PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XL, Issue 24, 16 June 1915, Page 418

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Auckland. —Between the 20th and 30th ultimo, from the Imperial Hotel, the property of EDGAR WILLIAM JENNINGS, land agent, a pair of black binoculars, Ross, maker, in a tan-leather case, with “E.W.J.” on lid ; two white singlets with short sleeves ; and a pair of short underpants ; an oak case, containing a white-handled razor, Mappin and Webb, makers: total value, £lO 9s. Identifiable. Clothing branded with complainant’s name.

Auckland. —Between the 3rd and the sth instant, GEORGE HOWARD MATTHEWS’S dwelling at Point Chevalier was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A white Irish-linen tablecloth (rose in centre), an Irish-linen wave-pattern table-cover, three white bathtowels, and two sheets ; total value, £4 9s. Identifiable.

Auckland. —7th instant, from the Ellerslie Hotel, the property of CHARLES EMERSON, jockey, a black three-quarter-length overcoat, lined with black satin, “ Ballantyne, Christchurch,” on tab ; value, £8 Bs. Identifiable.

Auckland. sth instant, from the dwelling of OLAE ANDERSON, boardinghouse-keeper, a silver open - face English lever watch, No. 228874, “ M. Greaves,” maker, on dial, and a set of artificial teeth ; total value, £7. Watch identifiable. Suspicion is attached to a Man (name unknown), age about thirty, height 5 ft. 7 in., thin build, ruddy complexion, fair hair; wearing a dark overcoat and soft brown hat; smart appearance.

Newton. —25th ultimo, from the Western Park, the property of OLIVE MARTIN, a lady’s black handbag with steel clasps, containing a grey-leather purse, with chain attached, 6s. or 75., three or four office-keys; an ivory monkey charm; three small white-enamel Japanese heads, studded with silver; a silver ring, set with a moonstone; a pair of manicure scissors; and letters: total value, £3 7s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to a Man (name unknown), age about twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, dark complexion, dark curly hair; wearing a light rainproof overcoat. Has the appearance of a Maori.

Otahuhu. —On or about the 25th ultimo, from a paddock at Papatoetoe, the property of WILLIAM MOTION, farmer, ninety-one sheep, consisting of eighty-seven wethers and four ewes, some marked with red ruddle on back of head and blue on backs ; total value, £lO9 4s. Identifiable.

New Plymouth.— 2nd instant, from the Grosvenor Hotel, the property of CHARLES RAY, 25 Scarborough Terrace, Wellington, a dark-grey rain-coat, lapels on cuffs, slit at back with two buttons; value, £3. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Harold Watson, alias Neville, referred to in Police Gazette, 1914, page 423.)

Napier. —On or about the 4th ultimo, from the Railwaystation, the property of MR. RAMSON, commercial traveller, 10 Trinity Street, Auckland, a brown-leather suit-case, about 24in. by 16in. and Bin., addressed “Ramson,” containing a medium-size dress-suit; a black-oilskin with black buttons ; five hundred of G. W. Read, Petone, Wellington, advicecards ; a number of books; and a quantity of socks, handkerchiefs, and general wearing-apparel undescribed : total value, £2O. Identifiable.

Dannevirke. —Between the 7th and 28th ultimo, from the Masonic Hotel, the property of WILLIAM JENSEN, a silver curb watoh-chain, with an 1887 jubilee sovereign attached ; an open-face metal watch, “ W.J.” supposed to be scratc ed inside case; and a 22 ct. gold seal ring: total value, £5. Identifiable.

Wellington.—sth ultimo, from Cuba Street, the proper y of CMRISTOPHER PI>INOCK, a gentleman’s blackenamelled bicycle, No. 40946, straight handles, blue-and-grey grips, Dunlop tires ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Wellington.— 4th ultimo, from Harris Street, the property of STEWART MITCHELL, Hataitai, a gentleman’s black-enamelled Rover bicycle, 24 in. frame, No. 3311, slightly turned-down handles, with black-and-white grips, back-pedal and front-rim brakes, Dunlop tires ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Nelson. —On or about the 24th April last, from a portmanteau at the Tapawera Military Camp, the property of DOUGLAS WILSON BROWN, a pair of medium-sized fieldglasses with “J. W. Brown” and “Nelson” engraved on them, White Thompson, maker, in a brown-leather case with strap attached ; value, £7. Identifiable.

Westport. —24th April last, from Palmerston Street, the property of JOHN JOSEPH COUGHAN, Reefton, a gentleman’s black-enamelled, free-wiieel bicycle, baok-pedalling brake, mud-guards have been broken and repaired, leather on saddle torn ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —Between the 2nd and the 6th instant, from rooms at 105 Hereford Street, the property of AMY EDITH NORTON, a morocco-leather jewel-case, a pearl necklet and pendant, a turquoise pendant, a pair of sapphire earrings, a pair of turquoise earrings, a three-bar knife-edge bangle with a horse-shoe in centre, a gold pencil, a spade half-guinea, a small gold-chased locket, and a small gold plain locket; total value, £3O. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —lsth ultimo, from Lancaster Park, the property of LEONARD RIGHTON, a gentleman’s Speedy bicycle, No. 531, wide upturned handles, Oceanic tires on front wheel, Dunlop tire on back ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Waikari. —Between 10.30 a.m and 11.30 a.m. on the 3rd instant the dwelling of AUGUSTAVE MUELLER, platelayer, was broken into, and the following articles stolen : A Winchester rifle, 22-bore ; a box containing twenty-two ball-cartridges; a long green purse, “New Zealand International Exhibition ” written thereon, containing 2s. ; a nickel watch, Paterson and Co. on dial; and a silver chain with medal attached, inscribed “ New Zealand International Exhibition ”: total value, £6. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Richard George Ryan, a Burnham absconder, age sixteen, height 5 ft. 6in., native of New Zealand, medium build, dark hair and complexion, brown eyes, scar on right thumb ; dressed in a grey suit and grey softfelt hat. Has the appearance of a half-caste Maori.

Ashburton. —Between the 29th ultimo and the Ist instant the dwelling of GORDON CRAIGHEAD, 139 Middle Road, was broken into, and the following articles stolen: A pair of grey single blankets, with dark-blue stripe across ends; a grey coat and vest, well worn ; a pair of dungaree trousers, hole near left pocket and right knee ; a blue overcoat; a brown-leather belt, with pouch attached and brass buckle ; a tin can ; and a small screw-driver : total value, £2 18s. 6d. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to James Henry. Bain, a Burnham absconder, age seventeen, height 5 ft. 9 in., sturdy build, freckled complexion, light-brown hair, brown eyes, aquiline nose, scar on left arm. His clothing may be marked “ 141.”

Ashburton. —26th ultimo, from outside the Post Office, the property of WILLIAM M. KERR, telegraphist, a gentleman’s Hudson bicycle, upturned handles, black grips, thumb-brake, dent on cross-bar; value, £5. Identifiable.