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
The officer attended Petty Sessions to give evidence against William Wood, who was sentenced to 1 month for stealing meat.
02 Jan 1902
The officer made enquiries regarding a stolen bottle of whiskey.
14 Feb 1902
Enquiries were made into reports of a man from Cambridge forging cheques and stealing horses.
19 Jan 1902
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 Deputy Chief Constable sent a message to All Stations circulating details of a theft from Paddington Railway Station on Saturday the 23rd Inst. A lady’s travelling bag and its contents was left unattended on the 11.30 a.m. train and was stolen.
25 Aug 1902
The Deputy Chief Constable sent a message to All Stations circulating details of a gents watch stolen from the cricket pavilion on Royston Heath the previous day – the property of a Harry Warboys a gents open faced Geneva watch half of second hand missing with a double gold chain value £6.
30 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 Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Copy of information from Kent Constabulary Faversham. 5 Sept 1902. Wanted on Warrant for receiving £10 11s 11d the monies of Mr. K.S. Dunn and fraudulently converting the same to his own use, Harry Daniel Horton, 30 to 40 5 ft 3 or 4, slim build, black ...
07 Sep 1902
From Inspector Hassell to All Stations – Hired at 1 pm today for 2 hours from Mr. Edgar Salisbury Major Green Harpenden and not yet returned a gents [make unreadable Ed.] bicycle 25 inch frame, checked tyres been recovered, rubber pedals, steel mudguards, black handlebars gear case, Bell, no lamp, value £5, by a man ...
08 Sep 1902
From Superintendent Shore to All Stations – Lost supposed stolen from Ayot St. Lawrence at 3.15 p.m. today a lady’s dark grey Eaton cycling jacket ruched front no pockets property of Mrs. Burditt, 47 Wellington Street Luton supposed by a female tramp carrying a black bag.
08 Oct 1902
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Hired on 06 Ult for a week and not yet returned a gents cycle Squirrel made by Faudie Phillips and Co, London Newgate Street, names and plate on front, 24 in frame enamelled black, Dunlop tyres, rat trap pedals, handle bars half drop, front rim brake, cycle compound ...
10 Oct 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 Superintendent Wood to All Stations – stolen by means of housebreaking Lawley Villa, St. Johns Road, Watford about 8 p.m. on the 24th Inst, one silver Hunter Lever watch smooth case F.C.R. in monogram on back No. 5017 value 15/-, one silver Hunter Lever watch ordinary chasing Birmingham make No. unknown value 35/-, one ...
25 Sep 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 Inspector in charge Ware to All Stations – Copy of message from Metro Police Cheshunt. Stolen during the night of 16th supposed by a tramp. 4 mens jacket suits, 2 grey tweed 2 brown, 1 black and grey plaid jacket and vest, 2 Oxford shirts light check the Vulcan on collar, one black and ...
17 Sep 1902
[From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – continuation of previous message Ed.] Hired on the evening of 27th Sept 02 until 30th and not yet returned a Meteor Rover safety bicycle, 26 in frame, black enamel, free wheel, Howden back brake, front rim brake, Radax tyres, back brake bound with tape about 2 ins, pump ...
02 Oct 1902
From Superintendent Duke to All Stations – Stolen between 1st August and 23rd Sept 02 from a bedroom at Haileybury College 2 watches 1st silver half hunter No. 3798 value £2, 2nd black gun metal black dial No. 365 value £1 the property of Reverend L. Milford.
25 Sep 1902