Housebreaking, Stealing from the Person, &c.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXV, Issue 24, 20 November 1901, Page 269

Housebreaking, Stealing from the Person, &c.

Ponsonby (Auckland). William John Deeble, butcher* reports that on the 4th instant his dwelling was broken into* and the following stolen: A ladies’ls carat gold ring with sapphire, three small diamonds on each side, set in gold leaf, E.D. engraved on inside; a ladies’ silver English lever hunting-watch, E.D. engraved on back; a 9-carat gold bracelet, with padlock, jubilee sovereign, and gold nugget attached ; two 18-carat gold shirt-studs, 15s. in silver, a sovereign, two half-crowns dated 1817, a shilling dated 1816, five or six coppers, and three or four halfpennies with rose,

thistle, and shamrock stamped on some of them; a halfdollar, a quarter-dollar, and several other coins: value, £l6 13s. Identifiable, except money.

Newton (Auckland). —John Wylie, groom for Dr. Lewis, reports stolen from his bedroom, on the 9th instant, a pair of dark-tweed trousers, a pair of braces, a blue-cotton shirt, five linen collars, six linen handkerchiefs, a pair of gloves, a pillow-slip with “Dr. Lewis’’ on it, and ss. in silver; value, £2 13s. 2d. Identifiable.

Mount Roskill Road (Auckland). —Arthur Bridgman, draper, reports that on the 10th instant his dwelling was broken into, and the following stolen : A ladies’ open-faced silver Geneva watch, “ Myrtle Bridgman ” engraved on the inside of case ; a silver bracelet with gold leaves, a plain silver bracelet, six white-linen handkerchiefs, and a crocodile purse : value, £4 Bs. 6d. Watch only identifiable.

Devonport. —William John Walker, clerk, reports that on the 9th instant his dwelling was broken into, and a blackribbon watch-guard with imitation-gold bands stolen; value, 6s. Identification doubtful. Suspicion attaohed to a man, name unknown, supposed colonial, about twenty-two years of age, about 5 ft. 7in. high, clean-shaved, medium build; dressed in dark coat and vest, light trousers, and straw hat with dark band; dissipated appearance, bad teeth, fishy look about the eyes; clothes well worn.

Devonport. — Charles Lansdowne, labourer, reports that on the 9oh instant his dwelling was broken into, and 14s. in coppers and a silver fruit-knife with pearl handle stolen; value, £1 4s. Knife identifiable. Suspicion attached to man, name unknown. For description see preceding paragraph.

Ellerslie. —William Alfred Smith reports that on the 2nd instant bis dwelling was broken into, and the following stolen : A ladies’ gold albert, with a small gold cross attached ; a gun-metal watch; a silver chain, with silver medal, “ H. M. Smith ” and “ S.J.C., 1898,” on it; twelve ladies’ linen handkerchiefs, “J. Smith” on them; and a silk handkerchief with “ H. M. Smith ” on it: value, £5 10s. Identifiable. Suspicion attached to John Francis O'Keefe, alias Keefe alias George Miller. Description: A native of New Zealand, a labourer, twenty-two years of age, 5 ft. 9 in. high, slight build, dark hair, fresh, freckled complexion, small mouth, irregular teeth, clean-shaved except dark moustache, narrow face; dressed in blue-serge suit and straw bat. (See Police Gazette, 1898, page 31.)

Ellerslie. —James Knox, gardener, reports that on the 2nd instant his dwelling was broken into, and the following stolen : A gold ring set with two red stones (one of them missing) and a small diamond ; two shillings, a hole in each of them: value, £1 2s. Identifiable. Suspicion attached to Francis O'Keefe, alias Keefe, alias George Miller. (See preceding paragraph.)

Whitianga. —William Henry Laycock reports that on the 2nd or 3rd instant the bar of his hotel was broken into, and the following stolen : Eight bottles of Haig and Haig and four bottles Apex whisky, four bottles Hennessey’s one-star brandy, four bottles of sarsaparilla, and two brown rugs with red and green stripes ; value, £9 10s. Rugs only identifiable. Suspicion attached to Arthur Shannon, colonial, labourer, about twenty-nine years of age, about 5 ft. 10in. high, slight build, thin pale face, clean-shaved except large brown moustache ; generally wears dark clothes and hard blackfelt hat; is quarrelsome and fond of drink.

(See Police Gazette, 1901, pages 134 and 161.)

Otaki. —Theft from Charles A. Hooper: The watch has been recovered by Constable H. J. Cattanach, Wellington police, and traced to the possession of Daniel Morris. Case dismissed.

Otaki. Edwin Samuel Rainbow, licensee Manakau Hotel, reports stolen from his bedroom, on the 14th instant, a silver lever hunting-watch, No. 122755, maker W. Ehrhardt, and a Bengal razor ; value, £3 16s. Identifiable.

Wellington. —Harry Lee, care of Mr. Riddiford, Lower Hutt, reports stolen from the bar of the Post Office Hotel, on the 4th instant, a ladies’ double-reined bridle ; double headstall with red forehead-band, square nickel buckles; snaffle bit with large rings: value, £1 7s. 6d. Identifiable.

(See Police Gazette, 1901, page 182.)

Wellington. —Theft from the Empire Hotel of cape and coats, the property of Captain Lewin, M. Woods, and M. Greenhough : James Melwood has been arrested for the theft of the above articles by Detective J. Cassells and ActingDetective A. Cameron, Wellington police. Property not recovered.

Wellington South. —Charles Hewston, butcher, care of Barber and Co., reports stolen from him, when asleep in Newtown Park on the 9th instant, a gentlemen’s gold English lever hunting-watch, No. 65509, maker Jenness, Wellington, C. H. scratched on inside of case ; value, £lO.

Clyde Quay (Wellington). Mary Holford, No. 8, Caroline Street, reports stolen from her dwelling, on the 29th ultimo, a heavy plain 18-carat gold wedding-ring ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —Thomas McNaught, farmer, Amberley, reports stolen from him, on the Bth instant, a gentlemen’s gold hunting lever watch, number unknown, “Thomas McNaught ” engraved on inside of case, a silver curbpastern chain attached; also four sovereigns. Suspicion attached to a man, name unknown, who was with complainant, and offered a watch for sale the following evening. Description : About twenty-eight years of age, aboutsft. 6 in. high, medium build, fair hair and complexion, clean-shaved except fair moustache; dressed in black-vicuna suit and straw' hat with black band. Identification doubtful.

Christchurch.— James R. Patterson, traveller, No. 22, Brandon Street, Wellington, reports stolen from his bedroom, in Warner’s Hotel, Christchurch, on the 4th or sth instant, a brown Gladstone bag, J.R.P. in white letters on it, containing a heavy blue-serge thread suit, a browngreen serge thread suit, several white shirts and handkerchiefs with “J. R. Patterson” on them, a pair of fine drawers, socks, a pair of old brown-leather shoes, kid lined, and an old dressing-case containing a razor, soap-dish, shaving-brush, and studs; value, £ls. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —H. A. Beauchamp, auctioneer, Cashel Street, reports stolen from the verandah of his house, on the 12th ultimo, a gentlemen’s Kent bicycle, black-enamelled frame, turned-down handles, dent on left pedal, number unknown ; value, £lO. The wheels of the bicycle have been found in a gorse hedge by two boys, but the frame is still missing.

St. Albans. —John William Archer, blacksmith, reports that on the Ist instant his dwelling was broken into, and the following stolen: A gold open-faced Geneva lever watch, No. 312; a silver hunting lever watch, E. S. engraved on case ; a keyless nickel open-faced Geneva watch, No. 49037 ; an 18-carat gold, ladies’ short chain with gold key ; a gentlemen’s composition watch-chain with greenstone pendant; a nickel watch-chain ; a sovereign-case with gold and blaokbraid chain; a gentlemen’s gold ring with raised top, “J. W ” engraved on it; a ladies’ gold engagement-ring, setwith sapphires ; a ladies’ gold ring, three stones missing ; a ladies’ gold ring, set with diamond (missing) ; a set of 18-carat gold studs and sleeve-links, set with amethysts; a set of bone studs ; a gold heart-shaped pendant; a gold locket with two photos inside; a 9-carat gold long neckchain, fine pattern ; a silver coin, and a quantity of foreign copper coins : value, £34. Identifiable.

Dunedin. —Alfred Silver, carpenter, 171, Castle Street, reports stolen from a box in his bedroom, on the 7th instant, two £5 notes, three £1 notes, and £2 10s. in gold; a bluevicuna coat and vest, maker Jarvis, Dunedin ; a German open-faced lever watch, A. S. scratched on inside case ; a long-link silver ohain, a razor with carved black handle, and a pair of boots : value, £2l 10s. Identifiable, except money. Suspicion attached to a man named Bruce, who shared the room with complainant. Description: A signwriter or decorator, tweDty-six years ot age, 5 ft. 5 in. high, thin build, small fair moustache, fair hair; dressed in blue-serge suit. He left on the 7th instant, saying he was going to work for the Union Company at Port Chalmers, but attempted to get a passage to Durban.

Dunedin. —Sarah Little reports stolen from the safe in the bar of the Universal Hotel, Maclaggan Street, on the 9th instant, £6O in notes, gold, and silver; about £lO in cheques, one (No. 26432) for £2 and one for £l, drawn by James Williams, payable to self ; one (No. 30441) for £3 155., drawn by Miohael Fitzgerald, payable to self—all on the National Bank of New Zealand ; and other cheques for small amounts : total stolen, £7O.

(See Police Gazette, 1901, page 262.)

Dunedin. Theft from Robert B. Paterson, at the Wingatui races : William and Susan Watt have been arrested for this offence by Detectives T. Livingstone and R. Marsack, Christchurch police, and William Watt committed fcr trial; Susan Watt discharged. Offender changed a £SO note at Christchurch, and three £SO notes were found concealed in his box by Constable J. Kennedy, Dunedin police.

North-east Valley (Dunedin). Thomas Lamont, labourer, reports stolen from his dwelling, on the sth instant, a ladies’ small gold brooch with greenstone sst in centre ; value, £l. Identifiable.

Ravensbourne. —Wilbert Pearce, storekeeper, reports that on the 27th ultimo his dwelling was broken into and the following stolen: A ladies’ silver hunting Geneva watch, “ E. Richards ” on inside of case ; a ladies’ gold albert chain, knob at end; a plain gold keeper-ring, G. P. engraved on it; a gold ring, had three rubies in centre ; a gold ring set with diamond in centre, two pearls missing; a girl's imitationgold bangle; a chamios-leather purse, containing about £2 in silver ; and a Post-Office Savings-Bank book, with “ Wilbert H. S. Pearce ”on the cover: value, £ls. Identifiable.

(See Police Gazette, 1901, page 262.) Woodhaugh. —Andrew Hogg’s watch, chain, and locket have been recovered ; not stolen.