Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice from the State of Iowa Department of Justice, offering a $1000 Reward for the apprehension of Norman O. Luce, "Wanted for Murder," posted on March 9, 1927. Notice features copies of the perpetrator's mug shots and finger prints.

Verso bears photographs of Luce's wife and child, their personal information and a facsimile of Luce's handwriting.

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, this notice is in overall fine condition, with light wear and two punch holes along the right edge.