Mail robbery. James Sibbert, a Messenger, charged with taking bank notes out of letters

ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.

JAMES SIBBERT, one of the Messengers to this Office, who is charged with having taken Bank Notes out of Letters, having absconded on Saturday Evening, the 27th of May last, in company with his Wife; whoever shall apprehend, or cause him to be apprehended, within one Month from the date hereof, will receive a reward of FIFTY POUNDS, immediately upon his commitment to prison, and the further sum of FIFTY POUNDS upon his conviction.

The said James Sibbert resided at No. 38, Elliott's-row, St. George's-Fields; is about 30 years of age, thin made, dark complexion, dark curly hair tied behind, is pitted with the small-pox, and is about 5 feet 10 inches in height; was dressed, when he absconded, in a brown coat, red striped waistcoat with green and white clouds, and a round hat. She was dressed in a Stormont gown, round made, long sleeves, black cloak trimmed all round with lace, and a black bonnet.

They had with them a dark coloured hair trunk, about three quarters of a yard long, quite new, and an old deal box.

ANTHONY TODD, FRANCIS FREELING, Joint Secretary.