THE POLICE IS GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1923. No. 65, VOL. X All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and 6 should be addressed to THI COMMISSIONER or 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 oases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible ( or any proceedings which may result from such pubUcation W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. \ APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— D Division.— For larceny ( servant).— William James Barnes, b. 1885, 5ft. 8in., slight build, h. dk., clean shaven, false teeth, wears pince- nez ; dress, dk. suit, blue overcoat and bowler hat. Was employed as clerk at Ministry of Labour office, stole money and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— S Division. - For obtaining money by false pretences ( worthless cheque, No. O. C./ A. 93095, on National Bank, King's Cross Branch).— Harry Clifton, C. R. O. No. 1145- 08, Case No. 250, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1883, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown ( bald on top), e. hazel, clean shaven, scar over 1. eye, twitches rt. shoulder when sitting, nervous disposition; dress, blue serge suit, fawn raincoat, brown trilby hat, white double collar, grey socks, brown shoes. A waiter ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larcehy at LINSLADE, MAIDENHEAD ( James Rice), NORTHALLERTON ( James Ismay), ILKE- STON ( Harry James), NEWCASTLE ( James Fielding), LINCOLN ( James Harrison), BEVER- LEY ( James Rose), SCARBOROUGH ( John Fielding), ACCRINGTON ( James Bentley) and on R, S, T and V. Stole cheque book on National Bank, King's Cross, from his lodgings. Subse- quently obtained lodgings in another district, cashed one of the stolen cheques with his landlady, and absconded. Warrant issued. 5nf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 3— Derby ( Co.).— Case No. 6, 7- 5- 23, cancelled. John Thomas Heyman not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 4.— Swansea ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 40 by false pretences.— T. A. Roberts, b. about 1873, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. dk., hollow chested, turns toes inwards; dress, dk. overcoat ( with belt at back) and cap ( worn over eyes), shabby appear- ance, carried attache- case. Native of ( believed) Sittingbourne. Advertised in local newspaper for man with knowledge of refreshments and offered good wage. Loser applied for situation and an interview was arranged when accused stated he was agent for Wilson's Soda Fountains Ltd., and that he would require security of £ 40, which was later handed him. Enquiries show that accused is not authorised to appoint agents. < Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. KENT. 5.— Dover ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), £ 12 Is.— John McNaught, alias John William McNaught C. R. O. No. 7850- 22, b. 1888, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ( very full), clean shaven ; dress, brown suit and trilby hat. A timekeeper ; believed native of London. Pre. . con. of larceny on T. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Dover. 9 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. 6.— Reedley ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 14 17s. 3d.— James Shuttleworth, b. 1885, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ( slight cast in one), clean shaven. Was employed as traveller. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. NORTHUMBERLAND. 7.— Newcastle - upon - Tyne ( City).— Thomas McMaster, Case No. 76, 28- 5- 23, is identical with Thomas McMasters, C. R. O. No. 954- 22, b. 1877, 5ft. 2£ in., c. sallow, h. fair, e. brown. A miner ; native of Newcastle- upon- Tyne, where he has co . for a minor offence. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- upon- Tyne. SOMERSETSHIRE. 8.— Taunton ( Co.)— C. Keen, Case No. 77, 28- 5- 23, is believed identical with Ralph Octavius Woods, aliases Ralph Woods, Ralph Wilson, J. R. Walters, A. J. Wilson, S. T. Green, R. 0. Woods, R. J. Woods, E. J. Wood, E. Wood, F. Wood, L. Woode, C. Kemp, Charles Smith, James Lovegrove, S. Cotterell, S. Duncan, C. Hood, E. T. Hood, R. Clarke, S. Hobson, R. Attwater, R. Musgrove, R. T. Banks and R. S. King, C. R. O. No. 3758- 19, Case No. 2, 1- 6- 23, b. 1879, 5ft. 3£ in„ c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. An engineer ; native of Liverpool, where he has con. for fraud. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. STAFFORDSHIRE. 9.— Lichfield ( Co.).— Joseph Faunch, Case No. 12, 28- 5- 23, is identical with Joseph Faunch, O. R. O. No. 1475- 07, b. 1885, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scars over rt. eye, on rt. jaw and forehead, heart back rt. hand, butterfly, Mother and Father palm rt. hand, shield back I hand, 10 dots between thumb and first 1. finger, Faunch, Ullethorne, Lambert 1. thumb, penny palm 1. hand. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, embezzlement and a minor offence at CERNE ABBAS, BLAND- FORD and on Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Jones, Lichfield. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 10.— Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( servant) £ 56 12s. 8d., 25th ult.— Samuel E. Terry, alias Frederick Jonathan Blackmore, b. 1888, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, clean shaven, prominent crooked nose ; dress, dk. grey tweed suit, bowler hat, linen collar, bow, fawn raincoat, grey gloves, respectable appearance. Was employed as under manager of picture palace, was entrusted with the money and absconded. Has worked as a comedian and intimated his intention of taking part in a revue under name of Sam E. Terry. Was at one time employed in White Star liner. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 11.— Remanded at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L.)— H Division case— till 7th inst., charged with burglarv.— Frederick Charles Poole, C. R. O. No. 13188- 17, b. 1895, 5ft. 7fin., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, well spoken, lame 1. leg ; dress, grey Norfolk jacket, blue trousers and vest, fawn rainproof coat. It. trilby hat. A clerk ; native of Kingswear. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at TORQUAY and DROITWICH. 12.— On E, charged at Bow- street Pol. Ct. ( L.) with obtaining credit by fraud. Travels country with his sister, poses as clergyman, and puts up at hotels and boarding houses, and leaves without paying bill.— Llewellyn Howard Davies, C. R. O. No. 608- 12, b. 1860, 5ft. 7fin., slim build, c. fresh, h. white, e. hazel, clean shaven, contracts eyebrows, when speaking; dress, fawn raincoat, black double- breasted suit, bowler hat, stiff stand- up collar, dk. blue tie with white spots, black boots and spats. Native of Cradley, Staffordshire. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud, aiding and abetting in fraud and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM, HALESOWEN, HITCHIN and ST. ALBANS.- Esther Isabella Davies, C. R. O. No. 6322- 16, b. 1863, 4ft. 11 Jin., slim build, c. dk., h. white, e. dk. blue, adopts pleasant expression when speaking ; dress, short fawn coat, brick coloured stockingette dress, blue mixture scarf, blue straw hat ( trimmed lace and beads), brown shoes and fawn spats. A governess ; native of Carnarvon. Pre. con. of obtaining credit by Monday, June 4, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. fraud at ST. ALBANS. Also represents to trades- people that she is a certificated teacher and that she is expecting large sum of money, and thereby obtains credit. 13.— Remanded at Petworth ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Louis M. Hopper with burglary. - Louis Hopper, C. R. O. No. 9840- 14, b. 1899, 5ft. 7 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A philatelist; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny, obtaining property under forged instru- ment and minor offences ftt DEWSBURY ( Louis Hopper), BOURNEMOUTH ( William Newbury) and on J, K and Y. 14.— At Hull ( City), charged with stealing carpet from church - Emily Stevens, C. R. O. No. (> 630- 18, b. 1871, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, both 4th lingers injured. A needleworker ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny and larceny— trick at BRIGHTON ( Emily Stephens), HULL ( Emily Stevens) and on E and L. 15.— At Bedale ( N. R.), charged with fraud. Called at an inn, 18th ult., stated he was a farmer and had just delivered 110 sheep at Norton Conyers, Wath ( false), and wished to stay the week end. Said he would pay by cheque, as he had cfeme with very little money and had not yet been paid for sheep. Stayed until 22nd ult., when he obtained £ 15 and left immediately after.— Thomas Coates, alias King, C. R. O. No.' 640- 07, Case No. 293, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1871, 5ft. 10£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, slight fair moustache, plausible ; dress, brown mixture suit, soft brown trilby hat, dirty fawn mackintosh, soft collar, dk. tie, strong boots. A farm labourer ; native of Barnard Castle. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud 11 » < I larceny at DOVER, LANCASTER, CARLISLE, DARLINGTON, BARNARD CASTLE, STOCKTON, THIRSK, KENDAL ( Thomas Coates), MILNTHORPE ( Thomas Dent), YORK ( Thomas Robinson Coates), MIDDLES- BROUGH, SOWERBY and SETTLE ( Thomas Robinson). 16.— Remanded at Glossop ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with larceny.— Albert Hilton, C. R. O. No. 3215- 98, b. 1873, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A hawker ; native of Ashton- under- Lyne. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing and minor offences at ASHTON, MANCHESTER and CANTERBURY. 17.— Remanded at Wrexham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as William Morrell Daylin with larceny.— Charles Edward Collett, C. R. O. No. 1324- 08, b. 1880, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scar bridge of nose. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of horsestealing, fowl- stealing, larceny, officebreaking, warehouse- breaking and minor offences at ROCHESTER, CHATHAM, GRAVESEND, MEOPHAM ( Charles Collett), DOVER ( Charles Beeton), FAVERSHAM, SANDWICH ( Charles Edward Collett) and NORTHLEACH ( Charles Whitbread). 18.— At Wellingborough ( Co.), charged as Thomas Fitzhugh with larceny.— William Clarke, C. R. O. No. S/ 75362, b. 1853, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, cross flags and crown rt., full rigged ship 1. forearm. A boot rivetter; native of Northampton. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at ST. ALBANS, LUTON, WATFORD, CHESHAM ( William Clarke) and WELLINGBOROUGH ( Thomas Fitzhagh). 19.— Remanded at Beverley ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with attempted fraud.— William John Morgan, C. R. O. No. 14822- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. 9fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A clerk ; native of Felinfoel. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BLACKPOOL and NEWPORT ( MON.). 20.— Remanded at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with larceny.— Elizabeth Kingcombe, C. R. O. No. 20557- 22, b. 1882, 5ft. 4in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A laundress ; native of Plymouth. Pre. con. of larceny at BRISTOL. KENT. 21.— Canterbury ( City).— Remanded till 8th inst., charged with attempted housebreaking.— William Thomas Gardner, b. 1902, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown, scar near rt. eye and 2nd 1. finger ; dress, blue pilot cloth overcoat, grey felt hat ( Henry Heath, Ltd., 105 to 109, Oxford Street, London, W., therein), It. grey tweed jacket, grey flannel trousers, mauve striped cotton shirt ( S. T. 800, B2, Emerald Guaranteed Best Make, on neckband), yellow cotton socks, cotton pants, boots ( size 7, Charles Allan & Sons, Ltd., on tab). Native of Dymchurch. Found in his possession : pocket wallet; silver butter knife ; bunch of 13 keys ; medallion bearing Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade; serviette- ring, marked Janet ; do., K. H. thereon ; do., E. R. B. thereon ; lady's silver purse, chain handle ; egg cup and spoon, in case, lined blue satin ; silver butter dish and knife, in satin lined case, maker's name Grant & Sons, Goldsmiths and Diamond Merchants, South Shields, North Shields, Jarrow- on- Tyne and Car- - > 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. APPREHENSIONS. lisle; 10 l£ d. stamps; leather attache- case, 16in. by lOjin. ; fruit knife, mother- o'- pearl handle ( stated to have been stolen at Sunderland) ; leather attache- case, 26in. by 14in., containing 2 coins ; metal cigarette- case ; glass cutter ; electric torch ; penknife; wallet; 2 Id., 1 2d. and 4 Jd. stamps ; broken fountain- pen ; metal ring, set 3 red stones ; 3 keys ; map of England and Wales, marked inside Mrs. Cohen, 79, West- morland Road; mauve striped cotton shirt, marked S. T. 800, B. 3, Emerald Guaranteed Best Make, on neckband ; Army shirt, marked Jones, Evans & Co., Ltd, and stamped R. S. in front near waist; pair Army socks ; pair new fawn socks with clocks ; It. grey mixture sports coat, breast pockets, belt at back, imitation leather buttons ; brown waistcoat; grey tie ; 2 handker- chiefs ; soft collar, marked Mosley Range, City Polo, 141 ; toothbrush ; black comb; black haired hair brush ; clothes do., label 6 § d. thereon ; new black haired clothes do., with yellow polished back ; lady's white silk blouse, 13J in red on tab in collar, worn ; lady's grey silk scarf, 8ft. long ; 3rd class railway ticket from Sunderland to Newcastle, dated 27th May, 1923. Inf. to the C. C., Canterbury, 23.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— George William Wingfield, C. R. O. No. 14343- 22, Case No. 1, 25- 4- 23. 24.— Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Boro.).— George Hunter, C. R. O. No. 4113- 22, Case No. 127, 15- 11- 22. 25.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— Arthur Tanner Tremaine, Case No. 6, 1- 11- 22." 26.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— George Moffatt, Case No. 12, 16- 5- 23. 27.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Ernest Davies, Case No. 16, 9- 5- 23, at Manchester. 28.— Northumberland, Gosforth ( Co.).— Benja- min Abrahams, Case No. 12, 11- 10- 22, and sen tenced at C. L. S., 16- 5- 23, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention for larceny. 29.— Renfrewshire, Paisley ( Co.).— Alexander McDonald, Case No. 86, 16- 4- 23. ——— 30— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Michael Bridgewood, Case No. 13, 1- 6- 23. PORTRAIT OF A PERSON WANTED. 31.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— William James Dillon, Case No. 149, 23- 5- 23, and identical with William James Dillon Everest, C. R. O. No. 1619- 12. See Case No. 27,1- 6- 23. 32.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— Frederick Stride, C. R. O. No. 1465- 06, Case No. 115, 23- 2- 23, and sentenced at Bromsgrove ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 11- 5- 23, to 6 mos. impt. 33.— Yorkshire, ( W. R.), Sheffield ( City).— Ered Hoyland, C. R. O. No. M/ 7148, Case No. 58, 30- 5- 23, and sentenced 1- 6- 23 to 1 mo. impt. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 34.— S Division— 29th or 30th ult., by shop- breaking ( breaking window).— 15 watches, keyless : 2 9ct. ( 1 open face ; 1 lever); 4 rolled gold ( 1 gent's lever, open face ; 1 lever expanding bracelet; Inf. to above office. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 22.— Criminal Record Office.- George Rossiter, C. R. O. No. 18748- 21, Case No. 90, 1- 6- 23. Monday, June 4, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. o PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 1 Geneva do. ; 1 lever wrist, octagon shape) ; 4 silver ( 2 luminous dials, lever movement; 1 Geneva wrist, luminous ; 1 lever wrist) ; 4 silver ( 2 luminous dials, lever movement; 1 Geneva wrist, luminous; 1 lever wrist); 1 silver gilt and blue enamelled ; 1 white metal and green enamelled wrist; 1 gent's metal open face lever, Langley Bros, thereon; 1 gent's metal, fancy dial ; 1 gent's metal wristlet; silver Georgian mustard pot, blue lining; 12 strings common beads. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 35. Slough ( Co.).— 31st ult., or 1st inst., by shopbreaking ( removing glass from fanlight), at Langley.— Two boxes cigars ( 25), La Contenta brand ; 10 packets ( 20), Player's cigarettes ; 5 do. ( 10), Gold Flake do. ; 5 do. ( 10), C. W. S. Navy Cut do. ; 5 boxes ( 50. packets in each), Woodbine do. ; 15 loz. packets Black Boy shag, C. W. S. brand ; 8 do. Rose Blend do. ; 12 do. St. Julien do. ; fancy box cigars and cigarettes; 3 loz. packets Player's Navy Cut tobacco ; lady's new umbrella, with curved handle ; do., straight handle, red knob, with blue and white enamel bands on handle ; 5 pairs lady's black silk hose, ribbed ; 22 pairs do. ; 46 pairs coloured do. ; 24 pairs coloured Lisle Hose do. ; 4 pairs girls' black do. ; 2 pairs black woollen do. ; 6 pairs black Lisle do. ; 11 pairs coloured cotton do. ; 18 handkerchiefs, plain white; 36 do., coloured borders ; 6 do., black borders ; 18 pairs lady's fawn gloves ; 24 pairs lady's black do. ; 2 pairs brown suede do. ; 6 pairs brown nappa do. ; 4 pairs chamois do. ; 6 pairs brown kid do. ; 2 pairs black suede do. ; 12 pairs white do. ; 12 ounces black wool ; 5 pairs combinations, Invicta make ; 3 print shirts men's or youth's) marked Guaranteed Fast Colours ; pair glace kid shoes, lady's, size 4, may have anchor on sole ; 11 bottles perfumes, assorted ; partly knitted terra cotta silk jumper. Inf. to Supt. Pearce, Slougl I. CHESHIRI 36.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— 31st ult., by house- breaking ( forcing catch of kitchen window with shears).— Pair sleeve- links, 9ct., oval pattern, engraved floral design ; pair sleeve buttons, 9ct., D. F. thereon ; 2 gold studs ; antique gold brooch, oval pattern, about 2iin. in diameter, pebble glass front, human hair inside resembling Prince of Wales feathers; gold do., round pattern, about size of 2s.- piece, filigree design of thistle ; coloured enamel do., maple leaf design, with name Halifax underneath leaf ; gold do., heart shape, pearl in centre ; gold horseshoe and whip do., set pearls ; old cameo do., lady's head, space at back for hair ; gold onyx do., black stone with white lines, oblong pattern, plain setting, safety chain attached; gold bar shaped do., square aquamarine in centre, pearl each corner ; gold do., amethyst in centre, diamond shaped filigree work around amethyst; blue enamel do., dk. pattern, tapering to point at each end ; gold breast pin, oval design, small diamond set in centre ; 2 18ct. bracelets, gate pattern, fin. wide, believed 5 bars, may have A. to D. on clasp ; pebble, various coloured pebbles, each silver mounted ; 2 22ct. wedding rings ( one embedded inside the other) ; 2 old keeper do., chased design ; gold cluster do., 2 pearls at centre, turquoise and diamonds around ; lady's gold do., oval shaped, carbuncle in plain setting; lady's gold do., floral design ; lady's gold cluster do., set brilliants ( 1 missing) ; 2 pendants, set amethyst. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. 37.— Broxton ( Co.).— Case No. 35, 26- 3- 23, cancelled.— Arthur Warren, C. R. O. No. 6729- 22, Case No. 76, 4- 5- 23, admits this offence. Gold locket recovered. CORNWALL. 38.— Falmouth ( Co.).— From dwelling.— Horse- shoe brooch, set pearls ; diamond and sapphire ring ; gold keeper do. ; small signet do., set green chrysophrase ; amethyst pendant, set pearls ; long gold chain, gold locket ( containing photos) attached ; short do. ; gold locket stone one side, opening on swivel; small leather pouch, con- taining letter ; mahogany box, 6in. long by 3in. wide and 2in. deep, brass plate on lid, containing brown jewel- case, lined brown satin, into which the jewellery was fitted. Inf. to Supt. Nicholls, Falmouth. ESSEX. 39.— Colchester ( Boro.).— 19th ult., from golf club.— Gent's half hunter watch, keyless, enamel dial, Roman figures, Dents, Cockspur Street, London, on dial; gold chain, oblong and short links. Inf. to the C. C., Colchester. ' LANCASHIRE. 40.— Accrington ( Boro.).— 27th or 28th ult., from workshop ( forcing cellar door, bodily pressure). 0 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, January 3, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. — Govenor hammer, It. weight, triangle and 3 balls stamped one side ; 41b. chisel ended do., Trim- mings, Preston, thereon ; | in. steel bit, 5in. long, Irwin thereon ; 3 steel Morse drills ( 2 3/ 16in., 1 3/ 32in.), Sin. long ; 3 packets of Jin. telegraph staples, 1 gross in each packet. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 41.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— 31st ult. or 1st inst., from lorry in yard ( forcing padlock).— Cask butter, S. N. O. stamped thereon ; 4 sides smoked bacon, stamped Willow Brand, Denmark, 29 ; 561b. box lard, box stamped Hartley; 561b. chest tea ; 2cwt. pigs feet. Inf. to the C. C., Ashton- under Lyne. 42. Chorley ( Co.).— 27th or 28th ult., by house- breaking ( walk in), at Clayton- le- Woods.— Gent's black cloth Chesterfield overcoat, nearly new, velvet collar, 2 outside flap, 2 inside breast pockets black bone buttons dywn front, may have makers' name on tab ( Kenny and Owens, Dublin), to fit man 5ft. lOin. ; pair chamois leather semi- gauntlet gloves, size 8 ; pair white buckskin do^ size 8 ; grey and white silk muffler, part worn ; papier mache snuff- box, size 3J x 2| in., picture of old man and child on outside ; 50 cigarettes, Notora Special Brand ; and some Id. and 1 Jd, stamps.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1883, 5ft. 2in., medium build, c. pale, h. It. brown, It. brown moustache ( turniing grey and clipped short) ; dress, old dk. grey jacket, corduroy trousers, old dk. cap, boots far worn ; appearance of tramp. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 43 — Clitheroe ( Boro.).— 29th or 30th ult., from shed ( climbing through aperture).— 2 large brick- layer's trowels, W. H. S., Hunt & Sons, Brades & Co., stamped thereon ; bricklayer's hammer, 3B stamped on head ; pint tea can, tin, E. W. stamped on lid and body of can.— Suspicion is attached to William Jackson, b. 1863, 5ft. 7| in., c. sallow, h. and e. grey ; dress, dirty grey jacket ( with large side pockets), thin blue ragged jacket underneath, 3 waistcoats, old boots ( soled with motor tyre rubber), carried small round bottle containing oil. A labourer ; native of Edinburgh. Inf. to the C. C., Clitheroe. 44.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Case No. 66, 25- 5- 23, cancelled. Thieves arrested. 45.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 13th or 14th inst., from cricket pavilion at Stretford.— Two leather cricket balls, Alec Watson, Transfer, thereon ( one new, one almost new); umpire's smock, Glovers in red cotton worked round hanger; clothes brush, - white and black bristles, yellow back ; and 9 empty ginger beer bottles. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old . Trafford. 46 — Old Trafford ( Co.).— 23rd ult., by house- breaking ( insecure back door) at Stretford.— Gent's It. grey large check suit, number of letters in pocket, also a photograph of yoyng lady, and a bill for a suit headed Alexandra, Tailors, Market Street, Manchester. Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1873, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c., h. and moustache dk. ; dress, dk. suit, muffler, cap, boots. Carried pair hedge cutters and solicits orders for cutting hedges. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 47.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 27th ult., unattended, at Pendlebury.— Gent's black enamelled bicycle, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, Dunlop Roadster tyres ( front punctured), North Road handlebars, rat trap pedals, metal mudguards, old saddle ( leather attached with brass rivets), 2 lever brakes. Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1893 to 1895, 5ft. 3 or 4in., stiff build, c. dk., ; dress, blue suit ( jacket torn), white muffler, It. cap, shoes. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 48.— Reedley ( Co.).— Between 28th and 30th ult., from dwelling house at Simonstone.— Lady's gold expanding wristlet watch, No. 219511, keyless, white dial, black numerals and pointers, first spring of wristlet near watch broken.— Suspicion is attached to A Woman, b. 1873, 5ft. 3in., c. pale ; dress, dk. shawl, carried square basket. Not to be arrested unless this property is traced to her possession. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 49.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 30th ult,, from outside hotel, at Aintree.— Gent's all black enamelled bicycle, new, gold lined, make Rudge- Whitworth, 26in. wheels, 24in. frame, steel rims, upturned handle- bars, Dunlop roadster tyres with beaded edges, Brooks' saddle, 2 rim brakes, split rubber pedals, Lucas acetylene lamp, steel gear- case, toolbag containing 3 spanners, oilcan and wooden skewer, No. 823410 on frame under saddle.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1893 to 1895, 5ft. 9in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. dk., clean shaven, Roman nose ; dress, dk. suit, dk. tweed cap, collar, fawn overcoat, strong boots. May be acccompanied by a cross bred collie and sheep dog. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. Monday, June 4, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. NORFOLK. 50.— East Dereham ( Co.).— 29th ult., larceny, dwelling ( walk in).— Gold chatelaine, about 7in. long, 1 Jin. wide, fin. deep, 2 small gold cups hanging at sides, little larger than thimble, the cups and chatelaino suspended from 3 flat gold chains attached to a hook, in case covered with faded blue skin ( very old) ; gold matchbox, with initials H. K. on one side, and crest— swan sitting on coronet other side; papier mache purse, oval gold ring in centre with picture of woman therein one side, H. C. engraved other side ; French china ornament, representing small book, with woman on one side and cockerel on other ; Swan stylo pen, in red case ; and £ 2.— Two Tramps are in custody on suspicion of stealing above property and 2 10s. notes were found in their possession. It is very probable that there is a third tramp connected with these two, who is in possession of the other articles. Inf. to Supt. Mann, East Dereham. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 51— Wellingborough ( Co.).— 30th ult., from draper's shop.— Lady's brown skunk cape, lined brown silk, fastens brown button ; maid's fawn costume ; small woman's do.— Suspicion is attached to Four Women : 1st, b. 1873 to 1878, 5ft. 7in., stout build, rather prominent chin ; dress, navy costume, navy hat.— 2nd, b. about 1886, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. pale, Jewish appearance ; dress, fawn raincoat and coloured straw hat.— 3rd, b. about 1893, 5ft. 6in., medium build ; dress, black astrachan three- quarter length coat with belt around, small black hat and apricot blouse.— 4th, b. about 1891, 5ft. 5in., 1. eyex appeared discoloured, or birthmark, which was very much powdered ; dress, dk. clothes. They appear to be of low class, and are believed to have booked to St. Pancras by the 5.17 p. m. train. Entered shops anil asked to be shown something which necessitated shop assistant leaving them alone, and during her absence stole above described clothing. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellingborough. SURREY. 52. Guildford ( Boro.).— Between 25th and 31st ult., by housebreaking ( breaking window and pulling back catch).— Silver case, about 6 x 6in., containing very large keyless travelling watch ; gilt striking travelling alarm clock, in red leather case, lined red velvet; small white metal travelling clock, in red leather case; embossed silver box • small silver mustard- pot; do. pepper pot; silver embossed hand mirror ; do. backed clothes brush with initials A. M. P. thereon ; do. thimble, in card- board box with Venables, Guildford, thereon ; 1887 shilling ; regimental badge of the 2/ 23rd London Regiment; about 2 yards white Maltese silk ; crocodile leather music case ; pair lady's black cashmere stockings; ' wicker luncheon basket. Thief left behind old pair of cashmere socks, also an old white handkerchief bearing following laundry mark : small square and 2 small crosses. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. 53.— Guildford ( Boro.).— Between 26th and 28th ult., by shopbreaking ( breaking window and moving catch).— 40 adhesive stamps, about size of a postage stamp, bearing Guildford and Dis. I. C. S., Ld., Is. on face thereon ; and £ 3 3s. 6d. bronze. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. SUSSEX ( WEST). 54.— Worthing ( Co.).— 29th or 30th ult., by schoolhousebreaking.—-£ 16; and a box, Hat Band Cash thereon. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. 55.— Worthing ( Co.).— 29th or 30th ult., from a bathing hut.— No. 2A Brownie camera ; linen tablecloth, 4ft. by 3ft. ; brown crepe- de- chine veil. Inf. to Supt, Bristow, Worthing. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 56.— Bradford ( City).— 30th ult., by house- breaking ( forcing kitchen window with jemmy).— Lady's silver wristlet watch, square shape, round dial, expanding silver wristlet attached ; lady's 18ct. watch, green enamelled back with circle of pearls around, white dial with circle of pearls around ; lady's plain gold wristlet watch, keyless, plain black ribbon attached ; lady's 18ct. haif- hoop dress ring, set 3 turquoise and 4 or 6 small diamonds ; lady's small gold ring for little finger, set turquoise, small cluster of diamonds at each end ; antique ring, large, set silk behind glass, surrounded by pearls; lady's plain gold ring, with lover's knot thereon ; 18ct. ring, very old, set cluster of garnets ; pair drop earrings, set 3 small turquoise and small diamond at bottom, claw setting, to screw to ear ; and pair turquoise stud do., each set small turquoise; claw setting, 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 28, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. to screw to ear.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1888, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stiff build, c. sallow, e. appeared swollen underneath, clean shaven ; dress, It. grey or slate suit, grey soft hat, collar and tie, respectable appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 57.— Old Trafford ( Co.).- William Tomlinson, Case No. 85, 9- 1- 22, identical with Henry Alexander, C. R. O. No. S/ 132176, Case No. 35, 30- 5- 23. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard. S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 58.— E Division. — 31st ult., " A. C." De Luxe model. XL- 7519. Engine No. 2861. Colour blue. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 59.— S Division.— Adverting to Case No. 70, 1- 6- 23. Additional inf.— Chater Lea frame, Engine No. 10894. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 60.— F Division.—" A. C.," Case No. 81, 30- 5- 23. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 61.— A Division.—" Royal Enfield," Case No. 68, 1- 6- 23. MISCELLANEOUS. SOMERSETSHIRE. 62— Frome ( Co.).— Case No. 88, 23- 5- 23, is cancelled. The owner of the Humber Car having been traced. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. LANCASHIRE. 63.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 35, 30- 5- 23. Henry Alexander, C. R. O. No. No. S/ 132176. Additional property.— No. 3 folding pocket Kodak, Model A, takes a picture 3in. by 4in., No. 16363, red bellows, black grain leather case, focussing scale ; lady's gold neckchain, very fine link, and pendant, fine, set pearls in leaves, aquamarine in centre, aquamarine drop, safety chain ; lady's neckchain, 9ct., large aquamarine drop pendant ; lady's 9ct. albert, Egyptian coin pendant, attached to silver ring, three swivels attached. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. MISCELLANEOUS. DERBYSHIRE. 64.— Derby ( Co.).— On the 18th ult., the body of newly born female child, fully developed, was found at Mickleover. At the inquest held on 19th ult., a verdict of found dead was returned and medical evidence showed that child had lived a few minutes and that death had occurred within 48 hours of body being found.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 5 or 6in. ; dress, blue serge suit.— A Woman, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 5 or 6in., h. dk. ( parted down centre) ; dressr dk. skirt and It. coloured check shawl ove. shoulders, no hat. Accompanied by a girl, b, about 1912, h. worn in plaits ; wearing dk. coloured 0 Monday, June 4, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 MISCELLANEOUS — continued. tam- o'- shanter. All of fairly respectable appear- ance. These persons were seen in the vicinity of place where body was found and appeared to be on the road. The woman was noticed to be very ill and appeared to be in great pain. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. LINCOLNSHIRE. 66.- Louth ( Co.).— Hired, 27th ult., and not yet returned.— Gent's bicycle, Army pattern, all black ( recently enamelled), 24in. frame, 28in. by I Jin. wheels, both tyres beaded ( one Moseley), slightly raised handle- bars, rubber pedals, back- pedalling brake, black bell on 1. handle- bar.— By a man who gave name of Woodhouse, b. 1898 to 1903, 5ft. 4 or 5in., stout build, c. sallow, clean shaven, round face ; dress, It. coloured cap, dk. brown suit, collar and tie, whits . muffler, boots. Inf. to Supt. Skinner, Louth. RE- CONVICTIONS. 00— Walter Patrick Power, C. R. O. No. 9631- 20, was sentenced at Oxford ( City) P. Sess., 29- 5- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 25, 18- 5- 23. 67— Henry James Lawrence Greenwell, C. R. O. No. 12145- 22, was sentenced at Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City) Pol. a., 28- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 1€ 0, 23- 5- 23. 68.— Edith Cosslett, C. R. O. No. 21053- 18, was sentenced at Leamington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 30- 5- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 28- 5- 23. 69.— Harold Coombe, C. R. O. No. 7093- 20, was sentenced at Berks. Ass., 29- 5- 23, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 34, 7- 5- 23. 70.— John Thomas, alias James Blake, C. R. O. No. 9513- 16, was sentenced as James George Blake at Aberdare ( Co.) Pol. a., 30- 5- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. A case of embezzlement was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and fraud at PORTH, BRISTOL ( James George Blake) and CARDIFF ( John Thomas). 71.— Harry Willetts, C. R. O. No. S/ 124165, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 28- 5- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. for larceny ( 2 cases). Sentences to run consecutive with that of 18- 5- 23. See Case No. 97, 25- 5- 23. 72.— Percy Thomas, C. R. O. No. 5585- 22, was sentenced at Rochester ( City) Q. Sess., 28- 5- 23,* to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for shopbreaking ( 2 cases). See Case No. 14, 4- 5- 23. 73.— Walter Browning, C. R. O. No. S/ l 68076, S was, at South Western Pol. a. ( L.), 28- 5- 23, discharged. See Case No. 33, 25- 5- 23. 74.— Albert Harvey, C. R. O. No. S/ 170638, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 29- 5- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for importuning. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at DEVONPORjL^ SHEERNESS, PLYMOUTH ( Albert Harv^ PORTSMOUTH ( George Motherley), CHAr" HAM ( Albert Wheeler) and on D and L. 75.— Thomas Adshead, C. R. O. No. 17201- 18, was sentenced at Stafford ( Co.) Pol. a., 29- 5- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 28, 30- 5- 23. $ Printed and Published for Hi » Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for t h e Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W 1, Wednesday, January 3, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 76.- Bletchley ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Lavendon, 12th ult. - William Sinclair, alias Aquilla Coleman, b. 1899, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, h. fair ( curly), e. blue, clean shaven, North Country accent, lizard 1. wrist; dress, shabby blue serge suit, black trilby hat, boots ( worn at heels). In possession of Post Office Savings Bank book, Aquilla Coleman, Fair Ground, West Street, Long Sutton, Lines!, thereon ; and pocket- book with address A. Coleman, Ashfield House, Queen Street, Skegby. Stated he was canvassing for Messrs. Goodacre & Co., Central Hall Buildings, Manchester, and Maple & Co., Tottenham Court Road ( false). Left 14th ult. and failed to return. Accompanied by a woman ( not wanted), b. 1902, 5ft. 3 or 4in., well built, c. and h. fair ; dress, navy blue coat frock ( trimmed fur round neck), brown velvet tam- o'- shanter, long brown coat, brown suede shoes. Known at Sheffield, Rotherham, Works<>|>, Retford and Newark. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. LANCASHIRE. 77.- Leigh ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), at Atherton, Ist inst., lady's Oct. bracelet wristlet watch, white dial, black Roman numerals, except No. XII. ( which is blue), black hands ; gent's all silver centre seconds chronograph watch, gold hands, stop broken; brown leather lap- over purse, containing 15s. ; and stealing ( dwelling), ^ it Tvldesley, 1st inst., black oblong leather purse, ontaining 3s. 3d. cash and a Yale key ( No. ^ 01079). A Man, b. 1888 to 1893, medium build, fair, h. It., thin features ; dress, fawn raincoat, Relieved dk. suit, It. cap, boots. Was begging ^ id was seen to leave the house at Atherton. native of Staffordshire. While delivering milk at loser's house stole the purse from sideboard. Frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Linaker, Rawtenstall. SUSSEX ( EAST). 79.- Brighton ( Boro.).— For obtaining goods and £ 4 4s. 3d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 2nd ult., and divers subsequent dates.— Ralph Emerson Burnham, alias Ralph Burnham, C. R. O. No. S/ 174180, b. 1876, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of fraud at BEXHILL. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 80.— Horsham ( Co.).— For stealing from band room at Crawley, B. H. cornet, in brown leather case, initials C. T. B. thereon, make Boosey, Class A, No. 68380, silver plated, engraved wreath on bell; do., believed No. 10587, brass trumpet model, makers Royce, in black wooden case, lined green baize ; tenor slide trombone, make Boosey, Class A, No. 68430 or 68431, silver plated, engraved wreath on bell, in brown leather case, C. T. B. on outside ; E. B. saxophone, silver plated, makers Hawkes & Son, Sonorus, Class A, No. 1207 ( a), in black wooden case, lined blue ; oboe, 18in. long.— Arthur Clarence, alias Aithur Alex- andre Devigne, A. R. L. M. and M. S. M., etc., b. 1901 to 1903, 5ft. 4 to 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, four front upper teeth missing ; dress, blue pin stripe suit, soft collar, tie, It. trilby hat, dk. grey Raglan overcoat, It. socks, shoes. Was a member of the Crawley Town Band, from whom the instruments were stolen, and absconded 28th ult. Is in possession of billheads upon which it states that lie is late of Queen's Hall and Albert Hall, winner of 28 medals, and composer of music to Sir Harry Lauders Three Cheers vievyA^ tfliijJtHBltfkhiormerly conductor of ster. ; lary ( 2 cases) cing . catch one receipt of whiskey I 11 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, June 4, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. ( recovered) ; gent's umbrella, silver band, with initials .1.1). P. ; gent's It. grey overcoat, waisted, fit man 6ft. ; small Hat silver clock with crest of griffin ; It. coloured felt hat; £ 15 15s. 4d.— A Man who gave name of Bates, b. 1883 to 1893, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. red, clean shaven, wore large spectacles ; dress, snuff coloured suit ( dirty in front), grey overcoat, and trilby hat ( stolen), very small boots. Called at Post Office on two occasions, stated he was a detective from Scotland Yard and was looking for a man who was passing forged notes. Later broke into the Post Office. Left behind in 2nd case the proceeds of Post Office robbery, also fawn mackintosh and ( Ik. grey trilby. Left by taxi and was driven to Croydon ( L.). Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. WARWICKSHIRE. 82.- Leamington ( Boro.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 29th ult,— S. J. Furness, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 10 or 11 in., slim build, c. fair, e. weak ; dress, blue suit, brown trilby hat, soft collar. Called on firm of furniture removers, falsely stated he was removals foreman for a Bournemouth firm, that he was expecting a consignment of furniture by rail and wished loser to deal with same. Then requested loan until arrival of expected remittance and was given above amount. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Leamington. WILTSHIRE. 83.- Trowbridge ( Co.).[ For failing to report change of address, 25th ult.— Tom Hancock. C. R. O. No. 19449- 16, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, blue scar under rt. eye- brow, sear side 1. eye and on chin. A miner ; native of Newchapel. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fraud, wounding with intent and assault on female at TUNSTALL, STOKE, TOWCESTER and NORTHAMPTON. May be dealt with when- f Portait will appear Inf. to Supt.