Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice, dated October 4, 1909, from Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, offering a $500 reward for information leading to the apprehension of Louis Devineau, wanted for absconding.  Notice features printed copies of a photograph and a handwriting sample.

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 8.5 x 11 inches, this notice is in overall good condition, aside from slight, expected age wear, including tears to the edges.