THE POLICE B GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1923. No. 100. VOL. X thereon. All communications ( or insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to TUB COMMISSIONER or POLICE or THE METROPOLIS. NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplement* C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed \ In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings whioh may reeult from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD. The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. 1.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 24th inst.— Single stone diamond ring, set platinum ; gold ring, set 6 small rubies ; lady's gold lever watch, keywind, gold open face, P. M. on back ; long gold rope pattern chain attached ; gold curb pattern bracelet ; garnet pendant and chain ; amethyst do. ; gold safety pin, P. in small pearls.— A Man who gave name of Briggs, b. 1888 to 18911, 5ft. 5Jin., c. ruddy, h. dk., slight cast rt. e, clean shaven, thin features, North Country accent; dress, grey herringbone suit, It. fawn hat, blue pilot overcoat, brown boots, royal blue handkerchief, wore discharged soldier's badge. Stated native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Told loser he had been sent by parish priest, for lodgings, as he was working at church close by. Left the house next morning, and the above property was later missed. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. DEVONSHIRE. 2.— Torquay ( Co.).— For uttering three spurious £ 1 Treasury notes, 23rd inst.— A Man, b. about 1893, 5ft. 7 to 9in., c. pale, rather long features, 1. arm withered and believed amputated at wrist, lame 1. leg, scar centre rt. hand ; dress, fawn rain- coat, believed It. suit, brown trilby hat. Called on 3 shopkeepers, made small purchases in each case, tendered the spurious notes and received change. Each of the notes bears the same number, viz. : AI over 7 504310. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 3.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining £ 4 10s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 4th inst.— Charles H. McDonald, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. dk., clean shaven, rather thin features ; dress, mercantile marine uniform with brass buttons, peak cap with white cover; wore mercantile marine badge. Called on tailor, ordered a mercan- tile marine uniform and civilian suit and set of miniature medals. Returned later , said he was short of cash and asked loser to cash cheque, No. A/ B 76650, drawn by R. B. Batty on London County Westminster & Parr's Bank. Winchester Branch, payable to Chas. McDonald, for £ 4 10. s. Stated he had received the cheque from a Customs House officer. The cheque was later returned marked No Account, and it was ascertained that it had been stolen from a book at Winchester on 24th ult. Was allowed to take away the miniatures including Military, Mons, General Service, Victory and Long Service medals. Stated he was formerly a naval officer and in employ of Canadian Pacific Steamship Co. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. ISLE or WIGHT. 4.— Newport ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), at East Cowes, 14th inst., silver cigarette case, gold coin case ( recovered) ; • blue serge suit; brown vclour hat ; 2 shirts ; 3 collars ; 3 ties ; pair fur lined kid gloves ; and half sovereign.— Frederick Bignell, b. about 1893, about 5ft. 9in., medium build, h. dk., clean shaven, scar on cheek. Native of ( believed) Canada. May be wearing 590 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 14, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— coK* wwed. stolen clothing. Frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newport. LANCASHIRE. 5.— Manchester ( City).— For embezzling £ 3 10s., 14th inst.— Martin Marsden, b. about 1870 ( looks younger), oft. llin., good build, h. ( slightly grey) and e. dk., close cropped moustache, good teeth, walks quickly ; dress, grey suit, grey felt hat with large brim, brown shoes. An ex- army paymaster. Has been engaged in timber and glass bottle trades. \ Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 6.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered), 15th inst.— A Man who gave name of J. T. Smith, b. 1895 to 1899, 5ft. 7in., stout build, round features, slightly deaf ; dress, navy blue suit, straw hat, collar and tie, brown boots. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 7.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For stealing from cricket pavilion at Great Crosby, 18th inst., gent's watch ( recovered).- - A Man who gave the name of Richard Quirk, b. 1888; 5ft 8in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, clean shaven ; dress, It. suit, cap and overcoat. Inf. to Supt. Wilcock, Seaforth. MONMOUTH. 8.— Newport ( Boro.).— Thomas John Finnis, C. R. O. No. M/ 7199, Case No. 47,24- 8- 23. Additional inf. :— T. J. F. tattoed 1. forearm and bracelet back 1. wrist. Warrant issued. Tnf. to the C. C., Newport, MONTGOMERYSHIRE. 9.— Newtown ( Co.).-- Arthur Skett, Case No. 8, 20- 8- 23, is identical with Arthur Skett, C. R. O. No. S/ 149024, b. 1886, 5ft. 6 J in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e, grey, wears earrings, 2nd 1. toe deformed. A farm labourer ; native of Walsall, where he has cons, for burglary and minor offences. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Newtown. STIRLINGSHIRE 10 — Falkirk ( Co ) — For assault and robbery, at Camelon, 8th inst— A Man, b 1893 to 1895, 5ft 7 or 8in., c. fresh, h, dk., clean shaven, may have mark of old sore below rt. eye ; dress, dk. grey or brown suit, It. cap, It. coloured shirt, no collar or muffler, salmon coloured socks, shoes. Inf. to Supt. Greenhill, Falkirk. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 11.— Remanded at Thornaby- on- Tees ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged as William Dorrington with loitering.— James Dorrington, C. R. O. No. 508- 12, Case No. 108, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1880, 5ft. 7| in., c. and h. fair, e. blue, large scars 1. of head and forehead. A fitter ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, conspiracy to defraud, larceny and shopbreaking at SLEAFORD ( William Hudson), ONGAR ( Ernest Cooper), LEICESTER ( James Dorrington), NOTTINGHAM ( Thomas William Gibson), in CITY OF LONDON ( William Dorrington) and on H. 12.— Remanded at Thornaby- on- Tees ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with obtaining money by trick.— Robert Griffiths, C. R. O. No. 13415- 16, b. 1888, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A miner; native of Cossop- cum- Quarringdon. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BISHOP AUCKLAND, NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, BURN- LEY, WEST HARTLEPOOL, DARLINGTON and YORK. 13.— At Chesterfield ( Co.), charged as Edward Robins with housebreaking.— Edward Baker, C. R. O. No. 1898- 08, b. 1881, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A sinker ; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and a minor offence at HYTHE ( Edward Robins). CASTLE- FORD, BLACKWOOD, ABERCARN ( Edward Robbins), BRIDGEND ( Edwin Robins) and CAERPHILLY ( Edward Baker). 14.— Remanded at Thornaby- on- Tees ( N. R.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with larceny ( trick).— Alfred Hindmarsh, C. R. O. No. 19252- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 4| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar 1. of head. A bookmaker's clerk ; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larcenv, fraud on railway and minor offences at NEWCASTLE, RICH- MOND ( N. R.) and LIVERPOOL. Friday, August 17, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. is PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 15.— Remanded at Thornaby- on- Tees ( N. R.) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged as John Joseph Walsh with larceny ( trick).— Robert Welsh, C. R. O, No. 6333- 16, b. 1892, 5ft. 6£ in„ c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. A pipe fitter ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of assault and . attempted robbery, assault by stabbing, larceny and minor offences at GLASGOW ( John Rankine), UTTOXETER ( James Walsh) and LICHFIELD ( John Joseph Welsh). 16.— At Bristol ( City), charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.-— Harry Brown, C. R. O. No. 17656- 14, b. 1889, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A draughtsman ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny, em- bezzlement and fraud in CITY OF LONDON and on B and C. 17.— At Newport ( Mon.) ( Boro.), charged as John Williams with fraud.— Jonathan Williams, C. R. O. No. 23578- 21, b. 1887, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. A traveller ; native of Morriston. Pre. con. of fraud and a minor offonce at NOTTINGHAM and AMMANFORD. 18.— At Dundee ( City), charged with fraud.— Millicent Veronica Mitchell, C. R. O. No. 660- 06, Case No. 270, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1884, 4ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Durham. Pre. con. of larceny, receiving and fraud at HOUGHTON- LE- SPRING ( Eliza Ann Clark), DURHAM, N. SHIELDS ( Violet Ivy Clarkson), SEAHAM HARBOUR, SUNDERLAND ( Lillian Clarke), GOSFORTH ( Elizabeth Clark), NEW- CASTLE, SOUTH SHIELDS, GLASGOW. ELGIN, DUNDEE ( Lillian Clark) and WAL- TON- ON- THAMES ( Millicent Veronica Mitchell). 19.— At Weston- super- Mare ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Richard Bennett Allsopp, C. R. O. No. 4159- 20, b. 1894, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar 1. of chin. A clerk ; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of embezzlement, larceny, fraud and a minor offence at BRISTOL, YORK and on A. 20.— Remanded at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.)— L Division case— till 28th inst., charged as Bert Gill, with larceny.- Herbert Gill, C. R. O. No. 3326- 02, b. 1873, 5ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue- grey, scar corner 1. eye. A traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and cycle- stealing at CHESTERFIELD, BRADFORD. GATESHEAD, LEAMINGTON, DARLINGTON, DURHAM, SOUTH SHIELDS, SCAR- BOROUGH, PRESTON ( Herbert Gill), TYNE- MOUTH ( Ernest White), SMETHWICK ( Harry Mitchell), GOSPORT ( Frederick Goodall), YORK ( Ernest Wilkinson), WHITCHURCH ( Lionel Rickers) and LOUGHBOROUGH ( Harry Gill). 21.— Remanded at Leeds ( City) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged as Thomas Rogan, with shop- breaking.— William Scrase, C. R. O. No. 19469- 16, b. 1897, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar centre of forehead, 1. foot deformed. A labourer; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement, attempted shopbreaking and minor offences at BRISTOL, WOTTON- UNDER- EDGE and CARDIFF. OXFORDSHIRE. 22 — Oxford ( City).— William Schmidt, Case No. 56, 22- 8- 23, is identical with William Corn, C. R. O. No. S/ 7349, b. 1881, 5ft, 4in., c. dk., h. brown, e. blue. A seaman; native of London. Pre. con. of minor offences at OXFORD, CHATHAM ( William Corne) and on H, P, R and X. Inf. to the C. C., Oxford. APPREHENSIONS. 23.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Arthur Doyle, C. R. O. No. 22990- 20, Case No. 80, 17- 8- 23. 24.— M. P. D., M Division.— Harry Arthur Curtis, Case No. 138, 17- 8- 23. 25.— Buckinghamshire, Bletchley ( Co.).— George Burgoyne, Case No. 4, 25- 7- 23. 26.— Derbyshire, Bakewell ( Co.).— Charles Spencer, Case No. 2, 7- 10- 21, and discharged. 27.— Lancashire, Rochdale ( Co.).— Alexander Heap Keeble, Case No. 146, 22- 8- 23. 28.— Somersetshire, Weston- super- Mare ( Co.).— Richard Bennett Allsopp, C. R. O. No. 4159- 20 Case No. 84, 13- 8- 23. See Case No. 19 current issue. 592 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, August 27, 1923. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED LANCASHIRE. 29.— Liverpool ( City).— Herbert Gilbert, C. R. O. No. 179( 15- 20, Case No. 93, 24- 8- 23. lip, nose bent; dress, dk. jacket and vest, grey trousers ( small patches on knees), cap, dk. muffler, carried dk. grey mackintosh or raincoat. Called ' at colliery seeking work, and stated he had come from Doncaster. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston. 32.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— 22nd inst., from tent at Agricultural Show, at Ripley.— Brown imitation leather attache- case, and between £ 6 and £ 10.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1883, 5ft. 8in., stiff build, full face, clean shaven, dimple on chin ; dress, dk. clothing and bowler hat.— 2nd, b. about 1883, 5ft. 10in., medium build, clean shaven, sharp features ; dress, brown suit, trilby hat. Believed native of Nottingham. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. ESSEX. 33.— Chelmsford ( Co.).— 23rd inst., from an office.— Cash box and contents ( recovered).— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, clean shaven; dress, fawn cycling jacket, overall trousers, It. cap. Believed in possession of motor cycle and sidecar. Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. PROPERTY STOLEN. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 30.— Cambridge ( Co.).— 17th inst., at Chittering. — Gent's B. S. A. bicycle, gunmetal colour, No. B. 1070 on tube under saddle, believed 26in. frame and 28 x 1 Jin. wheels, plated rim back wheel, 4 new plated spokes in front wheel, Walbrow tyre front and new Dunlop tyre and tube back, back pedal brake, front brake, tool- bag, bell broken off but clip still on handle- bars, upturned hartdle- bars, stays on back mudguard broken off near hub and tied with string.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1898, 5ft. 9in„ h. ( believed) dk. ; dress, dk. suit, It. cap, boots, of tramp class. Inf. to Supt. Allen, Cambridge. DERBYSHIRE. 31.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— 22nd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing door by bodily pressure), at Ripley.— Set 9ct. studs, and 12s.— Sus- picion is attached to A Man, b. 18^ 8 to 1893, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. very red, drooping lower KENT. 34.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— Between 22nd and 24th inst., by burglary ( window insecure).— Silver photo frame, about 8in. x 3J ; 2 oval shaped silver do., about size of egg ; silver match- box ; silver handled dusting brush, about 1ft. long, shape of paint brush; small glass smelling bottle with silver top ; small silver boat, set mother- o'- pearl about 4in. long, ; 2 small flower vases with silver plated tops ; silver Apostle spoon ; and about 50 loose cigarettes. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 35.— Bury ( Co.).— 1st inst., from church offertory box, at Whitefield.—£ 5 Bank of England note, No. U/ 46- 07143, issued at Manchester 4th July, 1921 ; £ 5 Bank of England note, No. U/ 58- 90800, issued at Manchester 6th July, 1921. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 36.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 15th inst., from dwelling house ( walk in), at Walkden.— Black Monday, August 27, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. morocco leather purse, lap over, No. 9897 on lap, 3 compartments, and £ 5 10s. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 37.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 18th inst., from lobby of dwelling house.— Gent's grey nap overcoat, double- breasted, vent at baok, velvet collar, breast inside and fob pockets, to fit man about 5ft. 8in. ; gent's grey herringbone jacket, 2 buttons, 2 out- side, 2 inside and fob pockets, vent at back ; black leather wallet, containing miscellaneous papers with loser's name and address. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 38.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Between 18th and 20th inst., from garage ( back window insecure), at Higher Irlam.— New Goodyear motor tyre, diamond tread, size 935 x 135, wrapped in brown paper. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 39.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 20th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing shutters with instrument), at Urmston.— Quantity cigarettes and tobacco.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, about 5ft. 8in., dress, fawn raincoat, dk. trousers, bowler or trilby hat. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. STIRLINGSHIRE. 40.- Falkirk ( Co.).— Between 30th ult. and 20th inst., by housebreaking ( raising window and forcing shutter with instrument).— Set black fox furs, good quality, nearly new, satin lined, head and tail on muff ; set skunk furs, lined brown silk, muff large ; lady's fine black cloth coat, J- length, trimmed 2 rows black fur at bottom, one row collar and cuffs, nearly new ; small clock, about 6 x 4in., white dial, plated edge, red leather sides and top, strap handle ; old pistol or revolver, plated ( dull), 6 or 8in. long ; safety razor in case ; several ordinary razors ( 2 in tortoiseshell case, others in single cases). Inf. to Supt. Greenhill, Falkirk PROPERTY RECOVERED. S ' OXFORDSHIRE. 41. Oxford ( Co.).— Property, Case No. 89, 22- 8- 23, with exception of the Bank of England and Treasury notes. \ 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. KENT. 42.— Dartford ( Co.).— 24th inst., " Ford," open touring. TB- 5770. Engine No. 3697581. Newly painted and enamelled. Tyres— old Dunlop Magnum near front wheel, Goodyear off front and near side back, Spencer Moulton offside back. Avon tyre spare wheel. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 43 — D Division.—" Standard," Case No. 66, 20- 8- 23. 44.— D Division.--" Ford," Case No. 101, 15- 8- 23, and 107, 17- 8- 23. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND HERTFORDSHIRE. 45.— St. Albans ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 78, 24- 8- 23.- Male Child. Additional inf.— On 18th inst., the below described Woman, carrying a baby, alighted from a Golders Green bus and proceeded in direction of where the child was later found :— b. about 1893, 5ft. 5 or 6in.; dress, black costume, small black hat, black silk stockings and shoes, wore gloves, very respectable appear- ance. Believed in possession of blue knitted woollen shawl. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, AUGUST 27, 1923. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF PRISONER. STAFFORDSHIRE. 46.— Walsall ( Boro.).— Found in possession of George Williams, C. R. O. No. 2207- 10, Case No. 26, 24- 8- 23; dress, blue suit, white linen collar, blue and gold tie, mole trilby hat, boots.— Six pairs of lady's new gloves ( 1 pair It. brown kid, size 6Jin., Chevreau Lavable, Made in France, stamped inside, 3 pearl buttons ; pair brown kid, size 6J, 30 stamped inside, 2 pearl buttons ; 3 pairs dk. brown kid, size 0£, K/ F, K/ P and crown stamped inside top of each rt. glove, 2 brown plush buttons, Real Nappa in gold letters thereon ; pair suede gauntlet gloves, marked inside 6J, E/ WW, 7/ 11) ; gent's white handkerchief ; gent's blue silk do., jazz pattern ( both laundry marked 9 over T. R.) ; pawnticket, No. 2346, for bag, pledged, 14- 6- 23, with Trevor Martin, 95, Parliament Street, Derby, for £ 1 58. Inf. to the C. C., Walsall. MISCELLANEOUS. ESSEX. 47. Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Case No. 114, 22- 8- 23, cancelled. Ring found. RE- CONVICTIONS. 48.- Frederick McDonald, C. R. O. No. 1331- 19, was sentenced at Penrith ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 21- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 30, 22- 8- 23. 49. Solomon Phillips, C. R. O. No. 13490- 14, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 17- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 24, 15- 8- 23. 50.— William Davis, C. R. O. No. S/ 125962, was sentenced at Rushall ( Co.) P. Sess., 20- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 47, 17- 8- 23. 51.— Richard Cherry, C. R. O. No. 15089- 18, was sentenced at Belfast ( City) Commission, 17- 7- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 47, 4- 4- 23. 52. Charles Yapp, C. R. O. No. 3614- 23, was sentenced at Southport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 22- 8- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 20- 8- 23. 53.— Joseph Ryder, C. R. O. No. 16983- 19, was, at Middlesbrough ( Boro.) P. Sess., 20- 8- 23, dis- charged. See Case No. 17, 20- 8- 23. 54.— Harry Keep, C. R. O. No. 14390- 21, was sentenced at Chepstow ( Co.) P. Sess., 7- 8- 23. to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 8- 8- 23. 55.— Percy William Scott, C. R. O. No. 11829- 23, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 21- 8- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 20- 8- 23. 56.— Henry Barnes, C. R. O. No. 6244- 17, was sentenced at Warrington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 23, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.), for larceny ( 2 cases). One case of larceny at Leeds was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 79, 17- 8- 23. 57.— Margaret Hiron, C. R. O. No. 23580- 21, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 10- 8- 23, to 3 and 3 ( cons.) and 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud ( 4 cases). See Case No. 152, 8- 8- 23. 58.— Albert Jones, C. R. O. No. 5342- 21, was sentenced at Kingston- on- Thames Sess., 14- 8- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for burglary ( 2 cases). See Case No. 22, 20- 7- 23. 59.— Thomas Grice, C. R. O. No. 11485- 23, was sentenced at Folkestone ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 41, 22- 8- 23. 60.— William McInery, C. R. O. No. 11437- 19, was sentenced at Penrith ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 21- 8- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 22- 8- 23. 61— Michael McGrath, C. R. O. No. 2269- 96, was, at Hastings ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 23, dis- charged. See Case No. 30, 20- 8- 23. 62.— Frank Smith, C. R. O. No. 810- 02, was, at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 16- 8- 23, discharged. See Case No. 8, 8- 1- 23. 63.— John Downes, C. R. O. No. 51- 18, was sen- tenced at Chesterfield ( Co.) P. Sess., 18- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 63, 17- 8- 23. 64.— George White, C. R. O. No. 1644- 99, was sentenced at Grays ( Co.) P. Sess., 17- 8- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 42, 17- 8- 23. 65— Samuel Whitehead, C. R. O. No. 1766- 04, was sentenced at Coventry ( City) P. Sess., 16- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 13- 8- 23. 66.— William Gordon Lloyd, C. R. O. No. 11752- 14, was sentenced at Oswestry ( Boro.) P. Sess., 21- 8- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny and attempted larceny. See Case No. 61, 17- 8- 23. Monday, August 7, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 67.— Doris E. Goodwin, C. R. O. No. 2535- 15, was, at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 21- 8- 23, bound over for 3 yrs. under P. O. Act. See Case No. 23, 15- 8- 23. 68.— John Askham, C. R. O. No. 14831- 15, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 74, 17- 8- 23. 69.— Frederick Samuel John Hockaday, C. R. O. No. 3357- 21, was sentenced at Falkirk Sheriff Ct., 22- 8- 23, to 9 mos. impt, See Case No. 18, 15- 8- 23. 70.— John Tonks, C. R. O. No. 6479- 20, was sentenced at Belfast City Commission, 17- 7- 23, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 47, 6- 7- 23. 71.— Alfred John Ellis, C. R. O. No. 1263- 21, was at C. L. S., 21- 8- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 2 yrs. See Case No. 18, 3- 8- 23. X 72.— Alfred Malyon, C. R. O. No. 4- 14, was sen- tenced at Grays ( Co.) P. Sess., 17- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 41, 17- 8- 23. 73.- Edward Randall, C. R. O. No. 1140- 13, was sentenced at Windsor ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 23, to 3, 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( welsh- ing, 4 cases). See Case No. 37, 22- 8- 23. 74.— Joseph Clifford, C. R. O. No. 467- 08, was sentenced at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 15- 8- 23. 75.- Richard Hirst, C. R. O. No. 529- 15, was sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 9- 8- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 132, 8- 8- 23. 70.— John Barber, C. R. O. No. 136- 10, was sen- tenced at Swansea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 16- 8- 23, to 6 mos. impt. A case of larceny in M. P. D. was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 33, 15- 8- 23. 77.— Francis Francis Coligan, C. R. O. No. 321- 20, was sentenced at Evesham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 21- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 31, 20- 8- 23. 78.- Marion Hanson, C. R. O. No. 15504- 21, was, at Stafford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct.. 20- 8- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. Sec Case No. 06, 13- 8- 23. * 79.- William Henry Cartwright, C. R. O. No. 6363- 20, was sentenced at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 22- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 36, 22- 8- 23. 80.— William Conduit, C. R. O. No. 352- 06, was, at Nottingham ( City) Q.. Sess., 16- 8- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 36, 20- 6- 23. 81.— John Lenihan, C. R. O. No. 16373- 20, was sentenced at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct., 22- 8- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 51, 22- 8- 23. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DEVONSHIRE. 82.— Torquay ( Co.).— For incurring a debt by fraud ( 3 counts).— Jacobus de Villiers, aliases J. Pretorius and Dolorius, C. R. O. No. 12004- 14, Case No. 116, Supplement A ( Vol. X.), b. 1880, 5ft. 10. lin., well built, c. fresh, h ( turning grey and bald front) It. brown, e. blue, drooping mouth, scar rt. cheek, well spoken ; dress, grey Scotch tweed suit, trilby hat, soft collar, tie, brown shoes. A farmer; native of Tarkastad, South Africa. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at WEYMOUTH,' DORCHESTER, YEOVIL ( Jacobus de Villiers) and EASTBOURNE ( Jacobus Willen Pretorius). Has also con. for fraud and larceny at PRETORIA. Visits hotels and board- ing houses, asks for room, states he has met with accident to his car, which is being repaired. Stops one or two nights, and leaves early in morning under pretext of going for a walk. Stated he was a son of General de Villiers. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Eddy, Torquay. STAFFORDSHIRE. 83.— Wednesbury ( Co.).— George Davis, Case No. 103, 8- 6- 23, is identical with Leslie George Owen, aliases George Leslie Owen, Holt, Williams, George S. Donavan and Llovd Davies, C. R. O. No. 8590- 22, Case No. 17, 24- 8- 23, b. 1892, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A tool maker ; native of Birmingham, where he has con. for larceny. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sault, Wednesbury. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, August 27, 1923. LATER INFORMATION— continued. PROPERTY STOLEN. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. WORCESTERSHIRE. 84.— Evesham ( Ca,).— Joseph Irons, Case No.. 152, 17- 8- 23, is identical with Arthur Miller, aliases Arthur Millar, A. Hall, Cooper, Harrison, A. Covell and Craig, C. R. O. No. S/ 143122, Case No. 21, 10- 8- 23, b. 1892, 5ft. 3in., c. dk . h. black, e. grey, lost 4th rt. finger. A labourer ; native of Surrey. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, cyclestealing and minor offences at HORSHAM. REIGATE, DORKING, LUTON ( Arthur Miller) and ABINGDON ( Edward Smith). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pegg, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 85.— Bradford ( City).— 20th or 21st inst., from dwelling house.— Lady's silver watch, white dial,, black hands and numerals, W. S. scratched inside case, Streets, Makers, Newcastle- on- Tyne on works, lady's old fashioned long gold chain attached ; safety razor, in case. Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1899 to 1900, 5ft. 10in., thin build, h. fair ( bushy), clean shaven ; dress, uniform Royal Air Force, wore Mons, General Service and Victory medals. Stated he had been on furlough to Uxbridge and was proceeding to Scotland to rejoin his unit. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. MISSING. DENBIGHSHIRE. 86.— Colwyn Bay ( Co.).— Since 1st inst., from his home.- William Antwiss Collinson, £. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7201, b. 1883, 5ft. 7in., broad build, c. It., h. fair ( turning grey, bald), e. grey, clean shaven. wore rimless glasses and gold wrist watch - dress, navy blue suit, bowler hat, grey socks, brown shoes, carried coat or mackintosh and umbrella. Left above date for Manchester, where he is in business, called at his father's office, but did not reach his own place of business. It is feared some ill mav have befallen him. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Colwyn Bay. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver tor ' lie Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Monday, August 9, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— E Division.— For failing to answer his hail at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 30th ult., charged with indecent exposure.— Bernard Fink, alias Bernhard Finke, b. 1870, 5ft. 8Jin., stout build, h. grey, o. blue, clean shaven, round shoulders, stoops; dress, It. grey suit, brown trilby hat, white double collar, grey tie, black socks, boots. A tailor. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CITY OF LONDON. 88.— For stealing ( servant), 20th inst., brown leather despatch case, 14in. by 12in., 4 compart- ments, 3 leather straps, nickel lock, containing £ 185 in Treasury notes, half sovereign, £ 46 lis. 6d. in silver, cheque for £ 7 10s. No. C 487404, on Barclay's Bank, Whitechapel Branch, postal order for 17s. 6d., and 5s. 6d. copper. Seaton P. Knox, b. 1906 .( looks older), 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. sallow, h. dk., e. brown ; dross, blue suit with white stripes, white polo collar, dk. tie, brown trilby hat, brown shoes. A clerk ; native of London. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. 2. BEDFORDSHIRE. 89.— Bedford ( Co.).— For stealing from barracks, at Kempston, 22nd inst., grey overcoat with velvet collar; and 5 towels.— Harry McArdell, b. 1903, 5ft. 5in., clean shaven, mole 1. cheek, scar 1. eye- brow ; dress, dk. jacket and waistcoat, grey trousers ( greasy), brown trilby hat, army socks, shoes. Native of London. Enlisted 17th inst., was sent to above barracks, and absconded 22nd inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Purser, Bedford. BERKSHIRE. 90.— Reading ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 1, 19th inst.— George Raynor, b. 1887 to 1893, 5ft. 10Jin., well built, c. sallow, hair fair, e. grey, clean shaven. Believed to have been an instructor in Royal Scots Fusiliers. Inf. to tho C. C., Reading. ESSEX. 91.— Grays ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), between 20th and 22nd inst., gent's silver half hunter watch, believed Benson make, blue enamelled figures outer case ; gent's old American do., keyless, keywind broken; double silver watch chain; gent's gold albert, curb pattern, catch and cross piece broken off; Grays and District football medal, size of florin ; medal about size of shilling, inscribed T. H. C. 1920- 21 ; and 10s.— A Man, b. 1883 to 1885, 5ft. 2 or 3in., c., h. and moustache ( small) dk., Jewish appearance ; dress, black jacket and vest, black striped trousers, soft collar, tie, bowler hat, boots. A dealer in cheap jewellery. May be found at markets. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. LANCASHIRE. 92.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 24th inst., £ 4.— A Woman, b. 1898, 5ft. 3in., slim build, c. pale, h. fair, good looking ; dress, black costume, white blouse, black hat, black stockings and shoes. Respectable appear- ance. Native of ( stated) Cardiff. Called on loser, asked for board and lodging, and following morning took the money from an adjoining room and decamped. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 93.— Northampton ( Boro.).— For stealing from offices ( 2 cases), 22nd and 25th inst., lis. 3d. in London City & Midland Bank bag ; black enamelled cashbox, gold and red lined, 8in. x 5in., containing crossed cheque on London City & Midland Bank, Ltd., Northampton, for £ 30 14s. 6d., payable to Kingsthorpe Motor and Garage Co., Ltd., drawn by C. W. King & Co. ; do., No. C/ 2 61939, on National Provincial &> Union Bank of England, Ltd., Northampton, for £ 23 2s. 6d., payable to Kingsthorpe Motor & Garage Co., Ltd., drawn by H. M. Nind ; do., on Barclay's Bank, Northampton, payable to Kingsthorpe Motor Garage Co., Ltd., and drawn by R. J. Ward ; postal order for 18s. 2d., crossed & Co. ; and £ 6.— A Man, b. 1895 to 1898, medium height and build, o. pale, full face, clean shaven; dress, greenish- grey sports coat, grey flannel trousers, trlby hat, collar and tie. In the first case called at office, told clerk he had come 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, August 27, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. to inspect the telephone, and was left alone in the office. After his departure the bag containing money was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Northampton. 94.— Wellingborough ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling house), 23rd, inst., cash box and £ 3.— A Man, b. about 1898, Tift. 7in., slim build, full face, clean shaven ; dress, fawn coloured mixture coat, grey trousers, trilby hat. Called at house, told the servant he had come to inspect the telephone, and was left alone in the room. After his departure the cash box was missed from side- board and was later found some distance away broken open. Inf. to the D. C. C., Wellingborough. ' v NORTHUMBERLAND. 95.— Blyth ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 4 15s. by false pretences, 15th inst,- James Smith, b. 1891, 5ft, 8in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven; dress, blue serge coat, blue dungaree trousers, soft collar, green tie, check cap. Called on publican, produced seaman's advance note made payable at Mathwin & Sons, Shipbrokers, Blyth, which, when presented, was found to be a bogus one. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hutchison, Blyth. 96.— Blyth ( Co.).— For obtaining 30s. by false pretences, 23rd inst.— Ambrose Paul Gately, b. 1898, 5ft, 10 or 1 lin., black toothbrush moustache ; dress, dk. grey suit, black oilskin coat, brown trilby hat. Called on loser, stated he was a veterinary surgeon from Liverpool and that he had called on a veterinary surgeon in the town who owed him £ 7 but had failed to find him and was without means to pay his fare back to Liverpool. It was later ascertained that his statement was false. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Hutchison, Blyth. 97.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For embezzle- ment and failing to appear to his bail.— Arthur Dodds, C. R. O. No. 8627- 23, Case No. 136, 10- 8- 23, b. 1890, 5ft, 3in., medium build, c. pale, h. fair, e. blue, clean shaven, limps 1. leg. Has con. for larceny at CAPE TOWN. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. SURREY. 98.- Guildford ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 15, and 4 cheques, value respectively £ 4 9s. 0d., £ 2 10s., £ 2 15s. and £ 1 15s. Od— Arthur L. Dimmock, b. 1877, 5ft. 7 or 8in., stiff build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven; dress, dk. pin stripe suit, bowler hat, soft collar with blue stripes, patent brogue boots. Was employed as manager of boot shop. Absconded 20th inst., and had in his possession the following cheques : £ 1 15s. 6d., drawn by Achison Gray ; £ 4 9s. 6d., drawn by Gilbert H. White ; £ 2 15s., drawn bv Miss Owen ; £ 2 10s., C. T. Halford ; £ 8 6s. 2d„ drawn by J. F. O'Reilly ; £ 1 15s. 9d., drawn by A. C. West ; £ 2 6s. 9d., drawn by E. St. John ; £ 2 Is. 6d., drawn by P. Grav ( all in favour of H. E. Randall, Ltd.). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Guildford. SUSSEX ( WEST). 99.— Steyning ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 5s. by false pretences, 15th inst.— William Fowler, alias Fisher, b. about 1888, 5ft. 8 or 9in., thick build, c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. ( believed cast 1.), clean shaven, full face, limps 1. leg ; dress, dk. grey coat and trousers, brown cap, soft collar, shoes ( old). Called on loser 26th ult., offered plants for sale, and was asked if he could obtain a rain water tank. Called again 15th inst., stated be had purchased tank for £ 2 and had paid £ 1 deposit, produced what purposted to be a receipt, and was handed above sum to complete purchase and defray cost of cartage. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gibbons, Steyning. 100.— Stenyning ( Co.).— For wife maintenance arrears.— Thomas Henry Newton, b. 1883, 5ft. 8 or 9in., stout build, c. red, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, clean shaven, full face. An analytical chemist; native of Manchester. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gibbons, Stenving. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 101.— Guisborough ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) £ 9 10s., at Dormanstown, between 21- 6- 23 and 21st ult.— Frank Boustead, b. 1897, 5ft, 7 or Sin., c. pale, e. hazel, toothbrush moustache, con- sumptive appearance ; dress, heather mixture suit, bowler hat, boots, in possession of a grey cap. Was treasurer of Dormanstown Wesleyan Sunday School Outing Fund, and was entrusted with above amount. When called upon for the money, stated ho had spent it. Absconded 20th ult., leaving his wife and two children. Formerly carried on business as a greengrocer, but became bankrupt. About 4 mos. ago sold matches in street at Redcar, and later obtained employment at ironworks there. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thornton, Guisborough.