THE SUNDERLAND DAILY ECHO AND GAZETTE

Sunderland, Durham, England

22 June 1934

(page 3)

EXPLORER GRANTED BAIL.

“FELONIOUSLY RECEIVING

LETTERS” CHARGE.

Edward Alexander Crowley (58), who was described on the charge sheet as an explorer, of Upper Montagu Street, London, who was accused at Marylebone Police Court, to-day of feloniously receiving five letters, the property of Betty Sedgwick [Betty May]. He was remanded until Thursday, bail being allowed in the sum of £10.

Mr. Ivan Snell was the magistrate, and Mr. Crowley was represented by Mr. Isidore Kerman.

Mr. Edward F. Iwi, who prosecuted, said that the positions at the moment was this:—

Certain documents which were the subject matter of the charge, were at present in the custody of the Master of the Crown Office. Application would have to be made in the High Court for the documents to be produced.

He would, therefore, call the sergeant who carried out the arrest and ask for a remand for a week.

“DO NOT KNOW THE PLACE.”

Mr. Kerman, on behalf of Mr. Crowley, said, “I would like to take this early opportunity of saying that Mr. Crowley has a complete answer to this charge and I agree with the application for the remand for a week.”

The magistrate: There is another gentleman rather connected with this case?

Detective-Sergeant Davidson: Yes. So far I have not been able to trace him, but I have hopes of doing so in the very near future.

Detective-Sergeant Davidson then gave evidence of arresting Crowley about 2.40 p.m. on Thursday in Carlos Place, London, W. He read the warrant and cautioned him and Crowley said: “Excuse me, where did you say?”

Witness said he replied: “I Seymour Street, Marylebone.” Crowley said, “I do not know the place.”