Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice from the Chief of Police of Watsonville, California for information leading to the location of W. C. Withers for "Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses," posted on February 12, 1920.

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 5.5 x 8.5 inches, this notice is in very good condition, with light toning, mailing folds, a trimmed top edge and mounting remnants on verso.