THE POLICE il GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1923. No. 2, VOL. X AU 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 YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In oil coses the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for ony proceedings which may result from such publicotion. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— F Division.— For being concerned with Frederick Guy Browne, C. R. O. No. 229- 13, and others ( in custody), Case No. 23 current issue, in conspiring to defraud insurance companies.— Eric Martin, aliases Aubrey Martin and Martyn, C. R. O. No. M/ 7059 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 106, 8- 12- 22, b. 1897, 5ft. 10in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey, small mole centre 1. cheek, gold tooth 1. upper jaw. A motor car was insured in various companies and claims made for theft. The car was never stolen, but transferred from one accused to the other. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. KENT. 2.— Chatham ( Co.).— For breaking and entering dwelling house and stealing therein., lady's gold watch and chain ; green heart shaped stone, Cers one side ; gent's gold mourning ring ; 2 lady's gold rings ; green soul stone with gold rop ; and £ 8 in gold. — A Man, b. about 1888, 5ft. lOin to 6ft., stout build, c. fresh, slight moustache ; dress, reefer jacket, khaki trousers, dk. peak cap. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. 3.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).- Philip Findlay, C. R. O. No. M/ 7056, Case No. 28, 29- 12- 22, is identical with Elton Findlay, C. R. O. No. 13616- 21, Case No. 55, 14- 8- 22, b. 1885, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, li. black, e. hazel. A traveller; native of Yarmouth. Pre. con. of fraud at READING. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 4.— Bootle ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) lady's 9ct. curb bracelet; gent's silver lever watch, white dial, ordinary numerals, photograph inside outer case ; lady's champagne coloured crepe- de- chine jumper ; navy blue velvet tunic suit, belt with bright steel buckle, to fit boy 4 yrs.— Florence Barnes, b. 1882 ( looks older), 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, h. dk., e. blue, protruding lower lip, upper teeth false, lower teeth uneven, splay footed, swinging gait, London accent; dress, nigger brown or navy blue costume, black velvet hat ( trimmed with white osprey and gold flowers), brown fur, black stockings, patent leather shoes. Engaged rooms in September, stated she was a widow and had come from Brighton, and that her parents resided at Tunbridge Wells. Accompanied loser to Moreton for Christmas holidays and left there ostensibly to proceed to Liverpool, but visited loser's house and stole above property, afterwards taking her luggage to Lime Street Station, where it was labelled for Euston ( L.). Inf. to the C. C., Bootle. 5.— Burnley ( Boro.).— For larceny.— Tom Taylor, alias James Taylor, b. 1903, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, black vicuna suit ( trousers too short), grey Army socks, shabby boots. Native of Nelson. Frequents common lodging houses. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. ' J 2 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 6.- Church ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 72, 18- 12- 22, Charles Henry Mills. Additional inf.— Description :— pierced heart, anchor, flag and clown, 2 stars 1., female with wings rt. forearm, ring 4th rt. finger. Is a member of R. A. O. B., Pride of Church Lodge, and may seek assistance from Lodges. Was seen at Peakirk, near Peterborough, 20- 12- 22, and may endeavour to obtain employ- ment on public works. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Turner, Church. 7.— Manchester ( City).— For being concerned with John Beaumont ( in custody) in larceny ( trick— ringing the changes), 22nd ult.— Cyril Smith, aliases George Smith and Roberts, b. 1901, 5ft. l£ in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey ; dress, dk. overcoat with silk lapels, dk. trilby hat, white butterfly collar, dk. tie, respectable appearance ; Native of Manchester. Entered tobacconist's shop, asked for cigarettes, tendered 10s. Treasury note, received 9s. ( id. change and then asked for return of note, saying he had some silver. He was handed the note, then placed same on the silver, handed both to shopkeeper and asked for 20s. note Loser handed him a 20s. note and he then left the shop, being joined oustide by Beaumont. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 8.— Reedley ( Co.). Sharples, Case No. 77. 27- 12- 22, is identical with James Sharples, C. R. O. No. S/ 113566, b. 1891, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. An engineer; native of Pendlebury. Pre. con. of embezzlement and larceny at MAN- CHESTER ( James Sharples), CHESTERFIELD, TAMWORTH ( James Entwistle Sharpies) and on W. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 9.- Seaforth ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling) at West Derby, 27th ult., black leather purse, 4 com- partments, and £ 20 7s.— A Man, b. 1883 to 1889, 5ft. 5 to 8in., medium build, e. fresh, clean shaven, slouching gait, and inclines head to 1. ; dress, brown suit, It. cap, may be wearing dk. overcoat. Left behind black mackintosh, chain hanger, Harveys, 17, London- street, London, E. C., on tab, and in pockets thereof were a white hand- kerchief ( R. W. B. in ink in corner), piece of white towelling ( about 1yd. long, joined in centre, red border) and a dk. blue tie. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 10.— Ipswich ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 90, 29- 12- 22.— Thomas Tremaine.— Additional inf.— h. grey, ( bald on top), moustache brown ( turning grey, close clipped), rather deaf, quiet manner ; dress, It. grey overcoat, Norfolk jacket, knicker- bockers, It. tweed sporting hat, brown boots, carried portmanteau and attache- case; appear- ance of farmer. Paid in cheque No. 255 over A 149621, on London City and Midland Bank, Lei- cester, for £ 70, in favour of T. C. Rowe, signed T. Beaver. Stays at good class hotels. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. WARWICKSHIRE. 11.— Stratford- on- Avon ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee), 18th ult., gent's bicycle, 26in. frame, sloping top bar, 28in. by ljin. wheels, B. S. A. 3- speed gear, Brampton hub front wheel, Kirkmer Arrow transfers, Warwick tyres, rubber pedals, in good condition.— Arthur Clegg, alias Legge„ b. 1889, 5ft. 10in., c. fair, h. It. brown ( brushed back), clean shaven ; dress, It, grey jacket and vest, dk. trousers with It. stripe, It. fawn trilby hat, boots. Native of ( stated) Bradford. Obtained lodgings 16th ult., and on 18th ult., borrowed cycle and has not since been seen. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lee, Stratford- on- Avon. WORCESTERSHIRE . 12.— Stourport ( Co.).— For forgery at Abberley. — William Frederick Hill, b. 1880 ( looks younger). 5ft. 9in., medium build, h. and moustache It. brown, e. blue, very talkative ; dress, grey jacket and breeches, fawn raincoat, grey cap, brown leggings and boots. Was employed as insurance agent. Forged acquittances and receipts for sickness benefits under National Health Insurance- Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pass, Stourport. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 13.— Huddersfield ( Boro.)).— For stealing from hawker's waggon, 27th ult., pair of lady's nigger brown high legged brown boots, size 5, No. 8 stamped inside ; pair of lady's black do., No. 926 stamped inside ; pair South African Field boots, brown, size 6, 836 stamped inside ; pair do., size 7,. 354 stamped inside ; pair gent's plain fronted black Wednesday, January 3, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Derby boots ; 13 other pairs, consisting of lady's boots and shoes, boy's boots, etc., and 12 black combs.— Solomon Weinburg, alias Weinstein, b. 1900, 5ft. 5in., c. and h. ( brushed back) dk., clean shaven, Jewish appearance ; dress, dk. jacket and vest, striped trousers, grey tweed overcoat with belt at back, trilby hat, boots. Native of ( believed) Manchester. Called on loser, stated he was destitute and asked for help Was allowed to stay at loser's house, and after a week, went to stables, stole the property from waggon and absconded. Assists Jows at markets, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 14.— Remanded at Rochford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd inst., charged with stealing ( lodgings) silvei sovereign- case and clothing.— Robert Douglas Carthew, C. R. O. No. 13400- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. 6Mn., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, lost 2nd 1. finger. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on B and C. • 15.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with shopbreaking.— Harry Ellison, C. R. O. No. 1936- 09, Case No. 310, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1881, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), o. blue, rt. arm contracted. A ship's steward ; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, burglary, receiving, found by night armed with intent to break and enter, and minor offences at BARRY DOCK ( John Cleary), TREDEGAR ( Arthur Knight), PONTY- PRIDD, CARDIFF ( Daniel Cleary), DEVON- PORT ( Jethro Bass), MERTHYR TYDFIL ( David Cleary), RADSTOCK ( Harry Stewart Ellison), SWANSEA ( George Harris), BARRY and BRIS- TOL ( Harry Ellison).— Francis Alexander, C. R. O. No. 17484 47, b. 1893, 5ft. 8in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer; native of Bristol, where he has cons, for cyclestealing, larceny and a minor offence. 16.— On M, charged with larceny.— Leonard William Brown, C. R. O. No. 15487- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. 5;} in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar hp, back of neck and 1. side of nose. A painter and seaman . native of London. Pre. con. of larceny snd burglary at SEVENOAKS. 17.— Remanded at South Western Pol. Ct. ( L.^ — L Division Case— till 3rd inst., charged with larceny—- trick. Enters shops, makes small pur- chases, entices shopkeeper from his premises while confederate enters shop and steals till and contents. — Harry Slater, alias Harry Davis, C. R. O. No. 1115- 08, Case No. 97, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1886, 5ft. 4fin., stout build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey ; dress, blue serge suit, grey mixture overcoat, violet muffler, grey tweed cap, boots. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, attempted larceny, wounding ' and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( Henry Davis) and on B, D, L, M and V.— Richard Wade, aliases William Thompson, John Wade, Richard James and Richard James Wade, C. R. O. No. S/ 37257, b. 1872, 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, slight brown moustache, scar rt. side face and neck, slouching gait; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, black trousers with white pin stripe, fawn overcoat, grey cap, white collar, brown mixture tie, brown boots. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny— person and minor offences on C, L, P, R, W and Y. 18.— Remanded at Northfleet ( Co.) P. Sess. till 4th inst., charged as John Percy Scott with obtaining money by false pretences. — John James Charles Lidlow, C. R. O. No. 19418- 16, b. 1898, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar rt. of throat, flower, Tilley 1. forearm. A bootmaker ; native of Kent. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing, larceny and fraud at SHEERNESS, WATFORD and on C and S. 19.— Remanded at Daventry ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as William James Lavery with burglary.— James Heathwood, C. R. O. No. 12400- 18, b. 1884, 5ft. 3| in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown. A hairdresser; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of larceny at COVENTRY. 20.— Remanded at Cheltenham ( Co.) P. Sess. till 4th inst., charged as Harry Kellett with stealing overcoats from hotels.— Harry Lewis, alias Kelliss, C. R. O. No. 5634- 17, b. 1887, 6ft. 0| in., slim build, c. fresh, h. fair ( turning grey), e. grey, clean shaven, long thin nose, long face, shows gold clip of false teeth 1. upper jaw when talking, American accent; dress, dk. suit with pin stripe, blue overcoat with velvet collar, It. brown trilby hat, white shirt with pink stripe, double linen collar, dk. tie, black socks, boots. Pre. con. of fraud on railway and a minor offence at HASTINGS ( Harry Kellett) and on K. 21.— Remanded at Hinckley ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with stealing diamond ring and table linen. Usually obtains situation and steal 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE Wednesday, January 3, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. from her employers.— Jean Campbell, alias Edith Paul, C. R. O. No. 463- 16, b. 1886, 5ft. 4fin., c. sallow, h. and e. brown. A cook ; native of Eastbourne. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at CHELTENHAM ( Edith Mary Paul), LITTLE DEAN ( Lucy Eileen Richards) and NEWPORT PAGNELL ( Jean Campbell). 22.— Remanded at Edinburgh ( City) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Thomas William Wilson, C. R. O. No. 10910- 19, b. 1904, 4ft. lOiin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A tailor ; native of Workington. Pre. con. of larceny, breaking and entering school, housebreaking and a minor offence at WORKINGTON, BIRKEN- HEAD and LIVERPOOL. 23.— Remanded at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.>— F Division case— till 6th inst., charged with being concerned with Aubrey Martin, Cases Nos. 108, 8- 12- 22, and 1 current issue, in a conspiracy to defraud Insurance Companies. A motor car was insured in various companies and claims made for theft. The car was never stolen, but transferred from ono prisoner to another.— Frederick Guy Browne, C. R. O. No. 229- 13, b. 1880, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, dk. drooping moustache ; dress, browh mixture suit, leather motoring jacket, dk. grey cap, no collar or tie, black boots. A motor engineer; native of Burslem or London. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at PETERSFIELD ( Frederick Guy Browne), OXFORD and FENNY STRATFORD ( Leo Brown).— Caroline Ann Browne ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1884, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, dk. brown costume, black fur wrap and black hat. Native of Oxford.— Arthur Thomas Finch ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1888, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown ( long), e. grey ; dress, grey suit, brown overcoat, grey felt hat. Native of London. 24.— Awaiting trial at Colchester ( Boro.) Q. Sess., charged with breaking and entering and larceny.- Thomas William Witherington, C. R. O. No. 12972- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. thumb. A van boy ; native of Leicester, Where he has oons. for larceny and a minor offence. 25.— At Haddington ( Co.), charged as John Brown with theft by housebreaking.— Robert Stewart, C R. O. No. 20297- 21, b 1903, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A hawker; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( Robert Stewart) and GOSFORTH ( Robert Douglas Stewart). 26.— Remanded at Bridgnorth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with larceny.— Clarence Vernon Probert, C. R. O. No. 764- 14, b. 1895, 5ft. 4£ in., c. pale, h. It., e. blue, legs paralysed. A labourer; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and fraud at COVENTRY, MARCH, KIDDERMINSTER, REDCAR ( Clar- ence Vernon Probert), LEEDS ( Vernon Probert), TROWBRIDGE ( George Walter Mason), BOURNEMOUTH ( Charles Brissett) and on M. 27.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as James Thomas Harvey with attempted larceny.— Walter Copeley, C. R. O. No. 13842- 18, b. 1902, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Walsall. Pre. con. of larceny, officebreaking and minor offences at WALSALL, BIRMINGHAM, WILLENHALL and LEEDS. 28.— Remanded at Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as Arthur Watson Heagerty with breaking and entering and larceny. — Arthur Heagerty, C. R. O. No. 5890- 21, b. 1902, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on N and S. 29.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with larceny.— Ben Smith, alias Benjamin Smith, C. R. O. No. 22404- 19, b. 1892, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A stock buyer; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and bigamy at MAN- CHESTER and on H. 30.— Remanded at Glastonbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Robert Henry Leslie Snook with fraud.— Leslie Snook, C. R. O. No. 20267- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 8Jin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. Pre. con. of obtaining credit bv fraud and a minor offence at WEYMOUTH and on S. 31.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with shopbreaking and larceny— John Gordon, C. R. O. No. 425- 12, b. 1881, 4ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Dundee. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, larceny and minor offences at DUNDEE, EDINBURGH, ABERDEEN, SLEAFORD, BOURNE, GRANTHAM, CHELMSFORD, GRAVESEND, RIPON, APPLEBY and on R. 32— Remanded at Dornoch ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as James McKnight with theft by finding of 3 postal packets and under Firearms Act.— James Knight, C. R. O. No. S/ 107428, b. 1870, - > Wednesday, January 3, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 5ft. 6Jin., c. sallow, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, scar top and back of head and nose. A labourer ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of horse- stealing, larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at SOWERBY, CAMBRIDGE, ( James Knight), WIGTON, ROTH BURY, BELLINGHAM ( James McKnight), RHAYADER ( James Williams) and ALNWICK ( James Wilson). 33.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as Samuel Smith with being found on enclosed premises.— Arthur Morris, C. R. O. No. 8279- 20, 1). 1897, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. bluo, scars on forehead. A labourer ; native of Nottingham where he has cons, for larceny, house- breaking and minor offences. 34.— Reinandod at West Bromwich ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst, charged as Edward Daniel Moss, with officebreaking.— Edward Daniel Jones, C. R. O. No. 18071- 19, b. 1898, 5ft. 7in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, o. blue, scar 1. side of head, rt arm paralysed from wound in shoulder. A die sinker ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of stealing motor car at STOURBRIDGE. 35.— Remanded at West Bromwich ( Qo.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst. charged with officebreaking.— Walter Lowther, C. R. O. No. 1863- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A ship's fireman ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny, stealing motor cycle and minor offences at WOLVERHAMPTON and NEWCASTLE- UPON- TYNE. 36.— Remanded at West Bromwich ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst. charged as John May with office- breaking.— John Ansell, alias William Day, C. R. O. No. 2834- 01, b. 1879, 5ft. tin., c.... sallow, h. It. brown ( thin on top), e. blue, cut scar rt. eyebrow, scar 1. sido of head, boil scar 1. back of neck, H. Francis 1. forearm, 3 dots back 2nd 1. finger. A caster ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, burglary, housebreaking, larceny, fraud, uttering counterfeit coin and minor offences at WOLVERHAMPTON ( John Ansell), ASTON, CANNOCK, BIRMINGHAM, CHESTER ( John Lucas), FARNHAM, GOSPORT ( Henry Francis) and in M. P. D. DENBIGHSHIRE. 37.— Wrexham ( Co.).— Remanded till 8th inst. charged with fraud.— Stays at hotels and leaves, without paying. Represented that he had bank- ing account in Isle of Man and was having same transferred locally. Obtained money on the strength of this statement.— George Rawlinson, aliases Williamson and Jack Barlow, b. 1892, 5ft. 7| in., slender build, c. fresh, h. sandy, e. blue, ginger moustache ; dress, dk. blue suit with helio pin stripe, heavy brownish Scotch tweed overcoat with belt, It. grey trilby hat, rubber wing collar, knitted mixture tie, dk. red and silver silk scarf, brown South African field boots, wore gold ring ( G. R. engraved thereon) fourth 1. finger. Said to have stayed at Forest Road Y. M. C. A., Nottingham, from 16th to 20th or 21st ult., at Shrewsbury 22nd ult., and Chester from 23rd to 28th ult. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Wrexham. APPREHENSIONS. 38.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Harold Horner, CR. O. No. 18363- 14, Case No. 36, 17- 11- 22, at Liverpool. 39— M. P. D., C Division.— H. A. Arthur, Case No. 124, 13- 9- 22, and identical with Walter Harold Brasier, C. R. O. No. 9759- 15. See also Case No. 31, 1- 1- 23. 40 - M. P. D., D Division.— Frank Hobson Bearn, C. R. O. No. 23753- 21. Case No. 1, 24- 11- 22. 41.— M. P. D., F Division.— Austin Henry Dockney, C. R. O. No. 16719- 20, Case No. 3, 4- 12- 22. 42 — M. P. D., F Division.— Frank J. Castell, Case No. 2, 4- 12- 22. 43.— M. P. D., G Division.— Garri Croker, Case No. 115, 24- 11- 22, and remanded at Old Street Pol. Ct, ( L.), till 6th inst. 44.— M. P. D., N Division.— Thomas Brighten, C. R. O. No. 191- 21, Case No. 2, 7- 7- 22. 45.— M. P. D., S Division.— Henry Keeling, Case No. 2, 3- 5- 22. Property not recovered. 46.— Cambridgeshire, Cambridge ( Boro.).— Clive Reginald Parkhurst, Case No. 69, 18- 12- 22, and sentenced at Ipswich ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 28- 12- 22, to 6 mos. impt. 47.— Cheshire, Wallasey ( Boro.).— Thomas Penrith Fawcett, Case No. 79, 4- 12- 22, and remanded till 5th inst. 48.- Hampshire, Ringwood ( Co.).— Leslie Snook, C. R. O. No. 20267- 21, Case No. 73, 27- 12- 22. See also Case No. 30 current issue. 49.— Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— Leonard William Brown, C. R. O. No. 15487- 21, Case No. 93, 8- 12- 22. See also Case No. 16 current issue. 50.— Shropshire, Bridgnorth ( Co.).— Clarence Vernon Probert, C. R. O. No. 764- 14, Cases Nos. 113, 8- 12- 22, and 103 ( Swansea), 3- 11- 22. See also Case No. 26 current issue. - > 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. APPREHENSIONS continued. 51.- Suffolk ( East), Ipswich ( Boro.).— Herbert Ridgeway, C. R. O. No. 443- 01, Case No. 88, 22- 12- 22 52.— Yorkshire ( N. R.), Whitby ( Co.).— William Hove, C. R. O. No. 4152- 17, Case No. 88, 1- 9- 22. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 53 — Criminal Record Office.- Alfred Smith, C. R. O. No. 22424- 22, Case No. 77, 1- 1- 23. Inf. to above office. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 54.— Northampton ( Boro.).— Robert Holland, C. R. O. No. 11619- 22, Case No. 83, 1- 1- 23. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 55.— Stockport ( Boro.).— Between 23rd and 27th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Gent's gold dress watch, thin gold fingers, pale gold face, M. on back ; gold frame, chased, glass on both sides, photo of man in khaki one side and lock of lady's hair other side ; German silver alarm clock, 4in. by 2Jin., with 4 feet; 4 pairs lady's new white kid gloves, size 6J ; pair oblong jade green earrings, screw fastenings, gold chain attached ; fawn silk knitted jumper, with girdle and 2 big tassels; gent's ivory hair brush, white bristles, initials H. C. ; pair lady's black satin shoes, size 6J, with ankle straps, worn ; pair black suede do., size 6J, with black patent straps. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 56.— Stockport ( Boro.).— 29th ult., by house- breaking.— Gold wristlet watch, broad rib links, repaired with common solder; gold bracelet, padlock, china slipper and touchwood charm attached; gent's 22ct. ring, strap and buckle pattern; lady's 18ct. half- hoop ring, set 5 diamonds ; lady's 9ct. ring, set 5 rubies ; link of solid graduated pearls, about 36in. long, ivory fastener ; gold neckchain and pendant and link pearl beads ; gold signet ring and 2 silver pendants ; 3- stone do. ( 1 ruby, 1 diamond, 1 stone missing); gold brooch, diamond in centre ; gold bracelet and silver bangle ; part of dress ring, with emerald in centre, surrounded by small emeralds and pearls ; small show box, filled with various kinds of stones ; bottle Haig's liqueur whisky ; and £ 15. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. DERBYSHIRE. 57.— Derby ( Co.).— Between 24th and 28th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing door), at Normanton.— 3 imitation oil paintings, 15in. square, no glass ( 2 rural scenes with fancy gilt frames, other sea scene with plain gilt frame) ; set brass fire irons ; silver cruet ( 3 green and white china vessels); red and green damask tablecloth ; white metal alarm clock ; set carvers, white bone handles ; bread saw, red handle ; table spoon ; 3 dessert spoons ; 9 teaspoons ; 2 knives and forks. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. 58.— Derby ( Co.).— 31st ult., by housebreaking ( forcing side window with instrument), at Borrow- ash.— Lady's green leather purse, containing 3 £ 5 notes ( 1 No. believed C/ 60 81038 or 81034) ; lady's Wednesday, January 3, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. It. green leather purse ; gent's silver English lever watch, gold hands, white dial, ordinary numerals, engraved back, worn, paper inside with R. S. Duffield, Watch Maker, Green Lane, Derby ; gold square shaped brooch, hair in centre, surrounded by rubies ; lady's gold dress ring, hair plaited in centre, M. S. inside, H. C. outside ; lady's gold dress do., 5 rubies in centre ; lady's gold engage- ment do., diamond cluster in centre, surrounded by 6 rubies, in black case, Eals, Watch Maker, Long Eaton, inside ; lady's gold curb bracelet, gold padlock attached; lady's gold neck pendant, amethyst and purple brilliants, set silver, pear shaped with lover's knot at top ; pair gent's gold cuff links, oval, chased ; gold stud, diamond in centre, claw setting ; 2 do., brilliants in centre, star shaped ; lady's crocodile leather purse, greenish grey, silver fittings ; gent's dk. gold cameo scarf- pin, horse's head ; gold framed brooch, 2 amethysts and pearls; long gold brooch, moonstone in centre, in brown leather ease ; £ 100 War Loan Certificate by deed ; cheque book on National Provincial and Union Bank, Long Eaton Branch ; plain gold oval shaped brooch; silver bracelet; pair silver earrrings, E. L. engraved thereon, Maltese cross shape ; silver brooch, Maltese Cross shape, E. L. engraved thereon ; lady's grey suede purse, containing lion shilling, 2 gilded lion do., Russian coin, silver imitation spade guinea, and other foreign coins; 22ct. weddding ring ; lady's gold keeper ring ; 2 lady's gold buckle do. ; silver locket, gold ivy leaves in centre, broad fancy silver chain attached; and £ 4.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, 5ft. 8 or 9in. ; dress, dk. rough overcoat and cap.— 2nd, 5ft. 6 or 7in. ; dress, cap and dk. overcoat. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. HAMPSHIRE. 59.- Eastleigh ( Co.).— 29th ult, by burglary ( forcing bathroom window), at Chilworth.— Small black cash box, gold lined, containing about £ 9 in Treasury notes, silver ( ineluding 5s. piece) and coppers, also six cheques, made payable to " Self ", all of the London Joint City and Midland Bank, Ltd. ( No. 118, B323918, for £ 3, dated 12th December, 19? 2 ; No. 118, B323921, for £ 3, dated Kith December, 1922 ; No. 118, B323923, for £ 1 15s. dated 18th December, 1922; No. 118, B323924, for £ 1 15s., dated, 15th December, 1922 ; No. 188, B318648, for £ 1 10s., dated25th November, 1922; No. 118, B318650, for £ 3, dated 27th December, 1922) ; lady's black moire vanity bag, small purse inside, containing about 8s. silver. Inf. to Supt. Deacon, Eastleigh. HERTFORDSHIRE. 60.— Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— 29th ult., by housebreaking ( breaking glass in scullery window and unfastening catch).— Gent's wide gold ring, set diamond ; gold signet do. photo of man in signet; gent's gold case do., set red and white stone ; gold case bracelet, fancy pattern padlock attached ; gent's gold watchchain, fancy pattern, very old and heavy ; 7 books of War Saving Certificates, in name of Harbourne ; and £ 17 2s. 6d. Suspicion is attached to A Man, young, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slim build, thin face, small black moustache ; dress, dk. suit, It. mixture cap, collar and tie, boots. In possession of bicycle. Inf. to Supt. Hagger, Hemel Hempstead. KENT. 61.— Chatham ( Co.).— 25th or 26th ult., from show case.— Ten lady's silver mounted umbrellas, straight handles; 11 girl's overcoats, various colours and sizes ; about 28 boy's tweed suits, various colours, sizes from 4 upwards. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. LANCASHIRE. 62.— Bolton ( Co.).— Cases Nos. 56, 25- 10- 22, and 39, 20- 11- 22, cancelled. Thieves arrested. 63— Bolton ( Co.).— Between 26th and 28th ult., from a school, at Kearsley.— Pair muslin cream coloured curtains, about 2£ yds. long, far worn ; piece dk. red cloth, 6ft. x 4ft. ; celluloid doll, about 2ft. long ; doll's cradle, 28in. x 10in., painted red, with pansies on head part and each side ; and split ring holding 7 or 8 keys. Tnf. to Supt. Pagett, Bolton. 64.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— Between 15th and 19th ult., fiom dwelling house at St. Annes.— Lady's ring, 18ct., single stone diamond, claw setting ; lady's gold bracelet watch, bar link pattern, 3 links in each bar, snap in centre, watch about l'n. in diameter, round face, black Roman numerals, gold fingers, glass cracked ; white woollen blanket, laundry mark D. 387 thereon. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Fleetwood. 65.— Reedley ( Co.).— Case No. 52, 29- 12- 22, cancelled. Property recovered and thief arrested.. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 66.— Reedley ( Co.).— 23rd ult., by housebreaking at Nelson.— Lady's 18et. engagement ring, claw setting, set 5 diamond chips ; lady's 9ct. dress ring, set ruby. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. SUSSEX ( EAST). 71.— Uckfield ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 48, 22- 12- 22. Additional property :— Lady's dk. fawn Burberry coat, yellow and brown striped lining, may have Lady Henry Nevill on tab. Inf. to Supt. Budgen, Uckfield. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 67.— Northampton ( Boro.).— 14th ult., from band room of cinema hall.— Gent's British warm over- coat, double- breasted, dyed dk. blue, slit up back, very large dk. blue buttons, 3 on either side of breast, lined thick nap, very dk. material, 3 outside pockets, 1 inside ticket pocket; pair of dk. blue kid gloves. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. 68.— Northampton ( Boro.).— Between 20th and 22nd ult., from shop counter.— White cardboard box, containing 4 lady's crepe- de- chine jumpers, 2 pale silk ( 1 trimmed with lace, and the other with small steel beads), and 1 jade green, with steel beads. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. 69.— Northampton ( Boro.).— 27th ult., from hall stand of dwelling house.— Gent's overcoat, Chester- field pattern, dk. rough cloth, nearly black, velvet collar, 4 cloth buttons, vent up back, Smith & Sons, Overstone- road, Northampton, on tab, broken loop, small patch near rt. pocket been burnt, 1. pocket lining torn, flap pockets, 1 inside breast pocket, and I inside ticket pocket, in good condition ; 1 pair tan kid gloves, size 8, lined wool. Iiif. to the C. C., Northampton. SUFFOLK ( EAST), 70.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 31st ult., by housebreak- ing ( insecure kitchen window).— Four silver table spoons ; 2 plated do. ; silver tea do. ; two Sheffield plated candlesticks, about 12in. high ; the spoons are said to have some initials thereon, which are now indistinct. > Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 72.— Scarborough ( Boro.).— 22nd ult., from hotel bedroom ( walk in).— Lady's gold solitaire diamond ring, set platinum ; lady's gold flat do., set 2 diamonds surrounded by number of small do. ; lady's gold half- hoop do., set 3 opals and 2 diamonds, in case, marked Barraclough, Leeds; 3- stone diamond brooch, thin gold pin, safety chain attached ; lady's platinum bar brooch, set small pearl in centre; small pink enamel Norwegian bracelet; string of imitation pearls ; 4 strings beads, pink, green, yellow and white ; black and green beaded girdle.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1883, about 5ft. 8in., stiff build, dk. moustache ( waxed), round red face ; dress, heavy navy blue tight- fitting overcoat bowler hat, smart appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Scarborough. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 73.— Huddersfield ( Boro.).— 23rd ult., from dwelling house ( entrance by forcing front door, bodily pressure).— Trinket box, about 4in. square, containing lady's 9ct. neckchain, 18in. long, small plain links, with 9ct. pendant, photograph of boy and girl therein, attached ; gold bar brooch, broken in centre, safety chain attached ; lady's plain gold keeper ring ; lady's gold brooch, broken and with- out pin, set 3 imitation pearls ; diamond engage- ment ring, set diamond and 2 small chippings ; gent's suede Treasury note- case, containing birth and death certificates of Halver Mitchell, born and died same day ; and £ 4 5s. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. PROPERTY RECOVERED. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 74.— Thornaby- on- Tees ( Co.).— Property, Case No. 49, 22- 12- 22, and thieves arrested. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 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. 75.— S Division.— 29th ult., " Ford," 1914 model. LH- 5971. Chassis No. 1331. 20 H. P. Bevel drive. Open four seater touring body. Colour dk. green, upholstery dk. green leather. Brown canvas hood. Two electric head lamps, japanned black ; two brass side oil lamps, one oil rear lamp. Excise Licence, expired 31- 12- 22, attached. Registration Book stolen with> Car. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76.— B Division- 30th ult., " Clyno Jap" Combination, 1917 model. MC- 5347. Frame No. R. 3848. Engine No. M. 62233, Jap. 8 H. P. Chain drive. Touring sidecar, nose of sidecar tilted, pillion carrier at rear. Colour dk. green, upholstery dk. green leatherette. Three speeds. Kick start. E. I. C. magneto. P. & H. head lamp, two aluminium side and rear lamps ( acetylene). Amac carburetter. Lycett saddle. Foot con- trolled clutch. Tyres : Bates on front, Dunlop on rear and sidecar. Rear internal expand, ng brake. Front rim brake. Klaxon horn. " Speed Nymph " mascot. Excise Licence, expired 31- 12- 22, attached. Loser holds Registrat on Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77.— B Division.—" Douglas," Case No. 40, 6- 5- 21. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 78.— Gloucester ( Co.).—" Douglas," Case No. 64, 29- 12- 22. RE- CONVICTIONS. 79.— Frederick Mayhew, C. R. O. No. 9154- 14, was sentenced at Darlington ( Boro.) P. Sess., 19- 12- 22, to 28 days impt, See Case No. 13, 15- 12- 22. 80.— Frederick Bartlett, C. R. O. No. 17577- 16, was sentenced at Cheltenham ( Co.) P. Sess., 28- 12- 22, to 21 days impt. See Case No. 85, 27- 12- 22. 81.— Fred Wedlock, C. R. O. No. 19469- 20, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 22- 12- 22, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny. See Case No. 36, 20- 12- 22. 82.— Ernest John Gardner, C. R. O. No. 10304- 20, was sentenced at Gloucester ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 30- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt. Anothei case of larceny was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 27, 29- 12- 22. 83.— Fred Kay. C. R. O. No. 153- 11, was sentenced at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct., ( L.), 29- 12- 22, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 40, 20- 12- 22. 84 — Robert Shaw, C. R. O. No. 15398- 19, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 20- 12- 22, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No." 30, 20- 12- 22. 85— Henry Guy, C. R. O. No. 10522- 17, was sentenced at Old Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 28- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 22- 12- 22. 86.— Richard Huther Burgess, C. R. O. No. 21355- 19, was sentenced at Skipton ( W. R.) P. Sess., 30- 12- 22, to 6 mos. impt. A case of larceny ( bailee) at Carlisle was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 24, 29- 12- 22. 87.— Owen James Jones, C. R. O. No. 17991- 19, was sentenced at Swindon ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for cyclestealing. See Case No. 13, 29- 12- 22. Printed and Published lor His Majesty * Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, Vrw >> « « Mand Yard. London, S. W. 1 0 Wednesday, January 3, 1023. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PREss- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 88.— D Division.— For obtaining by false pretonc 2 sets of trotting harness.- John Patrick Curtis, aliases Peter and Patsy Curtis, C. R. O. No. 12775- 14, l>. IK7(>, 5ft. lOJin., thick build, c. fresh, h. brown, c. blue, clean shaven, scar fore- head and I. eyebrow, roughly spoken ; dress, grey popper and salt suit, neckerchief, soft felt hat, shabby appearance. A horse dealer ; native of Ix'eds. Pic. con. of fraud and fraudulent conver- sion at STOCKTON- ON- TEES and on I).— H. Moore ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. 8in., stout build, clean shaven ; dress, grey overcoat, grey suit, bowler hat, collar and tie. Appearance of a horse dealer. Appears identical with H. Moore, Case No. 58, 27- 11- 22. Obtained above projK- rty by means of worthless cheque No. H02029, on Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank, Batley Branch. Curtis is known to loser as an odd jobber at trotting meetings and stated that Moore was an owner for whom he was going to train horses. x Warrants issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 89.— Runcorn ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pretences, 6th ult. Charles James Medhurst, b. about 1883, 5ft. 6in., c. fair, h. brown, slight moustache, round face ; dress, It. brown mackin- tosh, collar and tie, bowler hat, carried leatherette suit- case. Called on loser, represented himself as agent for Capital Stamp Co., 24, New Street, Mold, and induced loser to become sole agent for district for above sum. Gave a receipt for the money and supplied books and stamps, the customers who spent 3d. receiving a stamp, and prizes were given by company after expending £ 20. Absconded 8th ult. May be accompanied by a woman ( not wanted) who represents herself as Mrs. Medhurst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hayward, Runcorn. CORNWALL. 90.— Launceston ( Co.).— For obtaining t4 10s. by false pretences at Bude, Kith ult.- Alfred Downing, b. 19< H), 5ft. ( i or 7in., c. fresh, h. dk., c. blue ; dress, blue suit, trilby hat. khaki British Warm with mourning banc! on arm, believed brown shoes. A chauffeur; nat. ve of Bradworthy. Cashed cheque above date, stating he had been sent by his employer's daughter, who had lost a cheque book on London Joint City & Midland Bank, Bideford, and t is believed that the cheque was taken from the lost book. May endeavour to enlist in Royal Air Force or seek employment at garages, etc. Warrant issued. Jnf. to Supt. Matthews, Launceston. DERBYSHIRE. 91.— Renishaw ( Co.).— For stealing, 29th ult., 2 tolls of oilcloth from shop doorway at Dron- field.— William Wiltshire, b. 1878, 5ft, 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, 4th 1. finger missing, 2 moles on chin, scar 1. of neck, forehead and bridge of nose, lost piece of lobe 1. ear, head bandaged and several stitches in wound : dress, grey suit, grey tweed hat, soft collar and tie, had apron rolled around waist. Native of believed Sheffield. William Wiltshire, junior, b. 1898, about 0ft.. stiff build, c. fresh, very good teeth ; dress, grey check suit, dk. brown trilby hat, soft collar and tie, shoes. Carried fawn raincoat and had white apron rolledaround waist. Both hawkers and travel the country with caravan painted yellow with Maria Hartley, Leeds, thereon. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. LANCASHIRE. 92.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For obtaining goods by false pretences, 27th ult.-- Helen Ethel Meynell Ingram, alias Mrs. Cousins, b. 1887 to 1892, 5ft. 4 or 5in.. thin face, well spoken; dress, fawn raincoat, dk. hat ( turned up at side), or nurse's uniform. A nurse. Called on tobacconist and asked for some string to tie up her parcels. She then told loser that the matron of local nurses' home had sent her for the cigarettes, and. believing her story, loser gave her a quantity of cigarettes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 93— Old Trafford ( Co.).- For stealing ( lodgings) at Stretford, between 23rd and 27th ult., gent's It, fawn raincoat, 2 square pockets, straps to 11 T H E POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT — continued. fasten across knees, Aquatite on tab inside, slightly torn at vent, to fit man 5ft. Sin. ; and obtaining £ 10 10s. l » y false pretences ( worthless cheque).- - Robert Whyte Morgan, b. about 1888, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, brown suit and overcoat, It. trilby hat, brown boots. A motor mechanic. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 94. Old Trafford ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Walkden, between 22nd and 25th ult.— Joseph West, alias Hoyle, C. R. O. No. 18384- 21, b. 1863, 5ft. 2in„ stout build, c. fresh, h., moustache and e. grey ; dress, blue serge suit, fawn raincoatN bowler hat, soft collar, tie, boots. A miner; native of Atherton. Pre. con. of fraud at WAKEFIELD and LEEDS. Obtained lodgings, stated he had obtained employment as contractor at local pit ( false), and borrowed £ 1, ostensibly to purchase tools. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 95.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), at Eccles, 28th ult., gent's silver English lever watch, keyless, white dial, black numerals, nearly new ; gent's single silver albert, curb pattern, small heart shaped silver medal with gold cent re attached, and 0d.— Willie Moon, b. 1911, c. fresh, h. sandy, e. blue. A schoolboy ; native of Manchester. Stole above property from the house of his grandfather. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. Harry Barton and Arthur Wainwright. C. R. O. No. 2179- 07, 1), 1873, 5ft. 4in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ( wears spectacles), sandy moustache, 3rd 1. and rt. fingers contracted, stoops when walking. London accent. A labourer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larcenv, fraud on railwav and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, OLD HILL, CARNARVON, BRISTOL, WALSALL ( Arthur Cailess), ATHERSTONE ( Walter James), ALTRIN- CHAM, BLACKBURN, STRANGEWAYS ( George Wilson) and DEWSBURY ( William Harris). Frequents common lodging houses and workhouses. May be dealt with where found. Particulars will appear next issue Supplement B. Inf. to the C. C., Birmingham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 96. Uckfield ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) during December, brace, 2 bits, 2 wood chisels, 2 gauges, long screwdriver, 3 eup spanners, pair pincers, draw shave ( believed marked F. T.), and other tools ( recovered).- Archibald Hylands, b. 1893, 5ft. 6in., c. fair, wore glasses.— Leslie Hylands, b. 1897, 5ft. 5in., c. dk. Wheelwrights ; natives of Lewes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Budgen, Uckfield. WARWICKSHIRE. 97.— Birmingham ( City). For failing to notify change of address.— Arthur Carless, aliases