Daily log of incidents reported at Bishop’s Stortford Police Station, ranging from lost and found items to reports of accidents and crimes. Follow-up actions are also recorded. Formerly Acc 2744/4/4
11 Aug 1902 - 27 Apr 190
One man in custody for theft, plus description of another still at large
22nd December 1901
Lady’s bicycle with tool bag stolen from a house in Luton today.
20th October 1901
Desciption of a ser of bricklayer’s tools stolen during the night of the 3rd inst. from a shed at the Cottage Hospital, Hatfield, together with a description of the suspect, an itinerant bricklayer.
4th October 1901
Turnips being stolen from a farmer’s field by people passing through on their way home.
18th October 1901
List of persons residing at Sawbridgeworth Police Station between 2 October 1900 and 9 March 1902: Name & Address Trade Age Height Complexion Hair Eyes Visage Remarks George Woods Clay Lane Sawbridgeworth Carter 30 5’7″ Dark Dark Dark Long Has been convicted of receiving stolen hay James Woods Clay Lane Sawbridgeworth Carter 35 5’6″ Dark Brown Grey Oval Convicted of stealing barley William Salmon Sawbridgeworth Labourer 30 5’10” Fresh Brown Blue Long Convicted of house-breaking and felony George Springham Chandlers Lane Sawbridgeworth Labourer 29 5’8″ Fresh Dark Brown Blue Round Convicted of stealing fowls
2 Oct 1900-9 Mar 1902
Three cockerels stolen during the night from a field in Hoddesdon.
13th October 1901
Three cows reported lost while being driven up Maize [Maze] Green Lane from the Market. Later found.
27th September 1901
Copy of message from Bedford Police Boro describing three men wanted for stealing a jacket recovered in the Boro,
12th September 1901
Purses stolen from three ladies during circus procession in Bishops Stortford.
5th November 1901
Copy of Report received from Beds Police Arlesey, detailing tools stolen from Randalls Hill, Stotfold, Beds during night of 21st inst.
22nd August 1901
Description of a set of tools stolen from a building in Bovingdon during the last night.
19th October 1901
