Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice offering "Two Thousand Dollars ($2000) Reward / Wanted for Murder...for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the murder of James Windsor, who was shot and killed in his home at...Toronto...January 7th, 1939...," posted by "D. C. Draper, Chief Constable, City Police Headquarters...Toronto, Canada. January 10th, 1930."

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 12, this notice exhibits the expected age wear, with light toning, some soiling, folds and a few staple marks.