Wanted Sheet

Original Wanted Poster reading in part "Post Office Department / Kansas City, MI / January 25, 1939 / Wanted for fraudulent use of the mails / Patrick J. Russell / Known also as 'Pink' or 'Pinkie.' True name Joseph W. Patterson." 

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, sheet exhibits the expected signs of wear and age.