The Sun.
London, England, 1833-06-21 00:00:00

APPREHENSION AND ESCAPE OF A

NOTORIOUS SWINDLER.

Last night, just as the Magistrates were leaving Bow-street
Office, a very elegantly dressed man, his breast decorated with
an abundance of gold chain, eye glass, &c. &c., was brought in
custody of a policeman, named Flack, No. 101, of the F division,
on the charge of having about a week since defrauded Mr.
Dulin, the eminent jeweller and money changer on Cornhill, of
costly jewels to a very considerable amount. The prisoner was
given into the custody of the officer by Mr. Dulin, jun., who
happened to meet with him in the neighbourhood of Covent_
garden. The officer first conveyed him to the station-house,
where Rogers, the Inspector, was on duty, and by his desire he
was taken over to the office, at the same time cautioning the
officer to be careful he did not escape, as innumerable
charges would be brought against him. The officer took
him over, and the prisoner requested to go into the
Clerk's office to send a messenger for Mr. Pollock, his
counsel. The officer, in defiance of the order he had re-
ceived, granted the permission, and he stationed himself at
the door, deeming him to be quite secure. The prisoner passed
through the offices with a gentlemanly air, and opening the
door at which the magistrates enter only, deliberately stalked
out, the policemen and others about politely touching their
hats, and escorting him into the street, believing him to be a
county magistrate. It is needless to state, that, on gaining
the pave once more, he made the best use of his legs, and
effected his escape. Rogers the inspector came over immediately
after, and inquiry was made of the officer for his prisoner,
when he was told by the simpleton, No. 101, that he merely
stepped into the clerk's office to write to Mr. Pollock.
Rogers Sew into a violent rage, and instantly handed over Mr.
Flack to some other officer. Mr. Thomas, who was on duty at
the theatre, was sent for, and he instantly went in quest of the
fugitive, and succeeded in tracing him to the house of Mr.
Gibbs, the stationer, in Great Newport-street, where, on leav-
ing the office, he had gone, and calling for pen, ink, and
paper, wrote a letter to Mr. Minshull, and forwarded it to him
by a boy, to whom he paid sixpence. The letter stated that it
was quite a mistake, as he should be able to show, that he did
not like to disgrace himself and friends by being in custody,
and therefore he had taken leave of absence. Mr. Thomas now
lost all further trace, but this morning there is reason to believe
he has some clue to his retreat.

The prisoner is the same individual who, a short time since,
favoured Mr. Wassail, of Pickett place, with a visit.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWCASTLE RACES.

WEDNESDAY. —The Northumberland PI ate of 100 sovs.
for horses of all ages, added to a handicap sweepstakes
of 15 soya., 10 f.. Two
Mr. Order's br. c. Tomboy, by Jerry 1
Mr. Surtee's b. f. Maid of Melrose 2
Colonel Cradock's b. colt, brother to Homer 3

The Silver Cup, value 60 guineas, given by the coporation
of Newcastle, added to a sweepstakes of b guineas each
p.p. Ht.atstwo miles each. 11 subs.

Lord Elcho's br. h. Phillips 3 1 1
Colonel Cradock's b. f. by Jerry 1 2 2
Sir J. Boswell's b. g. Craigmiller 2 3 3
Mr. Walker's b. f. Maid of Melrose 4 4 dr.