Prison, Bristol, 25- 7- 22. Pre. con. of gross indecency with male at NEWPORT ( I. of W.) 92.— Bernard Harold Horatio Turner, C. R. O. No, 24097- 21, was sentenced at North London Pol. Ct.. 11- 8- 22, to 1, 1 and 1 mo. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 14, 4- 8- 22. 93.— Frank Francis Travi, C. R. O. No. 19506- 19, was at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) P. Sess., 11- 8- 22, fined £ 2 or 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 42, 9- 8- 22. 94 — Cilistra Andrews, C. R. O. No. S/ 60606, was sentenced at Preston Sess., 9- 8- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 17- 7- 22. 95.— John McLafferty, C. R. O. No. 19079- 20, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Q. Sess., 3- 8- 22, to 6 mos. impt., for breaking and entering and larceny. See Case No. 29, 14- 7- 22. 96.— Frederick George Benfield, C. R. O. No. S/ 147362, was sentenced at Southport ( Boro.'* Pol. Ct., 9- 8- 22, to 3 mos. impt. on each of 14 charges of embezzlement, the first 4 sentences to run cons., remainder conc. See Case No. 44, 9- 8- 22. 97.— James Thompson, C. R. O. No. 5905- 20, was sentenced at Preston Q. Sess., 9- 8- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 24- 7- 22. 98.— John Powell Edwards, C. R. O. No. 5123- 20, was sentenced at Preston Q. Sess., 9- 8- 22, to 9 mos. impt., for fraud ( 2 cases). A similar case at Preston was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 9, 26- 6- 22. 89.— Mary Alice Holland, C. R. O. No. 308- 13, died in H. M. Prison, Liverpool, 12- 7- 22. Pre. con. of using an instrument with intent to procure miscarriage, procuring abortion and minor offences at PRESTON. RE- CONVICTIONS. 90.— Andrew Carney, C. R. O. No. 4240- 20, was sentenced at Gateshead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 11- 8- 22, to 1 and 1 mo. impt. for attempted larceny and larceny. See Case No. 16, 11- 8- 22. 91.— William Desmaris, C. R. O. No. 13699- 20, was at Chichester ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 8- 22, discharged and handed over to the Metropolitan Police— N Division— and sentenced at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct. ( L), 11- 8- 22, to 3 mos. impt. for cyclestealing See Case No. 28, 4- 8- 22. 99.— Alfred Worrall, alias Arthur Worrall, C. R. O. No. 56- 18, was sentenced as Arthur Wardle, at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.), 9- 8- 22, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.), for larceny— trick ( 2 cases). Pre. con. of forgery and larceny at BRISTOL ( Arthur Walker) and on B. 100.— Harry Atkinson, C. R. O. No. 10097- 14, was sentenced at Brigg ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 11- 8- 22, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons) for fraud ( 3 cases). See Case No. 20, 11- 8- 22. 101.— Thomas Rochford, C. R. O. No. 311- 21, was sentenced at Chesterfield ( Boro.) P. Sess., 8- 8- 22, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 9- 8- 22. 102.— Frederick Cooper, C. R. O. No. 2536- 02, was sentenced at Ipswich ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 10- 8- 22, to 1 mo. impt. for indecent assault on girl aged 9 yrs. See Case No. 23, 11- 8- 22. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, August 16, 1922. . RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 103.— William Kirk, C. R. O. No. 7638- 20, was sentenced at Preston Q. Sess., 9- 8- 22, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 24- 7- 22. 104.— James Wilson, C. R. O. No. 60- 04, was sentenced at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 22, to 7 days impt. See Case No. 24, 11- 8- 22. 105.— John Williamson, C. R. O. No. 2783- 01, was sentenced at Preston Q. Sess., 9- 8- 22, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 24- 7- 22. 106.— John White, C. R. O. No. 2167- 01, was sentenced at Hull ( City) Sess., 2- 8- 22, to 12, 12 and 12 mos. impt. ( conc.) for shopbreaking 3 eases). See Case No. 108, 31- 5- 22. 107.— Arthur Frank Spurr, C. R. O. No. 324- 21, was sentenced at C. L. S., 9- 8- 22, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 35, 28- 7- 22. 108.— James Morton, C. R. O. No. 141- 09, was, at Pontefract ( Boro.) P. Sess., 7- 8- 22, sentenced to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) and fined £ 20 for larceny— welshing ( 3 cases). See Case No. 7, 10- 7- 22. 109.— Thomas Henry Brown, C. R. O. No. 13123- 20, was sentenced at Sheffield ( City) P. Sess., 9- 8- 22, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 60, 9- 8- 22. 110.— Alexander Levy, C. R. O. No. 7401- 16, was sentenced at Leeds Ass., 11- 8- 22, to 15 mos. impt., for fraud ( 4 cases), conspiracy ( 4 cases) and attemp- ted fraud. See Case No. 20, 12- 6- 22. 111.— Joseph Rushworth, C. R. O. No. 1354- 21, was sentenced at Leeds Ass., 11- 7- 22, to 3 yrs. pen. for malicious wounding. See Case No. 109, 21- 6- 22. 112.- Harold Price, C. R. O. No. S/ l 15828, was sentenced at Southport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 11- 8- 22, to 4 mos. impt. for larceny— servant See Case No. 202, 9- 8- 22. 113.— James Metcalfe, C. R. O. No. S/ 151088, was sentenced at Hastings ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 22, to 21 days impt. See Case No. 19, 11- 8- 22. 114.— John Alfred Baldwin, C. R. O. No. 1352- 20, was sentenced at Huntingdon P. Sess., 12- 8- 22, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 86, 11- 8- 22. 115.— John Gange, C. R. O. No. 46Q8- 22, was sentenced at Feltham P. Sess., ( L.), 9- 8- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 96, 28- 7- 22. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DERBYSHIRE. 116.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— For obtaining 12s. by false pretences, 11th inst.— Benjamin Levi, b. * 1892, 5ft. lin., small build, c. and h. ( thin on top) dk., rather big teeth ; Jewish appearance : dress, grey tweed jacket and vest, black trousers with pin stripe, grey tweed trilby hat, grey tweed overcoat. A music hall artist. Obtained lodgings, told loser he was canvassing for photo enlargements • and intended to have a stand in the market) place. Stated he had quantity of luggage at the railway station and obtained the above amountjjrom loser to fetch same. Sings in public houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Spencer, Ilkeston. HAMPSHIRE. 117.— Fareham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, at Havant, 16- 6- 22.— A. F. Gardner, b. 1872 to 1877, about 5ft. 10in., c. and h. dk., long moustache ; dress, navy blue overcoat, dk. trilby hat, collar and tie, carried gold mounted umbrella with crook handle, and attache- case ( A. F. G. thereon). Represents to shopkeepers that he is a colour transfer specialist at Oakham ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Knox, Fareham. KENT. 118.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For stealing ( bailee), 25th inst., gent's black enamelled bicycle, 26in. frame, twisted tubing, extra bar from top to bottom bracket, raised handle- bars ( plated), black celluloid grips ( one missing), back- pedalling brake, front pull- up brake, 28 x 1 Jin. wheels, black rims, Clipper Carrier tyres, rat- trap pedals, dent in top tube of frame.— A Man who gave name of Harry Lambton, b. about 1896, about 6ft., well built, full face, clean shaven ; dress, brown tweed suit, grey trilby hat. A pensioner from 3rd Suffolk Regt. Hired the machine above date for one week and has not since returned same. Not to be arrested unless found dealing with the property. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. Wednesday, November 8, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 119.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) leather purse and £ 13 10s., 31st ult.— A Man who gave the name of W. E. Jeffreys, b. about 1888, about 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. ( curly), e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit with thin white stripee, fawn coloured waterproof coat, It. coloured trilby hat, blue and white striped collar and necktie, boots. Engaged lodgings, stated he was an architect. Absconded 31st ult. and it was then ascertained that above property had been taken from an attache- case in another bedroom. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. 120.— Seabrook ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) cycle ( recovered).— Jack Taylor, b. about 1898, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. dk., h. brown, e. blue, North Country accent; dress, It. grey suit and cap. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Russell, Seabrook, Hythe. 121.— Seabrook ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling).— Lady's silver keywind watch ; lady's rolled gold do. ; 2 Onoto fountain pens ; and £ 7 8s. 6d.— Gordon McKenzie, b. about 1895, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fair, e. ( prominent) grey, Maple Leaf with 1895 in centre one arm ; dress, brown mixture sports coat, grey flannel trousers, khaki trench coat, dk. trilby hat, boots. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Russell, Seabrook, Hythe. LANCASHIRE. > 122.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing 10th inst.-— Wallet, 2 purses and £ 6.— Elizabeth Dixon, b. 1876 to 1878, 5ft. 2in., stout build, h. dk. ( parted down centre), e. hazel, broad face, very talkative; dress, dk. grey Raglan coat, black blouse, black straw hat ( trimmed with red rose), large grey woollen scarf ( with pink stripe), boots. Was employed at a hydro and allowed to share bedroom with two other servants, and during their temporary absence, stole the above property and decamped. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 123.— Remanded at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L).— L Division case— till 21st inst., charged as George Wilson, with stealing ( bailee), imitation leather suit- case, containing gent's wearing apparel. Stated he was in a position to find employment for men at Messrs. Beardmore's Works, Ware, Herts. Induced loser to accompany him to Liverpool Street Station, sent him on a bogus message and decamped with property.— Robert Henry Gemmel, aliases Alfred John Daniel Wyllie and John Daniel Mortyon Wyllie, C. R. O. No. 223- 19, b. 1884, 5ft. 4£ in., thin build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, clean shaven; dress, grey suit and cap, respectable appearance. An engineer ; native of Chichester. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, larceny and a minor offence at STIRLING ( Alfred Morton Wyllie), GLASGOW ( John Alexander), GREENOCK ( Sydney Arthur Metherall), EDINBURGH ( Robert Gemmel), LEICESTER ( George Wilson), JARROW ( Robert Henry Gemmell) and on W. 124.— At Lincoln ( City), charged with larceny— trick, and false pretences.— George William Bell, C. R. O. No. 4547- 17, b. 1900,5ft 2in, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer. ; native of Fiskerton. Pre. con. of horsestealing and cyclestealing at LINCOLN, RUGELEY and HEDON. 125.— Remanded at Newport ( Mon.) ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 16th inst., charged with officebreaking and larceny.— Thomas Holmes, C. R. O. No. 16273- 16, b. 1898, 4ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, mole over rt. eyebrow and on rt. cheek. A rivetter.; native of Jarrow. Pre. con. of larceny at JARROW, NEWPORT ( MON.) and PONTYPOOL. j, 126.— Remanded at Loughborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 16th inst., charged as Alfred White, with larceny— Tom Roberts, C. R. O. No. 16197- 17, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A miner ; native of Dukinfield. Pre. ' con. of cycle- stealing and larceny at BARNSLEY ( Thomas Roberts) and MIDDLESBOROUGH ( Tom Roberts). 127.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Alfred C. E. Stuart, with housebreaking.— Alfred Stuart, C. R. O. No. 1290- 14, b. 1875, 5ft. 4£ in., c. dk., h. and e. brown, scar rt. neck and lip, lost 3rd rt. finger. A stoker ; native of Inverness. Pre. con. of housebreaking, receiv- ing, attempted housebreaking, cyclestealing, indecent assault on female, larceny and a minor 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, August 16, 1922. LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. offence at EDINBURGH ( Alfred Armstrong), DUNDEE, GLASGOW, STONEHAVEN ( Alfred Jackson Armstrong), YORK ( Alfred Edwin Charles Stuart), MARK CROSS ( Alfred Charles Stuart), PORTSMOUTH, LEICESTER ( Alfred Charles Edward Stuart) and on V. 128.— Remanded at Gateshead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with loitering with intent.— James Dobson Coulson, C. R. O. No. 14743- 16, b. 1892, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer; native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of larceny, countinghousebreaking, and minor offences at NEWCASTLE, CASTLE EDEN, DUMFRIES, CARLISLE, MILFORD HAVEN ( James Dobson Coulson) and SUNDERLAND ( James Coulson). 129.— Remanded at Woolwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— B Division case, till 21st inst., charged with indecent assault.-— Arthur Barber, aliases Percy Barber and Arthur Percy Barber, C. R. O. No. 1881- 11, b. 1868, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and a minor offence at CARDIFF ( George Brown), LUTON ( George Smith), LIVERPOOL, NOTTINGHAM, BLACK- BURN, PONTYPRIDD, WALLINGFORD ( Arthur Barber) and on L and M. MISSING. LANCASHIRE. 130.— Liverpool ( City).— Since 26th ult., William Green, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 6965, b. 1901, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, either blue serge, brown or grey suit, It. trilby hat or grey cap.— Violet Matthews, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 6965, b. 1906, 5ft. 4in., well built, c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown ; dress, blue serge costume, yellow blouse, black lace hat, black raincoat, black silk stockings, shoes. The above persons are strongly suspected of having gone away together. At the time of her disappearance Matthews was 2 days under 16 yrs. of age. Up to the present there is not sufficient evidence to apply for a warrant for abduction against Green, but should they be found together, he could be arrested under the powers conferred by the Children Act, 1908. Portraits will appear next issue. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. I 4 Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for t h e Metropolitan Polls* District H i s Scotland Yard London, B. W. 1.| Wednesday, August 8, 1 9 2 2 . THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 INFORMATION RECEIVED QOINQ TO PRESS- 9.30 am. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 131.— S Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 2 10s. — Eric Sewell Algar, aliases Captain Algar, Major Algar and Mr. Louie, b. 1877, 5ft. 8in., medium build, h. brown, e. ( large), clean shaven, sometimes wears small toothbrush moustache, well educated ; dress, black suit, It. cap, white shirt with mauve stripe, brogue shoes. States he was engaged as buyer in furniture trade. Was found destitute by loser, who took him home and gave him work. After remaining 2 mos. he was given cheque for £ 2 10s. to change, and absconded with the money. ' Believed to have gone to Brighton. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 132.- Slough ( Co.).— For obtaining ' by false pretences, 12th inst., lady's grey gabardine costume and velour overcoat.— Margaret Ginns, aliases Margaret Scott and Lady Joan Mulholland, C. R. O. No. S/ l68591, Case No'. 197, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1897, 5ft. 3Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h: It. brown, e. blue ; dress, fawn costume with parent leather belt, blue jumper, yellow felt hat. A dress- maker ; native of Great Brington. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at BEDFORD ( Margaret Annie Beard), NORTHAMPTON, ALDERSHOT ( Margaret Annie Ginns), EAST- BOURNE ( Margaret Fitzroy), LEWES ( Mar- garet Ginns), DUBLIN ( Lady Doreen Brown) and on B and C. Called on loser, selected above articles, asked for them to be sent to a fictitious address, intercepted messenger, obtained possession of parcel and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pearce, Slough. GLAMORGANSHIRE 133.— Cardiff ( City).— For bigamy.— John Francis Smythe, b. 1870, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, clean shaven, stammers. A doctor ; native of- Ireland. Is an L. R, C. P. and L. R. C. S., Ireland. Warrant issued- < Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff, HAMPSHIRE. 134.— Gosport ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and family chargeable to the Parish of Alverstoke, Ist inst,- Alfred George Sault, b. 1883, 5ft, 7 or 8in., thin build, c. pale, h. and e. brown, slight brown moustache. A painter, and decorator: native of Staffordshire. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport, LANCASHIRE. 135.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( servant) £ 2 13s. 9d., 27th ult,' John Harris, b. 1886 or 1887, 5ft. 8in.. h. dk. ( turning grey), clean shaven. 1. leg shorter than rt. ; dress, black coat and vest, blue serge trousers, It. grey cap, soft collar, tie. wears cork soled boot 1. leg. Was entrusted with the money to pay a bill, which he failed to do. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. LINCOLNSHIRE. • 136.— Louth ( Co.).— For stealing gent's trench coat ( recovered) between 12th and 14th inst.— Joseph Riley, b. about 1894, about 5ft,,' c. fresh, e. ( bright) dk., clean shaven, full face, very talkative ; dress, dk. clothes and cap ( dirty), dk. muffler, ( dirty). Appearance of a slip's fireman. Plays a mouth organ and two spoons in public houses. Frequents common lodging houses and calls at houses begging. Inf. to Supt. Skinner, Louth. SHROPSHIRE. 137.— Ludlow ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences, at Richards Castle.— Leonard Henry Deakin, b. 1899, 5ft., 9in., stiff build, h. dk. brown, e. brownt clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey tweed suit, brown trilby hat, collar and tie, boots, carried mackintosh. A farm labourer. Is in possession of suit- case,, upon which was a red ticket bejiring No. 93355, and a bicycle. Called on loser, stating his motor cycle and sidecar had broken down, and was being repaired at local garage, which would cost £ 5, and that he could 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 16, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. not obtain possession until this sum was paid. Induced loser to lend him above amount. May be accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), who was dressed in It. grey costume, panama hat, It. grey stockings, brown shoes. Represents himself as a farmer and may seek work at farms. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Ludlow. 6 jjairs rabbits.- Alfred Neave, b. 1887, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. and moustache dk., good teeth ; dress, dk. suit, cap, muffler, Army pattern boots. Native of Hull. Was engaged by loser to sell the above property anil absconded. May endeavour to go to sea on a fishing vessel. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. STAFFORDSHIRE. 138,— Bilston ( Co.).— For garagebreaking ( forcing padlock from door) and stealing motor cycle, Case No. 117, 7- 6- 22 ( recovered), and Ingersoll Radiolite watch, 1- 6- 22.-— Two Men— one gave name of A. G. Gray— both b. 1894, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. jackets, blue overalls, caps. Both men were seen riding the stolen machine at Wooburn, Bucking- hamshire, 2- 6- 22, and called at roadside inn stating the gear box had broken down. They removed and took away magneto, gear box and gears, and left on a passing lorry, stating they were going to London and would return in a day or two for the motor cycle. Inf. to Supt. Higgs, Bilston. SURREY. 139.— Guildford ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 8 2s. l£ d., by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 4th inst.— F. Walton, b. 1887, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk., believed clean shaven, veiy plausible ; dress, brown suit, fawn felt hat, cream pleated shirt ( with narrow and broad brown stripes alternately), low brown shoes ( pointed toes). Called at a grocery store, ordered goods to the value of £ 1 14s. 5id., and tendered in payment cheque No. F 867718, for £ 9 16s. 7d., on Henry S. King & Co.' s Bank, 9, Pall Mall ( L.), drawn by A. J. Russell in favour of F. Walton, and received above amount in change. The cheque was returned marked No Account and was subsequently found to be one from a stolen book. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 140— Hull ( City). — For stealing, 29th ult., handcart ( recovered), containing ( i stone smoked haddocks, 2 stone smoked fillet of haddocks and