CONFIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENT A No. 9. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1925. Vol. XII. • right forefinger print unless otherwise stated. CONFIDENTIAL Supplement A THE POLICE GAZETTE No.!). FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1925. Vol. XII. EXPERT AND TRAVELLING CRIMINALS. 152. Maurice Friend, C. R. O. No. 1376- 1923. / S> Description : B. ( Liverpool) 1894, 5ft. 7| in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, mole bridge of / n nose, scar rt. forearm. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc.: Very plausible; well dressed and smart appearance. Sentenced at C. L. S., 4- 3- 1924, to 12 mos. impt. for false pretences. Liberated, 4- 2- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of fraudulent conversion on C. Has also been given a suspended sentence at New York for stealing a valuable diamond and platinum bracelet. Method— ( i) Visited a working jeweller and obtained possession of a diamond brooch by falsely representing that he had a banking account and wished to make a present to his mother. The article was subsequently pawned. ( ii) Made the acquaintance of a lady at a hotel and induced her to allow him to have possession of a quantity of jewellery, by stating that he was in a position to sell the articles, this he failed to do and absconded. ( iii) Obtained a large sum of money by representing that it was required to purchase khaki cloth for the Irish Free State Government, later stated he was unable to carry the matter through and agreed to return the money together with a mentioned sum for breach of contract; subsequently gave for the whole amount a cheque, which was afterwards returned marked No account. ( iv) Secured from a pearl dealer, by worthless cheque, a valuable pearl necklace, which was later discovered in a pawnbroker's shop. ( v) Underwent an operation and for professional services tendered a worthless cheque. ( vi) Rented an office where he carried on a business under the name of The Kingsway Supply Co., advertised in the press offering for sale coats and overalls, subsequently tendered a cheque to the landlord and manufacturer of the clothing in settlement of their accounts, and which were later returned marked Account closed and R. D. Great difficulty was experienced by applicants to obtain possession of the ordered goods after they had forwarded the money. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent history. L/ M. Vdm., MJ& a, ^ AVL^ ACM: LMMJf,.. w \ 153. Harry Smith, aliases Albert Nicholls, Albert Walter Nicholls, Walter Nicholls and ( as he iskn^ 0 among criminals) Alf Nicholls, C. R. O. No. 1169- 1908 ( for M. P. D., S. R. N. 276c). Description : B. ( London) 1889, 5ft. 4fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. eyebrow, 1. of jaw and 1. cheek, sailor, girl, dagger, woman on ball, etc., rt., Chinaman, girl's head, ballet g1* etc., 1. forearm. T Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Of very violent disposition. Sentenced at C. L. S., 29- 5- 1923, to 18 mos. impt. for possessing housebreaking implem^ by night. Liberated, 30- 8- 1924, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, counti1^ housebreaking and a minor offence on F, T and X. Method— ( i) In con. quoted he was discovered with a companion at the rear of shops, which were approach6^ from a railway, with a powerful drill and safebreaking implements in his possession. ( ii) With accomplices visited several establishments of a well known dairy company and gai* 1^ access to the premises by means of duplicate keys, subsequently forced drawers and ransack^ the places for money and articles of any value ; a number of bicycles were stolen. The keys \ Vere obtained during the time one of the accomplices was employed at the head office of the company' when he had access to the keys of the main doors of the several branch establishments, and ata favourable time handed them to another accomplice who made the duplicates. ( iii) Effected entrance to a shop by forcing door at rear by bodily pressure. ( iv) With confederates forced the lavatory window of a picture palace and gained access to the premise subsequently forced door of pay office, removed safe to another part of the building and ripp^ the side therefrom. ( v) Stole meat from a bicycle left unattended ; has also stolen mineral water from a coffee stall- Associates : Richard Martin, C. R. O. No. 508- 1910, Bartholomew Evans, C. R. O. No. 1928 1909, Percy Carpenter, C. R. O. No. 2244- 1907, John Roope Hyne, C. R. O. No. S/ 36688, Henn Haskey, C. R. O. No. S/ 69621, Edward Clifford, C. R. O. No; S/ 76056 ( with each of whom he has been convicted), William George Carpenter, C. R. O. No. 2038- 1902, and George Coleman, C. R. O. No. S/ 70798. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History Alfred John Webb, C. R. O. No. 215- 1923. Description : B. ( Broughton) 1890, 5ft. 4iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar lower lip, rt. cheek, on nose and fourth 1. finger, anchor rt. forearm, clasped hands back of rt., A. J. Webb hack of 1. hand. Sentenced at Worcester Ass., 2- 6- 1921, to 3 yrs. pen., for housebreaking. Subsequently sentenced at C. L. S., 20- 11- 1923, to 3 mos. impt. for possessing housebreaking implements by night. Liberated on second licence, 14- 8- 1924, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at GUILDFORD. A member of a gang of clever and troublesome housebreakers who, with a stolen motor car in their possession which was used as a means of conveyance and, no doubt, to carry the stolen goods, toured the Provinces and broke into good class houses invariably situated in an isolated position. The premises selected were usually approached, in the first instance, under the pretext of enquiring for water for the car, by this means knowledge as to whether the places were occupied or otherwise was ascertained. Entrance was frequently effected by breaking kitchen window and releasing the catch. On one occasion a small safe was removed and subsequently found by the side of the highway after having been blown open. When arrested, in one instance, with a companion for loitering in the doorway of a lock- up shop, he had in his possession a number of skeleton keys. Associates : Fred Jephcott, Case No. 378 ( Vol. XI.), James Chopping, C. R. O. No. 16577- 1920, James Henry Beard, C. R. O. No. 13630- 1923 ( with each of whom he has been convicted), Frederick Keysell, C. R. O. No. 1149- 1902, William David Edwards, C. R. O. No. 12893- 1918 ( now in prison), Marie Wood, C. R. O. No. 22384- 1918 and Frederick William Keysall, C. R. O. No. S/ 30343 The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. 155. John Francis Kingsley O'Connor, aliases John Kingsley O'Connor, Francis Kingsley O'Connor, Frank Howard and Francis O'Connor, C. R. O. No. 4932- 1919. Description : B. ( Liverpool) 1902, 5ft. 10| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, small lump behind rt. ear, 1918, Lily and pierced heart rt., K. 1. forearm. Sentenced at C. L. S., 15- 4- 1924, to 12 mos impt., for larceny. Liberated, 14- 2- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at LIVERPOOL, BOOTLE, HOLYHEAD, in the CITY OF LONDON and on Y. Nine other cases of larceny and fraud at Cardiff and in the M. P. D. were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. Hod Subsequent History.. Lr. 2.. Ujzi... fJ. f. r.. mIx... L ... Cr. J.. 1Z:.. V^ i.. Ml!.:.. .. l* i Method- ( i) A troublesome travelling thief who, in many instances, after securing accommodation at boardi*^ houses and hotels has stolen various articles of jewellery, etc., belonging to the landladies, proprietor9, fellow lodgers and other guests and then absconded leaving his accounts unsettled. ( ii) Whilst a passenger on board a steamer he stole bedclothing from his berth. ( iii) Entered a bedroom of some residential quarters, the door of which had been left open, and s a watch and chain, etc. ( iv.) Whilst employed as a messboy on board a vessel he stole a watch belonging to the stewa*^' He was also entrusted with a sum of money with which to go ashore and purchase provisions, th^ he failed to do and did not return. It later transpired that he had also negotiated an adv& flc€ note. For some considerable time the stolen property was disposed of by Catchick Chater Jorda11' C. R. O. No. 16718- 1920, convicted with him and now in prison, and on other occasions he h^ disposed of the goods to dealers. The portrait is a good likeness. yHj/ h Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. lL> LtL // A J^ C. Z7 Subsequent History lir fi& al^ Vet*'**- 1,1 / o. Lif. 156. Alexander Fraser, alias Allister Pringle Fraser, C. R. O. No. 268- 1924. Description : B. ( Inverness) 1889, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. black ( turning grey), e. It. blue ship and two flags rt., stag's head, anchor, circle and 1904 1. forearm, cross and T. back of rt., two anchors back of 1. hand. Sentenced at Middlesex Sess., 29- 9- 1923, to 18 mos. impt. ( conc.), for false pretences ( 4cases) Liberated, 27- 12- 1924, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of false pretences and a minor offence aj BILLERICAY and onT. Method— ( i) Obtained possession of an aeroplane for which the owner received only part payment; rented a hangar at a well known aerodrome and styled himself as Fraser's Flying School or Fraser's Flyjncr Service and to inspire confidence and give colour as to the genuineness of his concern, he rent^ a furnished office in the West End, from which place his correspondence and business were direct^ Advertised in the press for one or two men willing to learn, or experienced, for engineering ^^ aircraft work, but must invest a stated sum ; or, answered advertisements in which it was show^ that persons were willing to invest a sum in a business. An agreement was usually drawn up, for those engaged, in which it was stated that he would keep them in regular employment at a stipulated salary and 10 per cent, of net profits earned by the business. If position was not satisfactory, agreement could be terminated by giving one month's notice and deposit would be returned. Several men were eventually engaged and sent to the hangar to commence work, but it was soon observed that little or no business was being done, that no proper books were kept for inspection and guidance as to what percentage they would be entitled to and when pressure was brought to bear on Fraser he absconded with the aeroplane and it later transpired that he had utilised the money deposited for his own use. ( ii) Telephoned to a tyre company, ordered a number of motor covers and tubes and gave the person who delivered the goods a worthless cheque in payment thereof. ( iii) Obtained money by falsely representing that he was about to patent a non- skidding tyre for motor cars and the money was required to purchase appliances. The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent history 7:^ 37 157. Lawrence Rogers, aliases Leslie Rogers, Leslie Wood, John Leslie Rogers, Leslie John Spurr Rodger Wood, Harry Halle, Leslie John Spurr Rogers, The British and Colonial Art Dyers and Cleaners, Ltd., A. & J. Rogers, John White, Albert Smith, M. Chesterton, Anglo- American Theatrical Syndicate, George Edwardes Theatrical Syndicate, Miss Clark and The Alexander Dinner Fund, C. R. O. No. 1738- 1901 ( for M. P. D., S. R. N. 1299a). Description : B. ( says America, Liverpool and Thirsk) 1875, 5ft. 5| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( thin on top), e. blue. Personal Weaknesses, Pecularities, etc.: Very plausible; cultivates long hair which gives him a professional appearance. Sentenced at Leeds Ass., 14- 7- 1923, to 2 yrs. impt. for fraudulent conversion. Liberated, 14- 3- 1925, to Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny, false pretences and a minor offence at YORK, HOVE, LEEDS and on C and T. A clever and plausible scoundrel who has, for a number of years defrauded members of the public in various parts of the country, through the medium of the press. In order to impress persons whom he was about to defraud that the various bogus businesses were perfectly genuine concerns, he advanced many plausible and fictitious stories and produced false books to substantiate his tale; on one occasion he even made up a banker's pass book so as to represent that he held a certain sum at the bank. Members of theatrical companies with which he has had dealings have, in some instances, experienced difficulty in obtaining their salaries, it is also known that on occasions he has given the artists worthless cheques. Method— ( i) Obtained sums of money by advertising in the press as a theatrical agency desirous of engaging a secretary, manager, etc., posed as the principal of the concern and subsequently interviewed applicants whom he induced to deposit cash as security on receiving an appointment. On previous occasions he has obtained many small sums of money under the pretext that it was for registration fees. ( ii) Obtained a large quantity of goods under the representation that he was forwarding the property to the troops abroad. ( iii) Posed as the secretary of a fund for the purpose of providing poor children with dinners and beds, circularised the general public asking for subscriptions, induced tradesmen to exhibit collecting boxes in their shops, also individuals to collect in public thoroughfares, and applied the proceeds to his own use. ( iv) Engaged offices in a Provincial tow, styled himself as the Cheshire Textile Dyers and Chemical Produce Co., Ltd., and wrote to firms of repute on notepaper with an attractive heading, and obtained several consignments of goods. ( v) Secured a number of £ 5 Nomination National War Bonds from the Bank of England Tank Bank, which visited a Provincial town, by means of worthless cheque. ( vi) Stayed at good class hotels and through advertisements he inserted in the press secured communica- tion with persons whom he subsequently persuaded to part with sums of money under the pretext of securing position as partner in a mail order business for jewellery, etc., or for purpose of dealing in German goods. Stated he had obtained premises and business would shortly be commenced, but in the meantime, he absconded. He has frequently had his letters addressed to hotels, post offices, etc., where he called for them periodically. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History The following persons who have already appeared in Supplement A have been re- convicted as follows— Reginald Ashley Staines, Case No. 53 ( Vol. I.), had his licence forfeited at Oldham P. Sess., 21- 3- 1925, for failing to report. 158. Gertrude Ryland, Case No. 310 ( Vol. I.), was sentenced as Gertrude Rylands, at Middlesex Sess., ^ 6- 4- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen., for larceny— servant. 159. George Martin, Case No. 58 ( Vol. II.), was sentenced as George Bourne, at Monmouth Sess , / 8- 4- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. for housebreaking. Broke the window of a jeweller's shop and stole a quantity of valuable jewellery. A hired motor car was used as a means of conveyance. George Rogers, Case No. 340 ( Vol. III.) and John Henry Coleman, Case No. 85 ( Vol. XI.), were convicted with him. 160. Charles Claude Ward, Case No. 230 ( Vol. II.), was sentenced as B. C. Willis, alias Claude Weylan, S at C. L. S., 19- 3- 1925, to 15 mos. impt. for conspiracy and false pretences. Obtained money by advertising in the Bazaar Exchange and Mart, offering a wireless set for sale ; used an accommodation address for the receipt of letters. Arthur Milburn, C R. O. No. 23239- 1917 and Frederick George Harris Hardy, C. R. O. No. 4744- 1925 were convicted with him. Liberated from previous sentence 16- 12- 1924. 161. James Wilson, Case No. 208 ( Vol. 11.), was sentenced as Tex Richards, at Camberley P. Sess., ^ 9- 4- 1925, to 2 and 1 mos. impt. ( cons.), for malicious damage and begging. 162. Frederick Denham, Case No. 113 ( Vol. 111.), was sentenced as Frederick James Sydenham, at ~ Amsterdam, 20- 2- 1925, to 2 mos. conditional impt . with a probation time of three years, for stealing bank notes from the pay box of a bank. ^ Frank Parkinson, Case No. 294 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced at Marylebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 13- 3- 1925, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny and false pretences. Telephoned to firms requesting books to be forwarded by post and disposed of them immediately after receipt. 163. George Rogers, Case No. 346 ( Vol. III.), was sentenced at Monmouth Sess., 8- 4- 1925, to 6 mos. ' impt. for housebreaking. Broke the window of a jeweller's shop and stole a quantity of valuable jewellery. A hired motor car was used as a means of conveyance. George Martin, Case No. 58 ( Vol. II.) and John Henry Coleman, Case No. 85 ( Vol. XI.), were convicted with him. Joseph Grant, Case No. 58 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced as Joseph Clarke, at Manchester Pol. y Ct., 21- 3- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for frequenting for purpose of picking pockets. James McCarthy, C. R. O. No. S/ 221 and John Burns, C. R. O. No. S/ 2775, were convicted with him. 164. George Armstrong, Case No. 395 ( Vol. V.), was sentenced as John Haskies, at Highgate P. Sess. j ( L), 13- 3- 1925, to 3 mos. impt., for loitering. Charles Baker, Case No. 52 ( Vol. VI.), was, as William Hall, at Bristol Pol. Ct., 28- 3- 1925, certified insane and removed to a mental institution, for burglary. Method as in original case. 165. Arthur Richard Christie St. Luke Le Marchant, Case No. 135 ( Vol. VI.), was sentenced as Albert Le Marchant at Manchester Pol. Ct., 23- 3- 1925, to 3, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for false pretences ( 3 cases). Obtained sums of money by calling upon aggrieved persons and stating his wife was seriously ill, later calling again and stating she had died. 166. Frederick Teale, Case No. 76 ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced at Devon Sess., 8- 4- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. for false pretences ( 2 cases) and larceny. Secured board and lodgings at a country inn, subsequently asked the landlady to supply him with a blank cheque and for this purpose he was handed a book, he then filled in a cheque, which was afterwards found to be worthless, for an amount larger than required to settle his account and received the balance. After his departure it was discovered that a second cheque was missing from the book. Three other cases of false pretences were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. William Field, Case No. 77 ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced at Winchester P. Sess., 9- 4- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for stealing a gun and rug from a stable where he had been employed as a jobbing gardener. Alfred Henry Douglas, Case No. 361 ( Vol. VIII.), was sentenced at Essex Sess., 9- 4- 1925, to 12 and 12 mos. impt . ( cone.) for housebreaking and attempted housebreaking. Method as in Case No. 345 ( Vol. IX.). 1 < r Richard Bert Ernest Pellett, Case No. 104 ( Vol. IX.), was sentenced as Charles Edward Baker, at ^ Surrey Sess.. 7- 4- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. and 6 mos. impt, ( conc.) for obtaining money by false pretences ( 3 cases) and attempted false pretences. Called upon clergymen and undertakers, represented that his wife had just died and that he was in financial difficulties until receipt of insurance money. Seven outstanding cases at Weston Green, Littleworth, Guildford, Caterham, Godalming and Esher were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. 168. Robert Henry Stephenson, Case No. 170 ( Vol. IX.), was sentenced as Charles Baxter, at St. Albans ~ Sess., 7- 4- 1925, to 9 mos. impt. for false pretences. ^ John Cahill, Case No. 199 ( Vol. IX.), was sentenced at Oxford Pol. Ct., 7- 4- 1925, to 3 and 6 mos. impt. ( conc.) for being a suspected person and assault on poiice. 169. Herbert Ridgeway, Case No. 238 ( Vol. IX.), was sentenced as Charles Edward Penfold, at St. Albans Sess., 7- 4- 1925, to 3 mos. impt. for obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences. Six cases of fraud and one of larceny were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. 170. Stephen Smith, Case No. 89 ( Vol. X.), was sentenced at Wilts Sess., 7- 4- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. for / burglary. Effected entrance during the early morning by boring holes in shutter with a brace and bit, removing the bar therefrom and later forcing catch of window. He administered poison to two dogs. 171. John Henry Coleman, Case No. 85 ( Vol. XI.), was sentenced at Monmouth Sess., 8- 4- 1925, to * 5 yrs. pen. for housebreaking. Broke the window of a jeweller's shop and stole a quantity of valuable jewellery. A hired motor car was used as a means of conveyance. George Martin. Case No. 58 ( Vol. II.), and George Rogers, Case No. 346 ( Vol. III.), were convicted with him. at as Harold Coombe, Case No. 120 ( Vol. XI.), was sentenced as Georges Harold Coombes Cambridge Sess., 3- 4- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. for stealing from church offertory boxes ( 3 cases), and ai George Harold Coombe, at Devon Sess., 8- 4- 1925, to 12 mos. impt. and 3 yrs. pol. supn. ( cons to sentence passed 3- 4- 1925) for stealing six keys from a church. ^ Kate Felix, Case No. 233 ( Vol. XI.), was sentenced as Kate Jones, at C. L. S., 1- 4- 1925 to 12 mos. impt. for shoplifting. 172. Edward Johnstone, Case No. 444 ( Vol. XI.), was sentenced at Bucks Sess., 6- 4- 1925, to 12 mos J impt. for burglary, housebreaking and cyclestealing ( 1) Entered dwelling houses of working class people during the early morning by opening doors which had been left unlocked ( ii.) stole a bicycle from outside a dance hall. ^ 173. George Thomas Willsea, Case No. 3 ( Vol. XII.), was sentenced as George Newton, at Bedford S Sess., 8- 4- 1925, to 5 yrs. pen and 5 yrs. p. d. for burglary ( 3 cases) and being a h. c. Method as in ( i.) original case. Thirty cases of housebreaking and burglary were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. 174. Angela Macready, Case No. 38 ( Vol. XII.), was sentenced at Surrey Sess., 7- 4- 1925, to 6 mos ^ impt. for stealing jewellery, etc. from dwelling house—- walked into a private hotel. 175. Robert Brannan, Case No. 81 ( Vol. XII.), was sentenced as Robert Davis, at Middlesex Sess. - 7- 4- 1925, to 3 yrs. pen. and 7 yrs. p. d. for burglary and being a h. c. Entered a dwelling house by lifting window at rear of premises. LATEST INFORMATION ^ John Petrie, Case No. 5 ( Vol. II.), was liberated, 20- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. ^ Thomas Wallace, Case No. 354 ( Vol. II.), was liberated on licence, 9- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. ^ Ernest Burdell, Case No. 24 ( Vol. III.), was liberated on licence, 9- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. ^ William Watson, Case No. 98 ( Vol. III.), was liberated, 8- 4- 1925, to Portsmouth. ^ Charles Shelley, Case No. 289 ( Vol. III.), was liberated on licence, 13- 3- 1925, into the M. P. D. X Harry Buckley, Case No. 5 ( Vol. V.), was liberated on licence, 9- 4- 1925, to Birmingham. y Bertie Francis Entwistle, Case No. 323 ( Vol. V.), was liberated on licence, 18- 4- 1925, to Cardiff. ^ Frank Boldero, Case No. 57 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 13- 4- 1925, to Birmingham. > James Shipley, Case No. 90 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated on licence, 13- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. •- Frank Aldred, Case No. 198 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 14- 4- 1925, to Manchester. Charles Henry Firman, Case No. 404 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated on licence, 15- 4- 1925, to Leeds. ^ Charles Henry Noble, Case No. 426 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated on licence, 8- 4- 1925, to Lincoln. ^ Daniel William Jude, Case No. 335 ( Vol. VII.), was liberated, 14- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address : 31, Theydon Road, Upper Clapton. ^ Frank William Bailey, Case No. 60 ( Vol. VIII.), died in Hollymoor Asylum, 23- 3- 1925. / George Fletcher, Case No. 377 ( Vol. VIII.), was liberated, 11- 4- 1925, to Exeter. y Thomas Holt, Case No. 299 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on licence, 3- 4- 1925, to Whitley Bay. ^ Joseph Wheatcroft, Case No. 325 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on expiration of p. d. sentence, 9- 4- 1925, to Derby. / Richard Martin, Case No. 326 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on licence, 9- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. ^ Frederick Hutchings, Case No. 59 ( Vol. X.), was liberated on licence, 11- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. > Alexander Ashcroft, Case No. 263 ( Vol. XI.), was liberated, 8- 4- 1925, into the M. P. D. NOTE— In the event of information being received of the DEATH of any criminal whose particulars have appeared in POLICE GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT A, the fact should be notified to C. R. O. 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