Forgery.

Canterbury Police Gazette, Volume I, Issue 3, 1 October 1863, Page 9

Forgery.

Vide ‘ Police Gazette,’ Ist August, 1863 ; page 2. The warrant for the arrest of Hadarezer Henry Stone, and attested copy of depositions, have been received, and are now at the Commissioner’s Office, Christchurch.

The offender is believed to have gone to Nelson, or Riverton, near Invercargill, where he has a brother living, or will probably endeavour to get to the West Coast. There are several charges of forgery against him in Sydney. He is about 30 years of age, 5 ft. 4 in. high, is a very small, delicate person, of a shy, awkward, and sneaking manner, and very inquisitive ; dark brown hair —almost black ; full beard and moustache, has lost the sight of left eye, but this is only noticeable by a small scar on pupil; walks with a particularly quick step, and without straightening his knees much; he is well educated, a B.A. of Cambridge, dresses well, and has the manner and appearance of a gentleman ; will in all probability practise as a surveyor, for which he has lately qualified himself and purchased instruments; or he may write for a newspaper. An accomplice, named William Dance, against whom there is a charge of forgery, and who has been with Hadarezer Henry Stone as a servant or clerk, and is supposed to have been also employed by him in putting off other forgeries, may probably accompany him. A warrant is also expected to issue at Sydney for this man’s apprehension. He is about 25 years of age, middle stature, florid complexion, black bushy moustache (otherwise clean shaved), dark hair, gentlemanly appearance, dressed in dark clothes and black hat.

Vide ‘ Police Gazette,’ September 1, 1863 ; page 4. From information received from Otago Police, it appears the offender M‘Lean ,alias M‘Cann,was apprehended at Oamaru on some charge, but discharged before information could have reached the Police of the offences with which he is charged in the above reference. He then went towards Dunedin, where he has been recently seen. —16,9,63.