T H E police • gazette PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 19- 24. N . 97 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 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. VV. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.— For escaping from Darenth Training Colony, 16th inst.— Minnie French, C. R. O. No. 140- 23, b. 1896, 5ft., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar 1. ear and 1. of face. A lacquerer ; native of Birmingham, where she has cons, for robbery with violence and minor offences. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— C Division.— For obtaining £ 40 by false pretences.— Richard Blake, abases Blakie, Black- ney and Blakeney, b. 1894, 6ft., medium build, c. sallow, h. and e. ( small) dk., wears tortoiseshell rimmed spectacles, clean shaven, round face, deep cleft in chin, short straight nose ; dress, blue striped or grey mixture suit, grey felt hat ( with large brim), pointed shoes. Obtained above amount as part commission on sale of loser's business, on the representation that arrangements for sale were completed. Also obtained possession of cheque book on Lloyd's Bank, Wigmore Street, and some of the cheques have since been returned marked R. D. Accompanied by Mrs. Norman Penzer, alias Annette Benson ( not wanted), b. 1900, 5ft. 2in., well built, h. ( shingled) golden chestnut, e. blue or grey ( large), large mouth, full lips, wide nose, smart appearance. A film artiste ; believed native of Hove. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 3.-— D Division.— For stealing ( bailee) a basket and flowers.— Edward Arthur Wade, alias Arthur Edward Spearing, C. R. O. No. 18556- 20, b. 1902, 5ft. 2iin., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, 4th 1. finger deformed. A carman'; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclcstealing at REIGATE ( Edward Arthur Wade) and on L. Was entrusted with the property to sell the flowers and return the basket, and absconded. Inf. to C. R. O. 4.— P Division.— For stealing ( servant) £ 146 18s. — Albert W. Russell, b. 1903, 5ft., c. sallow, h. and e. brown, consumptive appearance ; dress, brown suit, soft collar and tie, grey Trilby hat, patent boots. A barman; native of London. Was sent with the money to pay into a Bank, failed to do so, and absconded. Tnf. to C. R. O. DERBYSHIRE. 5.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 44, 25- 1- 24. James Millward. Amended and ad- ditional inf.— Gold dress ring recovered. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston. DEVONSHIRE. 6.— Torquay ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings b}' false pretences, and stealing registered letter.— A Man, who gave name of Stewart, b. 1871 to 1874, 5ft. 9 or lOin., well built, c. florid, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, full face, large 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 22, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. nose, good teeth ; dress, grey mixture suit ( faded), Trilby hat, soft collar, tie. In possession of suit- case. Stated an ex- naval man. Obtained lodgings, stated he was on business locally, that he had a motor car, and would be staying about a fortnight. Left, 19th inst., without paying, and after his departure a registered lettered which had been placed on the dining room mantlepiece was missed. May be found at boarding houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 7.— Bristol ( City).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 3rd and 10th inst.— Mrs. Maud Evans, b. about 1884, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. pale, h. very fair, Scotch accent; dress, dk. blue coat frock with wide black satin sash, small black hat trimmed white daisies, black fur cape ; wore chain long of pearls and rimless pince- nez. Stated she was engaged as wardrobe mistress to theatrical company which was to appear at local theatre on 11th inst. ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. HERTFORDSHIRE. 8.— Watford ( Co.).— For leaving his wife and child chargeable to the Union, 23rd April, 1924.— Robert McAvoy, b. about 1875, 5ft. lOin., h. ( turning grey) and moustache dk., e. grey, slightly lame ; dress, It. brown sports coat, navy blue trousers, cap or Trilby hat, collar and tie, boots. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Haskell, Watford. KENT. 9.— Ramsgate ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings) yellow china clock, about 12in. high, straight sides, rounded top, green flowers painted thereon, brass bezel and back, black hands and numerals.— A Man, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. pale, e. dk. ( large), small dk. moustache, long face, thin sunken cheeks, pointed nose ; dress, dk. suit, grey Trilby hat with black band, dk. red mixture tie. Appearance of a mechanic. Inf. to the C. C., Ramsgate. LANCASHIRE. 11.— Blackburn ( Co.).— Case No. 128, 23- 7- 24, cancelled.— George Percival Needham, C. RO. No. 16810- 16, not now wanted for this offence. Property has been returned to owner. 12.— Chorley ( Co.).— William Greenwood, Case No. 122, 15- 8- 24, is identical with Will Greenwood, C. R. O. No. 25158- 20, b. 1892, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at WIGAN. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 13.— Prescot ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), 18th inst., pair of gent's blue serge trousers, turn- up bottoms, unlined, usual pockets ; also gent's blue serge vest, of same material, usual pockets, lit man 5ft. lOin.— James Eccleston, alias Jackson, b. 1904, 5ft. 5in., c. sallow, h. and e. black, clean shaven ; dress, uniform of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, from which regiment he deserted at Wrexham. Native of Prescot. Inf. to Supt. Lewis, Prescot, 14.— Skerton ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, between 12th and 18th inst,— John Hansell, alias Mowbray, b. 1894 to 1896, oft. 2in., c. fair, h. very It., e. blue, rt. arm crippled, Lancashire accent; dress, grey suit, tweed overcoat, cap, boots. A singer ; native of Melton Mowbray.— Kathleen Hogan, alias Mow- bray, b. 1898, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. grey ; dress, navy blue costume, blue hat. A dancer ; native of South Shields. Stated they were theatricals ( false), left the house saying they were going for a walk and failed to return. Were dismissed from a touring revue, 9th inst., for immorality. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton. LANARKSHIRE. 10.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing £ 124 15s. 2d. — Robert Hughes, b. 1892, 5ft. 10in., slim build, c. sallowr, h. dk., clean shaven, prominent cheek- bones, walks quickly ; dress, navy blue suit, soft collar, soft hat. Native of Newrcastle- on- Tyne. Was employed as clerk at Inland Revenue Office, and stole above amount. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. Friday, August 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 15.— Wigan ( Boro.).— Frank Lawrence Wright, Case No. 78, 18- 8- 24, is identical with Frank Lawrence Wright, C. R. O. No. 9089- 23, b. 1905, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar on nose, lip andTchin. A tailor ; native of Leicester. Pre. con. off- larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM, SPILSBY and LEICESTER, Inf. to the C. C., Wigan. NORTHUM BERLAND . 16.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For obtaining £ 5 10s. by false pretences ( bogus seaman's advance note), 14th ult.— Robert Little, b. 1899, 5ft, 5in., stout build, c. fresh, h. fair, woman tattooed both arms ; dress, shabby blue suit, with dk. stripe, It. grey cap, white silk muffler, black socks, boots. A seaman ; native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. 17.— Newcastle- on- Tyne ( City).— For stealing ( servant), 28th ult., 5- stone diamond ring ; gent's Burberry raincoat ; and £ 48 10s.— Annie Williams, aliases Ada and Violet Williams, b. 1891, oft. 3in., proportionate build, c. and h. very dk., prominent teeth, slight Scottish accent, native of ( states) S. Wales ; dress, brown mixture skirt, white blouse, grey felt hat, mackintosh, grey or brown stockings, brown shoes. A servant. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Newcastle- on- Tyne. PRISON COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND. 18.— Edinburgh ( City).— Case No. 45, 15- 8- 24, cancelled.— David McKendrick, C. R. O. No. M/ 1393, not now wanted, having returned to his approved residence. WILTSHIRE. 19.— Trowbridge ( Co.).— For embezzling £ 130.— Ernest George Coates, b. 1884, 5ft. 6in., stout build, c. sallow, h. brown, e. hazel, dimple in chin, birth- mark rt. forearm, false tooth upper jaw ; dress, It. grey suit, grey socks, white shirt, double collar, dk. grey tie, straw hat, It. mackintosh, boots. In possession of suit- case containing dk. suit, pair pink pyjamas, mauve striped shirt, 2 new and 1 old collars ( all marked C.). A cashier ; native of Bristol. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Underwood, Trowbridge. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 20.— Hull ( City).— For obtaining £ 2 0s. 2d., by false pretences, 30th May, 1924.— Herbert Dixon, b. 1902, 5ft. 8in., thin build, c. fresh, h. dk. browm, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, blue jacket and trousers, grey cap, shabby appearance. A farm worker ; native of Scarborough. Called on loser, his sister's employer, stated that his sister had sent him for her wages ( false), was handed the above amount and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C,, Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 21.— Remanded at Old- street Pol. Ct, ( L.)— G Division case— till 26th inst., charged as John Collis Hogan with attempted fraud.— Alfred Wright Bennett, aliases Frederick Dunn, Douglas West- lake, Harry St. John Clarke, Alfred Edward West and Tom Coulthwaite, C. R. O. No. 44- 24, Case No. 122, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), b. 1892, 5ft. 7| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar bridge of nose. A veterinary surgeon ; native of India, Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at NEWARK, PETERBOROUGH ( Arthur Alfred Gutter) and on C, K, R, S and W. 22.— At Wolverhampton ( Boro.), charged with larceny ( trick).— James White, C. R. O. No. 15375- 20, b. 1876, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e hazel. A labourer; native of Belfast Pre con. of larceny and attempted larceny at BURY, WAKE- FIELD, BIRKENHEAD, STALYBRIDGE, GLASGOW ( James White) and LIVERPOOL ( James Robinson). 23.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged with burglary.— Lawrence William Whittingham, C. R. O. No. 3313- 21, b. 1900, oft. 3iin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar 1st rt., deformed nail 1st 1. finger. A crane driver ; native of London. Pre, con. of larceny and minor offences in CITY OF LONDON and SCUNTHORPE. 24.— Remanded at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged with causing grievous bodily harm.— James Rainford, alias James Arberton Rainford, C. R. O. No. 323- 10, b. 1879, 5ft, 5 § in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, J. R. and heart 1. fore- arm. A gardener ; native of Bury. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing and minor offences at BURY and BOLTON. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 22, 1924. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 25.— At Aldershot ( Co.), charged with house- breaking.— Fred Glanch, C. R. O. No. 2391- 23, b. 1895, 5ft. Tin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Kirkcaldy. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at LANCASTER, CHESTER- LE- STREET ( Frederick Glanch), LUTON, WEST BROMWICH, SUTTON COLDFIELD and MAIDENHEAD ( Fred Glanch). 26.— At Scunthorpe ( Co.), charged with office- breaking and larceny.— Thomas Price, C. R. O. No. 73- 10, Case No. 386, Supplement A ( Vol. IV ), b. 1889, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. pale blue, scars rt. cheek, over I. eye and 1. cheek. A labourer; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of burglarj', attempted shopbreaking, larceny, countinghousebreaking, shopbreaking and minor offences at CHESTERFIELD, ASHBOURNE, COALVILLE ( Thomas Price), HULL ( Thomas Shaw), UTTOXETER, BUXTON, MANSFIELD, SELBY, CASTLE EDEN, RICHMOND ( N. R.), RENISHAW, MATLOCK, BRIGG ( Lewellyn Price), BISHOP AUCKLAND and SOUTH SHIELDS ( Leonard Price). 27.— Remanded at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged as Arthur Simon Smith with being a suspected person.— Arthur Lane, C. R. O. No. 1542- 15, b. 1891, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A bricklayer's labourer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, shop- breaking, attempted shopbreaking, housebreaking, possessing housebreaking implements by night, receiving and minor offences at BIRMINGHAM ( Arthur Jones), KIDDERMINSTER ( Arthur Lane) and NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( William Alexan- ander). Found in his possession : rolled gold hunter watch, Meteor, 63567, inside back of case, 035797 inside works ; gent's brass double Albert, yellow stone attached. 28.— Remanded at Nantwich ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with being found on enclosed premises, etc.— Victor William Marks, C. R. O. No. 8670- 20, b. 1898, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A cook ; native of Gosport. Pre. con. of larceny, robbery with violence and minor offences at PORTSMOUTH, GOSPORT and on B, V and W. 29.— Awaiting trial at Denbigh Q. Sess., com- mitted from Colwyn Bay ( Co.), charged as Sidney Miller with larceny.— Sidney William Miller, aliases George Davis and Frederick Dawson, C. R. O. No. 5- 13, b. 1885, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey. A carpenter ; native of Plymouth. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, receiving and a mmor offence at ASTON ( William Miller), HANDSWORTH, ANDOVER and BIRMINGHAM ( Sidney William Miller). 30.— Remanded at Birkenhead ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 22nd inst., charged with being a suspected person.— Charles William Parsons, C. R. O. No. 66- 24, b. 1889, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar rt. eyebrow and 1. of upper lip, 5 dots rt., N., heart 1. forearm. A warehouseman; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, larceny ( person) and minor offences at BIR- MINGHAM ( Charles Jackson), STOURPORT NEWCASTLE, DONCASTER and REDCAR ( Charles William Parsons). 31.— Remanded at Oxford ( City) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Frederick George William Morrison with fraud ( food and lodgings).— George William Mellor, C. R. O. No. 16980- 14, b. 1891, 5ft. liin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A clerk ; native of Ashbourne. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, gross indecency and a minor offence at ASTON, NUNEATON, BIRMINGHAM, YORK, DERBY, ( George William Mellor), NOTTINGHAM, LINCOLN and LEEDS ( Frederick George William Mellor). 32.— At Edinburgh ( City), charged as John Peter Heron, with bigamy.— John Heron, C. R. O. No. 19843- 16, b. 1898, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A rivet heater ; native of Jarrow. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at JARROW and SOUTH SHIELDS. 33.— Remanded at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)— C Division case— till 22nd inst., charged with stealing tapestry tablecloth ( recovered). Induced a carpet merchant to allow hhn to take certain goods, on approval, to a customer. Loser accompanied him to the customer's shop, and remained outside. Upon coming out North stated he could not sell anything, and handed the package to loser. It was later found that a tapestry tablecloth was missing from the package, and had been sold to the customer below its value.— John North, abases John Smith and John Butler, C. R. O. No. S/ 85091, b. 1891, 5ft. 1 Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, flowers, Florrie rt., bird carrying letter 1. forearm, walks erectly and quickly; dress, blue serge siit, black velour hat, soft collar, dk. tie, boots. A costermonger ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at BIR- MINGHAM ( John North), in CITY OF LONDON ( John Reeves) and on E and G. Friday, August 29, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 22 PERSONS IN CUSTODY- continued. 34.— Remanded at Eastbourne ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with larceny.— James Robert Warner, alias James Warner, C. R. O. No. 16397- 19, b. 1898, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar corner rt. eye. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on C, H and K. 35.— Remanded at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct. till 27th inst., charged with fraud.— Bernard Joseph Heath, C. R. O! No. 144- 04, III. Cir. No. 102- 28, b. 1874, 5ft. 5iin., c. pale, h. brown, e. blue. An engineer; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny, forger}', fraud and attempted fraud at SHEFFIELD, DERBY, LOUGH- BOROUGH ( Bernard Joseph Heath), MAN- CHESTER ( Bernard Fraser), SALFORD, CHESTER ( Bernard Heath) and on N. 36.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.)— B Division case— till 27th inst., charged with attempted shopbreaking - Hyman Romatsky, alias Albert Adley, C. R. O. No. 19013- 19, Case No. 248, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), b. 1901, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, ship and clasped hands rt. forearm : dress, navy blue suit, grey Trilby hat, soft collar, black knitted tie. A baker ; native of London. • Pre. con. of shopbreakmg, larceny, attempted shop- breaking and possessing housebreaking imple- ments, cvclestealing, burglary and a minor offence at WINCHESTER ( Sidney Rose), PORTSMOUTH ( Hyman Romatsky) and on A, G and N.— Thomas Sutton Marshall, as Albert Edward Carcas, alias Albert Edward Carcus, C. R. O. No. 12253- 21, b. 1902, 5ft. 5Jin., medium build, c. fresh, h. black, e. hazel, sword, heart, Staunch and True 1. fore- arm ; dress, grey suit, grey cap, soft collar, black tie. A cook; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and larceny on Y and Z. 37.— Remanded at Grantham ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with arson ( stack firing).— George William Atkin, C. R. O. No. 1717- 96, b. 1875, 5ft, 7iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar forehead, 1. of neck, 1. temple and eyebrow, mole 1. cheek. A labourer ; native of Stapleford. Pre. con. of stack firing, larceny, housebreaking, arson, shopbreaking and minor offences at SMALLEY, ILKESTON ( George William Adkin), GARSTANG, SHEFFIELD, CHESTERFIELD, DERBY ( George William Atkin), NOTTINGHAM ( George Atkin) and WAKEFIELD ( Parker Green- wood). 38.— Remanded at Thornaby- on- Tees ( N. R.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as George Burgin with frequenting.— George Clarke, alaas George Henry Wilson, C. R. O. No. 943- 08, Case No. 379, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1886, 5ft. 6iin., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown, prominent nose. A bricklayer ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny ( trick, confidence), attempted larceny, fraud, attempted fraud, conspiracy and minor offences at SHEFFIELD, GRIMSBY, LEICES- TER, MANCHESTER, LIVERPOOL, OXFORD, KETTERING, BURNLEY. BLACKPOOL ( George Burgin), BURY ( Harry Wilson), CHES- TER, WORKSOP ( George Jackson), LINCOLN ( Harris Frank Taylor) and PETERBOROUGH ( George Clarke). 39.— Remanded at Thornaby- on- Tees ( N. R.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as John Findlay with frequenting.— John Finley, aliases Finlay and Findley, C. R. O. No. 3767- 15, b. 1893, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. A dealer ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( John Finley), BLACKPOOL, WARRINGTON, ASHTON- UNDER- LYNE ( John Findlay) and on E. APPREHENSIONS. 40.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Thomas Wilkins, C. R. O. No. M/ 6845, Case No. 1, 16- 7- 24. 41.— M. P. D., C. R. O. Harold Hames, C. R. O. No. 3351- 21, Case No. 1, 18- 8- 24. 42.— M. P. D., N Division.— Henry Aaron Bober, C. R. O. No. 8937- 19, Case No. 125, 13- 8- 24, on G, charged with larceny. 43.— M. P. D., S Division.— David Reuben Wilson, Case No. 2, 12- 5- 24. 44.— Devonshire, Torquay ( Co.).— Man, who gave name of Smith, Case No. 118, 23- 7- 24, and identical with George Johnson, C. R. O. No. 3517- 99. See also Case No. 28, 25- 7- 24. 45— Durham, West Hartlepool ( Co.).— Martin O'Hara, Case No. 128, 13- 8- 24. 46.— Essex, Rochford ( Co.).— Walter James Thornton Viall, C. R. O. No. 17789- 23, Case No. 80, 6- 8- 24, and remanded till 21st inst. 47.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— Leslie Brown, Case No. 4, 1- 8- 24. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 22, 1924. APPREHENSIONS— continued. 48.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( Co.).— Alfred Wright Bennett, C. R. O. No. 44- 24, Cases Nos. 6, 7- 4- 24 ; 7 ( Derby), 16- 4- 24 ; and 10 ( Nottingham), 28- 4- 24. See also Case No. 21 current issue. 49.— Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ( Co.).— Dennis W. Joberns, Case No. 105, 1- 8- 24, and identical with Dennis Walton Joberns, alias J. Thompson, C. R. O. No. M/ 7407. See also Case No. 30, 20- 8- 24. 50.— Hertfordshire, Hitchin ( Co.).— William Lockhart Ayling, Case No. 6, 18- 7- 24. 51.— Hertfordshire, Watford ( Co.).— Bert Hill, Case No. 135, 18- 6- 24. 52.-— Lancashire, Chorley ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 6, 11- 7- 24. 53.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Peter McCormick, Case No. 11, 27- 6- 24. 54.— Lancashire, Old Trafford ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 92, 27- 6- 24, and identical with Joseph William Whittaker, C. Pv. O. No. S/ 107077, at Roy ton, charged as Joseph Howard with being found on enclosed premises. 55.— Lancashire, Seaforth ( Co.).— James White, C. R. O. No. 15375- 20, Cases Nos. 17, 13- 8- 24 and 70 ( Chester), 18- 8- 24. See also Case No. 22 current issue. 56.— Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe ( Co.).— Lawrence William Whittingham, C. R. O. No. 3313- 21, Case No. 11, 30- 5- 24. See also Case No. 23 current issue. 57.— Lincolnshire, Spalding ( Co.).— Walter Durrant, Case No. 137, 13- 8- 24, and on 20- 8- 24, fined £ 3. 58.— Oxfordshire, Oxford ( Co.).— Frank Warner, Case No. 12, 16- 6- 24, at Bishops Stortford. 59.— Oxfordshire, Oxford ( City).— F. W. G. Morrison, Case No. 18, 20- 8- 24, and identical with George William Mellor, C. R. O. No. 16980- 14. See also case No. 31 current issue. 60.— Staffordshire, Walsall ( Boro.).— Thomas Bassett, C. R. O. No. 21881- 17, and Albert Alfred Beard, C. R. O. No. 164- 22, Case No. 123, 30- 7- 24. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. 61.— Luton ( Co.).— 16th or 18th inst., from a field at Caddington.— Green hay press cloth, 12ft. by 8ft., eyelet holes round edge, nearly new, H. A. Birchmore, High field Farm, Flampstead, and Edney, Boxmoor, thereon. Inf. to Insp. Church, Luton. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE . 62.— Bletchley ( Co.).— 11th inst., by house- breaking ( insecure back door) at Woburn Sands.— Lady's tan leather handbag, Oriental stitching down each side, containing silver cigarette- case, 4in. x 3in., engine turned, very thin : silver match- case, 1 Jin. x 2in. ; crocodile leather card- case, bound silver at corners ; 2 or 3 letters, addressed Mrs. Marchant, Walnut Tree Farm, Westbere, Kent ; several visiting cards, Mrs. Marchant, 13, Chapel Street, Ramsgate, thereon ; and £ 2. Inf. to Supt. Callaway, Bletchley. CHESHIRE. 63.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— Between 16th and 18th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking pane of glass in scullery window).— Pair old- fashioned gold earrings, hook for ear, oval ring with chain and small gold ball in centre ; 22ct. wedding ring, broken ; silver card- case, heavily chased, A. H. on shield thereon ; silver manicure set ; £ 1 and 2 10s. notes, first issue, John Hughes, August 4th, 1914, written on back; 5 sovereigns, 4 half- sovereigns ; and few old silver coins converted into buttons by addition of small ring attached to back of each ; old gold bracelet, basket pattern, about fin. wide; do., old fashioned, flexible, sovereign set in centre, safety chain and gold seal attached. A handbag, purse and brooch also stolen have been recovered found pledged in Liverpool by A Woman, b. 1899, 5ft. 9in., thin build, c. sallow, h. dk. ; dress, black costume, box calf boots ( with patent straps). Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. 64.— Birkenhead ( Boro.).— 17th or 18th inst., by garagebreaking ( forcing piece corrugated iron in repair shop).— Model locomotive engine and tender, green, and 3ft. of rail; instrument case, mahogany, 9in. x 9in. x 2in., brass plate let into lid with H. I. Hughes, Engineer, thereon, lined chamois leather ; stocks and dies, B. A. ; 12in. folding ruler, in leather case ; 3 Columbus gauges ; micrometer ; 2 micro- meter gauges ; and other tools ; Ingersoll Crown Friday, August 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. watch, nickel case; Smith carburetter; set of draughtsman's instruments, white handles ; motor tyre, Dunlop cord, 700 x 80, No. 14145706 ; and £ 7 14s. l| d. Inf. to the C. C., Birkenhead. DURHAM. 65.— Durham ( Co.).— 17th inst., from a dwelling house ( walk in).— Lady's small polished crocodile leather purse, snap fastener, one compartment; and about 3s. 6d.— Suspicion is attached to William Armstrong, b. 1884 to 1889, oft. 8 or 9in., pro- portionate build, c. sallow, h. dk., clean shaven, long features, long nose, slouching gait, splay footed ; dress, grey sports jacket, dk. trousers, It. cap, muffler, boots. Frequents common lodging houses and is an associate of William Ferguson, alias Dixie Kid, C. R. O. No. S/ 108850. Not to be arrested unless the property is traced to his possession. Inf. to Supt. Foster, Durham. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 66.— Stroud ( Co.).— 15th or 16th inst., by house- breaking ( window insecure) at Hares field.— 2 pairs scissors; Kropp razor; several boxes Englands Glory matches ; pair grey flannel trousers, small rent on seat, very faint burn mark on leg ; 5 small dessert spoons ; 6 stainless tea knives, white handles ; tin Colgate's shaving soap ; 2 tins apricots ; tin Paisley Brand salmon; tablet Pointselia soap ; yellow cloth ; carriage key, with hoof pick and corkscrew combined ; short black comb, gent's ; lady's ivory comb, crowbar make ; pack playing cards ; 6 fruit forks, with ivory handles and fancy flowers on metal part; 6 fruit knives, with ivory handles, believed fern engraved on blades ; small red and white square glass towel, F. A. Gibb sewn in one corner ; 2 small brown towels ; 2 tins of tongue, believed bearing name Morris ; white strawberry basket; and quantity of tea and sugar.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft, 7 or Sin. ; dress, shabby grey suit, cap and muffler.— 2nd, b. 1884 to 1894, about oft. Gin. ; dress, shabby brown suit, cap and muffler. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Stroud. HERTFORDSHIRE . 67.— St. Albans ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 94, 6- 8- 24. Additional property :— White fox fur, silk on chain worn ; cream scarf, South American make; broad Indian scarf, coffee stain on same ; silver chain purse, lined silver on blue satin ; pair mauve slippers, lined white fur ; leather writing case, M. K. A. thereon. Additional inf.— money previously reported stolen has now been found. Inf. to the C. C., St, Albans. KENT. 68.— Gravesend ( Boro.)— 19th inst., by house- breaking, picking lock of front door.— Lady's 18ct. bracelet, gate pattern, with safety chain and lock attached ; lady's 9ct. bar brooch, square in centre, with rose ; and contents of gas meter. Inf. to the C. C., Gravesend. LANCASHIRE. 69.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— Between 16th and 18th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing back door, bodily pressure), at Hartshead.— 2 cloth bound volumes, Nos. 2 and 3, entitled The Mysteries of London ; pair of field- glasses, bound black leather; wall clock, 18in. x 9in., white face, black Roman numerals, black hands, pendulum suspended by 3 wires ; 1 doz. china cups and saucers ; china breakfast cruet ; white tablecloth ; 3 white linen pillow cases ; case of half doz. tea spoons ; pair sugar- tongs ; half doz. dessert spoons ; pair damask curtains ; and 2 or 3 table napkins and d'oyleys. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 70.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— Between 16th and 18th inst., by warehousebreaking ( removing glass in skylight) at Droylesden.— 2 4in. and 1 6in. alu- minium spirit levels ; leather knife, wood handle. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. 71.— Liverpool ( City).— 20th or 21st inst., full length black coney coat, skunk collar and belt; black coney do., f- length, plain collar; short brown beaver coney do., gathered collar, bell sleeves ; real beaver wrap ; 4 skins ; 2 large grey wolf animal ties; natural skunk stole, 4 strands, lined brown ; 4 real white fox furs ; fox fur ; 26 ermine ties ; black wolf animal tie ; 3 pointed wolf do., natural wolf do. ; small wolf do. ; pointed wolf stole ; Siberian wolf animal tie ; natural wolf tie ; 12 Mongolian fox furs ; black fox do. ; red fox do. ; red fox tie ; 2 ties ; white fox do. ; 4 natural fox do. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 22, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 72.— Reedley ( Co.).— 18th or 19th inst., from workshop ( door insecure) at Briercliffe.— Diamond glass cutter, Sharrett & Newth inscribed thereon. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 73 — Seaforth ( Co.).— 16th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing window with instrument), at Crosby.— Lady's gold keyless watch, white dial, gold pointers, initials on back of case, seconds pointer, has been converted into a wristlet watch ; do., Swiss make, gold face, Roman numerals, black pointers, seconds finger missing; gent's silver keyless do., luminous dial and pointers, white face, back screws off ; gent's white metal keyless do., white dial, black fingers and numerals ( all out of order) ; lady's new black morocco purse, 3 compartments, fastens with strap. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. 74.— Skerton ( Co.).— 17th inst., from church vestry at Hevsham.— Lady's navy blue gabardine mackintosh, double- breasted, belt attached, small button missing off storm collar, fit woman 5ft. 5in. ; lady's umbrella, brown stick, silver flat top handle, size of 5s.- piece ( been repaired), plaited black silk loop attached to handle. Inf. to Supt. Jackson, Skerton. 75.— Warrington ( Boro.).— 15th inst.— Gent's silver lever watch, white dial, black numerals, Roman style, seconds hands, Wimbledon on dial, and probably maker's name.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1892 to 1894, 5ft. 4 to 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. sandy, clean shaven, 1. leg missing from knee, rt. arm missing from elbow ; dress, black or blue suit. Stated a miner. — 2nd, older, thick set. Played accordion ; in possession of a box, 3ft, long and 1ft. wide, painted black. Inf. to the C. C., Warrington. rubber pedals, carrier on back, Perry bell, left hand back bottom stay broken, transfer on back mud- guard, Turner, Forest Hill.— Suspicion is attached to A Man. b. about 1899, about 5ft, 8in. well built, c. fresh, clean shaven, erect, country accent; dress, blue suit, brown shoes. Appears identical with Man, Case No. 35, 18- 8- 24. Inf. to Supt. Day, Oxford. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 77.— Hull ( City).— 2nd ult., from dwellinghouse, 10s.— Suspicion is attached to William Henry Chipperfield, alias Henry Chipperfield, C. R. O., No. 15608- 16, b. 1873, 5ft. lfin., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, small dk. moustache, woman, anchor, H. C., clasped hands, True Love rt., R. C. 1. forearm ; dress, brown jacket, blue trousers, brown cap, brown muffler, striped flannel shirt, boots. A sailor or cook ; native of Longstaff. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at GRIMSBY ( William Henry Chipperfield) and HULL ( Henry William Chipperfield). Stays at seamen's missions and common lodging houses. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. 7S.— Leven ( Co.).— Case No. 47, 18- 8- 24, can. celled. George Alfred Williams, C. R. O. No. 10264- 17, and Thomas Constable, C. R. O. No. 14420- 22, Case No. 40, 20- 8- 24, admit this offence. Property, excepting money, recovered. PROPERTY FOUND. BEDFORDSHIRE. 7! l— Luton ( Co.).— Case No. 102, 13- 8- 24, can- celled. Bicycle claimed. OXFORDSHIRE. 7( i.— Oxford ( Co.).— 16th inst., from a field at Stanton St. John.— Gent's bicycle, 26in. frame, 28in. by liin. wheels, black rim front wheel, plated back, Dunlop tyre front, Dutch Vrid tyre back, flat plated handle- bars, roller lever brakes. MISCELLANEOUS. DURHAM. 80.- West Hartlepool ( Co.).— Case No. 02, 27- 6- 24, cancelled. George Gray, C. R. O. No. 10976- 18, Case No. 26, 25- 7- 24, admits this offence. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 22 MISCELLANEOUS- continued. KKNT. 81.— Canterbury ( City).— Hired, 19th ult., for one day, and not since returned.— A barrel organ, coloured blue, yellow shades and red lines, plays the following tunes : Jealous of You, Sweet. Hortense, Scotch Reel, Beaver, Leave me with a Smile, Why should I cry over you, II Trovatore, and 2 others titles unknown.— By Frank C. Foster, oft. 8in., e. crossed ; no hat. Late of the Essex- Regiment.— 2nd, tall, c. and h. dk., stout build ; dress, brown suit. Inf. to the C. C., Canterbury. housebreaking, warehousebreaking and minor oSenccs at TENBY ( James Hutchings), SWAN- SEA ( George Hutchings), GREAT MARLOW, ROMSEY ( James Richard Hutchings) and on K. 88. Thomas Jones, C. R. O. No. 98- 09, was sentenced at Prescot ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 18- 8- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 26, 15- 8- 24. 89. - George William Flaxman, C. R. O. No. 1726- 05, was sentenced at Grays ( Co.) P. Sess., 15- 8- 24, to 6, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud, attempted fraud and larceny. Four other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 51, 13- 8- 24. RE- CONVICTIONS. 82.— George Chenery, C. R. O. No. 19029- 18, was sentenced at Rye ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 18- 8- 24, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 36, 20- 8- 24. 83.— Timothy Widdop, C. R. O. No. 13212- 23, was sentenced at Dukinfield ( Co.) Pol. Ct.. 12- 8- 24, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 28, 13- 8- 24. 84.— Harry Lewis, C. R. O. No. 5634- 17, was, at Swanage ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 17- 8- 24, discharged. See Case No. 56, 20- 8- 24. 85.— Francis Ratcliffe, C. R. O. No. 4749- 17, was sentenced at Watford ( Co.) P. Sess., 19- 8- 24, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 50, 13- 8- 24. 90 — William Dendrickson, ('. R. O. No. 24124- 20, was sentenced at Hatton P. Sess., 19- 8- 24, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 19, 8- 8- 24. 91 Harry Atkinson, C. R. O. No. 10097- 14, was sentenced at Hove Boro. Pol. Ct., 20- 8- 24, to 4 mos. impt. See case No. 22, 18- 8- 24. 92.— William Robert Arden, C. R. O. No. 2284- 09, was sentenced at the C. L. S., 19- 8- 24, to 15 mos. impt. See case No. 52, 6- 8- 24. 93 George Evans, C. R. O. No. 17170- 17, was sentenced at the C. L. S., 19- 8- 24, to 12 mos. impt., for officebreaking ( 2 cases) and possessing house- breaking implements by night. See Case No. 50, 6- 8- 24. 86.— Harry Ambrose Harbord, C. R. O. No. 7729- 22, was sentenced at Bangor ( Co.) P. Sess., 19- 8- 24. to 14 and 14 days impt. ( cons.) for larceny and fraud. See Case No. 20, 18- 8- 24. 94.— Thomas Hall, C. R. O. No. S/ 166574, was sentenced at Ormskirk ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 19- 8- 24, to 6 mos. impt., for indecent assault on girl aged 9 yrs. Pre. con. of indecent assault, assault on female and a minor offence at SOUTHPORT. 87.— James Hutchings, alias Lewis, C. R. O. No. 1272- 08, was sentenced as James Hutchins, at Greenwich Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 8- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, horsestealing, 05.— James Henry Downie, C. R. O. No. 7966- 20, was, at C. L. S., 19- 8- 24 acquitted. See Case No. 12, 21- 7- 24. 173 THE POLICE^ GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. MISSING. CARNARVONSHIRE. £ 20 REWARD. 96.— Conway ( Co.).— From his home at Llan- dudno, since 4- 12- 23.— John Roberts, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7414, h. about 1874, 5ft. 9in„ well built, rather stout, c. fresh, h. slightly sandy, brown moustache; dress, navy blue suit, fawn mackintosh, grey cap. Inpossession of gold watch, gold medal, Presented by Llandudno Town Band, and silver matchbox, W. W. Maitland thereon. A tailor. Left home above date for a walk and may have fallen in the sea. Mrs. Roberts, wife of above, of Dulas House, Llandudno, will be responsible for payment of above reward and this will be made on condition that sufficient information is given to trace where- abouts of the missing man, or upon the evidence that in the event of his body being found he has been buried and the watch and other articles produced. Inf. to Supt. Pritchard, Conway. Printed and Published for His . Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotlaod Yard, London, S. W. 1. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 174 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. HAMPSHIRE. 97.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— For stealing, 18th inst., gent's Maxim bicycle, 26in. frame, 28 x 1 Jin. wheels, Dunlop tyres, Sturmey- Archer 3- speed gear, back pedalling brake, front pull up brake, No. 96416 under saddle, gear case, transfer on sloping bar, Brooks saddle, Three Chime bell and toolbag attached.— Jesse Francis Rose, b. 1897, 6ft. iin., well built, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, good teeth ; dress, blue suit ( old pair of grey trousers under blue ones), grey Triiby hat, soft striped collar, black tie, brown boots. A native of New Zealand. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. 98.— Bournemouth ( Co.).— For arrears of wife maintenance order amounting to £ 33 14s.— Charles Herbert Smith, b. 1884, 5ft. 10in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, It. grey Trilby hat, collar, tie, It. grey overcoat. A motor engineer or salesman ; native of London. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. 99. — Portsmouth ( Boro.). — For larceny ( dwelling).— Reece Charles Davies, b. 1889, 5ft. 7 or 8in., thin build, c. fresh, h., e. and small moustache brown, large ears ; dress, dk. grey suit, soft collar, black tie, grey sooks, brown shoes, seldom wears hat. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. 102.— Manchester ( City).— For obtaining £ 7 10s. 8d. by false pretences.— James Rhodes, b. 1874, 5ft. 9Jin., medium build, h. white, clean shaven, stoops, wears pince- nez; dress, black suit, pepper and salt colour waterproof, wing collar, fawn Trilby hat. Native of Harrogate. Was employed on commission, by a firm of advertising contractors, sent orders to the firm, 17th July, 1924, and received the above amount as commission. It was afterwards ascertained that the orders were bogus. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 103.— Seaforth ( Co.).— For housebreaking, 18th inst., at West Derby.— Two Men : lst. b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft. 9in., slim build, c. sallow, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit, It. Trilby hat, collar, tie, respectable appearance.— 2nd, b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim build, c. fresh ; dress, It raincoat, collar, tie, dk. Trilby hat, respectable appearance. Inf. to Acting Supt. Fyles, Seaforth. LANCASHIRE. 100.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— For stealing ( visitor), 17th inst., gent's English lever watch, silver dial, gold numerals ; and £ 7 10s.— Jim Brown, b. 1892, 5ft. 5in., stiff build, h. and e. dk., clean shaven ; dress, grey mixture suit, grey Trilby hat, collar and tie, grey socks, brown shoes. States native of Glasgow. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 101.— Bury ( Co.).— For indecent exposure, 24th ult.— George Williams, b. 1886, 5ft. 4 or 5in., slim build, c. fair, h. sandy, e. blue, stooping shoulders ; dress, navy blue striped suit, hard hat, collar, tie, black shoes. Earns livelihood by playing piano in public houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Acting Supt. Potts, Bury.