NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1925. No 34, VOL. XII. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. P9LICE THE All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should bo addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters List should be addressed as directed thereon. In all cases the Officer signing the request for the insertion of any announcement will be wholly responsible for any proceedings which may result from such publication. W. T. F. HORWOOD. The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POI. ICE DISTRICT. 1. B Division.— For obtaining £ 4 by false pretences.— A Man who gave name of Makin, b. 1902, 5ft. 8in., thin build, h. fair, e. grey, clean shaven, front teeth defective, North Country accent; dress, blue suit, grey cardigan with green stripes, grey cap, boots. Called on loser who had lost a dog and advertised for it in Evening News and Our Dogs, offering £ 4 4s. reward, and said he could restore the dog if given £ 4 to purchase it from a dog fancier at Oxford. Was given £ 4 and failed to return, and enquiries proved the addresses given to be false. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 2.— P Division.— For fraudulent conversion of £ 100.— Harry Briant, b. 1902, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, h. dk. ( curly), scar rt. of throat; dress, black suit, dk. overcoat, bowler hat. May be in possession of Ford van No. AU- 1894.— Ellen Briant ( mother of above), b. 1870, 5ft. 5in., c. ruddy, h. brown ( turning grey) ; dre3S, dk. clothes, black hat, wide brown fur. Warrants issued. Inf. to C. R. O. CARNARVONSHIRE. 3.— Conway ( Co.).- Winifred Dilley, Case No. 79, 23- 6- 24, is identical with Doris Baker, aliases Mildred Dilworth and Renie Briggs, C. R. O. No. 25248- 20, Case No. 41, 18- 3- 25, b. 1896, 5ft. 3£ in., c. sallow, li. and e. brown, birthmark 2nd rt. finger. A waitress ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud at SCARBOROUGH ( Doris Baker) and GRIMSBY ( Mildred Butcher). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pritchard, Conway. DURHAM. 4.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 10 by false pretences ( seaman's bogus advance note), 3rd inst.— Thomas Henry Simpson, b. 1903, 5ft. 6 or 7in., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue ; dress, navy blue jacket and trousers, It. grey cap, bro^ yn woollen muffler, boots. A seaman or labourer; native of West Hartlepool. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. ESSEX. o- Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— For obtaining 12s. by false pretences, at Weeley, 5th inst.— Walter Stephen Twigg, aliases Walter Stephens, Bird and W. James, C. R. O. No. 651- 12, Cases Nos. 154, Supplement A ( Vol. I.) and 81, 16- 3- 25, b. 1880, 5ft. liin., stiff build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar over 1. eye ; dress, brown overcoat, Trilby hat. In possession of old bicycle. A traveller; native of London. Pre. con. of embezzlement, fraud and a minor offence in CITY OF LONDON THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 20, 1925. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. ( Walter Twigg), COLCHESTER ( Walter Stephen Twigg), and on E, G, J, N and V. Called on loser, and asked him if he would become an agent for Extinguishers, Ltd., Craigs' Court House ( L.), which firm he stated he represented. Said he would send 3 extinguishers, together with 4 cartridge refills for each, and that there would be a charge of Is. on each cartridge, which would be refunded on return of the empties. Loser gave him 12s. and received receipt, signed W. James. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. LANCASHIRE. 6.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant) at Prestwich, between 1st and 25th ult., 2 pairs lady's combinations, pair Spirella corsets, pair white silk knickers - Florence Shepherd, b. 1891, 5ft. 3in., medium build, c. sallow, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, dk. grey costume. A servant ; native of Derby. Inf. to the C. C., Old Trafford. NORTH R MBERLAN D . 7.— Tynemouth ( Boro.).— For stealing £ 38, 16th inst.— Annie Best, aliases Nancy Elliott, Hannah Warriner, Bebside, Bedsille, Badside and Louie Warrnn. C. R. O. No. 3350- 23, Case No. 19. 3- 9- 24. b. 1897, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, false teeth, one gold filled ; dress, grey check coat, nurse's head dress, shoes, stockings. A domestic sen- ant ; native of Marley Hill, Durham. Pre. con. of larceny at WHITLEY BAY ( Annie Best) and CONSETT ( Hannah Davison). Was employed as a nursemaid at an hotel and during the absence of her mistress stole the money and absconded. Inf. to the C. C.. Tynemouth. STAFFORDSHIRE. S Stoke- on- Trent ( Bow ).— For embezzling £ 8, at Hanky. 1st September. 1924 — William Henry Boon, b. 18JH5, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven, fleshy wart near 1. eye; dress, navy blue suit, brown melton overcoat, brown shoes, grey cap. Accompanied by his daughter, b. 1920 ; dress, fawn coat and hat, brown boots. Was employed as traveller and collector by local firm of tobacconists and embezzled the money. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. SURREY. 9.— Dorking ( Co.).— For stealing at Ashtead, between 30- 1- 25 and 16th inst., Persian rug, about 13ft. by 9ft. 6in. ; oak reflecting dining table ; carved oak antique book- case, enclosed, carved doors at bottom and glazed at top ; 4 oak dining chairs, upholstered in brown leather; 2 arm chairs to match ; small stand, composed of rose- wood and mother- of- pearl; 3 eiderdown quilts, single size ; long oak table ; Indian coffee stand and tray, brass; small brass jug; portable gramophone, and 3 books of records ; 4 Turkish rugs, about 12ft. by 3ft. 6in. ; home made wireless set ; small oak bedroom table ; and believed a quantity of silver.— J. W. G. Clark, b. 1891 to 1893, 5ft, 6in., stiff build, c. pale, h. It, brown, e. dk., clean shaven, round face ; dresses smartly, usually in plus fours, grey stockings and shoes.— Mrs. Clark, b. 1897 to 1899, 5ft, 7in., c. pale, h. dk. brown ( bobbed), thin features ; dress, drab coat- frock ( pleates at shoulders and arms, with brass buttons on each pleat), small round felt hat, brown shoes; very smart appearance. Were engaged as servants and acted as caretakers dining loser's absence abroad. It is requested that enquiry be made at furniture dealers and removers. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin. Dorking. YOBKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 1" - Sheffield ( City).— For stealing ( lodgings), 14th inst., wallet, black and white striped cotton shirt. S. M. C. on tab of collar, and £ 4 10s.— Robert Hartigan. b. 1890 to 1893, 5ft. 9 or 10in., medium build, c. sallow, h. dk., clean shaven, North Country accent ; dress, brown jacket, grey trousers, grey Trilby hat, striped chocolate and lemon knitted Cardigan, soft white collar, Obtained lodgings, stated he wa.- foreman engine tester for Armstrong Whit worth, Newcastle, that he was visiting works in Sheffield, and that six more men were coming later. Left the house ostensibly to go to the Post office, and afterwards the above, the property of a fellow lodger, was found to be missing. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. Friday, March 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 11.— Remanded at Folkestone ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 20th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences.— Richard Edward Ford, C. R. O. No. S/ 164565, b. 1895, 5ft. 4in., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. grey. A clerk; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny and receiving in CITY OF LONDON and on R. 12.— At Northfleet ( Co.), charged as Harry James Nichols with stealing lead.— Harry James Vernon, C. R. O. No. 8306- 17, b. 1901, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clasped hands, anchor, heart, bust of female back rt. hand. Native of London. Pre. con. of horsestealing and shop- breaking at ALDERSHOT and on W. 13.— At Northfleet ( Co.), charged with larceny.— Arthur Charles Pay, C. R. O. No. 7433- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny on K. 14.— Remanded at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged as George Davies with shopbreaking ( lock- up shop— placing ladder against window).— Charles Wilson Bingham, aliases Charles Bingham, Henry Charles Bingham, Henry Jones and William Williams, C. R. O. No. 571- 11, b. 1890, 5ft. 2iin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, flowers 1. forearm. A stoker; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, sacrilege, schoolhousebreaking, receiving, possessing housebreaking implements and minor offences at EDINBURGH ( John Smith) and on B, D, E, G, L, N, S and Y. 15.— Remanded at Taunton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst,, charged as Ernest Townsend with obtaining £ 100 by false pretences.— Alfred Morgan, C. R. O. No. 8401- 14, b. 1882, 5ft. 64in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A carpenter; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud on E. 16.— Remanded at Edinburgh ( City) Pol. Ct, till 20th inst., charged as Harry Bellamy McLean with impersonating a police officer.— Harry Bellamy Drakefield, aliases Horace Harry Drakefield and Henry Bellamy Drakefield, C. R. O. No. 17528- 14, b. 1886, 5ft. 9Jin., c. sallow, h. and e. brown, man, woman, clasped hands rt., soldier, Faith, Hope and Charity, girl, flags, dagger piercing heart, Queen Victoria, Beckie, true love 1. forearm. A hairdresser; native of Retford. Pre. con. of arceny, cyclestealine, attempted fraud and minor offences at YORK, DONCASTER, MANCHESTER ( Harry Bellamy Drakefield) and on E, K and R. Has also con. for military offence. 17.— At Glasgow ( City), charged as James Patrick McAleese with theft from poor box in chapel — James McAleese, C. R. O. No. 1675- 22, b. 1891, 5ft. 5jin., c. fresh, h. turning grey, e. brown. A ship's barkeeper ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at MANCHESTER and CARLISLE. 18.— Remanded at Camborne ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 21st inst., charged with larceny.— Clara Benn, C. R. O. No. 6114- 22, b. 1876, 4ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. Native of Falmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at SWINDON, BRIDGWATER, HONITON, TORQUAY, NEWTON ABBOTT, PLYMOUTH, ST. AUSTELL, PAIGNTON, TAVISTOCK and CULLINGTON. 19.— Remanded at Shrewsbury ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged with larceny.— John Mackay, C. R. O. No. 15685- 24, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, full rigged ship rt., thistle, Scotland, star and anchor 1. fore- arm. A ship's fireman ; native of Edinburgh. Pre. con. of aggravated assault at LLANBADARN. 20.— Remanded at St. Helens ( Boro.) Pol. O till 25th inst., charged with obtaining £ 4 by false pretences.— William Edward Whitehouse, C. R. O. No. 1212- 23, b. 1886, 5ft 10in., c. fresh, h. It. brown ( bald), e. grey, pugilist rt., dancing woman 1. forearm, 4th rt. finger crooked. A labourer; native of Birmingham, where he has cons, for fraud and minor offences. LANCASHIRE. 21.— Rochdale ( Boro.).— Remanded till 25th inst., charged with obtaining food by fraud. Obtained lodgings saying he was a building surveyor for local firm and received his wages end of each month. Produced document purporting to be an agreement signed by manager of local firm ( false).— Arthur Peebles,' b. 1898, 5ft. Bin., h. brown, e. blue, well educated, plausible ; dress, blue suit ( with red pin stripe), grey Trilby hat, soft collar, tie, brown shoes, smart appearance. Native of London. States he left London about 2 mos. ago and has stayed in Leeds and Halifax, also that he is an ex- lieutenant of Royal Air Force and holds Air Force Cross. Inf. to the C. C., Rochdale. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 20, 1925. APPREHENSIONS. 22.— M. P. D., C. R. O.— Charles Ware, C. R. O. No. M/ 7508, Case No. 108, 21- 1- 25. 23.— M. P. D., G Division.— Edward Gregory, C. R. O. No. 79- 08, Case No. 49, 28- 1- 25. 24.— Glamorganshire, Swansea ( Boro.).— Brinley Thomas, Case No. 120, 4- 2- 25, and identical with Brinley Eric Davies, C. R. O. No. 13555- 20. 25.— Kent, Gravesend ( Boro.).— Sidney Allison, Case No. 7, 27- 2- 25, and on 18th inst., discharged, and handed over to Military Authorities. 26.— Shropshire, Shrewsbury ( Boro.).— Man, Case No. 69, 18- 3- 25, and identical with John MacKay, C. R. O. No. 15685- 24. See also Case No. 19 current issue. Property recovered. heather mixture suit, It. raincoat, grey felt hat, striped collar, grey socks, boots. A toolmaker ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and attempted fraud at BIRMINGHAM ( Leslie George Owen), GATESHEAD and WEDNESBURY ( George Leslie Owen). Told loser that he was travelling supervisor for Hughes Bros., Ltd., Liverpool, and was authorised to engage travellers. Stated he would require deposit of £ 10, to be re- turned, with interest, on termination of engage- ment. Loser said he could only provide £ 5, and Owen agreed to take this sum providing loser agreed to pay the other £ 5 out of his wages. Gave loser a key, which he said was for the Man- chester garage, and told him that he would be required to take the van on his round. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 27.— Warwickshire, Stratford- on- Avon ( Co.).— Arthur Clegg, Case No. 11, 3- 1- 23, at Northallerton, LANCASHIRE. and awaiting trial at next York Ass. • 29.— Manchester ( City).— For forging a Post Office receipt.— John Sidney Morrison, C. R. O. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. CHESHIRE. 28.— Stockport ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences, 29th ult.— George Leslie Owen, alias George Lloyd Hughes, C. R. O. No. 8590- 22, Ref. No. M/ 7537, Case No. 11, 27- 2- 25, b. 1885 to 1887, 5ft. 8in., c. dk., h. black, wears gold rimmed pince- nez, impediment in speech, Jewish appearance; dress, blue nap overcoat, Trilby hat, boots. Warrant issued. b. 1892, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, thin features, 3rd rt. finger been injured ; dress, Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. Friday, March 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 30.— Heswall ( Co.).— 16th inst., by shop breaking ( believed insecure door), at Moreton.--- Pair lady's boots ; pair lady's high legged do. . pair child's Wellington do. ; 2 pairs boy s do. ; 34 black combs ; 11 boxes toilet soap ; 2 small velvet frocks, to fit child age 5 or G JTS. ; wooden clock ; 6 imitation gold shell rings. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 31.— Heswall ( Co.).— 17th or 18th inst., by shopbreaking ( breaking window with brick wrapped in newspaper) at Ellesmere Port.— 4 pairs men's dk. grey trousers ( 2 lined, 2 unlined), may have Bradley's, Clothiers, on buttons, to fit man 5ft. 5 or Gin. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. DURHAM. 32.- - Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., by officebreaking ( forcing front and office doors with instrument).— 6 £ 1 Treasury notes, 1 10s. do., 8s. 7d. in silver and copper. A safe, weighing 3cwts., was removed and back ripped off by means of a hammer and chisel and money abstracted. Inf. to Supt. Hammond, Stockton- on- Tees. 33.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., from dwellinghouse.— Lady's handbag, containing 2 bank books on Yorkshire Penny Bank ; 2 postal orders ( 1 for 15s., and the other for 5s., payable to Mrs. Adams, at the G. P. O., West Hartlepool) ; War Savings certificate, No. C. 526010, for £ 80, in the name of Miss J. D. Preston. The bag and bank books, have since been found, having been thrown away behind some boards in a back street. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. HAMPSHIRE. 34.— Petersfield ( Co.).— 16th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking glass in front door and releasing catch).— Lady's gold ring, set 3 diamonds ; sovereign dated 1914; lady's gold ring, set 5 diamonds, claw setting; 5- bar chain bracelet, padlock attached ; gold pendant and chain, pendant about the size of 5s. piece ; long gold neckchain, very fine links, about 4ft. long.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1895 to 1900, medium height, c. pale, small dk. moustache, thin features ; dress, dk. overcoat ( sleeves too long and turned back), grey Trilby hat, collar, tie, carried walking- stick. Inf. to Supt. Davies, Petersfield. HERTFORDSHIRE. 35.-- St. Albans ( City).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( insecure fanlight).— Green electric torch, fiat pattern ; G. P. O. Bank book, No. 311, issued at Brasshouse Lane, Birmingham, in name of Sidney Hall. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. 36.— St. Albans ( City).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( climbing stack pipe to lavatory window). — Gold ring, set opal, claw setting ; miniature, oval, surrounded by diamonds, on moire ribbon, pattern of bracelet, initial M. in diamonds, on moire ribbon, stone missing ; gold locket, round, on moire ribbon, containing photo of man's head and lock of hair ; silver expanding wristlet watch ; string white corals ; silver puff box, on silver chain ; gold Egyptian earring ; Ciro pearl ring, single pearl ; long graduated pearl necklet ; Amazon jade ring ; imitation emerald and diamond xing ; 6 silver Apostle tea spoons. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. 37. Watford ( Co.).— 17th or 18th inst., from house in course of erection, at Cassiobury Park.— 4cwt. new sheet lead ; 3 coils new lead piping, | in. and Ain., each coil weighing about lewt. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 38.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 15th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing back window or slipping catch). —£ 36 7s. 6d., consisting of £ 32 in Treasury notes, 2 sovereigns, 1 half- sovereign, and £ 1 17s. 6d. in silver ; old- fashioned 9ct. keeper ring, shamrock, thistle and rose thereon; 18ct. dress ring, set 3 diamonds and 2 rubies ; lady's 9ct. signet do., plain heart shape ; 2 purses ( 1 black and the other fawn crocodile skin) ; and Yale key. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 39. Reedley ( Co.).— Between 14th and 16th inst., from a villa in course of erection, at Barrow G THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 20, 1925. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. ford.— 3 wood chisels, Jin., 5/ 8in., Jin. ; iron block plane ; gimlet; gauge. The chisels and gauge are stamped C. E. Barker on handles. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. head, back mudguard and saddle bar, No. 27 on saddle bar, pump and tool bag attached, no lamp or carrier, nearly new.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1895 to 1897, 5ft. Sin. or 6in., clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, brown mackintosh or trench coat. Inf. to Supt. Mackie, Devizes. 40 - Reedley ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 87, 16- 3- 25. A Man. Amended inf.— Suspicion is attached to Isaac Haworth, alias Ho worth, C. R. O. No. 2105- 04, b. 1873, 5ft. 7iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Sabden. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, housebreaking, burglary and minor offences at BURNLEY. CLITHEROE ( Isaac Howarth), CHURCH ( George Smith), BOLTON- BY- BOWLAND and REEDLEY ( Isaac Haworth). Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. STAFFORDSHIRE. 41.- Tettenhall ( Co.).— Between 14th and 16th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing back door with jemmy) at Penn.— Gold bracelet, chased, safety chain attached; silver brooch, 3 small dogs thereon ; gold chain, part of old neckchain, large links ; gold pendant, set sapphires and pearls, thin gold chain necklet attached ; necklet imitation pearls, graduated, gold clasp ; lady's gold engagement ring, set cluster small diamonds, platinum setting ; lady's 9ct. dress do., set green stone ; gent's 22ct. signet do., very thick, set It. purple stone ; 2 dress studs, gold with pearl tops ; lady's gold expanding wristlet watch, keyless, plain back, black numerals ( except 6 and 12 which are red). Inf. to Supt. Beech, Tettenhall. WILTSHIRE. 42.— Devizes ( Co.).— 16th inst., from outside works.— Gent's Triumph bicycle, No. 27 roadster model, 24in. frame, 28in. x liin. wheels, black enamelled, lined in bronze, usual parts plated, upturned handle- bars, 2 pull- up roller lever brakes, Cambridge tyres, Middlemore's L93 3- coil spring saddle, rubber pedals, Triumph transfers on YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 43.- 5heffield ( City).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking window and releasing catch).— Lady's rolled gold wristlet watch, keyless, white dial, gold coloured figures, one bar for strap been soldered on and slightly larger than the other ; lady's silver do., key wind, Roman numerals, silver coloured dial, small ring engraved in centre of outer case ; gent's silver do., kevwind, white dial, Roman numerals, gold pointers ; 6 dessert knives, ivory handles ; 6 silver plated forks ; 6 dessert spoons ; 2 table spoons ; 6 dessert, forks, ivory handles ; old fashioned gold brooch, looks like wire in oval coil with dk. stone in centre; gold engagement ring, set 5 small diamonds; gold dress do., set 3 diamonds ; gold do., set 3 small stones ( one blue) ; gent's gold watch chain, small curb pattern, very old fashioned, as worn round neck ; lady's do., very small links ; gent's heavy silver albert, silver plated copper coin attached ; youth's grey nap overcoat, half belt at back, single breasted, straight pockets, may have Burgess & Co. on tab inside ; lady's velour do., grey, fur collar, marrow half belt at back, fastens with brown clip on 1. side ; fawn gabardine coat, long, shaded stripes about lin. wide, lined cream material, fancy strap fastener ; brown wolf fur, head and tail, dk. streak down centre, dk. brown lining ; lady's nigger brown costume, gabardine, 3 pin tucks round waist and cutis, lined jazz silk ; nigger brown do., fastens 2 buttons at front, row of buttons down each side of coat; pair men's black lace boots, light, toecaps, Derby fronts, size 9 ; blue crepe de chine dress, low waist, fringe of darker blue, beaded ornament on 1. side ; blue silk marocain coat frock, beaded trimming down 1. side ; gold and brown velvet frock, 3 cords round waist, fancy rosette on 1. side, short sleeves ; black satin dress, panels of black and gold lace down sides ; brown gabardine skirt, blue and yellow stripes ; large brown shawl ; navy blue jumper, long sleeves, red round neck, plaited at bottom ; £ 2. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. Friday, March 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 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 CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE J> ISTKICI. 44- X Division.— 17th inst., " Triumph," solo. 1024 Ricardo model. 1IF- 6889. Frame No, 333220. Engine No. 94152. 3i H. P. Chain drive. Colour— frame black, tank grey and green. Dunlop tyre. Brown saddle. Excise Licence, expires 24- 3- 25, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. HAMPSHIRE. 45.- Aldershot ( Co.!.- 16th or 17th inst., " New Hudson," solo, 1024 model. BK- 9727. 2J H P. Colour black, tank lined brown, New Hudson thereon. Three speed gear. Carrier and pillion seat. T. T. handle- burs. Long polished exhaust pipe. Excise Licence, expires 31- 12- 25, attached, looser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 46.- W Division.— Sunbeam," Case No. 80, 18- 3- 25. HAMPSHIRE. 47— Aldershot ( Co.).—•• Morris Oxford," Cases Nos. 42. 13- 3- 25, and 55, 16- 3- 25- MOTOR CYCLES. LINCOLNSHIRE. 48.— Grimsby ( Horn.).— " Indian," Ca « e No. 78, 11- 3- 25. PROPERTY FOUND IN POSSESSION OF A PRISONER. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 49.— Bristol ( City).— Found in possession of Clifford Horace Le Page, C. R. O. No. 1741( 1- 22, b. 1880, 5ft. 8iin., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown. A French polisher; native of Guernsey. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at PORTS- MOUTH, RINGWOOD ( Clifford Horace Le Page) and POOLE ( Harry Brache). Remanded till 24th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Gent's Royal Enfield bicycle, all black, No. 101507, 22in. frame, 28in. wheels, gear- case and oil bath, Sturniev- Archer 3- speed gear with centre bar control, Avon Durolite cord tyres ( nearly new), Brooks B. 90 saddle, bell and tool bag ( containing cpanncr and oilcan) attached. In good condition. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. RE- CONVICTIONS. 50. Annie Ryan, C. R. O. No. 8/ 156215, was sentenced at Warrington ( Boro.) I'd). Ct., 16- 3- 25, to 2 mos. inipt. and fined 10s. See Case No. 12, 13- 3- 25. 51.- Mary Morris, C. R. O. No. 14537- 10, was, at Eastbourne ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 16- 3- 25, fined 5s. for pedling without certificate. See Case No. 14, 16- 3- 25. 52.— David Martin, C. R. O. No. 23321- 21, was sentenced at Spalding ( Co.) P. Sess., 17- 3- 25, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 29,18- 3- 25. 53.- Cissie Holmes, C. R. O No 19896- 23, was sentenced at Boston ( Co.) P. Stss., 18- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 24, 18- 3- 25. 54.— Henry Bailey, C. R. O. No. 6869- 23, was sentenced at York Ass.. 11- 3- 25, to 3 raos. impt. See C'aee No. 13, 19- 1- 25. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 20, 1925. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 55.— William Reynolds, C. R. O. No. 21980- 22, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 13- 3- 25, to 6, 6 and 6 weeks impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 3 cases). Sixteen other local cases, 2 at Bradford and 1 at Leeds, were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 51, 2- 3- 25. 56.- Edward Burton Castle, C. R. O. No. 7991- 16, was, at Northampton ( Boro.) P. Sess., 13- 3- 25, discharged and hnnded over to military escort. See Case No. 15, 16- 3- 25. 57. Douglas Frank Walker, C. R. O. No. 18528- 20, was sentenced at Hull ( City) P. Sess., 10- 3- 25, to 3 and 3 mos. ( cons.) and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 2 cases) and attempted fraud. Cases at Liverpool, Bootle, Old Trafford, Seaforth, Waterloo, Stalybridge and Birkenhead were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 16- 3- 25. 58.- Clifford Pye, C. R. O. No. 2936- 16, was sentenced at St. Helens P. Sess., 16- 3- 25, to 6, 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.), for fraud ( 2 cases) and larceny. See Case No. 112, 11- 3- 25. 59. William Turner, C. R. O. No. 1401- 24, was sentenced at Shrewsbury ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 14- 3- 25, to 1 mo. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 21, 27- 2- 25. 60.— Richard Powell, C. R. O. No 1983- 22, was sentenced at Ayr ( Sheriff) Ct, 9- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. for stealing motor car, breaking and entering clubhouse attempted breaking and entering post office and larceny See Case No. 22, 27- 2- 25 61.— John Livingstone, alias John Bernard Livingstone, C. R. O. No. 5846- 23, was sentenced as Harry Morris at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L.), 16- 3- 25, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, extorting and attempt- ing to extort money by threats, and a minor offence at GLASGOW ( Leonard Livingstone). LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.- C Division.— For obtaining £ 20 by false pretences, 28- 1- 25.— Charles Ramon Whitlatch, b. 1890 to 1895, 6ft. 2 or 3in., heavy build, h. dk., e. ( Mongolian type), clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, grey suit, bowler hat. Native of America. In possession of American passport, issued at Washington. Called on loser, a woollen merchant, stated he was a member of a firm at Vancouver, customers of loser's, that he had lost a letter of credit for 500 dollars on Prescott's Branch, National Provincial Bank, Cornhill ( L.), ( false), and that he must have money at once, as he had to catch the boat train to Paris that evening. May endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. 63.— S Division.— G. W. Roche, Case No. 2, 30- 1- 25, is identical with Patrick Brown, C. R. O. No. 15425- 24, b. 1900, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny at BIRMINGHAM. Inf. to C. R. O. 64.— T Division.— For failing to surrender to his bail at West London Pol. Ct., 18th inst., charged with bigamy.— William Thomas Ling, C. R. O. No. 4636- 25. b. 1893, 5ft. 9in., medium build, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, clean shaven, well spoken ; dress, dk. grey pinhead suit, heavy grey mixture overcoat, bowler hat, white double collar, black tie, with large gold oval tiepin, boots; smart appearance. Inf. to C. R. O. SHROPSHIRE. 65.— Ludlow ( Co.).— T. E. Thompson, Case No. 88, 16- 3- 25 is identical with Thomas Henry Victor Henshall, aliases Bradbury and Sergeant Gosford, C. R. O. No. 378- 21, Case No. 74, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VII.), b. 1893, 5ft. 8Jin., c. sallow, h. It. brown, e. blue, tombstone, In memory of the bo3' s at Loos rt. forearm, eagle rt., bracelet 1. wrist, star back 1. hand. A musician ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, obtaining credit by fraud, fraud on railway and minor offences at MACCLESFIELD, BIRKENHEAD, BAllNS- LEY, LONGTON ( Thomas Henry Victor Henshall), HANLEY, STOKE, OLDHAM ( Victor Henshall), BLACKPoOl. ( Thomas Wilson) and on G. Sings in public houses and frequents racecourses. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Williams, Ludlow. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, March 20, 1925. LATER INFORMATION— continual. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 66.— Remanded at Shifnal ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with attempted shopbreaking. — Arthur Stringer, C. R. O. No. 15703- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. 2in., c. swarthy, h. dk. brown, e. grey, hawk, woman, Cawnpore, snake, star rt., soldier and horse, general and flag, Japanese woman 1. fore- arm. A fitter : native of Aston. Pre. con. of larcenv and cyclestcaling at WOLVERHAMPTON, PRESTON and WALSALL. 67.— Remanded at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 23ni inst., charged with obtaining money by fraud.-- Frederick Johnson. C. R. O. No. 21020- 24. b. 1904, 5ft. 4in., o. pale, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at MORPETH and STEYNING. 08.— Awaiting trial at Sheffield ( City) Q. Sess.. charged with obtaining money by fraud.— Edgar Dereve, C. R. O. No. 20799- 23, b. 1872, 5ft. 8! in.. e. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pie. con. of fraud at NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE. 69.— Remanded at Shifnal ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 23rd inst., charged with attempted shopbreaking. - George Henry Tallis, C. R. O. No. 11050- 23, b. 1891, 5ft.. 3fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. cheek, 1. of neck and upper lip. A labourer ; native of Blackpool. Pre. con. of larceny, shop- breaking and minor offences at BUCK LEY, MOLD. LIVERPOOL ( George Henry Tallis) and WAKEFIELD ( Stanley Davies). 70.— Remanded at Axbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged as Henry Penfold with obtaining money bv fraud at Burnham- on- Sca.— John Smith, alias John Penfold, C. R. O. No. 4489- 22, b. 1904, 5ft. 3| in., c. fresh, h. dk. hrown, e. brown. Pre. con. of fraud at AXMINSTER ( John Smith). APPREHENSIONS. 71. Wiltshire, Trowbridge ( Co.).— Man and Woman, Case No. 10, 13- 3- 25. as Lewis Binns and Nellie Bradley. See also Case No. 82, 16- 3- 25. PROPERTY STOLEN. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. 72.— Bristol ( City).— Case No. 78, 17- 12- 20, cancelled. John Bowers, C. R. O. No. 12546- 18, Case No. 52, 16- 3- 25, admits this offence. Property not recovered. MISSING. WILTSHIRE. 73.— Swindon ( Co.).— Case No. 112, 11- 2- 25, cancelled.— Josiah Baldwin, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7519, committed suicide. Printed and Published for Hie Majesty's Stationery Office by tlie Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1. Friday, March 20, 1925. THE POLICE GAZETTE 10 INFORMATION RECEIVtP GOING TO PRE88 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. '" - HAMPSHIRE. 74 — Bournemouth ( Co.).— For stealing, 15th inst., gent's dk. brown suit, with faint mauve stripe, 3 buttons in front, ordinary pockets, cloth tab, the trousers'have raised seams and permanent turn- up bottoms, fit a man about Oft. 2in.— Harry Carter, b. 1885 to 1895, about Oft., medium build, c. pale, h. dk.. clean shaven, bad teeth ( several missing) : dress, double breasted greenish • overcoat, stolen suit and cap, soft collar, blue and red tie, boots ( Phillips rubber soles and heels). In possession of " cycle. A bricklayer; native of ( stated) Devonport. Took lodgings with losM> borrowed the suit and absconded with it. Also nailed on a builder for whom he agreed to commence work on 18th inst. and obtained 10s. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Garrett, Bournemouth. money and the statement was afterwards found to be false. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Gostick, Barton- on- Humber. STAFFORDSHIRE. 77— Cannock ( Co.).— For stealing pair of boots and a shirt, 7th inst.. at Hednesford.— Robert Holling, I). 1898, 5ft., medium build, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, tattooed rt. forearm, scar over 1. oye ; dress, blue suit, white muffler, It. cap, boots, patent toe- caps, blue socks. Lodged with loser, and on 7th inst., borrowed shirt and boots to put on while he went to a colliery to draw his wages, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Morrey, Cannock. LANARKSHIRE. 75.— Glasgow ( City).— For stealing £ 1088, 17th inst.—- Thomas Fraser, b. 1900. 5ft. 7in., h. dk. brown, small moustache ; dress, blue suit, blue nap coat with belt at back, soft grey hat, brown or black shoes, peaked collar, tie. A clerk. Accompanied by his wife ( not wanted), Margaret Richmond Sloan Cunningham or Fraser, b. 1902, about 5ft. ( Jin., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk., believed pregnant; dress, brown coat ( trimmed fur at neck and bottom), brown hat, It. stockings, shoes. Carrying a child, b. about 1923; dress, green. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. LINCOLNSHIRE. 70.— Barton- on- Humber ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 1 by false pretences, 14th inst.— A Man, b. about 1898, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, round face; dress, dk. grey overcoat ( shabby), blue trousers, grey Trilby hat, believed blue and yellow striped muffler. Called at house and saw loser's wife, said he had just seen the husband who had sent him for £ 1. Was given the WILTSHIRE. 78.— Chippenham ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 4 10s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 11th inst.— Evelyn Pritchard, aliases Tanner and Moore, b. 1877 to 1880, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. sallow, h. brown ( going bald), wore horn rimmed spectacles, plausible ; dress, blue suit, bowler hat, collar, tie. In possession of brown leather attache- case. Stayed at hotel for 2 days and represented he was soliciting orders for tin opener of which he was manufacturer Paid his account, and was supplied with three blank cheques, and later induced loser to cash one on Notting Hill Branch of the London, City and Midland Bank, which was later returned No Account^ Warrant issued Inf to Supt Zebedee, Chippenham