THE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1926. No. 21, VOL. XIII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 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 POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— C Division.— Case No. 81,20- 4- 25, cancelled. Man and Woman not now wanted. Car recovered. 2.— D Division.— For failing to appear on bail at Marlborough Street Pol. Ct. 13th inst., charged with attempting to obtain by false pretences on 12th inst., a fur tie.— Rosa Lowen, alias Barbara Currin, C. R. O. No. 15159- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 4| in., medium build, c. pale, h. ( shingled) black, e. brown, plausible ; dress, fawn silk and wool dress, long maroon coat ( trimmed It. brown fur at collar, down front and round hem), It. brown close fitting hat, very smart appearance. A clerk ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and attempted fraud on C. Loitered in busy department of large store, overheard order given on a credit account, thus ascertaining name and address of customer, then proceeded to other departments and obtained goods by impersonating the credit customer and signing false name to account. May have gone to Lincoln or North of England. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BEDFORDSHIRE. 3.— Luton ( Boro.).-— Adverting to Case No. 87, 8- 2- 26.— Man who gave name of Masters is not identical with James E. White, C. R. O. No. 10758- 24. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Luton. BERKSHIRE. 4.— Windsor ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodging by false pretences, between 9th and 11th inst.— Lily Willoughby, alias Lily Spencer, C. R. O. No. 406- 13, Case No. 372, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1878, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. pale, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. blue, plausible ; dress, black coat, black silk dress, red hat, It. stockings, shoes, wore necklace of white beads, carried fawn mackin- tosh, black umbrella with brown knob, small cloth bag. A servant ; native of Ipswich. Pre. con. of fraud, obtaining credit by fraud and larceny at DORKING, WANTAGE, OXTED, BEACONS- FIELD ( Lily Willoughby) and on D, R, T and V. Called on loser, said she was a housemaid and had been sent by her employer to visit his daughter at local hospital and had left her dressing- case at hospital ( false). Said she would require board and lodging for at least a week. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Windsor. CHESHIRE. 5.— Macclesfield ( Boro.).— For obtaining by false pretences ( worthless cheques), 29th and 30th ult.— Gent's new B. S. A. Empire light roadster bicycle, No. 95153 A on 1. side of seat pillar tube, 22in. frame, black enamelled, green lined, 26in. wheels, Cambridge tyres, North Road upturned plated handle- bars, front and rear brakes, Gough G13 saddle, rubber pedals, free wheel, toolbag containing Coro repairing outfit, transfer on head and seat pillar tube, black Powell and Hanmer 0 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 17, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Panther lamp at front, triangular nickel plated rear lamp attached ; gent's shirt, white with black or blue stripes, Shanson on tab, soft collar to match ; pair gent's grey woollen pants, stamped All WTool ; pair gent's drab socks.— Harry Edge, aliases Maurice L. Glover and George Kay, C. R. O. No. 18778- 22, Case No. 9, 3- 2- 26, b. 1904, 5ft. 7iin., slim build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, brown leather motoring coat, cap, brown shoes. A motor driver ; native of Leek. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary, shop breaking and pavilionbreaking at LEEK, MAN- CHESTER and LEYLAND. Purchased above goods and tendered in payment cheques Nos. S/ 598022 and 3, on the District Bank, Fallow- field, Manchester. The cheques were from book stolen at Manchester, 28th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Macclesfield. DERBYSHIRE. 6.— Derby ( Co.).— For obtaining 5s. by false pretences, at Duffield, 4th inst., and £ 1, at Belper, 4th inst.— A Man, who gave name of Hamilton, b. 1892 to 1896, 5ft. 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown, prominent upper teeth ( bad), Midland accent ; dress, dk. grey overcoat, grev cap, blue trousers, soft collar, dk. tie, heavy boots. Called on losers, who are members of Church of England Mens' Society, said he was also interested in the work of the Society, produced a Bible and a branch syllabus of above Society's branch at Napperley, where he said he had lectured ( false). Stated he was employed by Lever Bros., Soap Manufacturers, inspecting advertisements in the district, that he had lost his wallet and money, asked for an advance, and received above amounts. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wilson, Derby. WICK, OSWESTRY, SHREWSBURY ( Lilian Jessie Clarke), BRECON ( Lilian Clarke) and CARDIFF ( Lilian Jessie Clark). Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. 8. — Pontypridd ( Co.). — For embezzling £ 46 10s. Id.— Timothy John Chillcott, b. 1891, 5ft. 8 or 9in., h. dk., long features, scar 1. of chin, wore gold rimmed spectacles with thick lens ; dress, navy blue suit, brown nap overcoat, fawn Trilby hat, boots. Was employed as district manager for the Royal Co- operative Collecting Society at Porth. Absconded 27th ult. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Rees, Pontypridd. KENT. 9.— Ashford ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 99, 12- 2- 26. Name should read Frank Charles Pearce and not as previously shewn. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Pattenden, Ashford. LANARKSHIRE. 10.— Glasgow ( City).— For receiving brooch.— Angus McLennan, b. 1905, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. dk. ( frizzy), e. grey ( slight squint 1.) ; dress, navy blue suit, grey double- breasted overcoat, tight fitting at waist, bowler hat, collar and tie, shoes. Native of Glasgow. Has been employed as butler in London, and may seek similar employ- ment, or employment as hotel boots. This man is also an important witness in a case of shooting at and wounding two Constables. Stated his inten- tion of proceeding to London and may have already done so. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. GLAM ORGAN SHIRE . 7.— Cardiff ( City).— For attempting to obtain 13s. 2d. by false pretences, 4th inst.— Lilian Jessie Clarke, C. R. O. No. 19888- 17, b. 1900, 5ft. 2in., medium build, c. fresh, h. ( bobbed) It. brown, e. grey, birthmark near rt. eye, scar ( dog bite) rt. forearm, long face, large mouth, plausible. A laundress ; native of Bromyard. Pre. con. of cyclestealing, fraud, larceny, forgery and minor offences at HEREFORD ( Lilian Clark), WAR- LANCASHIRE. 11.— Garstang ( Co.).— Henry Martin, Case No. 89, 12- 2- 26, is identical with Harry Martin, C. R. O. No. 8135- 20, b. 1895, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar forehead, upper lip and over 1. eye, woman's head, heart, True Love, Alice rt. forearm. A baker ; native of Walsall. Pre. con. of larceny and countinghousebreaking at DERBY ( Harry Martin) and FALMOUTH ( Harry Day). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Canton, Garstang. Wednesday, February 17, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 12.— Liverpool ( City).— Joseph Donohay, C. R. O. No. M/ 7702, Case No. 38,10- 2- 26, is identical with Jossph Donohay, C. R. O. No. 4281- 21, b. 1892, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. brown. An insurance broker ; native of America. Pre. con. of fraud at FOLKE- STONE. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 13.— Manchester ( City).— For loitering.— William Henry Lane, C. R. O. No. 11103- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, scars on 1. of neck, woman's head, man's head, Ethel T. Walker, F. Byrom, crossed swords rt., dagger, heart, clasped hands and horseshoe 1. forearm ; dress, dk. blue coat and vest, dk. grey trousers, grey cap, white muffler, boots ( far worn). A shoemaker ; native of Man- chester where he has con. for larceny. With two other men ( in custody) was seen on 2nd inst. to act suspiciously in front of grocer's shop at Ancoats. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 14.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Charles H. Wagstaffe, Case No. 13, 22- 1- 26, is identical with Vincent Furlong, C. R. O. No. 12042- 18, b. 1895, 5ft. 6- fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A ship's steward ; native of Liverpool. Pre. con. of larcenv at EDINBURGH ( Vincent Furlong), ALDERSHOT and PLYMOUTH ( Vincent Edward Furlong). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Y'ates, Old Trafford. 15.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For stealing, 9th inst., ladj^' s grey suede purse, three compartments ( one for Treasury notes), containing lis. 6d. in silver, and a number of checks for the Manchester and Salford Co- operative Society ( one for £ 5 18s. 3£ d.), door key, child's photograph, blue hospital card entitling the holder Margaret Lindsey to undergo treatment at the Manchester Children's Royal Hospital.— A Man, short, small build ; dress, dk. overcoat and cap, and carried a stick. Took the purse from handbag left under pillow of chair occupied by an invalid child and left unattended. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 16.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For robbery with violence, 12 th inst., at Prestwich.— A Man, b. 1886 to 1891, 5ft. 8 or 9in., slim buikl,; dress, dk. coat and trousers, It. cap. Jumped out of hedge at roadside, attacked a woman who was walking home, grasped her by throat and demanded money. The woman struggled, but gave the man her purse, and he then jumped over a gate and decamped across the fields. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford 17.— Salford ( Boro.).— For stealing ( confidence trick) £ 16, 4th inst.— Two Men: 1st, b. 1891, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, Trilby hat, boots. Wore gold ring 4th rt. finger.- 2nd, b. 1876, 5ft. 9in., c. sallow, clean shaven ; dress, blue suit, small check overcoat, fawn Trilby hat, boots. Complainant was leaving Victoria Station, Manchester, when he was accosted by the man described as No. 1, who said he had come from Doncaster and knew result of a horse race and had to put some money on it for his employer. Loser then accompanied the man to Salford, where they met the second described man, No. 1 suggesting to loser that he should ask No. 2 the commission agent's address. The three then proceeded short distance, No. 1 repeating his story about the horse race, No. 2 saying he would put £ 3 on. No. 1 accepted, then went away, returning after a few minutes with £ 9. No. 2 went away saying he was going to get some more money, while No. 1 induced loser to hand over £ 16, and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Salford. 18 — Seaforth ( Co.).— For stealing from gas meter at Litherland, 13th inst.— A Man, b. 1876, 5ft. 5in., medium build, h. and moustache grey ; dress, grey suit, grey overcoat, grey cap, boots. Called on loser saying he had a message from her husband, and as she was not in said he would wait. Was left alone in room where gas meter was situated and after his departure the meter was found to have been forced and contents stolen. Inf. to Supt. Shearman, Seaforth. SHROPSHIRE. 19.— Bridgnorth ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No 11, 15- 2- 26. George Barrie, C. R. O. No. 10914- 17. Additional property.— Small Kodak camera in leather case. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Barber, Bridgnorth. SUSSEX ( EAST). 20.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— For stealing ( servant) £ 1., 8th inst.— Herbert John Pitcher, b. 1908, 6ft,, 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, brown pin stripe suit, fawn mackintosh, grey cap, grey ribbed socks, shoes. A photographer's printer. Was entrusted with the money to purchase goods and absconded. May seek work as a wireless mechanic. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. 21.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 70, 25- 1- 26.— A Man, who gave name of Smith, described therein, now wanted for this offence. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. 22.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Adverting to Case No. 99, 3- 2- 26.— Violet Haigh, C. R. O. No. 11953- 14. Additional inf.— Brooch found pledged at Tunbridge Wells. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. 23.— Hastings ( Boro.).— For aiding the escape of H. H. Prince Ahmed Saaf- ed- Deen, from a Mental Institution at Ticehurst, 31- 8- 25, Case No. 75, 4- 9- 25.— William Pilbeam, b. about 1886, 5ft. 8in., clean shaven, one artificial eye ; smart appearance. An attendant.— Alexander John Bastone, b. about 1876, 5ft. 9in., h. ( going bald) and moustache grey, Roman nose. Speaks fluent French and has travelled extensively in France. An attendant. C. R. O. Ref. No. 51/ F./ 98. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 24.— Remanded at Felling- on- Tyne ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with officebreaking ( forcing railway station offices at night).— Anthony Kirkley, C. R. O. No. 12895- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, 2 heads and heart rt. forearm. A sailor; native of Gateshead. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, larceny, attempted burglary, possessing housebreaking implements by night, countinghousebreaking, shopbreaking, officebreaking and minor offences at SOUTH SHIELDS, LIVERPOOL, DAVENTRY, BIRMINGHAM, RIPLEY, NUNEATON ( Anthony Kirkley), PORTSMOUTH ( Anthony Karkley) and on Z. 25.— Remanded at Brentwood ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 18th inst., charged with being in possession of housebreaking implements bv night.— George Brooks, C. R. O. No. 539- 15, b" 1883, 5ft, 2jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( bald on top), e. hazel. A labourer ; native of London. Pre. con. of church- breaking, housebreaking, larceny and minor offences at WATTON, WATFORD, YORK ( George Brooks), REIGATE ( Henry Holmes) and in M. P. D. 26.— Remanded at Old Street Pol. Ct. ( L.)—$ Division case— till 19th inst., charged with embezzlement.— James Arthur Martin, C. R. O. No. 2131- 14, Case No. 382, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1894, 5ft. 10| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. Native of Windsor. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and forgery on D, E and C. O. 27.— On P, charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— George Roberts, alias Stanley Spalding, C. R. O. No. 110- 19, Case No. 161, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1882, 5ft. 0| in. c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, curvature of spine, bracelet each wrist. A labourer; native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny, embezzlement, horsestealing, receiving and minor offences at POOLE, LAWFORDS GATE ( George Roberts), CARMARTHEN ( John Baker), BRISTOL ( Jack Baker) and on P. 28.— Remanded at Marlborough St. Pol. Ct. ( L)— C Division case— till 19th inst., charged with stealing a bicycle ( recovered). Stole machine from outside place where he had been formerly employed.— Frederick Pocock, C. R. O. No. 5330- 25, b. 1904, 5ft. 4fin., slim build, c. fresh ( freckled), h. and e. brown, clean shaven, scar 1. cheek ; dress, dk grey suit, fawn raincoat, grey cap, boots. Native of Newbury. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at NEWBURY and on L. 29.— At Glasgow ( City), charged as John Quinn, with being found in possession of housebreaking implements. — William John Quinn, alias Alexander Jackson, C. R. O. No. 18723- 22, b. 1905, 5ft. 5fin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue, clasped hands, Harry, Lena rt., harp, Erin 1. forearm. A labourer ; native of Leith. Pre. con. of shop- breaking at SALFORD. 30.— Remanded at Congleton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 19th inst., charged with attempted rape.— Albert Ernest Cox, C. R. O. No. 2608- 16, b. 1888, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, scar 1. cheek. An iron worker; native of South Staffs. Pre. con. of a minor offence at LYMM. Wednesday, February 17, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 31.— Remanded at Earlestown ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged as William Arnold Mack with larceny ( trick).— William Lapsley, C. R. O. No. 10870- 21, b. 1891, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. Pre. con. of fraud and minor offences at GLASGOW, DONCASTER ( William McVie) and on W. 32.— Awaiting trial at Dublin C. C. C., charged as Patrick King with attempted murder.— Patrick Murphy, C. R. O. No. 20943- 19, b. 1898, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A carpenter ; native of Ireland. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud on railway at BIRMINGHAM. 33.— Remanded at Aberdeen ( City) Sheriff Ct. till 17th inst., charged as Jean Gordon with theft ( obtained employment in nursing home as a nurse and stole articles from the home).— Annie Mackintosh, alias Annie Gordon, C. R. O. No. 14804- 20, b. 1886, 5ft. 2in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue ; dress, brown frock, bluish- grey coat with It. grey lapels, brown velour hat. purple and white sports coat, black stockings, shoes. A domestic servant; native of Aberdeen. Pre. con. of larceny on B. 34.— Remanded at Feltham Pol. Ct, ( L.)— T Division case— till 22nd inst., charged with being a suspected person, loitering, etc.— Edward Allam, C. R. O. No. 2264- 14, b. 1898, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ( scar over rt.). A cook ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on L and T. APPREHENSIONS. 35.— M. P. D., CO Division.— Moses Levy, Case No. 60, 30- 3- 25. 36.— M. P. D., G Division.— James Arthur Martin, C. R. O. No. 2131- 14, Cases Nos. 59, 13- 7- 25, and 2 ( F), 7- 10- 25. See also Case No. 26 current issue. 37.— M. P. D., P Division.— George Roberts, C. R. O. No. 110- 19, Case No. 1, 29- 12- 24. See also Case No. 27 current issue. 38.— Cheshire, Heswall ( Co.).— William O'Meara and Catherine O'Meara, Case No. 80, 23- 12- 25. 39.- Cheshire, Macclesfield ( Co.).- Man, Case No. 3, 11- 1- 26, and identical with Albert Ernest Cox, C. R. O. No. 2608- 16. See also Case No. 30 current issue. 40.— Cheshire, Middlewich ( Co.).— Man, Case No. 5, 3- 2- 26, and identical with Alfred Ernest Cox, C. R. O. No. 2608- 16. See also Case No. 30 current issue. 41— Glamorganshire, Gowerton ( Co.).— W. J. Sloane, Case No. 5, 18- 1- 26, and remanded till 17th inst. 42.— Hertfordshire, Hemel Hempstead ( Co.).— Thomas Horwood, Case No. 96, 12- 2- 26. 43.— Lancashire, Liverpool ( City).— Samuel G. Holmes, Case No. 9, 14- 9- 25, at Belfast. 44.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— William Ellison, C. R. O. No. 767- 07, Case No. 7, 8- 2- 26; and sentenced, 11- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt. 45.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— John Hackett, Case No. 117, 3- 2- 26, and identical with John William Elliott, C. R. O. No. S/ 154356, and sentenced, 11- 2- 26, to 1 mo. impt. 46.— Yorkshire ( E. R.), Hull ( City).— Robert Chapman, Case No. 10, 25- 1- 26. 47.— Yorkshire ( N. R.), Bedale ( Co.).— William Merrill, C. R. O. No. M/ 7705, Case No. 48, 12- 2- 26. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 48.— N Division.— 27th or 28th November, 1923. from a coffee bar ( side window insecurely fastened). — 6 medals :— 1 Basutoland 1880, Diamond Light Horse, inscribed Pte. J. Rogers ; 1 Matabeleland War, B. F. F., inscribed Sgt. T. Rogers ; 1 Relief of Mafeking, from Rhodesia, issued by the Chartered Company, B. F. Force ; 1 General Service, 1 1914- 15 Star, 1 Victory, all inscribed J. Rogers). The owner is believed to have circularised several Forces concerning his loss. C. R. O. Ref. No. 225/ Unc./ 223. Inf. to C. R. O. G THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 17, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. CHESHIRE. 49.— Heswall ( Co.).— 12th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking lead light in front door and releasing catch) at Prenton.— Lady's brown coat, skunk collar ; lady's black silk dress ; lady's blue silk do. ; gold pendant, set pearls and emeralds alternately, gold chain attached ; do., sprig of mistletoe ; string imitation pearls ; string pearls, gold clasp attached ( broken) ; silver neckchain. pink stones in each link, with 2 similar pendants attached ; lady's gold ring, set 4 diamonds and 3 emeralds ; gent's gold do., zodiac sign thereon ; set gold studs ; set gold chased sleeve- links ; box Havana cigars ; silver card- case. 4in. long ; gent's suit case, solid leather, initials A. B. thereon. Suspicion is attached to Two Men : lst, b. 1898 or 1899, 5ft. 7 or 8in. ; dress, raincoat, It. Trilby hat ; respectable appearance.— 2nd, b. 1899, 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, clean shaven, round face, well spoken ; dress, dk. overcoat, dk. Trilby hat. respectable appearance. Inf. to Supt. Ennion, Heswall. 50.— Heswall ( Co.).— Case No. 32, 25- 1- 26, cancelled. Ping found, not stolen. 51.— Macclesfield ( Co.).— 12th or 13th inst., by officebreaking ( forcing window with instruments and cutting iron bar with hack saw, afterwards removing safe on truck to station platform, and blowing open same with explosives), at Stval Railway Station.—£ 5 14s. 3| d. in Treasury notes, silver and bronze, the latter contained in 3 canvas bags ( 2 with London and North Western Railway thereon and Styal written in ink, 1 with London, Midland and Scottish Railway thereon and Heald Green written in ink).— Suspicion is attached to Three Men : lst, b. 1876 to 1886, 5ft. 9 or 10in., stout build, h. dk., clean shaven, full face ; dress, dk. brown jacket and vest, pepper and salt trousers, grey overcoat, dk. brown cap.— 2nd, b. 1886 to 1888, 5ft. 6 or 7in. ; dress, dk. grey suit and cap. fawn raincoat, black muffler.— 3rd, b. about 1896, 5ft. 4 or 5in., slender build, c. fair, clean shaven ; dress, dk. grey suit and cap, It. muffler. Inf. to Supt. Hindley, Macclesfield. DERBYSHIRE. 52 — Derby ( Co ).— 11th or 12th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing back door) at Little Eaton.— 41b. tin Mackintosh chocolate and 3| lbs. Toffee De Luxe ; 3 4d. packets of Velma chocolate ; 9d. packet of Velma do. ; Is. packet of Cadbury's do. ; 3 Is. tins of Parsley brand salmon. Inf. to Supt. Wilson, Derby. ESSEX. 53.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 12th inst., b}^ housebreaking ( breaking glass in sitting room window near the catch and releasing same) at Southchurch.— Lady's 18ct, ring, set 3 opals and 12 diamond chips, in gipsy setting ; lady's 9ct. do., set sapphire and cluster of diamonds ; 18ct. plain signet do., set diamond ; 18ct. engagement do., set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds, gipsy setting ; gold brooch, in form of true lover's knot, set garnets ; and £ 18 2s. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. GLOUCESTERSHIRE . 54.— Chipping Campden ( Co.).— 10th inst., from rectorv, at Naunton.— Gent's Burberry raincoat, fawn, light weight, single breasted, 5 buttons, vertical side pockets. Inf. to Supt. Bunker, Chipping Campden. LANCASHIRE. 55.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— 9th inst., by shop- breaking ( breaking window and slipping catch).— 4 metal cigarette- cases ; 3 rolled gold bangles ; imitation leather attache- case, 18in. x 12in. ; 40 packets of cigarettes, various kinds, 10 in a packet; and number of tickets for the Blackpool Amateur Operatic Society whist drive and dance, 2s. 6d. each ; and £ 11. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 56.— Bolton ( Co.).— 10th or 11th inst., from open shed at waggon works, at Westhoughton.— Carpenter's tool box, 2ft. lOin. long, 14in. wide and 14in. deep, J. W. W. painted inside lid, con- taining hand saw, jack plane, smoothing plane, ratchet brace, ordinary brace, draw knife, foot square, oilstone ( all stamped J. Wilson), wood chisel ( all steel), 2 lfin. bits, lin. bit, fin. bit, 5/ 8in. bit, | in. bit, 71b. sledge hammer, pinch bar ( 2ft. 9in. long), steel 2ft. rule, and pair of nearly new blue overalls ( to fit man 5ft. 10in.). Inf. to Supt. Turner, Bolton. Wednesday, February 17, 1926. I HE POLICE GAZETTE. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. 57.— Leigh ( Co.).— 9th and 10th inst., by shop- breaking ( forcing padlock on front door with instrument), at Astley.— Pair gent's black boots, size 8, Derby pattern ; 2 pairs boy's boots, sizes 1 and 5 ; pair gent's do., size 7 ; 2 pairs lady's do., size 4 ( all boots of the following brands :— Wheatsheaf, Holy Oak, N. P. S. and Ceola) ; 40 pairs lady's and gent's stockings, black and heather mixture ; 2doz. lady's handkerchiefs ; 161bs. cheese ; 91 bs. bacon ; 17 boxes Woodbine cigarettes, each containing 50 packets ; 4 boxes Capstan cigarettes, each containing 20 packets 10 ; 5 boxes Craven A cig rettes, each containing 20 packets ; 2 lib. tins Bruno tobacco ; lib. Bulwark do. ; 21bs. thick twist do. ; 91b. ham. Inf. to Supt Whitehead, Leigh. 58.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Between 14th and 30th ult., from dwelling ( sneak in).— Gent's navy blue nap double- breasted overcoat, velvet collar, 4 black bone buttons, usual pockets, raised seams, black lining, in fair condition, fit man about 5ft. 4in., Maker Stanley, Piccadilly, Manchester ; old navy blue jacket, pin stripe, far worn. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 59.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— Between 6th and 13th inst., from dwelling ( breaking cellar window and releasing catch) at Eccles.— Set of antique brass fire irons ( tongs, poker, shovel and dogs), with black ebony handles, carved to represent fishes heads ( Jacobean style) ; set of solid brass stair rods ; set of hollow brass cased do. ; red baize tablecloth, tapestry scroll pattern on side ; small solid brass fender ; Wilton ( or Axminster) carpet, 15ft. by 9ft., small pattern, blue, green and grey ; Axminster do., 10ft. by 10ft., plain, pink roses at corners and oval centre, with bunch of roses ; pewter sink top, 4ft. 6in. long, 2ft. wide, hole in centre 2ft. 6in. long and 16in. wide, beaten to wood work to allow drainage of articles ; and 4ft. of 2| in. lead fall piping. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 60.— Seaforth ( Co.).— 13th inst., from mission hall cloak room, at Litherland.— Gent's tweed overcoat, grey, with blue pin stripe, single- breasted, two outside and one inside and ticket pockets, fit man 5ft. 9in., in new condition ; briar pipe ;. leather tobacco pouch, rubber lined ; pair of gent's grey suede gloves, fur lined ; and 2s. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Seaforth. 61.— Southport ( Boro.).— 12th inst., from a hall. — Gent's all black enamelled bicycle, with red lines, 24in. frame, 28in. wheels, 2 brakes ( rear one out of order), large gear wheel, drop frame, upturned North Road handle- bars, mudguards, bell, oil lamp and pump attached.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, who gave name of Sutcliffe, b. 1896 to 1898, c. fresh, h. dk., clean shaven; dress, Salvation Army blue jacket and red waist- coat, dk. trousers, Trilbj^ hat, mackintosh, boots. Stated a plumber. Was employed by a contractor, • at the address from which the bicycle was stolen, was sent on an errand and failed to return. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. 62.— Southport ( Boro.).— 14th inst., by burglary ( insecure basement window).— 9ct. watch chain, single curb, gold masonic medal attached ; 3 cigars ; and £ 7 18s. 6d. Inf. to the C. C., Southport. NOTTINGHAM SHIRE . 63.— Mansfield ( Co.).— 10th or 11th inst., by shopbreaking ( breaking back window and slipping catch) at Clipstone.—£ 128 lis., of which £ 106 is in Treasury notes and the remainder in silver ; cheque for £ 1 5s., No. A21850, drawn on the Westminster Bank and made payable to the Mansfield and Sutton Co- operative Societj^, signed by W. H. Sansom, F. Bowring and W. H. Mein. Inf. to Supt. Leate, Mansfield. SURREY. 64.— Dorking ( Co.).— 9th or 10th inst,, by storebreaking, at Betchworth.— 6 coils of lead pipe ( iin., fin., l| in. and l| in.) ; lcwt, lead pipe; 2cwt. old lead ; 2 doz. plumber's brass unions ; 9 doz. | in. brass taps ; 8 doz. fin. stop taps ; lead trap ; 3 doz. brass bosses ; 2 doz. brass casement stays : doz. do. fasteners ; 141bs. plumber's metal from pot ; 141bs. plumber's fine solder ; 141bs. tin ; 12 doz. various brass taps ; H doz. brass caps and linings ; 3 doz. 2 fullwav taps ; bag sponges ; 3 doz. brass coat hooks ; li doz. brass sash fasteners ; 6 doz. various glass plates ; 4 £ 1 Treasury notes ; 20s. silver ; 6 doz. Is. 6d. Health Insurance stamps ; 6 doz. Is. 3d. Unemployment stamps. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin, Dorking. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 65— Doncaster ( Boro.).— 11th or 12th inst., by officebreaking ( climbing gate, breaking window 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. and slipping catch).— Small white metal clock, with round flat base, clock supported by 2 uprights, Made in Germany printed at bottom of dial. Inf. to the C. C., Doncaster. MOTOR CARS AND ffiOTOR CYCLES. The undermentioned Motor Cars and Motor Cycles have been reported to the Clearing House ( Motors), New Scotland Yard, S. W. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 66.— C Division.— 6th inst,, " Standard," 1924 model. KK- 9817. Chassis No. 36258. Engine No. 20784A. 11.4 H. P. Worm drive. Four seater touring body. Buff colour. Upholstery black imitation leather. Body recently varnished. Lighter coloured paint patches on bonnet. Small luggage carrier at rear. Excise licence, dated 14- 1- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 67.— Y Division.— 15th inst., 44 Ford," 1925 model. MH- 5304. Chassis and engine Nos. 10638413. 22.4 H. P. Open touring body. Colour maroon. Excise licence, expiring 24- 3- 26, attached. WARWICKSHIRE. 68.— Leamington ( Boro.).— 9thinst., " Austin," 1925 model. NX- 9552. Chassis No. A2/ 2012. Engine No. 12063. 7 H. P. Bevel drive. Chummy body. Colour elephant grey. Upholstery black leather. Practically new car. Excise licence, expiring 24- 3- 26, attached. Loser holds Regis- tration Book. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 69.- W Division.— 11th inst,, 44 Triumph," solo. XR- 5614. Frame No. 9114- M. S. Engine No. 61378. 4 H. P. Chain drive. Colour black. Two side plates missing from magneto chain chamber. Quarterly Excise Licence, dated 27- 6- 25, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 70.— W Division.— 13th inst., 44 Indian Scout," 1926 model. YL- 8498. 5.96 H. P. Detachable cylinder heads. Electric lighting and electric horn. Green and black leather cushion on pillion seat. GLAMORGANSHIRE . 71.— Merthyr ( Boro.).— 14th inst., 44 Triumph ( Ricardo)," solo, 1923 model. BO- 5637. Frame No. 325654. Engine No. R. 86548. Chain drive. 3b H. P. Colour— frame black, tank grey lined green. Battery box cover missing. Head lamp damaged and glass missing. Cut- out on silencer. Wire of air lever broken. 1925 Excise Licence attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 72 — D Division.— 44 Cluley," Case No. 34, 15- 2- 26. 73.— K Division.— 44 Ford," Cases Nos. 72, 10- 2- 26, and 67, 12- 2- 26. 74.— T Division.— 44 Morris Cowley," Case No. 35,15- 2- 26. NORTHUMBERLAND. 75.— Newcastle ( City).— 44 Morris Cowley," Case No. 37, 15- 2- 26. OXFORDSHIRE. 76 — Oxford ( City).— 44 Morris Cowley," Case No. 39, 15- 2- 26. 77.— Oxford ( City).— 44 Morris Oxford," Case No. 38, 15- 2- 26. Wednesday, February 17, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 MISCELLANEOUS. ESSEX. 78.— Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.).— Is anything known of the following property having been stolen ? :— Ruby and diamond ring ; diamond ring ; gold slave bangle, very valuable ; Paris Exhibition medal, silver. This property was offered to a dealer, at Copford, 9th inst., by a Mrs. Jane Cotterill, Fordham Heath Lane, Copford, b. about 1875. This woman deals in second- hand clothes, and travels to London occasionally in connection with her business. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. RE- CONVICTIONS. 79.— Leslie Robert Mansell, C. R. O. No. 139- 24; was sentenced at Hemel Hempstead ( Co.) P. Sess., 10- 2- 26, to 7 days impt, See Case No. 12, 8- 2- 26. 80.— John Lawrence Kearney, C. R. O. No. 736- 21, was sentenced at Devon Ass., 9- 2- 26, to 3 yrs. pen. for housebreaking and larceny ( 3 cases). Cases of burglary at Plymouth and housebreaking at Torquay were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 27, 6- 1- 26. 81.— William Farrer, C. R. O. No. 15018- 14, was sentenced at C. C. C., 12- 2- 26, to 3 yrs. pen., for housebreaking ( 4 cases). See Case No. 22, 18- 1- 26. 82.— Patrick John O'Brien, C. R. O. No. 10373- 19, was sentenced at C. C. C., 10- 2- 26, to 9 mos. impt. See Case No. 17, 25- 1- 26. 83.— Daniel McGrath, alias Daniel McGarth, C. R. O. No. 1236- 12, was sentenced at Westminster Pol. Ct. ( L.), 12- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt., for being a suspected person loitering. Pre. con. of larceny, shopbreaking, and minor offences at GILLING WEST, NEWCASTLE, ALNWICK, NORTH- ALLERTON and on C, H, M and V. 84.— William Brown, C. R. O. No. 9966- 23, was sentenced at Loughborough P. Sess., 10- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny, gaming and interfering with the comfort of train passengers. Pre. con. of larceny ( trick) at LEICESTER and on W. 85.— Frank Sykes, C. R. O. No. 15960- 19, was sentenced at Loughborough P. Sess., 10- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt., for larceny, gaming and interfering with the comfort of train passengers. Pre. con. of lareenv and minor offences at GREAT YAR- MOUTH and GRANTHAM. 86.— Arthur Jacks, C. R. O. No. 334- 18, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Q. Sess., 2- 2- 26, to 3 yrs. pen. and 5 yrs. p. d., for shopbreaking, larceny and being a h. c. See Case No. 22, 15- 1- 26. 87.— Charles Rogers, C. R. O. No. 430- 11, was sentenced at C. C. C., 10- 2- 26, to 3 yrs. pen., for fraud ( 3 cases). Eleven other cases at Hands- worth, Dudley, Birmingham and in M. P. D. were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 7, 1- 2- 26. 88.— Walter Hooton, C. R. O. No. S/ 88836, was sentenced at Loughborough ( Co.) P. Sess., 10- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny, gaming and interfering with comfort of passenger on railway. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and minor offences at GRIMSBY, NOTTINGHAM ( City) and PONTEFRACT. 89.— Harry Bellamy Drakefield, C. R. O. No. 17528- 14. was, at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 9- 2- 26, discharged. See Case No. 27, 8- 2- 26. 90.— James Medford Millership, C. R. O. No. S/ 67456, was sentenced at Shrewsbury ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 11- 2- 26, to 6 and 3 mos. impt, ( conc.) for fraud and attempted fraud. See Case No. 13, 25- 1- 26. 91.— Edward Cook, C. R. O. No. 15360- 25, was sentenced at Ashton- under- Lyne ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 15- 2- 26, to 1 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 19, 10- 2- 26. MISSING. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE . 92.— Bingham ( Co.).— Case No. 71, 25- 1- 26, cancelled. Mary Charlotte Ritter, C. R. O. No. M. 7695, now traced. Printed and Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District, Nevr Scotland Yard, London, S. W. I. Wednesday February 17, 1026. THE POLICE GAZETTE, 10 INFORMATION RECEIVED APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. CAMBRIDGESHIRE . 93.— Cambridge ( Boro.).— For stealing from houses in course of erection, ratchet brace, 8 bits, various sizes, panel saw ( Diston's make), 6 chisels, plugging chisel, iron spokeshave, 3 mortice lock do., mortice gauge, hack saw frame, 2 wood gauges, 2 bradawls, 2 screwdrivers, 3 spirit levels ( 1 rosewood, 1 boat shape, 1 marked inches), mallet, 4Jin. square, jack plane, 6 files, smoothing plane, bullnose do., mitre hook, bevel, pair pincers, Indian oilstone in case, saw set ( Morill's Patent), oil can, 2 Morse drills, counter- sink, 12in. square, pair blue overalls ( C. W. S. make), and a carpenter's brown canvas tool bag.— A Man who gave name of Hutchinson, b. 1896 to 1902, 5ft. 7 or 8in., medium build, h. brown, clean shaven, Scotch accent ; dress, double breasted blue overcoat with wide collar, grey coat, pepper and salt mixture trousers, black and white muffler, heavy boots. Stated he had been employed laying- cables at Dagenham. Stayed at lodging house night of 15th inst. and left following morning when he was in possession of property. Inf. to the C. C., Cambridge. DERBYSHIRE. 94.— Ilkeston ( Co.).— For stealing, at Ripley, 10th inst.. a It. brown horse, aged, 14 hands high, long mane, tail bushy and very long, undipped, well shod hind feet, requires shoeing at front, no hair under eyes, fair condition ; set of black leather harness, with metal mountings, leather collar, odd reins ; strong flat hawker's cart, body painted green, yellow wheels, black lined, steel hubs, Richard Thacker painted thereon, shafts plated with strong iron plates.— Jack Quinton, alias John Quinton, C. R. O. No. 6390- 23, b. 1906, 5ft. 6| in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, rose spray with Alice in scroll 1. forearm ; dress, navy blue jacket and vest ( with pin stripe), cor- duroy trousers, brown overcoat, grey cap, boots. A hawker ; native of Chesterfield. Pre. con. of larceny at CHESTERFIELD and BELPER. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Walker, Ilkeston. DURHAM. 95 — Durham ( Co.).— For obtaining provisions by false pretences, at West Cornforth, 6th inst. TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. John Bayes, alias Jack Bayes, b. 1876 to 1881, 5ft. 9in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven, round bloated face, Yorkshire accent ; dress, dk. jacket and vest, khaki breeches, soft tweed hat, believed rubber collar, leggings, boots. A farm labourer ; Called at provision dealer's, stated he worked for a customer who required certain provisions ( false). Was served with what he asked for and part of the goods were later recovered, having been sold by Bayes. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Foster. Durham. HAMPSHIRE. 96.— Ringwood ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 5 by false pretences.— Jack Brown, b. 1886, 5ft. 4in., thick set, c. fresh, h. and e. brown ; dress, grey suit, fawn overcoat, Trilby hat, soft collar, tie, boots. Warrant issued. Tnf. to Supt. Pragnell, Ringwood. 97.— Ringwood ( Co.).— For leaving 2 children chargeable to Common Fund of Christchurch Union.— Douglas Stewart Cross, b. 1901, 5ft. lOin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown, scar back 1. hand ; dress, dk. brown suit, brown cap, boots. Native of Christchurch. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Pragnell, Ringwood. KENT. 98.— Margate ( Boro.).— For obtaining £ 2 10s. by false pretences ( worthless cheque), 6th inst.— George Warren, aliases George Stuart, Stuart Ellis, George Watson and George Ellis Stuart, C. R. O. No. 1340- 14, Case No. 200, Supplement A ( Vol. II.), b. 1888, 5ft. 5fin., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, small moustache, good teeth, woman, clasped hands, heart, Lily, butterfly rt., woman's head and bird 1. forearm ; dress, French flying officer's uniform, wore several War decorations. An electrician; native of Nova Scotia. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, fraud and bigamy at EDINBURGH, WIN- CHESTER ( Harold St. Clair), DONCASTER ( Bert Kaughman), NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( George Smart), GOOLE ( George Ellis), CAR- DIFF, SOUTHAMPTON, EDINBURGH ( George Stuart Ellis), STOCKTON- ON- TEES ( George Warren) and on F. Has also cons, for 1] THE POT/ ICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 17, 1920. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. fraud and perjury at COLOGNE, DOUAT and in CANADA. Told loser, a Freemason, that he also was a member of the craft, that he had brought a seaplane to Dover ( false) and had missed his mechanic who had his money and letters of credit. Induced loser to cash manuscript cheque for £ 2 10s. on local bank, which was later returned marked No account. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Margate. LANCASHIRE. 99.— Liverpool ( City).— For obtaining credit by fraud, 1st inst.— Mark Jacobs, aliases Jack Lewis, Harry Jacobs and J. Jackson, C. R. O. No. 13994- 17, b. 1886, 5ft. 6Jin., stout build, c. dk., h. black ( bald top and turning grey at sides), e. brown, wears pince- nez, clean shaven, scar throat, mole neck, plausible ; dress, grev suit, bowler hat, wing collar, tie, grey mackintosh, boots. A tailor ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud and larceny at BRISTOL ( Mark Jacobs), FALKIRK ( John Lewis), GLASGOW ( David Harris) and on H. Gained confidence of jeweller and obtained 3 watches, promising to pay following- day. Said he was partner in firm of metal merchants at Darwen, and failed to keep appoint- ment at which money should have been paid. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Liverpool. 100.— Manchester ( City).— For being concerned with another man in custody in officebreaking ( Post Office) and stealing property, Case No. 66, 5- 2- 26.— James Tetlow, alias John Tetlow, C. R. O. No. 329- 06, b. 1871, 5ft. 6fin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. grey. e. blue, clean shaven, ssar forehead, rt. eyebrow and nose, lost top 1st rt. finger, false teeth ; dress, new overcoat, new grey suit, velour Trilby hat ; wore gold watch and platinum and gold chain. A dealer ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, fowlstealing, shopbreaking, aggravated assault, wounding and minor offences at MANCHESTER ( John Henry Tetlow), LIVERPOOL ( James Edward Tetlow) and SALFORD ( James Tetlow). Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. SURREY. 101. Dorking ( Co.).— For failing to appear at Epsom ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 16th inst., on a charge of indecent assault and attempted buggery.— William Davies Moyle, b. 1893, 5ft. l\ m., slim build, c. pale, h. brown, e. blue. Native of Toronto. In pos- session of a passport which expires in 1928, and a motor car ( index No. PD- 3688). Has visited New York and France and may endeavour to leave the country. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tamplin, Dorking i