PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XL, Issue 2, 13 January 1915, Page 25

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. —Ist ultimo, on warrant for theft of a briefbag, value 15s. (recovered), the property of William O’Brien, labourer, Grey Lynn, J. Thomas or J. Thomas Richards, age about twenty-one, tall, medium build, fair complexion and hair ; well dressed in a light suit and cap.

Auckland. —16th July last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £7 fine and costs for theft, John McMahon, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 484, and Photographs, 1914, page 36.)

Auckland.—2oth November last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £3 10s. fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Charles McGeahan, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 6Jin., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, tanned complexion, brown hair and eyes, prominent lower lip, (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 637.)

Auckland.—3rd instant, on warrant for forgery and uttering. William Scholes, age twenty - five, height sft. sfin., waiter and lineman, native of America, slim build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, operationscar on right side of abdomen, scar under left ear; sickly appearance. Accused forged the name of William Handley to a cheque for £2 12s. 6d. on the Bank of New South Wales, Auckland, and uttered same to Frederick John Cooper, chemist, Hobson Street, Auckland. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 564.)

Auckland. —2nd instant, on warrant for carnally knowing Alice Eliment Laity, a girl under sixteen years of age, Alexander Eaing, otherwise known as “ Sam,’’ age thirty-two, height about 5 ft. 9 in., seaman and farm labourer, native of Norfolk Island, medium build, dark hair and complexion, sharp features, false teeth in upper jaw; dressed in a dark suit, soft bat, and wearing a black-and-green kfiitted tie, silver watoh and chain, and a gold ring on his right little finger.

Auckland.—l9th ultimo, on warrant for having within twelve months before the presentation of a bankruptcy petition against him, with intent to defraud, left New Zealand and taken with him part of his property to the amount of £2O or upwards that ought by law to be divided amongst his creditors. John William E 3. Bennett, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 9 in., cycle agent and mechanic, native of Lancashire, active build, fair complexion, curly fair hair, supposed grey or blue eyes, ; usually dressed in brown or grey suit, and wears a heavy gold curb chain with three medals attached ; erect gait; competes at walking competitions. He may be accompanied by Miss Jackson, age twenty, dark complexion; slovenly dressed.

Auckland.— lßfch ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, John Whitten, age sixty-four, height 5 ft. 9in., labourer, native of Ireland, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair and eyes, right forefinger off at second joint; usually dressed in dark-brown suit and black hat.

Otahuhu. —21st December last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £5 13s. fine and costs for supplying liquor to a prohibited person, Herbert Peter Cleary, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 7 in., horse-trainer and labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes (shade over right one which is injured), scar on right little finger, crooked nose; dressed in grey suit and cap. He failed to appear in answer to a summons. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 299.)

Thames. —Bth May last, on warrant of commitment to Thames Police-gaol for fourteen days in default of paying £2 10s. for a breach of his prohibition order, Daniels, age forty, height 5 ft. 6 in., hawker, native of Samoa, stout build, black hair, brown eyes, copper complexion. He makes his living by selling cheap jewellery. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 210.)

Pukekohe. —10th November last, for failing to comply with the terms of his release on probationary license, James Austin Kinzett, age eighteen, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar at side of right eye and on left thumb, mole on left cheek and neck. Arrest desired.

Hamilton. —7th September last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £4 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his mother, Thomas Albert Garmonsway, age thirty, height 5 ft. 9in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, fair complexion and hair; shabbily dressed ; delicate appearance. He may assume the name T. Bailey.

Te Awamutu. —3oth January last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 6s. fine and costs for being drunk and disorderly, Joseph Eustage, age about twenty-six, height about sft. 9in., labourer and shearer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, light-brown hair; sometimes dresses like a cowboy. He is fond of drink, and can speak Maori. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 493.)

Te Awamutu. —14th August last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £1 17s. 6d. fine and costs for a breach of the Licensing Act, John Mathieson, age about fifty-nine, height 6 ft. lin., labourer and picture-show proprietor, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, heavy grey moustache. (See Police Gazette, 19' page 678.)

Kawhia. —7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £SO 13s. fine and costs for keeping liquor for sale in a proclaimed area, Thomas Elliott, alias Thomas Patrick Elliott, age about thirty-three, height about 5 ft. 4 in., cook and porter, native of England, strong build, sallow complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, cleanshaved ; usually dressed in a dark suit and hard black hat or grey cap, and wears a gold ring with “ T.P.E.” on it; fond of drink ; slovenly appearance. % ,

Kihikihi.-—4th instant, for escaping from Tokanui Mental Hospital, John Charles Bell, age forty-five, height 5 ft. Bin., native of England, fair complexion and moustache, brown hair (closely cropped) ; dressed in brown moleskin suit and cap, heavy boots, and blue striped shirt.

Gisborne.— Albert Pyle, alias Taylor, horse-stealing and false pretences, has been arrested bv the New South Wales police on another charge. (See New South Wales Police Gazette, 1914, page 58, and New Zealand Police Gazette, 1911, page 45.)

Napier —26th ultimo, on warrant for failing to make adequate provision for the maintenance of his wife, Evan Wathan, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of England, strong build, dark complexion and hair, gold filling in one front tooth ; usually dressed in a blueserge or grey suit and green slouch hat ; slovenly gait. His photograph is fi'ed in the Inspector’s Office, Napier. Complainant, Annie Wathan, Greenmeadows.

Port Awanui.— Leslie Franks, alias R. Stewart, alias Sturd, theft of horse, saddle, and bridle : Accused is not identical with Frank Stewart. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 792.)

Napier.— 23rd June last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his son in an industrial school, Andrew Alexander Clarke, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fair freckled complexion, light sandy hair, blue eyes, no front teeth, ship on right leg. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 512.)

Wanganui. —l6th ultimo, on warrant for indecently assaulting Taapu Tini, Hira Wipa, alias Jack Day, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7Jin., labourer and shearer, native of New Zealand, medium build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes, usually dressed in dark suit and cap. He is well known in the Waikato district; a half-caste Maori; clean, smart appearance ; speaks good English.

Wanganui. ---6th instant, for escaping from the lock-up, Phillip George Bernard, alias George Walters, alias George Thorpe, Snowy Gill, &c. Description: Age thirty, height 5 ft. BJiD., traveller, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; scar on nose, on left forearm, and on left ring-finger ; about two weeks’ growth of hair on upper lip ; dressed in light trousers with dark stripes, dark-tweed coat, no vest, brown sweater, and brown-felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 177, and Photographs, page 15.)

Wanganui. —23rd November last, on warrant for forgery, Hilray de Garis, alias Harry Curtis, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of Channel Islands, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, black moustache ; addicted to drink. He looks like an Italian. Accused forged the name “Tolley and Co., H. Tolley ” to a cheque for £3 155., drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Taumarunui, in favour of Harry Curtis, and uttered it to W. E. Holliday, Chevannes Hotel. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 229.)

Palmerston North.— 24th November last, on warrant for making a false declaration under the Marriage Act, Patrick or Christopher Davis Galgey, age about twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of England, strong build, dark complexion, brown hair. Accused, who is a married man, knowingly and wilfully made a false declaration for the purpose of procuring a Registrar’s certificate with a view to contracting a marriage with one Mildred Eliza Symes. He left the Dominion on the 12th ultimo with the Expeditionary Force.

Wellington. —lst instant, on warrant for deserting the s.s. “ Mamari,” Samuel Rudd, age about forty five, height 5 ft. 6 in., trimmer, thin build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes; usually dressed in dark suit and cap; slovenly gait.

Wellington. —3oth Deoember last, that he may be compelled to report himself to the probation officer, Thomas Robinson, age nineteen, height 5 ft, in., seaman and cook, native of England, medium build, pale complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, clasped hands and heart on right arm, scar on left forefinger. Arrest not desired. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 797.)

Wellington.— 29th ultimo, on warrant for failing to provide adequate maintenance for his wife, William Ellis Stubbs, age forty, height about 5 ft. 6in., miner, native of England, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes; elapsed hands, girl in kilts, and a bird on arms; swinging walk. He was last heard of at Blackball on the 7th ultimo, and is said to have been working at Middle Camp, Roa, near there. Complainant, Dora Stubbs, Kilbirme.

Wellington.— 2lst ultimo, on warrant for being absent without leave from the s.s. “Tongariro,” J. Perkins, age thirty-one, trimmer, native of England, medium build, dark complexion and hair.

Wellington. —2lst ultimo, on warrant for being absent without leave from the s.s. “ Tongariro,” T. Barker, age thirty-seven, trimmer, native of England, short stout build, dark complexion and hair.

Wellington. —2lst ultimo, on warrant for being absent without leave from the s.s. “ Tongariro,” S. Smyth, age twenty-five, fireman, native of Ireland, strong build, dark complexion, curly hair, slight cast in eyes.

Wellington. —4th instant, that he may be located and warned that unless he reports himseif in accordance with the conditions of his release his probationary license will be cancelled and he will be returned to prison, Michael O’Brien, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., driver, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, black hair, blue-grey eyes, Roman nose. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 684.) (P. 14/1971.)

Mount Cook. consorting with reputed thieves, Albert Saunders, alias John Burke, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 4Jin., labourer, native of England, erect build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, “ I love C.S.” and snake round bird on right arm, woman’s head on right hand ; he has the appearance of a pugilist. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 21.)

Waiuta.-— l9th July last, on warrant of commitment to Greymouth Prison for twenty-one days in default of paying £2 3s. fine and costs for playing “ two-up,” John Coney, age about twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 7 in., miner, native of Australia, strong build, fresh complexion, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a dark suit and cap or felt hat. He is known by the nickname “ Nugget.”

Greymouth.— 2lst ultimo, on warrant for failing to make provision for the future maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, Cyril Turk, age twenty-one, heights ft. 8 in., shop-assistant, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion and hair, long thin nose, artificial teeth broken on left side ; dressed in light-tweed trousers, darktweed coat, and black-felt hat. He wears a black-ribbon watch-guard with a medallion attached. Complainant, Mary Elizabeth Scott, State Collieries.

Kumara.—About 24th ultimo, on warrant for theft of two music-books and four pieces of music, value £2, the property of Grant Harcourt, James Patterson, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 4 in., mining contractor, native of Tasmania, thin build, fair fresh complexion, sharp features, Roman nose, short fair moustache ; usually dressed in a blue or brown suit, tan boots, and soft grey-felt hat; jockey appearance. The articles were stolen from Rugg’s Hotel, where the accused was staying.

Lyttelton. —24th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a cheque No. Z 263942 for £ll9-. 6d., drawn on the Union Bank of Australia in favour of 942 and signed “ H. Matson and Coy.,” Christchurch, and £5 in money the property of Adam Chalmers, dairyman, William Thomas Crocker, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 6Jin., butcher and drover, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes; usually dressed in a dark-tweed suit, brownish soft-felt hat, and tennis-shirt; slightly bow-legged; walks with a stoop. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 227.)

Christchurch.—29th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Charles Thiele, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 10 in., baker, native of New Zealand, slim build, dark complexion, fair hair, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and check cap or straw hat.

Christchurch. —31st December, 1913, that he may be induced to contribute towards the support of James Birss, an old-age pensioner, Yictor Birss, age fourteen, height about 5 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes.

Christchurch.—lst ultimo, that she may be returned to the Salvation Army Home, Margaret Sarah Hanna, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 4 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes.

Christchurch.— William Russell, failing to make adequate provision for the future maintenance of bis unborn illegitimate child: Accused’s correct name is William Marshall. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 3.)

Christchurch. —24th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £7l 2s. 6d. due on a maintenance order for the support

of E. V. Waite, an inmate of St. Mary’s Industrial School, Auckland, Maria Theresa Shave, alias Harris, alias Wright, alias Marion Poy, alias Mary Hearne, age thirty, height 5 ft. 1 in., prostitute, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair; (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 372.)

Christchurch. —4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife and two children, George Croat, age twenty-six, height sft. 8 in., medium build, dark complexion, black hair, light - brown eyes ; artificial teeth, front ones broken away from plate.

Christchurch. —2lst ultimo, on warrant for forgery and uttering, John Milne, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. B^in., labourer and carrier, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, mole on right side of nose, scar on left leg. Accused forged the name Duncan Murchison to a cheque for £ll 55., and uttered it to Daniel Percival Scarfe. (See Police Gazette, 1912, page 224, and Photographs, page 29.)

Christchurch. —3lst ultimo, on warrant for failing to provide his wife and four children with adequate maintenance, David Gibbs, age forty - four, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, slim build, fair complexion, ginger hair (very bald), blue eyes, moustache and side whiskers; usually dressed in brown trousers, black coat and vest, and brown-felt hat. Complainant, Mary Gibbs, Leeston.

Christchurch. —3oth April last, that he may be compelled to pay £9 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his son, an inmate of the Boys’ Training Farm, Nelson, Charles Diamond, age fifty-two, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of England, slim build, dark complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. Inquiry by the Education Department.

Dunedin.— l7th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a gentleman’s bicycle (recovered), value £3 10s., the property of Anthony Heffernao, Joseph William Georgeson, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. sJin., baker, native of Scotland, strong build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes; usually dressed in a brown-tweed sac suit and hard black hat. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 760.)

Dunedin. —9th ultimo, on warrant for failing to provide his wife with adequate maintenance, Francis James Playter, age twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 6 in., carter, native of New Zealand, thin build, dark complexion, black hair, dark eyes ; usually dressed in a dark-blue-serge suit and grey Dr. Jim hat. Complainant, Sophia Playter, 169 Leith Street.

Dunedin. —11th ultimo, on warrant for assault and robbery, “Bob,” age about twenty-eight, height sft. 7 in., medium build, fair complexion, long face, small dark moustache ; well dressed in grey trousers, black coat and boots, and green-felt hat. Accused, in company with Allan MoDonald, who has been arrested, assaulted Alexander Cronk and robbed him of 10s. He may endeavour to join the Expeditionary Force at Trentham.

Invercargill. —3lst August last, on warrant of commitment to Invercargill Prison for one month in default of paying £3 9s. fine and costs for obsoene language, Archibald Muir Strang, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. Bin., labourer and carpenter, native of Scotland, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 581.)