THE POLICE is GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1922. No. 144, VOL. IX. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should bo addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, LONDON, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— W Division.— For stealing Ford motor car ( recovered) and 2 brown canvas cases; 3 do. small ( 2 blue and 1 brown) ; bead case, containing 8 frocks, navy blue; morocain dress, belt at back ; 3 pleated skirts ; georgette evening dress, decorated panel; 2 dance dresses ; blue morocain dress, lace sleeves ; nigger serge pleated skirt; 4 gowns ( 1 taffeta, decorated rose and gold leaves ; 1 georgette and silver ; 1 crepe- de- cbine, decorated rose ; 1 georgette and morocain) ; black velveteen dress ; assorted veils ; set veiling patterns, trade mark, D. A. and F., London, Paris and Lyons, and lady's head; 30 bead neckiets and fans, assorted. All marked with tab bearing number from 141 to 187.— A Man, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., medium build, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, London accent; dress, well worn grey suit, brown velour hat, black socks and shoes. Believed to be in possession of unemployment card bearing Yeovil stamp. The above man was brought by loser in his motor car. from Shaftesbury, Dorset- shire, to London, and was entrusted with the car to clean. He decamped, taking with him the car and contents. The car was subsequently re- covered minus above property. Inf. to C. R. O. and inclined to rt., very plausible ; well dressed and of good appearance. A musician ; native of Eccleshill. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at BLACKPOOL ( Clive Frederick Bevan Roberts), SHEFFIELD ( Clive Roberts) and on D. Obtains orders for delivery of aerial photographs, induces customers to pay in advance, and fails to submit orders or account for the money received. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, S , Old Jewry, E. C. 2. CHESHIRE. 3.— Dukinfield ( Co.).— Ernest Charles Neal, Case No. 116, 1- 12- 22, is identical with Ernest Charles Butler, C. R. O. No. 3080- 17, Case No. 33, Supple ment A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1900, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh h. It. brown, e. blue. A shoemaker ; native o Henley- on- Thames. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle stealing, fraud, attempted fraud and obtaining credit by fraud at BOURNEMOUTH, HENLEY ON- THAMES, SHREWSBURY, YORK, STOCK TON- ON- TEES, LLANDUDNO, ROMFORD and COLWYN BAY. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Butler, Dukinfield. CITY OP LONDON. 2.— For larceny ( servant) and embezzlement.— Clive Frederick Bevan Roberts, alias Clive Frederick Brian Roberts, C. R. O. No. 9346- 20, b. 1889, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, nose prominent DORSETSHIRE. 4.— Beaminster ( Co.).— For leaving his son chargeable to the Union, 29th ult.— Harry Pryer, T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 8, 1922. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued b. 1887, 5ft. 9in., thin build, h. fair, moustache, slovenly appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Beck, Beaminster. C. R. O. No. 219- 16, b. 1894, 5ft. 3in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, nose been broken, scars back of neck, 1. of head. A labourer ; native of Barrow. Pre. con. of rape and minor offences at BLACK- POOL. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Fleetwood. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 5.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing from counter of London Joint City & Midland Bank, 5th inst., £ 5 Bank of England notes, Nos. C. 29 02456, U. 28 66225, C. 4 55981. 43J. 18275, C. 46 05002 ; £ 10 do , Nos. 2L. 06722, 7L. 12940, 55U. 49958, 7L. 96590, 1L. 03532, 7L. 74675, C. O. 5 57691. 95 U. 41111. 9L. 22431, 9C. 22430, 7U. 09530, 4U. 61947. 6L. 14142 ; £ 20 do., No. 24M. 12370 : £ 50 do., Nos 20H. 11514, 25X. 56896, 25X. 61525, 19M. 94339 ; £ 100 do., Nos. 170. 69408, 180. 56254 ( each note is marked on the rt. hand top corner with the code No. T. A. 16/ in purple indelible ink.— Two Men : 1st, b. 1892 to 1897, short, rather stout build, clean shaven ; dress, It. suit, It. brown over- coat, good appearance.— 2nd, b. 1892 to 1897, 5ft. 6 to 8in., slim build, clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat. No. 1 entered bank whilst the cashier was in act of paying customer from case containing the above bank notes, snatched the case and contents and decamped, being joined outside by the second man. May endeavour to negotiate the notes at race meetings. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 6.— Eastleigh ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) gent's bicycle ( recovered), 2nd inst.— Fred Bolton, b. 1872, about 5ft. 8in., c. sallow, h. brown ( turning grey, bald), clean shaven, wore Army pattern spectacles ; dress, grey striped suit, It. fawn coloured overcoat, It. khaki Army jacket Alpine or felt trilby hat, boots. A musician ; believed native of Bolton. May be found visiting British Legion headquarters, working men's clubs, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Deacon, Eastleigh. LANCASHIRE. 7.— Fleetwood ( Co.).- Robert Bradwell, Case No. 85, 4- 12- 22, is identical with Robert Bradwell, LEICESTERSHIRE. 8.— Loughborough ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, at Quorndon, 18th ult.— A Man who gave name of T. Webster, b. 1862 to 1867, 5ft. 10 or llin., well built, h. brown ( turning grey, bald on top), clean shaven, good address ; dress, It. coloured cloth overcoat, bowler hat, It. coloured spats, boots. Induced loser to purchase Idoz. Economiser burners, which he claimed would reduce the gas consumption by one half. Fitted eight of them and stated he would send a man the following day to fit the remainder, which lie failed to do. The burners were found to be useless and had to be removed. Leaves pamphlets ( not bearing any printer's name) at houses, calling attention to the increase in price of gas and recommending the use of the above mentioned burners, and follows up with personal call. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Loughborough. LINCOLNSHIRE. 9.— Bourne ( Co.).— For obtaining 90 doz. eggs by false pretences, at Great Ponton, 12- 4- 22.— A Man who gave name of William Danks, alias Joe Spittle, b. 1882, to 1887, 5ft. 4in.. slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, clean shaven, Birmingham accent, sometimes wears glasses with large lens, said to have bad leg. In April last carried on fraudulent business as egg and butter merchant, 18, Chapman Street, Hulme, Manchester, in con- junction with Dennis Hopkins, Fred Barlow, I^ eonard Rudd and Robert Flint. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Dulfin, Bourne. 10.— Spilsby ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 10,. 29- 11- 22 Tom Marshall, alias Bert Marshall. Amended inf.— Alias should be Wilfred Marshall. The testimonial from the Earl of Ellesmere's agent was in favour of Bert Marshall ( brother of above), employed on railway at Pontypridd and who wrote for same from Cheltenham, April* Wednesday, N o v e m b e r 15, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 300 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— contin tied. 1921. The accused obtained possession of the testimonial and will probably pose as his brother. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Rawding, Spilsby. NORFOLK. 11.— East Dereham ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences ( 2 cases) at Mattishall, 15th ult., and at East Dereham, 20th ult.— William Fairhurst, C. R. O. No. 161- 19, Cases Nos. 241, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), and 18, 10- 11- 22, b. 1886, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, thin features, speaks quickly, Midland accent; dress, dk. grey suit, dk. green trilby hat, dirty appearance. A traveller; native of Blackburn. Pre. con. of fraud at GLASGOW ( William Hayhurst), BEACONSFIELD ( Wilham Barnes), GOOLE and ELLESMERE PORT ( William Fairhurst). Carries samples of picture frame moulding glued to a piece of cloth, 3ft. x 6in , which can be folded and carried in pocket. Stated he represented the Bernard Manufacturing Co. of Leicester. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Mann, East Dereham. 5ft. 7in., c. sallow, h. black, e. brown, Alice rt. forearm, end first 1. finger crushed, high cheek- bones ; dress, blue serge suit, white soft collar, black knitted tier blue overcoat ( with velvet collar). Native of Dinnington. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Horton, Rotherham. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 15.— Remanded at Malmesbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as Patrick O'Brien, with larceny — Charles Morley, C. R. O. No. S/ 84323, b. 1881, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grej', scar each eyebrow and forehead. A groom ; native of Needham Market. Pre. con. x> f larceny, fraud and a minor offence at ALDERSHOT, IPS\ VlCH, NEEDHAM MARKET, BURY ST. EDMUNDS ( Charles Morley), WOKINGHAM ( Michael O'Brian) and PETERBOROUGH ( Michael O'Brien). NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 12.— Nottingham ( City).— For stealing, 1st inst., gent's bicycle ( recovered).— A Man, b. 1897 to 1902, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stiff build, c. sallow, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, grey Suit and cap. Stole machine from cycle rack in local hall, and offered same for sale to marino dealer. Inf. to tho C. C., Nottingham. SHROPSHIRE. 13.— Whitchurch ( Co.).— For leaving his child chargeable to Worn Union since 1- 8- 22.— William Margan, b. 1870, 5ft. 5 § in., c. fresh, h. turning grey, It. moustache ; dress, dk. clothes. A brick- layer's labourer. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Whitchurch. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 14 — Rotherham ( Co.).— For stealing £ 65 19s. 3d. at Dinnington, 1st inst.— Joseph Nicholson, b. 1894, 16.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct.— 1T Division case— till 8th inst., charged with larceny— Charles Webb, C. R. O. No. 1184S- 22, b. 1906, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at CARLISLE. 17.— At Liverpool ( City), charged with breaking and entering ( duplicate key) premises of Ship- workers' Union. — Wilham Haynes, C. R. O. No. 3457- 00, Case No. 323, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1883, 5ft. 6m., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar rt. chin and 1. upper hp, carries head well forward. A book dealer ; native of Longton. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, horsesteahng, house- breaking, forgery and fraud at KINGS HEATH ( William Haines), BIRMINGHAM, SEAFORTH and LIVERPOOL ( William Haynes). 18.— Awaiting trial at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., committed from St. Helens ( Boro.), charged as William Roche with unlawful and malicious wounding.— William Loach, alias Roach, C. R. O. No. 1469- 15, b. 1886, 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar second rt. and third 1. finger. A sinker ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of larceny at MANSFIELD. Monday, December 296, 1922. T H E P O L I C E GAZETTE. APPREHENSIONS— co nt inucd. 34.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— William Haynes, C. R. O. No. 3457- 00, Case No! 9, 17- 11- 22. See also Case No. 17 current issue. 35.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— Percy Mack, Case No. 109, 5- 4- 22, identical swith Albert Smith, C. R. O. No. 7266- 22, and sentenced 20- 11- 22, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. 36.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— Fred Jackson, Case No. 122, 8- 11- 22. 37.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— Chawler Smith, Case No. 10, 20- 11- 22. 38.— Nottinghamshire, Nottingham ( City).— Arthur William Rogers, Case No. 11, 20- 11- 22." 39.— Suffolk ( West), Newmarket ( Co.).— Douglas Watson Scott, Case No. 16,29- 11- 22. See also Case No. 23 current : ssue. SUSSEX ( EAST). 41.— Hove ( Boro.).— Beatrice Pickering, C. R. O. No. M/ 7040 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 132, 6- 12- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hove. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 42.— Criminal Record Office.— Believed 30th ult., in transit between King's Cross Station and 3, Queen's Elm Square, Chelsea.— Green leather suit- case, size 16in. by 20in., lined green silk, usual fitting holders, containing diamond brooch, about 15 diamonds graduated from centre, crescent shape, set platinum : pearl bar do., 6 or 7 pearls, in green case, Cartier's, Makers, inside case ; old snuff- box, oblong, about 3in. by 4iin.. inscribed inside To lieut. Adam Duncan Dundas; silver embossed powder- box, heart shape, H. D. in monogram thereon : silver embossed back hair brush, H. D. thereon ; lady's small dorothy bag, made of silver medallions and chains, Japanese writing on front : pair lady's silver coloured shoes, paste buckles ; pair black satin do. ; red morocco covered album, ornamented with gilt, 12in. by 15in., containing letters from Royal Personages and other celebrities, dating from 1542 to 1640, to Laird of Dundas ; cheque book of 50 cheques on Clysdale Bank, Ltd., South Queensferrv Branch, Nos. 5231501 to 52315050 ( about 3 have been used). Inf. to above office. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LINCOLNSHIRE. 40.— Scunthorpe ( Co.).— Man who gave name of R. Richardson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7038 ( no pre. con. traced). Case No. 74, 27- 11- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Johnson, Scunthorpe. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 8, 1922. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 19.— Remanded at Newport Pagnell ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged with larceny ( till).— Joseph O'Neill, alias Harry Saxby, C. R. O. No. 7810- 16, b. 1886, oft. 3in., o. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, anchor, cross and two stars rt. forearm. A painter; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BRADFORD ( Co.), HALI- FAX and ROCHDALE. 20.— Remanded at Newport Pagnell ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 13th inst., charged with larceny ( till).— William Fortune, C. R. O. No. 104- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar 1. thumb. A labourer; native of Halifax. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking, attempted warehouse- breaking, larceny, fraud on railway and minor offences at HALIFAX, BARNSLEY, NORTH SHIELDS, DARLINGTON and BRADFORD ( Co.). LANCASHIRE. 24.— Liverpool ( City).— Remanded till 9th inst., charged with attempted false pretences ( selling bottles of coloured water for whisky).— John Todd, alias Welsh, C. R. O. No. 1072- 08, b. 1892, 5ft, 7fin., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, burn scar rt. side neck. A painter ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, horsestealing, dogstealing, larceny and minor offences at LIVERPOOL, LEEDS, BRADFORD, WEST BROMWICH, MANCHESTER, HALI- FAX ( John Fisher), HUDDERSFIELD ( William Todd), BURY ( John Cunningham) and DARLINGTON ( John Firth).— Thomas Spencer, b. 1877, 5ft. 10in., proportionate build, h. black ( turning grey), e. grey, ring third finger, flowers and scroll with True Love back 1. wrist. A hawker ; native of Bradford. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 21— Remanded at Colchester ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged as Dorothy Clark with false pretences.— Dorothy Evans, aliases Stevens and Bird, C. R. O. No. 19190- 18, b. 1896, 4ft. 10£ in., c. fresh, h. elk. brown, e. brown, 2 moles back of neck, scar 1. wrist. A servant; native of New- castle. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at PORTSMOUTH ( Dorothy Evans), NEWPORT ( I. of W.), SHEERNESS ( Dorothy Steward), CHATHAM. DISS and DARTFORD ( Dorothy Stewart). 22.— At Durham ( Co.), charged with larceny ( lodgings).— Richard Lonsdale Haworth, aliases Bert Allen, Thomas Allen, Kellet, Kiddy, Jack Barnes, Thomas Halhwell and J. Burton, C. R. O. No. 8314- 20, b. 1898, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A clerk ; native of Accrington. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at ST. HELENS, GREENOCK, CARLISLE and ST. IVES. ESSEX. 23.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— Remanded Colchester ( Co.) P. Sess. till 9th inst., charged wi, a obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences and larceny.— Douglas Watson Scott ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1888, 5ft. 8in., thin build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( partly bald on top), e. blue, slight dk. moustache, rather thin face, Scotch accent; dress, grey striped suit, dirty grey mackintosh, blue soft collar, black tie, grey cap, black boots. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. APPREHENSIONS. 25.— M. P. D., L Division.— Larry Draper, Case No. 66, 27- 11- 22. 26.— City of London.— Henry Ernest Foster, Case No. 123, 27- 10- 22, and remanded at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L.), till 12th inst. 27.— Cheshire, Macclesfield ( Co.).— Alfred Brookes, Case No. 78, 4- 12- 22. 28.— Derbyshire, Derby ( Boro.).— George Spencer, Case No. 113, 7- 12- 21 and, sentenced at Wirksworth ( Co.) P. Sess., 21- 11- 22. to 14 days impt. Now C. R. O. No. 20944- 22. 29.— Essex, Colchester ( Boro.).— Dorothy Evans, C. R. O. No. 19196- 18, Case No. 87, 15- 5- 22. See also Case No. 21 current issue. 30.- Hertfordshire, Hertford ( Co.). Richard Lonsdale Haworth, C. R. O. No. 8314- 20. Cases Nos. 5, 4- 12- 22, 07 ( Aylesbury), 27- 11- 22 ; 0 ( Chester- field), 17- 11- 22: 82 ( Derby), 6- 11- 22; 17 ( East- bourne), 3- 11- 22; 131 ( Grantham), 1- 11- 22; 8 ( Gosport), 1- 11- 22 ; and 9 ( Burton- on- Trent), 18- 9- 22. See also Case No. 22 current issue. 31.— Huntingdoushire. St. Ives ( Co.).— Frederick Nichols, Case No. 8, 1- 12- 22. 32.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Mollie Simpson, Case No. 10, 3- 11- 22, and sentenced 4- 12- 22 to 1 mo. impt. 33.— Lancashire, Leigh ( Co.).— Joshua Preston, Case No. 8, 6- 12- 22, at St. Helens. Property recovered. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 43.— W Division.— 20th ult,. by housebreaking— Lady's pearl and turquoise ring ; lady's diamond and emerald do. ; cameo brooch ; diamond tiepin ; pair gold and diamond sleeve- links ; 2 gold curb bracelets ; solid silver tea tray: inscribed Presented to H. Hargreaves, by Messrs. Berkel & Parnell, on having sold 3000 Berkels ; solid silver fruit stand, inscribed Presented to H. Hargreaves, by Messrs. Berkel & Parnell on having sold 5000 Berkels ; solid silver tea and coffee service, 4 pieces, King George design, inscribed Presented to H. Hargreaves, by Messrs. Berkel & Parnell, Bulletin Prize; solid silver inkstand. H. H. engraved on lid ; 2 do. bonbon dishes ; 1 do. bread dish ; 2 silver candlesticks : 2 brass candle- sticks ( 1 burnt on top) ; 2 silver card- cases ; 2 do. purses ; lady's complete toilet set, comprising 2 hair brushes, 2 clothes do., 2 mirrors, 1 comb ( silver backs); manicure set ; silver button hook ; silver shoehorn ; 4 silver picture frames ; silver hairpin box ; 3 do. hand mirrors ; child's black musquash coat; 2 bedspreads, white. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 44.— Stockport ( Boro.).— 5th inst., by house- breaking ( window insecure).— 2 plain silver candle- sticks, 5 or Gin. in height; plain silver ring stand, about 5in. in length ; 3 18ct. studs, chased; brown skunk fur, 58in. long, 14in. wide, lined brown silk and fastened by 2 brown cords with tassels on ; lady's brown felt hat, with brown tassels ; string of imitation ivory beads, about 36in. long ; and 3 pairs children's gaiters, either black velvet, brown or black Rexine, or brown or blue felt. Inf. to the C. C.. Stockport. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 45.— Whitehaven ( Co.).— Between middle of September and 5th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing door with instrument), at Braystone.— Velvet pile carpet, Axminster, prevailing colour It. green, centre medallion of coloured flowers and border, size 3yds. by 2yds. ; 4 white counterpanes ; 2 white woven counterpanes ; 2 white crotchet do. ; several blankets, worn ; pair new single blankets, blue stripe top and bottom, stitched on binding with white wool. Inf. to Supt. Melville, Whitehaven. 46.— Whitehaven ( Co.).— Between 20th ult. aud 3rd inst., by housebreaking ( forcing door), at Braystones.— No. 2 Brownie camera ; pair field- glasses, stamped Night or Day, covered black leather, nickel mounts, in black leather case with blue lining ; and small nickel clock, stands on circular nickel base and supported by 2 nickel pillars, height about 4in., size of clock about 2in. in diameter. Inf. to Supt. Melville, Whitehaven. 47.— Whitehaven ( Co.).— Between 1st and 5th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing door with instru- ment), at Braystones.— 12 white cotton sheets, full size, may have name Spowart writen in ink ; 6 pillow- cases: 6 bolster- cases; 6 old calico pillow- cases ; wicker cutlery basket, 3 compart- ments. lined green baize ; 6 dinner knives, white celluloid handles, oval section ; G tea do., white celluloid handles : 6 electro plated forks ; old carving knife, buckhorn handle; pair carvers, white celluloid handles, oblong section ; 12 electro plated tea spoons, two sizes ( 6 of each) ; 2 salt spoons ; 2 mustard do. ; bread knife, waved edge ; and men's suit of pyjamas, pink stripe flannelette. Inf. to Supt. Melville, Whitehaven. 48.— Whitehaven ( Co.).^ th inst., from bedroom of an inn ( believed window insecure).— £ 43 in £ 1 Treasury notes ; 1 sovereign ; 2 gold French coins ; 2 bank books, Whitehaven Savings Bank ( 1 in name of William Druce, 56, Scalegill Road, Moor Row, £ 120 deposited ; one in name of Joseph Fee, Vine Inn, Irish Street, Whitehaven, gives authority to Mary Fee to draw, about £ 250 deposited). Lif. ' to Insp. Melville, Whitehaven. DERBYSHIRE. 49.— Ashbourne ( Co.).— 3rd inst., by burglary ( breaking window and releasing catch), at Thur- vaston.— Gold coloured locket and chain, oval shape, A. S. engraved thereon ; gent's gold tie- pin. horseshoe shape ; small gold bar brooch, with heart in centre ; gold engagement ring, set 3 diamonds; lady's black imitation' morocco purse, fastens with flap and press stud ( old), containing nearly £ 1 in silver and Derby Co- operative Society's member's voucher for £ 13, No. 29984 ; new dk. blue drill jacket, lined dk. grey ; old blue serge vest, red pin stripe running through ; lady's It. dust coat, khaki colour, very old ; and It, grey cap, with large dk. grey squares thereon. Inf. to Supt. Davies, Ashbourne. 50 — Derby ( Co.).— 29th ult., by housebreaking ( duplicate key), at Long Eaton.— Lady's silver Friday, December 8, 1922. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. keyless wristlet watch, plain dial, believed black hands and numerals, strap attached ; and 2s. 6d. in cash.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1892, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. sallow, thin face, sunken cheeks, h. and e. dk., believed clean shaven; dress, It. grey tweed sports jacket, dk. cloth trousers, cap, carried straw fish bag. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. HERTFORDSHIRE. 51, Watford ( Co.).— 5th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Gold tie- pin, shape of an arrow, head set large uncut sapphire, surrounded by 10 diamonds, safety screw at bottom ; lady's gold ring, set 3 large cut sapphires and 2 diamonds alternately, claw settings ; gent's do., twisted cable pattern, thick and heavy; pair gold cuff links, flat, F. K. engraved on each ; gent's gold double albert, curb pattern, swivel in centre ; silver table spoon, W. engraved on handle ; 3 silver tea spoons, E. R. engraved on handles ; and 8 or 10 white metal table forks. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 52. Hurst Brook ( Co.).— Adverting to Cases Nos. 64 and 65, 6- 12- 22.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men 1st, b. about 1892, 5ft. Sin., medium build, c. fresh, slight dk., moustache, knock- kneed, shuffling gait; dress, dk. jacket, vest and trousers, It. fawn raincoat, dk. trilby hat or It. cap, soft collar, dk. tie with safety pin.— 2nd, b. about 1887, 5ft. 6in., dk. moustache ; dress, dk. clothing, cap and muffler. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 53. Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 4th inst., larceny fiom shop counter, at Denton.— I2| yds. roll of indigo bluo serge. Inf. to Supt. Proflitt, Hurst Brook. 54.— Ormskirk ( Co.).— 3rd inst., by house- breaking ( window insecure) at Formby.— Gent's gold signet ring, oval shaped, top engraved with eagle holding dagger in each claw ; lady's platinum engagement do., set diamond ; lady's little finger do., diamond shaped top, set with small diamonds round edge and pearl in centre ; lady's half- hoop do., set 5 small diamonds ; lady's pewter do., set with large red stone ; mother- of- pearl and gold bracelet, Egyptian make, engraved all over with Egyptian letters; plain gold do., opens on hinge, safety chain attached ; plain gold chain do., Jin. wide, small link pattern ; gold do., Jin. wide, representing belt with eyelets and buckle ; small silver neckchain, pendant attached, set pink stones and pearls ; very fine gold do., 15in. long ; fawn suede leather jewel- case, Sin. by 5in. by 3in., lined fawn coloured velvet, N. S. in one corner, tray of same colour inside; gold bar brooch, silver dipped, 2in_ long, small square each end, rub}' in centre of each square and two squares in centre ( one set with small rubies, the other with small diamonds); Royal Flying Corps badge do., in gold and enamel, 2in. long ; large gold and purple enamel butterfly do. ; silver do., size of halfpenny, green stone in centre ; gold crescent shape do., 2in. long, 3 small gold bells attached, small pearl in each bell; gold star shape pendant, size of halfpenny, set turquoise and pearls ; gold do., size of halfpenny, consisting of two rings ( one inside other), set small pearls and small blue stones; small silver scent- bottle, chased on top, glass container; small oblong do., half glass and half silver, which screw together ; 1 link, pale pink beads, 27in. long, graduated in size ; link of green do., 27in. long, graduated in size; link of small brown beans, 40in. long; small pink silk purse, oval shape; black silk handbag, oval shape, 7in. wide, 8m. deep, oval shaped ivory frame, carved figure of an old man on top for clasp. Inf. to Supt. Crapper. Ormskirk. 55.— Reedley ( Co.).— Between October and 2nd inst., by shopbreaking, at Padiham.— Pair lady's box calf shoes, size 3, jimped at sides, small imitation diamond buckle at front; pair do., Derby pattern, patent toecaps, size 3, Wheatsheaf stamped inside shoes ; pair gent's South African field boots, size 10: South African Field Boot stamped inside and on soles ; pair gent's boots, size 10, Fortress stamped on sole ; pair gent's box calf do., size 10 ; pair lady's patent leather shoes, size 4, small imitation diamond buckles at front; pair sandals, size 3, patent lace fronts ; pair boy's chrome leather shoes, Derby pattenr, size 4, nailed, snow tip on heels, Little Gent on tab ; pair lady's shoes, box calf, Derby pattern, size 4, Union stamped on soles ; pair do. glace kid. patent toecaps, size 4, High Cross and figure of lady stamped op soles ; and pair lady's patent leather shoes, size 4, imitation diamond buckle at front. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 56.— Nottingham ( City).— 30th ult. or 1st inst., by schoolhousebreaking ( window insecure).— Lt. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 20, 1922. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. grey felt hat with black band ( in fair condition) ; registered envelope, addressed Miss Clarke, Girls' High School, Nottingham ; 2 red and 2 blue rice bags ; and £ 40. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 57.— Haywards Heath ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 74, 6- 12- 22. Amended and additional inf.— Roman green coloured brooch ; blue enamelled do., liin. long, with 3 blue enamelled buttons; 6 blue enamelled buttons ; 2 silver chased serviette rings; lady's gold watch guard, small square links, gold pig attached ; white Shetland scarf ; Egyptian white do. ; brown fur mink tie ; brown sable stole, 8 tails : white marble paper weight, crest of ship thereon; black leather needle- case ; smelling salts bottle, silver stopper : brown wooden pen. lOin. long, Edith M. Ord stamped thereon. Inf. to Supt, Fairs, Haywards Heath. 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. 58.— G Division.— Sth inst., " Ford," 1922 model. XL- 5903. Chassis and engine Nos. 5827078. 20 H. P. Four seater touring body, model T. Colour dark blue ; upholstery dk. blue leather. Nickel plated radiator and hubs. Haster patent springs. Iphon and Greenwood patent oil gauge. Self starter. Luggage grid at rear, spare wheel thereon. Goodyear tyres. 4 front lamps, 1 rear. Electric horn. Front bar of hood broken. Back windscreen. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 59.— D Division.— lst inst.," Douglas " solo, 1916 model. XF- 996. 2| H. P. belt drive. Colour blue ; tank aluminium. Klaxon horn on frame. Leather knee pads attached to petrol tank. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Regis- tration Book in possession of thief. 60.— Z Division.— 4th inst., " Triumph " com- bination, 1912 model, XD- 3478. 3J H. P. Belt drive. Coach built sidecar. Colour- cycle black, sidecar green. Upholstery green leather. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Registration Book in possession of thief. LEICESTERSHIRE. 61.— Leicester ( City).— Between 2nd and 4th inst., " Triumph" solo, with fittings for sidecar. 1918 model. HP- 3034. Frame No. 263774. Engine No. 56631. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour- frame black, tank green. New heavy Dunlop tyre on front wheel, heavy Dunlop tyre, partly worn, on rear wheel. Acetylene lamps back and front. Generator fixed on handle- bars. T. T. handle- bars. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.— K Division.—" Sunbeam," Case No. 39. 4- 12- 22. ANIMALS, ETC., STOLEN. KENT. 63.— Ashford ( Co.).— Case No. 79, 8- 11- 22,. cancelled. Thief arrested and identical with Frederick Simpson, C. R. O. No. 285- 20. See Case No. 9, 27- 11- 22.