THE POLICE 11 GAZETTE PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY. NEW SERIES. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1923. No. 78, VOL. X. All communications for insertion in the POLICE GAZETTE and Supplements A and B should be addressed to THB COMMISSIONER OF POLICE or THE METROPOLIS, NEW SCOTLAND YARD, S. W. 1. 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.— R Division.— For stealing ( bailfee) £ 350 ( Bank of England notes).- Edmund Albert Cavell, b. 1897, 5ft. 9in., slim build, h. brown, e. blue, sometimes has a moustache, inveterate smoker ; dress, It. grey lounge suit, bowler hat, white collar, grey and mauve tie, brown socks and boots. Became friendly with loser, who entrusted him with money to purchase War Bonds for her. This he failed to do and absconded. Warrant issued. Inf. to C. R. O. BERKSHIRE. 2.— Reading ( Boro.).— For obtaining 8 fowls and 3 cheeses by false pretences, at Shinfield, 23rd and 25th ult.— A. Covell, alias Arthur Miller, b. 1891, 5ft. 3Jin., medium build, h. dk. brown ( frizzy), e. grey, heavy dk. moustache, thick lips, dimple in chin, 4th rt. finger missing ; dress, navy blue suit, dk. cap. Obtained above property from dairyman by falsely representing that he was licensee of public house. An associate of low class dealers and gipsies. May be found frequenting market places and lodging at beer houses. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Reading. DENBIGHSHIRE. 3.— Colwyn Bay ( Co.).— George Truloue, Case No. 6, 25- 6- 23, is believed identical with George E. Trulove, C. R. O. No. 22592- 18, b. 1896, 5ft. 3fin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ( blind 1.). Native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of larceny and obtaining charitable contributions by fraud at COL- CHESTER ( George Truelove) and NEWPORT ( MON.) ( George E. Trulove). Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Jones, Colwyn Bay. DURHAM. 4.— Darlington ( Co.).— For stealing ( lodgings), 26th ult., lady's long gold guard ; gold bracelet, chased on top ; lady's gold dress ring, set row of 5 diamonds each side and sapphire in centre; gold pendant with chain attached and turquoise drop ; gold tie- pin with horse's head thereon ; gold cross, chased on top ; pair amber earrings, set with small diamonds ; split ring containing a number of keys ( one of which is a safe key); 2 £ 5 Bank of England notes; and £ 8 4s. 6d.- George Stanley Steel Dinsdale, alias George Henderson, C. R. O. No. 11324- 15, Cases Nos. 299, Supplement A ( Vol. VI.) and 86, 2- 7- 23, b. 1896, 5ft. OJin., proportionate build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue suit ( common serge), fawn trilby hat ( brim turned down), white collar, knitted coloured tie, black boots, wore ring 3rd 1. finger. A clerk or storekeeper; native of Darlington. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at STOCKTON, WHITCHURCH, CARLISLE, BLACKPOOL, DUMFRIES ( George Dinsdale), DARLINGTON ( George Stanley Steel Dinsdale) and RICHMOND ( N. R.) ( George Embleton or Bemberton). Obtained lodgings with loser stating he had ridden bicycle from Leeds ajidthat he was on 2 THE POLICE GAZETTE. - Wednesday, July 4, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. holiday. He left house later and it was then found that ( jafe had been unlocked and money stolen and also above described jewellery and keys. Was in possession of bicycle with carrier at back which he is believed to have obtained on loan in Sheffield, 23rd ult. Usually stays at boarding houses and temperance hotels. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Dryden, Darlington. ESSEX. 5. Clacton- on- Sea ( Co.),— Edward Wise, Case No. 4, 29- 6- 23, is identical with Edward Van Nierop, aliases Edward Van Nerop and Vannierop, C. R. O. No. 3270- 20, Case No. 72, 16- 5- 23, for portrait, b. 1892, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown, slight scar bridge of nose. A motor mechanic ; native of London. Pre. con. of obtaining and attempting to obtain motor tyre cover by false pretences on Y. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Phillibrown, Clacton- on- Sea. 6.— Colchester ( Boro.).— For stealing ( trick) £ 5, 27th ult.— William T Cooper, b. about 1891 to 1893, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. fresh, h. and moustache ( thick) fair ; dress, dk. grey suit ( much worn), greenish fawn trilby hat and khaki collar.— Man ( stated by former to be his brother), b. 1895 to 1898,5ft. llin., slim build, c. sallow, h. fair ( brushed well back), slight cast in one eye, thin face, high cheek bones ; dress, blue serge suit ( worn and shiny), cap, khaki shirt, It. fawn socks. Called on Commissioner of Boy Scouts and stated that they had come to this country in connection with the embarkation of Canadian cattle eight* weeks ago to be employed at various ports by an importer, but on their arrival had found that other men had been employed. They were thus left stranded and were in communication with the Agent- General for Ontario about their treatment and produced letter with printed crest purporting to be written and signed by the Agent- General in London to the effect that the Canadian Government had ceased to repatriate ex- service men but, that if they could get to Liverpool arrangements would be made for them to work their passage back as stewards ( false). Cooper also said they were ex- Canadian officers and that he was Scout Master at Port Arthur, St. John's, Ontario, and produced documents in proof which are probably false. Appear identical with William Thomas Cooper and Claude Valentine, Case No. 8, 27- 6- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Colchester. 7.— Grays ( Co.).— James E. Elliott, Case No. 108, 30- 5- 23, is identical with John Clayton, alias John Walton, C. R. O. No. 566- 97, Cases Nos. 364, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.) and 76, 25- 6- 23, b. 1874, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown ( turning grey), e. grey, mole rt. eyebrow and outer angle 1. eye, fleshy mole forehead. A traveller ; native of London. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny and cyclestealing at PORTS- MOUTH, WINCHESTER, BLACKBURN ( John Clayton), FOLKESTONE ( Charles James Newberry), CHEADLE ( Edward Benjamin Martin), WANTAGE ( William E. Edwards) and on A. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. GLOUCESTERSHIR E . 8.— Bristol ( City).— J. E. Barratt Case No. 98, 8- 6- 23, is identical with John Clayton, aliases James E. Elliott, Charles Newberry and John Walton, C. R. O. No. 566- 97, Cases Nos. 364, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.) and 7 current issue for description, etc. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Bristol. 9.— Gloucester ( Co.).— Tom Smith, Case No. 10, 2- 7- 23, is identical with Frederick Wilkinson, alias Jack Bird, C. R. O. No. 17459- 16, b. 1901, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of larceny at SMETHWICK, BIRMINGHAM ( Frederick Wilkinson) and WEST BROMWICH ( Frederick Eli Wilkinson). Warrant issued. Inf. to the D. C. C., Gloucester. HAMPSHIRE. 10.— Aldershot ( Co.).— George Harris, Case No. 6, 27- 6- 23, is identical with George Hollifield, aliases William Hallifield, George Saunders and Harry Harris, C. R. O. No. 2363- 00, 111. Cir. No. 92- 24, Case No. 26, 4 4- 23, b. 1883, 5ft. 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A gardener ; native of Birmingham. Pre. con. of larceny and burglary at BIRMINGHAM ( William Dalby), WORCES- TER ( William Edward Dalby) and on B. Inf. to Supt. Davis, Aldershot. KENT. 11.— Dover ( Boro.).— Man, Case No. 9, 27- 6- 23, is identical with Alfred Ernest Brown, aliases Wednesday, July 4, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. Redman, Marsh and Joe Love, C. R. O. No. 20355- 22, Case No. 56, 29- 6- 23, b. 1901, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. blue, scar rt. forehead and corner 1. eye. A labourer ; native of Deal, where he has • con. for fraud. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Dover. 12.— Dover ( Boro.).— William Thomas Cooper, • Case No. 8, 27- 6- 23, is identical with Edgar O'Neill, C. R. O. No. 15574- 20, b. 1899, 5ft. lOJin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey. A seaman; native of • Canada. Pre. con. of larceny at WARRINGTON ( Edgar O'Neill) and LIVERPOOL ( Edward Mills). Claude Valentine is identical with Thomas Robert Spriggs, C. R. O. No. 11609- 17, b, 1897, 5ft. llin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A fireman; native of South Africa. Pre. con. of fraud, larceny, larceny— person, cyclestealing and a minor offence at MARKET BOSWORTH, LEICESTER ( Thomas Robert Spriggs), WARRINGTON ( Kid Lewis), SHEFFIELD ( C. P. Valentine) and on E. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Dover. 13.— Folkestone ( Boro.).— Celestine Walk, Case No. 9, 30- 4- 23, is identical with Harold John Willowby, aliases Willoughby, Dorien Frederick • Charles Do Walk, Dorian Frederick Charles Walk, Frederick Charles Walk, Ambrose John Leamington, Gerald Donald Burlingham and Lieut. Dudley Dorien Burton, C. R. O. No. 6771- 16, Cases Nos. 270, Supplement A ( Vol. III.) and 98, 18- 5- 23, b. 1894, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. lt. brown, e. blue. An artist; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and obtaining credit by fraud at CAM- BRIDGE ( Harold John Willowby), OXFORD ( Gerald Ronald Albany) and on D and V. Has also cons, for various offences at Boulogne. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Folkestone. 14.— Sevenoaks ( Co.).— Sidney Dunn, Case No. 77, 2- 7- 23, is identical with Sidney Dunn, alias • John Wilson, C. R. O. No. 1044- 14, b. 1890, 5ft. 4Jin. • c. dk., h. dk. brown, e. brown, scar centre of fore- bead, anchor back 1. hand, ring 2nd, 3rd and 4th 1. fingers. A labourer; native of Tunbridge Wells. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at TONBRIDGE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS ( Sidney Dunn) and on R. Stole horse about midnight 26th- 27th ult., and harnessed it to a van and absconded. Accompanied by his wife and child. Later • exchanged maro for another horse and £ 1 15s. Inf. to Supt. Fowle., Sevenoaks. LANCASHIRE. 15.— Blackpool ( Boro.).— Joseph McGuinness, Case No. 12, 2- 7- 23, is identical with Joseph McGuinness. C. R. O. No. 19713- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. 3Jin c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A glazier ; native of Siddle. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, ware- housebreaking, receiving and a minor offence at HALIFAX. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Blackpool. 16 — Church ( Co.).— George Bowers, Case No. 77, 25- 6- 23, is identical with George Bower, aliases Fowler and Bowen, C. R. O. No. 21976- 21, b. 1871, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A packer ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny on C and E. Inf. to Supt. Sharman, Church. 17.— Wigan ( Co.).— Adverting to Case No. 9, 29- 6- 23. Two Men. Additional property.— Plain gold bracelet, about Jin. wide ; gent's navy blue suit, to fit man 5ft. 7 or 8in., black silk buttons on jacket and waistcoat; blue and white striped cotton shirt, with white piece in tail; green canvas suit- case, 27in. long, 2 fastenings, leather corners ; gent's woollen vest, short sleeves; pair gent's woollen pants, mended with grey material; dozen white and cream soft collars, 16J and 17in. ; pair green flannel pyjamas, coat new, pants mended ; pair gent's blue woollen socks ; black and white striped cotton shirt, maker's name E. H. Kemp, size 16Jin. ; white bolster case, probably marked Gardner; 2 plain white pillow cases ; white twill sheet, stained pale pink ; white linen sheet ( both will probably have laundry mark G. 67 in marking ink) ; pair lady's blue and white striped flannelette knickers ; 2 pairs lady's wool and cotton vests ( 1 patched); pair white cotton combinations, wide lace round neck and bottom of legs ; white cotton nightdress, embroidered yoke, probably marked Gardner in marking link; pair grey woollen stockings ; 2 table centres, white, one embroidered in heliotrope flowers ; pair cream blankets, pink and blue stripe top and bottom, full bed size ; pair cream blankets, pink and brown stripe top and bottom, single bed size ; odd blanket, pink and brown stripe top and bottom ; 2 white counter- panes with fringe ( 1 honeycombed); brown leather suit- case, medium size, with ordinary fastenings; large brown leather portmanteau, with ordinary straps and fastenings ; small brown leather do., initials G. W. in black ; 2 pocket hand- kerchiefs ( 1 embroidered in corners) ; camisole, crotcheted top; blue striped towel; old white Turkish do. Inf. to Supt. Bannister, Wigan. 4 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 4, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT— continued. LINCOLNSHIRE. 18. — Grimsby ( Boro.). — Benjamin Robert Bowgin, Case No. 16, 22- 6- 23, is identical with Benjamin Robert Bowgen, C. R. O. No. S/ 140270, b. 1893, 5ft. 5Jin., c, fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scars on forehead. A labourer ; native of Hull. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at GRIMSBY, HULL and SNAITH. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Grimsby. 19. Grimsby ( Boro.).— For stealing 19th ult., gent's Raleigh bicycle, black enamelled ( brush), upturned plated handle- bars ( rusty condition), rim brakes back and front, 28in. wheels, black rims and spokes, Dunlop tyre rear wheel, rubber pedals, new B. S. A. pattern mudguards, dent top bar back of head, largo split pin in place of bolt in brake rod down front tube.— A Man, b. 1889, 5ft. 5 or 6in., c. sallow, h. It. brown, clean shaven ; dress, dk. jacket and vest, blue dungaree trousers, It. cap, muffler, hob nailed boots. Inf. to the C. C., Grimsby. 20.— Lincoln ( City).— For stealing ( trick) £ 20 15s., 29th ult.— Two Men : 1st, b. about 1896, 5ft. 9 or 10in., stiff build, c. fresh, brown, round face, clean shaven; dress, brown suit, dk. trilby hat, collar and dk. tie.— 2nd, b. about 1885, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, c. fresh, h. dk. brown, small brown moustache ; dress, It. grey suit, fawn trilby hat, It. fawn raincoat, soft white collar, dk. tie. One of men approached loser and asked him the way to a certain public house, and the latter volunteered to accompany him there. On tho way they met the second man who pointed out a commission agent's house. The first man then left, but returned shortly afterwards, saying he had won £ 200 on a horse. The second man then handed the first £ 1, asked him to put it on a horse, and the latter left and returned shortly afterwards and handed the second man a £ 5 note, which he said ho had won. Loser was then induced to part with £ 20 15s. and was afterwards informed he had won £ 103, and requested to be at the General Post Office later, when he would be paid out. Believed to have gone to Birmingham. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Lincoln. NORTHUMBERLAND. 21.— Tynemouth ( Boro.).— For obtaining 10s. by false pretences, 27th ult.— Captain Sander, b. 1883 to 1885, about 5ft. 8in., well built, c. bronzed, h. dk., clean shaven, nail ( supposed) 1st rt. linger damaged, speaks English fairly well; dress, brown pin stripe suit, It. grey felt trilby hat, blue and white striped dress shirt, standup linen collar, grey tie with white stripe ( tie brought between the wearer's neck and the collar), and brown boots, wire gold watch and thin gold chain across breast. Native of ( states) Norway. Called on a water clerk of a ship chandler and stated that he was the master of the s. s. " Olive Bank," then lying in the Tyne and gave large order for stores. He spent the whole day and night with loser and stating he had lost his wallet he borrowed 10s., and, whilst pretending to accompany loser to ship, absconded at railway station. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Tynemouth. STAFFORDSHIRE. 22.— Stoke- on- Trent ( Boro.).— For neglecting his children, 28th ult., and divers former dates.— Philip Trow, b. 1885, 5ft. 7 or 8in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, clean shaven, thin features, lost 4th 1. finger ; dress, navy blue trousers, dk. grey jacket and vest, black muffler and dk. grey cap ( usually worn on back of head). A bricklayer's labourer ; native of Stoke- on- Trent. Absconded 28th ult., and spoke of visiting Leek in an endeavour to secure work with builders there. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hanley, Stoke- on- Trent. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 23.— Halesworth ( Co.).— For being concerned with William Tye ( in custody), in stealing wallet and £ 6 from motor car, at Blyford, 29th ult.— — Wilson, b. about 1899, 5ft. 6 or 7in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown ( long), clean shaven, walks erectly ; dress, grey suit, brown cap, pink silk wrapper, striped shirt, yellow socks, brown boots with rubber heels and soles. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Cooper, Halesworth. SUSSEX ( EAST). 24.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— For obtaining food and lodgings by false pretences.— F. Boyd Harvey, b. 1887 to 1893, tall and slight, c. pale, h. black, e. dk. brown, toothbrush moustache ; dress, grey suit and old trilby hat. A motor mechanic. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. Wednesday, July 4, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 5 APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT — continued. YORKSHIRE ( EAST RIDING). 25.— Hull ( City).- William Oxtoby, Case No. 104, 27- 0- 23, is identical with William Oxtoby, C. R. O. No. 22099- 21, b. 1890, 5ft. 10in., c. pale, h. dk. brown, e. blue. Pre. con. of sheepstealing and minor offences at HULL and ONGAR. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Hull. PERSONS IN CUSTODY — William Noble, C. R. O. No. 17034- 17, b. 1898, 5ft. 9Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue ; dress, blue serge suit, It. cap, boots with cloth tops. A fireman ; native of London. Pre. con. of cycle- stealing at BIGGLESWADE. 30.— At Dublin ( City), charged as David Burne- baum with larceny and conspiracy to defraud.— David Birembaum, alias Berenbaum, C. R. O. No. 12372- 17, b. 1899, 5ft. 0| in., c. sallow, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A photographer; native of Leeds. Pre. con. of larceny and cyclestealing at MAN- CHESTER.- Mark Berenbaum as Mark Burne- baum, C. R. O. No. 18115- 15, b. 1894, 5ft. 2| in., c. fresh, h. black, e. brown. A photographer ; native of Grimsby. Pre. con. of receiving at SALFORD. WHO MAY BE WANTED ELSEWHERE. 26.— At Southampton ( Boro.), charged as Albert Stone with being found on enclosed premises, etc.— William Remmington, C. R. O. No. 21367- 21, b. 1894, 5ft. lOJin., o. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A labourer ; native of Thirsk. Pre. con. of minor offences at LIVERPOOL. X 27.— Remanded at Halifax ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with obtaining £ 2 by false pretences. Represented to electrical engineers that he was manager, Scala Cinema, Chesterfield ( false), ordered generators, etc., and borrowed £ 2. saying he was temporarily short of cash.— George Henry Venn Horton, aliases Henry Horton and George Henry Courteney, C. R. O. No. 290- 20, b. 1878, 6ft. 0£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A traveller ; native of West Bromwich. Pre. con. of embezzlement, fraud and a minor offence at LEICESTER ( Harry Van Horton), WARRING- TON ( George Horton), NOTTINGHAM. DERBY ( George Henry Venn Horton), MANCHESTER ( George Harris), NEATH ( George Henry Horton) and on C and Y. Has been travelling the country and also representing himself as advance agent for Sanger's Circus. 28.— At Reigate ( Co.), charged with cycle- stealing.— Jules Besser, C. R. O. No. 86- 23, b. 1890, 5ft. 3£ in., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. hazel. A Jew ; stoker; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and forgery at LIVER- POOL, BARRY ( Jules Berser), HULL ( Jules Moore), CANTERBURY ( Alfred Burke) and on R. 29.— Remanded at East Ham Pol. Ct. ( L.)— K Division case— till 4th inst., charged with being concerned with three other men in stealing and receiving quantity clothing from s. s. Bendigo. 31.— Remanded at Coleshill ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as James Fleming with larceny. — James Thomas Fleming, C. R. O. No. 21545- 22, b. 1880 , 5ft. 6in., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer ; native of Burnley, where he has cons, for larceny. 32.— Remanded at St. Albans ( City) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as John Lee with larceny.— Richard Walsh, C. R. O. No. 23231- 21, b. 1903, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue. A miner ; native of Newcastle. Pre. con. of larceny, cycle- stealing, housebreaking and attempted house- breaking at HALIFAX. BRADFORD ( Richard Walsh), FRAMLINGHAM and OAKHAM ( William Patrick Peaker). 33.— Remanded at Bridlington ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged as George Cummings with larceny.— Thomas Cummings, C. R. O. No. 226- 21, b. 1886, 5ft. 10in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A ship's steward ; native of London. Pre. con. of larceny at DEVIZES ( George Cruickshank), SOUTHEND ON- SEA ( Thomas Cummings) and onCandT. 34.— Remanded at Loughborough ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as Charles Bell with larceny— Charles Henry Wilson, C. R. O. No. S/ 72356, b. 1888, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar top of nose, burn scar back rt. hand. A labourer ; native of Bridlington. Pre. con. of larceny, indecen assault and minor offences at HULL, DEWS BURY, DRIFFIELD, TADCASTER ( Charles Henry Wilson) and MARKET RASEN ( George Robson). 35.— At Gosforth ( Co.), charged with larceny ( welshing).— James Dixon, C. R. O. No. 23585- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey ( cast 1.). A labourer ; native of Leicester, where he has con. for larceny ( person). 6 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. 36.— At Salisbury ( Co.), charged with obtaining bicycle by false pretences.— Frederick Hiscocks, C. R. O. No. 20619- 22, b. 1902, 5ft. 6Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. A labourer ; native of Pewsey. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at MARLBOROUGH ( Frederick Hiscocks) and READING ( Frederick Hiscock). 37.— Remanded at Barrow- in- Furness ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 0th inst., charged with warehouse- breaking and larceny.— John James Edward Eyres, C. R. O. No. 2864- 19, b. 1901, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. A labourer ; native of Devonport. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at DEVONPORT, PLYMOUTH ( John James Edward Eyres) and gLASGOW ( George Girlerd). 38.— On E, charged at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.) as Ethel Dillon with attempting to obtain charitable contributions by fraud, and attempting to obtain money by false pretences. Stated she was an old actress in great distress through illness and unemployment ( false), and asked the \ ctors' Benevolent Fund for assistance.- Bertha Brooke, aliases Bertha Ellen Parkes, Irene Lawrie. Beatrice and Bertha Chambers, C. R. O. No. 3736- 96, Case No. 411, Supplement A ( Vol. IV.), b. 1876, 5ft. Ojjin., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey, North Country accent, plausible; dress, navy blue costume, black straw hat trimmed flowers. An actress ; native of Newcastle- on- Tyne. Pre. con. of fraud, attempted fraud, larceny and forgery at LIVERPOOL ( Bertha Kent), SOUTH SHIELDS ( Bertha Park). BIRMINGHAM ( Bertha Chambers), ROTHERHAM ( Mabel Wynn George), JARROW ( Bertha Brooke) and on C and E. 39.— Remanded at Winchcombe ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Patrick O'Connor, with housebreaking.— John Frederick Carter, C. R. O. No. 187- 16, b. 1894, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. and e. brown. Native of Cork. Pre. con. of fraud, • obtaining credit by fraud, housebreaking, larceny, and a minor offence at DEVONPORT, HALIFAX, BRISTOL ( William George Wright), DOVER ( Ernest Herbert Cullum). SITTINGBOURNE ( Ernest Herbert Williams), DEVIZES ( John Frederick Carter) and on T and W. 40.— At Dunfermline ( Co.), charged as Edward David McMann with fraud ( worthless cheque).— Frank M. Lindsay, alias David Dawson, C. R. O. No. S/ 156507, b. 1867, 5ft, 4Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, scar 1. cheek. A dealer ; native of Nairn. Pre. con. of theft and fraud at GLASGOW ( Frank M. Lindsay), EDINBURGH ( Hector Munro), FORFAR and DUNDEE ( David Dalson). 41.— Remanded at Southampton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as Florence Shaw with larceny.— Florrie Shaw, C. R. O. No. 16534- 22, b. 1885, 4ft. 11 Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. brown. A cook ; native of Jersey. Pre. con. of larceny at BRISTOL ( Florrie Shaw) and WESTON- SUPER- MARE ( Florence Shaw). 42.— Remanded at Littledean ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 8th inst., charged with housebreaking.— John James Spir, C. R. O. No. 10798- 18, b. 1896, 5ft. 4Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A hairdresser ; native of Sheffield. Pre. con. of housebreaking, larceny, fraud on railway and a minor offence at BIRMINGHAM, CREWE, KINGSCLERE and LEDBURY. 43.— Remanded at Hemel Hempstead ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as Alfred Griffiths with fraud.— Alfred Victor Griffiths, C. R. O. No. 8965- 23, b. 1896, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. grey. Pre. con. of fraud at BASINGSTOKE. 44.— Remanded at Barnsley ( W. R.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Harry Seddon with club- breaking- Charles Jones, C. R. O. No. 14777- 19, b. 1894, 5ft. 3Jin., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue, lost 2nd and 3rd 1. fingers. A collier ; native of South Wales. Pre. con. of minor offences at BARNSLEY ( Charles Jonesf MANCHESTER ( Harry Siddon), NEWPORT ( MON.) and DENTON ( Harry Seddon). 45.— At Wirksworth ( Co.), charged with cycle- stealing.— Leonard Rogers, C. R. O. No. 16666- 16, b. 1891, 5ft. 4fin., c. fair, h. It. brown, e. blue. A pianist; native of Burton. Pre. con. of house- breaking, larceny and fraud at HEANOR ( Leonard Rogers) and SOUTHEND- ON- SEA ( Joseph Rogers). 46.— At Whitby ( N. R.), charged as Charles Sydenham Rebbeck Styche, with larceny ( church offertory box).— Maurice Clifford, aliases Gerald A. Buxton and Francis Jarroll, C. R. O. No. 1041- 14, Case No. 292, Supplement A ( Vol. III.), b. 1880, 5ft. 7Jin., c. fresh, h. dk. brown, e. grey, scar 1. of nose and rt. thumb, lost top 4th rt. finger. A theatrical artist; native of New Zealand. Pre. con. of larceny from church, sacrilege, larceny and embezzlement at ST. ALBANS ( Maurice Clifford), BRISTOL ( Charles Styche), MALVERN ( Reginald Stanhope Forbes), HAILSHAM ( Charles Sydenham Rebbeck Styche) and on T. 47.— At Gosport ( Co.) charged with burglary and larceny— Sidney James Hellicar, aliases Sidney Hellicar and John Andrews, C. R. O. No. 11389- 16, Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 7 PERSONS IN CUSTODY— continued. h. 1897, oft. 7in., e. fair, h. It. brown, e. hazel, Father, bird, anchor, etc., rt., bust of woman, crucifix, etc., 1. forearm. A musician ; native of Sittingbourne. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing, inflicting bodily harm and a minor offence at BRADFORD ON- AVON, PETWORTH. KEYNS- HAM ( Sidney Jsfmes Hellicar) and on P. 48.— Remanded at Eastleigh ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged as Arthur Guy Gearne with larceny.— Arthur George, aliases Arthur Guy Gearn and Darnby, C. R. O. No. 4439- 19, b. 1899, 5ft. 9in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, mole 1. side neck. A clerk ; native of ( states) London and America. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and minor offences at SOUTH PORT ( Arthur George), HAVANT, FOLKESTONE. BISHOP AUCKLAND ( Arthur Guy George), NEWCASTLE- ON- TYNE ( Arthur Guy Hearn) and on A. 49.— Remanded at Plymouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged with obtaining food by false pretences. Clara Benn, C. R. O. No. 6114- 22, b. 1876, 4ft. lOin., c. fresh, h. and e. grey. Native of Falmouth. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and a minor offence at SWINDON, BRIDGWATER, HONITON, TORQUAY and NEWTON ABBOT. 50.— Remanded at Lyndhurst ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged as George John Greenfield with housebreaking. George Greenfield, C. R. O. No. 1488- 20, b. 1896, 5ft. lOJin.. c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. grey, scar 1. wrist. A labourer ^ native of London. Pre. con. of shopbreaking, larceny and a minor offence on E. 51.— Remanded at Stockport ( Boro.) Pol. Ct. till 7th inst., charged with larceny.— Robert Shaw, C. R. O. No. 15398- 19, b. 1900, 5ft. 7in., c. swarthy, h. brown, e. blue. A plater ; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny, cyclestealing and minor offences at MANCHESTER, ALDER- SHOT, GLOUCESTER and LLANDUDNO. 52.— Remanded at Sheffield ( City) Pol. Ct. till 9th inst., charged with forger v. George Alfred Reynolds, C. R. O. No. S/ 132452, b. 1886, 5ft. 5iin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. brown- blue. A plater; native of Tipton, where he has con. for larceny. 53.— Remanded at St. Annes ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 5th inst., charged as Allan Victor Dare with loitering with intent.— Jack Cuss, alias Jacob Cuss, C. R. O. No. S/ 143464, b. 1891, 5ft. 2£ in., c. fresh, h. It. brown, e. blue. A kitchen porter ; native of Cleeve. Pre. con. of larceny and minor offences at BRISTOL ( Maurice John St. Clair), BOURNEMOUTH and HOVE ( Allan Victor Dare). 54.— Remanded at Ashby- de- la- Zouch ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged with larceny.— Arthur Blakeley, C. R. O. No. 9594- 20, b. 1901, 5ft. 8in., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar on forehead and rt. eyebrow. A wireless operator; native of Manchester. Pre. con. of larceny and fraud at TONBRIDGE and on T. 55.— Remanded at Old Hill ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 4th inst., charged with larceny.— Frederick Bartlett, C. R. O. No. 17577- 16, b. 1894, 5ft. 5in., c. fresh, h. fair, e. grey. Pre. con. of larceny at PORTSMOUTH, CHELTENHAM and on R. 56.— Remanded at Burton- on- Trent ( Co.) Pol. Ct. till 6th inst., charged as Frank Wylde with larceny.— Frank Hoole, C. R. O. No. 8799- 21, b. 1901, 5ft. 5Jin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. It. grey. Native of Wallasey. Pre. con. of cyclestealing at CAMBERLEY. PORTRAITS OF PERSONS WANTED. KENT. 57.— Maidstone ( Boro.).— Edgar Henry Mank- telow, C. R. O. No. M/ 7164 ( no pre. con. traced). Case No. 76, 2- 7- 23. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Maidstone. 8 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. APPREHENSIONS. 58.— M. P. D., CO Division.— James Thomas Hales, C. R. O. No. M/ 7140, Cases Nos. 45, 29- 6- 23 ; 128 ( T) 23- 5- 23 ; and 86 ( Oxford) 9- 5- 23. 59.— M. P. D., B Division. Charles Marriott, Case No. 89. 4- 5- 21, and identical with James Edwards, C. R. O. No. 3253- 01. See also Case No. 106, 6- 6- 23. 60 — M. P. D., W Division.— William Ernest Riddiough, C. R. O. No. S/ 26274, Case No. 4, 11- 5- 23, and remanded at Croydon Pol. Ct. ( L.) till 6th inst. 61.— Hampshire, Eastleigh ( Co.).— Man who gave name of Gerald Trevor, Case No. 106, 29- 6- 23. 62— Kent, Sandwich ( Co.).— James Martin, Case No. 11, 2- 7- 23, and identical with John Martin, C. R. O. No. 751- 09. 63.— Northamptonshire, Northampton ( Boro.).— Albert Bertram Sadd, Case No. 13, 2- 7- 23. 64. Somersetshire, Frome ( Co.).— Two Men, Case No. 10, 29- 6- 23, and property recovered. 65. Staffordshire, Burton- on- Trent x( Co.).— Leonard Rogers, C. R. O. No. 16666- 16, Case No. 14, 11- 4- 23. See also Case No. 45 current issue. 66.— Warwickshire, Birmingham ( City).— William Cyril Lait, C. R. O. No. 279- 10, and Joseph Morris, C. R. O. No. 1347- 08, Case No. 16, 2- 7- 23. PROPERTY STOLEN. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 67.— A Division.— 20th ult., from motor car in Automobile Enclosure, Ascot Heath.— Lady's leather handbag, containing tortoiseshell and silver powder box, plain silver do., tortoiseshell and gold cigarette holder, some cheques drawn on National and Provincial Bank, Fenchurch- street Branch, E. C. 1., lady's leather purse, gold cigarette- case ( engraved A. O. H.), platinum wrist watch ( set brilliants, on moire ribbon), and £ 20. Inf. to C. R. O. 68.— W Division.— Between 30th ult and 1st inst., by shopbreaking .( boring through roof of shop).— Brooches— 33 15ct., mostly set with gems. — 597, 616, 629, 643, 656, 677, 691, 697, 701, 710, 717, 720, 721, 729, 725, 516, 524, 740, 742, 750, 751, 757, 761, 762, 763, 774, 775, 776, 777, 778, 780, 782, 783. Brooches— 59 9ct.— Mostly set with stones. — 115, 118, 138, 154, 237, 271, 239, 366, 369, 374, 389, 398, 441, 449, 454, 461, 478, 491, 499, 503, 504, 518, 534, 542, 543, 544, 548, 552, 555, 557, 567, 569, 579, 580, 585, 591, 595, 598, 599, 609, 610, 612, 613, 615, 617, 619, 623, 624, 629, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 638, 652, 653, 663, 669. Bracelets— 12 15ct.— 763, 764, 778, 782, 794, 798, 808, 812, 813, 814, 817, 820. Bracelets— 46 9ct., a few set with gems.— 9, 43, 106, 112, 142, 143, 148, 149, 184. 191, 206, 207, 222, 229, 231, 276, 299, 317, 321, 340, 358, 361, 364, 365, 366, 371, 379, 385, 387, 391, 395, 396, 397, 407, 412, 421, 425, 433, 434, 460, 463, ( twice), 464, 466, 469, 470. Crosses— 2 9ct.— 243 and 253. Charms— 19 9ct.— 108, 140, 150, 163 ( twice), 166, 167 ( thrice), 168, 169, 177, 203, 207, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215. Chains— 5 18ct.— 645, 704, 705, 714, 723. Chains— 1 18ct. and platinum.— 700. Earrings— 4 pairs, set with gems.— 738, 499, 507, 522. Lockets— 1 15ct., set 1 diamond.— 692. Lockets— 12 9ct.— 599, 602, 609, 610, 615, 619, 638, 641, 645, 653, 668 ( twice). Pins— 4 18ct. safety.— 522, 537, 538, 540. Pins— 32 15ct. scarf, some with pearls and gems.— 461, 961, 216, 274, 292, 298, 302, 312. 321, 322, 331, 332, 340, 341, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 354, 355, 356, 360, 361, 362, 364, 365, 368, 370, 372, 373, 374. Pins— 15 9ct. scarf.— 366, 369, 379, 384, 385, 386, 389, 390, 393, 396, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402. Pins— 24 9ct. safety.— 731, 749, 770, 781, 782 ( twice), 811, 847, 861 ( twice), 864, 865, 866, 867, 868 ( twice), 869, 870 ( twice), 874, 875, 877 ( twice), 880. Necklet chains— 4 15ct. and gem, 440, 447, 460, 463. Necklet chains— 16 9ct., 182, 175, 218, 246, 249, 250, 251, 253, 262, 263, 272, 274, 276, 279, 284, 286. Pendants and necklets— 20 15ct., all set with gems, 929, 930, 938, 939, 947, 951, 969, 970, 972, 976, 982, 983, 988, 1, 6, 8, 9, 10, II, 13. Pendants and necklets— 28 9ct., all set with gems, 744, 748, 966, 967, 986, 987, 2, 17, 50, 51, 52, 72, 73, 86, 90, 93, 100, 132, 111, 112, 116, 118, 120, 122, 127, 130, 132, 133. Pencils— 8 9ct., 410, 412, 423, 425, J426, 427, 431, 436. Hatpins— 3 gold, 768, 798, 801. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 9 PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. Rings— 3 gem, 161, set cameo; 560, set opal; 392. Rings 5 gold keeper, 868, 871, 872, 873, 874. Rings- 8 9ct. and 18ct. belcher, 801, 829, 862 ( twice), 932, 933, 934, 938. Rings - 106 9ct. and 18ct. signet, including 20 without stock numbers, 557, 636, 645, 655, 669, 684, 699, 702 ( twice), 732, 736, 744, 747, 765, 766, 786, 794, 803, 804, 807, 811, 819, 838, 840, 841, 842, 843, 844, 845, 846, 851, 858, 860, 862, 863, 864, 866, 875, 876, 878, 879, 882, 883, 886, 888, 889, 890, 893, 894, 902, 904, 908, 910, 912, 917, 918, 919, 920, 921, 922, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928, 932, 933, 934, 935, 936, 937, 938, 939, 940, 941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 947, 948, 949, 950, 952, 974. Rings 14 wedding, total weight 4 778ozs. Seals, medals and compasses- K 9ct. gold, 549, 556, 562, 566, 570, 571, 572, 573. Toothpick— 1 gold, 330. Tie- clip I gold, 310. All numbers scratched inside. Watches Gold : 1 Swiss, No. 1920, stock No. 491 ; 1 Waltham, No. 154009/ 22044985, stock No. 492 ; 1 No. G- 73762- 156046, stock No. 498 ; 1 No. 42742, stock No. 501 ; X1 gent's 18ct., No. 279133, stock No. 124; 1 9ct. do., No. 405118, stock, No. 125. Watch- bracelets.— Gold : 1 strap, No. 106059, stock No. 608 ; 1 15ct., No. 236812, bracelet No. 219026, stock No. 728 ; 1 18ct., No. 20372, bracelet No. 267591, stock No. 729 ; 1 9ct„ No. 5125/ 50817, stock No. 767 ; 1 9ct„ No. 3871, stock No. 768 ; 1 9ct., No. 3871/ 3861, stock No. 769; 1 9ct. Princess band, No. 183091, stock No. 802 ; 1 18ct., No. 353253, with 15ct. band, No. 335564, stock No. 805 ; 1 9ct., No. 68896, on suede band, stock No. 810 ; 1 9ct., No. 878763, stock No. 835, on moire band; 1 9ct. tonneau, No. 100294, band No. 412315, stock No. 839 ; 1 9ct., No. 93754, band No. 467398, stock No. 845; 1 9ct., No. 411498, stock 847 ; 1 9ct., No. 68892, stock No. 851 ; 1 9ct., No. 150/ 25229, stock No. 854 ; 1 9ct., No. 395562/ 35377, stock No 859 ; 1 9ct., No. 334791/ 37912, stock No. 873 ; 1 9ct., No. 392475/ 12863, stock No. 875 ; 1 9ct., No. 413166/ 39019, stock No. 876 ; 1 9ct., No. 413377/ 138840, stock No. 877 ; 1 18ct., No. 272856, stock No. 884 ; 1 18ct., No. 331788, stock No. 885 ; 1 9ct., No. 10865, band No. 408922, stock No. 896 ; 1 9ct., tonneau with moire band, No. 103749, stock No. 898 ; 1 9ct„ No. 875060, band No. 1394, stock No. 899 ; 1 9ct„ No. 875011, band No. 30. R, stock No. 900 ; 1 9ct., moire band No. 875597, stock No. 901 ; 1 9ct., gold watch, moire band, stock No. 904 ; 1 do., stock No. 905 ; 1 9ct. watch- bracelet, No. 405852, stock No. 906 ; 1 9ct. strap, No. 701220, stock No. 913; 1 do., No. 701276, stock No. 914 ; 1 do., No. 701451, stock No. 915 ; 1 9ct. , watch No. 39395, bracelet No. L. 1502, stock No. 916 ; 1 do., No. 42113, bracelet No. 513662, stock No. 917 ; 1 do., No. 40280, bracelet No. 515218, stock No. 918 ; 1 do., No. 39442, b acelet No. 404907, stock No. 920 ; 1 do., No. 41510, bracelet No. 467901, stock No. 921 ; 1 do., square head, bracelet No. 404967, stock No. 922 ; I 18ct., No. 40977, bracelet 15ct., No. 338583, stock No. 923 ; 1 do., No. 24027, bracelet 15ct. No. 467735, stock No. 925 ; 1 9ct. braclet only, stock No. 926 ; 1 9ct. bracelet only, stock No. 927. Watches.— Silver Swiss.— 1 watch No. 318077, stock No. 834 ; 1 watch No. unknown, stock No. 870 ; 1 silver chronograph, Ascot, 18776, stock No. 876 ; 1 lady's, No. 48906, stock No. 880 ; 1 gent's No. 9114799, stock No. 883 ; 1 do., No. 9114712, stock No. 885 ; 1 do., No. 9114697, stock No. 886. One watch- bracelet only, No. 183273, stock No. 803 : 1 expanding band only, stock No. 804 ; 1 9ct. expanding band only, No. 345149, stock No. 816 ; 1 9ct. band only, No. 339401, stock No. 842 ; 1 9ct. band only, stock No. 849 ; 1 9ct. band only, stock No. 909 ; 1 9ct. band only, No. 307776, stock No. 911. Two eye- glass chains, gold, stock No. 324 and 327. Each article bears one or more of the following letters :— 1 abotvinctz. Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1878 to 1883, 5ft. 5in., c. pale, broad shoulders ; dress, brown clothes and trilby hat. Left behind brace and bit, improvised rope ladder, wood chisel, large flat iron chisel. Inf. to C. R. O. CHESHIRE. 69— Altrincham ( Co.).— 27th ult., by burglary at Sale.— Kodak No. 2 Camera, folding pattern, in brown leather case; Chatsworth Self Filling fountain pen ; small whiskey flask, glass in black leather cover, silver cork, bottom portion silver and used for drinking cup; 2 wooden pipes, composition mouthpieces ( 1 straight, 1 bent) ; plain amber cigarette holder. Inf. to Supt. Lees, Altrincham. CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND. 70.— Kendall ( Co.).— Between 23rd and 28th ult., by housebreaking ( window insecure) at Milnthorpe.— New suit, to fit average sized man, grey herring- bone tweed, black band 1. arm, smoked pearl buttons ; pair trousers and 2 waist- coats, black and grey mixture tweed with red and green stripe ; navy blue jacket and vest.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. about 1893, 5ft. 6in., stiff build, c. tanned, h. ( believed) dk., round face, clean shaven ; dress, navy blue jacket and vest, 10 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. PROPERTY STOLEN— continued. dk. trousers, cap. appearance of a sailor. Left behind old blue jacket and vest, greenish mixture trousers. Inf. to Supt. Dewhurst, Kendal. DERBYSHIRE. 71.- Bakewell ( Co.).— Between 12th and 19th ult., from house at Froggatt.—£ 60 Bank of England note, No. 24/ X 91436, Leeds, 29- 8- IS. Inf. to Supt. Campbell, Bakewell. 72.- Derby ( Co.).— 20th or 30th ult., by ware- housebreaking ( breaking window and releasing catch), at long Eaton.— Six dozen and 4J pairs lady's grey cashmere ribbed hose ; 5 dozen coating cashmere do., transfer on foot All Wool. Made in England ; 1J dozen navy blue do ; 1 dozen and • r> pairs do., art silk and wool, nigger brown mixture; 31 dozen and 2 pairs, black cashmere ribbed do. Inf. to Supt. Richardson, Derby. 73- Derby ( Boro.).— 27th ult., by house- breaking.— Gent's silver English lever watch, maker's name Davenport, Ashby- de- la- Zouch, in ease at back, keywind, Roman numerals, seconds hand, chased back but worn, dented in two places at back ; lady's small gold brooch, oblong shape, 2 pearls in centre, small seed pearls round edge of brooch ( 1 missing) ; lady's 9ct. oval shaped locket, chased, initials G. W. H. in centre, attached to medium sized neckchain, believed 18ct. ; lady's 9ct. neckchain, had attached small gold cross, engraved ; small gold plain cross, dent on front ; and pair gold cuff links. Inf. to the C. C., Derby. ESSEX. 74, Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 30th ult., by housebreaking ( forcing front door with instru- ment).— Gent's 18ct. signet ring, H. B. on seal ; lady's 22ct. do., made from wedding ring, set sapphire. 2 other stones missing ; gent's platinum tiepin, set pearl, 2 diamonds ; gent's gold pin, set pearl ; gent's mourning do., shape of Maltese cross, small pear in centre ; diamond and pearl do., in small leather case, lined blue silk ; small pendant, 2 hearts surrounded with pearls, fine gold chain attached ; lady's half hoop dress ring, set 3 diamonds in claw setting ; 4 loct. studs, plain ; 18ct„ brooch, oblong, set large diamond ; do., set' opal; onyx do., large pearl in centre, surrounded gold leaves, set small pearls ; gent's silver Waltham lever watch, H. B. scratched inside case, white metal chain attached ; lady's set false teeth, set platinum ; 2 18ct. sleeve- links, W. B. thereon - small silver cigar cutter, pendant form ; bow shape jet brooch ; and £ 1 3d. Inf. to the C. C., Southend- on- Sea. 75.— Southend- on- Sea ( Boro.).— 1st inst., by housebreaking ( back door insecure).-— Gent's 18ct. ring, set 3 diamonds in gipsy setting ; lady's gold half hoop dress do., ruby in centre, 2 small diamonds either side, claw setting ; lady's gold do., set opal, surrounded by pearls ; do., turquoise and diamonds in centre and 4 diamonds either side ; lady's 18ct. watch, face appears inlaid with pearl, chased back, believed Jays thereon ; gold neckchain, fancy links, about 4ft. long ; 18ct. curb bracelet, padlock and safety chain attached ; round gold locket, chain attached, containing photos of lady and child, about ljin. in diameter j gold brooch, about l| in. long, twisted gold centre ; child's gold curb bracelet; 2 child's gold bangles ( 1 with elephant charm attached). • Inf. to the C. C., Souhend- on- Sea. HAMPSHIRE. 76.— Southampton ( Boro.).— 1st inst., by house- breaking.— 2 gold rings ( 1 set large diamond ; 1 set 2 large rubies and 4 or 5 pearls) ; brooch, size of half- crown, set large turquoise, diamond in centre, pin and neckchain attached ; gent's silver wrist watch, lattice guard to glass ; gent's silver wrist do. ; amber cigarette holder ; gold and ivory do., in red leather case ; new small grey suede case, containing mirror and comb ; and £ 10 16s.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, medium build ; dress, navy blue suit, It. grey trilby hat. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. HERTFORDSHIRE-. 77.— Watford ( Co.).— 1st inst., by burglary ( removing lead light in window and releasing catch, afterwards cutting telephone wire) at Chorley Wood.— Silver cigarette box, oblong shaped, 2 compartments, containing 2 layers cigarettes ; silver presentation bowl, round, about 6in. deep, 6in. diameter, inscribed Presented to Mrs. Trippe by Officers and Men of The Royal Engineers ; small round silver do., 3in. deep, 6in. diameter, perforated initials T. G. inside; round silver tray, 12in. diameter, perforated initial Wednesday, July 25, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 11 PROPERTY STOLEN— contonued. T. in centre ; pair silver pepper castors, plain, 3Jin. high ; 2 silver serviette rings, perforated initial T. therein ; small silver teapot, cream jug and sugar basin, plain, about lin. high ; pair plain silver candlesticks, round bottoms ( 1 missing), about Kin. high ; silver rose bowl, round pattern, Bin. deep, ( iin. diameter, initial T. thereon ; green cushion cover, 2ft. square Spiedr Welch pattern ; gent's It, grey overcoat, fit man about oft, 6in. ; gent's pair brown boots, size 7, toecaps ; white linen tablecloth, laundry mark 604 in black in corner ; silver edge of small tray, about 3in. long. Inf. to Supt. Moles, Watford. LANCASHIRE. 78.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— Between 23rd and 28th ult., from motor lorry.— Motor car foot pump, painted red. 12in. long, pressure gauge ( out of order) and 2ft. rubber piping attached. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. x 79.— Hurst Brook ( Co.).— 28th ult., by office- breaking ( forcing door by bodily pressure), at Droylsden.— Crossed cheque for £ 75 on Isle of Man Bank, payable to New Scale Motor Co., Droylsden, and signed J. Grier Collister, Douglas ; open cheque for £ 70 on Williams Deacon's Bank, Congleton, payable to New Scale Motor Co., Droyslden, and signed A. Booth ; open cheque for 12s. Id. on Lanes. & Yorks Bank, Levenshulme, payable to New Scale Motor Co., Droylsden, and signed Edward Heath ; and £ 5 15s. 7d. Inf. to Supt. Proffitt, Hurst Brook. OXFORDSHIRE. 80. Oxford ( Co.).— Between 16th May and 30th ult., by larceny ( dwelling), at Wheatley.— Antique silver pepper box, about 4in. high, oval shape, with 5- franc piece on one side and coin of the Argentine ( same size) on the other, the rest of the box being of hammered silver. Inf. to Supt. Day, Oxford. SURREY. 81. Chertsey ( Co.).— 27 th ult., from boat builder's yard.— Carlyle Johnson reverse gear, No. 1, F. type ( used only by boat builders) ; B. T. H. 4- cylinder magneto ; Simms 4- cylinder dual do. : C. A. V. dynamo, 12 volts ; C. A. V. electric starter ; Paracot plug tester ; do. hand magneto ; King Dick spanner, large size. Inf. to Supt. Daws, Chertsey. SUSSEX ( EAST). 82.— Hastings ( Boro.).— 30th ult., from dwelling- house.— Long 9ct. chain, about 3ft., chased links ; gold brooch, set pearl in centre, gold leaves, set pearls each end, safety chain attached ; lady's 9ct. ring, set 3 small brilliants ; lady's 22ct. converted wedding ring, set sapphire and 2 brilliants.— Suspicion is attached to A Man, b. 1897 or 1898, about 5ft. 8in.. medium build, c. ruddy, h. fair, clean shaven ; dress, lt. grey suit, lt. brown trilby hat, soft collar, tie. Engaged room and left shortly afterwards. Inf. to the C. C., Hastings. SUSSEX ( WEST). 83.— Arundel ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., from an office ( forcing window with instrument), at Littlehampton.— Quantity of postage stamps ( Jd., Id., ljd. and 2d.), each has Butt perforated thereon. Inf. to the D. C. C., Arundel. 84.— Arundel ( Co.).— 1st or 2nd inst., from lock- up shop at Barnham.— Screw hammer ; 2 pairs pincers ; 2 pairs pliers ; 2 screwdrivers ; 2 chisels, boxwood handles; small dovetail saw ; small keyhole do. ; 2ft. boxwood rule ; and brass garden syringe ( all new). Inf. to the D. C. C., Arundel. PROPERTY RECOVERED. SUSSEX ( EAST). 85.— Eastbourne ( Boro.).— Old- fashioned silver cross and old- fashioned brooch, hair in centre, pin missing. Case No. 86, 13- 6- 23. Inf. to the C. C., Eastbourne. SUSSEX ( WEST). 86.— Arundel ( Co.)'— Underwood typewriter, Case No. 132, 6- 6- 23. Inf. to the D. C. C., Arundel. 12 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. 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. I, as stolen, etc. :— MOTOR CYCLES METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 87.— V Division.— 1st inst., " Douglas," solo. BY- 9487. Engine No. 56027. 2f H. P. Colour blue and white tank. Nickel plated exhaust pipe. Excise Licence, 10- 2- 23, attached. Loser holds Registration Book. MISCELLANEOUS. METROPOLITAN POLICE DISTRICT. 91.— Criminal Record Office.— Is anything known of a gold chain bag, of the following description, being lost or stolen before December, 1922.— Very fine mesh 9ct. chain bag, snap fastening, mesh work inset with key pattern in dk. brown colour gold, gold chain straight link handle, weight 5Jozs., Sin. wide and 4^ in. deep. Inf. to above office. RE- CONVICTIONS. 92 — Arthur Jackson, C. R. O. No. 1573- 13, was sentenced at Keswick ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 23- 6- 23, to 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cons.) for fraud and larceny. See Case No. 21, 22- 6- 23. LEICESTERSHIRE. 88.— Leicester ( City).— Adverting to Case No. 70, 22- 6- 23. Additional inf.— Frame No. should read 320581 and not as previously stated. MOTOR CARS AND MOTOR CYCLES RECOVERED. MOTOR CYCLES. SUFFOLK ( EAST). 89.— Martlesham ( Co.).—" Douglas," Case No. 62,15- 6- 23. PROPERTY FOUND. HAMPSHIRE. 90. — Southampton ( Boro.).— 28th May, abandoned, gent's all black enamelled bicycle, 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, old Brooks saddle, 2 pull up brakes. Palmer tyre back, old tyre front, rubber pedals, toolbag and bell attached ; lady's all black enamelled bicycle, enamel on handlebars partly worn off. 26in. frame, 28in. wheels, Dunlop tyre front wheel, Pericles tyre back wheel, 2 roller lever brakes, rubber pedals, gear case, dress guard, 3- coil saddle, metal pump and bell attached. Inf. to the C. C., Southampton. 93, George Eggleton, C. R. O. No. 430- 15, was sentenced at Essex Ass., 22- 6- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 18, 11- 5- 23. 94.— Frederick Norton, C. R. O. No. 9882- 18, was sentenced at Leicester ( City) Pol. Ct., 23- 6- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for receiving. See Case No. 14, 20- 6- 23. 95.— Robert Hall, C. R. O. No. 78- 18, was sen- tenced at Devon Ass., 19- 6- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. Cases at Ipswich, Reading, Windsor, Newbury, Weston- super- Mare and Bridgwater were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 14, 18- 5- 23. 96.— John Greenhalgh, C. R. O. No. 22667- 21, was sentenced at Andover ( Boro.) Q. Sess., 27- 6- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for cyclestealing. See Case No. 51, 16- 5- 23. 97.— Vincent Leonard Ryder, C. R. O. No. 15554- 19, was sentenced at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 25- 6- 23, to 12 mos. impt. See Case No. 20, 20- 6- 23. 98.— David Martin, C. R. O. No. 23321- 21, was sentenced at Doncaster ( Boro.) P. Sess., 25- 6- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 26, 27- 6- 23. 99.— James Wilson, C. R. O. No. 526- 14, was sentenced at Richmond ( N. R.) Q. Sess., 22- 6- 23, to 4 and 4 mos. impt. ( conc.) for larceny ( 2 cases). See Case No. 30, 18- 5- 23. Wednesday, July 4, 1923. THE POLICE GAZETTE 13 RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 100.- Arthur Flynn, C. R. O. No. 20387- 22, was sentenced at Farringdon ( Co.) P. Sess., 8- 5- 23, to 7 days impt., and at Old Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 19- 6- 23, hound over in £ 5 for 12 mos., for larceny ( dwelling). See Case No. 39, 9- 5- 23. 101.— William Pearce, C. R. O. No. 319- 06, was sentenced at Bristol Ass., 25- 6- 23, to 4 and 4 yrs. pen. ( conc.) for housebreaking and larceny and ofticebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 26, 8- 6- 23. 102 - Frederick Johnson, C. R. O. No. 1918- 05, was sentenced at Wednesburv ( Co.) P. Sess., 26- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 21, 25- 6- 23. 103— John Prendergast, C. R. O. No. 1741- 04, was, at South Shields ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 23- 6- 23, fined £ 1. See Case No. 27, 27- 6- 23. 104 - Edward Albert Dearson, C. R. O. No. 6909- 18, was sentenced at Boston ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 29- 6- 23, to 2 mos. impt. See Case No. 33. 27- 6- 23. 105.- Frederick James Scales, C. R. O. No. 6386- 20. was sentenced at Gosport ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 29- 6- 23, to 2 mos. impt. for stealing motor bicycle. See • Case No. 20, 27- 6- 23. 106.- William John Jones, C. R. O. No. 4714- 16. was sentenced at Monmouth Ass., 16- 6- 23, to O mos. impt, See Case No. 33. 28- 3- 23. 107.- Edward Delafield, C. R. O. No. 320- 16, was sentenced as William George Dalefield at Hereford Ass., 23- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for housebreaking and larceny. See Case No. 35, 23- 5- 23. 110 — George Henry Wilson, C. R. O. No. 2447- 00, was sentenced at C. C. C., 27- 6- 23, to 3 yrs. pen. for forgery and uttering ( 2 cases) and fraud. Thirty- nine other cases were taken into con- sideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 32, 8- 6- 23. 111. Charles Fox, C. R. O. No. S/ 140812, was sentenced at Liverpool Ass., 9- 6- 23, to 15 mos. impt. See Case No. 33, 11- 5- 23. 112.- George Thomas aliases George Lee and Bendle, C. R. O. No. 575- 04, was sentenced as George Castle at Bow Street Pol. Ct. ( L.), 25- 6- 23, to 6 mos. impt. for larceny. Pre. con. of burglary, shopbreaking, countinghousebreaking, larceny, embezzlement and minor offences at BIGGLES- WADE ( James Perrv) and on A. C, D. E, S, V, X and Y. 113.— William Smith, C. R. O. No. 1414- 08. was sentenced as George Smith at Staffordshire Q. Sess., 19- 6- 23, to 15 mos. impt. for storebreaking. A case of housebreaking in Shropshire and burglary in Warwickshire were taken into consideration when sentence was passed. See Case No. 54, 18- 5- 23. 114. Albert William Freeman, C. R. O. No. 707- 12, was sentenced at Nottingham ( City) Pol. Ct., ' 20- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for stealing horse brake and landau. Pre. con. of horsestealing, larceny, fraudulent conversion, embezzlement and minor offences at WORCESTER, TEWKESBURY and GLOUCESTER. 115.— George Bedford, aliases George Knivin, Jameson, Hattlebury, Kingston and Williams. C. R. O. No. 3355- 02, was sentenced as George Ford at Guildhall Pol. Ct. ( L.), 21- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. for larceny ( trick). Pre. con. of larceny, attempted larceny, receiving and a minor offence in the CITY'OF LONDON ( George Blackmore) and on E, G. L and N. 108.— Netley Lucas, C. R. O. No. 1927- 18, was sentence'd at C. C. C., 26- 6- 23, to 12 mos. impt. for larceny ( 2 cases) and forging and uttering cheque. Another case of larceny and also offences at Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Folkestone and Falmouth were taken into consideration when sentenced was passed. See Case No. 46, 14- 5- 23. 109.- Frederick Benton, C. R. O. No. 1677- 06, was sentenced at Bristol Ass., 25- 6- 23, to 7, 7 and 7 yrs. pen. ( conc.) for housebreaking and larceny ,( 3 cases). See Case No. 10,9- 4- 23. 0 116.— Lilian Rockford, C. R. O. No. 15527- 20, was sentenced as Lilian Griffin, at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 21- 6- 23, to 6 weeks impt. See Case No. 29, 25- 6- 23. 117.— Henry Munns, C. R. O. No. 12164- 16, was sentenced at Brighton ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 23- 6- 23 to 3 mos. impt. See Case No. 28, 25- 6- 23. 118.— Gilbert Bentcliffe, C. R. O. No. 6575- 19, was, at Manchester ( City) Pol. Ct., 26- 6- 23, certified insane. See Case No. 34, 20- 6- 23. 14 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 4, 1923. RE- CONVICTIONS— continued. 119.— Peter Marchbank, C. R. O. No. 5348- 14, was sentenced at Portsmouth ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 23- 6- 23, to 3 mos. impt. See also Case No. 37, 20- 6- 23. 120.— Harold William Merry, C. R. O. No. 9245- 23, was sentenced at C. L. S., 27- 6- 23, to 4 mos. impt., for receiving. See Case No. 42, 13- 6- 23. 124.— William Warner, C. R. O. No. 88- 18, was sentenced at Lewes ( Co.) P. Sess., 21- 6- 23 to 6 mos. impt. Cases at Portsmouth and Romford were taken into consideration when sentence was passed See Case No. 27, 20- 6- 23. 125.— Albert Percival Ivens, C. R. O. No. 9992- 23, was sentenced as Bert Ivens, at Rugby ( Co.) P. Sess., 26- 6- 23, to 1 mo. impt. See Case No. 21, 27- 6- 23. 121.— John Maguire, C. R. O. No. S/ 147662, was, at Salford ( Boro.) Pol. Ct., 28- 6- 23, discharged. See Case No. 25, 29- 6- 23. 122.- Alexander George Gray, C. R. O. No. 92- 23, was sentenced at Bristol Ass., 25- 6- 23, to 6 mos. impt. See Case No. 35, 25- 5- 23. 123.— George Moore, C. R. O. No. 4735- 16, was sentenced at Henley- in- Arden ( Co.) Pol. Ct., 27- 6- 23, to 6, 3 and 3 mos. impt. ( cohc.), for obtaining money by false pretences ( 2 cases) and larceny ( bailee). See Case No. 37, 22- 6- 23. MISSING. ESSEX. 126.— Grays ( Co.).— 29th ult., from his lodgings. — Michael Quain, C. R. O. Ref. No. M/ 7163, b. 1853, 5ft. 9 or 10in., c. very red, h. and moustache grey, e. blue ( sometimes wears spectacles), rather long nose, very deaf and feeble ; dress, black morning coat, black waistcoat, blue trousers, lt. trilby hat, black neckerchief, boots. Is of weak intellect and it is feared some ill may have befallen him. Inf. to Supt. Cowell, Grays. Printed imd Published for His Majesty's Stationery Office by the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District New Scotland Yard, London, S. W I. Wednesday, July 4, 1 <> 23. THE POLICE GAZETTE. 15 INFORMATION RECEIVED GOING TO PREss- 9.30 a. m. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT. GLAMORGANSHIRE. 127.— Cardiff ( City).— For stealing costume, fur, coat, gold brooch, silk handkerchief and £ 2 15s., between Ist and 8th ult. Griffith John Pugh, b. about 1898, 5ft. 3 or 4in., medium build, c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, slight brown moustache, Welsh accent; dress, navy blue coat and vest, khaki trousers, soft striped collar, It. cap and brown boots ( new). A collier — Rosaline Lee, alias Pugh, b. about 1900, 5ft. 2 or 3in., medium build, c. fresh ( freckled), h. and eyebrows reddish brown, pimples on nose and chin ; dress, blue serge skirt, It. blouse, faded cherry colour hat, high lace boots. The man has been employed by firm of showmen and amusement caterers and may seek similar employment, or be found together > it common lodging houses. Warrants issued. Inf. to the C. C., Cardiff. 128.— Neath ( Co.).— For obtaining money by false pretences, at Cry mint, 22nd ult.- Man who gave name of W. J. Jones, b. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 3 or 4in., thin features, clean shaven, stoops considerably, is lame and walks with aid of stick ; dress, greenish tweed sports coat, It. trousers, cap, soft collar and tie. Called at several houses, stated he was suffering from lung trouble and was going under an operation which would cost him £ 00. He was in possession of a collecting book on which were the names of persons residing in locality, who had contributed sums varying from Is. to 5s. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Evans, Neath. LANCASHIRE. 129.— Bury ( Co.).— For obtaining £ 2 8s. 4d. by false pretences, 29th ult. Herbert George Saul, alias George Saul, C. R. O. No. 2200- 09, Case No. 63, Supplement A ( Vol. IX ), b. 1885, ."> ft. Bin., c. fresh, h. brown, e. blue, scar I. neck, nose in- clined to rt., upper teeth badly decayed, plausible; dress, navy blue suit, bowler hat, collar and tie, smart appearance. A traveller ; native of Yar- mouth. Pre. con. of larceny, fraud and attempted fraud at FLEETWOOD,' KENDALL, HULL ( Herbert George Saul), AYR ( Herbert Saul). SUTTON COLDFIELD ( Albert Saul). READ- ING and BIRKENHEAD ( Herbert Rines). Called at retail sweet shop and stated that the head master of local elementary school had selected loser to act as agent for black lead pencils, pens, etc. Accused produced stock of pens, etc., from attache- case and induced shopkeeper to purchase number, which were afterwards found to be worthless. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Thompson, Bury. 130. Manchester ( City).— For obtaining a street piano- organ by false pretences, at Ancoats.— Joseph Rogers, b. 1883, 5ft. 6 or 7in., stout build, c. fresh, h. brown, clean shaven, round face, feminine accent ; dress, dk. suit and trilby hat, collar tie, fawn raincoat, black boots. Hired above and stated that it was wanted for " Daisy Day " on behalf of local hospital. He agreed to pay 10s. weekly and to return organ on 23rd ult., but failed to do so. Warrant issued. Inf. to the C. C., Manchester. NORFOLK. 131.— North Walsham ( Co.).— For stealing ( bailee) gent's bicycle ( recovered), 14th ult.— Arthur Fox, alias Read, b. 1896, 5ft. 7Jin., slim build, c. pale, h. brown ( brushed back), e. blue, long face, clean shaven, badly wounded in rt. ankle and is unable to walk very far, plausible ; dress, greenish tweed jacket and vest, dk. tweed trousers, grey cap, soft white collar, bluish tie, army shirt. It. black boots, respectable appearance. Native of Salhouse, Norfolk. At one time employed by Isleworth Rubber Coy. ( L.), and also stated he was an electrical engineer. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt, Carter, North Walsham. SUSSEX ( EAST). 132.— Uckfield ( Co.).— For stealing ( dwelling), at Crowborough, 18th ult., plain heavy gold ring ; small diamond bow ( 2 diamonds missing) ; 2 small loose diamonds ; evening dress of brown silk material; blue cotton dressing gown ; 12yds. nainsook; 12yds. hand made lace; brown com- pressed cane suit- case with leather fittings and 2 locks, size about 24in. x, 16in. ; and half sovereign. — Violet Reed, b. about 1903, about 5ft. 2in., medium build, c. fresh, h. fair ( wavy and bobbed). 16 THE POLICE GAZETTE. Wednesday, July 25, 1923. APPREHENSIONS SOUGHT - continued. e. blue, operation scar on neck, mouth drawn slightly to 1. side; dress, fawn coloured plaid pleated skirt, greyish sports coat, brown shoes and stockings, mole colour coat, trimmed mole fur round neck and at bottom. A domestic servant; native of Burwell. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Bugden, Uckfield. 133.— Marlborough ( Co.).— For obtaining goods and money by false pretences ( worthless cheque). - Lachlan Hay Stuart, l>. 1888 to 1893, 5ft. 6 or 7in., medium build, h. very fair ( brushed back), e. hazel, believed slight fair moustache, walks very erectly, well educated ; dress, navy blue pin stri] X' suit, soft striped collar, believed bow- tie, black boots, does not wear hat, smart appearance. Talks chiefly about books and states he is a journalist. Obtained goods from tradesman and tendered in payment cheque on London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Clapham Junction Branch ( L.), and received balance in cash. Cheque was subsequently returned marked No Account, Accompanied by his wife, Margaret Stuart, b. 1884, 5ft. 9in., stout build, c. sallow, h. black ( turning grey) ; dress, dk. brown costume or It, grey cloth skirt and white silk blouse, straw colour hat ( trimmed yellow and blue flowers) ; also child, Patricia Margaret Stuart, age 2 yrs., h. very fair, e. hazel. Warrant issued. Inf. to Supt. Foreman, Marlborough. WILTSHIRE J