Wanted Notice Letter

Original Wanted Notice Letter, dated May 23, 1939, from the Treasury Department, Secret Service Division, Seattle, Washington for information leading to the apprehension of Captain Alfred P. Barnard, wanted for "absconding with $20,600 in U.S. Army funds." 

From the collection of Police Chief Michael Webb (1950-2009). Webb joined the Vinita Park, Missouri police force in 1974 and served until his death in 2009, during which time he purchased crime artifacts from relatives of criminals and law officers. Boasting more than 8,000 wanted posters, pieces of Webb’s collection have been featured in film and displayed at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington.

Measuring approximately 8 x 10.5 inches, this notice has light overall wrinkling, otherwise fine condition.