THE POLICE GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1927. No. Ill, VOL. XIV. 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. DEVONSHIRE. 1.— Crownhill ( Co.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences, at Brixton, between 14th and 19th ult.— A Man. who gave name of Kenneth A. Watson, b. about IS92, oft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, limps 1. leg ; dress, double- breasted brown coat ( torn under rt. sleeve), grey trousers, soft collar, tie, black and white striped shirt, grey Trilby hat, carried dk. overcoat. Stated he was a Wesleyan, and is in possession of a membership card of " East Ham Mission Central Hall Brotherhood." Called at loser's house and asked for board and lodgings representing himself to be an inspector employed by the Post Office ( false). He was taken in and supplied with food and lodgings. On 19th ult., he left saying he was going to the office at Plymouth and would return later and pay his bill. He failed to do so and has not been seen since. Soon after his departure a gent's silver watch was discovered missing from a bedroom which Watson had occupied, and he is strongly suspected of stealing same. Description of watch : gent's silver keyless, Benson's Swiss Lever, dent on back, Examined for J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill. London, printed on the inside. ' During the time Watson stayed at Brixton he became very intimate with the Wesleyan Minister, and associated himself with the Sunday School. He also selected the hymns which were used at the chapel services. At times when on the highway in vicinity of his lodgings he would appear to make notes of alterations to be made to the telegraph wires, etc. Appears identical with Harry Rhodes. C. R. O. No. 1281- 24, Case No. 4, 9- 4- 27. Warrant- issued. Inf. to Supt. Joslin, Crownhill. LANCASHIRE. 2. Bury ( Co.).— Man, ( Vse No. 40, 9- 5- 27, is identical with James Cassidy, C. R. O. No. 910- 06, b. 1863, 5ft. 4in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. ( lost 1.) brown, grey moustache, blue mark 1. cheek and eyebrow, stoops. A spinner; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, sacrilege, fraud and minor offences at RAWTENSTALL. OLDHAM, DRONFIELD, HEYWOOD, BURY, SADDLEWORTH, BURN- LEY, BRADFORD, CHESTERFIELD, BING- LEY, ( James Greenwood), WAKEFIELD ( Thomas Redfern), NOTTINGHAM, ROCHDALE, BOLTON. HEYWOOD. BACUP, DUKIN- FIELD. MOSSLEY, LEEDS, CHORLEY, RADCLIFFE, ACORINGTON and NELSON ( James Cassidy). Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 3.- Liverpool ( City).— Case No. 5, 2- 2- 25, cancelled. Alexander Wilkinson not now wanted. SUSSEX ( EAST). 4— Eastbourne ( B'oro.).— Case No, 57, 14- 1- 27, cancelled. Percy Craig not now wanted for this offence. Warrant being withdrawn. THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, May 13, 1927. PERSONS IN CUSTODY WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 5.— Remanded at Tonbridge ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 17th inst., charged with burglary.- William Fos- gate. C. R. O. No. 15001- 28, b 1903, 5ft. Ojin.. c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A shoemaker ; native of London. Pre. eon. of larceny, burglary, office- breaking, possessing housebreaking implements and a minor offence at GLOUCESTER. FARING DON and on S. W and X. 6.— At Dublin, charged as James Burns McAllister with obtaining £ 246 by false pretences. - Duncan McDonald. C. R. O. No, 1794- 11. Case No. 29, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1851, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. grey, e. blue. A general merchant; native of Cavan. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud, attempted ' fraud and foigirv at BELFAST, TULLAMORE, I) OWN PATRICK, DUBLIN ( James McAllister), GLASGOW, MAN- CHESTER. LIVERPOOL. READING and HINCKLEY ( Duncan McDonald). 7.— Remanded at Mansfield ( Co.) P. Sess. till 18th inst., charged with fraud.- Wilfred Gabbitas, aliases Fred Clarke, Fred Milton and Frederick Milton, C. R. O. No. 4109- 23, b. 1900, 5ft. Ojin., c. swarthy, h. dk. brown, e. blue, cauliflower 1. ear, grafting on forehead. A labourer; native of Worksop. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing fraud and minor offences at WORKSOP, ROTHERHAM. RIPON ( Wilfred Gabbitas) and GUISBOROUGH ( Fred Clark). APPREHENSIONS. 8.— Durham, Darlington ( Co.).- Frederick Glentworth, case No. 31. 7- 5- 27. 9. Isle of Wight. Newport ( Co.). C. H. Fowler, Case: No.! 3, 9- 5- 27. at Portsmouth. 10. Lancashire, Manchester ( City). Michael Russell. Case I^ p. 1I. ' 18- 1- 26. at Sheffield. 11.— Lancashire. Manchester ( City).— Mary Tomman, Case No. 47, 11- 2- 27. 12.— Lancashire, Manchester ( City).— Frederick Griffiths, Case No. 53, 4- 5- 27. 13.— Nottinghamshire, Worksop ( Co.).— Wilfred Gabbitas, C. R. O. No. 4109- 23, Cases Nos. 44,29- 4- 27 ; 72 ( Rotherham), 3- 5- 27 ; 56 ( Sheffield) 4- 5- 27 ; 36 ( Lincoln), 7- 5- 27 ; 2 ( Derby), 11- 5- 27 ; and 53 ( Derby), 1 11- 5- 27. See also Case No. 7 current issu^.' " " 14. Staffordshire, Wolverhampton ( Bom.).— James William Nunnick, Case No. 35. 14- 1- 27. and sentenced 28- 3- 27, to 2 and 2 mos. impt. ( eons.), for larceny ( 2 cases). Now C. R. O. No. 6102- 27. PROPERTY STOLEN. CHESHIRE. 15 - Stockport ( Boro.).— 6th or 7th iust,, by housebreaking ( insecure lavatory window at back of premises).— Pair gent's black box calf boots, size about 7, W. Mason on tab, newly soled and heeled : gent's dk. brown mixture overcoat, Chesterfield pattern, four black buttons, black lining ( may have been repaired), usual pockets with flaps ; pair gent's black kid boots, patch under toe of sole, Bective brand : gent's Burberry coat, plaid lining, been cleaned. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 16 — Stockport ( Boro.). - 10th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing front door with jemmy about ljin. diameter).— Lady's diamond brooch, con- sisting of 3 bars, set in platinum, each about 2in. long, diamonds in centre of each bar; silver cigarette box, fined cedarwood, about 5in. by 4in., H. W. on centre of lid ; lady's rolled gold cigarette- case, 4in. x 2£ in., engine turned, rolled gold cord round edge ; gent's tie- pin, yellow- stone in centre, surrounded small pearls, very old fashioned ; masonic jewel, round, blue enamel in centre, Lodge of Peace, name Charles Cedric Revitt, inscribed on back ; 2 links of white pearls. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 17 — Stockport ( Boro.).— 4th or 5th inst., from houses in course of erection.— Nine yards 2> n- now lead piping, 81bs. to yard : 4ft. Jin. do., 71bs. to yard. Inf. to the C. C., Stockport. 18.— Wallasey ( Boro.).— 9th inst., by shopbreak- ing.— Gold Waltham hunter watch ( distinctive dent on front of case and gla? s cracked), with single gold chain and silver match- box attached, match- box contained 3. foreign coins. Inf. to the C. C., Wallasey. DERBYSHIRE. 19.— Renishaw ( Co.).— Adverting to case No. 36, 12- 5- 27. Additional inf. Also stolen :— Lady's necklet of pearls, Mikado, graduated, with gold clip fastener, in grey box, name of manufacturers Martin's, London, believed on inside of box ; black Kodak folding pocket camera, postcard size, with small strap attached for carrying. Inf. to Supt. Clarke, Renishaw. Friday, May 13, 1927. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 3 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. MONMOUTHSHIRE . 20.— Newport ( Boro.).— 7th inst., by house- breaking ( forcing window with instrument).— Pair gent's patent leather boots, kid tops, good condition, size 8 ; pair gent's glace kid do., patent toes, size 8, rather worn, been soled ; gold brooch, with yellow stone ; do., made out of earring ; Waterman fountain pen ; Swan do. ; short stubby pen, containing red ink, make unknown ; silver napkin ring ; blue nightdress, trimmed lace ; pale blue dressing jacket, edged blue ribbon ; cream tussore dress, with belt same materia) ; silk jumper, mixed brown ; check skirt, orange, brown and fawn ; white wool jumper, high neck ; hand knitted chenille do. ; hand knitted grey, red and black coat, red buttons with pearl centres, one pearl gone ; white skirt, ribbed ; white voile embroidered frock ; dk. blue dress, yellow flowers worked in wool ; pale grey do. ; brown attache- case, 2ft. 9in. by 18in., 2 brass locks, plain corners Inf. to the C. C., Newport. SHROPSHIRE. 21,- Oswestry ( Co.).— Between 30th ult. and 10th inst., by housebreaking ( forcing catch scullery window with instrument, believed screwdriver).— 2 pairs of boots, black, size 5i, brown 3 J ; pair black satin slippers, size 5i ; pair brown leather shoes, size 5i, Little & Cooper inside, trees in all ; dk. brown leather purse, ornamental front ; It. coloured do., gold coloured clasp ; lady's suede handbag, no compartments : gold brooch, long oval shape, round centre piece, sides chased ; silver card- case and chain, chased ; 2 very thin gold wedding rings ; lady's gold ring, with garnet in centre and 4 turquoise on top ; lady's silver watch, very old make, Roman numerals, plain white dial, key wind, centre of back of case inlaid blue : gent's gold Albert, broken, worn very thin: small round silver trinket box, pink enamel on top ; 5 nightdresses, Gough thereon ( ink) ; 3 pairs of combinations, F. Gough on tape stitched on ; fancy crepe Nilio dressing jacket, handkerchief in pocket: 2 hand knitted jumpers and slips ( 1 silk and wool mauve, the other grey mauve slips) : floral voile black and white frock; 2 pairs lady's grey woollen stockings; 2 do. fawn silk d J. ; Princess petticoat, fawn Shantung : yellow and black print sleeveless overall. 1- piece band at back ; 0 men's shirts, silk and cotton mixture, 2 pale blue helio. striped, marked J. Also missing, 2 soiled white linen bags, F. D. in red cotton, cross stitched.— Suspicion is attached to Two Men : 1st, b. 1902 to 1907, 5ft. 2 or 3in., slim build, h. dk., clean shaven ; dress, dk. suit, cap, boots and believed overcoat.— 2nd, b. 1907 to 1908, 5ft, 2 or 3in., slim build, clean shaven, ugly features ; dress, dirty grey suit ( worn), black boots. Inf. to Supt, Taylor, Oswestry. SOMERSETSHIRE. 22.— Bath ( City).— 7th inst., by shoplifting.— Baum marten fur necklet, shaded greyish brown, with 2 tails, 1 head and ( 5 feet, tab on lining marked Jolly & Sons, Bath.— Suspicion is attached to A Woman who gave name of Mrs. J. Carey, Rockfield Park. Monmouth ( false), b. 1892, 5ft. 4 to Gin., stout build, c. sallow, h. dk. ( bobbed) ; dress, close fitting brick brown straw hat, navy blue coat, with black fur collar and cuffs, pink jumper, black shoes ; carried handbag. Called at the showroom, where she was shown various articles, one of which she selected. She then enquired if the firm would accept a cheque, but did not produce one. Whilst the assistant left the showroom to enquire, this woman left the shop, and soon after the stolen property was missed. She has been co- habiting with Thomas Carey, at the Ferry Hotel. Symons Yat, Herefordshire. He is described as b. 1891, 5ft. 10 or 11 in., medium build, good teeth ; dress, grey suit and grey cap ( rather worn). They are believed to be in posses- sion of motor car, index No. XO- 3688, and are stated to have left Symonds Yat on 9th inst. for Cheltenham or Gloucester. Appears identical with Elsie Doreen Carter who is believed to be known to the Police at Bournemouth and Taunton. Inf. to the C. C., Bath. MOTOR CARS 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. . 23— E Division.— 12 th inst., " Rover." OP- 2045. Four seater, touring body. Colour blue. Upholstered grey grained leather. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Friday, May 13, 1927 MOTORS— continued. 24.— V Division.— 11th inst.. " Ford" van. YH- 597. One ton body. Colour grey, wings and radiator black. A. J. Webb. .52. Olney Street, Walworth, painted in white on offside. Van contained about 12 doz. plain sacks, 42 flour sacks, Joseph Bank stamped thereon, and 9 bags of bakehouse sweepings. WORCESTERSHIRE. 2."). Oldbury ( Co.).— 10th inst., " Austin," 1925 model. ND- 9353. 12 H. P. Chassis No. 3 T. T. 7611. Engine No. 10792. Bevel drive. Four seater. touring body. Colour grey, black wings. Upholstered dk. grey mottled leather. Aluminium index plates. Black cover on back seat. Excise licence attached, issued 30- 3- 27, expires 30- 6- 27. Loser holds Registration Book. Back of car con- tained cycle and motor accessories. MOTOR CYCLES. WARWICKSHIRE. 26.— Solihull ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 51, 26- 4- 27. Additional inf : The sidecar has been found abandoned. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CARS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 27. B Division.- " Morris Oxford," Case No. 48, 12- 5- 27. .^• J! K ' VJ WORCESTERSHIRE. 28, Redditch ( Co.). " Morris Cowley," Case No. 23, 5- 5- 37.^ RE CONVICTIONS. 29.— John George Nash, C. R. O. No. 5974- 22, was sentenced at C. L. S., 10- 5- 27, to 8 mos. impt, See Case No. 9, 8- 4- 27. 30.— William Henry Allenby, C. R. O. No. 3745- 19, was sentenced at Peterborough ( City) P. Sess., 11- 5- 27, to 6 mos. impt. Two other cases of larceny from Hull were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 11, 10- 5- 27. 31— Walter Lawrence, C. R. O. No. S/ 143918, was sentenced at Lindsey ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 11- 5- 27, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 12,10- 5- 27. 32.— Albert Edwin Burden, C. R. O. No. 17244- 20. was sentenced at Slough ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 11- 5- 27, to 21 davs impt.. for larcenv. See Caso No. 11, 3- 5- 27. 33.-- Joseph Miller, C. R. O. No. 11496- 20, was sentenced at Manchester Ass., 10- 5- 27, to 18 and 18 mos. impt. ( cone.), for possessing counterfeit coin, and making counterfeit coin. See Case No. 10,15- 3- 27. 34.— Harry Kirk, C. R. O. No. 3915- 27, was at Alton ( Co.) P. Sess., 10- 5- 27, bound over in £ 5 for 12 mos., and handed over to Regimental escort. See Case No. 5, 6- 5- 27. 35.— Evan Rowlands, C. R. O. No. 1.> 243- 18, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City). P. Sess., 9- 5- 27, to 3 mos. impt. A case of larceny at Tredegar was taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 11. 4- 5- 27. 36.- Charles Edward Goddard, C. R. O. No. 816- 04, was sentenced at Watford P. Sess., 10- 5- 27. to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 14, 10- 5- 27. 37. Thomas A. Little, C. R. O. No. 4977- 27, wan sentenced at Loughborough P. Sess., 9- 5- 27, to 2 inos. impt. A case of fraud and eight of attempted fraud at Draycott and Lawley, Derbyshire, were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 8, 5- 5- 27. 38. Lilian Jones, C. R. O. No. 17862- 22. was sentenced at Willenhall ( Co.) P. Sess., 9- 5- 27, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( conc.) for fraud ( 2 cases). See Case No. 4, 5- 5- 27. 39.- George Drew, C. R. O. No. 1064- 12, wa » sentenced at C. C. C., 5- 5- 27, to 3i yrs. pen. for receiving, forging and uttering stolen postal orders and conspiracy to defraud. See Case No. 14, 16- 3- 27. P r i n t e d a n d Published for H i s M a j e s t y ' s S t a t i o n e r y Office b y t h e Receiver for t h e Metropolitan Police District, New Scotland Yard, London. 8 . W . I.