Attended scene, searched the hedges in the area and made enquiries; found that two boys had been seen in the area on two occasions earlier in the day. [Also see incidents HPF/B/42/008/2, HPF/B/42/008/3, HPF/B/42/010/1 & HPF/B/42/012/1].
5 Nov 1905
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Stolen from a coal yard at Rye Park between 23 & 30 April 03 a black tarpaulin, piece of string at each corner, 7 x 5 feet in good condition the property of the Pulley Revolution Co. Hoddesdon. Sawbridgeworth.
01 May 1903
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
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Reference to my message of 5th Inst. at 6.45 p.m. re stolen trousers property has been recovered & thief arrested. Remanded in custody at this station till Tuesday 12th Inst. on a charge of assault Dennis Sullivan, 62, 5 ft 6 1/2, hair & moustache grey, eyes hazel, ...
09 Apr 1904
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – My message of 10.45 p.m. 20th Inst the man has been arrested and property recovered except the black jacket.
25 Mar 1920
From Superintendent Hassell to All Stations – Stolen from a shop at The Folly Wheathampstead between 6 p.m. 9th and 8 a.m. 11th Inst. two pairs of men new boots, open fronts, tips on toes and heels, round hob nails, toe caps, size 9, value 10/6 per pair property of Mercy Smith The Folly Wheathampstead. Transmitted ...
12 Apr 1904
From Chief Constable to A, B & F Divisions – Copy of letter G.E.R. Police Officer Liverpool Street Station. 22 August 1903. To Chief Constable. Pardon me troubling you but I think it right to advise you four of our stations in Essex and Cambridge have recently [been] entered by thieves at night namely Rayne ...
25 Aug 1903
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
