Superintendent W. Reynolds sent a message to all Stations concerning the theft of a quantity of tools from the New Fiddle PH [St Albans Road Hatfield Ed.] between 5 pm on the 16 Inst and 3 pm on the 17 Inst.
18 Aug 1902
The Watford Superintendent [William Wood Ed.] circulated details of a burglary to All Stations. Stolen by means of a burglary during night of 1st Inst. from 41 Harwood Road Watford the property of Harry William Turner. 1 sovereign, 9/- in coppers all 1902, 5/- in silver, also 20 penny packets of Woodbine cigarettes, entrance effected ...
04 Sep 1902
The Deputy Chief Constable circulated to All Stations details of a bicycle that had not been returned after it was hired for 2 hours. The Gents Hudson Roadster bicycle number 66219 was the property of Mrs Appleby of Green Cycle Agents Hitchin and was hired to an unknown man at 1.15 p.m. on the 19th ...
20 Aug 1902
From Inspector Hassell to All Stations – Reported stolen from a cottage at Hall Heath between 11 am the 4th and 11 am the 6th Sept a lady’s small silver keyless watch with flowered dial and chased back and a long small link metal chain the property of Robert Barning please cause enquiries to be ...
06 Sep 1902
Continued from previous page. … of having broken into Sumners Lodge Great Parndon on 5th Inst passed through Roydon going into your County at about 2 pm on the same date and they were both carrying rush baskets will you kindly cause further enquiries to be made through your County in case they may be staying ...
08 Sep 1902
The Inspector in Charge at Ware sent a message to All Stations which originated from Superintendent Pryke at Epping and concerned details of a house burglary at Parndon [near Harlow Ed.] – Description of two men suspected both aged about 50 medium height both wearing caps one wearing a brown jacket one carrying a bundle ...
06 Sep 1902
From Inspector in Charge Ware to All Stations. From Superintendent Pryke Epping 7th Sept 1902. Sir, i have ascertained that the two tramps I spoke to you about yesterday Saturday who are strongly suspected …. Continued on next page.
08 Sep 1902
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Copy of telegram just received – Burglary last night Westmill Railway Station stolen black Vienna mourning coat, pair of mens trousers, boots small, enamel broach. Transmitted to Sawbridgeworth. Transmitted to Cambridge Police.
14 Oct 1902
From Inspector in charge Ware to All Stations – Stolen by means of burglary last night from Broxbourne Post Office entrance effected by breaking window and removing catch, £3 10s 0d in money, silver and bronze, about 15/- in penny and half penny stamps the property of the Post Master General, £3 6s 1d [unreadable ...
20 Sep 1902
From Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Stolen from 27 Picketts End, Hemel Hempstead between 5.30 and 8 p.m. the 2nd Inst, the property of Katherine Sear, between £5 or 6 in gold and one two shilling piece in brown leather case, one gold memorial ring in tortoise shell case, one lady’s gold dress ring ...
03 Nov 1902
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Supposed stolen from outside the Union Club at Hoddesdon about 8.30 p.m. on 17th Inst a gents high framed bicycle free wheel, make Gardiner, back and front Bowden rim brakes, luggage carrier on handlebars, enamel worn off rim, rubber pedals, Sawnsback saddle, steel mud guards, usual parts plated, ...
18 Nov 1902
From Inspector Reed in charge A Division to B and F Divisions – Stolen between 6 p.m. 11th Inst and 6 a.m. 12th Inst from a field at Rye House 60 cauliflowers which were cut ready for use value 5/- the property of William Tattin.
12 Sep 1902
From Sergeant Draper to Superintendent Foster – Stolen off a clothes line at back of a cottage at Eastwick this afternoon the property of Mrs Stowers a pair of black stockings with a small hole in toe, supposed by a woman rather stout dressed in black clothes who was hawking ferns.
25 Nov 1902
From Inspector Hassell to All Stations – Stolen from Place Farm Wheathampstead between 10.15 p.m. 12th Inst and 6.15 a.m. 13th Dec the property of Herbert E. Ivory about 50/- as follows, one Sovereign 1902 issue, 14/- or 15/- in silver remainder in coppers, a dark brown jacket with green stripes, brown bone buttons, usual ...
14 Dec 1902
From Superintendent Frogley to All Stations – Stolen from a portable fowl house standing in a field at Bovingdon during the night of the 13th Inst the property of Mrs. Oxenham, Bovingdon, about 20 chickens mixed breed and colours value 2/- each.
14 Dec 1902
From Superintendent Shore to All Stations – Description of Edward Dugard who is remanded till 3rd January next for stealing a lady’s bicycle from Cheshunt age 40, 5 ft 7 1/2, hair dark brown turning grey, eyes hazel, complexion fresh, tattoo dots on left arm and back of hand, burn scar right forearm, brown corduroy ...
27 Dec 1902
From Superintendent Duke to B and F Divisions – Missing from outside the Fox and Hounds P.H. Standon since about 9 p.m. on 24th a pony and cart of the following description, blue roan mare pony 12 hands, about 10 years, short mane and tail, has a small growth on the side of each eye, ...
25 Dec 1902
Continued from previous page. ….. rug and one woollen rug also a [unreadable Ed.] used for a seat property of Francis Miller Barwick, Herts.
25 Dec 1902
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Copy of message from Beds Boro Police stolen in this Boro a pair of mens boots size 6, plate heel and toes, pointed toe caps, nailed with four brads each foot by a man 23 or 24, fair complexion, thin face, clean shaven, dressed dark jacket and vest, ...
06 Jan 1903
From Superintendent Shore to All Stations – Hired on 28th Inst at 11.30 a.m. and not yet returned a bicycle of the following description, a gents 25 in frame enamelled black picked out blue, free wheel with only a thumb lever front rim brake, flat handlebars, the back hub screwed on the left hand side ...
30 Jan 1903
From Inspector Hassell to All Stations – Stolen from a temporary shed at Model Farm, St. Stephens between 5.30 p.m. 11th and 7.30 a.m. 12th Inst, one 13 in bricklayers trowel value 2/- property of Mr Carrison, one 12 in brick trowel Gilpin on blade value 2/- property of George Lee, Park Street, one small ...
12 Feb 1903
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – A case of burglary occurred last night at Montrose, Langley Road, Watford the residence of George Salford Esq. entrance effected by the way of scullery window which was left open, a cooked chicken is the only thing missing at present. Written alongside entry is Thief arrested.
23 Apr 1903
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Copy of message from Beds Boro Police. Hired in this Boro yesterday at 9.30 a.m. and not yet returned a bay mare 15 hands one, one white heel, short tail, piece clipped out of mane near where bridle fits, in good condition, a Doctors gig one shaft broken ...
06 May 1903
From Acting Superintendent Hassell to All Stations – Wanted for till robbery from the Black Boy P.H. St. Stephens a man about 5 ft 10 ins, dress brown jacket cord trousers, muffler round neck, heavy nailed boots, dark hair & moustache, one eye missing.
13 May 1903