Man Wanted for Theft

From: Guard room occurrence book: 19 Aug 1901 ...

Description of man wanted for stealing two rabbits (now recovered)

Date of creation

9th December 1901

Reference number

HPF/B/98/037/2

Transcript

From: DCC To: All Stations Copy of message from Beds. Boro. Police. Wanted for stealing two tame rabbits (recovered), a man age about 24, 5ft 10, dark brown hair, very thin face, long nose, dressed in grey coat & vest, lighter grey trousers, very baggy. Has the appearance of a tramp & speaks with a cockney accent. May be carrying a bag rolled up under his arm.