THE POLICE • GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, JULY 14, 1924. No. 81, VOL. XI. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed ae directed thereon In all oases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W T. F. HORWOOD The Commissioner oj Police oj the Metropolis, APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— F Division.— For indecently assaulting girl 9 yrs.— Colonel Henry Vere Fane Benet, C. B. E., b. 1869, 5ft. 10in., c. ruddy, h. and e. grey ; dress, brown mixture suit, soft felt hat, military appearance. Native of London. Warrant ^ ssued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— M Division.— For stealing motor car, Case No. 71, 30- 4- 24 ( recovered).— Alfred Richard Jarvis, alias Higginson, b. 1894, _ 5ft. 8in., pro- portionate build, h. fair, clean shaven; dress, grey sports coat, dk. trousers, grey tweed cap, shoes. With George Ayling, O PTO. No. 4662- 14, awaiting trial at the C. L. S., stole the car left unattended in the street. Inf. to C. R. O. houses and travel from place to place repairing door mats and singing in public houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Aves, Bakewell. ESSEX. 4.— Grays ( Co.).— For stealing £ 40.— Wallis Holman Lynch, aliases Wallis Homan Lynch and Walter Homan Lynch, C. R. O. No. 17690- 23, b. 1899, 5ft. 7in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey, scar top of head ; dress, striped grey suit, grey Trilby hat, soft collar, boots. A ship's steward ; native of Jersey. Has cons, for housebreaking, larceny and a minor offence in SOUTH AFRICA. Made acquaintance of loser's daughter, promised marriage, visited loser's house during her absence, stole'the money and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Bakewell ( Co.).— For stealing from offertory boxes, at Darley Dale Church, 15- 6- 24.- William King, l>. 1889, 5ft. 3 or 4in., thin build, clean shaven ; dress, dk. clothes, cap, muffler, white apron rolled round waist, fairly respectable appearance. Was accompanied by Bridget King ( not wanted), b. 1884 to 1894, tall, c. fresh ; dress, dk. plaid skirt, dk. jacket ( believed grey), black hat ( trimmed red flowers) ; and in possession of a pram with ver3T wide wheels. Frequent lodging YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 5. - Withernsea ( Co.).— William Craig, Case No. 52, 9- 7- 24, is identical with William Craig Barr, C. R. O. No. S/ 158952, b. 1886, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar 1. of head, A. J. S. B., heart and arrow rt. forearm. Native of Haggsthorn Pre. con. of fraud at MALDON and COLCHESTER. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Withernsea. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, July 14, 1924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY. WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 6.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— A Division ease— till 16th inst., charged with fraud. Traded as George Woodhead & Sons, 45A, Albert Square, Stratford, and 307, Katherine Road, East Ham, as General Merchants. Buyers, Shippers, Importers and Exporters, obtained goods, mostly sanitary fittings, electric cables, etc., disposed of same to dealers and failed to forward payment.— Samuel Coster, alias Samuel Stephen Coster, C. R. O. No. 16723- 21, b. 1875, 5ft. 4in., stout build, c. fresh, h. and moustache brown ( turning grey), e. brown, walks quickly, scar 1st r. finger ; dress, blue suit, collar and tie, gre}' Trilby hat, boots. An engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of conspiracy on W.— George Woodhead, C. R. O. No. S/ 98230, b. 1878, 5ft. 8Jin stout build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, fair mous- tache ; dress, blue mixture suit, grey cap, collar and tie, brown boots ; smart appearance. Pre. con. of unlawful wounding and fraud on H and J. 7.— At East Dereham ( Co.), charged as Alfred Poole with fraud Alfred Charles Poole. C. R. O. No. S/ 6285, b. 1881, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, scar forehead and back of neck. A tailor; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and a minor offence on J and N. 8.— Remanded at Fareham ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 14th inst,, charged as George Barker with house- breaking— Horace Barker, C. R. O. No. 13835- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clasped hands, heart, true love 1. forearm. A gardener ; native of Winchester. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, fraud, cyclestealing and a minor offence at SOUTHAMPTON. BOURNE- MOUTH, NEWCASTLE and RICHMOND. 9.— Remanded at Swindon ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst., charged with housebreaking.— Arthur James Deacon, C. R. O. No. 13205- 21, b. 1896, 5ft. 4in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at ANDOVER. 10— Remanded at Gravesend ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 16th inst., charged with larceny.— John Hadfield, C. R. O. No. 13868- 19, b. 1873, 5ft. 3£ in.. c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A spinner; native of Glossop. Pre. con. of larceny and receiving at BOLTON. 11.— Remanded at Fareham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 14th inst,. charged as William Johnson with housebreaking.— James Derham, C. R. O. No. 17380- 21, b. 1904, 5ft, 6iin., c. swarthy, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny on P. 12.— Remanded at Warrington ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst,, charged with housebreaking.— Arthur Samuel Hitchcox, aliases Arthur Hitchcox and Aubrey Vernon, C. R. O. No. 4670- 20, b. 1902, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. and e. ( wears rimless eye- glasses) brown, scar bridge of nose, stroke back 1. hand ; dress, brown suit. A pantryman ; native of Banbury. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, fraud on railway, attempted shopbreaking and minor offences at WATFORD, BIRMINGHAM, MACCLESFIELD ( Arthur Samuel Hitchcox) and on E, S, W, X and Y. Harold Holt ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1904, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, coal mark rt. forehead. A wiredrawer.— George Sidney Harris ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1902, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar rt. forehead and chin. A fitter. These men have discussed acting as bogus telephone inspectors, and on night of 8th inst., returned to their lodgings with portmanteau containing riding breeches, and smashed a quantity of spoons, jugs, etc., and a bottle of whiskey ( believed Spey Royal). Found in their possession :— Pair of thin red rubber gloves, marked 8| on wrist, new ; oblong red rubber tobacco pouch, new; leather, lined with rubber tobacco pouch, semi- circular ; cheap canvas case of pencils, pens, etc. ; 2 cheap Ornema keyless watches, gilt case and dial ; 1 cheap metal chain with red stone pendant ; old silver chain, curb pattern ; Onoto fountain pen; Pento do.; metal telescopic pen and pencil holder ; 2 electric torches ( 1 round, 1 flat) ; 2 bone handled pocket knives, sportsman's pattern ; cheap cardboard attache- case ; pencil, screw type, with heliotrope stone in end ; 2 tooth brushes, yellow celluloid, Extra Good Quality and Absolutely Secure. 13.— Remanded at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct, till 18th inst., charged with incurring debt by fraud.— George James Lincoln Netherton, alias Frederick George Cooper, C. R. O. No. 2864- 16, b. 1876, 6ft. 1 Jin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue. Pre. con. of minor offences on F. APPREHENSIONS. 14— Derbyshire, Alfreton ( Co.).— Arthur Harris, C. R. O. No. 12684- 23, Case No. 11, 23- 4- 24. 15— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Co.).— Francis Sweeney, Case No. 116, 21- 11- 23. Monday, July 14, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS— con! in ued. 16.— Derbyshire, Derby ( Co.).— James Connelly, C. R. O. No. 9804- 24, Case No. 1, 7- 7- 24. 17— Hampshire, Aldershot ( Co.)— Henry Feltham, Case No. 109, 16- 5- 24. is— Hampshire, Aldershot ( Co.) Ernest Matthews and Bessie Matthews, Case No. 12, 28- 5- 24. 19. Hampshire, Aldershot ( Co.).— Ernest Gray, Case No. 108, 4- 6- 24, and on 16- 6- 24, bound over in £ 5 for 6 mos. and pay £ 3 3s. costs. Now C. R. O. No. 9943- 24. 20.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Arthur Samuel Hitchcox, C. R. O. No. 4670- 20, Case No. 8 11- 7- 24. See also Case No. 12 current issue. 21 — Lancashire, Wigan ( Co.).— Robert Howarth, C. R. O. No. 20779- 20, Case No. 76, 9- 7- 23, and remanded till 18th inst. 22.— Sussex • ( East), Brighton ( Boro.).— George James Lincoln Netherton, C. R. O. No. 2864- 16, Case No. 178, 9- 7- 24. See also Case No. 13 current issue. , 23.- Sussex ( East), Haywards Heath ( Co.).— Victor Alexander, Case No. 90, 7- 5- 24. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 24.— Cardiff ( City).— 9th inst., by burglary ( kitchen window insecure).— 18ct. wristlet watch, gold hands, glass broken ; gent's silver do., black hands ; gent's silver wrist do., black hands, figure 12 red, attached to a white leather strap ; do., luminous dial, glass broken ; 18ct. cluster ring, diamonds set in platinum ; 18ct. do., set diamond ; silver pocket fruit knife, pearl handle ; lady's silver purse, clasp fastening, silver chain attached ; pair of gold rim spectacles ; amber bead necklet, gold clasp ; amber bangle, entw ined with plat - inum ; heavy gold curb chain pattern do., in small black case, gold coloured plush lining. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. HAMPSHIRE. 25.— Aldershot ( Co.).— ith or 5th inst,, from barracks.— Silver wrist watch, No. 502107, Swiss make ; small pink case, containing 4 white mother- o'- pearl waistcoat buttons with gold rings ; do., containing 3 pearl and gold studs ; small blue do., containing two gold studs, pair of sleeve- links ( stag's teeth mounted in gold), pair gold and green enamel do., 2 gold tie- pins, with woodcock on one, duck on the other, with emerald heads, silver half- hunter wrist watch ( with ring and gold and platinum chain for evening dress). Inf. to Supt. Da vies, Aldershot. 26.— Eastleigh ( Co.).— 8th or 9th inst., by shop- breaking ( removing pane of glass at back).— Five packets of Player's cigarettes ( 20) ; 4 do. ( 10) ; 4 do. Will's Gold Flake cigarettes ; 5 do. Turf ; 5 do. Craven A ; 6 do. Drumhead ; 8 do. Star ; 6 large do. Derby ; 3 parts of a box of Woodbine do. ; 2 half ounces of Toby tobacco ; 3 half ounces of Coolie Cut do. ; 1 packet of Swan vestas ; 2 dozen Blue Cross matches ; lib. of Red and Green chocolates ; and 3s. 6d. Inf. to Supt. Deacon, Eastleigh. KENT. 27.— Tonbridge ( Co.).— One of Two Men. Case No. 82, 30- 6- 24, is identical with Harry Slater, aliases Harry Davis and Charles Henry Slader, C. R. O. No. U15- 08, Case No. 97, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1888, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. It. brown ( bald top), e. grey, clasped hands, heart back rt. hand, female, clasped hands, True Love 1. forearm, I. L. H. A. back 1. hand. A painter; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, cyclestealing, wounding and minor offences at SOUTHAMPTON ( Henry Davis) and on C. O . B, D y> M and V. - lyif. to Acting Supt, Fuller, Tonbridge. LANCASHIRE. 28.— Skerton ( Co.).— 27th ult., from an invalid's chair, at Haysham.— Dk. ' brown skunk fur collar, about Hyds. long, 4 strands, V- shape at back, fastens with silk loop and fur button, also with hook and ejre ( hook broken). Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton. SHROPSHIRE. • 29.— Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— Case No. 51, 4- 7- 24, cancelled. William Farmer not now suspected. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, April 30, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Cycle recovered at Wellington, having been sold by Arthur Yates ( no pre. con. traced), in custody for cyclestealing. SUFFOLK ( WEST). 30.— Newmarket ( Co.).— Silver watch, keyless, black hands, top pulls up to regulate hands. Inf. to Supt. Cole, Newmarket. 31.-— Newmarket ( co.).— 3rd inst., from a garage. — Pair of binoculars, size 6x, Warner & Swasey and broad arrow stamped on both sides, thin brown leather lanyard attached. Inf. to Supt. Cole, Newmarket. WORCESTERSHIRE. 32.— Worcester ( City).— 8th inst., by house- breaking ( kitchen window left open).— Lady's 9ct. Geneva watch, keyless, Roman numerals, chased at back, blue and gold enamel round dial ; 9ct. chain, 8in. long, seal at each end ; 18ct. half- hoop ring, set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, claw setting ; do., set 2 pearls, ruby in centre ; 22ct. plain wedding do., worn rather thin ; one- drop earring, about an inch long, 3 diamonds and pear shaped peridot set 15ct. ; 9ct. pencil- case, chased ; ebony walking- stick, silver mounted knob ; old- fashioned gold brooch, oval, with filigree work round edge, blue transparent stone in centre ; do., large oval, pink stone in c^ cre ; necklet, single row of seed pearls, 14in. long, plain gold clasp ; do., double row of seed pearls, 14in. long, blue enamel clasp ; gent's fawn rain- coat, Raglan sleeves, without lining ; pair of gent's boots, K make, size 7, had been repaired. A pair of worn brown shoes ( gent's), size 7, was left behind in the house. Inf. to the C. C., Worcester. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 33.— Doncaster ( Boro.).— 2nd inst., from an office.— 7 £ 5 notes ; and £ 1 7s. 9d. Inf. to the C. C., Doncaster. PROPERTY FOUND. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 34. — Huddersfield ( Boro.).— 28th May, 1924, abandoned.— Gent ' s bicycle, brush black enamelled, transfer The Field on front and under cross bar of frame, 22in. frame, Palmer Roadster tyre rear, Pericle front with North Western patch, straight rusty handle- bars, cork grips with white celluloid each end, celluloid mudguard front, tin rear, pull- up front brake, free wheel, rubber pedal left, rat- trap right, poor and rusty condition. Inf. to the C. C., Huddersfield. RE- CONVICTIONS. 35. Gwilym Haydon Griffiths, C. R. O. No. 1908- 99, was sentenced at Carmarthen ( Co.) Q. Sess., 4- 7- 24, to 5 yrs. pen. for larceny ( 4 cases). See Case No. 52, 20- 6- 24. 36. - Henry Haslam. C. R. O. No. 976- 14, was sentenced at Blackburn Q. Sess., 4- 7- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 16, 30- 4- 24. 37. Walter Macdonald, C. R. O. No. 316- 11. was sentenced at Surrey Q. Sess.," 3- 7- 24, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 41, 18- 6- 24. 38.— John Brown, C. R. O. No. 2022- 09, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Q. Sess., 19- 6- 24, to 2 mos. impt., for larceny ( trick) ( 3 cases). See Case No. 23, 3- 3- 24. 39.— Herbert Smith, C. R. O. No. 387- 09, was sentenced at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) P. Sess., 4- 7- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 13, 4- 7- 24. 40 — Arthur Morris, C. R. O. No. 2000- 01, was, at Birmingham Sess., 10- 7- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 34, 23- 5- 24. 41. - Alfred John Thomas, C. R. O. No. 1305- 14, was, at Birmingham ( City) Sess., 10- 7- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 29, 9- 5- 24." 42 — Edward Bridson, C. R. O. No. 9237- 21, was sentenced at Ampthill ( Co.) P. Sess., 10- 7- 24, to 83 days impt. See Case No. 26, 9- 7- 24. Monday, July 14, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. RE- CONVICTIONS— con tin ued. 43 — Robert Lewis, C. R. O. No. 18793- 21, was sentenced at Berkeley ( Co.) P. Sess., 8- 7- 24, to 2 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.) for cyclestealing and larceny. See Case No. 21, 4- 7- 24. 44 — George Edward Jay, C. R. O. No. S/ 49334, was, at Kingston P. Sess. ( L.), 10- 7- 24, fined £ 5 and £ 2 2s. costs, for larceny— welshing ( 3 cases). See Case No. 20, 7- 7- 24. 45.— Frederick Ingham, C. R. O. No. 422- 05, was, at Preston Sess., 3- 7- 24, acquitted. See Case No. 25, 25- 6- 24. 46.— Edward James Massen, C. R. O. No. 11639- 21, was sentenced at Kings Lynn ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 10- 7- 24, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 160, 9- 7- 24. 47.— Alfred George Sanders, ('. R. O. No. 20067- 22, was sentenced at C. L. S., 8- 7- 24, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 27- 6- 24. 48.— James Griffiths, C. R. O. No. 14945- 15, was sentenced at Berkeley ( Co.) P. Sess., 8- 7- 24, to 2 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.) for cyclestealing and larceny. See Case No. 21, 4- 7- 24. 49 — Jack Hibberd, C. R. O. No. No. 11782- 22, was sentenced at Woolwich Pol. Ct. ( L.), 7- 7- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 164, 9- 7- 24. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 50.— C Division.— For forgery.— Archibald Frank Hobbs, alias E. G. West, C. R. O. No. 76- 07, b. 1877, 5ft, 4iin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, plausible, Jewish appearance ; dress, dk. grey suit, brown Trilby hat, boots. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of forgery, embezzlement and uttering forged order on G, J, and T. Called on loser, tendered letter purport- ing to be from his employer in vicinity ( false) and obtained various sums of money amounting to £ 17 10s. on Bill of Exchange, which on enquiry was found to be a forgery. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 51.— Buxton ( Co.).— For stealing pair of K boots from hotel shed, 9th or 10th inst.— William Shedley, b. about 1894, 5ft. 8 or 9in., thin build, c. pale, clean shaven ; dress, grey coat and vest, brown trousers, It. brown velour hat, soft collar, probably stolen boots. In possession of a small monkey and pedlar's certificate, No. 1120, issued 9- 8- 23, by Derby ( Co.) Police. Sells lead pencils, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Else, Buxton. KENT. 52.— Tonbridge ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), £ 13. — William Connelly, b. about 1894, 5ft. 9 or lOin., c. fair, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, blue suit and cap, or may wear flannel trousers. Native of Scotland. Obtained situation as indoor servant through National Soldiers and Sailors Office, of Westminster, stole the money and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Fuller, Tonbridge. LANCASHIRE. 53. Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) £ 14, between 6th and 10th inst.— Walter Depas, alias Piper, b. 1905, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium builcl, c. fresh ( freckled), h. red and curly, clean shaven ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey trousers, or fawn and grey herring- bone suit, boots. Stole the money belonging to a fellow lodger, during his temporary absence. _ Warrant issued. yinf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 54 — Bury ( po.).— For obtaining 3s. by false pretences, at Heywood, 9th inst.— A Man, b. 1902 or 1903, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slender build, c. and h. dk., believed clean shaven, Lancashire accent; dress, dk. shabby suit and cap. Called on the aggrieved person ( a piano dealer), and stated that he was a traveller for R. Kay & Coy., Acid Manufac- turers, Wigan, and that he was selling a liquid composed of acid and water for cleaning brass. He produced a bottle of the liquid and a cloth from his pocket and demonstrated with same on the brass portions of a piano. He then induced aggrieved person to pay him 3s. for two bottles of the liquid, which he took from a parcel on the carrier of his bicycle. He rode away on the cycle, and it was afterwards ascertained that the bottles THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, July 14, 1924. LATER INFORMATION— continued. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. contained only water, and that the firm mentioned does not exist. Wan- ant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 5").— Church ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 40 by false pretences, at Rishton, 4th January, 1924.— Arthur Whittle, I). 1889, about 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It, brown, e. blue, clean shaven. Advertised a fish and chip business for sale. Aggrieved person answered the advertisement and subsequently purchased the business, which Whittle alleged was free from debt, It was later ascer- tamed that there was a bill of sale in existence on the shop fittings to the amount of £ 40. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Church. 56.— Warrington ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, 8th and 10th inst. — A Man, b. about 1901, oft. 8in., c. pale, h. brown, clean shaven, walks with toes turned inwards, believed regimental badge on forearm ; dress, pepper and salt sports coat, flannel trousers, grey socks, no waistcoat, striped collar and shirt, grey cap, brown shoes. Stated he was employed by a firm of printers and had come to Warrington to teach a soldier at the barracks how to use a printing press ( false), left the house at 9 a. m. on 10th inst. and has not been seen since. After his departure 4s. was missed from a drawer in a bed- room which he shared with another lodger. Also suspected of stealing motor cycle, Case No. 70 current issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. » 57.— Wigan ( Co.).— For obtaining food, And lodgings by false pretences at Ince, 7th inst. A Man who gave name of Tommy, b. about 1889, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk., small dk. moustache ; dress, dk. suit, wing collar, black tie, slate coloured Trilby hat, boots, respectable appearance. Called on loser, said he was a traveller for Levers and would be in district for 6 mos. En- gaged lodgings, said he had left his motor cycle and sidecar and luggage at local garage. Following day said he had a friend who could supply sugar very cheaply and loser gave him 9s. Left house saying he would send the sugar and failed to return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 58.— Remanded at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.)— P Division case— till 17th inst., charged with larceny.— With Edith Woodyatt ( in custody), stole and received jewellery, etc., from the house where Woodyatt was employed as general servant. Samuel Cottam. C. R. O. * No. 142- 23, b. 1889, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, scar rt. eyebrow ; dress, navy blue trousers, dk. grey coat, no waistcoat, black striped soft collar, black and white check tie, white shirt with red stripe, grey check cap, boots. A waiter ; native of Shrewsbury. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, larceny and cyclestealing at AYLESBURY ( Cyril Jones), CHURCH STRETTON ( Henry Cotton) and on M and R, APPREHENSIONS. 59.— Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury ( Co.).— Frederick Hough. C. R. O. No. S/ 148730, Case No. 1, 6- 7- 15, at Wakefield, charged as Frederick Grey with obtaining food and lodging by false pretences. 60.— Lancashire. Old Trafford ( Co.).— Nellie Turner. C. R. O. No. 20618- 23, Case, No. 120, 11- 1- 24, on L., charged with indecency. 61. Yorkshire ( N. R.), Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— Arthur Blenkensopp, Case No. II, 7- 7- 24. 62.— Yorkshire ( N. R.), Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— Arthur Blenkensopp, Case No. 9, 2- 6- 24. PROPERTY STOLEN. FLINTSHIRE. 63.— Rhyl ( Co.).— 7th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen door) at Axton.— Gent's 18ct. English lever watch, by Russell ; 18ct. curb,. sovereign, dated 1897, attached; lady's 9ct. cigarette - case ; chain, with 9ct. match- box ; platinum chain, with heart shaped pendant attached, set emeralds and diamonds ; 18ct. ring, set 4 diamonds, leaf pattern ; cross do., set 3 diamonds ; 18ct. do., set 5 diamonds and 3 rubies ; do., set 5 opals ; 18ct. opal bar brooch, set 5 opals and emeralds ; aquamarine Monday, July 21, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 125 LATER INFORMATION - continued. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. pendant, earrings to match, set in platinum ; gent's 18ct. ring, set large diamond: 3 pairs gold cuff- links ( 1 pair single diamond); gent's platinum chain, with swivel for watch ; 3 or 4 small brooches, gold ; 2 plain silver candle- sticks, square base : silver snuff- box ; silver coffee pot, milk jug, sugar basin and tray, plain design ; and about £ 52 10s. Inf. to Supt. Lindsay, Ryyl. HAMPSHIRE. 04.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 10th inst., by house- breaking.— Gent's old- fashioned silver watch, W. L. scratched inside case ; gent's silver Walt- ham do. , 1 hand missing ; small gold chain, made from parts of 2 other chains. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. 65.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 11th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking glass of front door).— Lady's gold expanding wrist watch, gold face, expanding gear broken ; gent's silver wristlet do., Garfield on face, silver wrist band attached ; set of gold cuff- links, half plain and half chased, believed 18ct. ; lady's gold brooch, blue stone in centre, broken at back ; plain gold bangle, safety chain broken ; gold locket and chain, 2 photos of gentlemen inside ; gent's double case silver watch, silver curb chain attached ; gold bar tie- pin. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. & Webb ; small do., in case, Maker Mappin, Paris ; small do., Maker believed Mappin, had an inscription thereon To Charles Rundle from the Devon and Cornwall Female Orphans Asylum ; case silver plated dessert knives and forks, embossed with fruit, mother- o'- pearl handles : case silver plated fish knives and forks ; 9ct. brooch, bar with cross on it: gent's suit, grey ; gent's do., grey flannels : suit- case, dk. brown fibre, leather corners, bound with metal.— Suspicion is attached to Four Men : lst, dressed in brown suit.— 2nd. about 6ft. ; dress, navy blue suit, grey cap.— 3rd, about oft. 6in., Jewish appearance ; dress, grey suit.— 4th, about 5ft. lin., wore horn rimmed spectacles, Jewish appearance ; dress, grey suit. In possession of Sunbeam or Standard motor car. Inf. to Supt. Daws, Chertsey. 08.— Chertsey ( Co.).— 9th inst., by burglary ( forcing window with instrument), at Weybridge. — 4 silver photo frames ( 2 chased, 2 plain) ; do. stand to hold smelling salts bottle ; 2 do. ash- trays, shape of shells ; 6 do. articles, various sizes, including casket ( small) ; 2 do. pepper- pots ; 2 do. mustard- pots ; 1 do. sugar- basin, Queen Anne pattern; 1 do. milk- jug, Queen Anne patteni; do. kettle on stand, holds 1 pint, Queen Anne pattern ; 3 do. bowls, about 3in. across, round ; 1 do. coffee- pot ; do. calendar stand, small; pair gold rim spectacles ; new briar pipe with silver band, in case ; gent's bluish- grey overcoat, new, makers name on tab Adamson, Ltd., Sackville Street ; gent's umbrella, It. cane handle, gold mounted, H. to G. on handle ; partridge cane, silver mounted. Inf. to Supt. Daws, Chertse}'. KENT. ( id— Gravesend ( Boro.).— 10th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door, bodily pressure).— Gold Octagon expanding bracelet wrist- watch ; very old fashioned oval cameo brooch, cameo com posed of a number of small columns, row of pearls, round edge, gold back, inscription thereon In memory of Ingoldby ; new black morocco leather purse, containing 10s. Treasury note, and half- crown. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. SURREY. 07— Chertsey ( Co.).— 8th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking kitchen window), at Bagshot.— Metal travelling clock ( striking), make believed Mappin T 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. 1, as stolen, etc. :-- MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 69.- D Division.— 10th inst., " Salmson," 1924 model. OR- 2380. 9.5 H. P. Worm drive. Two THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, July 14, 1924. LATER INFORMATION— continued. MOTORS— continued. seater sports body. Colour red with black wings. Upholstery black imitation leather. Near front mudguard slightly bent. Cover of horn missing. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 24. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. LANCASHIRE. 70.— Warrington ( Boro.).— 10th or 11th inst., " Radco," solo. DJ- 2024. Frame No. A. 24221. Engine No. 24225. 2i H P. Belt drive. Colour all black, tank lined gold, Radco No. 2 thereon. Kick start. Two speeds. Wolsley studded tyres. Knee grips strapped on tank. Bulb horn. Acetylene lamp generator on handle- bars. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 24, attached. Loser holds Registra- tion Book. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 71.— Newport ( Boro.)— 9th or 10th inst., " New Imperial " solo. OE— 2813. Frame No. A. 4021. Engine No. 10612. 2j H P. Belt drive. Colour: frame black, tank green, lined white. Handle- bars bound with insulating tape. No. lamps. Excise Licence, expired 30- 6- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MQTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 72. A Division.— " Wolseley." Case No.[ 59, 11- 7- 24. KENT. 73.— Ashford ( Co.).—" New Hudson." Case No. 51, 7- 7- 24. MISCELLANEOUS. DORSETSHIRE. 74. Beaminster ( Co.).— On 29th June, a brown Ford motor van, bearing identification mark BC- 6516, registered in the name of Robert Calladine collided with a lad who was cycling in the same direction, smashing the bicycle, the lad narrowly escaped being killed. The driver, after telling the lad he might have been killed, stated he would see him next day and arrange for replacing the bicycle, and failed to do so. The present where- abouts of Robert Calladine, who travels as a hawker, is sought for the purpose of ascertaining the name and address of the driver of the car. with a view to proceedings being taken against him for driving to the danger of the public. Inf. to Supt. Beck, Beaminster. Printed and Published for Hie Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Monday, July 21, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 75.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Glossop Poor Law Institution, 7th inst,- Joseph Bull, C. R. C). No. 1161- 12, h. 1892. 4ft, llin.. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar centre of fore- head and neck, mole top of nose. A labourer : native of Osliston. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larcenv, eountinghousebreaking and minor offences at ASHBORNE, DERBY, WIRKSWORTII and BELPER. Inf. to above office. 76.— C Division.— For failing to answer indict- ment for warehousebreaking and being a h. c.— John Andrews, aliases Robert Smith, James Walker, John Walker and John Russell, C. R. O. No. 818- 02, Cases Nos. 97, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), and 24, 13- 6- 24, b. 1882, 5ft. Sin., stout build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven : dress, blue serge suit, soft collar, black tie, black Trilby hat, boots. A slater ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, attempted burglary, warehousebreaking, robbery with violence, pos- sessing housebreaking implements by night and minor offences at CANTERBURY ( John McAndrew) and on B, H, K, R and Y. Was admitted to bail and failed to surrender at C. L. S., 8th inst. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 77. H Division.— For stealing ( trick) diamond ring ( recovered).— Simon Waterman, alias David Charles Olsen, C. R. O. No. 4359- 20, b. 1899, 5ft, 6in.. slight build, c. dk., h. black, e. brown, clean shaven, scar top of head, Jewish appearance ; dress, brown suit with red stripe, It. fawn Trilby hat, brown suede shoes. A tailor; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny ( person) and larceny ( servant) on E. Became engaged to a young lady, borrowed £ 40 from her father to purchase an engagement ring, afterwards obtained possession of the ring under the pretence of having it altered. It was afterwards ascertained that he had sold it and absconded. Arrest is also sought on T Division for larceny ( trick). Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 78.- Reading ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, at Shinfield, 7- 5- 24— T. Atkinson, GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 « jh aliases Thomas Higginbottom and Thomas Gee, b. 1868, 6ft., medium build, h. sandy, e. blue, small ginger moustache : dress, grey or black breeches, blue overcoat with velvet coliar, grey Trilby hat, brown boots and gaiters. A farm manager. Falsely represented he was manager of two farms at. Ashton- under- Lyne, and induced loser to advance him above amount to pay his railway fare home, saying his cheque book and monej' had been stolen. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wiggins, Reading. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 79.— Chesham ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences, at Ainersham, 5th inst. A Man who gave name of H. Macey, alias Jenkins, b. 1884 to 1889, about 5ft. llin. r c. fresh, clean shaven, Scotch accent; dress, It, suit, It. Trilby hat, collar, tie, fawn overcoat, respectable appearance. Called on publican, stated he had bee n sent by local doctor to stay over week end as he had business to transact with the doctor ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Field, Chesham. DERBYSHIRE. 80.— Derby ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of Arthur Smith, b. about 1901, 5ft. 7 or 8in., thin build, h. dk., e. blue, clean shaven, lame rt. leg ; dress, brown coat and vest, grey striped trousers, It. cap, no collar, boots. Took lodgings, 4th inst., saying he had come from Norwich, and had obtained work at local printers ( false), also that he had left, his luggage at station. Left hi) use, 7th inst., saying he was going to work, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inrjo^ the C. C., Derby. ESSEX. xl. - Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For obtaining Marconiphone wireless set and £ 2 15s. 6d. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 28th ult.— Ralph Sidney Howard, b. about 1876, 5ft. 4in., thick build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, round face, Jewish appearance ; dress, brown suit, bowler hat, stiff collar, tie, carried walking- stick. An engineer. Formerly resided in Bristol, where he carried on business as Bristol Vulcan Electric and Oxy- acetylene Welding Company. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., 4Southend- on- Sea. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wed nesday, July 23, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 82.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 1st inst., lady's 18ct. ring, set 5 diamonds in platinum ; lady's 18ct. keeper do., chased hearts and ivy leaves ; lady's gold watch, Madonna in blue stones back of case ; long 18ct. neckchain, small links : gent's 18ct. albert, oblong gold locket attached, Jin. x £ in., containing photo of woman or child ; gent's wool vest; pair pants to match, stamped Leavy's, Stoke Newington ; and £ 4 las.— Arthur Roberts, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 10in„ slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit, grey Trilby hat. A motor driver. Took lodgings, stated he was a motor'driver and his employer staying elsewhere ( false). Absconded without paying for his lodgings and after lie had gone the property was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 83.— Neath ( Co.).— For stealing, at Port Talbot, 3rd inst., gent's silver watch, Waltham Mass make, plain dial, circle engraved on back ; gent's black rubber mackintosh, fit man 5ft. 9in. William Furlong, b. about 1894, e. fresh, h. It. brown, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit with white pin stripe, grey cap, collar, black tie, brown shoes and stolen mackintosh. A labourer ; native of Water- ford, to which place he may return. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Da vies, Neath. HERTFORDSHIRE. 84.— Hitchin ( Co.).— For obtaining quantity of scrap iron by fraud at Letchworth, 16th and 10th ult.— James Parsons, alias Anderton, b. about 1884, 5ft. 9 or 10in., h. brown ; dress, coarse check brown suit ( tight trousers). A horse dealer : native of Walsall. In possession of small black pony and high spring cart, harness with silver plated mounts, and accompanied by a woman and two men. Visits factories, purchases scrap iron or metal, presents card with T. Weir, Scrap Iron and Steel Merchant, etc., Bishop Street, Coventry, thereon, removes the metal and absconds without paying. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Hitchin. LANCASHIRE. 85.— Church ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 16s. 3d. by false pretences, 19th May. - Charles Herbert Dugdale, C. R. O. No. 304- 07, b. 1870, 5ft, 8in., c. . fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar centre of head and 1. cheek. A commission agent; native of Cheltenham. Pre. con. of fraud and lareenv at BLACKBURN, HALIFAX and COLNE. Called on loser, obtained an order for 250 bags which were supplied by a firm at Liverpool, by whom he- was employed as agent. Afterwards induced loser to pay the account which he failed to pay to the firm, and it was later ascertained that, he was not authorised to collect the account. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Church. 86.— Preston ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant), 3rd inst., box cart and set of harness ( recovered). Philip Clayburn, aliases Philip Claybourne and Tex Claiburne, b. about 1886, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, scar throat and each side of mouth, American accent ; dress, grey coat, no waistcoat, grey riding breeches, belt, dk. grey cap, muffler. Has been employed as stableman by Broncho Bills Circus. Was employed by loser as a carter, and instructed to deliver load of sacks, and afterwards sold the property in a public house and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Preston. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 87.— Newport ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences, 4th inst. McKay, alias Bill Hatherhall, b. about 1890, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, large lump 2nd rt. linger ; dress, navy blue suit ( wide trouser seams), soft collar with mauve stripe, knitted tie, It. fawn felt hat. brown boots. Took lodgings, said he was an acetylene welder and had come from Glasgow to work on new bridge. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. NORTHUMBERLAN D . Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For obtaining food and lodging bv false pretences.— Alexander Smith, alias Alexander Hay, b. 1901, 5ft. 10 or llin., slim build, c. fresh, h. ( curly) black, clean shaven ; dress, It . grey suit, grey cap or bowler hat, boots. Stated he had obtained employment with local firm of motor engineers ( false). In possession of business cards hearing name William Clark Steven. Is also wanted at Glasgow for forgery and embezzle- ment. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. 89.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For stealing bassoon ( recovered). — William E. Glen, 1 » . 1876, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, It. moustache ;) dress,^ navy^ blue suit, collar, black tie, Trilby hat, smart appearance. Joined a band, obtained possession of the instrument, pawned it and absconded. Will probably endeavour to obtain employment at collieries with a view to joining band as player or conductor. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne.