POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1923. No. 144, VOL. X All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to TH » COMMISSIONER OF POLICE O* THE METROPOLIS. NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List shouid be addressed aa directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wnouy responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner oj Police of the Metropolis. K APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ANGLESEY. I.— Holyhead ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and £ 1 by false pretences, between 28th ult. and 3rd inst.— Horace Wright, b. about 1890, 5ft. 5 to 7in., c. sallow, h. dk., 2 teeth missing upper jaw ; dress, It. grey suit with dk. stripe, brown Raglan overcoat, It. grey soft hat, heliotrope striped shirt, soft collar, bow, greenish coloured socks, shoes, dk. woollen gloves ; carried walking- stick. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Fair, Holyhead. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 3.— High Wycombe ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) at Bourne End, 8th ult., gent's Hercules black enamelled bicycle, lined red and gold, transfer on head Tourist, 24in. frame, 28in. by 1 Jin. wheels, plated with black centre, 2 Bates All Weathers wired tyres, upturned handle- bars with black grips, 2 roller brakes, rubber pedals, Lycett saddle. —' William Robinson, b. 1898 to 1900, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fair, h. dk. brown, clean shaven. Beattie, Lizzie, clasped hands, 1. forearm, LOVE on fingers of 1. hand. Borrowed the bicycle, stating he was going to Marlow Unemployment Exchange, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Kirby, High Wycombe. BEDFORDSHIRE. 2.— Luton ( Boro.).— For stealing, 4th inst., plain brown velvet dress, 6 velvet buttons down front; green velvet evening frock, coloured flowers worked round waist; white evening do., band of white ribbon round waist ; blue georgette frock, trimmed beads, lined silk ; pair lady's silver tissue shoes, size 6, 1 strap, new ; lady's smooth navy cloth coat, braided each side, mole fur collar ; pair lady's gauntlet gloves ; Onoto fountain pen ; brown suit- case, K. Ebbs thereon ; and £ 4.— Alberta Armitage, C. R. O. No. 4054- 18, b. 1901, 5ft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey ; dress, stolen coat and believed bluo hat. Native of Welwyn. Pre. con. of larceny at LUTON and on F and N. Was employed as maid and absconded 4th inst., taking the articles with her. Frequents dance halls. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. CHESHIRE. 4.— Broxton ( Co.).— For burglary and stealing, 3rd or 4th inst., at Cholmondeley, gent's dk. frieze woollen overcoat, leather buttons, 1 button miss- ing ; pair lady's woollen combinations ; pair lady's grey bloomers; lady's woollen under bodice; acetylene bicycle lamp, Makers Powell & Hanmer, Revenge, thereon ( recovered); and 6 gent's collars, size 14J. — William Mellor, C. R. O. No. 13843- 22, b. 1903, 5ft. 6in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, brownish- grey suit, slate grey trilby hat, brown shoes ; may be wearing stolen overcoat. Expressed his intention of joining the Army. A farm labourer ; native of Cheadle. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, housebreaking, larceny and a minor offence at CHEADLE, STONE ( William James Mellor) and LYDNEY ( William Mellor). Inf. to Supt. Yale, Broxton. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, December 19, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. GLAMORUANSHIRE. 5.— Swansea ( Boro.).— For embezzling £ 20, between 22- 0- 23 and 21st ult.— Frank Scott, b. 1868 to 1873, 5ft. 7 or 8in., good build, c. sallow, h. grey, e. puffed, black moustache, round face, slight foreign accent ; dress, brown or grey suit, grey overcoat, bowler hat, smart appearance. Was employed as agent in South Wales for the Marlborough Engineering Coy., Salford, to sell bacon slicing machines. Sold one and absconded. Has also been employed as traveller for scale makers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Swansea. KENT. \ 6.— Gravesend ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 1, 1st inst.— A Man who gave name of Roberts, b. 1883 ( looks younger), 5ft. 6in., slim build, o. sallow, h. brown, clean shaven, True Love and other marks back rt. forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, pipe seams, brown cap, soft collar, tie, fawn mackintosh with plaid lining, boots. Stated native of Channel Islands. Said he had just returned from 6 mos. trip and that his ship was lying in London Docks. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 7.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 12s. by false pretences, 30th ult.— Fred Thornton, b. 1885, 5ft. 6 or 7in., thin build, c. sallow, e. blue, clean shaven, thin face and lips, small mouth, good teeth ; dress, dk. grey suit, It. brown mackintosh, dk. brown cap, collar and tie, respectable appear- ance. A motor mechanio ; native of Bradford. Told loser he had just arrived from Bradford with motor lorry which had broken down, that he had hurt his arm and had telephoned to his wife to bring him some money. Borrowed above amount from loser to send his man back to Bradford. Identical with Fred Thornton, Case No. 131, 26- 9- 23. Warrant issued. (? Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 8.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining by false pretences, 28th ult., male ass, without shoes, in good condition; hawker's cart, painted brown, Manchester stencilled on tailboard ; set of harness ( far worn).— George Taylor, b. 1895, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. dk., clean shaven, tattooed rt. forearm ; dress, blue serge suit, collar and tie, black velour hat, shoes. Said the owner had sent him for the property. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 9.— Manchester ( City).— For embezzling 6s., 16- 10- 23.— William Herbert Wood, b. 1875, 5ft. 5Jin., medium build, h. grey, e. blue, clean shaven, thin lips, carries head to one side, swinging gait; dress, dk. suit and overcoat, bowler hat, collar and tie. Was employed as collector by a clothing supply company. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 10.—' Wigan ( Co.).— Patrick Larvin, Case No. 16, 30- 11- 23, is identical with Patrick Larvin, C. R. O. No. 12509- 14, b. 1880, 5ft. 3Jin., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at OLDHAM. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. LINCOLNSHIRE. 11.— Lincoln ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 23rd and 24th ult.— John Wilson, aliases Jack Pye, Jack Piott, Jack Palot, Jack Pyatt, John Evans, Jack Piet, Jack Pivot, Jack Boynd, John Lee, Jack Lloyd, John Gemmings and Fiddler Jack, C. R. O. No. 24- 04, Case No. 2, 16- 11- 23, b. 1880, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. swarthy, h. dk. brown, e. grey, short clipped moustache, arms deformed ; dress, blue reefer jacket, blue overalls, railway- man's cap. An engine driver ; native of South Wales. Pre. con. of burglary, fraud, larceny and a minor offence at BATLEY, BRADFORD ( John Wilson), ASHTON, BARNSLEY, BIRKEN- HEAD, NOTTINGHAM, BACUP ( John Lloyd), ROYDON, ROCHDALE, BEDALE ( Fred Smith), WAKEFIELD, TODMORDEN ( Richard Lloyd), RICHMOND ( John Jones), BOLTON ( Thomas Mills), MANCHESTER ( Richard Taylor) and DERBY ( John Smith). Stated he was commencing work at the railway cleaning sheds. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Lincoln. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . 12.— Towcester ( Co.).— For sacrilege ( forcing vestry window with instrument), and stealing Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 719 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. PERSONS IN CUSTODY 3 keys on split ring ; box anti- waste safety matches, and about 12s., at Eydon, 26th ult.— A Man. b. 1883 to 1893, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. sallow, h. dk., strango in manner; dress, blue overcoat, dk. trousers, dk. grey cap, boots ( much worn, too large). Inf. to Supt. Dunn, Towcester. WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 16.— Remanded at Portadown ( Co.) P. Sess. till 10th inst, charged with larceny ( trick).— Ernest Middleton, C. R. O. No. S/ 23540, b. 1864, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, nose been broken, scar over 1. eyebrow. An undertaker ; native of Leigh. Pre. con. of embezzlement at LIVERPOOL. NORTHUMBERLAND. 13.- Hexham ( Co.).— For escaping from custody at Newcastle Central Railway Station, 4th inst., whilst being convoyed to Prison, to await trial on charge of shopbreaking.— Thomas Lavery, C. R. O. No. 9197- 20, Case No. 25, 30- 11- 23, b. 1894, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, small features, heart 1. forearm ; dress, dk. brown suit ( very low cut waistcoat), cap, muffler. A labourer; native of Blackhill, Durham. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing and minor offences at GATESHEAD. Inf. to Supt. Taylor, Hexham. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 14.— Nottingham ( City).— William Fish, Case No. 75, ^ 0- 11- 23, is identical with William Fish, C. R. O. No. 7342- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. 34in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of horsestealing and larceny at ASHTON and STALYBRIDGE. Inf. to the C. C., Nottingham. SURREY. 15.— Dorking ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 30th ult.— H. C. Moran, b. 1880, 5ft. 5Jin., c. sallow, h. black ( turning grey at temples), e. very dk. ( full), clean shaven ; dress, dk. mixture suit, navy blue over- coat, dk. grey felt hat, collar, black bow with white spots. Obtained lodgings, also the names of tradesmen supplying tho house. Called upon the tradesmen, ordered goods and presented cheque No. A/ T 68366, on the London County Westminster and Parr's Bank, Ltd., Islington Branch, drawn by M. Boyton in favour of H. C. Moran, together with letter representing that the cheque was in payment of rent for house at Ely. Absconded 30th ult. Identical with A. T. Allen, Caso No. 4, 21- 11- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin, Dorking. 4 > 17.— Remanded at Wells ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged as Arthur Edward Stanley with fraud.— Arthur Felton Dean, alias Thomas Mitchell, C. R. O. No. 1314- 09, Case No. 515, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1888, 5ft. 6fin , c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar rt. eyebrow, chin, 1. of face and near 1. eye, bracelet rt. wrist. An engineer; native of Birkenhead. Pre. con. of burglary, cyclestealing, larceny, housebreaking, shopbreaking and minor offences at DEVIZES, UCKFIELD, DURSLEY ( Arthur Felton Dean), LUDLOW ( Arthur Dean), CHESTER, BIRKEN HEAD ( Arthur Fletcher Dean) and BOLTON ( Arthur Bennett). 18.— Remanded at Gloucester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged as Catherine Elizabeth Garrels with larceny.— Catherine Bolton, alias Kathleen Garrels, C. R. O. No. 3878- 15, b. 1888, 5ft. 4in. o. fresh, h. dk., e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny on K. 19.— Remanded at Liverpool ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged as William Davison with larceny — Wilfred Davis, C. R. O. No. 16503- 17, b. 1901, 5ft. 4fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. cheek. A labourer ; native of West Hartlepool. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at BARROW- IN- FURNESS, WEST HARTLEPOOL ( Wilfred Davies), RIPON and SCARBOROUGH ( Wilfred Davis). 20.— Awaiting trial at the next Kent Q. Sess., committed from Margate ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., charged as Patrick Macillraithe Darcy with burglary.— James William Pearson Campbell, alias Hayes, C. R. O. No. 259- 08, b. 1877, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. hazel, mole rt. eye, 3 fleshy moles back of neck, scar lst rt. finger, fleshy lump 2nd rt. finger. A seaman; native of Belfast. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, shopbreaking, house- breaking and a minor offence at BRISTOL, CARDIFF ( James Pearson), NEWPORT ( MON.) ( James Alexander), BARRY, ST. AUSTELL, TYWARDREATH, BODMIN ( James William Pearson Campbell), PENARTH ( James Johnson), ST. AUGUSTINES ( Donald McIlraith) and on K. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. We dnesday, December 19, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 21.— At Romford ( Co.), charged as William Morris with shopbreaking.- William Robert Hatch, alias William Hatch, C. R. O. No. 13911- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. dk., e. brown, nose been broken, mole rt. side of face and 1. side of neck. A labourer; native of Manningtree. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny and minor offonces at ABERYSTWITH ( William Morris) and on K, L, N and R. 22.— Remanded at Chatham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged with cyclestealing ( 3 cases).— Frederick Elijah Stratford, C. R. O. No. 21449- 18, b. 1901, 5ft. 9jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Native of Swindon. Pre. con. of larceny and stackfiring at SWINDON and ANDOVER. 23.— Remanded at Darlaston ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 11th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— George Robert Garratt, C. R. O. No. 3535- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. 6in., o. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at SPALDING. 24.— Remanded at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 14th inst., charged as Robert Earle with fraud. Represented to loser, who had advortised for a business opening, that he was going to take over mining and other properties in British Columbia, and would require a secretary. Engaged loser as secretary, falsely represented to him that he had paid 10 per cent, deposit, £ 3700, on the properties, and so acquired them by purchaso agreement. On this represen- tation loser advanced £ 80. Has answered other advertisers in different parts of the country.— Lewis Hunt, C. R. O. No. 3762- 99, Case No. 262, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1860 , 5ft. 5| in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey, thin on top), e. blue, dk. moustache ( turning grey), well spoken and plausible ; dress, blue serge suit, dk. overcoat with velvet collar, bowler hat, butterfly collar, dk. tie, boots. An accountant; native of Norwich. Pre. con. of forgery, obtaining security by forgery, uttering forged deed and a minor offence at LIVERPOOL ( Walter Earle) CHELTENHAM, BRISTOL ( Lewis Hunt), YORK ( Thomas Davies) and in M. P. D. 25. - Remanded at Bodmin ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged as George Miller with larceny.- George Millar, C. R. O. No. 3986- 20, b. 1884, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. An insurance agent; native of Greenock. Pre. con. of larceny at CAMBRIDGE and COL- CHESTER. 26.— Remanded at North London Pol. Ct.— J Division case— till 12th inst., charged with forging and uttering Bill of Exchange. Was entrusted with a quantity of furs for sale, and when asked for the proceeds of the sale, rendered forged Bill of Exchange on one M. Bilkus, Mile End, London, E — Sidney Hirsch, C. R. O. No. 5015- 22, b. 1895, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, slouching gait; dress, dk. grey overcoat with velvet collar, dk. grey jacket suit, white linen collar, blue tie, grey trilby hat, boots. A furrier ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and attempted fraud on J. 27.— Remanded at York ( City) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged as John Edward Cooper with attempting to break and enter.— John Edward Shakespeare, C. R. O. No. 20485- 22, b. 1904, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at ALDER- SHOT. 28.— At Great Yarmouth ( Boro.), charged with fraud.— Ernest Grundy, C. R. O. No. 13- 18, b. 1881, 5ft. ljin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. An auctioneer; native of Salford. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking and a minor offence at MANCHESTER. 29.— Remanded at Bath ( City) Pol. Ct. till 12th inst., charged with shopbreaking.— William Cook, alias William Hawkins, C. R. O. No. 7139- 19, b. 1889, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A coster ; native of London. Pre. con. of shop- breaking, burglary and minor offences at SOUTH- END- ON- SEA ( William Henry Hawkins) and on C, D and X. 30.— Awaiting trial at Carnarvon Ass., com- mitted from Conway ( Co.), charged with bigamy.— Frederick Irwin, C. R. O. No. 7714- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, b. brown, e. grey. A farm labourer ; native of Dublin. Pre. con. of a minor offence at KNUTSFORD. 31.— Remanded at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged as George Palmer with shopbreaking.— George Matthews, C. R. O. No. 22293- 22, b. 1893, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, 2 moles back of neck and mole forehead. A fitter; native of Portsmouth. Pre. con. of larceny at MANCHESTER ( George Matthews) and BRISTOL ( George Palmer). 32.— Awaiting trial at Carmarthen Ass., com- mitted from Ammanford ( Co.) charged with Friday, December 7, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. APPREHENSIONS. warehousebreaking.— John Kelly, C. R. O. No. 1202- 14, b. 1871, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue- grey. A labourer; native of Galway. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, warehouse- breaking, countinghousebreaking, burglary and minor offences at LLANHILLETH, PORT TALBOT, BLACKWOOD, PONTYPRIDD and NEATH. 33.— Awaiting trial at Carmarthen Ass., com- mitted from Ammonford ( Co.) Pol. Ct., charged as John West with warehousebreaking.— George Jordan, C. R. O. No. 1140- 96, Case No. 473, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1866, 5ft. 5in., c. dk., h. black, e. dk. hazel, scar rt. of neck. A labourer ; native of Devonshire. Pre. con. of burglary, larceny, officebreaking, attempted larceny and count i'ng ho use breaking at PORT TALBOT, RAWTENSTALL, PONTYPRIDD, NEATH, WREXHAM ( George Jordan), LANCASTER ( John Williams), BRISTOL ( John West) and OSWESTRY ( Jack West). 36.— Devonshire, Barnstaple ( Co.).— Robert Edward Hall, C. R. O. No. 78- 18, Cases Nos. 5 and 129, 28- 11- 23, and property recovered. 37— Glamorganshire, Cardiff ( City).— J. L. Bevan, Case No. 3, 7- 11- 23, and sentenced at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct. ( L.), 27- 11- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for attempted fraud and fraud. Now C. R. O. No. 19983- 23. 38.- Hampshire, Newport ( Co.).- Miss Goddard, Case No. 4, 2- 11- 23, and identical with Dorothy May Marris, C. R. O. No. 7678- 19. See also Case No. 79, 16- 11- 23. Part property recovered. 39.— Hampshire, Southampton ( Boro.).— Maud Rolph, Case No. 211, 8- 8- 23, identical with Kathleen Russell, C. R. O. No. 19451- 23. and sentenced, 1- 12- 23, to 3 mos. impt. 40.— Lancashire, Manchester Gee, Case No. 83, 14- 9- 23. ( City).- Arthur 41.— Northamptonshire, Peterborough ( City).— Lewis Price Mason, C. R. O. No. 1245- 09, Case No. 12, 23- 8- 22. See also Case No. 34 current issue. 34.— At Peterborough ( City), charged with larceny.- Lewis Price Mason, aliases William Oliver, William Halo and Thomas Evans, C. R. O. No. 1245- 09, Case No. 399, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1870, 5ft. 2Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, boil scars back of head and neck, scar over 1. eye. A labourer ; native of Littlebirch. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at HAREWOOD END ( Lewis Price Mason), BRYNMAWR ( Lewis Mason), CARDIFF ( William Watkins), BRIDGEND ( Jamos Powell), LIVERPOOL ( William Clarke) and on K and Y. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 42 — C Division.— Guy Spencer Cremonine, C. R. O. No. M/ 7260. Case No. 103, 5- 12- 23. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 35.- Doncaster ( Boro.).— Remanded till 7th inst., charged with shopbreaking.- Arthur Henry Parkinson ( no pro. con. traced), b. 1895, 5ft. 9£ in., medium build, c. pale, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, gunshot wound above 1. eye, Birmingham accent. A miner or labourer ; native of London. Sates he has visited Mansfield, Sheffield and Barnsley — Norman Marsden, C. R. O. No. 19222- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, True Love, clasped hands, heart and Edith rt. forearm. A painter or labourer ; native of Doncaster. Pre. con. of gaming at BEDALE. Inf. to tho C. C., Doncaster. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. ]( i THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 722. 1923. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED— contd. i CHESHIRE. 43. Stockport ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 16th or 17th ult., gold filled expanding wristlet watch ; crepe de chine jumper ; squirrel fur ; gold and sapphire brooch ; lady's blue sports coat ; pair lady's nappa gloves ; 2 hair slides.— May Smith, aliases Alice Jones, Annie Turner, Ada Whitehouse, Annie Guest, Ethel Garrett, Gladys Cook, Doris Jones and Doris Jeffs, C. R. O. No. M/ 7262, b. 1900, 5ft. 5 or 6in., fairly stout build, c. fair ( clear), h. It. brown, full face, 2 front teeth protrude ; dress, ( believed), navy blue costume, dk. felt hat, large white scarf, or probably some of stolen clothing. Engaged lodgings for night of 16th ult., , absconded next day without paying, and after she* had gone the above articles were missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. LANCASHIRE. 44.— Liverpool ( City).— For stealing ( bailee), 21st ult., lady's silver lever watch, No. 51534, engraved back, keywind, white dial.— Sidney Miller, b. 1883 to 1885, 5ft. 7in., thin build, c. fresh, h. dk., short black moustache, Roman nose ; dress, brown mixture suit, grey trilby hat, dk. grey overcoat with black velvet collar, boots.- Florence Hodgson, aliases Florence Miller, May Simpson and May Miller, C. R. O. No. 17534- 17, b. 1883, 5ft. 2in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar fore- head, high cheek bones. A laundress ; native of Middlesbrough. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at ORMSKIRK, LIVERPOOL, WAL- LASEY, BOOTLE ( Florence Hodgson) and WEST HARTLEPOOL ( Florence Gibson). Engaged rooms about a month ago as Mr. and Mrs. Miller. The man told loser that his father had died at Leek, and he had to go there for his share of the estate. Borrowed clothing from loser and have not since been seen. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 45.— Z Division.— 4th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing bedroom window 1st floor).— Three lady's rings ( 1 diamond and platinum, set 3 diamonds; 1 diamond solitaire, in shape of cross ; 1 gold, set pearls, Lady or Sarah Vestey, 20th October, 1861, and 8th August, 1923, inscribed inside) ; 2 plat- inum and diamond brooches ( 1 shape of cross golf sticks, set 9 diamonds, 4 on each stick and 1 in centre ; 1 set 3 diamonds, cross fashion) ; diamond and platinum bracelet, set diamonds between ea eh link ; lady's gold wristlet watch, keyless, Arabic silver dial, gold figures, Mappin and Webb on dial, No. 912200, H. L. V. in monogram on back ; pair gold cuff- links, plain, oval design, L. V. thereon ; 9ct. cigarette- case, engine turned, 4 x 2Jin., L. V. in monogram thereon, From Mother, 21st Dec- ember, 1909, inscribed inside ; gold and beaten steel Japanese cigarette- case, 4 x 2Jin. ; string of 83 graduated pearls with diamond and platinum clasp, platinum safety chain attached with large diamond in centre surrounded by small diamonds; imitation pearl necklet; lady's gold wristlet watch, Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. with black ribbon band, Mappin and Webb, Rio do Janeiro, on dial; platinum and gold bracelet, flat flexible links, Bob inscribed on back, No. 153600 on clasp ; lady's gold ring, sot amethyst, round cut; diamond and platinum bar brooch, sot cluster of diamonds in centre ; antique gold tie- pin, shape of knot, set pearl ; horseshoe brooch, set in silver, size lin., with black enamel Russian letters thereon ; platinum and 7- diamond collet, basket pattern, diamonds l, 34ct., stock mark A. I. X20 or 851X14, on strap; lady's grey suede bag, 9in. wide, with white frame pocket- book con- taining cheque for £ 2 14s. on Westminster and County Bank, Westbourne Grove Branch, payable to Miss Fristedt, signed by Liesa Weinberg. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 46.— Luton ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 62, 5- 12- 23.— Additional inf. :— No. on magneto— 71715. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. DERBYSHIRE. 47.— Derby ( Co.).— 30th ult. or 1st inst., from tool shed ( forcing door with instrument), at Chellaston.— 4 wood chisels ( 1 lin., 1 fin., round beech handles ; 1 1 Jin., 12in. long, box wood handlo, L. Moore on handle ; I Jin., lOin. long, mahogany handle) ; 2 guages ( 1 lin., octagonal handlo; 1 1 Jin., ash wood handlo); 6in. square ; screwdrivor, 14in. long, beech handle; spirit- level, I2in. long, box wood; smoothing plane, beech wood, 205 and L. Moore stamped on end ; Indian yellow oilstone, piece of rubber each ond, in oak wood case ; Lyndon make spade and pick, 111 across handle. Inf.. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. 48.— Derby ( Co.).— 1st inst., from hotel bar, at Long Eaton.— Gold medal, about size of penny, ono sido plain, other side raised in centre and chased round odgo ; and about £ 2 10s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1888, 5ft. 2in., fairly woll built, clean shaven ; dross, grey cap, dk. groy jacket, grey flannel trousers ( appeared too long), whito muffler, boots. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. ESSEX. 49.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 1st inst., from sports pavilion.— Lady's gold watch, American make, chased back and front, keyless, white face, Roman numerals, no glass, guarantee in side case, not in going order ; white metal do., very thin, for dress wear, keyless, Roman figures, wbite face ; gold chain, about 1ft. long, swivel attached. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 50.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— Between 1st and 3rd inst., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window with instrument).— Platinum wrist watch, about size of a shilling, white face set diamonds, Roman numerals, in black silk strap with gold or platinum snap fastening; lady's platinum ring, square, diamond in centre surrounded- smaller diamonds ; lady's single stone opal do., 18ct. shank ; lady's half- hoop do., carved, set 5 sapphires ; lady's gold do., set pink topaz, shoulders at side set 3 small diamonds in platinum ; lady's 18ct. do., Mizpah thereon ; lady's gold do., set 3 sapphires, rose diamonds at corners ; fancy gold ar, d platinum brooch, diabolo shape, set diamonds, sapphires and pearls; gold bar do., large blue cameo in centre with girl's head thereon ; gold badge do., L. R. B. thereon ; silver bow do., set paste stones ; do., oval, set turquoise ; gold pin, miniature man's head thereon set diamonds, very old ; 15ct. neckchain, plain fine links ; pair mother- o'- pearl opera- glasses, French make, in pink velvet bag ; and 30s. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 51.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 2nd or 3rd inst., by shopbreaking.— 15ct. bracelet, hinge and snap fastening, set 16 small diamonds, 3 rubies ; lady's 9ct. single stone diamond ring, plain band ; lady's 9ct. half- hoop do., set 3 imitation emeralds, 2 chip diamonds; gold locket, oval, antique, blue enamel one side, green other side, set 20 to 30 opals each side ; General Service and Victory medals, with Gunner Charles Brunette, R. F. A. thereon ; set of mahogany drawers, about 9in. high, 15in. long, 5in. deep, containing a large number of real and imitation rubies, emeralds, sapphires amd other stones, small sizes. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 52.— Gosport ( Co.).— 30th ult.— Lady's silver keyless wrist watch, marked F. Biller, Salisbury, on face, fits into a leather wrist strap ; plain silver cigarette- case, monogram A. G. S.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1883 to 1888, 5ft. 8 or 9in., 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, December 7, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN - continued. stout build, o., h. and e. dk., clean shaven ; dress, British warm dyed dk., grey jacket, dk. trilby hat, and may bo wearing spats or boots with It. tops. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. taining 2 cut glass bottles with silver tops ; silver tea spoon, initial W. engraved thereon ; small white linen tea cloth, 3ft. square ; 3 grey kitchen dish cloths, 18in. square ( 2 have Woodsend Pantry on). Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. H KRTFORDSHIRE. 53.— Watford ( Co.).— 2nd inst., from lobby of chapel.- Gent's bowler hat, size 7, Charles Mares, Hatters, Luton, on inside ; gent's It. grey tweed overcoat, half belt at back, double- brt^ sted, flap pockets, 2 vents at back, brown buttons, plain sleeves, believed Lacey & Sons on tab, to fit man 5ft. lOin. ; pair old kid gloves. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. KENT. 54. Gravesend ( Boro.).— 4th inst., from common lodging house.— Brown tweed jacket; pair dun- garee trousers ; old silver English lever watch ; lady's small gold do. ; gold chain with 2 copper coloured metal links each end.— Suspicion is attached to Edward Bullen, correct name ( believed) Hawkins, alias " Long Ted," b. 1888 to 1893, about 6ft., upright build, c. dk., h. black ; dress, box cloth overcoat, brown jacket, old dungaree or khaki trousers. May be found at fair grounds or similar shows. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. 55.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— lst inst.— Gent's dk. grey overcoat, thin material, extra piece sewn in back ( believed 1. side), key, 2 pipes and tobacco- pouch in pockets.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, - b. 1868 to 1873, about 5ft. 2 or 3in„ c. and moustache dk. ; dress, dirty grey suit, bowler hat, may be wearing the stolen overcoat. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 57.— Worksop ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., from club house ( forcing door with instrument).— 12 Silver King golf balls, marked with blue dot; 6 do., marked with yellow dot ; 14 Dunlop do., marked either 1, 2, 3 or 4 and Dunlop in blue; 12 do., marked either 1, 2, 3 or 4 and Dunop in brown ; 10 Spalding do., marked Fifty ; 7 red do. ; 10 white do., with red spot thereon ; brown woollen scarf, label attached, Pure Zaza Wool thereon ; new steel hammer, shaft 12in. long, with H. J. Large thereon ; bottle of gin, J. W. Nicholson, St. John's Distillery, London Gin. on label; 100 Gold Flake cigarettes, in packets of 10 ; small brass clock, with Worksop Laundry at your Service on small strip of bone on face under glass. Inf. to Supt. Meaking, Worksop. OXFORDSHIRE. 58.— Henley- on- Thames ( Co.).— 2nd inst., by housebreaking ( forcing back door, bodily pressure). — String of gold beads ; gold crescent brooch, set pearls ; long gold watch chain, with trinkets attached ; long Rhine stone do., 2yds. in length ; silver neck do. ; gold neck do., with Maltese cross attached ; enamel and gold pendant; gold do. ; Brazilian do. ; purse containing 12s. lOJd. ; 3 pearl rings ; 2 turquoise do. ; ivory brooch, engraved flowers ; long gold chain ; gold locket, diamond centre ; several small trinkets; lady's silver keyless watch, white face, gold hands. Inf. to Supt. Wastie, Henley- on- Thames. LANCASHIRE. 56.— Liverpool ( City).— 2nd or 3rd inst., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window with instrument).— Set of silver fish carvers, chased ; 3 silver fish knives ; 3 silver fish forks, chased ; 3 silver fruit spoons, chased, in black leather case, 18 x 6in., plush lined ; 4 silver fruit spoons, chased, in leather case, 12 x 6in., plush lined ; 5 silver gilt fruit spoons, chased ; silver liqueur stand, con- W ARWICKSHIRE. 59.— Leamington ( Boro.).— 3rd inst., by house- breaking ( forcing back door with instrument).— Gent's diamond ring, very old, engraved stirrup, saddle, hunting cap and crop, diamond set therein ! lady's gold hoop do., set 5 small diamonds ; oval gold pendant, set turquoise ; long gold chain, plain gold cross'attached ; lady's short gold do., Friday, December 14, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. flexible tassel attached ; lady's long neckchain, alternate link and ball; lady's gold locket chain, set blue stones ; gold bracelet, containing hair and photographs of male and female, set crystal and pearls ; gold chain do., heart shaped locket attached ; gold do., set diamond and compart- ment for photo ; gold brooch, set crystals ( trefoil) ; do., set diamonds ; old gold do., set rubies; gold do., pink stone in centre ; pair old earrings, with gold tassels ; old paste cross, about lin. long ; lady's gold keyless watch, L. C. M. on back ; lady's gold expanding wristlet do., believed German make ; large metal do., Scott, Buchanan Street, engraved on back; plain gold bracelet; and £ 1 3s. 6d. Inf. to the C. C., Leamington. WILTSHIRE. , S 60.— Trowbridge ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., at Steeple Ashton.— Gent's B. S. A. All Black bicycle, frame No. 14145, gold lines, 28in. frame, 26in. wheels, extra wide mudguards, Brooks saddle, rubber pedals, Dunlop tyre rear, no name on front tyre, plated pump and carrier attached, may have a front oil lamp attached.— Suspicion is attached to A Soldier, b. 1898, short ; wearing a greatcoat, carrying haversack or kit bag. Inf. to Supt. Underwood, Trowbridge. WORCESTERSHIRE . 61.— Halesowen ( Co.).— 2nd inst., by house- breaking, at Cakemore.— 9ct. curb bracelet with small padlocks ; 22ct. ring ; 18ct. snake do. ; 18ct. do., set diamond and 2 rubies ; 9ct. do., set diamond and 10 rubies ; 9ct. safety brooch, ruby in centre ; gold neckchain, long ; gold scarf- pin with flower, rose pattern, embossed ; black oxydized watch ; gent's fawn raincoat ; gent's jacket, C. W. Rose on tab ; silk handkerchief. Inf. to Supt. Walters, Halesowen. DEATH. 62.— Elgan Grant Pearson, C. R. O. No. 17504- 20, died in Winchester Prison, 3- 9- 23. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and housebreaking at BIRMINGHAM, CARDIFF, PORTSMOUTH and on C. 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. L as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 63.— P Division.— 3rd or 4th inst., " Rover," 1922 model. XK- 7381. Chassis and Engine Nos. 10095. 14 H. P. Touring four seater body. Colour green. Upholstered green. Electric self starter. One door has letter A. scratched thereon. Excise Licence 30- 1- 23, attached. Loser holds Registra tion Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 64.— B Division.— 1st inst., " Coulsdon B.," solo, 1920 model. XK- 5260. Frame No. 1134. Engine No. L. 1539. 2f H. P. Chain- cum- belt drive. Colour blue and black. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 23. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. LANARKSHIRE. 65.— Glasgow ( City).—" Belsize," Case No. 87, 30- 11- 23. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 66.— Northampton ( Co.)'.—" Belsize Bradshaw," Case No. 36, 3- 12- 23. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 67.— N Division.— Is anything known of the following motor cycle having been stolen ?— 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, December 19, 1923. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES— contd. " Quadrant," solo. PA- 3257. Frame and engine Nos. 971. Chain drive. Shackle bolts for sidecar attachod to frame. Colour— frame black, picked out gold. Tank silver, picked out blue. Bosch magneto, No. 1403750 Z. E. 1. Wheels 26in. x 2Jin. Dunlop tyfos. Brakes— front rim, rear belt rim. A. A. badge, No. 281571. Magneto lever on side of tank. Lucas acetylene head lamp. No Excise Licence. 76.— John Edward Bibbys, C. R. O. No. 12533- 19, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 27- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 15, 23- 11- 23. 77.— William Shaw, C. R. O. No. 5709- 23, was, at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 26- 11- 23, discharged. See Case No. 21, 23- 11 - 23. 78.— John Robson, C. R. O. No. 12530- 19, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 27- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 14, 23- 11- 23. RE- CONVICTIONS. 68.- William Orme, C. R. O. No. 17656- 18, was sentenced at Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 3- 12- 23, to 2 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud and attempted fraud ( worthless cheque). See Case No. 142, 30- 11- 23. 69.— William Pearce, C. R. O. No. S/ 124344, appeared at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 26- 11- 23, on a charge of larceny, when the case was adjourned generally. See Case No. 28, 3- 10- 23. 70.- William Gould, C. R. O. No. 7678- 18, was, at Liverpool ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 30- 11- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. A case of larceny from Liverpool ( City) was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 8, 3- 12- 23. 71— John Wilson, C. R. O. No. 979- 06, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Q. Sess., 6- 11- 23, to 5 mos. impt. for shopbreaking and larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 42, 29- 8- 23. 72.- Robert Deakin, C. R. O. No. 15749- 19, was sontenced at Nottingham ( City) Q. Sess., 6- 11- 23, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 72, 7- 9- 23. 73. Charles Frederick Kilsby Holmes, C. R. O. No. 20071- 22, was, at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 3- 12- 23, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. for larceny. See Case No. 38, 30- 11- 23. 74. Cecilia Sneddon, C. R. O. No. 24194- 20, was, at Edinburgh ( City) Pol. Ct., 21- 11- 23, fined 10s. or 5 days impt. See Case No. 19, 26- 11- 23. 75.— Harold Stott, C. R. O. No. 7678- 16, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Ct., 22- 11- 23, to 18 mos. impt. for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 42, 31- 10- 23. 79.— Samuel Wassall, C. R. O. No. S/ 91442, was sentenced at Birmingham Sess., 26- 11- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 38, 12- 10- 23. 80.— John Simpson Don, C. R. O. No. 18815- 22, was sentenced at Dumfries Sheriff Ct., 4- 12- 23, to 60 days impt. See Case No. 34, 30- 11- 23. 81.— Agnes Crisp, C. R. O. No. 1901- 17, was sentenced at Stafford ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 4- 12- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 5- 12- 23. 82.— Daniel Harris, C. R. O. No. 170- 18, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Q. Sess., 6- 11- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 30, 31- 10- 23. 83— Valentine Thomas Silverside, C. R. O. No. 12797- 18, was, at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 30- 11- 23, discharged and handed over to the Stockport Pol., sentenced at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 4- 12- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for cyclestealing. See Case No. 35, 28- 11- 23. 84- Andrew Baker, C. R. O. No. S/ 81034, Case No. 127, 26- 10- 23. Conviction quashed by Court of Criminal Appeal, 3- 12- 23. 85.— Arthur Davidson, C. R. O. No. 1481- 12, was sentenced at Stratford P. Sess. ( L.), 30- 11- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for being a suspected person, found on enclosed premises ( P. C. Act). Pre. con. of larceny, housebreaking and minor offences at NORTHLEACH, NEWPORT ( MON.), KNUTS- FORD ( Arthur Davidson), BIRMINGHAM ( George Wilson) and on S and Y. Has also con. for military offence. 86.- William Hepworth, C. R. O. No. 6189- 20, was sentenced at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L.), 3- 12- 23, to 7 days impt. See Case No. 141, 30- 11- 23. 87.— Lawrence McDonald, C. R. O. No. S/ 140151, was, at York ( City) Pol.' Ct., 29- 11- 23, discharged. See Case No. 32,21- 11- 23. Friday, December 7, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 RE- CONVICTIONS - continued. 88 — Thomas Charles Hopkins, C. R. O. No. 13972- 23, was sentenced at Pontypridd P. Sess., 5- 12- 23, to 10, 10, 10 10 and 10 days impt. ( conc.) and Borstal licence revoked, for fraud ( 5 cases). See Case No. 23, 26- 11- 23. 89.— Arthur Benjamin James Stacey, C. R. O. No. 7682- 22, was, at Derby ( Co.) P. Sess., 30- 11- 23, fined £ 3 for larceny. See Case No. 50, 28- 11- 23. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 90.— F Division.— Case No. 93, 30- 11- 23, cancelled. Woman identified. LANCASHIRE. 92— Oldham ( Boro.).— Since 15- 10- 23.— John Lindley Partington, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7261, MISSING. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— G Division— Case No. 103, 14- 11- 23, can- celled. Walter Charles Finden found. b. 1896, 5ft. 4m., c. and h. fair, second rt. finger stiff, springy gait; dress, It. sports coat, dk. grey trousers, velour hat, heavy grey overcoat ( with belt at back). Was in London on or about 9th ult., when he stated he was returning to Oldham by road. Suffers from fits of depression. Inf. to the C. C., Oldham. Primed and Published fur Hie Majesty's Stationery Office by tl. e Receiver for the Metiopoiitan Police District. New Scotland Yaid, London, S. W. I.