Stealing Otherwise than from the Person or from Dwellings.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 13, 30 June 1880, Page 109

Stealing Otherwise than from the Person or from Dwellings.

(See Police Gazette, 1880, page 99.) James Walker, charged with the larceny as a bailee of a saddle, the property of Cornelius Dempsey, has been arrested by Constable John Burrow, Waverley Police, and the charge dismissed.

Stolen between the 29th and 31st ultimo, from the premises of H. J. Hall, at Riccarton, near Christchurch, a white-water-proof coat, “ R. A. Hall ” or “R. Hall ” marked on collar, considerably worn, value £1; a small rough blue [overcoat, well worn, value 10s.; and a frying-pan, bow handle with hook, enamelled inside, value ss. Identifiable. Suspicion attached to John Kelly. (For his description see Police Gazette, 1880, page 86.)

Stolen during the night of the 29th ultimo, from the premises of George L. Death, at Riccarton, near Christchurch, a nearly-new black tin bucket, about 15 inches high, with roundiron handle, value 7s. 6d.; and a carriage-rug, crimson on one side and spotted like a leopard on the other side, value £l. Doth identifiable. Suspicion attached to John Kelly. (For his description see Police Gazelle, 1880, page 86.)

Stolen between the Bth and 11th instant, from the platform of the railway station at Herbert, a 5-gallon drum of sperm oil; the property of Alexander Aitcliison ; value £1 ss. Identification doubtful.

Supposed stolen on the 15th ultimo, at Papatoitoi, a black-and-tan cattle-dog, answers to the name of Spring the property of Mr. Buttle. Identifiable.

Stolen about the 10th instant, at Ravcnsbourne, two planks, 18 feet long, 8 inches wide, and 3 inches thick ; the property of the Dunedin Harbour Board ; value 15s. Identifiable.

Stolen about the sth instant, from the stable of Dr. John David Frankish, at Christchurch, a dark liver-and-white cocker spaniel dog, about five months old ; a number of liver-coloured spots on fore legs and nose ; answers to the name “Trigger; ” value £3. Identifiable.

Stolen during tho night of tho 16th instant, from the trap of Valentine Shott, at the Upper Hutt, a gig-whip, since recovered, and six or seven umbrella-handles.

Stolen on the 17th instant, from off a horse at Ashburton, a nearly-new black-waterproof coat, torn at back and

repaired; the property of John Smithcr • value £2, Identifiable.

Supposed stolen on the 17th instant, from the railwaystation at Greytown, a light canvas bag marked JC over C, containing 421 b. of tobacco; the property of John Dooley; value about £B.

Stolen on the 19th instant, from Halifax Street, Blenheim, a yellow-oilskin coat with red-paint stain on left sleeve, and a pair of yellow-oilskin leggings; the property of Frederick Brown ; value £1 6s. Identifiable.

Stolen between tho 12th and 14th instant, from the new railway bridge, at Hamilton East, a 5-gallon oil-can containing 1 cwt. of 9-inch spikes; the property of Hunt and White ; value £1 10s.

Stolen between the Bth and 18th instant, at Carterton, 3,300 white-pine shingles, with corners turned up; the property of Hamilton Wylie. Identification doubtful.

Stolen between the 9th and 12tli instant, at Ngaruawahia, a cross-cut saw, 6 feet long, every third tooth set straight; the property of JohnMagner; value 15s. Identifiable.

Stolen on the 19th instant, at Adelaide Road. Wellington, a cross-cut hand-saw, maker Robert Sorley, jun., “ Montgomery ” stamped on tho handle ; the property of John Montgomery ; value 7s. 6d. Identifiable.

(See Police Gazette, 1880, page 89.) Tiie indiarubber carriage-rug, the property of Henry Sowtell, reported stolen at Christchurch, has been recovered.

Stolen between the 14th and 17th instant, from a shed in Deo Street, Invercargill, a smiths’ new vice, 491 b.; the property of Richard Speirs; value £1 15s. Identifiable.

Stolen on the 19th instant, from the stable of. Charles Fairwcather, Tay Street, Invercargill, a nearly-new white mackintosh, with throe outside pockets, a button off left side ; value £l.

(See Police Gazette, ISBO, page 100.) The blankets, &c., tho properly of John Campbell, reported stolen from the Lee Stream Road-works, have been recovered.

Stolen about the 11th instant, from the premises of John Thorn, Kilmore Street, Christchurch, threo bricklayers’ trowels, one 13-inch blade, another 10-inch blade, and the third 4-inch blade, all scratched across the blade near handle; value 13s. Identifiable. ,

Stolen during tho night of the 6th instant, at Alexandra-, a 200-lb. bag of flour ; the property of Patrick Morrissey ; value £1 10s.