Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice, dated April 6, 1944, from Austin, Texas, for information leading to the apprehension of J.R. Simmons, wanted for theft and escaping jail at Linden, Texas.  Notice features printed copies of 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 7 x 8 inches, this notice is in overall fine condition, aside from slight, expected age wear.