Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice from the Missouri State Penitentiary for information leading to the apprehension of Carl Edward Minor, who escaped on January 27, 1941 after being arrested and sentenced for Forgery.

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 7.5 x 8 inches, this notice exhibits the expected age wear, with a portion of the bottom edge missing.