New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

against Arthur Aaronson, who claims to be Benjamin Sachs, now being held by the police, according to John C. Loomis, president of the Commercial Trust Co.,, who was re- sponsible for his arrest. MT. Loomis was advised this morning by the w. J. Burns detective agency on behalf of the American Bankers associa- tion, that the man is wanted in diff ferent parts of the country and that operatives from the Burns agency would be in the city today with evil necessary to see that he did not elude them again.
 Accused As Joseph Cohen
 One of the places he is suspected of having jumped bail is Johnstown, Pa, according to statement pub lished in the American Bankers As- sociation Journel for August, 1926. Under the title Fake Factory Buyer Scores Again" the journal, under two photographs resembling the man held here. states as follows:
 Aaron Aronowitz is again busy, this time assuming the alias of Jo- seph Cohen. Aronowitz. whose true name we believe to be Herbert Grossman, is a smart operator work ing an attractive scheme that is the subject of numerous warnings In past issues of this supplement. In articles appearing on page 4, of the January. 1926. and page of the December. 1924, issues, his alluring method of procedure was explained, but his recent activities prompt an- other warning.
 "Aronowitz usually claims to be 0 member of a reputable concern in a distant city, and is in town for the purpose of selecting site where his company intends building another plant. Using a local realtor or Chamber of Commerce in his ap- proach, Aronowitz is invariably en- tertained during negotiations as a welcome purchaser of the property. In due time he secures an introduc- tion to a local bank. after which he opens an account, using bogus cashiers check for his initial deposit. The check is for a large sum, rang ing from s5,000 to $35,000 and is drawn against before collection. Un- der the name of Joseph Cohen, this crook recently operated in Virginia and succeeded in securing several thousand dollars worth of Liberty bonds, of the fourth issue for s1,00o each.
 If member banks would bear In mind that sound banking practice re- quires complete investigation and the refusal to advance cash on un- collected items, they will save losses from attacks of criminals of this type A wire to the issuing bank will determine its invalidity. prevent loss and should also result in the criminals apprehension.
 "Aronowitz is described as 30 years of age, feet, g inches tall weighs 135 pounds. slight built, medium dark complexion, blue eyes, dark chestnut hair. This man is badly wanted for bail jumping in Johnstown, Penn., and in other cities for passing bogus checks. Should you recognize him or know of his whcreabout detain him and im- mediately notify your local police and this department" ...
 "Alias Harold Lloyd"
 Seven times the American Bank ers' Association Journal has issued warning against the same man, ac- cording to an article appearing in the January issue. which mentions five others besides the above and the following: ...
 Aaron Aronowitz, alias Harold Lloyd. who was arrested on our agents identification several months ago, has forfeited his bail and dis appeared. In the light of past rec ords his freedom can only suggest the possibility of renewed depreda- tions against banks.
 Tn this connection member banks might bear in mind that he is a dangerous operator and one to be on the alert for. We call attentions to warnings issued in the May. Sep tember and December, 1924, and February and June, 1925, SUD- pliments.
 "Aronowitz geenrally passes as a representative of reputable manu- featuring concern, eudeavoring to purchase property to establish a branch factory. He interests local realtor in his proposition, Is usually