PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4, 1 February 1911, Page 47

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Auckland. —30th December last, from CHARLES HAIN, sheep-drover, a sable and white collie dog, about four years old, answers to the name of Carlo, broad white ring round the neck broken a little on one side, broad head, small ears, white down the face, white breast, white paws, more white on one paw than the other; value, about £SO.

Auckland. — 29th October last, from JOHN RIGG-, while under the influence of liquor, a gentlemen’s double gold albert curb-pattern chain, silver medal attached with “ Buff Orpington, Ulveston, Barrow-in-Furness, England,” inscribed thereon, a George 111 guinea suspended from the centre of chain ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Auckland. Between 18th and 20th ultimo, from the cabin of HELEN CURTIN on the s.s. “ Mokoia,” between Gisborne and Auckland, a red-morocco jewel-box with silver handle, containing a ladies’ gold albert chain, with sliding barrel thereon, gold tassel on end, square belcher pattern (illustration No. 33), has a gold-mounted greenstone pendant and gold-mounted reddish variegated stone pendant attached ; a gold dress ring, set with a diamond and two sapphires ; a gold dress ring, set with a sapphire and two rubies; a gold dress ring, set with an amethyst in centre (two stones missing) ; a gold dress ring, set with amethyst in centre, one ruby at side (one stone missing): total value, £25. Identifiable.

Ponsonby. —lßth ultimo, from the dwelling of JAMES MUNRO, a gentlemen’s well-worn 18 ct. gold hunting-watch, Nos. 687 and 15565 over 37 ; value, £2O. Identifiable. Suspicion attached to a Man (name unknown) who was drinking with complainant, age about thirty-five, height about sft. 4in., supposed seaman, stiff build, fair complexion, blue eyes ; dressed in dark-blue suit and greenish-coloured cap, gold chain across his vest, and represents that he has been in the navy and is a pugilist; fond of drink, and frequents hotels.

Tolaga Bay. —4th or sth ultimo, from a paddock, the property of JAMES CALNAN, a dark-bay gelding, about eight years old, 15 hands high, no shoes, long tail and mane, large white star on forehead running towards one eye, thickset build, branded “ 9 ” on off shoulder, also a brand on near shoulder (supposed “ R ”); value, £l2. Identifiable.

Richmond. —17th ultimo, from Salisbury Road, the property of GEORGE WELLS, farmer, a gentlemen’s openfaced keyless silver watch, Roman figures, “ Brown and Kerr, Nelson,” on dial, No. 1928368, an open brass curb chain attached ; value, £2 10s.

Oamaru. —30th or 31st December last the TOKARAHI POST-OFFIGE was broken into and a cash-box stolen containing about £3 worth of silver and coppers, and a stampbook containing about twelve shillings’ worth of stamps from half-penny to sixpenny. Suspicion attached to Alexander Walquist. (See Persons wanted, this issue of Gazette.)

Dunedin.— Between the 3rd and 21st ultimo, from the bedroom of ARTHUR TRETHEWAY, saddler, a light yel-lowish-coloured waterproof mackintosh, tartan lining (the

lining at the bottom is not sewn to the coat), two side pockets; value, £2 ss. Identifiable. Suspicion attached to John Lang Smith, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 9f in., bookmaker and spieler, native of New Zealand, dark complexion, black hair turning grey, brown eyes, large nose, soar or left wrist and chin. (See Police Gazette, 1909, page 350.) The suspect occupied the adjoining bedroom in the hotel, and left on the 11th or 12th ultimo, supposed for the Gore Races.