Housebreaking, Stealing from the Person, &c.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXIV, Issue 25, 5 December 1900, Page 268

Housebreaking, Stealing from the Person, &c.

Auckland. —Shirley Baker, Symond Street, reports that between the 13th August and 14th ultimo his dwelling was broken into and the following stolen: Two silver-plated entree-dishes with covers, three glass vases with silver stands, a silver tray, a portable boiler, a wringer, and three damask tablecloths ; total value, £ll. Identifiable.

Surrey Hills (Auckland).— Lewis Miller (care Hellaby and Co.) reports stolen, about August last, a gold ring, heart design, L.M. engraved in centre; value, £3. Identifiable. Suspicion attached to Charles Waterton, about twenty-two years of age, 5 ft. 3 in. high, medium build, brown hair, fair complexion, clean-shaved, has a jockey appearance. Is now employed by Mr. Sohiska, Freeman’s Bay.

Devonport (Auckland.) Alexander John Grattan reports that on the 16th ultimo his hotel was broken into and the following stolen : A bottle of House of Commons and a bottle of Thorne’s Scotoh whisky, and about ss. in mixed silver. Not identifiable.

Whangarei. —Du Puy Howard Reynolds reports that between the Ist and 30th September last his dwelling was broken into and the following stolen: A ladies’ side-saddle, about two years in wear, hogskin seat, front of flaps worked, steel stirrup-irons, no foot-pad, the lower pommel is more than usually bent. Value, £5.

Karangahake. Thomas Keohan, bootmaker, Waikino, reports stolen from the passage of the Karangahake Hotel, on the 25th October last, a brown-leather portmanteau, medium size, containing a cretonne tea-cosy, six white shirts, a morning coat; six white collars, turned down, large size ; a double-breasted brown-tweed coat, a pair of dark trousers, a photo of his son, also references from Mr. J. J. Rolf and Mr. Hogg, M.H.R.: total value, £lO. Suspicion attached to Thomas O'Brien, about 5 ft. 9 in. high, medium build, about forty-five years of age, fresh complexion, dark moustache and side whiskers ; dressed in grey clothes and soft-felt hat.

Herbertville. —Charles Johnston, labourer, reports stolen from his whare at Akitio, on the 25th ultimo, a gentlemen’s silver lever hunting-watch, “Kinder and Son” on dial; a gold open-faced watch, maker and number unknown; a ladies’ gold open-faced watch, gold dial, maker unknown ; and a new meerschaum pipe, straight stem, and amber mouthpiece with silver ferrule: value, £lO. Identifiable. Suspicion attached to Godfrey Olsen, who was employed at Mr. Handyside’s station for a few days. Description: A native of Sweden, a sailor, eighteen years of age, about 5 ft. 8 in. high, fair hair and complexion ; dressed in blue-coloured clothes; very foreign accent.

Feilding. —Jerry O’Meara, hotelkeeper, Masterton, reports stolen from him in the Empire Hotel, on the 30th ultimo, a silver hunting chronograph watch, No. 37770; a gold albert chain with long plain links, “ 15-carat ” stamped on each link ; and a heart-shaped greenstone pendant with gold band: value, £ls.

(See Police Gazette, 1900, page 256.) Wanganui. —Theft from J. G. Sharpe: The cheque for £6 4s. 6d. and the chamois-leather purse were found in a railway-carriage at New Plymouth on the 21st ultimo, together with a black-leather pocket-book containing papers and a fishing license ; two other purses were also found, one of them containing a railway-ticket belonging to 0. E. Beetham, and the other contained a letter addressed to Mr. Palmer, of the State Farm, Momahaki. Two supposed spielers travelled by the train, and were at Palmerston North when the theft was committed, in company with a third man : First, about twenty-eight years of age, 5 ft. 5 in. high, medium build, clean-shaved ; dressed in black clothes, black hard hat, tan boots, white shirt, turned-down collar, and black bow-tie. Second : About twenty-two years of age, sft. 6in. high, heavy fair moustache; dressed in light-fawn-coloured coat and vest, light-coloured trousers, and brown soft-felt hat. Third : About twenty-five years of age, stoutish build, dark hair, small dark moustache; dressed in dark clothes, and dark hard-felt hat. Said to be making south again from New Plymouth.

Palmerston North. —D. T. Poulson, farmer, Wanganui reports stolen from him at Palmerston North Railwaystation, on the 15th ultimo, a brown-leather pocket-book containing three or four £1 notes, numbers unknown, and a cheque for £1 7s. 6d. on the Bank of Australasia, Wanganui, drawn by A. Corry in favour of D. T. Poulson.

(See Police Gazette, 1900, page 240.) Greytown North. —Colin Kempton, charged with theft from William Collins, has been arrested by Constable Charles Mellsop, Masterton police, and committed to Burnham Industrial School: gun recovered.

Greytown North. —Mary Moynihan reports stolen from her hotel, between the 19th and 27th ultimo, a waterproof rug, plaid lining, silver plate in centre outside ; 4 yards cream Valenciennes lace: value, £2 165.: a 51b. box Suratura tea, a silver toast-rack with five divisions, a green amber and maroon striped silk shawl, and a purse, about 4 in. long, containing a half-sovereign, a half-crown, and a threepennypiece : total value, £l2 14s. 9d. Suspicion attached to James Burns, rouseabout at* the hotel, about 5 ft. 6 in. high, about twenty-six years of age, medium build, fair hair, small fair moustache ; dressed in new greenish-coloured tweed suit, brown hat, and tan boots.

Lower Hutt. —Edward Morgan, Central Hotel, reports stolen from him at the Hutt Raceoourse, on the 24th ultimo, a brown-leather purse fastened with elastic band, containing one £5 note, two £1 notes, numbers unknown, and 2s. in silver. Suspicion attached to a man, name unknown, who was standing beside complainant; he is described as between twenty and thirty years of age, about 5 ft. 4 in. or 5 in. high, medium build, short dark beard and moustaohe, wearing dark clothes and hard black hat. Identifiable.

Wellington. —Emily Dawson, No. 7, Brougham Street, reports stolen from her at the wharf on the arrival of the s.s. “ Delphio,” on the 21st ultimo, anew brown-leather purse with two compartments, containing 18s. in silver and some stamps. Purse identifiable.

Wellington. —George Reichardt, music-dealer, reports stolen from his bedroom, Searl’s Hotel, between the 21st October last and the 3rd ultimo, a pair men’s EDglishmade lace-up boots, size 7, 428 marked inside top of uppers, supposed marked “ Guaranteed hand made ” on the soles ; and a pair of slippers : value, £2 2s. The slippers were sold on the 6th ultimo to Annie Duncan, dealer, Tory Street, by a man (name unknown) about thirty years of age, about 5 ft. 8 in. high, slim build, fair complexion, supposed cleanshaved except fair moustache ; dressed in dark clothes, and black hard hat; appeared like a broken-down clerk. Supposed identifiable.

Wellington. —Charles Henry Deman, No. 8, Dock Street, reports stolen from him in the Opera House, on the 20th ultimo, a purse, containing two £1 notes, about 16s. in silver, and a deposit-receipt from the Bank of New Zealand, Te Aro, for £47.

Wellington. —Thomas Mills, stableman for Dr. Collins, reports stolen from his room, on the 15th ultimo, a silver Geneva lever watch, No. 4374 and 0800, the name “ Bird ” stamped on the case; value, £2 10s.

Wellington. Margaret Burt, Peatherston, reports stolen from her, in Willis Street, on the 24th ultimo, a brown-leather purse with three compartments, closed with clasp, containing two £1 notes and about 10s. in silver, and a greenstone brooch, about 2 in. long, value 15s. Suspicion attached to a man who was close to complainant when she felt a hand in her pocket; he is described as about 5 ft. 6 in. high, slight build, fair complexion, fair hair, very flat nose, soft brown-felt hat, and carried a walking-stick. Identifiable.

Wellington. —Eliza Inkpen reports stolen from No. 5, Macdonald Crescent, on the 2nd instant, a ladies’ gold band ring, “E. 1.” engraved on it; a ladies’ gold dress-ring set with three small diamonds, a sapphire at each side of diamonds; a plain gold brooch, 2in. by Jin.; and two silver salt-cellars: value, £5. Identifiable.

Thorndon Quay (Wellington).— Samuel Harper, assistant magazine-keeper, reports that on the 20th ultimo his dwelling was broken open, and the following stolen: Six £5 notes and five £1 notes on the Bank of New Zealand, numbers unknown ; five sovereigns; a gentlemen’s gold signetring with anchor engraved on it; a gold keeper-ring, chased, J.K. stamped on the inside; and a pair of oval-shaped plain gold links, value £2 3s. Rings and links indentifiable.

Manners Street (Wellington). —John Pool, labourer, reports stolen from him at the Opera House, on the 14th ultimo, a £1 note, six half-crowns, and a receipt from the Union Bank of Australia, Adelaide, for £SOO. Suspicion attached to a man who was standing beside him, about thirty years of age, 5 ft. 8 in. or 9 in. high, stout build, heavy moustache only, marked with small-pox. Was wearing a brown three-quarter overcoat.

Manners Street (Wellington).— James Patrick Morris, fireman, reports stolen from him in Tory Street, on the 26th or 27th ultimo, when drunk, a nearly-new Rotherham lever hunting-watch, number unknown, “J. P. Morris” engraved on back of case, value £5; and a ticket issued by W. Smart on the 27th ultimo for a watoh-chain pawned for £l.

Mount Cook (Wellington). —Alexander J. Rutherford reports stolen from his dwelling, Upper Hankey Street, between the Ist and 31st October last, a gentlemen’s 18-carat gold English lever hunting-watoh, light-coloured gold, profusely engraved on the outside of case, maker’s name or number unknown ; a long gold chain attached, “ 9-carat ” stamped on it, long links joined with a fanoy link : value, £l2 10s. Identifiable.

Mount Cook (Wellington). Paul Steen, No. 10, Tutchen Avenue, reports that at 1.45 a.m. on the Ist instant his dwelling was broken into. Mrs. Steen was awake, and, on lighting a candle, saw a man about 5 ft. 7 in. high, dressed in dark clothes and light shoes, run down the passage and through the back door. Entrance was effected by breaking the kitchen-window. Not identifiable. Nothing stolen.

Mount Cook (Wellington). —Charlotte Davis, No. 6, Nairn Street, reports that on the 2nd instant her dwelling was broken into and the following stolen : Two £1 notes, four sovereigns, and £1 4s. 6d. in silver ; a small half-hunting gold watch, No. 23225 ; a black-silk guard, with steel beads ; an 18-carat gold brooch, two swallows on gold bar, wings set in pearl ; a ladies’ 18-carat dress ring, half-hoop, set with three sapphires, claw setting (the ring has been cut, gold inserted a different colour): total value, £35 4s. 6d.

Newtown (Wellington), —John Carswell, No. 8, Minerva Street, reports stolen from his dwelling, on the 15th or 16th ultimo, a £1 note, two sovereigns, and three half-sovereigns.

Christchurch.— Thomas Raymond Jones, merchant, Wellington, reports stolen from him at the Christchurch Rail-way-station, on the 3rd ultimo, a brown-leather pouch, containing a return saloon ticket per s.s. “Tarawera” for Mr. and Mrs. Jones, dated 31st October, 1900.

Christchurch. —J. Griffiths, farmer, Tai Tapu, reports stolen from him at the show-grounds, on the 9th ultimo, a brown-leather purse, containing four £1 notes, bank and numbers unknown; a cheque for £2 10s., No. A 488662, on the Bank of Australasia, drawn by Charles Baynes in favour of Miss Baynes.

Ashburton. —H. S. Grange reports that, between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., 20th ultimo, some person broke into his hotel by pushing back the catch of an upstairs window, and entered the barmaid’s room. The occupant was disturbed, and the offender escaped without being identified, as the room was dark.

Glenavy. —William Henry Dray, labourer, reports stolen from bis bedroom in the Glencoe Hotel, between the Bth and 18th ultimo, an old double-cased verge watch, No. 199 ; value, £2. Suspicion attached to a boy named Charley , surname unknown, who occupied the same room, and left on the 10th ultimo. A colonial, about eighteen years of age, 5 ft. high, dark swarthy complexion, dark hair, deep-set eyes; dressed in dark-tweed sac suit, and dark-tweed cap. His father is said to work for Mr. Lane, cordial-manufacturer, Dunedin.

Winton. —George Reynolds, farmer, reports stolen from his bedroom on the 26th ultimo a cheque, No. 146582, on the Bank of New Zealand, Winton, for £2 18s., in favour of George Reynolds, signed John Looney; two £1 notes, a half-crown, and two coppers; also stolen, a£l Bank of Australasia note and a half-sovereign, the property of John O’Connor. Suspicion attached to a man seen prowling about the premises, supposed native of New Zealand, about twenty years of age, about sft. 7 in. high, dark hair, very small dark moustache ; dressed in dark-tweed coat and grey-tweed trousers ; rode a bicycle with steel rims.