police PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SEMES. FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1924. No. 100, 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. W. T. F. HORWOOD, The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 1— High Wycombe ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), at Wooburn, 22nd inst., brown leather portmanteau, about 24in. x 12in., with 2 leather straps; and £ 13 10s.— John James Goldsmith, b. 1907, oft. 3 or 4in., c. pale, h. dk., e. blue, clean shaven, sores on face, scar under 1. eye, Jewish appearance ; dress, dk. or It. grey suit ( trousers patched), dk. grey cap. blue collar, grey socks, Army boots. A farm hand ; native of Liverpool. May be found at Salvation Army hostels or lodging houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Kirby, High Wycombe. 3— Chesterfield ( Boro.)— Billy Watson, Case No. 7, 27- 8- 24, is identical with William Richard- son, C. R. O. No. 9558- 14, b. 1880, 5ft. 8in., c. dk., h. black, e. brown, bird, India rt., bird, Burma, wreath, square and compass 1. forearm. An engineer ; native of Sydney, New South Wales. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at BARTON- ON- HUMBER. LINCOLN ( William Richardson), SOUTH SHIELDS ( William Lowe Welch), WOLVERHAMPTON ( William Laurence Dickson), HULL ( Lowe Dixon), SHEFFIELD, DERBY. SCARBOROUGH ( William Dixon), WIGAN ( Charles Reid) and ACCRENGTON ( William Bailey Dixon). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Chesterfield. • DERRYSHIRE. 2.— Chapel- en- le- Frith ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences at Chapel Milton, between 14th and 23rd inst.— Annie Copley, C. R. O. No. 13084- 20, Case No. 12, 18- 7- 24, b. 1896, 5ft. 3iin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, both 4th fingers deformed ; dress, brown dress, full length brown mixture coat with large collar, large black lace or crinoline hat, fawn stockings, new shoes with patent toes ; carried black umbrella ( stolen). A servant; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of fraud at ASHTON, LEEK ( Annie Copley) and MANCHESTER ( Annie Connolly). Obtained lodgings by falsely stating she had been engaged as typist at a local works. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. McDonald, Chapel- en- le- Frith. ESSEX. 4.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 17th or 18th inst., lady's brown leather handbag, clip fastening at top, containing 2 small purses, 4 keys, clothing club book, 2 club tickets ( 1 with Tomkins, other Smarts, Southchurch Road, Southend- on- Sea), rate paper, gas bill ; lady's ring, believed 18ct., set 2 diamonds and 3 emeralds, claw setting ; 9ct. dress ring, set 3 turquoise, 1 stone slightly differs in colour from others ; 15ct. bracelet, curb pattern; gent's silver watch, Word's Patent, key wind, black hands, English figures, gold Albert with mounted sovereign attached ; and about £ 5.— William Levett, abases Williams and Smith, b. 1891, 5ft. 6 or 7in., slim build, c. sallow, h. and moustache brown, e. blue, well spoken ; dress, grey sports coat, dk. trousers, soft collar and tie, dk. grey cap, coloured socks, boots. A motor engineer or blacksmith ; states T H E gazette 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 29, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. native of Norfolk. Obtained lodgings 12th inst., and absconded 18th inst., after he had left the property was missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 5.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— For stealing — dwelling ( walk in), about £ 1 10s., 9th inst.— Harry Collings, b. 1894, 5ft. 5 or 6in., slim build, e. fresh, h. brown, e. grey or brown, 1st rt. finger deformed, Jewish appearance ; dress, dk. jacket and vest with white stripe, dk. trousers, check cap. A newsvendor or kitchen porter. Wan- ant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 6— Gloucester ( Co.).— Case No. 123, 27- 8- 24, cancelled. William Tanner not now wanted. Property recovered. HAMPSHIRE. 7.— Aldershot ( Co.).— For stealing from Corunna Barracks, between 23rd and 25th inst., navy blue rough serge suit, link button only, 2 hip and 1 breast pockets, vest has 5 buttons and 4 pockets ; navy blue serge suit, - made by Jaye & Co. ; blue cloth do., pin stripe, Jaye & Co. on tab; 2 pairs fine blue serge trousers ; 2 pairs black shoes, size 7 ; 3 shirts ( 1 blue and white, 1 brown and white, 1 dk. blue and It. blue stripe) ; 2 Trilby hats, grey velour ; 13 soft collars ; 3 neckties ; 3 pairs cashmere socks.— Edward Elson, No. 6191653, Private, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment, b. 1901, 5ft 4in., c. fresh, h. brown ( curly), e. blue.- Robert Joseph Nicholls, No. 6194093, Private, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment, b. 1901, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey.— Arthur Rider or Ryder, No. 6194409, Private, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment, b. 1903, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel. All may be wearing the stolen clothing. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. 8.-— Eastleigh ( Co.).— Cases Nos. 57, 18- 12- 22, and 12 ( Nottingham) 25- 4- 23, cancelled. Frederick Bolton, C. R. O. No. S/ 153663, died at the Townley's Institution, Farnworth, 14th inst. KENT. 9.— Chatham ( Co.).— Ivy Chambers, Case No. 81, 25- 8- 24, is identical with Ivy Chambers, C. R. O. No. 2345- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey ( scar under rt.). A laundress ; native of Chatham. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at CANTERBURY and CHATHAM. Commitment warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Paramour, Chatham. 10.— Sevenoaks ( Co.).— For malicious damage to a quantity of hop binds at Shoreham, 15th inst. — John Mitchell, C. R. O. No. 1901- 06, b. 1972, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, horseshoe, Eliza back rt. hand, tattooed rings on fingers both hands, scar centre of forehead and rt. cheek ; dress, dk. grey suit, bowler hat, black and white knitted scarf. A labourer; native of Bexley Heath. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fowl- stealing, rape and minor offences at DARTFORD, WISBECH, KINGS LYNN, ALDERSHOT, LONG SUTTON ( John Mitchell), BEDFORD" ( Jack Mitchell) and on C, L, M, P and R. LANCASHIRE. 11. Bolton ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences, 6th inst. A Man, who gave name of W. C. Jones, b. 1898 to 1900, about 5ft. 4in., slim build, h. black, clean shaven, sharp features ; dress, navy blue suit, It. cap, grey mixture overcoat ( fur lined), soft collar, Army boots, respectable appearance. Opened an account with £ 3 with the Midland Bank, Bamber Bridge, and obtained cheque book, containing cheques, Nos. 85/ 005065 to 85/ 005076 inclusive. Stayed at common lodging house, represented that he was a motor driver in the employ of Messrs. Fry, Chocolate Manufacturers, induced a fellow lodger to cash one of the cheques, which was subsequently returned marked R. D. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bolton. 12. Bury ( Co.).— George Williams, Case No. 101, 22- 8- 24, is identical with George William Coombs Corbett, C. R. O. No. S/ 129442, b. 1894, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, li. It. brown, e. blue, rose 1. forearm. A labourer; native of Bath. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BLACKPOOL ( George William Coombs Corbett), HUDDERS- FIELD ( William Corbett Hurst), MIDDLETON, OLDHAM ( George Williams) and ROCHDALE ( George Corbett). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. Friday, August 29, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 13.— Liverpool ( City).— Case No. 125, 16- 5- 23, cancelled.— Reuben Donohue, C. R. O. No. 2314- 01, not wanted. Sentence expired. 14.— Preston ( Boro.).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered).— A Man who gave the name of G. Smith, b. 1890- 92, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, clean shaven; dress, navy blue suit, red and blue striped tie, starched collar, It. Trilby hat, boots. Inf. to the C. C., Preston. LINCOLNSHIRE. 15.— Market Rasen ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings and £ 1 by false pretences, between 20th and 25th inst Percy Bellamy, C. R. O. No. 1201- 19, b. 1886, 5ft. 3| in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar below rt. ear, small scar 1. neck, slight impediment in speech, very plausible ; dress, blue serge jacket and vest, brown trousers ( hole rt. knee), It. grey cap, white shirt with black or blue stripes, W. L. B. Dye, fast colours, The East Riding and P. H. Watson, Market Rasen, in red letters on tab, white celluloid collar, black knitted tie, boots. A carter ; native of Grimsby. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at SPILSBY, GRIMSBY, BURNLEY, LUTON, GAINSBOROUGH, ALFORD, LIN- COLN and BARTON- ON- HUMBER. Told loser he was opening a fish business locally, and obtained £ 1, saying his banking account was being trans- ferred from Grimsby. Hired bicycle at Caistor and later sold same. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Elviss, Market Rasen. 16.— Spalding ( Co.).— Charles Billings, Case No. 82, 27- 8- 24, is identical with John Cockbill, C. R. O. No. 1162- 12, b. 1869, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar rt. cheek. Native of Woking. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fowlstealing, fraud, officebreaking and minor offences at GUILDFORD, WOKING, CHERTSEY ( John Cockbill), BISHOP AUCKLAND, ALDERSHOT ( Charles Billings) and BRIDGWATER ( John Charles Reuben Billing). Inf. to Supt. Pikett, Spalding. 17.- Spilsby ( Co.).— For obtaining by false pretences, at Horncastle, 18th inst., wooden mallet, 3 butcher's or fish knives, butcher's steel, 3 dandy brushes, set 3 boot brushes, pocket knife, and 1 tin of Shinio.— A Man, who gave name of P. Bellamy, b. about 1894, 5ft. 3 or 4in., thin build, c. fresh, h. brown ( bushy in front), slight impedi- ment in speech ; dress, dk. grey or navy blue suit, dk. cap, soft collar, tie, boots, carried walking- stick. Told loser he intended opening a fish business locally, and obtained above goods, saying he would call the following day and pay for same. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Epton, Spilsby. SOMERSETSHIRE . 18.— Bath ( City).— For stealing £ 10 10s., 20th inst,— Charles Anderson, b. 1885, 5ft. 3 or 4in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, small dk. moustache ; dress, grey sports coat, grey trousers, cap. Was employed as hospital orderly and was entrusted with above sum to pay into the bank, failed to do so, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bath. SUFFOLK. 19.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— Case No. 95, 5- 3- 24, cancelled. Jim Sinclair not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 20.— Lowestoft ( Co.).— For stealing ( hotel), 2 overcoats ( recovered), 18th inst.— A Man, b. 1879 to 1884, 5ft. lOin. to 6ft., good build, h. black, small dk. moustache, plausible ; dress, believed grey suit, starched collar, smart appearance. Inf. to Supt. Newson, Lowestoft. SUSSEX ( EAST). 21.-— Brighton ( Boro.). — For forgery.— H. Bertram, alias H. Bertram Kakhar, b. about 1888, 5ft, 5 or 6in., stout build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, brown rainproof overcoat and bowler hat. An Indian Parsee. Obtained £ 75 on 2nd inst., and £ 80 on 8th inst., by means of forged bills. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. SUSSEX ( WEST). 22.— Chichester ( Co.).— Marjory Taylor, Case No. 23, 18- 6- 24, is identical with Helen Dorcas Scarlett, abases Dora Sheppard, Helen Scarlett, 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 29, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Alice Scarlett, Nellie Perkins, Ethel Shepperd, Lily Marchant, Beatrice Grant, Helen Saunders, Vera Swanson, Mabel Williams and Muriel Atkins, C. R. O. No. 12782- 19, Case No. 6, 20- 8- 24, b. 1900, 4ft. 10m., c. pale, h. brown, e. blue. A waitress ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences on B, C, T, X and Y. Inf. to Supt. Brett, Chichester. WORCESTERSHIRE. 23.— Evesham ( Co.).— For stealing from caravan, blue coat and vest, the coat has 3 buttons in front and 3 buttons on each cuff ; starched linen collar, size 14i ; dk. cotton tie, with white marks ; dk. cap with It. spots ; Army razor, in holdall; shaving brush, bone handle ; tooth brush and paste ; blue and white pillow cover ; and a quantity of food, at Harvington, 25th inst.-— Arthur Boyce, alias John Riley, b. 1897, 5ft, 7£ in., c. pale, h. It., e. grey, flower and Mother rt. forearm ; dress, dk. trousers, old shabby jacket, green silk scarf, dk. cap, boots ( new). May now be wearing the stolen clothing. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Davis, Evesham. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 24.— Bradford ( City).— Douglas Hodgkins, Case No. 31, 27- 8- 24, is identical with Douglas Hodgkins, C. R. O. No. 1583- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Native of Keighley. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at BRADFORD, OTLEY and HALIFAX. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bradford. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 25.— Remanded at Bristol ( City) Pol. Ct. till 2nd prox., charged as James McDonald with housebreaking.— Joseph Brady, C. R. O. No. 1371- 14, b. 1891, 5ft. 8iin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, boil scars under chin, Emmey Duffy rt. forearm. A labourer ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny, larceny ( person), housebreaking, shopbreaking and a minor offence at HULL, SELBY and LEEDS. 26.— Remanded at Lambeth Pol. Ct. ( L.)— P Division case— till 2nd prox., charged as George Tyrel with obtaining £ 20 by false pretences. Answered advertisements in newspapers inserted by persons seeking rooms, who were willing to purchase furniture, falsety represented he had rooms and furniture, and obtained various sums of money.-— William Roberts, aliases Frederick Delauney and Frederick Delawney, C. R. O. No. S/ 102399, b. 1885, 4ft. lOin., medium build, c. fresh, hair brown, e. blue, ginger moustache, mole corner rt. eye, scar rt. eyebrow, swaggering gait ; dress, blue serge suit, bowler or straw hat. A greengrocer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, libel and minor offences at CHERTSEY and on B and L. 27.— Remanded at Bargoed ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 29th inst., charged as Arthur Walker with larceny. - James Dean, C. R. O. No. 254- 12, b. 1885, 5ft. 6| in., c. dk., h. and e. brown, bird rt., flag, anchor, ship and pierced heart 1. forearm, bracelet rt. wrist, flower back rt. hand, ship back 1. hand. A stoker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, horsestealing, shopbreaking, office- breaking, housebreaking and minor offences at WIGTOWN, LAWFORDS GATE, CHATHAM, MERTHYR TYDFIL, ABERCARN ( Arthur Walker), PORT TALBOT ( Arthur Weston) and on W and X. 28.— At Worcester ( Co.), charged with larceny.— James Parker, C. R. O. No. 189- 22, b. 1884, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar forehead and rt. cheek, female's head back rt. hand. A fisher- man ; native of Hands worth. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, receiving and minor offences at HANDSWORTH, SMETHWICK, BURSLEM, BRISTOL, PORTSMOUTH, COVENTRY, GRIMSBY, MATLOCK, HULL, BOSTON ( James Parker), LEICESTER, NOTTINGHAM ( James Summers) and LOUTH ( Thomas Mooney). 29.— Remanded at Leicester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with bigamy.— George Henry Eastgate, alias George Henry Bland, C. R. O. No. 3345- 18, b. 1875, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Staggle- thorpe. Pre. con. of bigamy at DERBY. 30.— Remanded at Oldham ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd prox., charged with fraud and larceny ( trick). Met loser and asked him to wait for him while he went to a wakes club draw, and on meeting loser after said he had been paid too much, and had to take change back. Asked loser for 4s. 6d., which was handed him, and he decamped. In Friday, August 29, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 29 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 2nd case approached blind newsvendor, said he was son of local publican and was going to draw his pension, asked loser for 12s. 6d., promising him £ 1 note. Loser handed him the 12s. 6d. and received a piece of blank paper.— Matthias Knowles, alias James Watenvorth, C. R. O. No. 765- 14, b. 1890, 5ft. Oiin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar upper lip. A stoker; native of Leigh. Pre. con. of robbery with violence, cyclestealing, fraud, larceny and minor offences at BOLTON, LEIGH, PONTYPRIDD ( Matthias Knowles), MANCHESTER ( John Hart) and on Y. 31.— Remanded at Dorchester ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 3rd prox., charged as William Weston with arson.— William Goodfellow, alias Thomas Yates Goodfellow, C. R. O. No. 22189- 19, b. 1901, 5ft, 6in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, scars 1. of neck, 1. eyebrow and back rt. hand. A carter ; native of Salford. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement, cyclestealing and minor offences at DROXFORD, LIVERPOOL, ABERYSTWYTH, STOCKPORT and BIRMINGHAM. 32.— Remanded at Ormskirk ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged with housebreaking and larceny.— Walter Foster, C. R. O. No. 21720- 18, b. 1887, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A watchmaker; native of London. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, larceny and minor offences at DONCASTER ( Walter Foster) and WOLVER- HAMPTON ( Walter Dibbs). 33.— Remanded at Fleetwood ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 30th inst., charged with loitering with intent.— David Osborne, C. R. O. No. 1501- 22, b. 1901, 5ft. 6iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A seaman ; native of London. Pre. con. of housebreaking at NORTH WALSHAM. 34.— Remanded at Thames Pol. Ct. ( L.)— H Division case till 2nd prox., charged with larceny ( servant). Gertrude Senior, alias Gertrude Emily Senior, C. R. O. No. 11239- 18, b. 1862, 4ft. llin., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. hazel; dress, black costume, black felt hat ( trimmed black ribbon), boots. A domestic servant; native of Nottingham. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at CHELTENHAM. LANCASHIRE. 35.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— Remanded till 2nd prox., charged on suspicion of stealing oxydised silver clock, 8 days, egg shaped, Sin. x 4iin., 3 legs, white face, ordinary numerals, black fingers, numbers scratched on the back 5959, 3635/ 262, 491796, Rd. 541465, Buren, Swiss made, inside.— George Clayton, b. 1895, 5ft. 7£ in., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, round face, clean shaven ; dress, grey suit, fawn raincoat, grey cap, brown boots. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. SUSSEX ( EAST). 36 — Brighton ( Boro.).— Remanded till 29th inst., charged with fraud. Obtained money from well known local ladies and gentlemen by repre- senting herself as Lady Ferguson and honorary secretary to leper colony in Essex, and was obtain- ing subscriptions for erection of a new bungalow, and that if she obtained £ 100 in specified time she had been promised funds to erect 2 additional bungalows.— Mary Ferguson, alias Melodie Fergu- son ( no pre. con. traced), b. 1884, 6ft. 2in., c. pale, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue. A musician ; native of Wolverhampton. Inf. to the C. C., Brighton. APPREHENSIONS. 37 — M. P. D., H Division.— George Bunce, C. R. O. No. 16966- 15, Case No. 1, 20- 8- 24. 38.— Derbyshire, Chesterfield ( Co.).— Albert Crooks, Case No. 133, 18- 6- 24, and on 2- 8- 24, as Albert Edward Crook fined £ 7 or 2 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. No. 12583- 24. 39.— Gloucestershire, Bristol ( City).— James Leech Bottomley. Case No. 8,11- 8- 24. 40.— Hampshire, Aldershot ( Co.).— Harry Edward Lowe and George Leslie Taylor, Case No. 14, 2- 4- 24, and each sentenced, 21- 7- 24, to 3 mos. impt. Now C. R. O. Nos. 12265- 24 and 12272- 24, respectively. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 29, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 41 — Hampshire, Alton ( Co.).— James William Arthur Ryder, Case No. 9, 20- 8- 24, and identical with James Rider, C. R. O. No. 13646- 23, and sentenced, 25- 8- 24, at Whitehill ( Co.) Pol. Ct., to 1 mo. impt. Part property recovered. 42— Huntingdonshire, St. Ives ( Co.).— Elizabeth Smith, Case No. 89, 27- 6- 24. 43.— Lancashire, Blackburn ( Co.).— Peter Regan, C. R. O. No. 21898- 21, Case No. 13, 13- 8- 24. Horse recovered. 44.— Lancashire, Blackpool ( Boro.).— Thomas McGovern, Case No. 6, 7- 7- 24, and on 24- 7- 24, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. Now C. R. O. No. 12120- 24. 45.— Lancashire, Bury ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 9, 25- 6- 24, and identical with Joseph William Whittaker, C. R. O. No. S/ 107077, and sentenced at Royton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 25- 8- 24, to 1, 6 and 3 mos impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases) and being found on enclosed premises. 46.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Thomas Pepper, Case No. 17, 27- 8- 24. 47.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Matthias Knowles, C. R. O. No. 765- 14, Case No. 22, 11- 6- 24. See also Case No. 30 current issue. 48- Lancashire, Skerton ( Co.).— James William Townsend, C. R. O. No. 2235- 19, Case No. 20, 27- 8- 24, and sentenced, 26- 8- 24, to 4 mos. impt. 49.— Lancashire, Skerton ( Co.).— Kathleen Hogan, Case No. 14, 22- 8- 24, and on 2( 5- 8- 24, discharged. 50.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Lieut- Col. H. Stevens, Case No. 27, 27- 8- 24. 51.— Staffordshire, Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— Robert Woolridge and Fred Birks, Case No. 84, 27- 8- 24. 52. Worcestershire, Stourport ( Co.) Walter Foster, C. R. O. No. 21720- 18, Case No. 91, 15- 2- 24. See also Case No. 32 current issue. 53.- Warwickshire, Stratford- on- Avon ( Co.).— F. Duncan Millward, Case No. 145, 11- 7- 23, and sentenced as Frederick Millward, at Warwick Sess., 1- 7- 24, to 2 mos. impt., for larceny ( 2 cases) and fraud ( 2 cases). Now C. R. O. No. 12500- 24. 54.— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( City). Joseph Brady, C. R. O. No. 1371- 14, Case No. 31, 6- 8- 24. See also case No. 25 current issue. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LEICESTERSHIRE. 55.— Loughborough ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, at Mountsorrel, 18th inst.— Stuart McDonald, alias Alfred Wilkinson, C. R. O. No. 2974- 02, Cases Nos. 159, Supplement B ( Vol. XI.) and 26, 23- 5- 24, b. 1875, 5ft. 7tin., medium build, c. fresh, h. auburn ( turning grey), e. blue, fleshy mole outside 1. eye ; dress, grey suit, It. cap, linen collar, dk. tie, boots, wore gold coloured double Albert and gold snake ring rt. hand. In possession of 3 gold coins, stolen at Halifax. A shoemaker; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and attempted fraud at LEEDS, SUNDERLAND, NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( James Grant), NUNEATON ( Fred Allinson), THIRSK ( Fred Wilkinson), ALN- WICK, WARWICK ( Harry Berry), KETTER- ING ( Harry Wilkinson), ' BRISTOL ( Harry Nicols), MORPETH ( James George Grant) and BARNSLEY ( Stuart McDonald). Has also con. for larceny in CANADA. Stated he was an engine driver and had been engaged by a local company to drive a steam roller ( false). Left on an old black bicycle, ostensibly to go to work, returned same evening with new Curry bicycle, and stated he had given his old machine in part payment, and had been allowed £ 1 for it. Said he could repurchase the old machine for that amount, and loser gave him £ 1 to puchase the bicycle, but has not received same. It is believed that the new Cuny machine has been stolen. Warrant issued. Inf. to Insp. Hall, Loughborough. Friday, August 29, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 29 PORTRAIT OF PERSON WANTED. PERTHSHIRE. 56.— Perth ( City).— For stealing 2 horses ( recovered), 11th inst.— David Stark Brodie, silver mustard pot, boat shape, on 4 legs ; silver pepper dredger, 3in. high, on 4 legs ; silver salver, about 9in., on 3 legs ; 2 linen serviettes, R. L. G. over 36 in red cotton. Inf. to C. R. O. aliases David Brodie and David Stark, C. R. O. No. 13216- 19, S. C. R. No. 400- 21, b. 1892, 5ft, 6in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, heart back 1. hand and on 1. wrist ; dress, greenish suit ( shabby), grey cap, dk. tie. A miner or labourer ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, embezzle- ment, indecent assault and minor offences at EDINBURGH, ABERDEEN, BROUGHTY FERRY, DUNDEE and PERTH. Was entrusted with three horses to take to an auction mart. Sold one in accordance with the instructions given him, but withdrew the other two, disposed of them privately, and absconded. May be found associating with horse dealers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Perth. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 57._ C Division. 25th inst., by burglary ( forcing ground floor window).— Combined cigarette, cigar and matchbox, solid silver, column pattern, bottom 8in., middle 5in., top 2Jin., O. engraved on top box ; 4 silver quaiclis, about 9in. in diameter ( 2 inscribed From the people of Islay to Commander Hon. W. S. Leveson- Gower, R. N., also Granville coat- of- arms thereon ; 2 bearing Strathmore coat- of- arms) ; 2 silver cups ( 1 large, inscribed Cape Hunt Meeting, 1906, 2- mile Hurdle Race, Won by Pat; 1 small, inscribed Jumping Competition, Won by Pat and Roy, with other inscription not known); silver salt cellar and spoon, boat shape, on 4 legs ; BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 58.— Slough ( Co.).— Between 26th ult, and 25th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window).— Large silver teapot, plain, Queen Anne pattern ; silver cream jug, do. ; silver sugar basin, do. ; 2 silver pepper casters ; gent's gold half hunter watch and chain, small linked ; lady's do., and long gold chain, tiny links ; heart, shaped do., on brooch, lover's knot ; round tie- pin, gold, diamond in middle ; long gold neckchain, very fine links, attached is locket with photo inside, size of 2s. piece, monogram A. W. inscribed on front; gold neckchain, twisted rope pattern, paste pendant attached, set in centre with amethyst; amber brooch and earring to match ; set plain gold cuff links ; 3 gold studs, pearl set in top of each ; set gold faced links ; set gold faced studs ( 1 large, 2 small) ; gold tie- pin, small diamond set in centre ; gold brooch, heart in centre, set pearls ( 1 pearl missing) ; bar do., set 3 garnets and 2 small pearls ; gent's gold nugget pin, shaped like leaf ; German razor, Astral thereon ; 4 Sheffield do.. black handles ; small safety do., in metal case ; bottle Scotch whiskey ; bottle cherry brandy. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. 59.— Slough ( Co.).— 25th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing padlock on back door), at Iver.— Silver Waltham lever watch, No. 5485744, A. W. W. Co., Mass., on case, Moore, Queen Street, Derby, on dial ; silver lever do., Johnson, Victoria, Derby, on case, mainspring broken ; small black purse. Inf. to the D. C. C., Slough. CAMBRIDGESHIRE ( ISLE OF ELY). 60. - March ( Co.).— 26th inst,, at Coates.— Cent's Rudge- Whitworth bicycle, black enamelled, dropped handle- bars, studded tyre on front wheel, Palmer tyre on back wheel, rubber pedals, rubber saddle, lamp bracket fixed to rt. fork, front wheel brake, bell on top crossbar of frame, in dirty condition. — Suspicion is attached to Edwin Albert Stevens, alias Fred Andrews, b. 1901, about 6ft., slim build, e. ( cast), bird between 1st finger and thumb both hands, tombstone rt., woman, Union Jack, bird, Nellie 1. forearm ; dress, blue striped suit ( old, patched at knees 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 29, 1924. PROPERTY STOLEN— con tinned. and behind), fawn Trilby hat with black band, white sweater, blue and white striped shirt, brown boots ( old). Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, March. DURHAM. 61.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— Between 9th and 23rd inst., by housebreaking ( forcing drawing room window with instrument).— Lady's silver watch, old- fashioned, embossed; gent's silver lever Waltham do. ; lady's long gold guard, old- fashioned, close links ; lady's gold neckchain, very fine pattern, bar and link design; oval gold locket, attached to above chain; small silver sports medal, inscribed Boy's High School, R. Todd, first four miles, 1919 ; strap amber beads, clouded ; . strap of do., clear ; gent's gold tie- pin, white diamond centre ; gent's do., old- fashioned, amber stone centre; pair gold and single pearl earrings; gent's summer overcoat, light fawny grey mixture, half lined with rich blue and green shot silk lining, to fit a man 5ft. 2in.: new condition. Inf. to Insp. Hunter, West Hartlepool. DEVONSHIRE. 62.— Torquay ( Co.).— 25th inst., from dwelling at Preston.— 18ct. curb bracelet; diamond and ruby do. ; American dollar brooch ; 5s. piece set in enamel; gold diamond shaped do., with 3 diamonds in centre ; gold horseshoe do., with whip across ; small metal horseshoe do. ; metal do.: with bright green stones ; 2 pairs gold drop earrings ; pair do., with chain and ruby drop ; pair paste drop do. ; long old fashioned gold chain, square links ; gold neckchain, with octagonal pendant attached, initials D. M. inscribed thereon ; string imitation pearls ; string coral beads ; string of blue stone beads, with a 3d. piece, an iridescent pendant and a crystal attached ; silver chain with Maltese cross ; diamond and opal ring, set 3 opals and 2 diamonds ; ruby and diamond do., set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds ; lady's gold watch, on leather strap, name Ponds on dial and probably word Paris ; lady's old silver do., plain face, old steel chain attached ; lady's old silver do., plain face, chased back ; silver locket, with photo of gentleman therein; brown suede purse, with M. H. on outside ; lady's gold double Albert ; £ 6 10s. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 63.- Stroud ( Co.).— 24th inst., from stable at Whitminster.— Buff cowman's smock, nearly new, dirty, fit man 5ft. 6 or 7in. ; cream mackintosh, 2 vertical side pockets, belt missing, fit man 5ft. 6 or 7in. ; gent's dk. overcoat, brown stripe, 2 outside and 1 inside pockets, rent near 1. pocket. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Stroud. 64.— Stroud ( Co.).— Between 26th and 28th inst., by officebreaking ( forcing door), at Standish. — Boat shape spirit level, about 9in. long, may have E. Preston & Sons, E. P., Birm., Eng., engraved on brass top ; brown leather attache- case, 15in. x 12m. x 3in., A. N. W. on side, 1 compart- ment, 2 nickel clasp fittings that lock leather handle, in good condition. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Stroud. KENT. 65.— Sandwich ( Co.).— 10th or 11th inst., by burglary ( insecure lavatory window) at Nonington.- old Georgian 18th Century solid silver watch, in silver case, with the folio whig verse in satin inside outer case :— See how the moments pass, How swift they haste away ; In this instinctive glen Behold thy hfe and scan ; 0' waste not then thy prime On sin's pernicious road ; Redeem thy precious time Acquaint thyself with God ; lady's wrist watch ; very old silver do. ; gold ring, set 3 stones ; 1 sovereign ; 6 solid silver dessert spoons and dessert forks, either King or Queen pattern, with crest— lamb, flag and tree, and motto ( Favente Des) thereon, very old ; set of 3 white ivory handled razors, in morocco leather case ( razors and case have S. G. H. S. thereon) ; new razor strop, straight, with handle ; gent's silver keyless watch ; small silver wist do. ; gilded metal do., bronze colour; few wood carving tools ; pair lady's new grey suede gloves ; lady's silk scarf ; pair lady's partly worn brown gloves ; pair gent's black lace boots, heavy make, size 8 ; 2 pairs lady's boots, size 5 ; Valet safety razor, with L. C. S. from J. H. D. thereon; Little Bee clock, in dk. stained wooden case, stands on 2 feet; 2 pairs dk. grey woollen socks, large size ; laundry basket. Inf. to Supt. Barton, Sandwich. LANCASHIRE. 66.— Leigh ( Co.).— 25th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing back window with instrument), at Earles- town.— 4 paper bags, each containing 5s. copper ; 5s. silver; 10 pocket knives, white bone hafts Wednesday, July 23, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— con I inued. Bona Fide, John Wigfall & Co., Sheffield, on blades ; pocket knife, nickel plated hafts,, stamped B. 4, Star,. A. N. Y. ; 6 pocket knives, buckhoru hafts, steel stripe down centre ; 60 packets of 10 Capstan cigarettes; 4 boxes Woodbine do. ; 10 packets of 20 Player's do. ; and 30 Felix post- cards. Inf. to Actg. Supt. Lauder, Leigh. 67.— Reedley ( Co.).— 24th or 25th inst., by ware- housebreaking ( breaking pane of glass in door and releasing catch) at Colne.- 2 bottles of Black and White whiskey; bottle of Pure London gin; 500 Gold Flake cigarettes, in packets of 20 ; 3 2oz. tins of Player's Navy Cut De Luxe tobacco ; 2 pint bottles of Nuttal's Crystal pale ale ; pair of brown shoes, size 9, plain fronts, crepe rubber soles, pointed toes ; and 3s. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. 68.— Reedley ( Co.).— 25th inst., from shop at Harle Syke.— 3 club draw tickets, Nos. 2603 and 5959, 3rd not known ; and £ 5. Inf. to Supt, Cleal, Reedley. 69.— Reedley ( Co.).— 26th or 27th inst,, by officebreaking ( forcing window with instrument) at Nelson.— Lady's silver wristlet watch, gold fingers, Roman numerals. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. SUSSEX ( EAST). 70.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Between 17th and 19th inst., from motor car in garage.— Pair lady's small opera- glasses, mother- o'- pearl and silver plated, To Ethel from Jim, 1924, engraved on centre bar.— 24th or 25th inst., from hotel bedroom. — Dk. brown skunk fur, lined dk. brown shot silk, crepe- de- chine patch thereon. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( WEST). 71.— Horsham ( Co.).— 25th inst., from roadside. — Gent's Fleet bicycle, 1924model, black enamelled, green lined, 24in. frame, 28 x liin. wheels, Bates tyres, usual parts plated ( rusty in places), steel mudguards ( back one chipped, front extension), upturned handle- bars ( no grips), roller lever brakes, rubber pedals ( rt, without nuts), bottom bracket without an oiler, Brooks' saddle, pump and bell, nearly new.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1899 to 1902, 5ft, 6 to 8in., c. fresh, clean shaven; dress, brownish jacket, trousers of lighter material, cap, collar and tie. Inf. to Supt. Beacher, Horsham. 72.— Midhurst ( Co.).— 16th inst., by house- breaking.— Gold curb bracelet, catch broken, safety chain attached, about 3- 16in. thick, been mended ; small gold watch, floral design, attached to pendant, out of order ; silver wrist do., strap attached, partly luminous, name Ryde on watch.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1894 to 1899, 5ft. 7 or 8in., slim build, c. dirty ; dress, dk. suit, dirty wrap, dk. cap ( all dirty). In possession of old motor cycle, Imperial Jap engine. Was accompanied by another man ( in custody), in possession of motor car clock, maker Smith, London, No. P- 53313 on dial. Inf. to Supt. Pennicott, Midhurst. 73.— Steyning ( Co.).— 23rd or 24th inst., from hotel bar.— Silver plated tankard, shape of milk- jug, without spout, F- 08, crown and circle, \ pint, and White Horse Hotel, stamped on sides, Mapping Bros., 222, Oxford Street and London Bridge, stamped on bottom. Inf. to Insp. Slade, Steyning. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). f 74 — Heworth ( Co.).— 24th or 25th inst., by warehousebreaking ( forcing back window with instrument) at Tollerton. — lOlbs. tobacco, Hignett's, Bondman, St. Bruno, Midnight Flake and Colley's Mixture, in packets, medium and thin black twist in rolls ; about 60 packets of cigarettes, Player's, Navy Cut, Capstan, Gold Flake and Robin in packets of 10 and 20, also a few packets of Sinclair's do. ; 10 men's sateen blue and white shirts, may have name Yorkmin on tab at back of neck; 3 doz. pairs lady's cashmere and mercerised black silk stockings ; 3 or 4 pairs men's grey tweed trousers, S. Y. S. E. D. on ticket; about 1 doz. lady's overalls, gingham material, in various colours ; 6 print overalls ; pair lady's shoes, black, Gipsy Queen brand, size 2 ; 12 woollen tunic shirts, Atlantic on tab back of neck ; 18 men's Union shirts ( 6 with Atlantic on tab, 3 with Yorkmin on tab) ; 12 lady's fawn mackintoshes ; several doz. lady's blouses, silk, voile, black, white and cotton mixtures. Inf. to Supt. Welford, Heworth. 10 THE POLICE^ GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 23, 1924. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 75.— M Division.— 27th inst,, " Leyland " lorry, 1917 model. TP- 142. Engine No. 5254. 36.40 H. P. Open touring body, with hoops and sheets. Colour, green body and cover, red wheels. Up- holstery dk. green cushion and back rest driver's seat. George Milne, 55, Copnor Road, Portsmouth, painted white on cab and black letters on sheet front and rear. Excise Licence, issued 1- 7- 24. attached. Loser holds Registration Book. YORKSHIRE. 76.— York ( City).— 27th inst., " Ford" car, 1922 model. AK- 6704. 22 HP. Worm drive. Touring body. Colour maroon. Upholstery black leather. Spare wheel on side. Black cat on radiator. Excise Licence, issued 14- 7- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 77.— V Division.— 27th inst., " Douglas," solo, 1923 model. XN- 7912. Frame No. 60515. Engine No. 58831. 2J H. P. Chain- eum- belt drive. Colour blue with silver tank. Excise Licence, issued 20- 2- 24, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 78 - C Division.—" Fiat," Case No. 89, 27- 8- 24. MOTOR CYCLES. AYRSHIRE. 79 — Ayr ( Burgh).— " Sunbeam," Case No. 50, 8- 8- 24 PROPERTY TRACED TO POSSESSION OF PRISONER. LANCASHIRE. 80.— Manchester ( City).— Traced to possession of Richard Percival Walmsley, C. R. O. No. S/ 46536, b. 1883, 6ft. 2in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. wrist; dress, blue serge suit, It. grey Trilby hat, collar, tie, grey overcoat with half belt, brown boots. An auctioneer; native of Preston. Pre. con. of fraud, conspiracy to defraud and minor offences at PRESTON, FLEETWOOD and SOUTHPORT. Remanded till 1st prox., charged with living on immoral earnings and unlawful possession : Plain electro- plated teapot, to hold 1 gill, hinged lid with knob on top, Collis & Co., Birmingham, No. 1790, stamped underneath ; plain electro- plated sugar- basin to match, 2 handles ( 1 each side), Collis & Co., Birmingham, stamped underneath ; pair of electro- plated sugar- tongs, stamped Collis & Co. ; electro- plated pickle fork, heavily engraved, monogram C. M. thereon ; electro- plated table spoon, Crown and Mitre thereon ; electro- plated dessert spoon, crest obliterated; electro plated tea spoon, drawing of a crown and a mitre, also Carlisle on back ; 2 table spoons, 2 dessert spoons, 1 tea spoon, 2 dessert forks, handles fluted back and front, all stamped E. P. ; dessert knife and a table knife, stainless steel blades, stamped G. G. Honour & Sons, Simon's Restaurant, on crest, fluted metal handles ; Firth stainless dessert knife, Elkington & Co., Silversmiths and Cutlers, Exchange Station Hotel, Liverpool, on blade, fluted metal handle ; dessert knife, Barrow Ever- bright, Sheffield Made, Victoria- street, S. W., on blade, fluted metal handle ; dessert knife with metal handle, stamped C. P. R., far worn ; pickle fork, metal fluted handle, Crown Hotel on crest; metal dessert fork, E. & Co. and crown on back of handle ; metal dessert spoon, fluted handle, Commodore on front, Rogers A1 on back ; heavy electro- plated cream- jug, 5 rings around top, 8 rings around bottom, to hold half a gill, Carring- ton, 130, Regent Street, W., No. 1743, stamped underneath. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 MISCELLANEOUS. SUSSEX ( WEST). 81— Steyning ( Co.).— Hired at Shoreham- by- Sea on the 17th, 25th and 26th July, respectively and not since returned.— Lady's all black Singer bicycle, 24in. frame, 28 x liin. wheels, Warwick tyres ( much worn), leather gear case with 2 black leather panels sewn in same, the word Singer in faded gold letters on front of same, 2 steel mud- guards, Capon Heaton rubber pedals, all black bell, flat upturned handle- bars which are much higher than the saddle, 2 roller lever brakes, black dress cords, letter S. formed in front lamp bracket, hand enamelled ; gent's B. S. A. bicycle, 27in. frame ( with a 13in. head), 26 x liin. wheels, Dunlop Roadster wired on tyre on back wheel, Palmer tyre on front, new Coventry £ x Jin. chain, rat trap pedals ( worn quite smooth), the letters B. S. A. formed in the driving wheel, flat handle- bars, 2 roller lever brakes. Brooks flat saddle, no step on back wheel, steel mudguards ; gent's all black bicycle, 24in. frame, 28 x liin. wheels, Dunlop wired on tyres, front forks D- shaped at crown tapering to round at bottom with slotted fork ends, flat saddle which has been repaired with a steel plate and copper rivets on under side of nose end, raised handle bars, 2 roller lever brakes, Capon Heaton rubber pedals, steel mudguards, large Lucas bell with plated top, no step on back wheel.— by Albert Sands, aliases Charles Wills, G. Hall, Smart, Gray, Noble, Hill, Price, Heel, Fairman, Hay ward, Barclay, Vincent, Mrs. Henrietta West, Miss Edith Maitland, Mrs. F. Bailey and Constance Bridge, C. R. O. No. 103- 20, Case Nos. 180, Supplement A ( Vol. VII.), and 17, 15- 8- 24, b. 1881, 5ft. 8in., medium build, c. sallow, h. brown, e. grey, wears green glasses, mole back of neck. A butler ; native of London. Pre. con. of obtaining valuable security by fraud, conspiracy, fraud, forgery and a minor offence at KIRKHAM ( Albert Sands), ANDOVER SCARBOROUGH ( Vincent Malgarin) and CLAC- TON- ON- SEA ( Arthur Allen). Inf. to Actg. Supt. Slade, Steyning. RE- CONVICTIONS. 82.— Joseph Reed, C. R. O. No. 1883- 99, was sentenced at Croydon ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 22- 8- 24, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( conc.). See Case No. 38, 20- 8- 24. 83.— Joseph Dominic Nardoni, C. R. O. No. 5740- 17, was sentenced at Watlington ( Co.) P. Sess., 23- 8- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 19, 25- 8- 24. 84.— Horace Clayton, alias Horace Charlee Montague Cheslyn, C. R. O. No. 1514- 11, Cass No. 109, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), was sentenced as Anthony Hill at the Guildhall Pol. Ct. ( L.), 14- 8- 24, to 6 mos. impt, for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking countinghousebreaking and minor offences at LOUGHBOROUGH ( Horatio William Clayton). STOCKPORT ( Horatio John Hastings), MACCLESFIELD ( Horace John Simister Hastings), in CITY OF LONDON ( Henry Carlyle), WEYMOUTH ( Horace Ray Cheslyn), LIVERPOOL ( Horace Wetherley Clayton), HULL ( Henry Horace Carlyle) and on B and E. 85.— John Finley, C. R. O. No. 3767- 15, was sentenced at Thomaby- on- Tees ( Co.) P. Sess., 25- 8- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 39, 22- 8- 24. 86.— George Clarke, C. R. O. No. 943- 08, was sentenced at Thornaby- on- Tees ( N. R,) Pol. Ct., 25- 8- 24, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 38, 22- 8- 24. 87.— William Bowman, C. R. O. No. 11753- 22, was sentenced at C. L. S., 21- 8- 24, to 3 yrs. Borstal Detention. See Case No. 15, 8- 8- 24. 88.— Phillip Lebovitch, alias Robert Jackson, C. R. O. No. 3906- 17, was sentenced as Robert William Jackson, at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct, ( L.), 20- 8- 24, to 9 mos. impt., and recommended for deportation, for larceny from railway station and cyclestealing. Pre. con. of larceny, house breaking and minor offences at NEWCASTLE ( Phillip Lebovitch), SALFORD ( John Jackson), MANCHESTER ( Barney Goodwin), LIVER- POOL ( Abe Morris) and on B and X. 89 — Dorothy Bendall, C. R. O. No. 3613- 22, was sentenced at Clerkenwell Pol. Ct. ( L.), 27- 8- 24, to 6 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) and 3 mos. impt, ( conc.), for larceny ( 3 cases). See Case No. 113, 15- 8- 24. 90.— Sydney Wells, C. R. O. No. 2729- 24, was sentenced as Sydney Charles Vyne Wells, at Horncastle ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 26- 8- 24, to 3 mos. impt., for indecent assault on a girl age 9 yrs. Pre. con. of larceny at BRADFORD. 91.- Margaret Flynn, C. R. O. No. 14848- 15, was sentenced at Sunderland ( Boro.) Pol. Ct,, 27- 8- 24, to 6 mos. impt. Two other cases of fraud were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 34, 27- 8- 24. 92.— Jean Holland, C. R. O. No. 8173- 19, was sentenced at Sunderland ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 27- 8- 24, to 6 mos. impt. for fraud ( 3 cases). See Case No. 34, 27- 8- 24. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, August 29, 1924. LATER INFORMATION. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 93. W Division.— 20th inst., by shopbreaking ( forcing back window).— 26 9ct. dress rings, with the following letters scratched inside : 3 with 5- stone diamond, A/-/- ; 3- stone diamond half hoop, F/ S/- ; single stone diamond, A/-/- ; emerald and diamond, Y/ S/- ; 5- stone ruby and diamond, claw setting, Y/ S/- ; do., M/ S/- ; fancy half hoop, Y/ S/- ; 5- stone claw half hoop, Y/ S/ L ; square cluster, L/-/- ; 4- stone fancy, F/-/- ; 5- stone half hoop, Y/-/-; 5- stone cluster, Y/-/-; 3- stone diamond gipsy, Y/ S/- ; sapphire and diamond, A/ S/- ; do., M/ S/-; sapphire do., A/-/-; do., Y/ S/- ; do., A/ S/- ; single stone gipsy, N/ S/ L ; diamond, M/ L/- ; do., F/ S/- ; 2 diamond and sapphire 3- stone, Y/ SL/- ; do., F/ SL/- ; 8 22ct, wedding rings : 3 M/ L/- ; 1 M/ A/-; 1 A/ L/- ; 1 A/ L/- ; 1 A/ S/- ; 1 A/-/- ; 1 SA/ O : 4 18ct. signet rings : 1 A/-/- ; 1 M/ SO/- ; 1 M/ SY/ O ; 1 A/-/- ; 10 9ct. do. : 3 E/ O : 1 SW/-; 1 SO/ Y ; 1 SF/ O ; 2 SA/ O ; 1 SF/- ; 1 SE/ Y ; 6 9ct. buckle rings : 2 S/- ; 1 SL/- ; 3 SA/ O ; number of cheap silver rings, set paste stones with one of the follow- ing letters scratched inside— MAYFLOWERS ; 25 silver watches, various : 1 8- day, M/ M/; 1 wrisr, SL/ ; 1 do., M/ S/- ; 3 do., 0/- ; 3 fancy, 0/- ; 2 gent's, W/ O ; 1 fancy, W/ R ; 1 do., O/ R ; 1 lever, S/ L : 1 do., W/ 0 ; 3 wrist, 0/ 0 ; 1 demi hunter, M/ SA/ O ; 3 bracelets, Y/ S/- ; 3 do., L,/- ; 15ct. sapphire brooch, M/ M/- ; 1 do., M/-/- ; 4 9ct. brooches : SL/ O/- ; SF/- ; R/ O ; E/ O ; 10 9ct. brooches : 1 W/ O ; 1 A/ 0 ; 1 R/ O : 1 W/ O ; 1 F/ O ; 1 R/ O : 1 SL/- ; 1 SW/ O ; 1 W/ O : 1 SA/ O ; ruby and diamond bar, Y/ S/- ; 5 9ct. pendants and chains ; 1 M/ S/-; 1 SM/ O ; 1 W/ O ; IS/-; 1 F/ O ; 6 9ct. pendants, fancy, set stones : 2 / LO : 1 SW/ O ; IS/-; 2 E/- ; 9ct. locket and chain, A/ S/- ; 4 9ct, necklets, SA/- ; 2 15ct. necklets, M/-/- ; 1 SA/ O ; 12 9ct. gate pattern and curb bracelets : 1 A/ L9- ; 1 M/ A/ O ; 1 SW/ O ; 2 M/ S/- ; 1 S/ SW/ O ; 1 M/-/- ; 1 M/ S/- ; 2 SA/- ; 1 M/ L/- ; 1 M/ SY/- ; 3 9ct. slave bangles : 1 M/ L/- : 1 A/-/- ; 1 A/ L/- ; 5 9ct. fancy pendants, F/- ; 4 do., W/- ; 9ct. curb bracelet, M/ WO ; 9 pairs 9ct. cuff links : 1 M/ M/- ; 1 SF/ O ; 2 SA/ O ; 1 SO/ O ; 1 SL/ O ; 1 SF/- ; 1 R/ O ; 1 E/ O ; 6 9ct. bracelets ) 1 SW/ O ; I M/ M/- ; 1 SL/- ; 1 M/ W/ O ; 1 A/ L/- ; 1 S/ O ; 19 gold watches, various : 1 18ct. rec- tangular, on moire, A/ SW/ O ; 1 9ct. lever stop, M/ W/ O ; 1 do., S/ M/ O ; 5 9ct. wrist stop ; 1 M/ M/- ; 1 M/ SLI-; 1 M/ R/ 0 ; 1 M/ SY/ O ; 1 M/ Y/-; 1 do., on expander, A/ F/- ; 1 do., on moire band, S/ 0/ 0 ; 1 gent's 9ct. pocket, Y/ SL/-; 1 9ct. 8f wrist, A/ SO/- ; I 9ct. fancy, SW/- ; 1 9ct. rectangular, SW/ O ; 1 Oct. Lentil, Y/-/-; 1 9ct. expander, S/ O ; 2 expander top, SO/- ; 1 9ct. top, SY/ R ; also a quantity of cheap jewellery, consisting of silver electro paste brooches, pendants and chains. Inf. to C. R. O. MISSING. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 94.— Criminal Record Office.— Since 21st inst., from his home.— Charles Harris Crimp, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7417, b. 1904, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey ( wore gold rimmed glasses), full face, regular nose ; dress, drab sports coat, grey flannel or blue striped trousers or navy blue suit, grey felt hat, blue soft collar, black, violet and white striped tie, blue or grey socks, brown shoes. In possession of green enamelled bicycle with 2 cross bars, new black mudguard back wheel. It is feared some ill may have befallen him. Inf. to above office. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by ilie Receiver for tlie Metropolitan Police District. New Scotland Ya-. l, London, S. W. I. Wednesday, October 22, 1924. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 13 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS- 9.30 a. m APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. 95.— Chester ( City).— For obtaining by false prctences, 10th ult., length of cotton fabric ; 2 lace tea cloths ; embroidered cloth ; blue tea cloth ; 4 bath towels ; girl's dress ; girl's cotton do.— A Woman, who gave name of Miss Thomas. I>. 1884 to 1886, 5ft, 5 or 6in., e. pale, h. fair, full figure, high cheek bones, Welsh accent, good address ; dress, fawn woollen costume, fawn hat. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Chester. DEVONSHIRE. 96.— Torquay ( Co.).— For stealing. 26th inst.. £ 12 as. 7id - Thomas Gaule. alias Paddy, b. 1880. 5ft. 104m., c. sallow, h. brown ( inclined ginger), e. grey, clean shaven, thin features, scar over 1. eye ; dress, navy blue suit, It. cap. Native of Ireland. In possession of pedlar's certificate. No. 1533, issued at Taunton, 7- 11- 22. Absconded from a side show at regatta, taking above amount, being receipts for the day. Inf. to Supt. Eddy, Torquay. HAMPSHIRE. 97. Fareham ( Co.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences.— Robert Banks, b. about 1889, 5ft. 7 or Sin., slim build, c. pale, thin face ( prominent scar 1. side) ; dress usually, khaki breeches and leggings, Trilby hat, raincoat, khaki shirt and collar, black tie. Native of Marchwood, Hants. Falsely stated his lorry had broken down, and obtained above sum to pay his fare home, as he was short of money. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, Fareham. 98- Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For stealing motor cycle. Nathaniel Arthur Appleby, b. 1906, 5ft. 4in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown ; dress, It. grey suit, grey felt hat, black shoes, smart appear- ance. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. 99. Portsmouth ( Boro.).— For leaving his wife and children chargeable to the Union. Edward Pagdin, b. 1884, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 100 Hitchin ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 by false pretences, 11th ult.- Harry Smith, 1). about 1879, medium build, short, c. red, clean shaven, full face ; dress, navy blue suit, patent shoes with Williams & Son, Hitchin, inside. Stated he was representative for Covent Garden firm ( false), and also for the Trade Telephone Book and was canvassing for calendar for a Hitchin football club fixture list, produced copy of spaces to let and obtained £ 2 from loser, giving receipt on memorandum with C. Callaghan, 27, Neal- Street, Covent Garden, thereon. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Prior, Hitchin. LANARKSHIRE. 101.— Glasgow ( City).— For appropriating £ 40 13s. 7d. and £ 50, on 28- 3- 24 and 7- 4- 24.— John Brown, b. 1878 ( looks older), 6ft, stout build, c. fresh, h. ( bald) grey, asthmatical. A coalmining contractor or pit sinker ; native of Linlithgow. May be accompanied by his wife and 2 sons, Peter and George, age 20 and 12 yrs. respectively. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. LANCASHIRE. 102.— Chorley ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee), between 8- 2- 24 and 11- 5- 24, lady's silver wristlet watch, white dial, black hands and numerals, leather strap attached ; do., white dial, luminous hands and numerals, leather strap attached.— Thomas Arthur Oddie, aliases Thomas Oddie, Thomas Jones, Oddy and Jackson, b. 1890, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, dk. jacket and vest, riding breeches, motor driver's cap, collar and tie, leggings and boots. A motor driver. Lodged with loser, asked for loan of watch to time his bus, and failed to return same. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. 103.— Chorley ( Co.).— For obtaining board and lodgings and suit by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 12th inst. William Charles Jones, b. 1897, 5ft, 3in., slim build, c. fresh, h. black, clean shaven ; dress, It. grey whipcord suit, grey cap, boots ; wore wristlet watch, metal shield over glass, on 1. wrist. Engaged room at hotel, stated he was a hide and skin merchant, left the following day without paying, saying he 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, September 12, 1924. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT awl in ued. was going to Manchester and would return. Ordered suit from a tailor, sent messenger with letter containing cheque for £ 5 10s., and received the suit. The cheque was later returned marked R. I). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Marshall, Chorley. NORFOLK. 104. Great Yarmouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining credit by fraud. Mrs. Marion Jackson, b. about 1879, about 5ft, 4in., stout build, c. fair, h. golden ( believed dyed, patches of die. and grey), walks badly, believed false upper teeth, sometimes wears pince- nez, wore several rings both hands. Took a shop on long lease, paid a substantial sum into bank, a Norwich solicitor acting for her, and by using latter's name and giving bank as reference, fitted shop as draper's establishment, and obtained from various firms throughout country large quantities of wearing apparel. These articles were later disposed of at slightly over cost price. Credit was obtained to extent of several hundred pounds. Absconded 18th inst. Accompanied by Nora Jackson ( not wanted— believed daughter), b. about 1907, 5ft. 3 or 4in., e. very dk., h. black, e. ( large) dk., snub nose, good teeth, foreign appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Great Yarmouth. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. 105.— Peterborough ( City).— For obtaining poultry by false pretences.— Arthur Bell, t>. 1896, 5ft. 8 or 9in., thin build, c. fresh, h. ( thin top) brown, clean shaven; dress, navy blue suit, boots ( pointed toes), smart appearance. A poultry and egg dealer. Came to Peterborough on or about 23rd ult., resided in slum district anil advertised in local press for large or small quantities of fowls and eggs, offering high prices. Several people sent supplies which Bell sold at prices greatly below cost, and absconded without paying. Accompanied by Albert Watts ( not wanted), b. about 1895, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, c. and h. dk., clean shaven, long scar on forehead ; dress, grey suit, boots, smart appearance. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Peterborough. ROXBURGHSHIRE. 106. Hawick ( Co.).— For deserting her infant child, 15th inst.- A Woman, who gave name of Wall, b. about 1894, 5ft, 2 or 3in.. slight build, c. fresh, h. dk. : dress, greyish costume with red . strip,- forming check, black velour hat, black stockings and shoes, carried silver mounted umbrella. Called at house, got food and shelter for the night, and left following day leaving child behind. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hawick. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 107.— Hull ( City).- For stealing ( servant) £ 15, 2nd inst. Robert Henry Collison, b. 1889 to 1894, 5ft, 4 or 5m., stout build, c. blotchy, h. dk.. clean shaven, slighth' Roman nose, bad teeth, appearance of a heavy drinker ; dress, grey suit, bowler hat, wore lady's ring on 4th rt. finger. A coal exporter's manager. Absconded, 14th inst. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 108.— Rotherham ( Boro.).— For gross indecency with male person.- John Tonney, alias Tunney, b. 1884, 5ft. 10in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk., small ginger moustache, stoops, rolling gait ; dress, dirty blue serge suit, grey cap, dk. muffler, heavy boots. A pit sinker or navvy. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Rotherham. 109.— Sheffield ( City).— For housebreaking, 23rd inst.- Joseph Shakespeare, b. 1S96, 5ft. 8 or 9in., medium build, e. sallow, h. dk. ( bald in front), clean shaven ; dress, brown or grey suit, grey Trilby hat or cap, collar and tie. A cook. Entered the house of his em pi over by slipping catch of window, was allowed to go on promising to come to work the following day, but has not been seen sin< je. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. 110. Sheffield ( City).— For embezzlement and larceny ( servant), between 28- 1- 24 and 28- 6- 24.— Georre J. Hollyer, b. 1898, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, red birthmark on cheek, 3 or 4 false upper teeth, slight impediment Jn speech, wore gold signet ring 4th I. finger ; dress, navy blue tight fitting overcoat, grey suit, bowler hat ; native of Birmingham. Was employed as salesman for past 18 mos. to sell office equipment. Sold several typewriters and collected the money, which he failed to pay io Ins employers. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield.