THE POLICE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1926. No. 16, VOL. XIII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONEK OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD. S. W. I. Communications for insertion in the Supplements C ( Aliens) and the Deserters Lists 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 oj Police of the Metropolis. SPECIAL NOTICE. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— Criminal Record Office.- Attention of all Forces is drawn to ARTHUR GEORGE GORDON KITCHING, aliases Arthur Dasmond, Arthur George Kitching and Arkwright, C. R. O. No. 24139- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 6in„ c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar under 1., clean shaven ; dress, blue serge suit, It. grey overcoat, brown Trilby hat, black boots. A bookmaker ; native of Bristol. Pre. con. of forgery, attempted burglary, larceny, receiving and a minor offence on A, C, D, F and W. This man calls at off- licences, orders wines and spirits to be sent to a local resident, tenders cheque for a greater amount than the order and obtains balance in cash. He has passed cheques on the National Provincial Bank, 153, Sloane Street, London, National Provincial Bank, Bedminster, Bristol, and the National Bank of India, 20, Bishops- gate, London, in London and the provinces. It is requested that off- licencees be informed of the method adopted by this man and that he be detained should he attempt similar offences. Inf. to C. R. O. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 2.— D Division.— For forging and uttering authority for the payment of £ 75.— Robert Denby Ward- James, aliases Captain Douglas James, Henry Delroy McGregor James and Robert Henry Delroy James, C. R. O. No. 88- 25, b. 1883, Oft. 1 { in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, small brown moustache ( turning grey), well spoken ; dress, blue or grey suit, dk. double breasted over- coat, or trench coat, soft grey or bowler hat ; smart appearance. Native of London. Pre. con. of embezzlement and falsification of accounts at G OS PORT. Asked a financier for a loan, was THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 5, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. asked to furnish guarantee and given an authority for signature. Returned the authority, purport- ing to be signed by the guarantor, later discovered to be a forgery. Was handed £ 50, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 3.— Biggleswade ( Co.).— For obtaining slates and red bricks by false pretences.— G. Smith, aliases Smithson and Martin Moore, b. 1886, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. ruddy, clean shaven, Scotch accent ; dress, dk. grey suit and cap. Called on firm of builders' merchants, falsely represented he was engaged on local job for a builder in neigh- bouring town and ordered a quantity of slates. The slates were carted and he told the carman to take them to a builder's yard. It was later found he had sold the slates, saying they were left over. Appears indentical with W. Marchas, Case No. 3, 1- 2- 26. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Church, Biggleswade. 4.— Luton ( Co.).— Frederick Lawrence, Case No. 59, 1- 2- 26, is identical with Fred Garner, C. R. O. No. 2748- 16, Cases Nos. 207, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), and 127, 27- 1- 26, b. 1895, 5ft. 3Hn., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar rt. cheek and 1. jaw, moles rt. cheek and nose. A baker ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, cycle- stealing and obtaining credit by fraud at MIDDLETON ( Fred Garner), BEDFORD, LOWESTOFT ( Fred Lawrence), MISTLEY, WINCHESTER, TAUNTON ( Frederick John Lawrence), GUILDFORD ( Frederick Lawrence) and on X. Also stolen : pair grey flannel trousers and pair men's blue pattern braces. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Palmer, Luton. CARNARVONSHIRE. 5.— Bangor ( Co.).— For obtaining goods and money by false pretences, 1- 12- 25.— John Alexander, correct name ( believed) John Alexander McQuil. an or McQuaban, b. 1886 to 1891, 5ft. 5in., h. brown ( thin on top), e. prominent, elean shaven, Roman nose, thin features, plausible ; dress, greenish overcoat with dk. stripes, bowler hat, black leggings. An electrician ; believed native of Birkenhead. Opened smaJl accounts at two banks, obtained cheque books, and after deposits were exhausted issued cheques for small amounts, all of which were later returned marked R. D. Accompanied by his wife, and 2 children ( 1 about 4 yrs. old, and the other about 6 mos. old). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Bangor. CHESHIRE. 6.— Chester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 60, 1- 2- 26. Name should read Donald Wright and not as previously shewn. Inf. to the C. C., Chester. DORSETSHIRE. 7.— Poole ( Co.).— Stanley Scott, Case No. 95, 29- 1- 26, is identical with Stanley Joseph Scott, C. R. O. No. 3469- 24, b. 1905, 5ft, 5in., c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown : dress, blue suit, dk. blue overcoat, cap, no collar or tie, new boots. A seaman; native of Poole, where he has cons, for housebreaking, warehousebreaking, schoolhouse- breaking and larceny. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, White, Poole. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 8.— Bristol ( City).— For stealing bicycle ( recovered), 19th ult.— William Osborne, aliases Jackson, and Robert Henry Sedgewick, C. R. O. No. 14595- 15, Case No. 7,22- 1- 26, b. 1892, 5ft. 8| in., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. grey, scar rt. temple and behind rt. ear, oierced heart, love, laurel and cross rt., sailor, flower, butterfly 1. forearm ; dress, dk. overcoat, It. cap, dk. overalls. Native of Canada. Pre. con. of larcenv, fraud and cvclestealing at STOCKTON, DARLINGTON, DURHAM ( Robert Henry Sedgewick), DURSLEY, BOSTON ( Robert Henry Smart), CANTERBURY ( Robert Henry John Smarte), WESTBURY ( William Osborne) and GLOUCESTER ( Albert Henrv Smart. c/ Sold machine to a dealer, and produced receipt purporting to have been given by R. S. Kirkstall & Son, Cycle Agents, in name of R. W. Sedgewick, Decorator, York Road, Leeds ( false). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. Friday, February 5, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE 3 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LANCASHIRE. 9.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— Case No. 8, 23- 11- 23, cancelled.— J. Millward, not now wanted. NORFOLK. 10.— Holt( Co.).- CaseNo. 130, 16- 9- 25, cancelled. — George Peters, not now wanted, warrant with- drawn. STAFFORDSHIRE. 11.— Burton- on- Trent ( Co.).— Mrs. Johnson, Case No. 13. 29- 1- 26, is identical with Esmeralda Green, C. R. O. No. 209- 21, Case No. 390, Supple- ment A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1887, 5ft. 2iin., c. ruddy, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A hawker ; native of Chester. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and conspiracy to defraud at COVENTRY, LEEDS ( Esmeralda Green), BRISTOL ( Polly Green), ABERYSTWYTH ( Elizabeth Green), AYR ( Elizabeth Jones), OLDHAM ( Pollv Johnson) BIRMINGHAM ( Alice Green), ST. HELENS ( Alice Gregory), BEDFORD ( Alice Johnson), RYE ( Polly Harrison), and on N. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Heath, Burton- on- Trent. 12.- Stoke- on- Trent ( City).— For stealing, 29th ult., 6 new 18ct. diamond engagement rings, all marked with one ot more of the following letters : EDWINCOR A L.— A Woman, who gave name of Smith, b. about 1896, 5ft, 6 or 7in., stoutish build, c. fresh, round face ; dress, fawn mackintosh and dk. hat ( pulled over face). Called at jeweller's shop, asked to see and was shown engagement rings, selected one and paid deposit of 10s., promising to call next day. Then asked to see some gold medals and bought a cheap one, and after she had left the rings were missed. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent, STIRLINGSHIRE. 13.— Falkirk ( Co.).— Case No. 95, 24- 8- 23, can- celled. J. McArthur not now wanted. YORKSHIRE. 14.— York ( City).— For fraud.— A Man who gave name of George Ord, b. 1878, 5ft. 7in., proportion- ate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven, scar 1. of jaw. Native of Stockton- on- Tees. Engaged man to remove goods and asks for 5s. commission in advance. Visits sale rooms and is believed to have gone to Tadcaster. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., York. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 15.— Remanded at Basingstoke ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged with fowlstealing.— Wilfred Geldard, C. R. O. No. S/ 136472, b. 1890. 5ft. 8± in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar 1. of nose and chin, lost 2nd 1. finger. A dealer ; native of Aldbrough. Pre. con. of larceny, countinghouse- breaking, cattlestealing and a minor offence at RICHMOND, SOWERBY, YORK, CHAT- HAM and DARLINGTON. 16.— At Brighton ( Boro.), charged with being found in dwelling with intent, etc.— Emily Joyce, alias Edith Phillips, C. R. O. No. 802- 11, Case No. 298, Supplement A ( Vol. I.), b. 1860. 5ft,, c. pale, h. grey, e. blue, 2nd rt, finger deformed, 3rd rt. finger crooked. Native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at REIGATE, FOLKESTONE, BOURNEMOUTH. CHEL- TENHAM, BRIGHTON, WORTHING, BEX- HILL, CHICHESTER ( Emily Joyce) and TUNBRIDGE WELLS ( Edith Brereton). 17.— Remanded at Darlington ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst.. charged with breaking plate glass window and larceny. - William Francis Galloway, C. R. O. No. 18042- 25, b. 1905, 5ft. 6in., h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny on F. 18.— Awaiting trial at Glamorgan Ass., commit- ted from Cardiff ( City) Pol. Ct., charged with shop- breaking ( forced padlock off door).— Thomas Hubert Evans, C. R. O. No. 16247- 25, b. 1905, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. Pre. con. of warehousebreaking and larceny at AN DOVER. 19.— At Aldershot ( Co.), charged as Thomas William Baker with officebreaking.— Albert Charles Wright, C. R. O. No. 3814- 25, b. 1908. 5ft. Tin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of embezzlement on K. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Monday, February 15, 1926. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 20.- Remanded at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct, till 8th inst., charged as John Smith with shop- breaking.— Oliver Grey, C. R. O. No. 4564- 24. b. 1905 5ft. 6fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing. indecent assault and minor offences at WAKEFIELD ( Jack Turnbull). MIDDLESBROUGH, LIVERPOOL ( Oliver Grey) and YORK ( John Smith). 21.— Awaiting trial at Stafford Ass., 23rd inst., committed from Smethwick ( Co.), charged with cyclestealing ( 2 cases). Steals bicycles left unat- tended.— Samuel Walter Vale, alias Jack Ruserove, C. R. O. No. 10108- 19, b. 1895, 5ft. ll-| in., c. dk., h. and e. brown, clean shaven. A bricklayer ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of officebreaking, warehousebreakitig, housebreaking. larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at BIRMING- HAM ( Walter Vale), TENBURY ( Samuel Walter Vale) and on P. 22.— Remanded at Margate ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with cyclestealing.— Charles Thomas Sharman, C. R. O. No. 12515- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at CARDIFF and NARBERTH. 23.— Remanded at Great Yarmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst., charged with fraud.- Alfred Llewellyn, C. R. O. No. 1297- 09, b. 1885, 5ft. O^ in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar forehead, 1. of nose and on chin, mole back of neck. An engineer ; native of Cardiff. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, receiving and minor offences at ROTHERHAM, BIRMINGHAM, SALFORD, GLOUCESTER, LLANELLY ( Alfred Llewellyn), LIVERPOOL ( Frederick Jones), CARDIFF ( Arthur Llewellyn) and on H, K and M. 24.— Remanded at West London Pol. Ct. till 5th inst.— F Division case— charged with larceny— servant and visitor ( 1 cases). Obtains situations as waitress or chambermaid, through registry offices, at hotels and boarding houses, steals property from bedrooms and absconds.— Rose Avery, alias Mary Anderson, C. R. O. No. 7685- 25, b. 1907, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. brown ( bobbed), e. grey ; dress, brown skirt, white blouse with squares down front and round neck, brown coat, fur collar, blue close fitting hat with thin gold braid thereon, It. stockings, patent Russian boots. Pre. con. of larceny at BRADFORD. 25.— Remanded at Nantwich ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Robert Duncan with larceny.— Sidney Charles Debenham Twite, C. R. O. No. 1530- 21, b. 1897, 5ft. 6in., c. sallow, h. brown, e. hazel. A veterinary student ; native of Norwich. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at DAVENTRY, IXWORTH, RUGBY, SUTTON COLDFIELD ( Sidney Charles Debenham Twite) and TAUNTON ( Sidney Charles Debenham). 26.— Remanded at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with obtaining £ 1 by false pretences. Called on local garage proprietor, stated that he was manager for a cinema syndicate who were building a new picture house locally, and that he was authorised to purchase a motor car to carry on his work. Arranged to buy a Rover car and asked for the invoice to be sent to his firm at Edinburgh. He then asked for loan of £ 1, promising to repay next day, which he failed to do. It was subsequently found that he was not employed by the firm in Edinburgh.— George Henry Venn Horton, aliases George Henry Van Horton and Courtney, C. R. O. No. 290- 20, b". 1878, 6ft. OJin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A traveller ; native of West Bromwich. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement, fraud and minor offences at LEICESTER ( Harry Van Horton), WARRINGTON, BIRMINGHAM ( George Horton), DERBY, NOTTINGHAM ( George Henry Venn Horton), MANCHESTER ( George Harris), NEATH ( George Henry Horton), HALIFAX ( George Venn Horton) and on C and Y. 27.— Remanded at North London Pol. Ct.— N Division case— till 5th inst., charged as John Charles Moore with attempted fraud, and falsely representing himself to be a police officer.— Alfred Wright Bennett, aliases Frederick Dunn, Douglas Westlake, Harry St. John Clarke, Alfred Edward West and John Collis Hogan, C. R. O. No. 44- 24, Case No. 122, Supplement A ( Vol. XI.), b. 1892, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A veterinary surgeon ; native of India. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, larceny and minor offences at NEWARK, PETERBOROUGH ( Arthur Alfred Gutter) and on C, G, K, R. S and W. 28.— Remanded at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct, till 9th inst., charged with stealing a watch.— Thomas Henry Spittlehouse, C. R. O. No. 13716- 23, b. 1903, 5ft. 7| in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. brown, mole each cheek ; dress, grey suit, grey overcoat, cap. A fitter ; native of Barnsley. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and larceny at SHEFFIELD, ROTHERHAM and DRONFIELD. Admits stealing a bicycle ( recovered) at Manchester. Found in his possession : gent's silver double Albert, repaired with wire ; small key, Ford on one side, 59 other ; metal cigarette- case with Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. photograph of W. Gillespie, Captain Sheffield United Football Club, one side : leather wallet. Warranted Real Pigskin thereon ; and card bearing M. Johnson, 15, Countess Road South, Cherry Street, Sheffield. 29 — Remanded at Beverley ( E. R.) Pol. Ct- till 6th inst., charged as Christopher Dawson with indecent assault.— William Benson, C. R. O. No. 13273- 22, b. 1887, 5ft. 0£ in., c. fair, h. grev. e. blue. A chemical worker ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of indecent assault, cyclestealing and minor offences at ECCLES ( Christopher John Dawson), LIVERPOOL, BEVERLEY ( Christo- pher Dawson), SHEFFIELD ( William Benson) and NOTTINGHAM ( Charles Johnson). 30.— Remanded at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 8th inst.— A Division case— charged as George Blackshaw with attempted fraud. Entered Army and Navy Co- operative Society, Ltd., ordered a gold watch on approval and stated he wished to make a presentation to a person connected with the North Lambeth Labour Party ( false).— George Beesley Blackshaw, C. R. O. No. 11887- 18. Case No. 364, Supplement A ( Vol. VIII.), b. 1896. 5ft. Hin., slim build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, mole rt. jaw, clean shaven : dress, blue overcoat, grey suit, grey Trilby hat, white pointed stiff collar, black and white tie, boots. A journalist ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud and larcenv ( trick) at MAN- CHESTER ( George Blackshaw) and on A, C, I) and E. 31.— Awaiting trial at next Kent Ass., com- mitted from Sittingbourne ( Co.) Pol. Ct., charged with larcenv and housebreaking.— John Edwards, alias Henrv Painter, C. R. O. No. 3094- 02, Case No. 266, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1885, 5ft. 9fin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel, scar rt. cheek and back of neck. A labourer ; native of Claverlev. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, house- breaking, cyclestealing and fraud at BRIDG- NORTH. LLANGOLLEN ( Herbert Brazier). GUILDFORD ( Herbert Braiser), MAIDSTONE. LANCASTER, MANCHESTER, SITTING- BOURNE and SANDWICH ( John Edwards). 32.— Remanded at Sleaford ( Co.) Pol. Ct, till 8th inst., charged as Albert John Chell with carnal knowledge.— Albert Chell, C. R. O. No. 8940- 20. b. 1877, 5ft, 4in., c. ruddy, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar each cheek A bricklayer ; native of Uttoxeter. Pre. con. of indecent assault and minor offences at STAFFORD and DERBY. 33.— Awaiting trial at Warwick Ass., commencing 6th prox., committed from Solihull ( Co.), charged with false pretences and bigam v.— Frederick Owen Curry, C. R. O. No. 1083- 26, b. 1893, 5ft. 9| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grev. Pre. con. of larcenv at SHEFFIELD and COLCHESTER. APPREHENSIONS. 34.— M. P. D., F Division.— Albert Martin Yates, Case No. 1, 20- 1- 26. 35.— M. P. D., F Division.— Geoffrey Evan Pickering, C. R. O. No. 1719- 18, Case No. 3. 3- 2- 26. and remanded till 10th inst. 36.— Carnarvonshire, Conway ( Co.).— Leslie W. M. Walker, Case No. 107, 11- 2- 25, and remanded at Llandudno ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 10th inst. 37.— Fifeshire, Cupar ( Co.).— Alexander Sinclair. C. R. O. No. M/ 7272, Case No. 8, 26- 6- 25. 38.— Kent, Canterbury ( Co.).— Patrick Micall- raithe Darcy, C. R. O. No. 259- 08. Case No. 110. 30- 10- 25, at Ashford. 39.— Kent, Cranbrook ( Co.).— Thomas Wilkin- son, C. R. O. No. 20352- 23, Case No. 8, 3- 2- 26. and sentenced 3- 2- 26, to 6 mos. impt. 40.— Kent, Maidstone ( Boro.).— Reginald Easterbrook, Case No. 7, 29- 12- 24, and identical with Reginald Easterbrook, C. R. O. No. 1518- 13. See Case No. 69, 8- 1- 26. 41.— Lancashire, Fleetwood ( Co.).— Jessie Fisher, Case No. 98, 29- 1- 26, and identical with Jessie Fisher, C. R. O. No. 17788- 25, and on 1- 2- 26 bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos. 42.— Somerset, Yeovil ( Co.).— John Doran, C. R. O. No. 19776- 19, Case No. 105, 3- 6- 25, and remanded till 5th inst. 43.— Sussex ( East), Hastings ( Boro.).— Ellen Jones, Case No. 137. 27- 1- 26, and remanded till 5th inst. PROPERTY STOLEN. BEDFORDSHIRE. 44.— Sharnbrook ( Co.).— 30th ult., from a G. P. O. truck on roadside.— Post Office wireman's overcoat. 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 5, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. blue cloth, black bone buttons, fit man oft. 2in., G. P. O. and broad arrow painted in white letters on inside near collar.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1886, 5ft. 8 or 9in., sandy moustache ; dress, dk. jacket, corduroy trousers, cap. Carried blue coat. Inf. to Insp. Hudson, Sharnbrook. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 45.— Chesham ( Co.).— 25th ult., by house- breaking ( forcing back door with instrument) at Gerrards Cross.— 2 diamond and ruby rings ( 1 old- fashioned, claw setting, the other set stones) ; gold bracelet, fine cable pattern, and brooch to match : gold brooch, old- fashioned, set rubies ; small gold tassel ; silver pen- holder ; gold ring, with yellow stone surrounded pearls. Inf. to Supt, Field, Chesham. 46.— Chesham ( Co.).— 28th ult. by house-, breaking ( forcing window with instrument) at Gerrards Cross.— 6 large blankets ; green table cover ; pink figured bed spread ; 6 small and 4 large stainless steel knives. Inf. to Supt. Field, Chesham. 47.— Chesham ( Co.).— 28th ult., by house- breaking ( forcing window) at Chalfont St. Peter.— Lady's silver watch, key wind, chased back, Dent on dial ; lady's metal watch chain, several 6d. and 3d. pieces attached ; 18ct. ring, set 3 red stones : do., set 3 blue stones ; small gold ring, set 3 red stones ; gold single stone ring, stone missing ; gold horseshoe brooch, with whip across the shoe ; gent's blue serge jacket and waistcoat, fit man 5ft. 4in., name on tab Welch & Gibb. Tnf. to Supt. Field, Chesham. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 48.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— 30th or 31st ult., by housebreaking ( French window insecure).— Few cigars, marked Henry Clay, Habana and Partagas Habana ; small quantity of tea ; and £ 12 Is. 6d.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1891, 5ft, lOin. or 11 in., slim build, c. pale ; dress, dk. clothing, shabby appearance. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. DURHAM. 49.— West Hartlepool ( Co.).— 27th ult., by shop- breaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Pair of French Army binoculars, stamped with arrow, prism make, eyepieces chipped at edges and thread worn, has the following words thereon : Instruments, D. OP. Tique De Precision, Hun- sicker & Alexis, Constructors, Tournisseurs, Minsters De La Guerre, Et Du War Office, 38rs Rue au Surmein, 38rs Paris xx. Inf. to Supt. Thomas, West Hartlepool. ESSEX. 50.— Chelmsford ( Co.).— 11th ult., from a builder's shed.— Bricklayer's trowel and spirit- level, both stamped H. L. Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. 51.— Chelmsford ( Co.).— 19th or 20th ult., from a tractor, at Writ- tie.— A Fellows magneto. Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. 52.— Chelmsford ( Co.).— 27th or 28th ult., by garagebreaking, at Althorne.— Bosch magneto ; small brace ; and set of stocks and dies, in a plain wooden box. Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. 53.— Chelmsford ( Co.).— 28th ult., from a shop counter.— Ladv's silver wristlet watch, black hands ordinary figures, 2 photos in back, expanding leather strap.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1903, 5ft. lOin., c. sallow, e. large, clean shaven ; dress, old mackintosh and cap. Appear- ance of a roadster. Inf. to Supt. Harwood, Chelmsford. 54.- Chelmsford ( Co.).— Between 14th and 28th lilt., from a motor van. at Gallevwood.— A Simms magneto. Inf. to Supt. Harwood. Chelmsford. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 55.— Neath ( Boro.).— 30th ult., by house- breaking ( wrenching off staple of door), at Briton Ferry.— Gramophone sound box Academy make ; 6 stainless knives, mother- o'- pearl handles, Firth, Sheffield, thereon ; 6 silver forks. Firth, Sheffield, thereon ; 6 silver dessert spoons, Gladwin, N. S. Monmouth, thereon : set carvers, ivory handles, i / Friday, February 5, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. in black case, lined blue satin ; black serge coat and vest, 2 ordinary pockets outside coat, no breast pocket, 1 large and 1 small ticket pocket inside coat on 1. side, black cloth buttons on coat and vest ; the deeds of No. 12, Grandison Street, Briton Ferry ; 2 free insurance policies, John Bull and Daily News, in name of H. Monger ; 2 endow- ment policies, one by the Refuge and the other by the Brittanic Insurance Companies, in name of Stella Monger ; also a joint life policy in names of D. W. Davies and E. J. Davies, 50, Llewellyn Street, Aberavon.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1881, fairly tall, c. fair ; dress, long dk. overcoat and dk. grey cap.— And A Woman, b. about 1876, tall, fairlv stout build ; dress, dk. grey overcoat and black hat. Inf. to the C. C., Neath. HERTFORDSHIRE . 56.— Hertford ( Co.).— 31st ult. or lst inst,, from show case outside shop at Hatfield- Four gent's knitted pullovers ( 1 plain mauve colour, long sleeves, 2 pockets, bearing small ticket marked L. I. ; 1 jazz colour, no sleeves, 2 pockets, bearing ticket marked O. R., pockets, cuffs and neck opening faced different colour ; 2 jazz colour, long sleeves, 2 pockets, bearing ticket marked F/ SS, pockets, cuffs and neck opening faced with a darker colour ( probably brown), each has white linen handkerchief in one pocket.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, medium height, thin face ; dress, brown overcoat and cap.— 2nd, shorter than first ; dress, dk. overcoat and cap. Both of very shabby appearance. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Hertford. 57.— Hertford ( Co.).— 24th ult., by shopbreaking ( breaking plate glass window) at Codicote.— Pair gent's Australian boots, black, believed size 7, heel and toe tips, F. H. on toe tips and letter R. stamped underneath, 2 rows of studs. Inf. to Supt. Prior, Hertford. 58.— Watford ( Co.).— 30th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument), at Rickmansworth.— Gold bracelet, set pearls, safety chain attached ; silver cigarette- case ; set of gold studs ; cameo brooch, gold frame ; gold locket, 2 photos inside. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. KENT. 59.— Dartford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 30, 1- 2- 26. Additional inf.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : lst, b. 1886 to 1888, 5ft, llin.. c. and h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, brown overcoat, grey cap, grey spats, shoes, wearing yellow gloves.— 2nd, b. about 1884, 5ft. 7in., c. and h. dk., clean shaven, Jewish appearance : dress, grey plus fours, check stockings, grey overcoat, grey Trilby hat, brown shoes. In posses- sion of a motor car, believed Morris Cowley. Inf. to Supt, Fowle, Dartford. 60.— Rochester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 53, 3- 2- 26. Additional inf.— Also stolen : old- fashioned carved ivory necklace ; heavy oval gold brooch, traced pattern, minus pin ; plain gold slave bangle ; diamond clasp fastened to thread on which are about a dozen pearls ; plain 18ct. bracelet, bow in the shape of a lover's knot on top ; cheap round brooch, white stones in a circle and red stone in centre. A Man, of the following description, attempted to sell the long gold guard described in above- mentioned case to a dealer in Strood on Monday last— b. about 1896 to 1898, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. sallow, h. dk., clean shaven, good teeth ; dress, dk. grey mixture suit, dk. grey cap, white muffler, boots. Inf. to the C. C., Rochester. LANCASHIRE. 61.- Accrington ( Boro.).— 30th or 31st ult., by housebreaking ( insecure door).— Gold dress ring, set with 3 brilliants ; gold keeper do., battered ; link of imitation pearl beads, hollow ; 2 rolled gold neckchains, fine link pattern ; rolled gold bar brooch, about 2in. long ; £ 3 12s. and 4s. lid. in pennies from gas meter. Inf. to the C. C., Accrington. 62— Burnley ( Boro.).— Case No. 54, 24- 7- 25, cancelled. Property recovered and thief arrested. 63.— Bury ( Co.).— 30th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instrument).— Gent's silver Albert, curb pattern ; 2 silver medals, with gold centres, inscribed R. Hough, E. W. C. C., Bowling Average : 2 silver military do. ( 1 General Service ; and 1 Victory), inscribed round edge, Jack Blakeley, 2/ D. L. L, No. 8621 ; gent's silver lever Waltham watch, kejnvind, Roman numerals, case far worn. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 5, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 64.— Church ( Co.).— 16th or 17th ult,, from a motor car.— Black leather handbag, handle on each side, containing a Standard set of Morris, Cowley motor tools consisting of 1 plug kev, 3 tapper keys, adjustable spanner, 3 box keys, oil plug key, double ended wrench, lin. box spanner, pair of tyre levers, steel chisel, steel punch, tommy bar for box keys, hammer, and screwdriver ; also 5 other screw keys and a volt meter. Inf. to Supt. Edwards, Church. 65.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— 30th ult., by house- breaking ( breaking glass in back door and releasing catch).— Gent's rolled gold semi- hunter watch, blue Roman numerals on case ; gent's 9ct. double Albert, curb pattern ; silver matchbox, W. D. thereon, containing 1 sovereign ; gold locket, with photograph inside ; silver cigarette case, W. D. thereon ; trown morocco leather writing case, about 12in. by 6in., lap over fastens with clisps, containing several insurance policies of Prudential, Liverpool, Victoria and Refuge Insur- ance Companies, in names of M. Dawson, L. Dawson, J. Dawson, L. B. Dawson, G. B. Hughes, L. Hughes and G. Hughes ; marriage certificate, referring to George Bousfield Hughes and Ellen Matilda Sutcliffe, at St. Margaret's, Whalley Range, on 24- 3- 1891 ; marriage certificate, referr- ing to William Dawson and Louisa Bousfield Hughes, at St. Barnabas Church, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, on 13- 9- 1917 ; also other papers ; 21bs. beef ; tin apricots ; ^- gallon paraffin ; and 4s. 7kl. cash. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 702390- 395, 826391- 410 ; 9s. 6d., 19/ K 920140- 145, 20/ K 221436- 445 ; 10s., L/ 72 203309- 350 ; 10s. 6d., 28/ L 608442- 445, 709651- 670 ; 1 Is., M/ 23 888323- 330, M/ 24 171241- 260 ; lis. 6d., 16/ M 987101- 105, 17/ M 198606- 615 ; 12s., N/ 38 568233- 250, 731491- 500; 12s. 6d., 31/ N 284848- 860; 13s., 0/ 22 758924- 925, 812391- 410, 858981- 990; 13s. 6d., 15/ 0 322672- 680 ; 14s., P/ 23 627284- 285, 720121- 130 ; 14s. 6d., 12/ P 395783- 785, 478316- 325 ; 15s., R/ 71, 037962- 975, 308796- 815; 15s. 6d., 9/ R 862066- 070, 964941- 950; 16s., S/ 16 833576- 650 ; 16s. 6d., 8/ S 956840, 9/ S 045701- 710 ; 17s., T/ 10 874908- 910, 898816- 820, 916471- 475 : 17s. 6d., 11/ T 578278- 280, 648896- 905 ; 18s., U/ 16 201621- 625, 223816- 825 ; 18s. 6d., 7/ U 636556- 560 ; 19s., V/ 8 512717- 720, 591681- 685 ; 19s. 6d., 6/ V 817028- 030, 859016- 020; 20s., W/ 24 805702- 710, W/ 25 054501- 540 ; 21s., X/ 32 236365- 375, 416691- 700. Subject to the approval of the Chief Constable of Manchester, the above reward will be paid by Messrs. Summers, Henderson & Co., Assessors, 48, Lime Street, London, E. C. 3, to the first person who gives such information to the Police as leads to the apprehension and conviction of the thief or thieves and to the recovery of the stolen money and property, or in proportion to the value recovered. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 67.— Ormskirk ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., from professional's shop, Formby Golf Course ( smashing window, inserting hand and pushing back catch).— 63 new golf balls, Maxfli stamped in blue on each : 22 do., Silver King and black spot on each ; 10 do., Harlequin stamped in each in various colours : 6 do., Dunlop D stamped on each in black. Inf. to Supt. Pagett, Ormskirk. £ 100 Reward. 66.— Manchester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 54, 29- 1- 26. Additional inf.— The five £ 10 notes are numbered 082/ 2, 61775- 9, G W, Irwell Works, stamped on the back of each ; Savings Bank coupons value £ 7 18s. ; particulars of postal order forms : 6d., 15/ A 492854- 865 ; Is., B/ 16 985120- 160: Is. 6d., 1/ B 709606- 615, 2/ B 584556- 585; 2s., C/ 19 342730- 740, C/ 20 130316- 375; 2s. 6d., 22/ C 322641- 700 ; 3s., D/ 44, 050542- 555, 612311- 340; 3s. 6d., 69/ D 871025, 70/ D 109851- 880 ; 4s., E/ 23 664047- 050, E/ 24 208816- 865; 4s. 6d., 52/ E 225105- 115, 437116- 125; 5s., F/ 31 605319- 450 ; 5s. 6d., 38/ F 861415- 420, 39/ F 066096- 105 ; 6s., G/ 84 630673- 680, 980551- 580 ; 6s. 6d., 35/ G 957842- 850, 35/ G 155356- 365 ; 7s., H/ 50 685109- 130, 882581- 600; 7s. 6d., 59/ H 522683- 695, 808371- 400 ; 8s., J/ 54 263007- 085; 8s. 6d., 25/ J 591273- 275, 753351- 360 ; 9s., K/ 31 68.— Rochdale ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 61. 3- 2- 26. Additional property stolen :— Lady's gold keyless hunter watch, engraved on back and front cases, black Roman numerals, pull out clip for adjusting fingers on side ; gent's old- fashioned hunter keyless do., scroll fingers, black Roman numerals ; lady's 18ct, plain brooch, Japanese letters thereon, safetv chain attached ; ladv's 18ct. bar do., scroll pattern, | in. thick, set 3 stones ; lady's long gold chain, small links : 18ct. locket, containing lock of hair. Inf. to Supt. Kenyon, Rochdale. 69.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 1st inst., by housebreaking ( forcing kitchen window with instrument) at Litherland.— Lady's brown imitation crocodile leather lapover handbag, clasp fastener, 5 com Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. partments, containing Is. 8d. ; instalment book shewing 10s. owing to A. K. W. Preston, House Furnishers, Linacre Road, Litherland. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. 70.— Seaforth ( Co.).— Between 23rd December and 29th ult., by housebreaking ( believed duplicate key) at Litherland.— 2 lady's silver wristlet watches, in dk. leather straps ; gent's white metal keyless watch,; and 2 pairs of nickel scissors from manicure set. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. 71.— Southport ( Boro.).— 2nd inst., from hotel ( breaking vault window and releasing catch).— Half bottle Jamie Stuart Liquer Whiskey, Old Scotch Whiskey on label ; packets containing 10 and 20 Craven A, Gold Flake and Capstan cigarettes, to the value of £ 1 2s. 6d ; and£ l 2s. 6d. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 72.— Southport ( Boro.).— 1st inst., from a clothes line.— White woollen Witney blanket, double size, blue stripe across ends, M. T. thereon, new\ Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 73.— Southport ( Boro.)— 30th, ult. from a motor car unattended.— A silver cat mascot, attached to radiator cap. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 74.— Southport ( Boro.).— 27th or 28th ult., by housebreaking ( breaking window near catch).— Long white silk scarf ; pair spectacles, gold rimmed, in case with name Connard, Southport thereon ; penny and three- half- pennv postage stamps value 2s. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 75.— Southport ( Boro.) — 25th ult., from motor car.— 2 woollen knee rugs, plaid, dk. blue ground, fringe at ends. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 76.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— lst or 2nd inst., from shed at back of houses in course of erection.— lin. chisel, bellied ash handle, ferrule on end ; 3/ 8in. do., oval ash handle ; white wood box, with sliding lid, containing 5 bits ( 9/ 16in., - Jin., 7/ 16in. 3/ 8in. and 3/ 16in.) ; small fine file ; spoon bit ; 3 bradawls ( 1 very long, boxwood handles) ; 4 gimlets ( 3 twist and 1 spoon with a black handle) ; pad saw, with black ebony handle ( all the above marked H. Seaman) ; smoothing plane, beach wood, marked A. F. Chapman ; brace, yellow handle, small throw ( not a ratchet) ; 4 bits ( Jin., 3/ 8in., fin. and 5/ 16in.) ; fin. chisel, beach handle/ plain round pattern ; pad saw, boxwood handle ; 3 bradawls ; new double ended file with handle ; small joiner's hammer, may have putty on handle ; pair nippers, marked X. on handle, claw broken. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. 77.— Ipswich ( Boro.).— 1st and 2nd inst., from draper's shop.— Model gown, tan marocain, in one piece, embroidered in gold tinsel, brown fur to match on bottom of skirt, underskirt of plain material showing about 6in. belowr fur, sleeves georgette, wide neck ; natural musquash brown fur coat, about 36in. long, lined plain brown satin to match, strip of fur worked in the reverse direction around edge of front and around bottom, 2 pockets in reverse fur part of coat. Inf. to the C. C., Ipswich. SUSSEX ( EAST). 78.— East Grinstead ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 70, 3- 2- 26. Additional inf.— Safe found at Godstone, forced open, and War Savings certificates were found close to it. Additional property stolen : 3 white silk and 1 coloured cloth jumpers ; princess petticoat; lady's shantung coat; dress coat; brown tweed coat and vest; brown flannel suit ; silk dressing gown ; pair fur lined reindeer gloves ; 1 coloured and 1 white counterpanes ; pair platinum and diamond earrings ; gold ring, single turquoise ; gold wedding do. ; gold, ruby and diamond do. ; gold do., with pearl; blue enamelled and pearl pendant; pair motor goggles ; silver chain and coral. Inf. to Supt. Edgeler, East Grinstead. 79.— Haywards Heath ( Co.).— 2nd inst,, by shopbreaking ( breaking window) at Hurstpier- point.— White plush pad, 6in. x 4in., containing 6 lady's 18ct. dress rings, some have 2 and some have 3 diamonds set in platinum, all have round shanks.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, fairly tall ; dress, fawn mackintosh and cap. In posses- sion of a cycle. Inf. to Supt. Fairs, Hay wards Heath. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, February 5, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. WILTSHIRE. 80.— Devizes ( Co.).— 30th ult., from hotel.— Two gent's overcoats ( 1 grey tweed, double breasted lined half way down with grey, 2 outside hip pockets, fit man about 6ft. ; 1 four in one trench coat, khaki, double breasted, belt and buckles on waist and sleeves, 3 linings ( fawn, oilskin and detachable fleece), 2 hip pockets, has 3- cornered piece of material under collar to fasten in wet weather, pair kid gloves in one pocket which may have name Kemp inside.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1876 to 1881, oft. 8in., h. and moustache turning grey ; dress, dk. clothes, cap, collar, tie, wore several medal ribbons, soldierly appearance. Hawks boot laces. Inf. to Supt. Mackie, Devizes. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES Bound on head and down tube ( partly rubbed off), 26in. x 1 Jin. wheels, Bates studded tyres, North Road handle- bars, black celluloid grips, 2 lever brakes, Lucas bell, dome pattern, Planet oil lamp, rubber pedals, single speed, mudguards ( rusty), reflector on rear mudguard, usual parts plated, free wheel, empty tool- bag, Bluemel black celluloid pump.-- Believed to have been thrown in the river by A Man, b. 1906 to 1908, oft. Tin., well built ; dress, grey mixture suit, old mackintosh and cap. Inf. to Supt. Aves, Bakewell. PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. LANCASHIRE. 83.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 30th ult., on sea shore, nude body of newly born Female Child, with piece of thick string tied tightly round neck. It had been in water a considerable time, and at inquest on 1st inst., verdict wras returned of Wilful murder against some persons or person unknown, death being due to strangulation. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. 1, as stolen* etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 81.— D Division.— 2nd inst., " Morris Cowley," 1925 model. XW- 3254. Chassis No. 65822. Engine No. 75503. Open two seater with dickey. Colour grey. Upholstery green pegamoid. Nearside rear wing bent. Hood clips broken and tied with green and black string. Nearside bonnet clip defective. Petrol indicator not working. Collapsible hood. Excise licence, expiring 24- 3- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. PROPERTY FOUND. DERBYSHIRE. 82.— Bakewell ( Co.).— 31st ult,, in the river.— Gent's bicycle, 24in. dropped frame, No. 3004, black enamelled, green lined, transfer In Honour RE- CONVICTIONS. 84— John Fury, Case No. 91, 29- 1- 26, identical with John Furry, C R. O. No. 16696- 25, and sentenced at Bangor Pol. Ct., 2- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt. 85.— Thomas Fisher, C. R. O. No. 20696- 24, was sentenced at C. L. S., 2- 2- 26, to 9 mos. impt. for stealing horse, cart and harness. See Case No. 24, 15- 1- 26. 86.— Emma Elizabeth Tonkin, C. R. O. No. 179- 19, wras sentenced at Nuneaton ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 1- 2- 26, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 28, 20- 1- 26. 87.— Evan Edwards, C. R. O. No. 11409- 22, was sentenced at Somerset Ass., 28- 1- 26, to 15 mos. impt., for officebreaking ( 3 cases). A case of larceny in Glamorgan was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 139, 20- 1- 26. 88.— John Wood, C. R. O. No. 15490- 22, was sentenced at Liverpool ( City) Pol. Ct., 15- 1- 26 to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 44, 13- 1- 26. 89.— Robert Barclay, C. R. O. No. S/ 125440, was sentenced at Leeds ( City) P. Sess., 27- 1- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 82, 22- 1- 26. Friday, February 5, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE, 11 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 90.- John Hayes, C. R. O. No. S/ 163597, was sentenced at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) P. Sess., 29- 1- 26, to 6 mos. impt. A case of fraud in M. P. D. was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 16, 27- 1- 26. 91.— John Banter, C. R. O. No. 1323- 11, was sentenced at Somerset Ass., 28- 1- 26, to 21 and 21 mos. impt. for ofhcebreaking ( 3 cases) and burglary. See Case No. 138, 20- 1- 26. 92 — George Wilson, C. R. O. No. 360- C4, was sentenced at Oundle ( Co.) P. Sess., 1- 2- 26, to 6 mos. impt, See Case No. 11, 1- 2- 26. 93.— William Richard Bartlett, alias William Bartlett, C. R. O. No. 130- 21, was sentenced as William Martin at Tower Bridge Pol. Ct. ( L ), 1- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for attempted fraud. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at PLYMOUTH, DEVON PORT, STONEHOUSE and EXETER. 94.— George Holmes, C. R. O. No. S/ 168764, was sentenced at Reading ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 2- 2- 26, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.). See Case No. 19, 29- 1- 26. 95.— James Ashwin, C. R. O. No. 7145- 25, was sentenced at Loughborough ( Co.) P. Sess., 3- 2- 26, to 28 days impt. See Case No. 14, 1- 2- 26. 96.— Thomas Butler, C. R. O. No. S/ 141236. was sentenced at Chester ( City) Pol. Ct., 3- 2- 26, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 54, 1- 2- 26. 97.— James Arthur Fisher, C. R. O. No. 2931- 17, was sentenced at Marviebone Pol. Ct. ( L.), 27- 1- 26, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 16, 15- 1- 26. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police- District New Scotland Yard, London S W i Wednesday, February 17, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CHESHIRE. 98.— Chester ( City).— For stealing from Y. M. C. A. hostel bedroom, 15th ult., overcoat ( recovered).— A Man who gave name of George Plumrner, b. 1899 to 1900, 5ft. 6 or 7in., clean shaven ; dress, ( Ik. grey suit, cap, soft collar, and tie. The overcoat was pledged for 10s. same day. Inf. to the C. C., Chester. DORSETSHIRE. 99.— Bridport ( Co.).— For non- payment of bastard v arrears amounting to £ 2 16s.— Joseph Henry Cliallis, b. 1899, 5ft. lOiin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, woman, snake rt., woman, cross 1. forearm ; dress, brown jacket, brown cord trousers, muffler, cap. In possession of a brown suit, blue suit and a It. mackintosh. A labourer. May be found working on road repairs or buildings. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Beck. Bridport. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 100.— Cheltenham ( Co.).— For fraudulent con- version.— John Cuthbert Wallace Jennings, b. 1892, 6ft. lin , well built, c. fresh ( freckled), h. and small moustache fair ; dress, brown suit, brown Trilby hat or cap, soft collar, claret, blue and gold tie, scarf same colour, brown shoes, blue trench coat. In possession of 2 suit cases ( 1 brown ; 1 green, in poor condition, M. M. thereon). Native of Gloucester. Was employed as a clerk by Gloucestershire C. C. until 31st ult., and was engaged on Trunk Roads Re- construction Scheme. It has since been ascertained that he has converted considerable sums of money to his own use, which he had drawn for the purpose of paying other employees. Well versed in wireless matters, and may seek employment in this direction. j] 1| Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Lane, Cheltenham. worth, b. 1900, 5ft. 4in., c. dk., h. black, full face, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue coat, green mixture vest, dk. tweed trousers, It. grey cap, knitted tie, boots. Inf. to the C. C., Oldham. 102.— Seaforth ( Co.). - For highway robbery with violence, at Hightown, 3rd inst.— A Man, b. 1902, 5ft. 4in., well built, c. fresh, e. dk., clean shaven, broad shouldered, good teeth ( tobacco stained), Liverpool accent ; dress, navy blue suit ( well worn), brownish cap. Set upon a young woman on the seashore, struck her on head with stick, causing it to bleed, and flung her to the ground demanding her money. She gave him her purse ( an old blue one), containing about £ 2, and he then decamped. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 103 — Sheffield ( City).- For stealing ( servant) on or about 23rd ult,, gold ring, chased ; pair of spectacles ; and £ 6 10s.— Lily Wood, b. 1886, 5ft,, thin build, c. sallow, h. dk., e. small and sunken, hairy mole believed rt. cheek, speaks slowly; dress, brown mixture coat, dk. skirt with large buttons down sides, black close fitting hat. Native of ( believed) Chesterfield. Was engaged by loser 7th ult. at a registry office, and on 23rd ult. loser went out leaving his invalid wife and Wood in the house. On his return he found she had absconded and the above property was missed from a dressing table. Will probably seek work as domestic or housekeeper, or may be found at lodgi? ig house. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Sheffield. LANCASHIRE. 101 .— Oldham ( Boro.).— For^| f housebreaking ( duplicate key) and stealing 1st inst., small brown leather Gladstone bag ; and £ 6.- Robert Ash