THE POLICE gg GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1923. No. 11, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE or 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 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. T APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 1.— Alton ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences, at Holybourne, 18th inst.— Jane Bennett, aliases Mrs. Haines and Harris, C. R. O. No. 1842- 14, Cases Nos. 367, Supple- ment A ( Vol. IX.), and 7, 20- 10- 22, b. 1888, oft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ; dress, short blue coat with belt, black skirt, long yellow and green scarf, claret coloured felt hat with dk. band. A gipsy hawker ; states native of Gains- borough. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted fraud, fraud and conspiracy at STONE ( Jane Bennett), NORTHAMPTON ( Polly Bennett), ILKESTON ( Florrie Bexter), WELYWN ( Jane Holmes), FENNY STRATFORD, ALFRETON, STOCK- TON ( Sarah Ann Elliott) and ARBROATH ( Mary Granger).- Florence Smith, aliases Amy Florence Newbury and Mrs. Bishop, C. R. O. No. S/ 90377, Case No. 7, 20- 10- 22, b. 1882, 5ft. 2Jin., c. swarthy, h. black, e. grey ; wore earrings ; dress, long sage green coat, small black fur necklet, round chip straw hat with black feather. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and conspiracy at BEDFORD, NORTH- AMPTON, BRADFORD ( Florence Smith), FENNY STRATFORD ( Florence Newbury), WARWICK ( Mary Jones) and EDINBURGH ( Florence Elliott). Called on licensed victualler, represented they had come from the Agricultural Hall ( L.), that they were having their vans renovated, and would be in the district for 10 weeks. Ordered about £ 40- worth of wines and spirits to bo delivered in small quantities, and induced loser to lend £ 10 on skin rug, saying it was worth £ 50, and that they would redeem it in half- an- hour. Sold another rug for £ 17, which was subsequently found to be worth only about £ 2. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Reuben, Alton. 2.— Southampton ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodg- ings), gold watch and chain and gent's overcoat.— Charles Hutchinson, C. R. O. No. 278- 16, Cases Nos. 20, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), 238, Supple- ment B ( Vol. IX.), and 11, 19- 1- 23, b. 1892, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, small scar bridge of nose and under chin ; dress, dk. grey tweed suit, grey trilby hat, navy blue over- coat, winged collar, black and white bow, black shoes. A tailor; native of Worcester. Pre. con. of larceny, bigamy and a minor offence at BRISTOL ( Charles Hutchinson), DERBY, NOTT- INGHAM ( Herbert Charles Fenn), EVESHAM, STOCKPORT ( Hubert Charles Fenn) and on E. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. LANCASHIRE. 3.— Bury ( Co.). - Sydney Vincent M. Cowan, Case No. 8, 5- 1- 23, is identical with Sidney Cowan, C. R. O. No. 20293- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of dogstealing at BIRMINGHAM. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pickering, Bury. 4.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling, sneak in) at Droylsden, lady's fawn coloured gabardine raincoat, new condition, vertical pockets, fastens with four buttons at front and has three buttons on each sleeve; lady's brown lap- over purse, four compartments, containing £ 3 15s., several checks- with Beswick Co- operative Society thereon, and a receipted bill for 6s. 6d. with figure of a lady seated at a piano and George Beresford, Q THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 2, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Grey Mare- lane, Bradford, Manchester, thereon ; gent's It. coloured tweed cap, size 6$, large cyanide of potassium stain at front.— A Man, I). 1902, 5ft. 7in., stout build, c. pale, clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, dk. cap, dirty blue and white stripe scarf. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. MIDLOTHIAN. 5.— Edinburgh ( City).— For obtaining £ 200 by fraudulently substituting parcel <^ f brass for jewellery, 18th inst.- Three Men : 1st. M. Silver- man, alias Morris Bernstein, b. 1893 to 1895, 5ft. 3 or 4in., h. fair, clean shaven, Roman nose ; dress, black nap overcoat with belt at back, soft brown hat, A Jew.— 2nd. M. Brown, b. 1888, 5ft. 7 or 8in., stoutish build, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven; dress, blue jersey and dk. overcoat. Appearance of a seaman.— 3rd, A Man, I). 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 7in., stoutish build, h. dk., clean shaven, Yorkshire accent ; dress, dk. overcoat, dk. velour hat. Called on jeweller and stated they had £ 4000 worth of platinum pins for sale, which on examination were found to be white metal. Then offered secondhand jewellery value £ 400 and agreed to accept £ 250 for it. Before leaving the shop asked jeweller to put the articles, which were rolled in piece of blue velvet and in an attache- case, into his safe and give them the key. This was done and on returning later Silverman was given £ 200 and left taking key with him. As he failed to return, the safe was forced following ( lay and tho parcel in the attache- ease was found to contain 24 brass chains and some empty jewellery boxes. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. OXFORDSHIRE . <>.- Chipping Norton ( Co.). Gladys Fraser, Case No. 130, 17- 1- 23, is identical with Gladys Fraser, C. R. O. No. 8651- 17, b. 1893, 5ft. 3in., c. pale, h. auburn, e. brown. Native of Scotland. Pre. con. of larceny on B. Tho savings certificates referred to have now been found, not stolen. Warrant issued. Q Inf. to Supt. Hedges, Chipping Norton. SUSSEX ( EAST). 7.— Battle ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 13, 22- 1- 23— Harry Buckley. Amended inf.: b. 1896, 5ft. lljin., dress, dk. blue morning suit, fawn mackintosh, greenish trilby hat, soft collar, dk. tie, black socks, shoes. The cheque has since been cashed at Hastings. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Braine, Battle. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). s. Sheffield ( City).- Frederick Mason, Case No. 117, 19- 1- 23, is identical with Frederick Mason, C. R. O. No. 4- 22, Case No. 388, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1883, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A painter : native of Sheffield. Pre. co... of larceny, attempted larcenv, cyclestealing and fraud at SHEFFIELD, MATLOCK, CHURCH ( Frederick Mason), ST. HELENS ( George Herbert Ray) and MANSFIELD ( George Ray). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 9.— At Barnslcy ( W. R.), charged with false pretences.— David Hugh Williams, C. R. O. No. 9568- 18, b. 1894, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A miner ; native of Ruthin. Pre. con. of sheepstealing, breaking and entering store and larceny at DONCASTER ( David Hugh Williams) and TISBURY ( Jack Scott). 10.— At Southam ( Co.), charged as Henry George Holmes, with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— George Holmes, C. R. O. No. 880- 08, 111. Cir. 97- 21, b. 1884, 5ft, 8in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, two prominent upper teeth, mole 1. of face. A labourer: native of Bruton. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at GLASTONBURY, ALRESFORD, GRANTHAM, NOTTINGHAM, LEICESTER, WARWICK, MARKET HARBOROUGH, SOUTHWELL, SALE, BRIDGWATER, WINCANTON ( George Holmes) and BRISTOL ( George Henry Holmes). 11.— Remanded at Highgate P. Sess. ( L.)— S Division case— till 24th inst., charged with shopbreaking and stealing cigarettes.— Frederick Hall, C. R. O. No. 18236- 16, b. 1900, 5ft, 5Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ( short sighted), clean shaven, scar 1. eyebrow ; dress, Wednesday, . January 10, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. black coat and vest, grey trousers, white scarf, boots, respectable appearance, A greengrocer ; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, re- ceiving, embezzlement, larceny and minor offences at ALDERSHOT, CHERTSEY ( Frederick James Hall) and on S and Y. 12.— Remanded at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as Richard Bassett, with larceny. Charles Clarke, alias Henry Bassett, C. R. O. No. S/ 92093, b. 1875, 5ft. 5£ in., c. dk,, h. and o. brown, scar bridge of nose, 1. cheekbone and rt. of face. A shoemaker ; native of Tavistock. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at STONE- HOUSE ( Charles Clarke), TAVISTOCK, PLY- MOUTH, GRIMSBY ( Richard Henry Bassett), ASHTON ( Richard Williams) and on L. 13.— At Barnsley ( Boro.), charged with breaking and entering.- Edwin George Underwood, C. R. O. No. 4450- 18, b. 1898, 5ft. 8fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at SCUN- THORPE. 14.— At Whitchurch ( Co.).— Albert Edward Ewen, C. R. O. No. 3907- 96, b. 1869, 5ft. 5fin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar bridge of nose, 3rd 1. finger crushed. A collier ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary and house- breaking at LLANDAFF,' SLOUGH, TON- BRIDGE and in M. P. I). 15.— Adverting to Case No. 29, 17- 1- 23.— Henry Daniel Goodfellow, C. R. O. No. 6201- 15. Additional inf.— Committed tor trial at' Kent Assizes, commencing 16- 2- 23, North Country accent, reserved manner; dress, blue suit, blue melton overcoat with velvet collar, soft collar and tie, brown trilby hat, black suede gloves, boots. Obtained situation as manservant, and during absence of employer, absconded with jewellery, etc., value 1200. Found in his possession : 6 pawntickets ( No. 659, keyless watch, silver cigar- case and pin, for £ 2 10s., 6th Dec., 1922 ; No. 724, six suits in suit- case, for £ 10,- 15th Dec., 1922 ; No. 788, for gramophone, 11 records for same, for £ 2 10s., 23rd Dec., 1922; No. 271, 2 pairs of shoes in ease, for £ 1 5s., 15th Dec., ' 922, with G. H. Haycock, 44, Wilton- road, Victoria, S. W. ; No. 934, seven dresses, for £ 2 15s., 30th August, 1922, with G. F. Ohlson, 55, Caledonian- road, London ; No. 142, live silver tea spoons in ease and ( i plated fish knives and photo frame, for 15s., with F. Waterfield, 168 & 170, Vauxhall Bridge- road, on 15th Dec., 1922); also pawned with Messrs. Blake & Co., 229 & 231, Commercial- road, Mill End, Portsmouth : 18ct. double curb albert; 9ct. match- box, hammered design, green jade charm ; 9ct. dress albert, double fine ; 18ct. single stone square set diamond gipsy ring ; single stone ivy leaf tie- pin, diamond in centre ; set of carvers, in case, stag handles ; plated tray ; five- piece silver plated coffee set; 2 china cups and saucers ; 2 silver plated serviette- rings, engine turned cases ( the whole of this property is nearly new and of good quality) ; powerful lin. jemmy, 14in. long, claw head, point lin. wide; brace and bit; screwdriver; 6 skeleton keys ; and 4 small files. « 16.— Remanded at Northampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged with stealing collection box and contents.— Edith May Bowler, alias May Bowler, C. R. O. No. 13901- 15, b. 1896, 5ft, 3iin., c. olive, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A laundress ; native of Shrewsbury. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at PETER- BOROUGH, NORTHAMPTON ( Edith May Bowler) and on A, E, P and X. 17.— At Oakham ( Co.), charged with house- breaking and aiding and abetting.- Richard Walsh as William Patrick Peaker, C. R. O. No. 23231- 21, b. 1903, oft. ofin., slight build, e. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A miner; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at FRAMLINGHAM ( William Patrick Peaker), BRADFORD ( City) and HALIFAX ( Richard Walsh).— Charles Coker as Charles William Croker, alias Charles William Coker, C. R. O. No. 2302- 10; b. 1893, 5ft. lin., stiff build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, 2 scars rt. forehead, scar rt. lower lip, 1. cheek, back 1. thumb and knuckle 1st finger. A carman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, unlawful wounding and dog- stealing on J and K.— Harry Hammond, C. R. O. No. 5613- 16, b. 1897, 5ft. 0£ in., stiff build, c. fiesh, h. and e. brown, mole rt. cheek, 2 moles over rt. eyebrow, mole centre back neck. A porter; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny in M. P. D. — William Edward Collins, as Bert Stanley Davis, C. R. O. No. 7043- 16, b. 1898, 5ft. 7, Jin., propor- tionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A dealer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and cycle- stealing on K and L. These men represent them- selves as unemployed ex- service men and walk from place to place singing and playing— one plays melodeon while another sings and two other men visit houses with collecting boxes, and where houses are temporarily unattended, open un- fastened windows or search for keys which may be hidden. • 18.— Remanded at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.)— L Division case— till 27th inst., charged as George Martin with housebreaking.- Edwin John Graham, alias Edward Graham, C. R. O. No. 15174- 19, b. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 10, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 1900, 5ft. 6Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. tweod suit, dk. cap, grey tweed overcoat with velvet collar, boots. A seaman; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, shopbreaking and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, LANCASTER ( John Graham) and LIVERPOOL ( Edward John Graham). 19.— In City of London, charged as Gordon Smyth with larceny.— James Smith, alias James Sylvester Smith, C. R. O. No. 1661- 09, > Case No. 378, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1879, 5ft. lOJin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar rt. side neck. An electrician ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and cvclestealing at WORCESTER, BIRMINGHAM, ASTON ( George Smith), CAR- DIFF ( George Herbert Foster), BRISTOL ( George Sylvester), MANCHESTER ( Sylvester Smyth), STOCKPORT ( George Sylvester Smythe) and COVENTRY ( James Smith). 20.— Remanded at Marlborough- street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 20th inst., charged as Albert Voyce with attempted fraud. - Represented that he was authorised to solicit orders for names and addresses to be inserted in the Commercial and professional Directory by Pitman & Co., Adam- street, W. C. Found in his possession, an order for insertion in tho London and County Com- mercial Directory. The names of tho firms men- tioned do not appear in any current directory, and do not appear to exist. From the number of blank forms found in his possession there is reason to believe that he has for some time been similarly engaged.- Albert Edward Boyce, C. R. O. No. S/ 53699, b. 1875, 5ft. 5fin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. It. brown, brown mous- tache, slight hesitancy in speech ; dress, dk. suit, shabby brown overcoat. A commercial traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud in CITY OF LONDON. 21.— At Blackburn ( Co.), charged as Charles Edwards with', fraud. Called on shopkeepers, stated he represented Edwards & Sons, Wigan, and offered bottles of embrocation for sale at 18s. per dozen. Also represented that the firm would forward to purchasers a show case, upholstered seat, or sido arm for use in shop. Failed to deliver tho show ease, etc. The embrocation is labelled Prepared by Edwards & Sons, Pendlebury Works, Pendlebury Lane, Haigh, near Wigan. Charles Evans, C. R. O. No. S/ 133180, b. 1889, 5ft. llin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( bald), e. grey, sandy moustacho; dress, dk. overcoat with velvet collar, dk. brown mixture suit, bowler hat, collar and tie, boots. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, and abduction on A and G. States he has carried on this business since latter end of 1921, and admits committing offences at Bolton, Bury, Burnley, Clitheroe, Chorley, Farnworth, Darwen, Earlestown, Leigh, Leeds, Halifax, Haslingden, Lancaster, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, St. Helens, Southport, Ramsbottom, Todmorden, Padihain, Nelson, Warrington and Walkden. 22.— At Fareham ( Co.) charged with larceny— lodgings.- Henry Robert Elliott, C. R. O. No. 14236- 14, b. 1882, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, several small moles rt. cheek and on neck. A clerk ; native of Guernsey. Pre. con. of larceny n K. 23.— Remanded at Burnley ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Andrew Adcroft, C. R. O. No. 11243- 16, b. 1899, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, heart, clasped hands, True Love rt. forearm. A carter ; native of Black- burn. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at BLACKBURN, SOUTHPORT, COLNE and SKIPTON. 24.— At Ashford ( Co.) charged with cyclestealing. Charles Marott, C. R. O. No. 18506- 22, b. 1896, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, scar rt. eye- brow and 1. jaw. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of minor offences at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA and on J. 25.— Awaiting trial at C. L. S., committed from Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— charged as Bernard Crewe with larceny.— Bernard John Crewe, C. R. O. No. 12997- 21, b. 1894, 6ft. 4in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey. Native of Olney. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at AYLESBURY. 26.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— L Division Case— till 27th inst., charged with housebreaking and stealing 2 leather pocket wallets and pocket book, and assault. Opened side door, passed upstairs to store room and stole above property. Was seen leaving and when challenged by prosecutor stated ho had been to lavatory. A scuffle ensued, in which he bit prosecutor and attempted to escape.— Albert Leonard Crofts, C. R. O. No. 14669- 18, b. 1898, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. ( rt. defective) brown, clean shaven; dress, blue suit with white stripe, dk. grey trilby hat, blue double- breasted overcoat with velvet collar, no collar or tie, boots. A coach painter; native of Burton- on- Trent. Pre. con. of larceny— person, larceny and minor olfences at BURTON- ON- TRENT, LIVERPOOL ( Albert Crofts), BlRMINGHAM ( Frank Bowles) and KETTERING ( Albert Leonard Crofts). Wednesday, January 24, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 27.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged with loitering and possessing housebreaking implements.— Anthony Kirkley, alias Karkley, C. R. O. No. 12895- 20, b. 1890, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A ship's fireman; native of Gateshead. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, attempted fraud and minor offences at SOUTH SHIELDS, LIVERPOOL, DAVENTRY, PORTSMOUTH and on Z. 28.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct- till 20th inst., charged as George Brown with loitering and possessing housebreaking implements. - William Thompson, C. R. O. No. 1103- 12, b. 1879, 5ft. Oin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of countinghouse- breaking, larceny and housebreaking at EXETER, MORPETH ( Goorge Brown), GLASGOW and ULVERSTON ( William Thompson). 29.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division ease—- till 27th inst., charged as Harry Wilson with forging and uttering banker's cheque and thereby obtaining carpenter's tools ( 3 cases). - Harry Jones, C. R. O. No. 4450- 22, b. 1899, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, prominent nose, Irish accent; dress, blue serge suit, dk. grey raincoat, grey trilby hat, white linen collar with long points, dk. tie, brown boots. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at ST. ALBANS ( Harry Jones) and BRIGHTON ( Henry Walter Wilson). 30.— Remanded at Croydon ( Boro.) P. Sess. ( L.)— Z Division ease— till 29th inst., charged as Victor Henry Edward Mann with being a suspected I> erson.— Victor Mann, C. R. O. No. 12549- 17, b. 1901, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Shoreham. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, fraud, housebreaking and a minor offence at SEABROOK ( Edward Mann), EASTBOURNE ( Victor Mann) and on W. • 31.— Remanded at South Shields ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with fraud.— James Herbert Ellis, C. R. O. No. 23037- 21, b. 1899, 5ft. 5 J in., c. fresh, h. brown, o. blue. A brick- layer ; native of Backworth. Pre. con. of fraud at SOUTH HANK and DURHAM. 32.— At Birkenhead ( Boro.), charged as Albert Rowlands with fraud - Ralph Edmondson, aliases Reece, G. W. Rigby and Frodsham, C. R. O. No. 1534- 00, 11.' 1802, 5ft. 7Jin., c. sallow, h. grey, o. brown, bust of woman rt. forearm. A mechanic or ship's liremau ; native of Shrewsbury. Pre. con. of fraud and forgery at WIGAN ( Ralph Edmondson), BIRKENHEAD, SHREWS- BURY, LIVERPOOL ( Albert Rowlands), ST. HELEN'S ( Albert Edward Rowland), KNUTS- FORD ( Albert Edward Rowlands), MAN- CHESTER and ECCLES ( Herbert Atkins). 33.— Awaiting trial at Lewes Q. Sess., commen- cing 3rd April, committed. from Eastbourne ( Boro.) charged with larceny ( dwelling).— Walter Patrick O'Connell, alias Richard Charlton, C. R. O. No. 174- 17, Case No. 325, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1890, 5ft. 9| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A clerk ; native of Dublin. Pre. con. of larcenv and receiving at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, BRIGHTON ( William Patrick Dornan), TPS- WICH ( William Dornan), SCARBOROUGH ( Walter Benson), WIVELSCOMBE ( Walter Patrick O'Connell), DUBLIN ( Richard P. Benson), LEEDS ( Richard Benson) and on K and Y. 34.— At Bristol ( City), charged as Thomas Frank Bradshaw with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— Francis Thomas Bradshaw, C. R. O. No. S/ 159323, b. 1893, 5ft. Oin.. c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, Buffalo Bill, cross, heart, flowers, Agnes rt., heart, sailor, bust of girl, etc. 1. forearm. Native of Bristol. Pre. con. of Cycle- stealing at ALDERSHOT. 35.— Remanded at Bow- street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— D Division case— till 24th inst., charged with attempt- ing to obtain goods by false pretences. Rang up on telephone a dental manufacturing company and, representing himself to be a known customer, ordered quantity of dental goods to be despatched by train from Charing Cross to Bromley North Railway Station parcels office, where they would be called for.- Harold Walter Britten,' C. R. O. No. 5233- 19, b. 1889, 5ft. Oin., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven,. wound scar 4th rt. finger, well spoken ; dress, dk. grey jacket and vest, brown mixture tweed trousers, double collar and dk. tie, grey trilby hat, black boots. A dentist; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, bigamy and a minor offence at BLACKBURN, BOURNEMOUTH and on P. 30.— Remanded at Ipswich ( Boro.) P. Sess. till 25th inst., charged as Frederick Thomas Johnson, with making material Omissions in a statement of affairs sworn by him at Ipswich Bankruptcy Ct.— Frederick Johnson, alias Frederick Edward Elliott, C. R. O. No. S/ 169080, b. 1877, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scars forehead. A builder ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, undischarged bankrupt obtaining credit and minor offences at NOTTINGHAM ( Frederick Johnson), WORCES TER, BOURNEMOUTH ( Frederick Thomas Johnson) and in M. P. D. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 10, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY continue,!. APPREHENSIONS. 37.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged as Thomas Cowin, with cycle- stsaling.- Thomas Edgar Cowin, alias Thomas Edgar Cowan, C. R. O. No. 16850- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at ANDOVER. OXFORDSHIRE, 38.— Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— Remanded till 25th inst,, charged with entering churches, forcing offertory boxes and stealing contents.— Albert John Fry ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1895, 5ft. 6Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaVen, wry nock 1. side causing head to be carried to right; dress, fawn raincoat, white and black check breeches, brown leggings, soft collar, black knitted tie, It. grey tweed hat ( brim turned down), black boots. In possession of black enamelled bicycle, upturned handle- bars, acetylene lamp, and brown attache- case, 12in. x 8in., strapped across crossbar. It is believed that this man has been travelling the country on bicycle, committing similar offences. Inf. to Supt. Wastie, Henley- on- Thames. 40 — M. P. D., G Division.— Silverton, Case- PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 39.— C Division.-- Francis William Britnell C. R. O. No. 523- 02, HI. Cir. 55- 14, Case No. 17, 17- 1- 23. Inf. to C. R. O. No. 86, 17- 11- 22, as Alfred Silverton, and remanded at Old- street Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 25th inst. 41.- M. P. D., K Division.- Charles Coker, C. R. O- No. 2302- 10, Case No. 2, 6- 11- 22. See also Case No. 17 current issue. 42.— M. P. D., Y Division— Charles Evans, C. R. O. No. S/ 133180, Case No. 3, 5- 6- 17. See also Case No. 21 current issue. 43.- Durham. South Shields ( Boro.).— James Herbert. Ellis, C. R. O. No. 23637- 21, Case No. 4, 22- 1- 23. See also Case No. 31 current issue. 44 Durham, South Shields ( Boro.).— John Thomas George Voase, C. R. O. No. 12507- 14. Case No. 2, 13- 2- 22 and remanded till 25th inst. 45.— Epping, Essex ( Co.).— Harry Hawkins, Case No. 5, 18- 11- 21, and identical with James Hawkins, C. R. O. No. S/ 141982, and sentenced at Epping P. Sess., 19- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. 46.— Gloucestershire, Gloucester ( Co.).— Alfred Smith, Case No. 110, 19- 1- 23. 47.- Hampshire, Portsmouth ( Boro.).-- Ernest Ruffell, Case No. 78, 15- 12- 22, and identical with Ernest Ruffell, C. R. O. No. 1071- 23, and sentenced 19- 1- 23, to 2 mos. impt. 48.— Kent, Sevenoaks ( Co.).— E. Henderson, Case No. 92, 8- 1- 23, and identical with Henry Daniel Goodfellow, C. R. O. No. 6261- 15. See also Case No. 15 current issue. 49.— Lancashire, Blackburn ( Co.).— Mary Eliza- beth Hargreaves, Case No. Ill, 19- 1- 22. 50.— Lancashire, Bury ( Co.).— Tom Tattersall, C. R. O. No. 14117- 19, Case No. 104, 19- 1- 23, and sentenced 19- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Property recovered. 51. — Lancashire, Widnes ( Co.). — Ralph Edmondson, C. R. O. No. 1534- 06, Cases Nos. 72, 22- 1- 23 ; 4 ( Stockport), 17- 11- 22 ; 132 ( St. Helens), 15- 11- 22; 121 ( Warrington), 8- 11- 22; 87 ( Man- chester), 6- 11- 22; 137 ( Salford), 11- 10- 22; 9 ( Old Trafford), 8- 9- 22 ; and 36 ( Liverpool), 2- 8- 22. See also Case No. 32 current issue. 52.— Leicestershire, Loughborough ( Co.).— Archibald Barton, Case No. 10, 15- 1- 23, at Jed- burgh, and remanded till 24th inst., charged as Archibald Arthur Miles Barton with fraud. Property recovered. 53.— Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe ( Co.).— Charles Bavin, C. R. O. No. 10650- 21, Case No. 6, 4- 12- 22. 54.— Midlothian, Edinburgh ( City).— Peter Sloan, Case No. 9, 20- 1- 22. Wednesday, . January 10, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 APPREHENSIONS - continued. 55.— Somersetshire, Weston- super- Mare ( Co.).— Harry Portas, Case No. 114, 24- 11- 22, and sentenced at Axbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 18- 12- 22, to 3 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 1217- 23. 56.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).— James Noble, Case No. 5, 25- 11- 21. 57. Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).— Woman w ho gave name of Martin, Case No. 121, 15- 9- 22. 58 Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield^ ( City). Margaret Alice Cartwright, Caw No. 7, 1- 9- 22. 59 — Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield (( Sty).- Bert Gtodman, Case No. 147. 19- 7- 22. 60. Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).— George Arthur Ogley, Case No. 144, 19- 10- 22. 01.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).- Edwin Walker, Case No. 117, 8- 3- 22. 02.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).- Hanna Weir, Case No. 13, 20- 10- 21. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. LINCOLNSHIRE. 03 — Bourne ( Co ).- Charles W. Marrows, Case No. 114. 19- 1- 23, and identical with Charles Marrows, C. R. O. No. 7807- 19, b. 1883, 5ft. 4Jin. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, c. hazel, 1. foot deformed. Native of Grimsby. Pre. con. of larceny and oyclestealing at ECKINGTON, GRIMSBY and STRATFORD ON- AVON. Warrant issued. STIRLINGSHIRE. 04.— Stirling ( Co.).— Matthew McPherson Jack, C. R. O. No. M/ 7074 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 83, 22- 1- 23. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Stirling. PROPERTY STOLEN. DERBYSHIRE. 65.— Derby ( Boro.).— 19th inst., by housebreak- ing ( duplicate key).— Gent's silver Waltham lever watch, keywind, black Roman numerals, white face, engine turned back, gold hands, rather large size ( out of order) ; metal chain, consisting of long white metal and gold coloured bars alternately, with a small gold earring as pendant attachod ; gent's silver wristlet do., keyless, luminous dial, believed Cadus make, words J. H. Normanshaw, In memory of, 1910- 1917, engraved on back, in leather strap with silver buckle ; lady's small silver do., key wind, believed purple Roman numerals, gold hands, face engraved with gold coloured flowers, engraved back and sides; gent's 15ct, signet ring, set blue round stone ; lady's 15ct. do., oval shaped centre for initials; lady's gold coloured expanding bracelet, set 0 small blue stones ; lady's small gold neckchain, engraved gold coloured cross as pendant; and £ 1 9s. Gd. Inf. to Supt. Duffin, Bourne. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 24, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN continued. DURHAM. 66.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 20th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking glass in pantry window). — Lady's Oct. dress ring, sot small diamonds and green pearls, shamrock setting ; lady's 18ct. do., set 3 diamonds, crossover pattern, large diamond in centre ; 9ct. bangle, gate pattern, safety chain and padlock attached ; 2 gent's small cheap leather purses ; and 15s. Left behind : jemmy, 16in. long ; black flash lamp with plated ends, oval glass, fitted with Ever Ready No. 1 battery ; fibre suit- ease, 20 x 12 x 5Jin. ( newly stained chocolate colour), leather corners, detachable leather handles. Inf. to Supt. James, Stockton- on- Tees. i GLAMORGANSHIRE. 67.— Neath ( Boro.).— 19th or 20th inst., by shopbreaking.— 17 lady's white nightdress cases ; 5 brown cushion covers ; 10 brown do., blue borders ; 5 white do., pink roses ; 7 black do., with { link roses ; 11 dozen and 10 pairs lady's black stockings ; 2 dolls ; 18 pairs lady's brown kid gloves ; 2 pairs lady's brown kid gauntlet do. ; pair lady's suede do., fur lined, Dent's make; 4 white glove boxes ; 2 handkerchief- boxes, jazz pattern ; 5 boxes containing 12 lady's white hand- kerchiefs, with lace border ; handkerchief satchel, green, with pink roses ; do., pink, with pink roses ; jazz pattern overall; red needle- case, 4 portions ; 2 grey do., 2 portions ; 3 balls white rabbit's wool; 4 bottles porfume, flat bottles, horseshoe pattern, bearing name on tab Bouquet Defleurs ; 4 jazz pattern cloth pincushions ; 2 pairs scissors ( 1 largo and I small). Inf. to the C. C., Neath. LANCASHIRE. 68.— Lancaster ( Boro.).— 19th inst., by ware- housebreaking.— Set of gilt sleeve- links and studs, round head, set imitation pearl, engraved coloured flower ; small pocket mirror, with comb, bound in imitation leather; bunch of 6 small keys ; gent's keyless gilt metal watch ; metal bracelet, composed of strands of thin curb chain; mouth organ ; 3 cheap brooches, representing flowers ; velvet calf leather wallet, inside pockets with open fronts for Treasury notes respectively; willow calf leather do., long pocket behind and usual card, stamp and other pockets ( both wallets of good quality) ; gent's undervest and pair of under pants, cheap quality, 36in. waist to fit man medium height. Inf. to the C. C., Lancaster. 69.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 13th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing back window) at Prestwich.— Lady's 18ct. lever watch, keywind, very faint Roman numerals, gold face, chased on back; lady's 9ct. expanding bracelet do., figured numerals, 12 in red ; lady's 15ct. keyless do., white dial, Roman numerals, monogram M. S. on case; 2 lady's 9et. bracelets, gate pattern; lady's 9ct. slave do., plain ; lady's 9ct. curb bangle, locket attached; 9ct. topaz brooch, octagon shape; imitation ivory pendant, figure of man and woman ; blue enamel brooch, figure of kingfisher thereon ; 9ct. bar brooch, set aquamarine; link of seed pearl beads ; link of amber coloured beads ; link of wattleberry beads ; gent's 18ct. long guard. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 70.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing window with instrument). — Lady's black morocco handbag, lap- over pattern, 3 compartments; lady's small brown leather purse ; lady's gold engagement ring, set 3 rubies and 3 diamonds, gipsy setting ; gent's metal watch, keyless, luminous Roman numerals ; 6 large table knives, stamped Wheatley Rustless Brand ; 6 small do., stamped Wheatley Rustless Brand ; 3 small do., stamped Firth's Rustless ; green coloured torch, Tec battery ; child's grey suede handbag ; lady's coney seal full length coat, stock size, skunk opossum collar, jazz silk lining, 2 large buttons on front; lady's large skunk opossum muff, long black cord attached, lined black silk ; lady's cream coloured silk blouse, low neck, new, large pearl button ; pair lady's com- binations, new, stamped Twix; boy's flannel shirt, new ; lady's cream coloured Wincey night- dress ; baby's cream silk bonnet; gent's blue and white shirt, new ; 3 dinner forks, Nevada Silver, D. A. thereon; 3 do., P. S. thereon^ 3 table spoons ; Yale latch key ; cotton cushion cover, red flowers thereon ; and 33s. Inf. to Supt, Yates, Old Trafford. 71.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 17th inst., by burglary ( breaking glass of window) at Cadishead.— Crystal wireless set, fixed on polished mahogany board, lOin. long by 8in. wide by Jin. deep, beaded all round, coil 9in. by in., brass rod over top of roller with 4 faint marks thereon, wires sealed at each end of roller with sealing wax ; ( head piece with con- nections and 2 receivers found in garden). Inf. to Supt. Yates,' Old Trafford. LEICESTERSHIRE . 72.— Ashby- de- la- Zouch ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., from railway station booking office ( breaking Wednesday, January 24, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. \ window and pulling hack catch) at Whitwick.— Two men's caps, new ; 2 lady's woollen under- vosts; tunic shirt; 88 packets Nestle's choco- lates.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1893, 5ft. 10in., c. pale, clean shaven ; dress, rainproof coat, dirty It. cap; 2nd, b. about 1893, 5ft. " in., stiff build, short dk. moustache ; dress, British Warm dyed black, dk. trilby hat, soft collar, tie, dirty brown boots. Inf. to Supt. Dobney, Ashby- de- la- Zouch. MIDLOTHIAN. 73.- Edinburgh ( City).— 17th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking glass panel in door).— Brown sable fur cape, about 32in. long, brown floral crepe- de- ehirie lining, fastens with two fur covered buttons, size of a 5s.- piece, one at neck vnd one half way down front, two clips at each side to form sleeves, Jenners on tab, new ; black skunk shoulder wrap, 12in. to 14in. broad, tapering slightly towards front, dk. brown satin lining, fastens with hooks and eyes, Selfridge & Co., London, on tab ; plain natural coloured moleskin wrap, I8in. to 20in. broad, about 5ft. long, plain ninon lining shade darker than the moleskin, chain fastener, Jenner, Edinburgh, on tab ; lady's single stone diamond ring, set in platinum, G. B. B. to E. M. B. and a date in August or September, 1919, thereon ; lady's gold do., set 3 diamonds, graduated from centre ; do., set 5 diamonds, graduated from centre, carved setting ; pair of gold and turquoise gipsy earrings, fully larger than a Is.- piece, square edging, has been altered from screw to pierce fitting ; lady's gold pendant, about the size of n 2s.- piece, in form of 2 rings ( one within the other), turquoise cluster suspended in centre, rings are attached to each other with tiny gold bars, between each bar is a cluster of turquoises forming floral design ; lady's gold bracelet, set turquoises joined by gold filigree work ; lady's plain gold keyless wristlet watch, loops at each side for straps, white dial, Roman figures, gold hands. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 74. Worksop ( Co.).— 20tjh inst., from ouside hotel.— Gent's imperial . Triumph bicycle, black enamelled, lined red and gold, usual parts plated, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, plated upturned handle- bars, black grips ( 1. one celluloid missing), Dunlop tyres back and front, 3- speed gear ( low gear in middle), number unknown, lever brakes back and front ( 1 brake block missing from front brake), gear- case, Brooks saddle, toolbag attached, Renold's chain, rubber pedals, black bell ( fastened against lamp bracket), mudguards, pump, nut missing from steering lock, in good condition.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1899 or 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., dress, dk. clothing and leggings, slouching gait. Inf. to Supt. Meakin, Worksop. SURREY. 75.— Reigate ( Boro.).— Man, Case No. 20, 5- 1- 23, is identical with Alfred Marshall, abases Isby Marshall and Frank Poet, C. R. O. No. 1256- 09, Case No. I, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1889, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar over rt. eye. A carman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, housebreaking, attempted housebreaking and a minor offence at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA. LOUTH ( Alfred Smith), PAIGNTON ( Arthur George) and on P, R and W. Inf. to the C. C.. Reigate. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 76.— Reedley ( Co.).— Flash lamp and battery, Case No. 43. 27- 12- 22. Andrew Adcroft, C. R. O. No. 11243- 16, admits this offence. See also Case No. 23 current issue. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77.— Criminal Record Office. - Found in posses- sion of Demetrio Poggi, in custody in Paris for train robbery.— Necklace, gold beads, with cross adorned with figure of Christ : lady's handbag, very small gold mesh ; bracelet consisting of short gold chain, with 3 antique English coins ; brooch, set brilliants and pearls ; ring, set rubies and 2 brilliants; gold stylograph pen; gold watch ; tie- pin, set brilliant in shape of pear, made from earring or pendant ; gold eye- glass ; platinum remnant from earring or pendant. May be proceeds of theft committed in England, or from a traveller of British nationality. Inf. to above office. 1( 1 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 24, 1923- 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. 78.— M Division. 19th inst.. " Mercedes" lorry. XC- 9003. Chassis No. L. A. 1264. Engine No." A. 4280. 35 H. P. Open body with fixed sides. Colour red. Beck & Pollitzer, 133 to 137, Queen Victoria Street, E. C. 4, painted on both sides. Excise Licence, 13- 1- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book The driver of lorry, H. Penfold, of 47, Simpson Street, Battersea, 16ft Southwark with the lorry laden with a Ricardo 100 H. P. generator to deliver at Basingstoke and has not since been seen or heard of. 79. N Division. - 20th inst., " Morris London," i 922 model. XK- 4383. Chassis No. B. 1133. Engine No. 24,"> 4 44. Y 17.9 H. P. Open touring 4- seater body. Colour < lk. blue. Upholstery black leather, spring cushions. Electric starter. Dynamo lighting. Silver plated head lights. Black side lights on front wings. Stepney wheel. A. A. badge on front of windscreen. Excise Licence, expires 24- 3- 23, attached. MOTOR CYCLES. WARWICKSHIRE. 80.— Coventry ( City).- Between 10th and 19th inst., " Triumph" and . Mills Fulford sidecar, (' pattern. DU- 99. Frame No. 307802. Engine No. 69535. 4 H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour, cycle black, tank grey, sidecar green. Upholstery green American cloth. Dunlop tyres 26 x 2J. Front lamp, generator on handlebars. Cocoanut mat inside sidecar. Brackets for Fasting wind- screen attached to sidecar. About lin. of beading broken off of front of sidecar. Dent at bottom of tank rear of valve tap. Rear lamp broken off leaving clip only. Excise Licence, expired 31- 12- 22, attached.' Loser holds Registration book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 81.— A Division.—" Calthorpe," Cases Nos. 45. 17- 7- 22. 76. 19- 7- 22, and 78, 26- 7- 22. 82.— A Division.—" Calthorpe," Cases Nos. 62. 29- 12- 22, and 36. 8- 1- 23. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 83. X Division. " Matchless," Cases Nos. 93. 9- 3- 21, 56, 11- 3- 21. 84 — X Division. " Harley- Davidson," Case No. 42. 14- 1- 21 RE- CONVICTIONS. 85.— Harry Symonds, C. R. O. No. 583- 02, was, at C. C. C., 15- 1- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 18, 29- 12- 22. 86.— Jack Byers, C. R. O. No. 15947- 20, was sentenced as Percy Keighley at Pudsey ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 17- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny at WEDNESBURY. 87.— John Davies, C. R. O. No. 24612- 20, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 13- 1- 23, to I mo. impt. See Case No. 19, 12- 1- 23. 88.— John Broadley, C. R. O. No. 15026- 19, was sentenced at St. Helens ( Boro.) P. Sess., 17- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for attempted fraud. See Case No. 24, 12- 1- 23. 89. George Foster, C. R. O. No. 270- 22, Case No. 93, 17- 1- 23, Amended inf.— Charge should read larceny and assault on police, and not as shewn. 90.— William Lee, C. R. O. No. 844- 12, was, at St. Albans Q. Sess., 17- 10- 22, acquitted and handed over to Wellingborough ( Co.) Police and sentenced at Northants Q. Sess., 4- 1- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for burglary and larceny, and at Bedfordshire Ass., 18- 1- 23, sentenced to 3 yrs. pen. ( conc.).. See Case No. 13, 14- 7- 22. 0 Wednesday, . January 10, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 346 RE- CONVICTIONS— con t inued. 91. Herbert Ridgeway, C. R. O. No. 443- 01, was sentenced at Suffolk Ass., 19- 1- 23, to 10 mos. impt, See Case No. 51, 3- 1- 23. !> 2. Sarah Smith, C. R. O. No. 81- 06, was sentenced at Horsham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 19- 1- 23, to I mo. impt. See Case No. 14, 19- 1- 23. 93. - John Bryson. C. R. O. No. 820- 13, was sentenced at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct, ( L.), 18- 1- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 14, 8- 1- 23. ! 14.— Alexander Anderson, C. R. O. No. 1229- 12, was, at St. Albans Q. Sess., 17- 10- 22. acquitted, and at Northants Q. Sess., 4- 1- 23, sentenced as Hugh Frazer to 7 mos. impt. for burglary ^ Smd steal- ing jewellery, and at Bedfordshire Ass., 18- 1- 23, sentenced to 7 mos. impt. ( conc.). See Case No. 12, 14- 7- 22. 95. Sidney John Smith, C. R. O. No. 8918- 20, was sentenced at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 19- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 16, 17- 1- 23. 96.— Albert James Young, C. R. O. No. 6024- 15, was, at Middlesbrough ( Boro.) P. Sess.. 10- 1- 23, discharged. See Case No. 21, 19- 1- 23. 97.— Lily Willoughby, alias Lily Spencer, C. R. O. No. 406- 13, Case No. 372, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), and identical with Lily Willoughby, Case No. 101, 3- 11- 22, was sentenced at Berkshire Q. Sess., 1- 1- 23, to 18 mos. impt. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and obtaining credit by fraud at DORKING. BEACONSFIELD ( Lily Willoughby) and on D, R, T and V. 98. Frederick Charles Weller, C. R. O. No. S/ 171421, was sentenced at Devizes ( Co.) Ass., 17- 1- 23; to K mos. impt. See Case No. 139, 10- 1- 23. 99.— Joe Hind, C. R. O. No. 2084- 11, was sentenced at Bradford ( City) Pol. Ct., 19- 1- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for failing to report. A similar case at West Hartlepool was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 31, 19- 1- 23. 100.— Richard Wilkins, alias Tom Harvey, C. R. O. No. 890- 12, Case No. 324, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), was sentenced at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct. ( L.), 16- 1- 23, to 12 mos. impt. under Prevention of Crimes Act ( loitering). Pre. con. of larceny, receiving, fraud and fraud on railway at MAR- GATE. CHATHAM, SALFORD, ' BEDALE ( Tom Bruce Harper) and on P, S, V and W. 101.— Joseph Harrington, C. R. O. No. 5628- 14, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Q. Sess., 16- 1- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 10- 1- 23. 102.— John Cahill, C. R. O. No. 98- 09, was sentenced at Liverpool ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 16- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 25, 17- 1- 23. 103. - John Evans, C. R. O. No. 10336- 20, was sentenced at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 15- 1- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 12- 1- 23. 104.— Daniel O'Neill, C. R. O. No. 12051- 18, was sentenced at Edinburgh ( Sheriff) Ct., 6- 1- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 8- 1- 23. 105.- George Thomas, C. R. O. No. 17883- 22. was sentenced at Wood Green P. Sess. ( L.), 12- 1- 23, to 2, 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 3 cases). See Case No. 17. 8- 1- 23. 106— Florence Kathleen Bishop, C. R. O. No. 4638- 22, was sentenced at Croydon Pol. Ct. ( L.), 19- 1- 23. to 3 mos. impt, See Case No. 20, 17- 1- 23. 107 - George Laycock, C. R. O. No. 13304- 22, was, at Bucks Ass., 15- 1- 23, bound over in £ 5 to come up for judgment if called upon. See Case No. 35, 25- 10- 22. 108.— James Todd, C. R. O. No. 13460- 15, was, at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 17- 1- 23, fined £ 10. See Case No. 114. 17- 1- 23. 109.— Herbert Elliott, C. R. O. No.. 20434- 20, was, at Boston ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 19- 1- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 6 mos. See Case No. 115, 17- 1- 23. 110.— Walter Smith, C. R. O. No. S/ 131275, was, at Abergavenny Pol. Ct., 18- 1- 23, handed over to Herefordshire Police and at Abbey Dore ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 19- 1- 23, sentenced to 14 days impt. See Case No. 15. 17- 1- 23. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 10, 1923. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 111. J Division. - For stealing ( visitor), gent's brown overcoat, pair lady's shoes, and £ 2 13s.— Thomas Mayfield, alias Bill Price, C. R. O. No. 441- 13 Case No. 84, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1893, 5ft. 3Jin., medium build, c. dk., h. black ( going bald), e. brown ( sometimes wears spectacles), clean shaven, scar under 1. ear, plausible ; dress, dk. grey suit, brown overcoat, soft white collar, blue and white tie, grey trilby hat, boots. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny ajid fraud at CLACTON, GREAT YARMOUTH ( Thomas Mayfield), RAMSGATE ( Harry Mills) and on J, R and Y. Visited a private house on pretence of inspecting furniture advertised for sale and when left alone stole above property and decamped. Inf. to C. R. O. HAMPSHIRE. 112.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing ( dwelling money, 9th inst.— William Westrop, aliases William Jones, William Cooper, William Henry Smith, Willia in Webb, Bill Carrington and William Sharp, C. R. O. No. 352- 11, Cases Nos. 450, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), and 7< i, 22- 1- 23, b. 1878, 5ft. 8Jin., c. dk., h. brown ( turning grey), e. brown, dirty teeth ( I missing in front), scar 1. temple; dress, navy blue suit, dk. overcoat, beaver lined, trilby hat, double linencollar, dk. tie, A baker; native of London. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, receiving, cyclestealing and minor offences at LEWES, NEATH, SLEAFORI), LINCOLN ( William Westrop) and on M, P, V, W and X. Obtained lodgings, stated he was a commercial traveller and was staying 3 nights. Left the house same evening and it was then discovered that money was missing from drawers in the room allotted to him. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. M3.- Bolton ( Co.).— For obtaining 9s. by false pretences, at Farnworth, 19th inst.— A Man who gave name of Williams, b. 1878, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, ( blotchy about chin), sandy mous- tache ; dress, fawn raincoat, dk. blue or black riding breeches, leggings. In possession of bicycle. Called on loser, stated he was employed by General Post Office Telephone Department ( false), and that he could supply pre- war whiskey at 9s. per bottle. Induced loser to give him above amount but failed to deliver the whiskey. Identical with man. Case No. 13919- 7- 22. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Bolton. 114.— Bolton ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Little Hulton, 15th inst.'- Joseph West, C. R. O. No. 18384- 21, Case No. 127, 17- 1- 23, b. 1863, 5ft. 2in., stout build, c. fresh, h. e. and moustache ( heavy) grey ; dress, blue serge suit, soft collar , tie, dk. tweed cap, black boots. A miner ; native of Atherton. Pre. con. of fraud at LEEDS ( Joseph West) and WAKEFIELD ( Joseph Hoyle). Obtained lodgings stating he was colliery contractor and was employed at local colliery ( false). He borrowed 30s. from loser to pay his landlady at Wigan and stated he would return in three days, but failed to do so. Warrant issued Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Bolton 115.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) from St. Anne's Railway Station, 19th inst., brown leather portmanteau, about lyd. long and Jyd. wide, brass spring clips at each end, leather handle, initials L. L. E. in black thereon, containing lady's afternoon gabardine dress, putty colour, embroid- ered with blue and brown silk ; pair French brocade slippers, size 4 ; pair kid bedroom slippers, edged with grey fur, size 4 ; sponge bag and contents : white linen nightdress- case, hemstitched drawn thread work ; mauve coloured nightdress, figured butterflies thereon; silver hair brush, plain back, also bone comb. William Walker, alias Zyder, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., stiff blild, c. fair, h. brown, clean shaven; dress, blue serge suit. It. grey cap, soft collar, tie, boots. Was handed above property to convey to house, failed to deliver case and absconded. An associate of prostitutes. Said to frequent Blackpool, Preston, Manchester and Liverpool. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Fleetwood. 116.— Liverpool ( City).— James Dean, Case No. 36, 22- 1- 23, is identical with James Henry Dean, C. R. O. No. 23843- 21, b. 1902, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar angle 1. eyebrow, hand over heart. True Love, Dan and star rt. forearm. A fitter ; native of Birmingham. Pie. con. of larceny and minor offences at FLEETWOOD Wednesday, . January 10, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. BIRMINGHAM ( James Henry Dean) and MANCHESTER ( James Dean). Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 117.— St. Helen's ( Boro.).— For obtaining food H d lodgings by false pretences and stealing black leather pocket wallet containing £ 3 2s. ( id., 19th or 2() th inst.— Joseph West, alias Joseph Dooson, C. R. O. No. 18384- 21, Case No. 114 current issue for description, etc., slightly bald; dress, dk. overcoat, dk. suit, grey cap, soft collar, tie, blick boots. Obtained lodgings stating he was employed as contractor at local colliery ( false) and, during temporary absence of loser, took wallet from coat. Left house on pretext of going to railway station for his luggage. Is said to be well known as pit contractor in South Lancashire and will probably visit local oollieries in search of employment. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., St. Helen's. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 120.— Sheffield ( City).— For steaaling ( lodgings) £ 2 in Treasury notes and cash, 21st inst.— George William Graham, C. R. O. No. 1630- 00, b. 1873, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, moustache sandy, scar front of nose, 2 scars under chin, scar above 1. eyebrow, 2 large scars L of neck, mole top of nose between eyebrows, fleshy growth back rt. hand; dress, navy blue jacket ( torn near buttons on front), black waistcoat, green cord trousers ( railway issue), dk. grey mixture overcoat ( frayed at sleeves), soft collar, tie, bowler hat, black boots ( worn). A labourer; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of burglary, housebreaking, warehousebreak- ing, shopbreaking, attempted shopbreaking, larceny and minor offences at LIVERPOOL, LISCARD, BARNSLEY ( George William Graham), SHEFFIELD ( George Henry Lomas) and BIRKENHEAD ( George Henry Hardy). Accused who is cousin of loser, called on her in November last, represented he was destitute whereupon he was allowed to stay and maintained without any payment. On 21st inst., he left housa early and after his departure above money was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. MIDLOTHIAN. 118.— Edinburgh ( City).— For obtaining board and lodgings and £ 6 by false pretences, between 25th ult and 1st inst.— David Adamson, aliases Charles Stewart, Kenneth Douglas and Kenneth Malcolm Douglass, C. R. O. No. 789- 14, Cases Nos. 80, Supplement A ( Vol. V.) and 110, 17- 1- 23, b. 1885, 5ft. lOjin., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. brown, large brown birthmark back of neck. A dental agent; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of embezzlement, fraud, attempted fraud, larceny and bigamy at EDINBURGH, LEEDS, BOURNEMOUTH, BRISTOL, LIVERPOOL ( Peter Paton), HULL ( David Adamson) and on C and L. Falsely represented he was a reporter for the ' Daily Mail.' Sheriff's warrant issuod. Inf. to the C. C., Edinburgh. 0 MONMOUTHSHIRE. 119.— Newport ( Boro.).— Case No. 96, 13- 12- 22, cancelled. Julius Kleinstein not now wanted. Warrant with drawn. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 121.— Remanded at Bolton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with larceny ( bailee).— Samuel Longworth, C. RiO. NO. 7841- 22, b. 1882, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. blue. A miner. Pre. con. of bigamy at BARNSLEY. 122.— Remanded at Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with loitering with intent— Thomas Cooper, C. R. O. No. S/ 33366, b. 1888, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, rt. ear deformed. A ship's cook ; native of Gates- head. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted larceny, larceny and attempted larceny ( person) and minor offences at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, CHESTER LE STREET, NORTH SHIELDS, GLASGOW, COLERAINE, MANCHESTER ( Thomas Cooper), DUBLIN ( Thomas Donegan) and WORCESTER ( John James). 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday. January 24, 1923. LATER INFORMATION— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 123. — Remanded at St. Ives ( Hunts) ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as John Charles Welch, with fraud.— John Welch, alias Batten, C. R. O. No. 3604- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. 6| in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. blue. A barber; native of Bourne- mouth. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at SALISBURY, WARMINSTER ( John Welch) and HOVE ( Charles Fairbanks). 124.— Remanded at Castleford ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged with larceny and fraud.— David Holt, C. R. O. No. 12679- 14, b. 1895,5ft. 3 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and fowlstealing at STRANGE- WAYS and KNUTSFORD. Printed and Published for llis Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver lor the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Wednesday, . January 10, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CARNARVONSHIRE. 125. Conway ( Co.).— For stealing from hotel at Penmaenmawr, 27th ult., white linen shirt, new, silk pleated facings, double silk cuffs, The Gauntic Make on tab, size 3, pair rolled gold cuff links. A Man, b. about 1H91, about 5ft. 6in., medium build, h. brown, clean shaven, prominent nose ; dress, dk. pin striped suit, dk. blue nap overcoat, grey velour hat, white double collar, dk. tie, dk. brown shoes, square toes, carried small brown attache- case. Hooked rooms at hotel, ransacked the bedroom and left unobserved same date. May be identical with Roger Blair, Case No. 21, 1- 1- 23. Inf. to the D. C. C., Conway. x HAMPSHIRE. 126.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) purse and contents.— Fred Garner, C. R. O. No. 2748- 16, Case No. 207, Supplement A, ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1895, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar and 3 moles rt. cheek, mole 1. of nose scar 1. jaw ; dress, old navy blue suit, grey cap, soft collar, dk. tie, boots ; A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and obtaining credit by fraud at MIDDLETON ( Fred Garner), BEDFORD ( Fred Lawrence), MISTLEY ( Frederick John Lawrence), GUILDFORD ( Frederick Lawrence) and on X. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. LANCASHIRE. 127.— Bury ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pre- tences, 4- 11- 22., twenty- four bundles yarn, 36 counts each bundle.— Two Men : Ist gave name of G. Hartley, b. about 1878, 5ft. loin., stout build, c. fresh. 2nd, I), about 1900L 5ft. 7in., slim build. On 2- 11- 22, a firm of manufacturers communicated with a firm of dyers at Radcliffe asking them to call at the mill for quantity of yam to be dyed and returned. On 4- 11- 22 the above men in a motor lorry called at mill, represented they were from the firm of dyers ( false) and had called for the yarn. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. McHardy, Bury. 128.— Wigan ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling) at Incc, : 2lst inst., gent's silver English lever centre seconds chronograph watch. No. 21252, Alfred Johnson inscribed inside case : gent's 9ct. aJlterti. curb pattern, double red stone seal attached ( recovered).-— John Johnson, b. 1899, 5ft. 8in.. slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dl,. grey overcoat, black suit, grey tweed hat, collar and tie, dk. brown boots. A collier : native of Ince. Frequents billiard halls. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. SOMERSETSHIRE. 129.— Bath ( City).— For stealing from counter of jeweller's shop, 22nd inst., tray containing 57 lady's 18ct. rings, platinum claw setting, as under : 13 3- stone diamond rings; pearl and diamond cluster do. ; 4 diamond half- hoop do. ; sapphire and diamond do. ; diamond hoop do. ; 5 diamond half- hoop do. ; 9 diamond cluster do. ; sapphire and diamond half- hoop do. ; 2 emerald and diamond do. ; 2 pearl and diamond do. ; pearl and diamond cluster do. ; 2 sapphire and diamond half- hoop do. ; 3- stone sapphire and diamond do. : 2 emerald and diamond half- hoop do. ; 2 single stone diamond do. ; opal and diamond half- hoop do. ; 2 opal and diamond do. : 3- stone crossover do. ; 3 2- stone crossover do. : onvx and diamond do. ; 2 diamond and sapphire crossover do. ; ( all scratched inside B/ X/ X or letter from B. to L. in place of the letter X).— A Man, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fair, clean shaven, wore pince- nez, well spoken ; dress, brown mackintosh, believed brown suit, dk. trilby hat, collar and tie, good appearance. Called at a jeweller's shop on two occasions during the past week and had slight repairs done to jewellery. He called again on the 22nd inst. and asked for a glass to be fitted to a watch at once, whilst one assistant was away with the watch he asked another assistant to allow him to look at some rings in the window. The rings were placed on the counter and he at once snatched them up, ran out of the shop and disappeared on a bicycle. The bicycle has since been found aban- doned here, and it has been ascertained that it was hired from a local cycle dealer shortly before the robbery was committed. Inf. to the C. C., Bath. STAFFORDSHIRE. 130.- Burton- on- Trent ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and 20s. by false pretences.— THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 24, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. Charlie Mitchell, aliases Charles Johnson, Charlie Rogers, Batute and Brooks, C. R. O. No. 5- 22, Cases NOB. 45, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.) and 11, 22- 1- 23, b. 1897, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar rt. jaw ; dress, dk. suit, grey trilby hat, cellu- loid collar, loose front, tie, grey army shirt, brown boots, in possession of old cycle and fawn raincoat. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, cyclestealing and larceny at HAVANT ( Reginald Riddett), BRIGHTON ( George Charles Riddout), KIDDERMINSTER ( Charles George Rennett), LYDNEY, READING ( Charlie Mitchell) and TAUNTON ( Charles Robinson). Obtained lodg- ings 16tfi inst., falsely stated he was employed by a firm fixing boilers at local brewery. Obtained the money by stating banks were closed and he wished to pay two of his men and would repay the follow- ing morning. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Heath, Burton- on- Trent. 131.— Burton- on- Trent ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences.- Walter James Hadley, aliases James Drew, William Andrews, William Palmer, James Gale, James Harvey and James Clarke, C. R. O. No. 2088- 01, Cases Nos. 100, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), 196, Supplement B ( Vol. IX.), and 17, 22- 1- 23, b. 1878, 5ft. 7IIL c. pale, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, scar bridge of nose. A painter and decorator ; native of Canterbury. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at ST. AUSTELL, SALTASH, PENRYN, CAN- TERBURY, HARBLEDOWN, GODALMING, NEW ROMNEY, FOLKESTONE, TRURO ( Walter James Hadley), TAUNTON ( Charles Herbert Bushell), OXFORD and WAREHAM ( Walter Hadley). Obtained lodgings, stated he was a hairdresser and was negotiating for shop locally ( false). Stated he had been a Sergeant- Major in the army, was in receipt of pension, and had £ 3000 in bank. Borrowed £ 2 from loser until ho got his banking account transferred. Abscon- ded 16th inst. without paying his bill. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Heath, Burton- on- Trent. 133.— Chichester ( Co.).— For stealing a cycle ( recovered). A Man who gave name of John Smith, b. 1901, 5ft. 2in., medium build, c. dk., slight dk. moustache, Scotch accent; dress, grey mixture sports coat, army overcoat dyed blue, It. trilby hat, soft collar and tie, tie- pin, boots. Wore Salvation Army brooch in form of large letter S. Was discharged from Royal Free Hospital London, 11th inst. and admitted to Merchant Taylors' Convalescent Home at Bognor, from which he absconded, 14th inst. Frequents Salva- tion Army hostels and common lodging houses. Inf. to Supt. Brett, Chichester. SUSSEX ( WEST). 132.— Chichester ( Co.).— For arrears of wife maintenance order.— Victor Francis William Whit- lock, b. 1899, 5ft. 10Jin., slight build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, scar corner rt. eye, Roman nose. A milk recorder and formerly a motor driver. May endeavour to leave United Kingdom for Canada or Colonies. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Brett, Chichester.