Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice for information leading to the apprehension of George L. Keller​, who was indicted on October 28, 1931 for "using the mails to defraud in connection with the taking of subscriptions at $100 per share for the capital stock of Ford Motor Company of Germany and failing to effect delivery date." Ink notation dates the notice August 1, 1932.

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 exhibits the expected age wear, with staple marks and a jagged top edge.