CONFIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENT A No i7. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1925. VOL. XII. RIGHT FOREFINGER PRINT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. Supplement A THE POLICE GAZETTE FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1925. VOL. XII. EXPERT AND TRAVELLING CRIMINALS. i. Herbert John Reeves, aliases Herbert Reeves and Herbert Reed, C. R. O. No. 4716- 1917. Description : B. ( London) 1899, 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar 1. side of neck, flowers, scroll, I love Elsie rt., bird and letter 1. forearm. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : A ruffian; has the appearance of the English gipsy; is slow in his movements. Sentenced at C. C. C., 17- 7- 1922, to 4 yrs. pen. and 10 strokes " cat " for robbery with violence. Liberated on licence 10- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of burglary, shopbreaking and larceny on A, L, M and S. For a considerable time before his arrest he was believed to have been concerned with an expert gang of shopbreakers and motor car thieves who stole motor cars from garages and the street, broke jeweller's shop windows, snatched rings therefrom and drove rapidly away. A chauffeur by profession, he is an expert driver. | i) With confederates he waylaid a Relieving Officer, who was passmg through a mall turnmg fading from a bank to the Board of Guardians' offices, carrying a bag contaimng a lar- ge sum of money. One of the men struck the Officer a violent blow on the head and arm * ith a heavy >^ ™ nent, rendering him partially unconscious, whilst another snatched the bag All jumpedmto awartmg motor car, which they had previously stolen and which bore a false , dent, fication mark, and drove rapidly away. ( ii) Stole a Daimler motor car left unattended in the street; also took property from a van left unattended in street. ( iii) With confederates broke the padlock on the door of a garage and stole a motor car. ( iv) With other men forced the door of a tobacconist's shop, entered and stole pipes and cash then ^ a stolen motor car drove to an outlying district where the booty was shared and car abandoned and arrangements made to return to London by train when arrest was effected. (?) Gained access to a pawnbroker's and jeweller's shop by forcing the skylight and sawing through an lron bar and stole a quantity of jewellery from shop window. Associates : Thomas Henry John Crawley, Case No. 482 ( Vol. XI.), Alfred Edward C. R. O. No. 8190- 1914, Arthur Wilson, C. R. O. No. S/ 140641 ( now in pen.), Joseph Collins r No 1627- 1918, John Curley, C. R. O. No. 1626- 1918, Robert Henley, C. R. O. No. 1625- 1918' Samuel Hoare, C. R. O. No. 13946- 1916 ( with each of whom he has been convicted), John Fmll? Lswis, C. R. O. No. 9339- 1921, and Alfred Bellamy, C. R. O. No. 5- 1925. ^ The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History 301. Henry Jordan, aliases Bernard Morris Gardener, Lieut. H. Jordan, Lieut. Allen, Lieut. R. Taylo Capt. B. M. Gardener, H. Hill and Capt. Graham, C. R. O. No. 6337- 1921. i11 ' '•' {' AM Description : B. ( Derby) 1894, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, scar outside of rt wrist. Personal Weaknesses, peculiarities, etc. : Smart appearance, walks with a slight limp, some times wears rimless pince- nez. Sentenced at Northumberland Sess., 10- 4- 1924, to 18 mos. impt., for fraud. Liberate 11- 7- 1925, to Whitley Bay. Pre. con. of false pretences and obtaining credit by fraud at AYLES- BURY, RINGWOOD, HARROGATE, SOUTHAMPTON, CROWNHILL and EDINBURGH. Method— ( i) A troublesome criminal who has visited several parts of the country carrying on extensive frauds at each place. Sometimes assumed the character of a wealthy person or son of wealthv people, but more often the character of a Naval or Military officer. He engaged apartments am obtained food and lodgings by telling a plausible tale ; that his car had broken down a few miles from town, that his wallet had been stolen or left in the car. When left alone took money and clothing, and, on one occasion borrowed an overcoat, and absconded. He has induced motor car proprietors and Hackney drivers to drive him to another town under the pretence of securing certau parts for his car, and often persuaded the drivers to lend him money and left them without paying to fare. ( ii) Sent a telegram to a farm asked if ex- Naval officer could be accommodated, on arrival statedb luggage would be sent on, also that he had a car coming and asked if it could be garaged. Stayed a few days and absconded without paying his bill. ( iii) Obtained lodgings at a boarding house by stating he was engaged with a local firm in testa? turbines and that he would be regularly employed for some time. After staying a week left f house on pretence that he was going to fetch his fiancee, and did not return. ( iv) Induced a woman to live with him as his wife, obtained her jewellery on the pretence that I* would have it repaired, and absconded. ( v) Stole cheques and tendered them in payment for the hire of motor cars and in obtaining credit. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History c m iMmAM^ AMMAA I ^ ( O 23.. , Bernard Joseph Heath, aliases Bernard Fraser, Bernard Heath, Basil Heath, Father Benson and Rev. Basil Heath, C. R. O. No. 144- 1904. Description : B. ( Sheffield) 1874, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, wears spectacles, scar 1. eyebrow, finger tips both hands crushed. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc.: Well educated, very plausible, of good appearance and address, walks with short quick steps, a confirmed snuff taker, sometimes wears clerical attire. Sentenced at Birmingham Sess., 24- 9- 1924, to 12 mos. impt. for stealing a watch. Liberated, 25- 7- 1925 to Birmingham. Pre. con. of false pretences, larceny, forgery and attempted false pretences'at SHEFFIELD, LEEDS, DERBY, LOUGHBORO', MANCHESTER, SALFORD, CHESTER and on N. A persistent imposter who has often committed offences under the guise of a Roman Catholic Priest. He is well acquainted with that religion and has the appearance of a Priest. On one occasion, dressed as such, he posed as a missionary from Uganda, stated he was home on sick leave and had received authority to organize a collection for that mission. By this means he induced members of the faith to give him sums of money. Method— ( i) Secured lodgings by stating he had been sent by a Roman Catholic Priest, and when left alone in the house, took a watch belonging to a fellow lodger, and absconded. Has also stolen a camera from lodgings in a similar manner. ( ii) Called on a firm of piano agents and stated he was about to receive a sum of money from the Prudential Assurance Company, ordered a piano and organ to be sent to a given address which he falsely represented was his own house and where he received the goods. ( iii) Obtained a fellow lodger's Post Office Savings Bank book, forged a request form and withdrew a sum of money. ( iv; Represented he was an Inspector of Munitions, called on furniture dealers and attempted to obtain a quantity of furniture. Has also posed as H. M. Inspector of Mines in Australia. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History iuil 303. Peter Gallagher, aliases Peter John Gallagher, Kay and M. Hall, C. R. O. No. 19791- 1916 Description : B. ( Everingham, Yorkshire; 1895, 5ft. 8in., c. dk., h. black, e. brown scars rt. side of neck. Personal Weaknesses, Peculiarities, etc. : Well spoken, very plausible, smart of military gait and drunken habits. ~" aPPearan « ^- Was, at Eastern Ainsty P. Sess., 11- 4- 1925, fined £ 15 for obtaining situation by false ref Pre. con. of larceny— servant, forgery, false pretences and a minor offence at SHREWsSn JEDBURGH, C. O. and on C. * m> Method— ( i) By means of false references obtained a situation as butler at the residences of titled perso others. ( ii) Whilst employed as a butler, during the temporary absence of his master, he took property fr a drawer and pledged same. ( iii) Employed as above stole jewellery and money and in the early hours of the morning left tit house by motor car which he had previously hired to call for him. ( iv) Called at the house of a previous employer, made the acqaintance of the butler, who allowed him to sleep in his quarters; when left alone gained access to the study and abstracted blank cheques from a cheque book and stole jewellery. The cheques were afterwards filled in for various sums and cashed. ( v) Called at a public house, stated he was a valet for a local gentleman and induced the proprietress to cash a cheque, which was afterwards found to be worthless. Disposed of the jewellery to pawnbrokers. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Florence Garnham, aliases Florence Maud Lindsay, Florence Lindsey and Florence Davis, C. R. O No. 9653- 1914. Description : B. ( London) 1896, 5ft. 3in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. Sentenced at C. L. S., 17- 2- 1925, to 6 mos. impt., for larceny. Liberated, 18- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA and on F, G, H and X. An expert shoplifter and shopbreaker who, although she has not been convicted of the latter, has been known to have been concerned with others in committing same. A woman with a violent disposition, has been convicted for assault, by striking a woman on the head with a sharp instrument. Method— ( i) With confederates entered a lady's costumier's shop on the pretence of applying for a situation, when left alone stole a gown. ( ii) Called at a shop on the excuse of ordering a costume and during the temporary absence of the assistant stole a dress and absconded. ( iii) Visited a warehouse on the pretence of seeking for work, and took goods from a basket. ( iv) In company with another woman visited a jeweller's shop and asked to be shown articles displayed in the window. While the assistant was absent, stole jewellery from the counter and left. ( v) On other occasions she has been charged but discharged for: ( 1) forcing the padlock from a warehouse door and stealing a quantity of coats and cloth ; ( 2) stealing a lady's handbag from the person ; ( 3) forcing skylight window, ground floor, entering a warehouse and stealing a quantity of cloth and costumes from the stock room. Associates : Harriett Wakefield, Case No. 305 ( Vol. XII.), Henrietta Robertson, C. R. O. No. 17569- 1922, Charlotte Kent, C. R. O. No. 1563- 1921, and Lizzie Turner, C. R. O. No. S/ 170886 ( with each of whom she has been convicted), and Jane Howse, Case No. 365 ( Vol. VIII.). » The portrait is a good likeness. Specimen of handwriting at C. R. O. Subsequent History LATEST INFORMATION. John Day, Case No. 92 ( Vol. I.), was liberated, 25- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address: 2, Pinnock Terrace, London, S. E. William Ernest Riddiough, Case No. 208 ( Vol. II.), was liberated, 31- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address : 7, Stanley Road, Mitcham. Henry Dennison, Case No. 170 ( Vol. III.), was liberated on licence, 31- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Frederick Turner, Case No. 176 ( Vol. III.), was liberated, 27- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address : 107, Eade Road, N. 4. ^ William McKenzie, Case No. 264 ( Vol. III.), was liberated, 25- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. •^ George Duxbury, Case No. 164 ( Vol. IV.), was liberated on expiration of sentence, 7- 8- 1925, to Leeds. « ^ John Clifton, Case No. 436 ( Vol. IV.), was liberated on licence, 27- 7- 1925, to Tunbridge Wells. Arthur Brown, Case No. 12 ( Vol. V.), was liberated on licence, 22- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. u Thomas Grandage, Case No. 87 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 30- 7- 1925, to Leeds. ^ Harold Pickard, Case No. 127 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 28 7- 1925, to New Wortley. ^ Walter Herbert Lamb, Case No. 130 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 20- 6- 1925, to Exeter. ^ Florence Kate Beatrice Pike, Case No. 165 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 25- 7- 1925, to Portsmouth. ^ Lewis Hunt, Case No. 262 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 5- 8- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address : 44, Carlville Road, West Kensington. t/ George Brooker, Case No. 288 ( Vol. V.), was liberated, 31- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. v/ Frederick James, Case No. 169 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 25- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. " Robert Ainsworth, Case No. 183 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 4- 8- 1925, to Oldham. i/ Alan Walter Clarke, Case No. 308 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated on licence, 10- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. Leila May Barnes, Case No. 481 ( Vol. VI.), was liberated, 7- 8- 1925, into the M. P. D. Intended address : 69, Westmoreland Road, Walworth. ^ Cyril Vernon Trott, Case No. 71 ( Vol. VII.), was liberated on licence, 23- 6- 1925, into the M. P. D. Clifford Walmsley, Case No. 141 ( Vol. VII.), was liberated, 6- 8- 1925, to Manchester. • ^ George William Densham, Case No. 202 ( Vol. VIII.), was liberated, 7- 8- 1925, into the M. P. D. ^ Albert Edward Darlow, Case No. 493 ( Vol. VIII.), was liberated on licence, 4- 8- 1925, into the M. P. D. ^ Harry Baxter, Case No. 66 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on licence, 29- 6- 1925, to Portsmouth. Pool. ^ Walter George Dale, Case No. 280 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on licence, 7- 8- 1925, to Liver- ^ Leonard Marriott, Case No. 353 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on licence, 28- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. i^ John Bryson, Case No. 516 ( Vol. IX.), was liberated on licence, 31- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. ' Sidney David Turp, Case No. 348 ( Vol. XI.), was liberated on licence, 24- 7- 1925, into the M. P. D. .- 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. As the latest information or subsequent conviction of criminals, whose particulars have been inserted in Supplement A, will appear in each issue at the end of the cases, the original numbers should be cross- referenced on the printed lines provided for that purpose. SPECIAL NOTICE. When any person whose portrait and description have appeared in Supplement A is again arrested for any offence, and on account of being locally known the finger prints are not sent to C. R. O. for the purpose of search, it is requested that particulars of such conviction be sent to Criminal Record Office as soon as possible in order that they may appear in an early issue of Supplement A for the information of all forces. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London, S. W. 1.