Housebreaking, Stealing from the Person and from Dwellings.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XVI, Issue 23, 16 November 1892, Page 187

Housebreaking, Stealing from the Person and from Dwellings.

Auckland. —Charles O Alar a Hart, Remuera, reports that, about midnight on the 17th September last, ho was assaulted by three men in Customs Street East, and robbed of his watch (since recovered), a pair of new blucher-boots, size 9, nailed and tipped ; a crimean-shirt, and 10s. or 12s. in silver. The watch was pledged on the 7th ultimo at John Mendoza’s pawn-office, Victoria Street, by a man who gave his name as Simpson, and address, Paeroa, Thames. He is about twentythree years of age, sft. Sin. or 9in. high, medium build, little or

no hair on face ; wore a sac-suit. Can be identified by pawnbroker. The second man is described as about forty years of age, sft. Sin. high, stout build, dark complexion, full dark beard. Third, low sized, stout build. Complainant is unable to identify any of the offenders.

Auckland. —Alfred O’Connor, coachman, reports stolen from the Government House Lodge, on the 31st ultimo, a new grey-tweed paget-coat, small size, two pockets behind, and one on outside of breast, light-brown buttons ; value £3 10s. Identifiable. Slight suspicion is attached to James Evans, alias Edwards, for whose description see Police Gazette, 1892, pages 133 and 185.

Auckland. —Wong Gong, Wakefield Street, reports that, between 7 and 10 p.m. on the Ist instant, his shop was broken into, and a gilt albert-chain, links fin. long, connected by short ones, value 7s. Gd., and£l 2s. 3d. in silver and coppers, stolen. Entrance effected by means of a duplicate key.

Auckland. George Race and William Pollock, bakers, Pitt Street, report that, between 7.45 and 10.30 p.m. on the 7th instant, their dwelling was broken into, and £B, the property of the former, and a double-bladed pocketknife, with black-bone handle, value 25., the property of the latter, stolen.

Russell. —W. J. Walsh, Postmaster, Opua, reports that, during the night of the 31st ultimo, the office was broken into, and the following stolen : A small japanned cash-box, minus till, containing a green-coloured stamping-pad, pencils, penholders, &c. ; and a wooden drawer (taken from the desk), 21in. by 18in. by 4in., fixed with four wooden cups, containing a post-office tape, 6ft. long, marked “ Chesterman’s Patent Constantia,” and JC in a scroll; thirty-five penny postal cards, some old New Zealand stamps, a Eijian stamp, large ink-eraser, pens, &c.; value £1 Is.; the property of the Government. Entrance effected by smashing a windowsash with a mattock, which was found on the floor.

New Plymouth. —France Carthew reports that, about 9 p.m. on the 29th ultimo, in Devon Street, a man dressed in Volunteer uniform, and riding a small-sized horse, presented a revolver at him, demanding his money and valuables, upon which complainant gave him a silver lever open-faced watch, maker Mark, No. 4760, value £5; and three three-'penhy-bits. Offender then rode off and stopped two other men, but got nothing from them. He then pranced up and down the street for a short time, and disappeared. Although seen by a number of people, no further description of him can be given.

Otaki. —David John Dick reports stolen from his tent, between the 23rd and 29th ultimo, a silver Geneva huntingwatch, maker Russell, No. 10042, regulating-pin broken, seconds-hand gone, and back case loose, attached was a steel chain, large and small round links alternately, and a brass watch-key stamped “ J. Young ; ” value £2.

Wellington. Flora Graupner, of Williamson’s Opera Company, reports stolen from her bedroom, at the Royal Oak Hotel, on the 27th ultimo, a ladies’ gold dress-ring, single diamond, claw - setting, “Jack” engraved inside; value £25.

Wellington. —William Liddy, shoemaker, Upper Cuba Street, reports stolen from his shop, on the 25th or 26th ultimo, a wooden last, measuring-stick, small notch near joint; two iron punches, six awl-blades, and a quantity of french-chalk and brass rivets ; value 13s. 2d.

\Wellington. —Violet Varley, of Williamson’s Opera Compay, from the bathroom of the Club Hotel, l the/ a gold liorse-shoe brooch, set with amotfuAand sapphires, “V from R ” engraved on inside. Wa doubtful, as it is considered probable that complainant et it while out driving on the previous day.

Wellington. —Herbert Bowen Bridges, journalist, reports stolen from him, on the night of the 10th instant, a gentlemen’s gold Geneva open-faced watch, “H. B. Bridges” on inside of dome, ?g on case ; value £3.

Dunedin. Francis Moore, traveller for Mason and Struthers, Christchurch, reports stolen from his bedroom at the City Hotel, Dunedin, on the 30th ultimo, a blue-serge sac-coat, nearly new ; a small brown-leather handbag, and a pocket-book, a railway-ticket, and sundry papers ; value £3 17s. 6d.

Dunedin.— Thomas Myall is charged on warrant with having, at Wain’s Hotel, on the 2nd instant, in company with two others (now in custody), assaulted and robbed Wil-

liam Watson of 19s. 3d. Description: A native of the colony, a tanner, twenty-two years of age, sft. llin. high, medium build, dark complexion hair and eyes, slight dark moustache ; associates with spielers, and frequents brothels. (For further description see Police Gazette, 1892, page 125.) Complainant is a fisherman, residing at Port Chalmers.

Christchurch. —Mary Morrigan, cook, Scotch Stores Hotel, High Street, reports stolen from her bedroom, between the 24th and 28th ultimo, a ladies’ silver Geneva huntingwatch, No. 4367, maker unknown ; a long fine gold chain, 9-carat, long links joined by several small ones, and a redleather purse, oblong shape, about 4in. by fastens with a brass clasp ; value £3 7s. Identifiable. ,

(See Police Gazette, 1892, page 182.)

Westport. —Stealing Frederick Sinclair’s watch: The suspect, Patrick James McGarril, has been arrested by Constable T. A. Godfrey, Denniston Police, and sentenced to four months’ imprisonment. Watch recovered.

Timaru. —Morris Salek, pawnbroker, reports stolen from off a counter, during an auction-sale, on the 27th ultimo, a lady’s gold Geneva keyless hunting-watch, No. 12275; white dial, case risen with flowers ; value £3.

Oamaru.— Qfhffiert dnlnsston, Ure Street,/xoports stolen froni hfti anrL 27th pair of bluinfi-rp/yHa troupers, pockets, wai/|

Gore. —Robert Buchanan, farmer, reports that, on the 27th ultimo, his hut was broken into, and a £1 note and Bs. Gd. in silver stolen. Suspicion attached to a man, name unknown, who was seen to enter complainant’s gate. Description : Thirty-five to forty years of age, sft. 7in. high, stiff-set build, erect walk, supposed shaved except moustache ; dressed in a brown coat, dark trousers, and black-felt hat; carried a parcel in a red handkerchief. Said to have left by train on the same day. His identification is doubtful.

Mataura. —Ernest Le Petit, railway-surfaceman, reports that, on the 28th ultimo, his hut was broken into, and three £1 notes and 12s. Gd. in silver stolen.

Invercargill. —Jabez Lyons, butcher, Powelltown, reports stolen from outside his shop-door, on the 25th ultimo, a gentlemen’s brown macintosh, dolman-make, one side looks like indiarubber, a few small holes in it; value 15s. Identifiable.

Invercargill. —Peter Bell, miner, Tay Street, reports stolen from him, while drunk, at the Park View Hotel, on the 27th or 28th ultimo, one £5 note on the Bank of New Zealand, twenty-one £1 notes, bank unknown, and a gentlemen’s gold signet-ring, stone of reddish colour with two dark spots near it, has been welded. Complainant suspects Annie Mary Blackmore, a prostitute, with whom ho had been drinking, but the case is considered doubtful.