THE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1926. No. 24, VOL. XIII. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE or THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. l. 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 oj Police of the Metropolis. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 1.— W Division.— For stealing ( servant) five rings ( 1 lady's gold half hoop, set 3 rubies and 2 diamonds ; 1 set 3 sapphires and 2 diamonds ; 1 cluster, set 4 pearls and 6 diamonds ; 1 set 3 opals and 6 diamonds ; 1 plaited keeper) ; English lever gold expanding wristlet watch ; gold brooch, floral design, set pearls ; imitation pearl necklet, graduated, ornamental clasp ; pink mother- o'- pearl do. ; 2 suit cases ( 1 brown leather, silk lined, H. W. N, thereon ; 1 brown leather, F. L. H. thereon) ; Venetian leather handbag ; beaded evening do. ; crepe de chine nightdress and boudoir cap ; 2 pairs cotton knickers ; pair silk do. ; 2 Celanese silk vests ; 4 silk camisoles, various colours ; 10 pairs stockings, various colours ; 4 evening dresses ( 1 red, 1 blue and silver, 1 yellow crepe de chine, 1 red and white voile) ; navy blue coat, lined fancy silk ; lady's blue mackintosh.— Dorothy May White, C. R. O. No. 7101- 25, b. 1905, 5ft. 5in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue ( slight cast rt.), well spoken ; dress, dk. grey velour coat and skirt ( trimmed fur), cream knitted jumper, close fitting black velvet hat, patent strap shoes. Pre. con. of larceny on L. Absconded with the property during temporary absence of her mistress. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 2.— Windsor ( Boro.).— For fraud ( worthless eheque).— Rebecca Sedley, alias M. Sedley, b. 1866, 5ft. 4in., stout build, h. grey, shuffling gait ; dress, grey costume, black coat, small black hat, carried umbrella and suede handbag. Called on local tradesman, ordered goods value 17s., and tendered in payment cheque for £ 20, on Midland Bank, Ealing ( L.), purporting to be drawn in her favour, by Fanny H. K. Teasdale ( her sister, who resides at Leicester), and received cash. The cheque was later returned marked No account. Identical with Rebecca Sedley, Case No. 6, 10- 2- 26. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Windsor. DERBYSHIRE. 3.— Derby ( Co.).— Man, who gave name of Hamilton, Case No. 6, 17- 2- 26, is identical with Harry Whittaker, aliases Philip Dent, James Forrest and Harry Davies, C. R. O. No. 279- 18, Cases Nos. 354, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), and 44, Supplement B ( Vol. XIII.), b. 1891, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. fair, e. blue, crossed hands, heart, Lily 1. forearm. A labourer ; native of Bootle. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, horsestealing, fraud and attempted fraud at BIRMINGHAM, LISCARD, MANCHESTER, HEYWOOD, MULLINGAR, LIVERPOOL, WIDNES ( Harry Burgess), MACCLESFIELD ( Harry Johnson), OLDHAM ( Henry Johnston), BELFAST, ST. HELENS ( Harry Davis), BALLYMENA ( Harry Wilkinson), NORTHAMPTON ( Harry Whittaker) and PRESTON ( Harry Humphreys). ' Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Wilson, Derby. 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. 4.— Renishaw ( Co .).— For stealing ( lodgings), at Clown, 17th inst., gent's silver watch chain, Kruger shilling, franc and half- franc pieces attached. — Thomas Challoner, b. 1888, 5ft. 6 2 in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. dk. brown, 2nd 1. finger deformed, gravestone and blurred marks 1. hand ; dress, navy blue jacket and vest ( far worn and faded), dk. grey trousers ( patch of different material on seat), dirty grey cap, necktie, no collar, believed South African field boots. A miner ; native of Castleford. Called at the British Legion Club, Clown, stated that he was a member of the Gainsborough branch, and was anxious to find work locally. Stated his wife and children were in the Union, and asked for loan, sufficient to pay for week's board. Work was obtained for him, but he failed to appear, and absconded from his lodgings, ' above date, the watch being sub- sequently missed. Also wanted at Pontefract for larceny ( trick). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Andrew, Renishaw. KENT. 5.— Dartford ( Co.).— For stealing at Stone, 17th inst., £ 1.- Charles Albert Roper, b. 1894, 5ft. 8 or 9in., c. fair, h. dk. brown, e. ( large) grev ; dress, navy blue suit, fawn raincoat, dk. cap, soft collar, boots, sometimes wears grey Trilby hat. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Dartford. LANCASHIRE. 6.— Manchester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 41, 19- 2- 26, James Tetlow, C. R. O. No. 329- 06. Safe, stamps, etc., value £ 1025, recovered. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. 7.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— For robbery with violence at Stretford, 15th inst.— A Man, b. 1891 to 1896, 5ft. 6in., medium build, c. pale, unshaven ; dress, navy blue overcoat, It. grey cap, muffler, boots. Approached a woman from behind, put his arm around her neck, pulled her to the ground and put his other hand up her clothing. Com plainant screamed and man snatched her handbag ( recovered) and ran away. Inf. to Supt. Yates, Old Trafford. 8.— Salford ( Boro.).— Case No. 74, 22- 5- 25, cancelled.— John Adamson not now wanted. Warrant withdrawn. 9.— Wigan ( Co.).— For attempted shopbreaking ( breaking back window near catch), at Bamfurlong. — A Man, b. 1896 to 1901, 5ft. 4 or 5in., c. sallow, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, It. raincoat, fawn Trilby hat, boots. Left behind : blue mixture cap, brown composition attache- case ( 14 x 9in., containing grey Army shirt, soap, toothbrush, etc.). Two Men, who gave names of J. Booth and J. Stretton, stayed at local lodging house from 10th to 16th inst., and were then in possession of attache- case similar to above. Stretton was dressed similar to the wanted man. Booth is described as b. about 1894, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, clean shaven ; dress, brown jacket and vest, grey trousers, dk. overcoat, cap ( similar to that left behind), boots. Sing in the street. Both spoke of having come from Liverpool. Inf. to Supt. Banister, Wigan. MONTGOMERYSHIRE . 10.— Welshpool ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 9> 10- 2- 26.— Man, who gave name of W. Evans, and Three Men. Additional and amended inf.— 1st, b. about 1866, well built, h. and moustache turning grey ; dress, pepper and salt suit, elk. heavy tweed overcoat, bowler hat.— 2nd ( supposed son of No. 1), b. 1891 to 1896, about 5ft. 8in.,~ h. dk. brown, clean shaven, believed deformed in spine or shoulder, Jewish appearance ; dress, dk. suit, brown overcoat, Trilby hat or It. grey cap.— 3rd, b. about 1886, 5ft. 6 to 8in., h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, grey suit and cap, dk. brown overcoat ; wore rings both hands.— 4th, b. about 1886, 5ft. 10in., well built, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit and overcoat. Inf. to the D. C. C., Welshpool. PEMBROKESHIRE. 11.— Pembroke Dock ( Co.).— Case No. 10k 23- 10- 25, cancelled.— Ivor Jones not now wanted. SUSSEX ( EAST). 12.— Haywards Heath ( Co.).— For stealing ( servant), 20th inst., lady's gold half- hoop ring, set in platinum ; lady's gold diamond and sapphire do., set 2 diamonds and 3 sapphires; gent's Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. gold snake do., on square, sapphire in snake's head; gold curb bracelet, padlock fastening ; gold chain do., set 1 blue turquoise ; lady's gold wristlet watch, plain open face, Roman figures ; small gold necklace and pendant, set small pink stones ; lady's gold garnet, set 5 diamonds ; gold, emerald and diamond ring, set in cluster.— Harry Mayo, b. 1903, oft. 9iin., c. fresh, h. fair ( wavy), e. blue- grey ; dress, navy blue suit, grey cap, white soft collar, mauve tie, grey socks, boots. A footman. Left behind : Unemploy- ment Book. No. 48749, last stamped 3rd August, 1925. Inf. to Supt. Fairs, Hay wards Heath. YORKSHIRE ( WEST RIDING). 13.— Leeds ( City).— Case No. 82, 3- 12- 20, can- celled. James Henry Fogarty, C. R. O. No. 1961- 05, not now wanted for this offence. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 14.— At Poole ( Co.), charged as George Lewis with burglary.— George Gabb, C. R. O. No. 20355- 23, b. 1902, 6ft. lin., c. fair, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A labourer ; native of Newport. Pre. con. of cyclestealing and a minor offence at GLOUCESTER ( Tom Jones) and PLYMOUTH ( George Gabb). 15.— At Stanground ( Co.), charged as John Smith with larceny.— John Burns, C. R. O. No. S/ 149952, b. 1884, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny and a minor offence at ABERDARE ( John Burns), MIDDLES- BROUGH ( John Smith), EDINBURGH ( Patrick McCourt) and CARLISLE ( Patrick Gribbon). 16.— Remanded at Deal ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged with obtaining money by false pretences.— Frederick Braybrook, aliases Captain William Parker and Captain F. Miller, C. R. O. No. 502- 14, b. 1864, 5ft. 3in., c. swarthy, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, growth 1. of neck. A seaman ; native of Maldon. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and attempted fraud and minor offences at COLCHESTER ( Frederick Simpson Braybrook), RYE, SPALDING, WITHAM, SHOREHAM, CHATHAM and LONG SUTTON ( Frederick Braybrook). 17.— Remanded at Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Stanley Hurry with obtaining £ 2 by false pretences.— Stanleigh Hurry, C. R. O. No. 8718- 23, b. 1897, 5ft. 6£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and a minor offence at NEWPORT ( MON.), NORWICH and on K. 18.— Remanded at Worcester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Leonard William Knight with fraud ( food and lodgings).— Leonard Knight, C. R. O. No. 808- 26, b. 1901, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud at NEWTON ABBOT. 19.— Remanded at Rochford ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged as Joseph Hutchinson with stealing tools.— John Draper, C. R. O. No. 2912- 20, b. 1900, 5ft. 5£ in., c. fair, h. brown, e. grey. A tailor ; native of Lanarkshire. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and a minor offence at MANSFIELD, SHEFFIELD, GLASGOW, LEEDS, HUDDERSFIELD, BROMYARD ( John Draper), HASTINGS, HOVE ( John McLeod) and on W. 20.— At Stanground ( Co.), charged as John Macauley with larceny.— John McCauley, C. R. O. No. 11474- 24, b. 1899, 5ft. 4£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at BETTWSY- COED. ' 21.— At Norman Cross ( Co.), charged with larceny.— James Whelan, C. R. O. No. 10691- 19, b. 1871, 5ft. 8| in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of minor offences at WINDSOR. 22.— Awaiting tri « J at Leeds Ass., committed from Thorne ( W. R.), charged as Thomas James Marsden, with perjury.— Thomas Marsden, C. R. O. No. 1965- 18, b. 1900, 5ft. 9Hn., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. An iron worker ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny at EDINBURGH, AIRDRIE ( Thomas Marsden) and ROTHERHAM ( Thomas James Marsden). 23.— Remanded at Margate ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged as Leon Mendoza, with unlawful and malicious wounding.— Leopold James Gray, alias George Smith, C. R. O. No. 4812- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. 2in., c. sallow, h. black, e. brown. A pastry cook ; native of Glasgow. Pre. con. of larceny at GRANTHAM ( Maurice Jack MacI aughlan) and on B and F. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 24.— At Worcester ( City), charged with obtaining money by fraud.— George Richard Thompson, C. R. O. No. 258- 19, Case No. 438, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.), b. 1893, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A forge hand ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny ( trick) and larceny ( person), warehousebreaking and minor offences at SHEF- FIELD, SALFORD, WTORKSOP, RHYL, ROTHERHAM and HALIFAX. 25.— Remanded at Winchester ( City) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Norman White, with fraud.— Stanley Waldock, C. R. O. No. 21385- 21, b. 1895, 5ft., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A gardener ; native of Belvedere. Pre. con. of fraud, receiving and a minor offence at CHESTER, LIVERPOOL ( Co.) ( Stanley Leonard W7aldock), SOUTHAMPTON ( Frederick Jones) and on R. 26.— Remanded at Spalding ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as Albert Graham with larceny — Henry William Preston, alias W7illiam Henry Preston, C. R. O. No. 13254- 25, b. 1898, 5ft. ? iin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of a minor offence at WORTHING. 27.— At Builth ( Co.) charged with housebreaking. — Frederick Robert Scott, alias Frederick Scott, C. R. O. No. 7421- 22, b. 1902, 5ft, 10± in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar under chin. A gardener ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, burglary and housebreaking at STRATFORD- ON- AVON, ABERGELE, SALISBURY ( Co.) ( Frederick Robert Scott), CHARD ( Robert Scott) and in M. P. D. 28.— Remanded at Paignton ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged as Albert Edward Desmond with stealing Bank of England notes.— Frederick George Offord, C. R. O. No. 8633- 19, b. 1902, 5ft. ll| in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clasped hands, Mother rt. forearm. A carpenter ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at SOUTHAMPTON and on D and M. 29.— Remanded at Slough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 24th inst., charged with obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences ( 2 cases).— Lily Willoughby, alias Lily Spencer, C. R. O. No. 406- 13, Case No. 372, Supplement A ( Vol. V.), b. 1878, 5ft. 6in., c. pale, h. dk. brown ( turning grey), e. blue. A servant ; native of Ipswich. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and obtaining credit by fraud at DORKING, WANTAGE, OXTED, BEACONS- FIELD ( Lily Willoughby) and on D, R, T and V. 30.— Remanded at Reading ( Boro ) Pol. Ct. till 26th inst., charged as Frederick Davis with loitering with intent.— Frederick Marsh, aliases Harry Jacobs, Charles Davis, Sidney Henry Davis and Fred Marsh, C. R. O. No. 1737- 05, b. 1871, 5ft. lin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. dk. blue ( blind 1.). A carpenter ; native of Southend- on- Sea. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, warehousebreaking, attempted warehousebreaking, burglary, attempted burglary, shopbreaking and minor offences at WATFORD ( William Brown), MAIDSTONE ( George Dennis), NEWBURY ( Sidney Davis), READING ( Arthur Brown), SEVENOAKS ( Frederick Davis), CHELMSFORD ( Frederick Marsh), in CITY OF LONDON ( William Davis), CANTERBURY ( Henry Davis) and on H and T. 31.— Remanded at Chesterfield ( Co.) P. Sess. till 26th inst,, charged with being found on enclosed premises.— Bernard Holland, C. R. O. No. 17400- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. 3| in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue coat, dk. grey vest, navy blue trousers, fawn Trilbv hat. A labourer ; native of Leicester. Pre. con. of larceny and cvclestealing at SPILSBY. HALTWHISTLE and ELY. Has been tramping the country for some months past. 32.— At Romford ( Co.), charged as Bertram Triance with stealing ( servant) cheques, and forging and uttering same.— Reginald Day, C. R. O. No. 12132- 14, b. 1888, 5ft. 8iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny on N. 33.— Remanded at Trowbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 1st prox., charged with fraud ( worthless cheque).— Harold Claude Garrett Cosh, C. R. O. No. 9784- 21, b. 1900, 5ft. 7£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. hazel ; dress, merchant service uniform. A wireless operator. Pre. con. of larceny at WESTBURY. Stated that he has been at sea for the past 3 yrs., and landed at Liverpool the latter end of January last. BEDFORDSHIRE. 34.— Bedford ( Co.).— Awaiting trial ( on bail) at next Ass., charged with fraudulent conversion. Was employed as agent to various companies, received sums of money for premiums and con- verted same to his own use.— Harry Roughton, b. 1898, 5ft. 3in., c. pale, h. ( curly) It. brown, e. grey. Inf. to Supt. Tingey, Bedford. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. ESSEX. 35.— Grays ( Co.).— For escaping from cells ( through skylight) at Police Station, 21st inst., whilst in custody on charge of garage breaking and stealing motor car.— Albert Knott, aliases Albert Edwin Knott and Arthur Stammers, C. R. O. No. 8920- 17, b. 1901, oft. 4|- in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, 5 marks, Gert rt. forearm ; dress, It. grey sports jacket, dirty blue trousers, chauffeur's cap, boots. A fitter or motor driver ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, embezzlement, horsestealing and a minor offence in CITY OF LONDON ( Albert Knott), GRAYS ( Albert Smith) and on H, J and R.— Elijah Buckley, aliases Alger Smith, Henry Smith and John Williams, C. R. O. No. 14254- 17, b. 1901, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( parted in centre), e. brown, burn scar 1. neck ; dress, American cut brown jacket, black trousers with white pin stripe, no hat, brown boots. A basket maker ; native of Leigh- on- Sea. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, receiving, horsestealing, housebreaking and minor offences at SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Elijah Smith), GRAYS ( Elijah Buckley) and on J, K and R. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. LANARKSHIRE. 36.— Glasgow ( City).— Samuel Crawford, C. R. O. No. M/ 7709, Case No. 69, 22- 2- 26. Sheriff's warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Glasgow. NORTHUMBERLAND. 37.— Tynemouth ( Boro.).— Thomas William Langford, C. R. O. No. S/ 126639, Case No. 5, 22- 2- 26. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tynemouth. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. APPREHENSIONS. 38 — M. P. D., CO Division.— George Willing, C. R. O. No. 638- 15, Case No. 2, 11- 6- 24, and at Marlborough St. Pol. Ct., 19- 2- 26, fined £ 5. 39.— M. P. D., C Division.— George Evans, C. R. O. No. 17170- 17, Case No. 46, 12- 2- 26, on V, charged with shopbreaking and remanded till 1st prox. 40.— M. P. D., J Division.- Charles Alfred Saxton, C. R. O. No. 97- 23, Cases Nos. 2. 20- 1- 26, and 59 ( K), 15- 2- 26, on K. 41.— M. P. D., V Division.— Sidney Walter Coe, C. R. O. No. 8721- 25, Case No. 3, 19- 2- 26, and sentenced at Kingston ( Boro.) P. Sess., 20- 2- 26, to to 6 mos. impt. 42.— Berkshire, Windsor ( Boro.).— Lily Wil- loughby, C. R. O. No. 406- 13, Case No. 4, 17- 2- 26. See also Case No. 29 current issue. 43.— Cumberland and Westmorland, Working- ton ( Co.).— John Brigden, Case No. 6, 19- 2- 26. > 44.— Derbyshire, Ilkeston ( Co.).— Jack Quinton, C. R. O. No. 6390- 23, Case No. 94, 17- 2- 26, and remanded till 28th inst. 51 .— Lancashire, Fleetwood ( Co.).— Ernest Hewitt, C. R. O. No. 2150- 22, Case No. 18, 1- 1- 26, and sentenced at Birmingham ( City) Pol. Ct., 20- 2- 26, to 1 mo. impt. for begging. 52.— Lancashire, Leigh ( Co.).— John Gorman Corbett, C. R. O. No. 15935- 14, Case No. 87, 19- 2- 26, and remanded till 27th inst. 53.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Norah West, Case No. 73, 8- 2- 26. 54.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Thomas Regan, Case No. 73, 23- 3- 25, and identical with Henry Walton, C. R. O. No. 3587- 23, and sentenced to 2 mos. impt. 55.— Lincolnshire, Lincoln ( City).— Bert Gates, C. R. O. No. 5514- 18, Case No. 11, 19- 2- 26. 56.— Perthshire, Perth ( Co.).— Robert Tulley, C. R. O. No. 22084- 22, Case No. 96, 8- 2- 26. 57.— Staffordshire, Bilston ( Co.).— Samuel Hall, Case No. 67, 15- 2- 26, and property recovered. 58.— Staffordshire, Bilston ( Co.).— Willir m Bernard Adams, Case No. 73, 22- 2- 26. 45.— Derbyshire, Ilkeston ( Co.).— Henry Wilshire, Case No. 2, 27- 5- 19, and on 18- 2- 26, bound over in £ 10 and one surety in £ 10 for . two years and pay costs 6s. 6d. 59- Staffordshire, Burton- on- Trent ( Co.).— William Spencer, Case No. 18, 12- 2- 26, and on 22- 2- 26, fined 40s. and 34s. 6d. costs. 46.— Dorset, Poole ( Co.).— Stanley Joseph Scott, C. R. O. No. 3469- 24, Case No. 7, 5- 2- 26. 47.— Essex, Romford ( Co.).— Bertram Triance, Case No. 3, 22- 5- 25, and identical with Reginald Day, C. R. O. No. 12132- 14 See also Case . No. 32 current issue. \ ' J 48.— Hampshire, Winchester ( Co.).— James Alexander Douglas Grant, Case No. 62, 15- 2- 26. 49.— Kent, Chatham ( Co.).— Frederick Bray- brook, C. R. O. No. 502- 14, Cases Nos, 11; 25- 11- 25, and 6 ( Sandwich), 27- 11- 25. See also Case No. 16 current issue. 50.— Lancashire, Burnley ( Boro.).— John Kelly, C. R. O. No. 18644- 23, Case No. 6, 30- 12- 25, and remanded till 24th inst. 60.— Warwickshire, Leamington ( Boro.).— Hathaway James Sadler, C. R. O. No. 6374- 20, Case No. 13, 19- 2- 26, and motor car recovered. 61— Worcestershire, Worcester ( City).— George Richard Thompson, C. R. O. No. 258- 19, Case No. 91, 28- 12- 25. See also Case No. 24 current issue. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 62.— Z Division.— 19th inst., by housebreaking ( breaking kitchen window).— Four lady's dress rings ( 1 platinum, set single white diamond, about 4£ cts., in claw setting ; 1 platinum, set 3 large diamonds, in claw setting ; 1 18ct., set small square cut emerald, surrounded small white Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. diamonds ; 1 gold, broken, old fashioned, set 2 diamonds with 1 empty space between) ; lady's gold brooch, shape of fox, set small diamonds ; lady's platinum keyless watch, round, silver face, set small diamonds round face, on black silk moire band ; pair gent's solitaire gold links, hand made, blue enamel and gold ; cuff link, oblong, platinum back, pearl front, set small diamond in centre, hook fastening ; gold dress stud, set round pearl. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE 63— Macclesfield ( Co.).— 20th inst., from a bungalow ( insecure window), at Rainow.— Lady's small silver keyless watch, enamel and gilt round numerals, very faint.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1891, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. pale, h. black ( curly), unshaven ; dress, dk. grey suit and cap, white muffler, boots. Inf. to Supt. Hindley, Macclesfield. DURHAM. 64.— Stockton- on- Tees ( Co.).— 19th or 20th inst., by shopbreaking ( scaling fence, boring boards at back of cabin and making aperture 12in. x 13in.) — 9 boxes of Wild Woodbine cigarettes ; tin of 50 Gold Flake do. ; 3 boxes of 50 do. ; 25 packets of 10 do. ; 4 packets of 20 do. ; 3 boxes of 50 Capstan do. ; 20 packets of 10 do. ; 5 packets of 20 do. ; 3 packets of 20 Three Castles do. ; 4 packets of 10 do. ; 8 packets of 10 Star do. ; 1 packet of 20 Drumhead do. ; 40 packets of 20 Robin do. ; 80 packets of 10 do. ; 30 packets of 10 Park Drive do. Inf. to Supt. Hammond, Stockton- on- Tees. ESSEX. 65.— Brentwood ( Co.).— 20th inst., by house- breaking, at Hutton.— Pair khaki Bedford cord riding breeches ; blue lounge suit ; gent's brown do. ; gent's grey pinhead do. ; gent's frock coat dress suit ; eiderdown, black border with mauve centre ; lady's fawn rep coat- frock, flat pleated sides, trimmed blue ; blue and fuchsia and brocade evening frock ; pair gent's grey striped morning trousers ; blue brocade afternoon dress ; brown and gold brocade bag, bone top, fastener and chain, containing topaz and silver necklet ; pair pearl drop earrings ; gent's silver medal, enamelled centre, Great Eastern Railway Athletic Associa- tion thereon ; gold tie- pin, diamond in centre ; pair oval plain gold cuff- links ; gent's silver watch, Swiss make, black hands, white dial, Arabic figures, keyless ; 8- day striking clock, about 9in. high, It. oak case, about 18in. long by about Sin. deep, dial 9in. in diameter, black hands, Arabic figures, 4 round brass knobs for feet, silver coloured dial ; gent's Air Force blue lounge suit ; lady's gold necklet and pendant, heart shaped, in filigree with amethyst in centre ; gold safety- pin pattern tie- pin ; silver medal, Leyton Schools Cricket Association thereon ; silver do., Leyton Schools Football Association thereon, has figure of man kicking football on front. Tnf. to Supt. Wood, Brentwood. ( LAMORGANSHIRE. 66.— Neath ( Boro.).— 16th or 17th inst., from ship builder's yard.— Smoothing plane, J. Richards thereon ; brace ; 4 bits, sizes £ in., fin., 5/ 8in. and fin. ; square, J. Richards thereon ; bradawl; steel chisel ; steel saw set; wooden mallet ; 2 wood chisels, sizes fin. and lin. ; carpenter's brown canvas bag. Inf. to the C. C., Neath. HAMPSHIRE. 67.— Alton ( Co.).— 15th inst,, from officers, quarters of barracks, at Bordon.— Silver plaid brooch ; single opal tie- pin, set gold ; set of 6 studs, silver, with cross in centre of each ; gold seal holder, set in pink stone ; fountain- pen, with two gold bands, D. B. thereon, Makers Durie & Brown, Edinburgh ; silver cigarette- case, snap broken ; large silver do. ; cameo stone, lady's head ; silver half- hunter watch, blue figures. Swiss make ; silver wrist do., T. W. C. Barlas... 1917, on back. Inf. to Supt. Abel, Alton. 68.— Fareham ( Co.).— 21st inst,, by house- breaking ( bodily pressure), at Lee- on- Solent.— Lady's gold ring, set 3 diamonds ( 1 large and 2 small); half- hoop turquoise do., set5stones( l stone a different shade) ; old mourning do., believed Susan and a date on outside ( over 100 yrs. old) ; pair of old- fashioned gold earrings ; pair of black and silver do., gold wires ; gold horseshoe brooch and earrings to match ; bar do., spider and fly 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. thereon, red eyes and pearls ; small bar do., set garnets and earrings to match ; lady's gold watch, John Myers & Co. on dial, chased back, miniature of a boy pasted inside back ; gent's English lever do., silver, single case ; gold curb bangle, padlock attached ( F. W. engraved thereon) ; gold gate do. ; old- fashioned bracelet, coloured miniature of a lady on same ; silver cigarette- case, heavily embossed, may have R. C. W. thereon ; a hammered silver do., C. W. thereon, and March 12th, and year, heavily embossed. Inf. to Supt. Jacobs, Fareham. 69.— Portsmouth ( Boro.).— 19th inst., by house- breaking ( climbing back wall, through insecure conservatory door and forcing dining room doors).— Lady's gold bar brooch, set 3 moonstones in shape of shamrock ; ladj^' s pearl necklace, tight fitting ; lady's very old fashioned gold Albert, tassel attached, rather short ; lady's gold brooch, shape of Winchester cross ;, lady's gold snake do. ; pair earrings, set brilliants ; lady's bangle, made from the wheels of a very old verge watch, mostly filigree work, long tooth and a piece of touchwood edged writh gold attached ; cigarette case, Chinese design ; 2 gent's black leather wallets : brown morocco do. ; number of French and Italian notes and coins ; several brilliant brooches; postal order for 5s. — Suspicion is attached to Two Men, b. 1901 to 1906,5ft. 7 or 8in., both wearing Trilby hats. Inf. to the C. C., Portsmouth. HERTFORDSHIRE. 70.— St. Albans ( City).— 13th inst,, by house- breaking ( breaking small glass panel front door and releasing catch).— Lt. string artificial pearls, small, dented ; round slave rolled gold bangle ; moire band, with A. in gilt. Inf. to the C. C., St, Albans. 71.— St. Albans ( City).— 14th inst., by house- breaking ( breaking kitchen window and removing glass).— 13 £ 1 Treasury notes ( some stamped Finn & Sons, Canterbury, on back) ; 4 10s. Treasury notes, about 5s. silver ; and gold Albert. Inf. to the C. C., St. Albans. 72.— Watford ( Co.).— 16th or 17th inst., from workshop ( breaking shed lock), near house in course of erection.—\\ cwt. of ^ in. lead piping ; | cwt. of fin. do. ; cwt. of lead clippings ; 281bs. of solder and 6 sacks. Inf. to Supt. Maskell, Watford. KENT. 73.— Dartford ( Co.).— 18th or 19th inst., by officebreaking.— Oliver typewriter, No. 565188 ; old brown jacket. Inf. to Supt. Fowle, Dartford. 74.— Seabrook ( Co.).— 19th inst., by house- breaking, at Stelling.— 18ct. ring, set 3 diamonds in platinum, claw setting ; 18ct. do., set 2 diamonds ; rope of cornelian beads, Hyds long, brown tassel at end ; gold bar brooch, set pearls ; gilt and enamel cigarette- case ; two Victory medals ; twTo General Service do. Inf. to Supt. Golding, Seabrook. LANCASHIRE. 75.— Bury ( Co.).— 18th inst., from pawnbroker's shop ( believed walk in).— Lady's 15ct. 5- stone garnet dress ring, engraved shank. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 76.— Fleetwood ( Co.).— Between 25- 12- 25 and 1st ult., from dwelling, at St. Annes.— Gent's silver hunter wristlet watch, lin. diameter, luminous dial and fingers, small dent in back of case, leather strap ; plain silver cream boat, about Sin. x 3in., 4 curved legs and handle. Inf. to Supt. Crapper, Fleetwood. 77.— Prescot ( Co.).— Case No. 58, 15- 1- 26, can- celled. Thieves arrested. Property not re- covered. 78.— Prescot ( Co.).— Case No. 63, 2- 7- 24, can- celled. Thief arrested and part property re- covered. 79.— Reedley ( Co.;.— 19th or 20th inst., by shop- breaking ( insecure scullery window), at Nelson.— Gent's slate grey velour overcoat, double- breasted, half lined shot silk, close fitting, three bone Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. buttons down front each side, two button holes, three buttons on sleeves, vent at back, two ordinary pockets outside, three pockets inside, 40in. chest, to fit man about 5ft. lOin. ; gent's Raglan do., dk. purple velour, loose fitting, quarter lined shot silk, seam and vent at back, Superona label on lining, three bone buttons down front, buttoned through, two vertical pockets outside, three pockets inside, gauntlet cuffs, 36in. chest, to fit man about 5ft. 8in. ; gent's Raglan do., fawn covert, quarter lined fawn Italian lining, loose fitting, Aquatite label inside coat, gauntlet cuffs, seam and vent at back, three bone buttons, fly front, two vertical pockets outside, slip through ticket pocket inside, 38in. chest, to fit man about 5ft. lOin. ; gent's Raglan do., dk. grey covert, full lined black Italian lining, Aquatite label on lining inside coat, loose fitting, seam and vent at back, gauntlet cuffs, three bone buttons down front, fly front, two vertical pockets outside, slip through ticket pocket inside, 34in. chest, to fit man about 5ft. 6in. Left behind : gent's It. fawn covert rain- coat, raised seams, fly front, five bone buttons down front, check lined, cuffs on sleeves, two ordinary pockets outside, three pockets inside, in poor condition. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. LEICESTERSHIRE. 80.— Loughborough ( Co.).— 25th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing spring catch front door with fin. instrument and using bodily pressure).— Lady's gold wristlet watch, expanding, No. 244767, in black leather case with violet coloured lining ; lady's gold diamond engagement ring, claw setting, initials J. H. and J. M., 3- 8- 12, engraved inside ; lady's gold dress do., set onyx in centre, 2 small stones each side ; lady's gold cameo do. ; gold curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached, small brown or tortoiseshell coloured charm also attached with ring ; do., gate pattern, safety chain attached ; plain gold bangle, fastens with spring catch ; 2 small do. ( 1 gold, 1 silver) ; gent's gold seal with red stone ; gent's gold badge brooch, initials J. H. thereon. Inf. to Supt. Smith, Lougborough. OXFORDSHIRE. 81.— Bicester ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 31, 22- 2- 26. Amended inf.— Should read lady's brown mink fur coat, and not as previously shown. Inf. to Supt. Fairbrother, Bicester. YORKSHIRE. 82.— York ( City).— 17th inst., from cloak room. — Gent's double- breasted overcoat, blanket cloth, dk. green, nearly new, part lined, green and red shot silk lining, seams lined, old sheepskin lined gloves in pocket. Inf. to the C. C., York. 83.— York ( City).— 17th inst., from office ( duplicate key), £ 2 16s. 3d.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1901, 5ft. 5 or 6in., wore glasses ; dress, mackintosh and cap. Inf. to the C. C., York. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 84.— Hull ( City).— 12th inst., from overcoat pocket, in restaurant.— Cheque book on Barclays Bank, Hull, containing blank cheques, Nos. 30/ L. 07929 to 07950.— Suspicion is attached to Three men, all b. 1876 to 1886, medium height, stiff build. Also suspected of having stolen at the same place.— Gent's blue overcoat, and pair gloves. Cheques from above book have since been uttered at Leicester ( 2), Coventry, Grantham, Burton- on- Trent, Melton Mowbray and Mansfield. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. YORKSHIRE ( NORTH RIDING). 85.— Middlesbrough ( Boro.).— 21st inst., by housebreaking ( climbing yard wall and through insecure window).— Lady's gold expanding bracelet watch, No. 802430, keyless, white dial, black Roman numerals, figure 12 in red, Rollox Lever stamped on works, No. 2988 P. F. scratched inside case, out of repair ; gold bar brooch, about 3in. long, oblong, large topaz in centre ; gold do., about 2in. long, shaped like calf's foot, set small heart shaped ruby in centre ; do., 3 bars, about l| in. long, spray of flowers in centre with pearls and purple stones set therein ; silver and heliotrope enamel do., oblong ; gold neckchain, very fine links with 2 or 3 knots therein, aquamarine pendant attached ; silver do., very fine links, heliotrope enamel pendant attached, set small pearls ; 18ct. slave bangle, chased diamond shapes ; gold do., £ in. wide, shape of strap and buckle, with hinge in centre, one half chased, other plain ; 9ct. bracelet, curb pattern, chased alternate links, safety chain ( broken) and padlock attached ; lady's 18ct. signet ring, heavy pattern, G. R. in monogram outside, and 1920 inside, engraved thereon ; and £ 2 6s. Inf. to the C. C., Middlesbrough. 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. MOTOR OARS AND MOTOR CYCLES 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. 86.— F Division.— 20th inst., " Chrysler." 1925 model. PD- 2706. Maker's serial and chassis Nos. 16376. Engine No. 40431. 22 H. P. Bevel drive. Saloon body. Colour peacock blue. Upholstery dk. grey plush. Standard make and equipment. Quarterly Excise licence, issued January, 1926, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 87.— N Division.— 23rd inst., " Ford." 1925 model. XW- 8344. Chassis and engine Nos. 10626548. 22.4 H. P. Sedan body. Colour black. Upholstery grey Bedford cord. Portable wooden platform at back of body. Excise licence, expiring 24- 3- 26, attached. 88.— S Division.— 21st inst., " Morris Cowley." 1926 model. YM- 219. Chassis No. 121371. Engine No. 129937. 11.9 H. P. Worm drive. Two seater with dickey. Colour navy blue. Upholstery blue Rexine. Electric lighting. Dunlop Balloon tyres. Metal strips on dickey seat painted black. Annual Excise licence, dated 12- 1- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 89.— S Division.— Adverting to Case No. 34, 22- 2- 26. Additional inf.— 1924 model. 11.9 H. P. Bevel drive. Open touring body. Upholstery grey leatherette. Annual Excise licence, dated 6- 1- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. 90.— W Division.— 20th or 21st inst., " Clyno." 1924 model. XR- 7260. Chassis No. 1490 Engine No. 1490. 11.4 H. P. Occasional four seater. Colour dk. blue. Upholstery dk. blue leather. Aluminium bonnet. Annual Excise licence, issued 9- 1- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. LANCASHIRE. 91.— Liverpool ( City).— 22nd inst., " Morris Oxford." 1925 model. KC- 8904. Chassis No. 88255. Engine No. 100804. Coupe body. Colour blue. Upholstery grey Bedford cord. Near side head lamp wire connection broken and hanging on front axle. Annual Excise licence issued 11- 1- 26, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 92.— D Division.—" Morris Cowley," Cases Nos. 81, 5- 2- 26, and 46, 8- 2- 26. KENT. 93.— Grays ( Co.).—" Ford," Case No. 73, 19- 2- 26. LANCASHIRE. 94.— Lancaster ( Boro.).—" Morris Oxford," Case No. 37, 22- 2- 26. WARWICKSHIRE. 95.— Leamington ( Boro.).—" Austin," Case No. 68, 17- 2- 26. MOTOR CYCLES. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 96.— X Division.—" B. S. A.", Case No. 103, 25- 11- 25. WILTSHIRE. 97.— Swindon ( CoA— " Triumph," Case No. 77, 10- 2- 26. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PERSONS OR BODIES FOUND. SUSSEX ( EAST). 98.— East Grinstead ( Co.).— 16th inst., in a wood. — Body of A Man, much decomposed, with bullet wound through head, b. 1861 to 1866, length 5ft. 8 or 9in., slight build, h. grey ( bald on top), false teeth top, fastened with gold band around own teeth ; dress, dk. brown overcoat, black jacket ( as worn by waiters), black waistcoat, grey trousers, navy blue socks, 2 pairs of merino pants, merino undervest, Oxford shirt ( black stripe), white stiff collar ( Austin Reed thereon), black tie with small white spots, fawn Trilby hat, boots, dk. kid gloves, English make, The Effssaell Brand. In pockets, 17 revolver cartridges, small purse containing 2 farthings, pocket knife, steel rimmed pince- nez, and 4s. 7| d. By side of body a silver plated .32 calibre revolver. Probably been dead about two mos. or more. Inf. to Supt. Edgeler, East Grinstead. ANIMALS ETC., STOLEN. LANCASHIRE. 99.— Old Trafford ( Co.).— 16th inst,, from a pigeon cote ( breaking padlock), at Eccles.— Grizzle cock pigeon, ring No. N. U. O. P. 22 P. P. G. 388 ; blue pied hen pigeon, ring N. U. O. P. 22 P. P. G. 341 ; dk. chequer hen pigeon, ring No. N. U. A. P. 22 P. G. 233 ; blue chequer cock pigeon, ring No. N. U. R. P. 22 M. C. 14624 ; red chequer cock pigeon, ring, No. N. U. R. P. 22 E. E. 9791 ( all aged 4 years). Inf. to Supt, Yates, Old Trafford. MISCELLANEOUS. KENT. 100.— West Mailing ( Co.).— About 8.15 p. m., 21st inst., a small open touring car, believed a Trojan, was travelling in the direction of London, and when near West Mailing knocked down a woman who is suffering from severe scalp wounds and concussion. The car did not pull up, and the nearside lamp was broken off near the bracket, a spot of blood still remaining on the bulb. It is requested that enquiries be made at garages for a car answering to the above, as it is thought that further marks still remain on the car. Inf. to Supt. Fuller, West Mailing. RE- CONVICTIONS. 101.— Frank Charles Lempriere, C. R. O. No. 18984- 21, was, at Stratford P. Sess. ( L.), 13- 2- 26, discharged and handed over to Plymouth Police and sentenced at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 19- 2- 26, to 6 mos. impt. for fraud. Three other cases including one at Exeter, were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 23, 12- 2- 26. 102.— Melvin John Morris, C. R. O. No. 5694- 21, was sentenced at Bristol Ass., 15- 2- 26, to 14, 14 and 14 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny, forging and uttering security and obtaining £ 2 by forged document, See Case No. 23, 9- 12- 25. 103.— Anthony Kirkley, C. R. O. No. 12895- 20, was sentenced at Gateshead ( Co.) P. Sess., 18- 2- 26, to 6 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.) for larceny ( 2 cases). A case of clubhousebreaking from Carlisle was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 24, 17- 2- 26. 104.— John Edward Hudson, C. R. O. No. 6375- 22, was sentenced at Derby Ass., 17- 2- 26, to 12 mos. impt. Two cases of larceny from lodgings at Darlington and a case of larceny at Sheffield were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 31, 12- 2- 26. 105.— Frederick Stewart, C. R. O. No. 16660- 24, was sentenced at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L.), 12- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for larcenv. See Case No. 25, 19- 2- 26. 106.— Leslie Joseph Jackson, C. R. O. No. 16025- 22, was sentenced at Mansion House Pol. Ct. ( L.), 17- 2- 26, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny. See Case No. 23, 19- 2- 26. 107.— Ivy West, C. R. O. No. 4565- 16, was sen- tenced at Ilkeston ( Co.) P. Sess., 18- 2- 26, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 22, 19- 2- 26. 108.— Louisa Brammer, C. R. O. No. 9351- 17, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 15- 2- 26, to 3 yrs. pen. for forging and uttering ( 3 cases). Thirty - two other cases were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 32, 10- 2- 26. 109.— Harold Luff, C. R. O. No. S/ 60529, was sentenced at Kent Ass., 19- 2- 26, to 4 mos. impt. See Case No. 27, 10- 2- 26. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 110.— Bernard Gauntlett, C. R. O. No. 11205- 23, was at Hythe ( Boro.) Q. Sess. 20- 2- 26, B. O. in £ 5 for 2 years. See Case No. 18, 29- 1- 26. 111.— Edward Leatherland, C. R. O. No. 14177- 18, Case No. 84, 8- 1- 26. Sentence reduced by Court of Criminal Appeal, 15- 2- 26, to 12 mos. impt. 112.— Arthur William Burgess, C. R. O. No. 1773- 08, was at Kent Ass., 19- 2- 26, ordered to be detained during His Majesty's pleasure. See Case No. 16, 6- 1- 26 113— Bert Osborne, C. R. O. No. 1893- 10. was sentenced at Salop Ass., 19- 2- 26, to 1, 1 and 1 year impt., and 5 yrs. pen. ( conc.), for fraud ( 3 cases) and larceny and fraud. See Case No. 20, 23- 12- 25. 114.— Thomas Egan, C. R. O. No. 1335- 12, was sentenced at Kent Ass., 19- 2- 26, to 7 yrs. pen. for housebreaking, burglary and larceny. See Case No. 14, 25- 1- 26. 115.— Sidney Charles Debenham Twite, C. R. O. No. 1530- 21, was sentenced at Nantwich ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 10- 2- 26, to 4 mos. impt. Another case of larceny was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 25, 5- 2- 26.. 116.— James Arthur Martin, C. R. O. No. 2131- 14, was sentenced at Old St. Pol. Ct. ( L.), 19- 2- 26, to 3, 3 and 6 mos. impt. ( cons.), for embezzlement, fraud and larceny. Six other cases of embezzlement, larceny and fraud in M. P. D. were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 26, 17- 2- 26. 117.— John Edwards, C. R. O. No. 3094- 02, was sentenced at Kent Ass., 19- 2- 26, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 31, 5- 2- 26. LATER INFORMATION. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. LANCASHIRE. 118.— Reedley ( Co ).— For stealing ( bailee), pair of hames and pair of traces ( recovered), at Colne, 28- 12- 25.— Arthur Stout, b. 1891 to 1896, medium build, c. fresh, h. It. brown. A hawker ; native of Colne. Borrowed above property, and sold same. Inf. to Supt. Cleal, Reedley. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 119.— Remanded at Hull ( City) Pol. Ct. till 25th inst., charged as Mary Ann Seymour with stealing boots.— Mary Jane Holland, alias May Garrity, C. R. O. No. 536- 98, b. 1879, 5ft. 1, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, scar forehead and 1 of nose, tombstone, ASAB, JHBB rt., ORMJSCM my love, 1. forearm. A charwoman ; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of receiving, burglary, larceny and minor offences at LEEDS, MIDDLESBROUGH ( Mary Jane Stone), MANCHESTER ( Mary Elizabeth Holland) and LIVERPOOL ( Mary Ann Price). APPREHENSIONS. 120.— Devonshire, Exeter ( City).— A. R. Luxton, Cases Nos. 1, 22- 2- 26 and 67, ( Okehampton) 22- 2- 26. 121 .— Wiltshire, Trowbridge ( Co.).— Harold Claude Garrett Cosh, C. R. O. No. 9784- 21, Case No. 75, 22- 2- 26. See also Case No. 33 current issue. 122— Yorkshire, Leeds ( City).— Mary Jane Holland C. R. O. No. 536- 18, Case No. 70, 9- 11- 25. See also Case No. 119 current issue. 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 24, 1926. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PRESS— 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. BERKSHIRE. 123.— Newbury ( Co.).— For obtaining goods by false pretences.— Reginald Dixon, aliases Reginald Taylor and Reginald Emmett, C. R. O. No. 14299- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 8| in., medium build, c. fresh, h. and e. brown, clean shaven, scar 1. of neck; dress, navy blue suit, bowler hat, stiff collar, boots, or may be wearing dk. brown suit ( tight waisted). An engineer ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, housebreaking, obtaining credit by fraud and attempted fraud at STAMFORD ( Reginald Dixon), GUILDFORD, EDINBURGH ( Reginald Marcus Emmett), BANGOR ( John Hardy) and on D. Called on firm of clothiers, 1st inst., produced business card with Holt, Belcher and Ladd, 6, Godliman Street, St. Paul's Churchyardf E. C., thereon, said he was senior partner thereo, and purchased suit. Tendered cheque No. E over 3- 96154, on Coutts Bank, Strand, signed J. Holt, which was returned marked No account as signed. Since found that the cheque had, with others, been stolen or obtained from a client of the bank. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Simmons, Newbury. CITY OF LONDON. 124.— For falsification of accounts during September, 1925.— Ernest Walter Bradfield, C. R. O. No. 6642- 15, b. 1883, 5ft. 8| in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. grey ( cast 1.), speaks quickly, walks with short quick steps ; dress, dk. grey suit, It. grey overcoat, bowler hat, collar, tie, boots ; smart appearance. A clerk : native of Fakenham. Pre. con. of embezzlement at Norwich. Obtained money, falsified books and absconded. May seek employment as a commercial traveller. Portrait will appear next issue. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, 26, Old Jewry, E. C. ESSEX. 125.— Colchester ( Boro.).— For stealing a silver dress watch, silver coloured face, minute hand missing, chased back with plain centre, Roman figures ; 6 white linen bordered handkerchiefs ; pair black woollen gloves ; and £ 1 10s.— Frederick Marriot, b. 1898, 5ft. 6in., slim build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, clean shaven ; dress, It. grey sports coat, khaki trousers, soft collar, tie, or It. fawn raincoat, tweed cap, pink neckerchief. Lodged with loser about 0 weeks until 17th inst., was left alone in the house and absconded with the property. May be found singing in the streets or at public houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Colchester. LANCASHIRE; 126.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— For indecently assault- ing a female, 8 yrs,, at Denton, 19th inst.— A Man, b. 1876 to 1881, 5ft. 5 or 6in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, moustache sandy ; dress, blue trousers, two jackets, grey on top of blue, black and white check muffler, grey cap, heavy boots. Was employed on a farm and committed the offence. May seek similar employment. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 127.— Mansfield ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 6 by false pretences ( worthless cheque).— A Man, who gave name of Joseph Holt, b. 1886, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. sallow, h. believed dk., small nose, clean shaven : dress, navy blue coat with velvet collar, dk. trousers, bowler hat, fawn spats, boots. In possession of fawn overcoat and a blue overcoat. Carried a small Gladstone bag. Called at shop, ordered a tea service to be sent to an address ( false), and presented cheque, No. 30/ L 07940. for £ 10 10s., on Barclay's Bank, Ltd., Hull, dated 14th Feb., 1926, made payable to Joseph Holt and signed W. G. Watson, and received £ 6 change. The cheque is from a book stolen at Hull, 12th January last. Cheques from this book have been presented at Leicester, Coventry, Grantham, Melton Mowbray and Burton- on- Trent. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Neate, Mansfield. SOMERSETSHIRE. 128.— Taunton ( Co.).— For stealing fur rug and gent's overcoat ( both recovered).— George Henry Lowther Stewart, C. R. O. No. 3812- 18, b. 1893. 5ft. 8£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel, plausible, nose been broken, scar 1. temple, swallow, letlcr, 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, February 24, 1926. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued heart, dagger back rt., bugle, XIII, 1. hand, True rt., love 1. fingers, cross, anchor, crossed hands, flags, flowers, Alice 1. forearm ; dress, navy blue or dk. grey suit, Trilby hat, white scarf, believed no collar or tie. A hairdresser ; native of Cilfynydd. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, cycle- stealing, larceny, forgery, fraud and minor offences at NEWPORT, HEREFORD ( George Henry Lowther Stewart), WELLINGTON, RUGBY, PONTYPRIDD, CARDIFF ( Fred Hines) and TAUNTON ( Frederick James Hines).— A Man, b. 1876 to 1881, about 6ft., proportionate build, small moustache, wears rimless pince- nez, American accent ; dress, fawn overcoat, red scarf, bowler hat, brown shoes. These men are also suspected of stealing gent's overcoat, dk. grey blanket cloth, with half belt at back, and which they may still have in their possession. P Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Chapman, Taunton. SURREY. 129.— Dorking ( Co.).— For obtaining drapery goods ( mourning) by false pretences, and also £ 4 from her employer.— Constance Levy, b. about 1876, 5ft. 9in., slim build, h. dk., e. It. brown ( conspicuous), very thin face. A laundress. Gained confidence of shopkeepers, employer and landlady and on 12th inst. obtained mourning value £ 8 on pretence that her mother had died at Southampton, and would pay when she had drawn insurance money. Obtained £ 4 from her employer by saying her sister was dead and wanted the money for her fare to Southampton for the funeral. Stated she had some furniture at a local dealer's and he was selling it for her ( false). May obtain work at laundry. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Tampling, Dorking