THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1923. No. 140, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to Tint COMMISSIONER or POLICE or THE METROPOLIS. NEW SCOTLAND YABD, 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 wnoily responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— T Division.-- For stealing ( bailee) gent's umbrella and Zambrene trench coat.— Charles Bell, alias Major Bell, b. about 1888, 5ft. 3 or 4in., slim build, slight fair moustache, sharp features, well spoken ; dross, dk. grey suit, bowler hat, boots, smart appearance. Called on loser in answer to and advertisement for a furnished flat, tendered a worthless cheque, No. 2007, London County Westminster & Parr's Bank, Oxford Street Branch, in payment for month's rent in advance, after which he asked for loan of mackintosh and umbrella to go to a local provision merchant's, stating that he would return in a few minutes, failed to do so and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 2.- Bletchley ( Co.).— For fraud ( worthless cheque), at Stoke Goldington, 8th ult.— Louis Oscar Smart, aliases Donovan, Oscar Lewis, Reed, David Rossie, James Harvey, Captain Holt and A. R. Prynn, C. R. O. No. 14114- 21, Special Notice 9- 11- 23, b. 1890, 5ft. 7in., thick set, c. frosh, h. brown, e. grey, small moustache, good teeth, well spoken ; dress, fawn mackintosh with belt, trilby hat, largo scarf with yellow stripes, shoes. A tailor ; native of Nottingham. Pro. con. of larceny at WINDEMERE. In posses- sion of small dk. 2- seator motor car, with hood, large cog whool behind radiator, dickey seat at rear. Had small repairs done to the engine, and was ' supplied with oil and petrol. Tendered cheque in payment, No. G/ W 320445, on London Provincial and South Western Bank, Kingston Branch, which was later returned marked No Account. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. CHESHIRE. 3.— Chester ( City).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered), 16th inst.— Charles Godwin, alias H. Owen, C. R. O. No. 9859- 14, Case No. 42, 16- 11- 23, b. 1894, 5ft. 4£ in., medium build, c. fresh, h. auburn, e. hazel, clean shaven, round face ; dress, dk. suit, fawn overcoat, cap, soft collar, respectable appearance. A collier; native of Hanley. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, burglary and a minor offence at HANLEY, BURSLEM, STOKE- ON- TRENT ( Charles Henry Owen) and DERBY ( Charles Godwin). Inf. to the C. C., Chester. DERBYSHIRE. 4 - Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.).— For officebreak- ing ( forcing door with bar) and stealing at Dove Holes, 22nd inst., J- plate Rexo folding camera, fitted with Ilex shutter, American make, in brown pigskin case, 8in. by lOin., fitted with shoulder strap ; fountain pen, fitted with hard nib, Makers Kenrick & Jefferson ; black oilskin jacket, yellow lined, collar lined with corduroy ; old fawn water- proof overcoat; fawn trilby hat with black band, grease mark on top ; black overcoat, very thick cloth, long, green with age ; It. fawn dust coat, 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. buttons up to neck ; blue enamel quart can ( recovered) ; stainless dinner knife ; bag, 12in.. by 12in., open at one end and made of woven string; 100 boxes Gold Flake cigarettes.— A Man, b. 1858 to 1863, about 5ft. 6in., thin build, c. pale, h. and moustache ( drooping) grey, thin face, 2 stiff fingers one hand, may wear steel rimmed spectacles ; dress, It. grey jacket, short check do. underneath, dk. trousers, It. trilby hat; carried ash stick, long black overcoat, and sack. May seek employment at gas works. Inf. to Supt. McDonald, Chapel- en- le- Frith. flowers engraved on face, short gold chain with 2 gold balls attached.— George Ralph, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, drooping moustache; dress, It. sports jacket ( half belt at back), grey tweed trousers, grey cap, collar and tie, shoes. A watch repairer; native of ( believed) Deal or Sandwich. Was handed the watch, lst inst., to repair, by the wife of a licensee, where he was lodging. On the 17th inst., failed to return the property and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Ellis, Epping. DEVONSHIRE. 5.— Barnstaple ( Co.).— For escaping from workhouse, 24th inst.— Robert Edward Hall, C. R. O. No. 78- 18, Case No. 120, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1893, 5ft. 4in., c. frcsh^ h. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. grey suit ( believed tab on coat collar with Smale, Joy Street, thereon), blue shirt ( No. 64 and Barnstaple Poor Law Institution stamped thereon), believed cap, brown shoes with rubber soles. A traveller ; native of Salford. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, indecent assault and minor offences at LEAMINGTON, EASTBOURNE, OTTERY ST. MARY, BOURNEMOUTH, COLCHESTER ( Robert Hall), MANCHESTER, BEVERLEY, ROY- TON, ST. HELENS, BUXTON, TEIGN- MOUTH ( Robert Edward Hall) and SALFORD ( Percy Lawrence Smith). Was removed from Parkhurst Prison to Workhouse under the Mental Deficiency Act. Inf. to Supt. Shutler, Barnstaple. FLINTSHIRE. 8.— Rhyl ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. 22nd or 23rd inst., — Harry Roberts, b. 1891, 5ft. 4 or 5in., slight build, c. sallow, h. dk. ( bald on top), e. grey ( deep set), large nose, 2 teeth missing upper jaw, lisps; dress, It. grey tweed suit, short dirty fawn mack- intosh, It. velour hat; soft striped linen collar and shirt, dk. knitted tie with pin ( letter H. thereon), dk. socks, shoes. In possession of cheque book. Engaged lodgings, represented he was an architect acting on behalf of a firm at Chester, and was planning the ground for a new housing scheme. Promised employment to aggrieved party's son, left the house on 23rd inst., stating he was to meet his employer, and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Rhyl. DURHAM. 6,- Darlington ( Co.).— For bigamy, 21st September.— Ralph Thomas Wort, aliases Thomas Alexander Wort and Worth, b. 1879, 5ft. 5or6in., stout build, o. sallow, h. and moustache dk. ( turning grey, may now be clean shaven), long face, dimple in chin, limps rt. lez ; dress dk. groy suit, collar and tie, bowler hat, boots. An insur- ance manager or commercial traveller ; believed native of Liverpool. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Dryden, Darlington. ESSEX. 7.- Epping( Co.).— For stealing, between lst and 17th inst., lady's gold keyless watch, chased back, HAMPSHIRE. 9 - Ringwood ( Co.).- Frederick George Stokes, Case No. 85, 29- 10- 23, is identical with Frederick George Stokes, C. R. O. No. 10438- 23, b. 1883, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of larceny at Kingsclere. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pragnell, Ringwood. HERTFORDSHIRE. 10.— St Albans ( City).— For stealing ( servant), 25th inst., gold flexible bracelet, set turquoise and pearls ; gold Indian filigree do. ; gold chain do. ; gold ring, set turquoise and diamonds ; do., set 3 sapphires, diamonds between ; do., set 5 diamonds ; do., broken, initials E. W. thereon ; Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. gold brooch, set rubies and garnet; do., set rubies, garnet and diamonds ; lady's gold hunter watch, very thin ; gent's gold chain, long links, topaz seal at end ; silver chain, pendant attached; small gold chain, with enamel pendant; small do., with turquoise and diamond pendant; ivory necklace; and £ 12.— James Kelly, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 9 or 10in., slim build, h., moustache and side whiskers black, e. blue- grey, very plausible, military appearance ; dress, grey suit, black and white striped shirt, soft collar, boots. Native of Ireland. May be found at common lodging houses, etc. \ Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. T. H. Harris, Littler, James Wise, James Bright, William Roberts, J. Wills, T. Willis, H. Howard and William Thornton, C. R. O. No. 2458- 02, Cases Nos. 502, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), and 14, 21- 11- 23, b. 1843, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fair, h. grey ( bald top), e. brown. A dealer; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, conspiracy, horsestealing and a minor offence at MARKET HARBOROUGH ( Albert Palmer), WINDSOR ( John Holland), BURNLEY ( Thomas Andrews), CHELTENHAM ( John Burns), HANLEY ( John Marsh), BOLTON ( John Edwards), MORLEY ( George Brooks), BURY ( Joseph Page), OLD- HAM, STOCKPORT ( Thomas Smith) and on E and F. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. KENT. 11.- West Malling ( Co.). - Albert Standing, Case No. 118, 21- 11- 23, is identical with Jack Standen, C. R. O. No. 17864- 20, b. 1903, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue. A stable lad ; native of Ditton, near Maidstone. Pre. con. of larceny at WEST MALLING ( Albert Standing), CANTERBURY, CHATHAM ( Jack Edward Standen), WINGHAM and SITTINGBOURNE ( Jack Standen). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wratton, West Malling. 15.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( dwelling), 8th inst., lady's coat, etc.— Isaac Palty, b. 1886, 5ft. 8in., slim build, c. pale, h. and moustache dk. ; dress, dk. overcoat with velvet collar, brown suit, fawn trilby hat, collar and tie. A Spanish Jew. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 16.— Wigan ( Co.).— Case No. 108, 15- 6- 23, can- celled. William Green, C. R. O. No. 803- 08, not now wanted for this offence. LANCASHIRE. 12.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— Cases Nos. 11 and 114, 8- 8- 23, cancelled. William Green, C. R. O'. No. 803- 08, not now wanted for these offences. 13.- Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( bailee) 29s. 2d., 15th inst,— John Slaney, b. 1891, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. clothes ( shabby), dk. cap, white muffler, boots. Was sent to pay an account, and absconded with the change. Frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 14 - Manchester ( City).— John White, Case No. 69, 26- 6- 22, is identical with Albert Palmer, aliases Thomas Wright, Thomas Palmer, T. H. King, SHROPSHIRE. 17.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 42, 16- 11- 23.— Charles Godwin, C. R. O. No. 9859- 14. Additional inf.— dress, dk. suit, fawn overcoat, cap, soft collar. Stole bicycle ( recovered) from Mechanics Institute, Crewe, 17th inst., and disposed of it same date, in name of Harry Jones, Weston. See also Case No. 3 current issue. Inf. to the C. C., Shrewsbury. STAFFORDSHIRE. 18.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Ernest Lee, Case No. 83, 12- 11- 23, is identical with Ernest Lee, C. R. O. No. 20161- 20, b. 1892, 6ft. lin., c. and h. fair, e. grey. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at UCK- FIELD. Warrant issued^ Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. SURREY. 19 — Dorking ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 70, 19- 11- 23, Kathleen Bray. Additional and amended inf. :— Jewellery and silver articles recovered, pawned.— Aliases Kathleen Donovan, and Ethel Boustead, b. about 1863, wore auburn wig and heavy spectacles; dress, stolen fur and black velvet hat. A cook. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin, Dorking. miner ; native of West Houghton. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at WIGAN and LIVERPOOL. 24.— Remanded at Radstock ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged with larceny.— David Dow, alias John B. Dawson, C. R. O. No. 8824- 19, b. 1892, 5ft. 8in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey, 2nd rt. finger deformed. A miner; native of Inverness. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at EDINBURGH, ABERDEEN. WAKEFIELD ( David Dow), DUNDEE ( David Nisbet Dow), MORPETH ( John Campbell Dow) and BRADFORD ( John McCrail). SUSSEX ( EAST). 20 - Eastbourne ( Boro.).- Ralph Victor Udell, Case No. 12,21- 11- 23, is identical with Robert Victor Udell, C. R. O. No. 7008- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 4Jin., c. frosh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A labourer ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and assault on female at EASTBOURNE and on R. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 21.— Remanded at Royton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with uttering counterfeit half- crowns ( 9 cases).— Luke Wood, C. R. O. No. 351- 00, b. 1850, 5ft. 4Jin., c. sallow, h. grey, e. blue- grey, grey moustache, fleshy mole rt. cheek. A cotton worker ; native of Bolton. Pre. con. of larceny, robbery with violence, house- breaking, burglary, coining, uttering and pos- sessing counterfeit coin and minor offences at BURY, MANCHESTER, ROCHDALE, DAR- WEN, BOLTON, TODMORDEN, CHORLEY and BRADFORD. 0* > 22.— Awaiting trial at Wilts Q. Sess., committed from Wootton Bassett ( Co.) Pol. Ct., charged as William Daniel Hughes with housebreaking.— Thomas Augustus Gill, C. R. O. No. 16545- 23, b. 1895, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at LUTON. 23.— Remanded at Bootle ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged with sacrilege and stealing safe.— Thomas Herbert Rigg, C. R. O. No. 2874- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A 25.— At Southampton ( Boro.), charged as Thomas Carry with larceny.— Thomas Ford, C. R. O. No. S/ 46470, b. 1865, 5ft. 7Jin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH ( Thomas Ford) BOURNEMOUTH ( Tom Ford), MANCHESTER ( Thomas Carry) and on J, M and R. 26.— At Grimsby ( Co.), charged as George Henry Pepper with fraud.— George Pepper, aliases George Henry Clark and Jack Thomas, C. R. O. No. 804- 05, b. 1885, 5ft. 9Jin., c. freckled, h. It. brown, e. blue. A gardener ; native of Normanton- on- Soar. Pre. con. of larceny, attempt to ravish, indecent assault and a minor offence at LOUGHBOROUGH, NOTTINGHAM ( George Pepper), HUDDERS- FIELD ( George Henry Pepper) and on F. 27.— At Christchurch ( Co.), charged with attempted fraud.— Thomas Kimber, aliases Thomas Wilson and Tom Thomas, C. R. O. No. 1036- 14, Case No. 55, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1877, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A dealer ; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at BISHOPS WALTHAM, UCKFIELD, GOSPORT, SALIS- BURY, FAREHAM, OKEHAMPTON, TON- BRIDGE, SOUTHEND- ON- SEA, GODALMING, LYMINGTON ( Thomas Kimber) and on F, J and V. 28.— Remanded at Dorchester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged as George Turner with burglary — George Taylor, C. R. O. No. 811- 01, 111. Cir. 94- 17,- b. 1877, 5ft. 4in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown. A stoker ; native of ( says) Aberavon or London. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, shopbreaking, attempted burglary and minor offences at UCKFIELD, MARK CROSS, LEWES, GRAVESEND ( George Davis), WEST MALLING ( Charles Barnes), WORKSOP, NOT- TINGHAM ( George Wilson), CERNE ( George Taylor) and in M. P. D. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 29.— At Market Harborough ( Co.), charged with attempted shopbreaking.- Robert Taylor, C. R. O. No. 2097- 09, b. 1881, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. hazel, flat nose, burn scars rt. jaw and cheek. A labourqj ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, attempted shopbreaking, housebreaking, attempted housebreaking, arson, larceny and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( Robert Walker), KNUTSFORD, SHREWSBURY, NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE, HYDE, CREWE, SALFORd, ALTRINCHAM, HALIFAX, STOCKTON- ON- TEES, SWINDON, TAUNTON ( Robert Williams) and MACCLESFIELD ( Robert Taylor). 30.— Remanded at Dorchester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till lst prox., charged with burglary.— Hugh Fraser, C. R. O. No. 1229- 12, b. 1888, 5ft. 7in., c. frosh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Scotland. Pre. con. of arson, larceny, shop- breaking, burglary, housebreaking, cyclestealing and minor offences at DUNSTABLE ( James McDonald), BOSTON ( Alexander Anderson), WELLINGBOROUGH and BIGGLESWADE ( Hugh Fraser). 31.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— D Division case— till lst prox., charged as Jean Beauchamp Noel with conspiracy to defraud persons who might be induced to invest money in Amalgamated Motorists, Ltd., otherwise the United Motorists Club, 40- 42, Old Compton Street.— John Beauchamp Noel, aliases J. Leon and John Chumley, C. R. O. No. 8769- 14, b. 1869, 5ft. 8Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, mole upper lip ; dress, grey jacket, dk. vest and trousers, fawn cap, soft collar, dk. tie, boots. A solicitor's manager ; native of Jersey. Pro. con. of fraudulent conversion and minor offences at WORTHING ( Jean Noel) and in M. P. D. 0 32.— At Northampton ( Boro.), charged with larceny and receiving.- Reginald Thirtle, C. R. O. No. 19785- 22, b. 1897, 5ft. 4in., c. frosh, h. and e. dk. brown, several moles on face. A dealer ; native of Skeyton, Norfolk. Pre. con. of fraud at ROLLESBY. 33.— At Northampton ( Boro.), charged with larceny and receiving.— Andrew Barbour, alias Andrew Barter, C. R. O. No. 2852- 21, b. 1891, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer or miner. Pre. con. of housebreaking and larceny at AIRDRIE, AYR ( Andrew Barbour) and HAMILTON ( Andrew Campbell). 34.— At Northampton ( Boro.), charged as Frank Jones, with larceny and receiving.— Frank Gallonie, alias Frank Gallonia, C. R. O. No. 8080- 14, b. 1896, 4ft llin., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, scars back of head and forehead, pock marks on face. A sailor ; native of Naples, Italy. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and a minor offence at CARDIFF ( Frank Galloni), MIDDLES- BROUGH ( Frank Gallonie) and NEWPORT ( Frank Callonie). 35.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with unlawful possession of bicycle.— Valentine Thomas Silverside, C. R. O. No. 12797- 18, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., c. fair, h. It. auburn, e. blue. A fishmonger ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and robbery with violence at COLCHESTER, SOUTH SHIELDS ( Valentine Thomas Silverside), GLOSSOP ( Joseph Brown Ballon) and on L. 36.— Remanded at Cheshunt P. Sess. ( L.)— N Division case— till 5th prox., charged as Douglas Wilkinson with larceny and fraud.— Douglas Osborne Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 2995- 19, b. 1896, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at DOVER, WARWICK and on S. 37.— Remanded at Seabrook ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 20th prox., charged as Percy Thomas Goodsell with carnal knowledge of girl between 13 and 16 yrs. of age.- Percy Goodsell, C. R. O. No. 2590- 19, b. 1893, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at BEXHILL- ON- SEA. 38.— Remanded at Matlock ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with fraud — Charles Wads- worth, C. R. O. No. 12668- 20, b. 1888, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A correspondent ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and larceny at BUXTON, BRIGHTON ( Charles Joshua Wadsworth), SOUTHPORT ( George Blackmore) and on D and X. Found in his possession cheque book on Lloyd's Bank, Nuneaton Branch ( which he states he found at Hull), containing cheques, Nos. 1011821 to 50. Poses as newspaper reporter, and stays at good class hotels. 39.— At Birmingham ( City), charged with larceny and receiving.— William Albert Wilkes, alias William Albert Davis, C. R. O. No. 21369- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A brass caster ; native of Smethwick. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BROMSGROVE ( William Albert Wilkes) and ALDERSHOT ( William Albert Palmer). 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 40.— At Colchester ( Boro.), charged as Alice Corns with larceny.— Alice Moore, C. R. O. No. S/ 60528, b. 1880 * 4ft. 10in., c. pale, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. wrist. Native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny ( person) and minor offences at LIVERPOOL ( Alice Moore), BIRMINGHAM and BLACKPOOL ( Alice Corns). 41.— Remanded at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Charles Porter with attempted burglary.- Charles Henry Daniel Porter, alias Charles Castlemain, C. R. O. No. 2452- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar 1. temple, first and second rt. fingers missing, scar palm of rt. hand. A seaman ; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of larceny, warehousebreaking, housebreaking, fraud ( worthlesscheque), attempted fraud, obtaining credit by fraud and minor offences at BRISTOL, HAVERFORDWEST and GLASGOW. 42.— Remanded at Caerphilly ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th prox., charged with attempted breaking and entering.— John Knight, C. R. O. No. 283- 21, b. 1889, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scarsrt. forearm, back rt. hand, and end of Ist 1. finger. A seaman ; native of Sydney, N. S. W. Pre. con. of larceny and shopbreaking at TREDEGAR ( Sidney Herbert Knight), SOUTH SHIELDS and DART- FORD ( John Knight). 43.— Remanded at Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct. til' 28th inst., charged as James Brown Hamilton with uttering forged esaman's advance note.-— James Hamilton, aliases . John Taylor, John McDonald and Wilson Jones, C. R. O. No. 13267- 18, b. 1885, 5ft. 8| i'n., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scars top of lst rt. and 4th 1. fingers. A steward ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and uttering forged documents at LEICESTER, NEWPORT, SWANSEA ( James Hamilton) and BARRY ( James Brown Hamilton). 44.— At Birmingham ( City), charged with larceny and receiving.— James William Robertson, C. R. O. NoQ12442- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 9Jin., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of London. Pro. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at LIVER- POOL, YEOVIL and BIRMINGHAM. Has also con. for horsestealing in ONTARIO. 45.— At Eastleigh ( Co.), charged with cycle- stealing and stealing 2 blank cheque forms.— William Campbell Maxwell, C. R. O. No. 517- 03, Case No. 124, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1882, 5ft. 9| in., c. fresh, h. auburn, e. blue, scars on nose, back of head, forehead and 1. cheek. A music hall artist; native of Jarrow. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, attempted larceny and cycle- stealing at WALLSEND, SOUTH SHIELDS ( John William Maxwell), WIDNES, BRAD- FORD, WEDNESBURY, JARROW, LEICES- TER ( William John Maxwell), DURHAM, CASTLE EDEN, NORTH SHIELDS ( Walter Pringle), HARTLEPOOL ( Walter Maxwell Pringle), LOUGHBOROUGH, HEXHAM, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD ( William Campbell Maxwell), LEICESTER ( William John Maxwell), OAKHAM ( William Kennedy Melrose), NEW- CASTLE and MAIDsTONE ( William Maxwell). 46— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged with unlawful possession of soap.— Harold Taylor, C. R. O. No. 16846- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A clerk ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny on A and R. 47.— Remanded at Rotherham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 28th inst., charged with failing to report.— Catherine Sharples, C. R. O. No. 172- 16, b. 1870, 4ft 10in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A weaver ; native of Rochdale. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at MALTON, SKIPTON, BURY, COLNE, MANCHESTER, PADIHAM ( Catherine Sharpies), ROCHDALE, HALIFAX, BURNLEY ( Kate Sharpies), BRADFORD ( Kate Sharpland), BOLTON ( Catherine Burns), RAWTENSTALL ( Catherine Shorrocks) and STOCKPORT ( Cathe- rine Welsh). 48.— Remanded at Lancaster ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th prox., charged with housebreaking.— Eli Fenton, C. R. O. No. 14921- 19, b. 1899, 4ft. 10| in., c. pale, h. fair, e. blue, A collier ; native of Ince. Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and carnal knowledge at WIGAN and SOUTHPIRT. 49.— Remanded at Alfreton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged as William Aubrey Smith with obtaining 51 rabbit skins by false pretences.— Joshua Boswell, alias Patrick Otter, C. R. O. No. S/ 137225, b. 1888, 5ft. 6in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( bald on top), e. grey. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at WRAGBY ( Joshua Boswell), GRIMSBY ( William Smith) and on B. 50.— Remanded** at Derby ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with breaking and entering a club.— Arthur Benjamin James Stacey, C. R. O. No. 7682- 22, b. 1896,5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at BURTON- ON- TRENT. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 51.— C Division.— Remanded at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 29th inst., charged with larceny ( servant).- Donald Campbell Maclean, aliases Donald Maclean, J. H. T. Saunders and Walter . lames Montague Williams, b. 1891,5ft. 1 lin., slim build, h. and e. brown, wears pince- nez, clean shaven ; dress, dk. jacket suit, brown wool cardigan, fawn overcoat, grey soft felt hat, brown spats, and washleather gloves, boots. An indoor servant. Generally stays at Church Army, Salvation Army and Y. M. C. A. hostels, and seeks company of religious minded persons. Is suspected of having obtained goods on the hire purchase system, afterwards disposing of them and absconding. May be wanted in the provinces for larceny ( servant or visitor). Inf. to C. R. O. 52.— D Division. - Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), till 1st prox., charged with conspiracy to defraud persons who might be induced to invest monoy in the Amalgamated Motorists, Ltd.— Charles Stevenson, b. 1869, 5ft. 4in., slim build, h., beard and moustache brown ( turning grey), e. grey, lost 4th 1. finger, part 3rd and 4th rt. fingers missing ; dress, dk. overcoat with velvet collar, dk. suit, dk. brown hat, wing collar, dk. tie. shabby appearance.- Edgar James Brown, b. 1880, 5ft. 9in., medium build, h. and moustache brown, e. grey ( wears spectacles) ; dress, navy blue pin stripe suit, soft hat, soft collar, dk. tie, carried raincoat. Inf. to C. R. O. 53.— D Division. - Remanded at Clerkenwell Children's Court ( L ), till 30th inst., charged with breach of recognizances.— William Henry Jones, b. 1908, 4ft. 10in., stiff build, h. fair, e. blue, slight mole on face, walks smartly ; dress, dk. grey coat and waistcoat, brown trousers, collar, blue tie, lt. grey cap, boots. Inf. to C. R. O. LANCASHIRE. 54. Chorley ( Co.).— Remanded till 30th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences. Calls at farms, mills and shops representing himself to be a rat and mice exterminator, using business cards bearing the name J. Scarrett & Sons, St. Paul's Street, Cheltenham ( false). In above case stated that for £ 3 he would visit the farm 4 times a year for 2 yrs., money being paid in advance. He made one visit, but failed to keep his appointment on a given date. The stuff used has since been analysed and found to be useless. — Charles Scarrett, b. 1887, 5ft. 7Jin., slim build, c. dk., h. black, e. brown, bad teeth, appearance of a gipsy ; dress, long brown overcoat, brown trilby hat, brown field boots. Travels about the country with his wife and 3 children ( 1 boy 14 yrs., 1 girl about 12 yrs., and 1 girl 4 yrs.). States he has been in Lancashire and Yorkshire for the past 9 mos. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. APPREHENSIONS. 55. — M. P. D., C Division.— D. C. Maclean, Case No. 2, 21- 11- 23. See also Case No. 51 current issue. 56— M. P. D., D Division.— William Henry Jones, Case No. 3, 19- 10- 23. See also Case No. 53 current issue. 57. - M. P. D., E Division.— John Kennedy, C. R. O. No. 10078- 19, Case No. 66, 19- 11- 23, and sentenced at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 23- 11- 23, to 6 mos. impt. 58 — M. P. D., T Division. - George Pepper, C. R. O. No. 804- 05, Case No. 45, 15- 11- 22. See also Case No. 26 current issue. 59. — M. P. D., Y Division.— Julia Jane Bridget Morris, C. R. O. No. 3742- 21, Case No. 3, 21- 11- 23. 60.— Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen ( City).— George Saunders, C. R. O. No. 3460- 00, Case No. 4,24- 10- 23. 61— Durham, Darlington ( Co.).— Bernard Smallan, Case No. 85, 25- 3- 21. 62— Essex, Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— Ernest Albert Hatcher, Case No. 117, 21- 11- 23. 63.— Essex, Epping ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 14, 14- 11- 23, and identical with George Frederick Pratt, C. R. O. No. S/ 156537. 64. Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— James Hamilton, C. R. O. No. .13267- 18, Case No. 4, 7- 11- 23. See also Case No. 43 current issue. 65. — Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).- - Thomas Atherton, C. R. O. No. 10556- 16, Case No. 7, 23- 2- 23. 66— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John Buckley, Case No. 9, 16- 11- 23. 67.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Robert Taylor, C. R. O. No. 2097- 09, Case No. 14, 10- 8- 23. See also Case No. 29 current issue. 68— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Walter Ligo, C. R. O. No. M/ 7251, Case No. 1, 23- 11- 23. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. APPREHENSIONS— continued. DURHAM. 69.— Lancashire, Widnes Gorry, Case No. 69, 19- 11- 23. ( Co.).— Thomas 76.— Felling- on- Tyne ( Co.).— James William Hopewell, C. R. O. No. M/ 7255 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 67, 26- 11- 23 70.— Leicestershire, Leicester ( City).— J. W. Harris, Case No. 107, 14- 11- 23, and identical with William Carl Leaf, C. R. O. No. 1390- 21, and remanded till 3rd prox. 71.— Sussex ( East), Brighton ( Boro.).— John N. Tester, Case No. 73, 10- 9- 23. 72- Sussex ( West), Chichester ( Co.).— William Thomas Robinson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7246, Case No. 43, 16- 11- 23. N 73 — Warwickshire, Stratford- on- Avon ( Co.).— Ernest Charlton Hopkins, Case No. 19, 19- 9- 23, and identical with Ernest Charlton, C. R. O. No. 8/ 152443. See also Case No. 121 current issue. 74— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( City).— Bob Johnson, Case No. 124, 7- 11- 23, and sentenced at Grimsby ( Boro ) P. Sess , 21- 11- 23, to 6 weeks impt. for fraud. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 75.— F Division.— For housebreaking.— Baden Lindley, C. R. O. No. 11745- 18, b. 1901, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey ( defective, wears glasses), 3rd rt. finger injured, scars back 1. hand and top 2nd and 3rd 1. fingers ; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, It. felt hat. A labourer ; native of Penistone, Yorks. Pre.' con. of larceny, shop- breaking and cyclestealirg at BARNSLEY, SAL- FORD, MANCHESTER, RETFORD and on K. Inf. to C. R. O. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gargate, Felling- on- Tyne. FIFESHIRE. 77.— Cupar ( Co.).— Robert Miller, C. R. O. No. M/ 7256 ( no pre. con. traced), Case No. 93, 23- 11- 23. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cupar. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd. SUSSEX ( WEST). 78. - Worthing ( Co.).— For housebreaking and larceny, and escaping from custody, 21st inst.— Edward Henry Goldring, aliases Henry Edward Goldring and Trent, C. R. O. No. 19413- 23, Case No. 13, 23- 11- 23, b. 1893, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, thin features ; dress, blue check suit, slate coloured trilby hat, white collar, blue tie, boots with patent' toe- caps. Also wanted for leaving his child chargeable to East Preston Union. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. PROPERTY STOLEN. 4 METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 79.— A Division.— By housebreaking ( breaking glass panel).— Brown crocodile hide dressing- case, contained in brown canvas cover, size 2ft. by 1ft., by 1ft., silver gilt clasps, containing 2 pearl graduated bracelets, 3 rows in each, diamond bars and fastenings ; 2 gold curb do., ( 1 sot large cabochon turquoise ; 1 set rubies and diamonds); 1 gold strap do., set small diamonds, pendant, MAUDE in diamonds; large heart brooch, set diamonds ; do., large star, set diamonds; do., bird, set diamonds; do., woodcock, set diamonds ; do., 1891 in diamonds ; do., safety pin, enamel model of ship ; 2 Lalique do. ; buckle do., set 12 diamonds ; platinum chain, 38in. long, set pearls ; long gold do., set pearls, large pieces of turquoise matrix at intervals, turquoise pendant and blue and enamel eyeglass attached ; do., set crystal and onyx ; thick do., set sapphires and pearls ; long do., set cut rock crystals ; Tecla pearl do., set white sapphire, Rondels between each pearl, brilliant cluster snap ; gold chain bag, set rubies, diamonds and sapphires, and Zoe in diamonds on side; pair long drop platinum earrings, set turquoise and brilliants; do., set ruby and brilliants; do., large, set cabochon emerald, and diamond ; pair shaped do., set pearl drop, mounted with diamond chain ; pair stud do., set pearls ; pair long do. platinum, set ruby and brilliants ; pair circle do., set pearl and onyx ; pair tassel do., set pearls ; pair stud do., set pearls, turquoise and diamonds ; 2 single platinum eye- glasses, set brilliants, hexagon shape, 4in. long ; pearl graduated necklet, 62 pearls, pearl and brilliant snap ; do., diamond cluster snap ; gold pendant, set cabochon sapphire, and diamond ; platinum do., set pear shaped emerald and diamond on platinum chain; gold do., set diamonds, miniature of Charles I.; erystal heart shaped do., carved figure of Lalique ; flying bird hat- pin, set diamonds ; miniature of child, surrounded pearls ; do., in square gold frame, on platinum chain ; platinum linked rosary, fine pearl, pearl and platinum crucifix ; half- hoop platinum ring, set emeralds and diamonds ; half- hoop gold do., Set 3 large rubies ; platinum crossover do., set ruby and diamond ; platinum square do., set ruby and diamond ; half- hoop do., set 4 diamonds and 3 tur- quoise ; do., set diamonds and emerald in shape of scarab; twisted gold do., set miniature of a lady; old gold do., set miniature of a boy ; pair gold sleeve- links, set turquoise and diamonds; platinum watch- bracelet, set 12 lozenge shaped diamonds in platinum strap of brilliants; grey enamel whole hunter do., set diamonds as a pendant from a diamond snake, Gorlay Leresche on dial; gold and blue enamel penholder ; gold button hook ; heavy gold chain bag ; 3 cases of very fine chiselled steel Exhibition scissors; new case, containing 3 pairs of scissors; small green morocco leather jewel do., 10 by 8 by 6, with Bramah lock, containing green velvet tray and various articles of jewellery and a collection of gold Napoleons ; steel and blue handbag; 3 fine gold bracelets; small gold round box, containing 6 fine pearls; 2 gold treble clef pins ; silver mounted hair comb. Inf. to C. R. O. 80/— B Division.— 22nd inst., from hotel bed- room ( cutting open dressing- case).— 2 lady's platinum dress rings ( 1 set large diamond, claw setting; 1 set 3 diamonds); platinum arrow brooch, set diamonds; platinum wrist watch, set small diamonds round face, on black moire ribbon ; 2 single pearl earrings, set gold, screw fastening; small platinum neckchain, set 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. diamonds at intervals ; fine gold mesh handbag, square, snap fastening ; gold cigarette- case, engine- turned, small chain handle ; round Dresden blue enamel pendant, set gold.— Suspicion is attached to Benjamin Lawrence Murphy, C. R. O. No. 12728- 20, Case No. 37, 15- 10- 23, b. 1896, 5ft. 7iin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, grey or It. fawn overcoat, bowler hat, linen collar, dk. tie, boots. A fitter ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larceny on D. Inf. to C. R. O. 81. - R Division.— 21st inst., from motor car.— 2 .12 bore double barrel sporting guns, Nos. 1444 and 1445, Atkin, Jermyn- street, Maker, C. H. E. engraved on stocks ; 2 doz. .12 bore cartridges ; gent's brown shooting suit, Leslie & Roberts, George Street, Hanover Square, on tab. ; fawn driving rug, check lining ; cheque book on London, Joint City and Midland Bank, 47, Buckingham Palace Road, containing cheques Nos. 54837 to 54850. Inf. to C. R. O. C. G. G. burnt on side; set chiropody in- struments, consisting of 5 silver knives of various shapes ; small leather case, containing silver plated dissecting forceps, do. nail cutter, steel nail cutter, do. probe, do. pair straight pointed scissors, do. pair curved scissors; set steel forceps ; 2 nail files ; magnifying glass, in leather case ; small chamois leather bag, con- taining bottle of strong acetic acid ; bottle of liniment, marked Poison; do. of Collodian; white coat; huckaback towel ; wooden dredge, containing white powder.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, 5ft. 4 or 5in. ; dress, black or dk. grey jacket, bowler or trilby hat. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. DEVONSHIRE. 85.— Torquay ( Co.).— 20th or 21st inst., from suit- case, in sailors' home.—€ 30.— Suspicion is attached to Reginald Goulding, b. 1888 to 1890 , 6ft. lor 2in., well built, c. and h. dk., eyes brown ( cast in ( believed) rt.), very high forehead ; dress, dk. overcoat, It. trousers, mixture cap. May visit Plymouth, Bristol, Birmingham or Nottingham. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. BEDFORDSHIRE. 82.— Luton ( Co.).— 22nd or 23rd inst., from truck ( breaking lock) at Barton.— Primus stove ; 3 pairs pliers, pair footprints, 2 hammers, all tools marked W. T. H. Inf. to Supt. Palmer, Luton. BUCKINOHAMSHIRE. 83 - Aylesbury ( Co.).— 18th inst., by house- breaking ( front door insecure).— Gent's gold watch, key wind, out of order ; lady's silver do., key wind, out of order ; long gold guard, 1 link broken and tied with cotton, gold pendant, set red stone and jx'arls, and gold earring attached ; lady's 18ct. Mizpah ring; lady's gold do., set rubies and pearls ..( 2 pearls missing) ; do., set coloured stones ; pair gold dropped earrings ; gold brooch, set rubies, containing lock of hair; do., square pattern ; pearl handle fruit knife ; do. butter knife and pickle fork ; 2 10s., 1 15s. and 1 8s. postal orders ( 2 made payable to Miss Taylor). Inf. to Actg. Supt. Kent, Aylesbury. 84.— Bletchley ( Co.).— 21st inst., from bicycle, at Stony Stratford.— Brown leather handbag, about 16in. long, fastens with spring, initials DURHAM. 86 — Darlington ( Co.).— Case No. 62, 14- 11- 23, cancelled. Thief arrested and property recovered. ESSEX. 87.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 25th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking lead light front door).— 18ct. half hoop diamond ring, set 5 large diamonds, surrounded brilliants, imitation claw setting ; gold do., filigree pattern, set large emerald surrounded by pearls ; do., set small emerald, surrounded small diamonds, L. H. inscribed inside ; do., set 5 rubies, claw setting ; do., set 5 pearls, graduated ( 1 missing) ; gent's heavy gold do., set 6 turquoise, gipsy setting ; lady's 9ct. expanding bracelet watch, bar expansion, centre spring, silver colour face, with Camerer Kuss thereon, in new condition ; 2 gold bracelets, snake pattern ( one emeralds, one rubies for eyes, small size) ; gold slave bangle ; gold bracelet, snap fastening, chased, safety chain attached ; gold bar brooch, set scroll of pearls ; do., spray of flowers in pearls ; do., bee shape, set amethyst; do.; small do., shape of cracker; long gold neckchain, small spears of gold at intervals, locket attached containing photograph of child ; £ 5 Bank of England note ; and £ 4. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 88 — Gloucester ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 39, 26- 11- 23. Amended description of Man sus- pected :— b. about 1873, 5ft. 9 or 10in., broad build, c. pale, h. turning grey, clean shaven, short neck ; dress, fawn mackintosh, blue trousers, lt. trilby hat, boots, carried small Gladstone bag. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 89.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— 23rd inst., from dwelling house ( walk in).— 18ct. double curb bracelet, made from watch chain, very large links, with old gold Indian coin, old gold Persian do., old gold Turkish do., attached ; small gold watch, white dial, attached to green leather strap ; paste buckle ; old- fashioned 18ct. brooch, about 2in. square, set black enamel panel surrounded by small pearls, lock of hair inside, Helen Ironmonger, No. 184, on back ; 9ct. do., set spray of pearls ; round gold do. ; 18ct. bangle, fluted snap fastener ; brown velvet pin cushion, about 6in. square. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. 90.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— 23rd inst., from solicitor's office.— Black tin cash box, gold lined, size about 9 x 5in., containing cheque for £ 3 7s. 6d., drawn on the National and Provincial Bank, on account of Miss L. Loman ; various papers relative to Mr. Dodshon, Solicitor, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth ; nad about £ 4 3s. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 91.— Watford ( Co.).— 22nd or 23rd inst., by housebreaking ( 4 cases— back windows insecure, and slipping catch kitchen window).— Two railway season tickets, in name of Francid Evelyn Beckley ( 1 Watford to Willesden, 1 Acton to Hayes), both expire about 22nd January, 1924) ; and £ 4 6s. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. > 92.— Watford ( Co.).— 23rd inst., from room at Secondary School.— 3 children's frocks, partly made up ( 2 brown serge, 1 black and white check serge). — Suspicion is attached to A Woman, b. about 1888, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, round face ; dress, small round close fitting hat, navy blue costume, brown shoes. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 93.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— 17th or 18th inst., from building, at St. Anne's.— Lt. brown waterproof tool- bag, 15in. by 9in., with sections inside for tools ; Jin. and Jin. twist bits, Erwin make ; ljin., lin. and Jin. centre bits ; Jin., Jin., 2 Jin. shell bits ; 3 counter bits, Jin. diameter ; small nail hammer, with wedge on top ; black ebony spirit level, 9in. long, wood chisel, bevel edge, handle split, Jin. do. ( stamped J. Walton); 2ft. rule, double fold. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 94 — Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 21st or 22nd inst., from shop counter, at Audenshaw.— Lady's wine colour crepe- de- chine frock, beaded round neck and bottom of skirt, panels each side. — Suspicion is attached to A Girl who gave the name of Brown, b. about 1907 , 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, dress, fawn coat with red stripes. Stated she had called for pair of corsets on which her mother had paid deposit of 10s. Was left alone in shop for a few minutes, and was then informed corsets were not sold there. The frock was afterwards missed. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 95.— Lancaster ( Boro.).— Cases Nos. 39, 10- 9- 23 ; 51, 22- 10- 23 ; and 32, 19- 11- 23, cancelled. Eli Fenton, C. R. O. No. 14921- 19, Case No. 48 current issue, arrested for these offences. Property recovered. 96— Reedley ( Co.).— 23rd inst., from shop till ( walk in), at Colne.—£ 4 10s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1898 to 1903, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh ; dress, blue serge suit, lt. grey cap, blue striped collar, black and white striped tie. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 97.— Widnes ( Co.).— Cases Nos. 50, 26- 2- 23 ; 42, 16- 7- 23, and 44, 5- 11- 23, cancelled. Thieves arrested and part property recovered. 98.— Widnes ( Co.).— Between 22nd and 24th inst., from pleasure yacht ( forcing padlock).— Double barrelled breech loading hammer gun, .12 bore, plain blue barrels, rather short, Liege stamped one barrel, and Riga on rt. barrel, top lever lock, good condition ; brown canvas gun case, leather fittings, good condition. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Widnes. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 99.— Nottingham ( Co.).— 21st inst., by house- breaking ( breaking pantry window).— Silver plated fish knife and fork ; 6- chambered revolver, .450 ealibre.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. about 1893, 5ft. 4 or 5in., clean shaven, thin pale face, long nose, slight limp rt. leg ; dress, navy blue suit, believed grey cap.— 2nd, b. about 1893, 5ft. 3 or 4in., clean shaven, round pale face ; dress, dk. overcoat, grey cap, collar and tie, believed grey suit. x Inf. to Supt. Neate, Nottingham. OXFORDSHIRE. 100.— Banbury ( Boro.).— 24th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing back window with instrument). — 3 small gold studs, chased ; pair gold cuff- links, chased; 15ct. tie- pin with 2 drop pearls in shape of pear.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, h. dk. ; dress, dk. overcoat, bowler hat, respectable appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Banbury. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 101.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 22nd inst.— Silver King oil lamp.; gent's plain grey cheviot overcoat, single breasted, velvet collar, 4 buttons, 2 outside flap pockets, 2 inside and ticket pockets, black lining ( new). Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 102.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 20th inst.— Black coney seal coat, skunk collar and cuffs, gathered pocket on 1. side of lining, which is of dk. green shot, gold safety pin rt. side of collar. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 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. 104.— L Division.— Adverting to Case No. 75, 14- 11- 23. Additional inf.— Chassis No. 1066. Final drive by means of propeller shaft and bevel. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 105.— T Division.— 26th inst., " A. B. C.," solo. XD- 3734. Engine No. 1338. 3 H. P. Bevel and chain drive. Colour black. " Black Beauty " painted on sides of tank. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 23. Loser holds Registration Book. CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 106.— Canmbridge ( Boro.).— 24th or 25th inst., " Norton," solo, 1923 Standard model. NX- 3766. Frame No. 8325. Engine No. 6092. 3J H. P. Chain drive. Colour, tank silver- grey, lined black. Sonniksen speedometer. P. & M. acetylene lamp on front. Black celluloid covered handle- bars. Rubber knee grips. Pilgrim oil pump. Vertical sight feed on tank. Both foot rests bent. Two tool- bags mounted vertically on back stays. Excise Licence, 18- 5- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. PROPERTY RECOVERED. LANCASHIRE. 103.— Burnley ( Boro.).— Coat, Case No. 71, 21- 11- 23. Inf. to the C. C., Burnley. GLAMORGAN SHIRE . 107.— Cardiff ( City).— 24th inst., " Douglas," solo, 1923 model. BO- 6193. Frame No. 63465. Engine No. 61662. 2f H. P. Colour, frame black, tank blue and silver. Plated upturned handle- bars. Footrests " frith leg guards in front. No lamps. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 PROPERTY FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 108 — Rochdale ( Co.).— 21st inst., abandoned, at Chadderton.— Gent's black enamelled bicycle, 22in. frame, 28in. wheels, upturned handle- bars with white celluloid grips ( 1. missing), back pedal brake, no front brake, rubber pedals, black tin mudguards, Pericles tyro front, Edinburgh tyre back, Brooks saddle, front lamp bracket and bell. Inf. to Acting Supt. Jackson, Rochdale. LINCOLNSHIRE. 109— Boston ( Co.).— About 5- 8- 23, left at garage, at Skirbeck Quarter.— Gent's bicycle, green enamelled, 24in. frame, 28 x ljin. wheels ( front wheel black enamelled and is a converted rear wheel), upturned handle- bars rusty, no grips, front lever brake ( rt. block missing), free wheel, rubber pedals, Vicoria tyre front wheel, Warwick tyre back, ( both much worn), Leader saddle ( one spring broken), no front mudguard, rear mud- guard very much twisted, no pump, empty tool bag, in poor condition.— By A Man, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 8 or 9in., proportionate build ; dress, navy blue suit, It. cap. Inf. to Supt. Epton, Boston. RE- CONVICTIONS. 110- Walter William Bartlett, C. R. O. No. 11267- 16, was sentenced at Hants Ass., 17- 11- 23, to 15 mos. impt., and 20 strokes with cat, for roblwry with violence and larceny. See Case No. 24, 24- 10- 23. Ill.— Richard Williams, C. R. O. No. 12885- 18, was sentenced at Stow- on- the- Wold Pol. Ct., 22- 11- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 35, 21- 11- 23. 112 - Patrick Ronan, C. R. O. No. 679- 00, was sentenced at Stafford Ass., 13- 11- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. See Caso No. 10, 22- 10- 23. 113. Samuel Davies, C. R. O. No. S/ 159189, was sentenced at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 22- 11- 23, to 1, I and I mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 3 cases). See Caso No. 27, 21- 11- 23. 114 — William Luck, C. R. O. No. S/ 84126, was, at Glamorgan Ass., 22- 11- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 27, 10- 10- 23. 115.— Percy James O'Neill, C. R. O. No. S/ 107103, was, at Christchurch ( Co.) P. Sess., discharged. See Case No. 16, 19- 11- 23. 116 - Daniel John Melany, aliases Robert Freeman, Robert Melaney and David James John Gleeson, C. R. O. No. 72- 18, Case No. 124, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), was sentenced at C. C. C.— City of London case— to 3 yrs. pen. for stealing ( con- fidence trick) £ 400. Pre. con. of attempted fraud, larceny and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON ( Daniel Melaney), SOUTHAMPTON ( Robert Delaney), HARROGATE ( Daniel John Melaney) and on B, C, D and W. Has also con. for larceny in SOUTH AFRICA and BRUSSELS. 117.-' William Edward Collins, C. R. O. No. 7043- 16, was sentenced at Hants Ass., 17- 11- 23, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 14- 11- 23. 118.— William Mitchell, C. R. O. No. 26- 99, was sentenced at Stafford Ass., 13- 11- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. See Case No. 36,19- 10- 23. 119 — Cuthbert Charles Cracroft, Rice, C. R. O. No. 8175- 22, was, at C. C. C., 20- 11- 23, bound over in £ 100 for 12 mos. See Case No. 22, 31- 10- 23. 120.— Arthur Sproson, C. R. O. No. 11007- 20, was sentenced at Sheffield ( City) P. Sess., 21- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 16- 11- 23. 121.— Ernest Charlton, C. R. O. No. S/ 152443, was sentenced at Skipston- on- Stour ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 22- 11- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 39, 21- 11- 23. 122— George Clarke Loach, C. R. O. No. 21032- 21, was, at Hants. Ass., 20- 11- 23, acquitted. See Case No. 33, 19- 10- 23. 123.— Thomas Cassey, C. R. O. No. 13126- 16, was sentenced at Newport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt., and bound over in £ 10 for 6 mos. for fraud and threats. See Case No. 38, 21- 11- 23. 124 — Eric Holt Alpin, C. R. O. No. 17509- 23, was, at Northallerton ( N. R.) Pol. Ct., 15- 11- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 6 mos. See Case No. 14, 16- 11- 23. 14 THE^ POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, November 28, 9123. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. stockings and shoes, carried fawn mackintosh and cardboard box, labelled Pettite, London, con- 125.— Herbert William Ward, C. R. O. No. taining hair brush, etc. Was employed at fruiterer's 15179- 18, was sentenced at Hants Ass., 20- 11- 23, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 54, 17- 10- 23. 126.— William Wymark, C. R. O. No^ 13195- 23, was sentonced at Reigate ( Boro.) P. Sess., 20- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt. A case of attempted fraud was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 16, 21- 11- 23. MISSING. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 127 — Swansea ( Boro.).— Since 12th inst., from her home.— Carrie Clifford, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7253 b. 1907, 5ft. 6in., slight build, c. pale, h. ( bobbed with fringe) fair, small mole rt. cheekbone ; dress, pink crystoline dress with butterfly worked in blue beads thereon, brown velvet hat ( mushroom shape, with yellow stitching round brim), black shop, left home for business above date, but did not arrive there, and it is feared some ill may have befallen her. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. Printed and Published for Hi » Majesty' » Stationery Office by the Heceiver tor the Metropolitan police Uiitrict, New Scotland Yard, London, S W. 1. Wednesday, November 28, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 INFORMATION RECEIVED QOING TO PRESS- 9.30 am. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 128.— H Division. — For stealing ( servant), lady's 5- stone diamond half- hoop ring, platinum setting ; dress do., Net 2 diamonds across bar of 5 chip diamonds ; lady's purse, brown crocodile leather, silver mounted at corners ; lady's 9ct. cigarette- case ; two £ 10 Rank of England notes ; 22 £ 5 do. ; and £ 46.— William Shadwell, b. 1900 ( looks younger), 5ft. 4in., slim build, h. dyed golden ( dk. at temples), clean shaven, bad teeth, scar lin. long under chin, upright; dress, blue serge suit, grey cap, stiff collar, ( lk. tie, lt. raincoat, brown boots. Was employed as a domestic servant, and during the temporary absence of his employer, took the property and absconded. Inf.' to C. R. O. DEVONSHIRE. 129.— Barnstaple ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), 25th inst., navy blue pilot cloth double- breasted overcoat, black bone buttons, tab on collar, 2 very large inside jxickets, pair chamois leather gloves in pocket; and 2 cheques on Lloyd's Bank, Barn- staple Branch, Nos. C. 315770 and 315771.— Robert Edward Hall, C. R. O. No. 78- 18, Cases Nos. 120, Supplement A ( Vol. V.) and 5 current issue for description, etc. May endeavour to obtain lodgings by stating that he is a chauffeur and that his oar has broken down. Inf. to Supt. Shutler, Barnstaple. • ESSEX. 130.- Chelmsford ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences ( worthless cheque).-- Ernest Townsend, b. 1878, 5ft. 6in., stout build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, walks quickly with short steps, very smart appearance. A builder. Advertised for a partner, and loser, a domestic servant, got in touch with him. Borrowed various sums of money from her and later obtained above amount by worthless cheque. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 131.— St. Ives ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. 6d. by false pretences, 10th inst.— James Webb, b. 1853, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fresh, h. and moustache ( stubby) grey, e. hazel; dress, dk. coat, dk. grey trousers, blue neckerchief, black trilby hat, black mackin- tosh, heavy boots. Travels country collecting rags and bones, and frequents common lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gale, St. Ives. KENT. 132.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 12 6s. 6( 1.— A Man who gave name of Arnold, b. about 1888, 6ft., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair ( bald top), e. blue ( cast 1.), high forehead ; dress, lt. grey suit ( shabby), dk. green overcoat, cap, soft collar, brown South African field boots. A carpenter. On 23rd inst., obtained lodgings, and on 25th, took the money from cash box belonging to fellow lodger with whom he shared bedroom, and absconded. Left behind carpenter's apron, soft collar with laundry mark 3937 thereon, table knife and 3 handkerchiefs. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. LANCASHIRE. 133.— Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.).— For stealing ( dwelling), 24th inst., full size brown shawl, green stripe, nearly new. — Annie Holden, alias Ashton Annie, b. about 1887, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. dk. Frequents common lodging houses in Oldham and Manchester. Inf. to the C. C., Oldham. 134.— Oldham ( Boro.).— For officebreaking ( breaking glass in front door and releasing catch), 24th or 25th inst,, and stealing £ 10.— William Wallace, b. 18$}, about 5ft. 5in., slender build, c. dk., rt. shoulder deformed, clean shaven, full face, Scotch accent; dress, blue suit, collar, tie, cap and boots. A tailor ; native of ( believed) Irvine. Frequents common lodging houses. Said he was going to Manchester. Inf. to the C. C., Oldham.