PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 14, 9 April 1913, Page 219

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Takapuna. —Between the. 14th and 30th ultimo, from t-be dwelling of JOHN DONALD, merchant, O’Rorke Street, an 18 ct. gold ring, set with a diamond, platinum-set, stamped inside with Crown and “W”; value, £42. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Marian Gill, age sixty-seven, height about 5 ft. 5 in., nurse and ladies’ help, native of Fngland, slim build, very talkative, dresses well. Suspect has been interviewed by the police, and her belongings searched without result. She may endeavour to pawn the ring.

Whakatane. —Bth ultimo, from a paddock at Taneatua, the property of ALFRED MARKIN'/blacksmith, a dark pony mare, black, ahoptJi4 Hands, very fat; value, £ls. Identifiable.'’ Suspicion is att&lh|d to George Gregory, age native of Australia-, -sallow complexion, dark hair, brown eyes ; usually dressed in dark £iot wear a hat. He represents himself as a boxer.

Rotorua. 29fch January last, from a paddock at Mamaku, the property of FRANK CLARK, labourer, a black mare, about 14 - 3, four years old, docked tail, scar on near fetlock ; value, £lB. Identifiable.

Napier.— Between 19th ultiqio and Ist instant, from the dwelling of HERBERT OSBOURNE McFARLANE, clerk, Breakwater RoadyPort| aHrutlery and silver cabinet

made of polished mahogany, 17in. by 9 in. by 7 in., has a drawer with an inlaid brass handle, containing five table and five dessert knives, white handles, James Dixon and Sons, makers; six each table and dessert forks; six tablespoons; six eaoh dessert, tea, and egg spoons; one mustard and two salt spoons; one pair of sugar-tongs—-all electroplated ; a black-morocco case of electroplated fishslices with ivory handles; a black-morocco case containing six fish knives and forks to match ; a black-morocoo case containing one dozen electro cake-forks; a small cardboard box containing six cake-forks ; an oak clock, watch face, narrow round pillars at sides ; a light-grey suit of clothes, maker, Martin, Napier; a slate-coloured sac coat, American cut, grey mixture lining, breast-pocket outside ; a pair of brown-tweed trousers; a pair of tan shoes, size 8 ; a pair of tan boots, size 8 ; a pair of black boots, size 8 ; a tan-leather brief-bag, “ London ” label underneath ; a pearl and ruby star pendant, ruby in centre, pearls run out to points; a half-moon brooch of pearls with lovers’ knot of turquoises ; a gold muff-chain, design; a gold albert chain (oldfashioned design), with small drop and a bent threepenny bit attached, with “F. C. C.” scratched on it; a greenstone bar gold brooch ; a greenstone bar brooch, with “ F. O. 0.” in gold, Morse code, and a small gold bell attached ; a gold band ring, with monogram “ F. C. C.” on one side, well worn; a small pendant with river-scene in Fiji souvenir ; a greenstone and gold tie-pin, set with small pearl ; a diamond and gold dress-stud; a pair of gold links, set with garnets, dumbell ends; a pair of chased gold links, lucky bean and dumbell ends ; a large greenstone heart; a black-morooco leather purse with silver mountings; an electroplated hairbrush, comb, and mirror, with “ Fan ” engraved on each ; a solid-silver manicure-set; three pieces—viz , scissors, file, and nail-knife; a small silver-topped bottle of smellingsalts, with monogram “ F. C. G." on it; a cut-glass trinketpot, with silver top ; and a cut-glass scent-sprayer with silver top: total value, about £3O. All identifiable. Bull’s, ultimo, from a paddock, the property of MESSRS- KNOX, carriers, Bull’s, a small MaclCvSny msfce, imroa, small lump on back ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Levin. FREDERICK JOSEPH GLACKIN’S stolen jewellery : A man about twenty-years of age, boyish appearance, about 5 ft. in height, dark complexion, rather long dark hair, dressed in brown covert coat, tweed trousers, soft white shirt, and old black hard hat ; was endeavouring to sell new watches with the name of “ Glackin ” on them in Feilding on the 26th ultimo. In addition to the list of articles already reported stolen the following articles are also missing: Two gentlemen’s silver hunting keyless watches, with “F. J. Glackin” on dial, Dennison cases; one gun-metal calender watch, showing days, dates, month, and moon, &c., on dial; two gentlemen’s gun-metal stopwatches, do not denote the time, have a second-hand and a minute-hand only; one gentlemen’s solid-silver open-face keyless lever-watch, heavy ease ; one gentlemen’s solid-silver hunting keyless watoh ; about nine silver and enamel baby brooches, with “ BABY ” on front, assorted colours; one pair silver folding scissors, about 4 in. long, chased handles, short blades ; one 18 ct. gold plain band ring, extra wide and heavy ; one pair jewellers’cutting-pliers ; one pair ordinary holding-pliers : total value, £lB 13s. All identifiable. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 2p3.)

Levin.— FREDRICK JOSEPH GLACKIN’S shop broken into and jewellery stolen’: One of the stolen watches is a ladies' rolled-gold opemface MtJpris watch, “ Illinois Watch Case Elgin,’4>:S.A.” number inside oase. The number is either 205952, 2173464, or 2173466. (See Police GW»»tte, 1913, page 203.)

Eketahuna.— 24th ultimo, from the office of Mr. Knight, carrier, the property of SIMON MARENZIE, hairdresser, Eketahuna, a Gladstone bag, “ S. Marenzie ” on plate, containing a new white-and-green Harris-tweed suit; a pair of pink and-green-sttiped pyjamas; a heliotrope shirt, “S. Marenzie ” on tab ; a singlet; two pairs of socks ; two ties ; a ia razor and brush ; five white handkerchiefs L'U/Bisley hatM>&nd, with silver fern-leaf on it; a light-grpy j poplin white underskirt; a nightdress; a blouse ; a boys’ bq|a&re-silk suit; a boys’ white Ir&t;- a silver hand and comb; a olothesbrush; a pair of scissorg'i a, ladies’ brown-tweed coat; and sundry small articles : total value, £l2. Identifiable.

Eketahuna. —Between Ist March, 1912, and Ist ultimo, from the farm of ALFRED FALKNEK, Kaiparoia, one hundred Lincoln ewes in lamb, one hundred Lincoln dry ewes, and one hundred and twenty Lincoln lambs, mixed sexes. Ewes branded “F ” on left ear, rams on right ear. Identifiable. Value, £250.

Masterton. —Between 29th and 31st ultimo, the premises of ALEXANDER HENDERSON, jeweller, Queen Street, were broken into and the following articles stolen : About ten gold pencils, sizes ; a few assorted children’s bangles; about ten dr twelve gold medals, 9ct. to 15ct., assorted desigmvjjslx engraved silver petrol pipe-lighters, about lin. by l£in.; aboqt twelve plain gold rings, 9ct. to 15 ct.; about twelve silver-bead necklets, assorted sizes ; six ladies' silver wrist-watcnhs, with Sferaps attached ; twelve gun-metal straps attached, “ A. HenderBon, Masterton dials ;' three or four Dot celluloid wristlets, with leather strap>; pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings; one -pair of turquoise and pearl drop earrings; one pair of pearl stud earrings; twentyfour white-metal albert chains, assorted designs; a glow-worm alluminium clock, about 3 in. by 3 in. by l£in., square face, bands and figures illuminated, standing on four small knobs; a pair of jewellers’ cutting-pliers, and a pair of jewellers’ ordinary pliers, each about 5 in. long, and marked on handle thus \ ; and a sii%}e-blade pocket-knife, with brown wooden handle : total value, £BO. Identifiable.

Wellington. —2Bth ultimo, from the fire-station, Kilbirnie, the property of FRANK GRINT, officer in charge, a gentlemen’s double-case silver hunting Waltham watch, No. 13763091; value, £3 3s. Identifiable.

Wellington. —lst instant, from the dwelling of LOTTIE OLGA HALLETT, 3 Martin Street, a gentlemen’s 18 ct. open-face Rotherham watch, No. 79439; an 18 ct. gold fetter chain ; a 9 ct. gold sovereign-case, with “ E. W. R.” engraved thereon; a fifty-frame gold-piece; a gold bangle, set with three or four diamonds and rubies, one stone missing ; two 18 ct. gold rings, set with diamonds and sapphires ; an 18 ot. gold marquise ring, set with pearls and sapphires, three stones missing; an 18 ct. gold dress ring, set with four diamonds and three rubies; an 18 ot. gold dress ring, set with five turquoises, claw setting; an 18 ct. gold buckle ring, set with two diamonds and rubies; a ladies’ blackleather bag, about 8 in. by 6 in.: total value, £4l 14s. Identifiable

Wellington. —2Btn January last, from the s.s. “ Pateena,” the property of ERNEST YOXALL, steward, a gentlemen’s gold-filled keyless hunting-watch, “ London Watch Co.” on dial, No. 19086 or 98061; value, £7. Identifiable.

Manners Street (Wellington).— Between 26th and 28th ultimo, from the dwelling of WALTER MARSLEM, 19 Egmont Street, a double-barrelled muzzle-loading gun, maker E. M. Rielly, London, No. 502; value, £l. Identifiable.

Manners Street (Wellington).— 2sth ultimo, from the Oxford Dining-rooms, Dixon Street, the property of CLARA RYAN, a silver manicure seV'in a brown-leather case ; a gentlemen’s 15 ct. gold band ring, set with a small diamond ; and ss. riibney v, total value, £7. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to a Man, nanmUupposed Jones, age about height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, dark hair and complexion ; dressed in dark suit and hard hat. A, MußCHiaolJf- — 6th December last, from a paddock at Korere, the propertyA>LoWEN BULLER OXHAM, farmer, Mtyjpllteon, a Jight bay trptting-filly, about 14 hands ; four years And a half

Otira. —l2th ultimo, from the hotel, the property of GORDON OXWELL LIVINGSTON DAVIS, labourer, a gentlemen’s 15 ct. gold double watch-chain, similar to No. 15 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 2; a 9 ct. gold matchbox, “A. D.” inscribed thereon; a 9ct. embossed gold sovereign-case, small dent on one side; a 9 ct. gold medal, with “G. Davis, won at Otira 15 in. Chop,” inscribed thereon; a gold - mounted opal pendant, “G. O. L. D.” engraved thereon ; and three £1 notes: total value, £25. Identifiable except cash. Suspicion is attached to Arnos Clegg, age forty, height 5 ft. 10 in., hotelkeeper, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark-brown hair, fresh complexion, blue eyes, cast in right eye, one leg artificial ; well dressed.

A* RANGiOBA ultimo, from outside the Farmers’ Cooperative Store/ High Street, the property of FREDERICK HADACK, a gentlemen’s Sun bicycle, No. black.enamelled, upturned handles, rat-trap pedals, two rim-hrakes, lathes’ saddle; value, £B. Identi-

Lyttelton. —9th January last,on board the s.s. “Maori,” the property of MRS. CAPPILL, 33 Peverill Street, Rieoarton, a light-coloured travelling-rug with yellow, green, and

brown stripes ; a pale-green lustre costume, trimmed with white-silk braid; two kapoc pillows ; a babies’ pink dress ; a towel; and a child’s cream-coloured i coat: total value, £5 13s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to a Man (name unknown), age about forty, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of Germany, about 14 st. weight, clean-shaved ; dressed in dark suit.

Belfast. —Between 25th and 27th ultimo, from the dwelling of JOHN ANDREW O’CONNOR, labourer, 18 Bedford Street, a gentlemen’s 9 ct. gold band ring, set three garnets ; a black-ribbon watch-guard, with gold shield inscribed “ A. O. O.” in centre ; a nickel sovereign-case ; a greenstone heart, with “ Kia Ora ”in gold on it; and two sovereigns: total value, £6 15s. Guard and ring only identifiable. Suspicion is attached to John Nichol, William Cattermole, George Wilman, and Henry Johnston Baker. First: Age twenty seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of England, stout build, fair complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair. Second: Age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, sandy hair and complexion. Third: Age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of England, stout build, fair hair and complexion, cockney accent. Fourth: Age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair hair and complexion.

Christchurch. THOMAS EDWARD MULLINS, labourer, Halswell, a gentlemen’s Kent bicycle, No. 2830, black-enamelled, steel rims and pedals, upturned handles, fixed wheel, white grips with red stripe and black ends, brand new ; value, £l6. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —Between 25th February last and 10th ultimo, from 14 Cashel Street, the property of MARY STUART MAINLAND, milliner, a brown Harris-tweed costume, coat fairly long, no trimming, buttons down front, Ballantyne’s tab on back; and a navy-blue serge costume, black braid on collar, two pockets inside ooat: total value, £4 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —Ist instant, the dwelling of RAYMOND HEPWORTH, land agent, Murray Place, was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A pair of oval gold sleeve-links, “ R. C. H.” in monogram and date thereon ; a pair of oval gold sleeve-links, “ N. V. R.” and date tbereon ; and 10s. 6d. in cash : total value, £4 10s. 6d. Identifiable except cash. Also a small gold acorn and leaf brooch, set with a garnet; a gold bar wish-bone brooch, set with a garnet; a gold aoorn and leaf brooch, set with a white stone ; a gold heart, set with an opal; a gold faoetted belcher-pattern muff-chain, round knobs attached at intervals; a ladies’ gold open-faced key-winding English lever watch, “C. S.” in monogram on back of case ; a ladies’ gun-metal openfaced keyless watch, very rusty ; a gentlemen’s gold ring, set with large garnet on raised flat surface; a gold weddingring, much worn ; a silver bracelet mounted with a horseshoe ; a plain gold band bracelet; a gold tie-pin, with greenstone drop attached by small chain; a gold fancy trace muff-chain, with enamelled badge with “Y. W. G. A.” in monogram attaobed; also £2 ss. in money, included in which is one five-shilling piece : total value, £26 10s. The property of Miss Elsie Maria Carver. All identifiable except money. (C.R. 13/176.)

Christchurch. property of RICHARD E. BERRY, engineer, 14 Weston’s Road, St. Albans, a gentlemen’s Kent bicycle, No. 3201, black-enamelled, with red lines, free whesl, front-rim brake, black grips ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Ashburton. —12th ultimo, from outside Russell and Co.'s premises in East Street, the property of WILLIAM ROSS, plumbers’ assistant, Tinwald, a gentlemen’s old blackenamelled Rocket bicycle, steel rims, no mudguards, straight handles, no brakes, Brooks saddle; value £4. Identifiable.

Methven.— 7th ultimo.lrrffg Road, the prop£*ty of ROBERT ,H(feIHRY_.GORT)ON, cycle agent, a pell biey6ljL n upibe^eithor 2528 or 2825, 22 in. frame, fixed whe«, grips, Clincher tira on back wheel, tire on front wheel ; value, £4 10s. Identifiable/ O

Timaru. —Ist ultimo, from the auction-room, the property of EDWARD A. LE CREN, auctioneer, Stafford Street, a gentlemen’s Royal Enfield bicycle, No. 55302, blackenamelled ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Timaru.— 26th February last, from outside the Publio Library, the property of HENRY COLLETT, labourer, Hassell Street, a gentlemen’s old bicycle, free wheel, upturned handles, front-rim brake, left pedal half broken off; value, £3. Identifiable.

Timaru. —l4th February last, from a shop in Sefton Street, the property of WILLIAM FLARON, plumber, Baker Street, a gentlemen’s nickel open-face Omega lever watch, No. 4693468; value, £1 10s. Identifiable.

Timaru. —23rd ultimo, from the hotel, the property of FRANCIS QUIRK, carpenter, Gore, a heavy tweed overooat, green-and-brown striped, long slit at back, one button missing, single-breasted, may have “ Gibbon & Co.” on tab ; value, £3. Identifiable. Suspicion is attaobed to Sparrow, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, dark hair ; dressed in grey suit and cap.

Dunedin. —22nd ultimo, from outside the Gridiron Hotel, the property of PETER DOUGALL, labourer, 19 Bradshaw Street, a gentlemen’s Rudge Whitworth bicycle, blackenamelled, free wheel, front-rim brake, outrigger handies ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Dunedin. —l4th ultimo, from Hogg and Co.’s timber-yard, tho property of FRANK McMANUS, labourer, 63 Walker Street, a gentlemen’s nickel-plated watch, “McManus” inside case, a metal chain, and a dark-grey vest; total value, 14s. Identifiable.