T H E police bb gaiette PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES MONDAY, JULY 21, 1924. No. 84, VOL. XI. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be £ 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 as directed thereon. In all cases 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 of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— E Division.— For stealing black and white satin coat and black satin dress.— Kate Patchett, aliases Queenie McDonald, Eva Johnson, Joan Denrese Grimes, Joan Grimes, Hilda Kate Patchett, Joan Clarke and Kate Clarke, C. R. O. No. S/ 169997, b. 1893, 5ft. l'iin., thin build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey; dress, black dress, brown straw hat, shoes. A servant; native of Boston. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, fraud, larceny and nrnor offences at SPALDING ( Kate Patchett), GUILDFORD ( Jean MacDonald), BOSTON ( Hilda Kate St. Clair), LINCOLN ( Hilda Kate Clark) and on M. P. D. Inf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 2.— Alfreton ( Co.).— For bastardy arrears amounting to £ 4 2s.— George Arthur Gibson, b. 1901, 5ft. 1 liin., c. sallow, h. black, e. grey, subject to epileptic fits ; dress, dk. grey suit, soft collar, knitted tie. A moulder; native of Loughborough. Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Derbyshire. KENT. 3.— Tunbridge Wells ( Boro.).— For bastardy arrears and costs amounting to £ 25 15s. 6d.— William Albert Morter, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 5 to 6in., medium build, h. dk., clean shaven. A chauffeur. Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tunbridge Wells. LANCASHIRE. 4.— Southport ( Boro.).— For obtaining motor car by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 16th inst.— John Bertram Meeley, b. about 1894, 5ft. 7in., c. and moustache fair, h. brown ; dress, heather mixture suit, collar, tie, brown shoes. In possession of 2 attache- cases ( 1 green, 1 brown). Called on a firm of car dealers, agreed to purchase car for £ 326 8s. 9d., tendered cheque for this amount on Lloyd's Bank, Ltd., 6, Pall Mall, S. W. I, No. C2W 112119. Meeley sold the car to another local dealer for £ 175, received open cheque which he immediately cashed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 5.— Newport ( Boro.). McKay, Case No. 87, 14- 7- 24, is identical with Frederick Lewis, C. R. O. No. 770- 15, Case No. 324, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1890, 5ft. 8iin„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, fleshy mole 1. cheek, 2nd, 3rd and 4th rt., 2nd and 3rd 1. fingers contracted. A miner; native of Wales. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestcaling at PONTYPRIDD ( William James Hatherall), YSTRAD ( William John Hatherall), SLEAFORD, MALVERN ( John 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, July 21, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Evans), BRECON, STRATFORD- ON- AVON, SHEERNESS ( Fred Lewis) and DORKING ( Frederick Lewis). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newport. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 6.— Beverley ( Boro.).— For forging and uttering cheque for £ 24 4s— G. Reives ( false), h. 1874 to 1884, 5ft. 4 or 5in., medium build, c. fresh ; dress, grey suit, respectable appearance. On 16th inst., called at Beverley Branch of Westminster Bank, and presented cheque for above amount made payable to G. Reives, endorsed cheque in presence of manager and received above amount. This cheque was paid by a local firm of auctioneers to a man named Reives, who lost it together with his wallet, containing other notes, and on discover- ing his loss went to the auctioneers whose repre- sentative accompanied him to the bank to have the cheque stopped, but on arrival there found it had already been cashed. Appears identical with one of Men, Case No. 86, 30- 5- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Beverley. b. 1902, 5ft. 3in., c. dk., h. brown, e. grey, scar under chin. A glazier; native of Pontypridd. Pre. con. of housebreaking, officebreaking, larceny, shopbreaking and a minor offence at BRIDG- WATER, POOLE and BLANDFORD. 10.— Norman France, Case No. 39, 18- 7- 24, is identical with Norman France, C. R. O. No. 18349- 22, b. 1902, 6ft., c. fresh, h. and e. dk. brown. Pre. con. of housebreaking at OTLEY ( Norman France) and CAMBRIDGE ( George Oldroyd).— Arthur James Jones, Case No. 39, 18- 7- 24, is identical with Arthur James Jones, alias Arthur Jones, C. R. O. No. 20852- 17, Case No. 426, Supplement A ( Vol. IX.), b. 1902, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, female's head rt., flags, Mother, tombstone 1. forearm. A baker ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of shop breaking, larceny, cyclestealing, embezzlement and housebreaking at LIVERPOOL, WALLASEY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD ( Arthur James Jones), CONGLETON ( John Howard) and on R and S. 11.— At Chichester ( Co.), charged as George Smith with burglary - Robert James Rayment, C. R. O. No. 4314- 22, b. 1899, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A fishmonger; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at DERBY and on G, N, T and W. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 7— Remanded at North Shields ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged as Alexander Vallance, with stealing overcoats from lobbies Alexander Thomson Blair Vallance, C. R. O. No. 16539- 23, b. 1891, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE. 8.— Remanded at Newcastle- upon- Tyne ( City) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with larceny.— Elizabeth Davies, C. R. O. No. 23657- 17, b. 1894, 5ft., c. pale, h. dark brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at OSWESTRY and ABERYSTWYTH. 9.— Awaiting trial at Middlesex Sess., commenc- ing 30th inst.— X Division case— charged as James Noyce, with attempting to break and enter and possessing housebreaking implements.— Henry Titheridge, alias J. Titheridge, C. R. O. No. 1463- 18, 12.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct.— T Division case— till 24th inst., charged with attempted fraud. Sent a messenger with a letter containing a worthless cheque, No. A. 83568, drawn on the London County Westminster and Parrs Bank, Chelsea Branch, 224, Kings Road, Chelsea. The cheque was taken from a book missed from an office at Pimlico in March.— James Henry Downie, C. R. O. No. 7966- 20, b. 1886, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, London accent ; dress, dk. grey trousers and jacket, grey cap, soft blue and white stripe collar, tie, boots. Pre. con. of larceny on V. 13.-— At Long Ashton ( Co.), charged as William Longdon with aiding and abetting Edward Heygens in breaking and entering a dwelling house.— William Moore, alias Smith, C. R. O. No. 10348- 15, b. 1895, 5ft. 6fin., c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue, scar under rt. and top of head, man's head rt. forearm. A hawker; native of Macclesfield. Pre. con. of horsestealing, cyclestealing, larceny and a minor offence at LEEK, GREAT MAL- VERN ( William Moore), DERBY, MACCLES- FIELD ( William Longdon) and WHITCHURCH ( William Holden). Monday, July 21, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 21 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 14.— Remanded at Oakham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 5th prox., charged as John Thomas Nattrass with larceny.— John Henry Nattrass, C. R. O. No. S/ 153675, b. 1896, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, mole rt. cheek and neck, scar 1. cheek, lost top 1st rt. finger. A rivet heater ; native of West Hartlepool. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at STOCKTON ( John Henry Nattrass) and MANCHESTER ( John Nattrass). 15.— At Goole ( W. R.), charged with larceny.— Fred Bate, C. R. O. No. 11705- 23, b. 1888, 5ft. 6iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A miner ; native of Hednesford. Pre. con. of larceny at WOLVER- HAMPTON. 20.— Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct, till 22nd inst,, charged with fraud.— Samuel Masser. C. R. O. No. 13004- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 2iin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of fraud at LEEDS. 21.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— B Division case— till 24th inst., charged as Arthur Dunham with larceny.— Edward Butler, C. R. O. No. 2086- 11, b. 1897, 5ft. 5| in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown ( scar over 1.), cross hands, star, horseshoe, heart and sailor rt., cross flags, gravestone 1. fore- arm. A ship's fireman ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, warehousebreaking, shopbreaking, cyclestealing and minor offences at LEEDS, BARNSLEY, BRADFORD ( Arthur Dunham) and LIVERPOOL ( Edward Butler). 16— Remanded at Worcester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with larceny.— Ruth Toole, C. R. O. No. 15367- 19, b. 1896, 4ft, 10Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A factory hand ; native of Coventry. Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMINGHAM and ALCESTER. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS IN CUSTODY. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 22.- Bristol ( City).— Remanded till 24th inst., charged with uttering counterfeit coin, 15th inst.— William Johnson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7398, b. 1897, 17.— Remanded at Chichester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged as Walter King with burglary.— Ernest Adams, C. R. O. No. S/ 131241, b. 1882, 5ft. 5Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, sharp features, clean shaven, scars 1. of neck and rt. wrist; dress, blue serge su; t ( shabby), shirt ( blue, with stripes), soft collar, dk. tie, grey cap, boots. A warehouseman ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary and minor offences at BEDFORD ( Ernest Adams), GUILDFORD, CHELMSFORD ( Walter King) and on IC and X. 18.— Remanded at Worcester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Evelyn Southwood with larceny.— Evelyn Beard, alias Evelyn Bond, C. R. O. No. 10729- 18, b. 1899, 5ft. lin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, cross hands and I love Scotty 1. forearm. Native of Gloucester. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted fraud and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH ( Evelyn Southwood), and on A and B. 19.— Remanded at Rochford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged as James Burns with breaking into refreshment hut.— James McNab, alias James McKenzie, C. R. O. No. S/ 101191, b. 1883, 5ft. 8Jin„ c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. black. A boiler maker ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at BRIDPORT ( James Burns) and on V and W. 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, navy blue suit, Trilby hat, coloured socks, shoes. A bookmaker's clerk. In possession of brown leather handbag containing 150 counterfeit florins, dated 1920 and 1921. Ten other counterfeit florins were also found on him. States he recently bought the coins on Windsor Racecourse from a man who gave name of Simpson, b. 1874 to 1884, about 5ft. 5in., stout build, c. dk., h. turning grey ; dress, dk. grey suit, boots or shoes, and that this man promised to meet him again at Newmarket Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, July 21, 1924. APPREHENSIONS. 23 — M. P. D., C. R. O.— George Jones, C. R. O. No. 84- 00, Case No. 109, 18- 7- 24. 24— M. P. D., L Division.— Ralph Wasserfall, C. R. O. No. 16348- 23, Case No. 168, 11- 6- 24. 25.— Durham, South Shields ( Boro.).— James Hilton Langford, Case No. 7, 9- 1- 24, and sentenced 16- 5- 24, to 1 mo. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 8459- 24. 26.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( Co.).— Bowes- Lindsey, Case No. 80, 30- 6- 24, and property recovered. 27.— Lancashire, St. Helens ( Boro.).— John Coleman, Case No. 130, 16- 7- 24. 28.— Sussex ( West), Chichester ( Co.).— C. Wyatt, Case No. 99, 7- 7- 24, and identical with Robert James Rayment, C. R. O. No. 4314- 22. See. also Case No. 11 current issue. 29.— Warwickshire, Longford ( Co.).— William Moore, C. R. O. No. 10348- 15, Case No. 18, 7- 5- 24. See also case No. 13 current issue. 30.— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( City).— Arthur Johnson, Case No. 87, 23- 6- 24, and identical with Arthur William Smythe, C. R. O. No. S/ 14583. See also Case No. 12, 11- 7- 24. 31.— Yorkshire ( W. R.), Leeds ( City).— John Michael Connor, C. R. O. No. 129- 17, Case No. 53, 9- 7- 24, and remanded till 25th inst. PROPERTY STOLEN. ABERDEENSHIRE. 32.— Aberdeen ( City).— Between 29- 6- 24 and 9th inst.— Squirrel fur coat, large collar, wide sleeves, grey satin lining, newly cleaned and in good order, J- length, fit lady 5ft. 4in., medium build ; stone martin ( brownish grey) neck fur, about 6ft. long, made up of three complete skins, joined end to end ; 2 pieces crepe- de- chine, each probably 8yds. long ; piece of blue satin ; 4 pairs silk stockings ( 1 pair fawn, 1 pair grey, others colours unknown) ; pair new brown brogue shoes, size 4 ; pair slightly worn black brogue shoes, size 4 ; gold brooch, shaped like part of albert chain but stiff, gold heart in centre, enclosed in small box, Girdwood, Aberdeen on lid ; old plain gold bracelet, slightly bashed ; gold ring, marked off in squares, set with 4 or 5 pearls and rubies, some of which are wanting ; 4 new silver bangles, expanding, 2 have Chinese characters hanging from them, other 2 set in bamboo ; string Japanese pearls, medium size of string, large pearls in centre, tapering to small ones at either end, gold clasp fastener; automatic fan, made of tortoiseshell coloured celluloid, closes to about 3in. long. The above property was stolen from a trunk sometime between above dates, either while at sea on s. s. '' Rashmir," or in transit between Tilbury Docks, and Cults Station, Scotland, via L. M. S. Railway, Broad Street and Aberdeen. Inf. to the C. C., Aberdeen. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 33 — Slough ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., by shop- breaking ( breaking window with stone).— Brown suit, herring bone, minus waistcoat, fit man 5ft. 7in. ; pair gent's boots, black, size 8, lace- up ; stiff linen collar, 14| x ; cap ; white cricket shirt ; pair braces ; tie ; 20 Spinet cigarettes ; 200 Players do. ; loz. packet Players Navy Mixture ; loz. Capstan Navy Cut tobacco ; 2ozs. Grand Cut Virginia ; lady's nickel plated wristlet watch, in brown strap ; old Gillette razor.— Left behind : dk. mixture jacket; pair dk. grey trousers ; dk. grey cap ; black stripe tunic shirt, soft collar to match ; knitted cotton blue and black tie ; pair True Form boots, size 8 ; old file ; key, fiat, shaped, marked W. K. Co., London, and No. 39.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1896 to 1899, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. and h. fair, clean shaven, red scar 1. cheek, mole side of nose ; carried black Army kit- bag and camera tripod.— 2nd, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 8 to lOin., c. and h. dk., slight moustache ; dress, navy blue suit, black Trilby hat, soft collar, shoes. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 34.— Carlisle ( Co.).— 18th inst., from a dairy at Crosby- on- Eden.— Lady's silver wristlet watch, size of shilling, white face, black numerals, attached to a black silk wristlet. Inf. to Supt. Stewart, Carlisle. HAMPSHIRE. 35.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 70, 18- 7- 24.— Suspicion is attached to Two Monday, July 21, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Men, 1 tall; dress, greyish suit and Panama hat.— Two Women : 1 carried a bundle. Had in their possession 4- seater open touring motor car, grey body. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. 36.— Gosport ( Co.).— 14th inst., from dwelling.— Gent's metal Acme lever watch ; black leather pocket wallet, containing £ 2 Treasury notes ; brown suede purse, containing 10s. note and two l| d. stamps ; dk. grey purse ( shabby), containing 10s. note, inside purse in black ink Violet Bevan, 3, The Towers, Ferton; Russian leather do., black, silver mounted corners, with silver chain attached, contained £ 1 note and 5s. silver ; small jewel- case, 2 x 3 x lin., dk. red, slightly worn ; lady's silver watch, floral design in blue and purple on back partly worn off, keyless, Roman numerals ; lady's gold ring, set diamonds in shape of cross ; pair gold earrings, set amethyst ; silver wristlet watch, fitted pigskin strap, with silver buckle, marked Imery & Lawrence, Simla, on face, back and front screwed on, keyless, luminous dial. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Gosport. KENT. 37.— West Mailing ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 60, 16- 7- 24, £ 100 War Loan Bond recovered ( not stolen). Inf. to Supt. Wratten, West Malling. LANCASHIRE. 38.— Southport ( Boro.).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( insecure kitchen window).— Attache- case, brown leather, 18in. x 12in. x 4Jin.; boot brush, Hope scratched on back 6 white hand- kerchiefs ; towel, white with red stripes; war medals, General Service and Victory, William Haslam Hope thereon ; 2 War Bonds ; and £ 2 lis. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. SUFFOLK ( WEST). 39.— Newmarket ( Co.).— 16th inst., by burglary ( forcing window catch).— Silver cigar box, about 8in. by 8in. by 4in., From G. M. to W. G. engraved thereon ; plain silver cigarette box, From V. P. D. thereon; silver cigarette box, engine turned ; silver clock, square case, W. G. thereon; box Virginia cigarettes ; box Egyptian do. ; pair gent's brown shoes, much worn, believed size 6 ; black satin cushion cover.— Suspicion is attached to Three Men, b. 1894 to 1899, two about 5ft, 4in., one about 5ft, 7in. ; dress, dk. suits and caps, and believed white wrappers. Inf. to Supt. Cole, Newmarket. SURREY. 40.— Hersham ( Co.).— Between 11th and 17th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument) at Walton- on- Thames.— Small silver knife and fork ; plain silver oval photo frame ; silver clock, watch shape, about 2| in. in diameter ; 3 gent's overcoats ( 1 blue nap cloth, with plush collar ; 1 heavy black morning cloth ; 1 It. grey herring bone tweed) ; gent's dress suit, swallow tail jacket ; 2 gent's lounge suits ( 1 It. grey check ; 1 slate grey) ; gent's black morning tail coat ; 2 pairs trousers ( 1 black with white stripes ; 1 grey and black stripes) ; gent's umbrella, with bamboo crook handle; lady's short seal coney fur coat, with skunk collar ; lady's long seal coney fur coat, with skunk collar, makers G. Blackburn, Milk- street, E. C. ; lady's blue serge costume, new, makers Harry Hall, Oxford- street, W. ; lady's evening frock. Inf. to Supt, Galloway, Hersham. SUSSEX ^ WEST). 41.— Brighton ( Boro.).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( window left open).— Stiff diamond bracelet containing 15 stones, graduated from centre, set in platinum safety chain attached ; lady's 5- stone diamond ring ; single stone diamond do., chased each side of stone ; turquoise pendant, brown marks thereon, pearl set between two turquoise, thin gold chain attached; pearl and aquamarine do., round, aquamarine hanging from centre of ring, pearls outside of ring, loose chain attached ; pearl and ruby or garnet do., believed two rubies, line gold chain attached ; turquoise bar brooch, stone believed to be heart shaped to match turquoise pendant; cameo do., lady's head thereon, about size of two- shilling piece, gold edge around, tapering to back; carved ivory Chinese joss- house do., size of five- shilling piece, small gold rim around ; gold and blue enamel do., chased gold, pearl in centre, opens and contains photo of gent; bar do., set two diamonds and one sapphire, triangular shape ; opal do., heart shape, diamonds around ; long gold neckchain, small fine link pat- tern, pendant attached, gold chased edge, containing photo of lady and gent; gent's single albert gold watch ohain ; gent's cameo tie- pin; lady's gold 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, July 21, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— con I i n tied. watch, size about l^ in., chased, gold face, has date April, 1888 or 1890,17th December, 1914, therein, key winding ; gent's plain silver English lever do., keywinding, roman numerals, believed shield at at back. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 42.— Hull ( City).— 13th inst., by shopbreaking ( slipping catch of kitchen window).—£ 127 8s. in Treasury notes, silver and copper. Safe removed from shop, taken into the kitchen and the back ripped off. A fancy pearl button left behind by thieves. Inf. to the C. C., HuU. PROPERTY FOUND. LINCOLNSHIRE. 43 — Grimsby ( Boro.).— 3rd ult., gent's B. S. A. bicycle, 26in. frame, black enamelled, gold lined, upturned handle- bars with black grips, both grips loose, Dunlop Roadster tyre on front, Dunlop Magnum rear, 28in. wheels, 3- speed gear, rubber pedals, front mudguard rusted through at crown, Brooks' saddle, speedometer rt. fork, B. S. A. transfer on head and seat pillar down tube, No. 334764. 23rd ult., lady's bicycle, very old pattern, 20in. frame, black enamelled, very rusty, raised handle- bars, blacked over, 28in. wheels, Dunlop tyres ( well worn), front pull- up lever brake, rat- trap pedals, new mudguard on rear, 2 spokes broken in front wheel, seat pillar down tube broken above pedal cranks, Filko saddle. Inf. to the C. C., Grimsby. RUTLAND. 44.— Oakham ( Co.).— 4th ult., abandoned.— Lady's black enamelled and yellow lined bicycle, 24in. frame, 28in. by Hin. wheels, usual plated parts, no grips, 2 bells on 1. handle- bar ( top of one missing), 2 lever brakes, gear- case, Selby saddle, dressguard broken, 2 mudguards ( front broken), Continental Centrum tyres, rubber pedals, rusty condition. Inf. to the C. C., Oakham. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. OXFORDSHIRE. 45.— Watlington ( Co.).— 15th inst., the body of A Man was found amongst gorse bushes adjoining the highway leading from Burwell to Ewelme. A blood stained razor was found adhering to his clothing, and at an inquest held the medical evidence showed that death was probably caused by deceased man committing suicide, and that death took place from 5 to 6 mos. previously.— B. 1889 to 1894, length 5ft, 4in„ h. It. brown ( inclined golden, recently cut round ears and neck), small ears, 2 front teeth missing upper jaw ; dress, dk. grey tweed suit, trousers much worn and patched inside both " knees with It. grey cloth, then darned from outside ; grey mixture cap ; white cotton shirt with blue stripe, lined inside shoulders ; blue woollen Army pants, patched on rt. knee and seat; dk. brown socks, darned ; leather belt with brass buckle ; canvas braces ; black South African Field boots, size 7, recently soled, toe plates and studs, in good condition. Found on body : box safety matches ; latch key ; pocket- knife, 1 blade and corkscrew, white bone handle, Champagne C. Gauthier & Co., Chateau des Archers, Eperney, thereon ; razor and case, The Essex Razor, Made in Germany, blade jagged ; white cotton handkerchief ; and 8s. 10id. Inf. to Insp. Green, Watlington. RE- CONVICTIONS. 40.— William Davies, C. R. O. No. 214- 03, was sentenced at the C. C. C., 14- 7- 24, to 11 mos impt. See Case No. 16, 23- 6- 24. 47— Clive Jones, C. R. O. No 12928- 19, was sentenced at Bolton Q. Sess., 10- 7- 24, to 8 mos. impt. See Case No. 32, 4- 6- 24 48— Sidney Dorrington, C. R. O. No. 4313- 24, was sentenced at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 7- 24, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny and cyclestealing See Case No. 29, 4- 7- 24. 49.— Alfred Sidney Watson, C. R. O. No. 21861- 21' was sentenced at Middlesbrough ( Boro.) P. Sess., 14- 7- 24, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 48, 16- 7- 24. 50.— Harry Dalton, C. R. O. No. 17665- 20, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 10- 7- 24, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) and 3, 3, 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 7 cases). See Case No. 158, 9- 7- 24. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 21 RE- CONVICTIONS— contin ued. 51.— John Leiper, C. R. O. No. 18766- 20, was sentenced at Lytham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 14- 7- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 30, 16- 7- 24. 52.— John Hadfield, C. R. O. No. 13868- 19, was. at Gravesend ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 16- 7- 24, bound over in £ 10 for 12 mos. See Case No. 10, 14- 7- 24. 53.— George William Lucas Sutton C. R. O. No. 646- 15, was sentenced at Sussex Ass., 14- 7- 24, to 21 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 27- 2- 24. 54.— Charles Smith, C. R. O. No. 185- 10, was sentenced at Nottingham ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 12- 7- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 24, 11- 7- 24. 55 — Frederick James Smith, C. R. O. No. 6555- 19, was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct, ( L.), 12- 7- 24, to 3 mos. impt. for being found on enclosed premises. See Case No. 23, 9- 7- 24. 56 — George Ford. C. R. O. No. S/ 81538, was, at Manchester' ( City) Pol. Ct., 3- 7- 24, discharged See Case No. 19, 4- 7- 24. 57.— William Henry Bramley, C. R. O. No. 6044- 21, was sentenced at Grimsby ( Boro.) Sess., 8- 7- 24, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 68, 23- 4- 24. 58 — Edward Long, C. R. O. No. 17727- 18, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 16- 7- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 26, 16- 7- 24. 59.— George Rogers, C. R. O. No. 7750- 16, was, at Peterborough ( City) Pol. Ct., 16- 7- 24, fined £ 5. See Case No. 19, 16- 7- 24. 60 — Richard Harold Spooner, C. R. O. No. 5213- 23, was sentenced at Herts Q. Sess., 30- 6- 24, to 2 yrs. Borstal Detention. See Case No. 57, 14- 5- 24. 61.— Robert Drake, C. R. O. No. 17097- 22, was sentenced at Sunderland ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 15- 7- 24, to 3 mos. impt. for fraud. See Case No. 31, 16- 7- 24. 62.— Gwendolin Augusta Miles, C. R. O. No. 18457- 14, was at Hendon P. Sess. ( L.), 17- 7- 24, bound over in £ 10 for 6 mos. See Case No. 21, 18- 7- 24. 63 — Sydney Ellis Lister, C. R. O. No. 13295- 19, was sentenced at Sheffield ( City) Q. Sess., 14- 7- 24, to 18 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 12- 5- 24. 64 — Jack Williams, C. R. O. No. 8834- 18, was sentenced at Glamorgan Ass., 12- 7- 24, to 3 yrs. pen. for cyclestealing ( 3 cases). See Case No. 94, ii- 6- 24. 65.— Thomas Parker, C. R. O. No. 1299- 10, was sentenced at Dewsbury ( Boro.) P. Sess., 15- 7- 24, to 3 mos. impt. Eleven other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 156, 9- 7- 24. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. DEVONSHIRE. 66.— Torquay ( Co.).— For obtaining 6s. by false pretences, 10th inst.— Reginald George Rickard, C. R. O. No. 22465- 22, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., stout build, c. sallow, h. black, e. brown ; dress, heather mixture sports coat, flannel trousers, boots or shoes. A footman; native of Torquay. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and embezzlement at TORQUAY and TOTNES. Called on loser, said he had obtained work as waiter, for which he had to obtain dress suit, but was 16s. short of price of one he had been offered. Was given 6s., and later his statement was found to be false. May seek work at a boarding house or hotel. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Eddy, Torquay. LANCASHIRE. ( 17.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining gent's B. S. A. bicycle by false pretences, 15th inst., at Withington.— Thomas Williams, b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft. 4 or 5in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. black, e. cast 1., clean shaven, prominent teeth, several missing 1. upper jaw, London accent, bust of lady, Alice, pierced heart rt. forearm, scar rt. wrist; dress, dk. blue coat and vest, khaki drill trousers, It. grey cap ( yellow lines, forming large squares), soft white collar, purple tie, striped shirt, boots. Obtained the bicycle, stating he was employed by the Manchester Corporation Housing Department ( false), and 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, July 21, 1924. LATER INFORMATION — continued. APPREHENSIONS. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— conlin ued. required the machine to go to the Corporation Yard at Withington. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 71.— Sussex ( East), Bexhill- on- Sea ( Co.). Summers, Case No. No. 19, 23- 5- 24, and identical with Thomas Rothwell, C. R. O. No. 318- 16. See also Case No. 38, 18- 7- 24. 68.— Manchester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 10, 16- 7- 24. Additional inf.— Correct name William Henry Senior. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 69.— Manchester ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), gent's suit, pair of boots, and, 17s., 11th inst., at Newton Heath.— Thomas Franklin, b. 1905, 5ft. 4in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey, round face. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C.. Manchester. PROPERTY STOLEN. SURREY. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. 72— Chertsey ( Co.).— 17th inst. ( walk in).— Five- stone diamond ring ; gold do., set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds ; gold pendant, set yellow topaz centre, pearl border with loop ; gold brooch, heart shape, set diamonds, crystal centre ; do., shape of bee, set rose diamonds and pearls ; gold pendant, crystal heart shape, surrounded with 8 large diamonds and 7 smaller ones, and hanging drop down diamonds ( loop diamonds) ; long pearl and enamel chain ; gold cross ; gold chain bag ; half pearl and diamond brooch ; pearl and gold chain; pearl do. ; turquoise and pearl chain bracelet; lapis and pearl chain, short. Inf. to Supt. Daws, Chertsey. KENT. 70.— Seabrook ( Co.).— Frank Cyril Knowlden, Case No. 9, 18- 7- 24, is identical with Frank Cecil Knowlden, C. R. O. No. 7102- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar over rt. and 1. temple. A carman ; native of Strood. Pre. con. of horsestealing and larceny at CHATHAM. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Russell, Seabrook. 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. YORKSHIRE. 73— Sheffield ( City).— 16th inst., " Overland," 1922 model. WA- 5787. Chassis and engine Nos. E. D. 527. 18.3 H. P. Bevel drive. Two- seater touring body. Colour Royal blue. Upholstery Royal blue leather. Car recently painted and varnished. Excise Licence, 18- 12- 23, attached. Registration Book with Registration Authority. Monday, July 21, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 LATER INFORMATION— continued. MOTORS— continued. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 74.— E Division.— 18th inst,, " Royal Enfield," solo, 1917 model. XD- 1705. Chain drive. Colour green. Dent in petrol tank. Stays on near side rear bent. Tyres— Continental on rear, Dunlop on front. Eight holes in top half of chain case. Three spokes pulled through back hub. Excise Licence, expires 30- 6- 24, attached. 75.— N Division.— 18th inst. " Triumph " cycle. 1924 model. XT- 5925. 2\ H. P. Chain drive. Colour black, tank grey. Plated handle- bars. Dunlop Cord tyres. Bonniksen speedometer. Knee grips centre of tank. Tan- sad pillion seat. Foot- rests bent. Rear brake on dummy belt rim-. Front brake internal expanding. Three speed, Triumph clutch and kick start. Two tool boxes ( one each side of carrier). Electric fittings. Excise Licence expires 31- 12- 24. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 76.— J Divisoin.—" A. E. C.," Case No. 72, 9- 5- 24. 77.— H Division.—" Star," Case No. 72, 2- 7- 24. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 78.— B Division.—" Scott Squirrel," Case No. 76, 16- 7- 24. PROPERTY FOUND. BERKSHIRE. 79.— Newbury ( Co.).— Left at garage at Hunger- ford, on or about 15- 5- 24.— Gent's all black bicycle, No. on saddle lug 471, 28in. frame, 28in. x 1 l/ 8in. wheels, double tube from head to bottom bracket, Continental tyre front wheel, Balloon back wheel, upturned handle- bars, celluloid grips covered with rubber, Eadie Coaster hub, no front brake, dent on cross bar of frame, Britannia saddle, tool- bag with tools and puncture outfit therein. Inf. to Supt. Maunders, Newbury. LANCASHIRE. 80.— Skerton ( Co.).— Abandoned at Glasson Dock, 27th June.— Gent's black enamelled bicycle, 28in. frame, 28in. wheels, No. 47818. B, straight handle- bars, black grips, New Departure hub, front rim brake, Mosley tyre front. D. R. C. Patent Process tyre back, carrier on back, cyclometer, bell, rubber pedals, and mudguards.— By A Man, who gave name of Leach, b. about 1889, 5ft, 9 or lOin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, small moustache ; dress, It. grey check suit and cap to match, soft collar, dk. tie, fawn mackintosh, boots. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police Disiricr, New Scotland Yard. London, S. W 1. Monday, July 21, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 « jt.. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. ESSEX. 81.— Romford ( Co.).— For stealing suit case, 9th inst.— Charles Warr, alias Joseph Grover b. 1902, 5ft. 8iin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. A labourer ; native of Romford. On 30th ult. loser loaned him the suit case as he had obtained work at Chelmsford and promised to return it following Saturday. He did not do so and it was later found that Warr had sold the suit case in a lodging house at Chelmsford. Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Romford. 82.— Romford ( Co.).— For balance (£ 1 12s.) of fine imposed for larceny at Romford. 5th ult.— James Mitchell, C. R. O. No. 10149- 15, b. 1895, 6ft., thin build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, sailor 1. forearm. A grinder, etc.; native of London. Pre. eon. of burglary, larceny and a minor offence at ROMFORD and on K. Believed to be working in fields in Kent. Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to. the D. C. C., Romford. sion, but as he was unsatisfactory his services were dispensed with. Had no authority to receive payment, but it has since been ascertained that he received a cheque for above amount which he cashed and failed to pay loser or return to customer. In possession of railway season ticket between Orpington and Ashford. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. 85.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For stealing, 16th inst., gold watch ( recovered), 9ct. chain, small secret link pattern ; 2 gold seals ( 1 with white stone) ; gold watch key, and ebony pencil, attached — A Man who gave name of Mason, 1). about 1889, about 6ft,, c. and h. dk., believed clean shaven, scar believed 1. cheek ; dress, dk. grey suit, grey cap, striped shirt with collar to match, black and blue striped tie, boots ( very large). Hired room, 15th inst., stating he was employed by Brighton firm of motor contractors. Following clay offered to buy the above property from landlady, and obtained possession of it for purpose of having it valued and absconded. The watch was later recovered having been found sold by him. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 83.— Bristol ( City).— For fraudulently con- verting 5s. and 30s. to his own use, 19th and 23rd ult.— William Wells, alias Smith, b. 1864 to 1874, 5ft. 10in., c. sallow, h. and moustache dk., impedi- ment in speech, North Country accent, sometimes wears glasses, splay footed ; dress, dk. morning coat, trousers and vest, bowler hat, shabby appearance. An upholsterer. Was entrusted with 2 chairs ( recovered) to upholster, and given the money to purchase the materials, but failed to do so. Accompanied by A Woman ( not wanted), b. 1874 to 1878. Warrant Issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. KENT. 84.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— For fraudulently converting to his own use cheque for 25s.— W. R. Earthon, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 6in., c. dk., thin build, clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, soft felt hat. Was employed to solicit goods for sale between Orpington and Ashford, on com mis- LAN CASHTRE. 86— Rochdale ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), at Littleborough, 16th or 17th inst,, £ 23— John Henry Halstead, b. 1904, 5ft. 2in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue coat and trousers, blue overcoat with velvet collar, soft collar, It, Trilby hat, black and white sash round waist. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt., Kenyon, Rochdale. 87.— St. Helens ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 16th inst., gent's Oct. double albert, dog link pattern, gold seal with blue stone attached ; metal watch, Inventie make ; lady's silver do., gold numerals and fingers, engraved back ; gent's silver double curb albert ; metal watch, Swiss make; silver matchbox, engraved back, shield shape with initials thereon.- Donald Blackmore, b. 1896 to 1899, 5ft. 9 to 10in., e. dk., li. dk. brown, clean shaven, military gait, plausible; dress, navy blue suit, It. Trilby hat, wing collar, blue mixture tie, It. socks, brown shoes ; smart appearance. A miner : native of South Wales. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., St. Helens. 11 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. MONMOUTHSHIRE. 88.— Risca ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 15 12s. 6d., between 24- 5- 24 and 10- 6- 24 - David Richard Pearson, l>. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 7 or 8in., thick set, c. sallow, h. dk. ( thin on top), e. brown. A steel- worker ; native of ( believed) Staffordshire. Was employed as gasman at Pontymister Steel Works, and was secretary to No. 1 Branch of British Iron, Steel and Kindred Trades Association, to whom the monies he embezzled belonged. Takes part in Labour Movements, and has been Chairman of the Urban District Council, and J. P. for the County. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Richards, Risca, SUSSEX ( WEST). 89. Worthing ( Co.).— For wife maintenance arrears amounting to t' 8 2s.— Sidney Harold Chown, b. 1895, 5ft, 5m., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clasped hands 1. forearm. A labourer and kitchen porter ; native of Worthing. Holds a pedlar's certificate and was last heard of at Luton. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Bristow, Worthing. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 90. Keighley ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee), 16th inst,, 3yds. pattern coloured silk.— Madame Whynona Carman, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft. 4 or 5in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. brown ; dress, black dress, large round black hat, or bright red silk Oriental dress with blue sleeves, black stockings and shoes. In possession of long fur coat and silver cross fur. Describes herself as Spanish palmist and clairvoyant, and visits fairs, exhibitions etc., at seaside resorts. Accompanied by her husband Claude Hunphries, alias Carman ( not wanted), b. 1889, 5ft. 9in., h. It. brown, has sprained ankle and may use crutches ; dress, green knickcr- bocker suit, It. grey stockings, grey felt hat, brown cloth or carpet boots ( fasten with clasps). Inf. to Siipt. Slack, Keighley.