Stolen.

Canterbury Police Gazette, Volume IX, Issue 4, 1 April 1871, Page 13

Stolen.

Stolen, on the 2nd ultimo, from the stable of Samuel Needham, Christchurch, a small light harness patent leather collar, opens at the top, newly lined ; identifiable.

During the night of the Bth ult. a horse, the property of John Clarke, was stolen from a piece of grass land in Lichfield street, where the animal was tethered, the rope having been cut. Horse described as a bright bay gelding, aged, 15 hands high, star on forehead, indistinct brand on near shoulder, shod all round; identifiable.

Between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the 20th ult., the dwelling of Jane Malcolm, of South town belt, was broken into, and the following property stolen therefrom: —Two feather pillows, one pair white double blankets, soiled spot in centre; one pair of sheets, one of them with a seam in centre, and a hole near seam ; one counterpane, soiled at one end; six small silver spoons, six nearly new knives and forks, with black handles ; a white flannel petticoat, with “ Jane Malcolm” worked in red cotton on band ; a black watered marine petticoat, two cutglass tumblers, two books, viz. : —“ The Fiery Cross,” and “ Hunted to Death.” All identifiable.

Stolen, from Turton’s Hotel, Ashburton, on the night of the 17th ult., anew light-coloured leather pocketbook, the property of W. 11.

Simpson (since recovered), containing a £1 note, half-a-crown, and a promissory note for £l9, drawn by H. Money, in favour of W. H. Simpson, endorsed by James Wilson, payable on 11th April inst., at Mr. Money’s, Mount Ida, Otago. Promissory note identifiable. From circumstances that have transpired since the alleged theft it is thought probable that Simpson did not lose the property.

Stolen, on the 25th ult., from the Irwell Hotel, Selwyn, a cheque, the property of David Wilson, of Leeston, for the sum of £7 10s. The cheque (since recovered) was presented to the landlady of the “ George and Dragon,” Templeton, by two men, known as James Cunnack, and Bill Ward. The first of these has been arrested. Ward, alias “ Bill the Bricks,” is described as 33 years of age, sft. 7in. high, swarthy complexion ; beard, whiskers, and moustache inclined to be sandy; wore dark brown hat, blue serge shirt, moleskin trousers, and laceup boots; carried a blue blanket swag. Supposed to have gone towards the Kakaia, by Selwyn. He is known in the Ashburton and neighbourhood, Leeston, Selwyn, Northern and Hurunui districts, where he has been employed at labouring work.

Stolen from the dwelling of Airs. W. M‘Pherson, Port Lyttelton, a silver dessert fork and spoon; date of loss not known. Fanny Worgan, a servant at the house, is suspected of the theft. Property identifiable.

Police Gazette. —You. IX., No. 4,

Stolen, during the night of the Ist inst., from a paddock in Chester street east, a red and white spotted short-horned heifer, 20 months old, very fat and square built, branded S on off' rump; identifiable. The animal is the property of Mr. E. C. J. Stevens, who offers a reward of £lO for her recovery, and the conviction of the offender.