Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice for information leading to the apprehension of Albert Newman of Kansas City, Missouri,​ wanted on charges of "Raising and Passing M. Orders on Merchants." Notice is dated June 18, 1928 and features a printed copy of mug shots.

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 8 inches, this notice is in overall fine condition, aside from slight, expected age wear.