Wanted Poster

Original Wanted Poster reading in part "Wanted / Escaped Prisoners / Leo Ellis... convicted of criminal syndicalism and is under sentence to San Quentin / Frances Riley... convicted of burglary and is under sentence to the ione reform school."

Full fingerprint sets and mug shots are featured along with convict's personal information.

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 9 x 13 inches, sheet shows moderate damage and chipping to its edges and corners.