PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3, 24 January 1912, Page 51

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. —29th November last, on warrant for theft of an overcoat, a brief-bag, a pair of black cloth trousers, two shoe-brushes, and a tin of tan polish, the property of Charles Dyer, value £4 10s., J. Neil, age about fifty-four, height about 5 ft. in., swarthy complexion, dark-brown hair, clean-shaved except small fair moustaohe ; dressed in light suit. Supposed identical with John Wall, alias Carson, alias Maher, alias Heron. (See Photographs of Discharged Prisoners, Police Gazette, 1910, page 56.) The above property was stolen from complainant’s bedroom in the Waitemata Hotel. The overcoat and brief-bag were recovered at a second-hand shop, where they had been sold by a man who gave the name of J. Neil.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland.) —12th instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Otaki,” E. Avery, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., trimmer, native of Australia, stout build, dark hair and complexion, clean-shaved except heavy dark moustache, dark-brown eyes; dressed in brown suit and cap. He is supposed to have come to Wellington, where his brother is a well-known footballer.

Gisborne. —lsth ultimo, on warrant for failing to provide for the future maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, Roy Daulton, age twenty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark hair and complexion, brown eyes, clean-shaved ; generally wears grey-coloured suit and black hard-felt hat. He resided with his parents at Te Aral, and was last heard of in Wellington during the New Year holidays.

Hastings. —l2th instant, that a distress warrant may be executed on him for £l 4s. 4d., costs of Court, Alfred Ernest Hyde, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 7f in., painter, native of New Zealand, dark complexion and hair, hazel eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1911, pages 577 and 582.) Offender was convicted of theft and ordered to pay costs, but has failed to obey the order. His brother is licensee of the Star Hotel, Auckland.

Wanganui. —lsth instant, on warrant for failing to provide for the maintenance of his ilhgitimace child, Daniel Sweeney, age twenty-eight, height sft. 9 in., soap-maker, native of New Zealand, slim build, fresh complexion, grey eyes, fair hair, clean-shaved, slightly roundshouldered ; dressed in navy-blue suit and hard black hat; wears a ribbon guard watch-chain, with greenstone heart attached, “ Kia Ora” on it. He has a married sister at Napier. Plis mother, and a married sister Mrs. Wooley, reside in Auckland. Complainant, Florence Amy Freeman, domestic, Wanganui.

Wanganui. —lsth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Margaret Pinsent, Wicksteed Street, Wanganui, Alfred Frederick Pinsent, age thirty-two, height 6 ft., platelayer, native of England, heavy build, very dark complexion, dark eyes, black hair, dark moustache only; dressed in brown-check suit and hard black hat. On the 23rd ultimo he was in arrears £l6 ss.

Bull’s. —sth instant, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Gaol for seven days in default of paying £1 3s. fine arid costs for being drunk and disorderly, Michael Delaney, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of Ireland, slight smart build, fair complexion, clean-shaved except small fair moustache; dressed in dark coat (no vest or shirt, singlet only), grey-tweed trousers, and dark-red hat; carried a swag.

Bull’s. —sth instant, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Gaol for seven days in default of paying £1 3s. fine and costs for being drunk and disorderly, Denis Murphy, ag9 thirty-one, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of Ireland, stout build, dark complexion, clean-shaved except dark moustache ; dressed in dark suit and brown leggings ; carried a swag.

Taihape. —24th November last, that a summons may be served on him for boarding a train while in motion, James Benjamin Grey, age twenty-five, height 6 ft., labourer, native of England, fair complexion, blue eyes, clean-shaved, slim build, strong English Midland County accent; dressed in grey suit and cap.

Wellington. —lsth instant, on warrant for deserting from the German ship “ Antuco,” Walter Krausch, age eighteen, height 5 ft. 4 in., A. 8., native of Germany, medium build, brownish complexion, brown hair, blue eyes; dressed in brown suit. A reward of £5 will be paid for his apprehension.

Wellington. —2Bth ultimo, on warrant for disobeying an order of Court to pay £1 a week towards the support of his three illegitimate children, the sum of £5 being due up to the 13th March last, Charles Norton Bassenden, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 5 in., driver or steward, native of England, fresh complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, medium build, scar on left wrist. (See Police Gazette, 1909, page 177, and 1912, page 38.)

Wellington. —l9th ultimo, on warrant for being absent without leave from the s.s. “Kaikoura,” James Donovan, height sft. 7in., seaman, native of Ireland, grey eyes, darkbrown hair, dark complexion and moustache ; dressed in blue suit. (See Police Gazette, 1912, page 3, where his name was incorrectly given as John Donovan.)

Lyttelton. from the s.s. “ Paparoa,” Adam Williamson, height 5 ft. Bin., quartermaster, native of England, blue eyes, dark hair, ruddy complexion, anchor tattooed on right hand. A reward of £2 will be paid for his apprehension. (C.R. 12/5.)

Christchurch. —l2th instant, on warrant of commitment to New Plymouth Prison for three months in default of paying £5 19s. arrears due for the maintenance of his illegitimate child, John Page, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, small nose, scars on both hands; usually wears navy-blue suit, soft shirt, and cap. (Se 6 Police Gazette, 1910, pages 273, 300, and 332.)

Christchurch. — B th instant, on warrant of commitment to Lyttelton Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying Bs. fine and costs for drunsenness, John Walsh, alias James Walsh, alias James Ashley, age fortytwo, height 5 ft. 8 in., cordial-manufacturer, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, light-brown eyes, scar behind left ear and over left eye, nose has been broken. (See Police Gazette, 1910, page 508.)

Christchurch. —21st ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Lyttelton Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying Bs. fine and costs for drunkenness, James Walsh, alias Benny McMahon, age forty, height 5 ft. 6 in,, carpenter, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, large nose, arms freckled; dressed in grey-coloured suit and fancy-coloured vest. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 124, and 1911, page 531.)

Christchurch. —lsth instant, on warrant for failing to provide his wife, Ellen Tibbie, and child with adequate means of support, Henry Tibbie, age forty-seven, height sft. 7in., ship’s cook and baker, native of England, strong build, fair complexion, brown hair, large blue eyes, fair moustache only, “ E. T.” on one arm, large scar on centre of chest. He was employed on the s.s. “ Storm,” at Lyttelton, and is supposed to have left there on the 2nd or 3rd instant by the s.s. “Morayshire” or s.s. “ Whakatane ” for Port Chalmers.

Christchurch. —26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Lyttelton Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying Bs. fine and costs for drunkenness, Hector McDonald, alias James Mcßae, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresia complexion, ginger hair, grey eyes; very untidy appearance,

Timaru.—l3th instant, on warrant for being absent without leave from the s.s. “Gian McLaren,” Thomas Fallon, age thirty, height 5 ft. 9in., fireman, native of England, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes. William Brown, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 7 in. or 8 in., fireman, native of England, medium build, pale complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. A reward of £1 each is offered for their apprehension.

Timaru.—loth instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Tongariro,” Frederick Henry Bedford, age twenty, height 5 ft. 8 in., A. 8., native of England, medium build, light-brown hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, cleanshaved ; dressed in double-breasted blue pilot-cloth coat and trousers, brown shoes, and greenish-coloured tweed cap. A reward of £2 will be paid for his apprehension.