From Superintendent Foster to All Stations – Stolen from a house at Molewood Road, Bengeo between 9.45 a.m. and 3 p.m. today, 1 silver watch chased back No. unknown, 1 gold bracelet small heart & locket attached, 1 gold ring turquoise & pearls set in a shape of Maltese Cross, 1 ring set with 3 ...
23 Mar 1903
From Superintendent Foster to All Stations – Re message housebreaking on 23rd Inst intended description of a man about 30 years, dark complexion, dark cap and trousers, believed large dark drab jacket or coat carrying mohair laces, please cause enquiries.
24 Mar 1903
From Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Stolen by means of Burglary from a cottage at Westbrook Way Bovingdon property of Frederick Adams one half sovereign, a florin, several shillings and some coppers, about an ounce of Gold Flake tobacco and also a quantity of cooked vegetables, entrance by open window of lavatory, supposed by ...
30 Oct 1903
From Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Stolen from a house at Chipperfield last night a plated sauce ladle and 2lbs of salt butter in rolls and 16 eggs the property of Mrs. Harrington please cause enquiries to be made.
17 Apr 1903
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Stolen from a shop at The Swillett Chorley Wood by means of burglary between 10.30 p.m. 18th & 6.30 a.m. 19th Inst the property of Frederick South, entrance effected by breaking pane of glass in scullery window, about 5/- in bronze in a brown bag tied at top ...
20 Mar 1904
Continued from previous page. …. one pair of men’s black Krupp lace boots value 2/6 no toe caps size 8 pair of mohair laces in them, 2 ounces of B.D.V. tobacco value 8d, bread cheese and beer was consumed in the house, an old pair of boots and a small white handle table knife were found ...
20 Mar 1904
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Stolen from the Post Office Dane End Little Munden by means of burglary during the night of 4th Inst, several pairs of mens new socks light brown and dark snuff colour, 2 dozen 1d packets of Woodbine cigarettes and a few packets of chocolate, 9d in coppers ...
05 May 1903
Continued from previous page. …. of Edward John Bollam. Entrance effected by forcing Post Office door with a plough coulter, supposed by a tramp who was seen at Dane End at 5.30 p.m. last evening, age about 25, 5 ft 6 or 7, complexion fair, light moustache otherwise clean shaven, dressed in dark jacket & vest, ...
05 May 1903
From Police Saffron Walden to Bishops Stortford – Stolen by office breaking at Great Chesterford last night the sum of £7 10 supposed all in gold and about 6d stamps, by someone wearing hobnail boots, a tramp is suspected, age about 50, 5 ft 6, clean shaven, hair turning grey, dress dark dealer’s coat, dark ...
10 Aug 1903
From Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Stolen from Corner Farm Great Gaddesden between 5 & 9.30 p.m. 25th Inst a gents silver Swiss Lever keyless watch no. unknown.
26 Oct 1903
From Sergeant Draper to Superintendent Martin – Copy of message from Essex Police Great Hallingbury. Stolen from a dwelling house on 23rd Inst, the property of Alfred Waterman, one pair of black cord trousers, one pair of mens light boots, one red & blue neckerchief imitation silk all newly new, by a man named William ...
25 Dec 1903
From Superintendent Hassell to All Stations – Bamville Wood Farm Harpenden Common was entered last night and a sovereign and half crown are missed at present, window was left open. Transmitted to Sawbridgeworth.
31 Oct 1903
From Superintendent Foster to All Stations – Wanted for office breaking at Hertford during night of 26th Inst a man 5 ft 7 (about), fair complexion, dressed in white corduroy trousers, dark mixture coat & vest, long scarf round neck, appearance of a labourer and must have several cuts by the broken glass from the ...
27 Oct 1903
From Superintendent Foster Hertford to All Stations – Stolen by means of burglary during the night of 28th Ult from 15 The Folly Hertford, a dark blue navy overcoat velvet collar grey and black plaid lining outside pockets, a currant cake and about 4 or 5 lbs of beef (raw), the property of Charles Bullsford ...
01 Mar 1903
From Superintendent Foster to All Stations – Stolen from a cottage at 27 Cowbridge, Hertford during Sunday night one grey cap new, one pair of ladies boots laced nearly new size 5, Blakey’s in bottom, the property of Mrs Crane. Transmitted to Sawbridgeworth, Hadham, Albury.
11 May 1903
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Stolen from a dwelling house at High Cross, Standon between 6 & 8.30 a.m. on 21st Inst, 3/- in money, 1 cotton shirt with blue lines in about 1/4 inch squares man’s size nearly new value 2/6, and a blue serge cap with ventilating lining value 9d, the ...
22 Feb 1903
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Stolen last night by means of burglary from 43 Fitzjohn House, Sunnyside, Hitchin 5/- worth of coppers from a money box which was broken open and a metal watch chain with coin attached, entrance effected by breaking a pane of glass in window and unfastening catch, the ...
05 Apr 1903
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Stolen by means of housebreaking at No. 7 Bethels Park Hitchin between 6 & 8 last evening, a brown wooden workbox containing papers, two loaves of bread, one pound of cheese, part of a pound of sausages, half pound of butter & a tin Biscuit box containing ...
15 Feb 1904
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Stolen from the Booking Office at Kings Langley Railway Station between 1.30 a.m. and 6 a.m. 11th June, 3/6 in bronze, 3/- in threepenny pieces, 5/- in sixpenny pieces and 12 penny postage stamps, supposed by three men of the following description, 1st 30, 5 ft 10, clean ...
11 Jun 1903
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Copy message from Cambridge Police Linton. During last night 20th Inst Linton Railway Station was broken into and following stolen 2 blue dress jackets, one pair of mens light cord … Continued on next page.
21 Jul 1903
Continued from previous page. ….. trousers, 3 pairs of lady’s button boots 2 size 5 1 size 7, 1/6 in copper and 12 halfpenny stamps information to Superintendent Everitt. Transmitted to Sawbridgeworth, Hadham & Albury.
21 Jul 1903
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Copy of message from Luton Boro. Wanted here for breaking and entering the Luton Football Pavilion and stealing therefrom 11 white football shirts all marked Frank Sugg Liverpool, 2 brown leather brief hand bags, a number of tennis balls, one pistol, one new football, one hairbrush, a pair ...
03 Aug 1903
Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Stolen from a bedroom at Cadding Grove Farm, Markyate between 5.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. 8th Inst between £20 – £30 in gold and silver in a small black deal box please cause enquiries to be made. Transmitted to Sawbridgeworth and Hadham
10 Feb 1903
From Inspector Gardiner to Bishops Stortford – Stolen last night by burglary from the Talbot Inn North Weald £3.10 in gold, £2.3.6 in silver and copper, a 29 ct gold chain, 2 gold broaches one has small ball the other plain, one lady’s 9 ct gold neck chain plain cross attached, one lady’s tan leather ...
10 Aug 1903