Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice, November 24, 1931, from the Illinois State Reformatory in Pontiac, Illinois, for information leading to the apprehension of an unnamed parole violator.  Notice features printed copies of the man's mug shot photographs.

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 6.5 x 8 inches, this notice has moderate overall age wear, including a torn right edge.