PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLV, Issue 4, 28 January 1920, Page 63

PERSONS WANTED.

Devonport.- instant, that he may be compelled to pay £B2 ss. 4d. arrears due for the maintenance of his two sons, Alexander and Cyril McDonald, inmates of St. Mary’s Industrial School, Alexander McDonald, age forty-five, height about 5 ft. 5 in., painter, native of Scotland, medium build, brown hair turning grey, grey eyes, long note, light-brown moustache, thin features ; dressed in a dark-grey suit and soft-felt hat ; fond of drink.

Auckland. 26th September last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Hughriah Edward Cornelius Glover, age twenty, height 5 ft. 6Jin., butcher, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, liglit-brown hair, blue eyes; horse’s head, shoe, and flowers on left forearm ; flowers and “ Esma” on

right arm. He has failed to pay £1 19s. 6d. balance of restitution for theft, and has also failed since September last to report to the Probation Officer. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 21, and Photographs, page 7.)

Auckland.—2oth instant, that he may be compelled to maintain Elvin Lawrence Larsen, an inmate of Weraroa Industrial School, Lawrence Larsen, age forty-five, height 5 ft. B|in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fair complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes, pointed nose, pinched features, scar near right ankle, varicose veins in legs. He may be found living with Maud Grampton. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 490.)

Auckland. 6th ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Roderick McKenzie Montgomery, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. in., seaman, native of Scotland, medium build, sallow complexion, dark - brown hair, hazel eyes, scar at base of leit thumb ; sailing-ship, clasped hands, sailor’s head, airship, and sailor’s grave on left forearm; “ Hope,” star, anchor, clasped hands, heart, and “ True Love,” on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1919, and 793.)

Auckland.— l9th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £l9 12s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and three children, John Joseph McDonald, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. in., tailor, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, four upper front teeth missing, brown heavy moustache, red mark on one shin. Arrears computed to 21sb October last.

Thames. — 29th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences. Emil Bernhart Johansen, age about forty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, supposed native of Sweden, strong build, sallow complexion, brown hair and eyes, heavy moustache ; dressed in a brown-tweed suit and grey cap ; slovenly appearance. He mav be in possession of a certificate of registration, No. 119/2. Accused obtained £8 from Alfred Berridge, storekeeper, Ngatta, by falsely representing that Allan D uglas, farmer, for whom he had been working, owed him that amount, and on whom he gave an order to the

storekeeper. He may have with him a seven- or eight-year old chestnut horse with white face, about 14 hands, hog mane and tail, rope-mark on neck ; and a nearly new saddle and bridle, which he is suspected of stealing from Charles Kendail, Waitakaruru.

Gisborne. —l4th instant, that she may be compelled to pay arrears of maintenance due for the support of her son, an inmate of Weraroa Industrial Sohool, Elizabeth Priston, alias Mrs. Rafter, age about thirty-eight, height 5 ft., domestic, stout build, dark hair, prominent* eyes, scar on one leg ; dressed in a light gaberdine costume.

Inglewood. —l3th instant, on warrant for false pretences, Jack Austin, age twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of Scotland, strong build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, clean-shaved ; dressed in a darkbrown suit and dark cap ; speaks slowly. Accused was negotiating with Mrs. Lacey to buy her farm, and before the transaction was completed he sold three of her cattle to Harold Henry Olson, farmer, Egmont, for £36. He was accompanied by two young men in a motor-car.

Waipukurau. —2oth instant, that she may be compelled to maintain her daughter, an inmate of Wellington Receiving Home, Jessie Pilcher, age twenty-three, domestio, native of New Zealand, medium build, pale oomplexion, fair hair, grey eyes ; usually dressed in a blue dress and red hat.

Takapau. — 6th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for two months in default of paying £l9 Is. 2d. balance of fine and costs for supplying female Maoris with liquor, John Ryan Coughlan, age about thirty-three, height about 5 ft. 7 in., roadman, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, cleanshaved ; fond of drink. He may be accompanied by his wife and son (age about three years).

Wellington. —l7th instant, that she may be located and warned that unless she complies with the conditions of her release upon probationary license she will be recommitted to prison, Hilda Koberstein, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. sJin., domestic, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes, cyst on left eyelid, two moles on left side of face, scars on left arm and on wrists. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 35.) (P. 20/113.)

Wellington.— sth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Maria Jessie Yarlett, William Yarlett, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 7 in., hawker and dealer, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion, fair hair (bald), blue eyes, two upper front teeth missing ; fond of drink and gambling ; wears a soft-felt hat turned down in front. Arrears to sth instant, £9 13s.

Wellington. —Bth instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 3s. fine and costs for a breach of the peace, John Harold O’Brien, age twenty-five, electrician, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes, scar on left hip.

Wellington. —sth instant, on two warrants of commitment to Wellington Prison for (1) forty eight hours in default of paying 13s. fine and costs for drunkenness, and (2) seven days in default of paying £5 3s. fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, John Wynn, alias William Wynne, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 7 in., boilermaker, native of England, strong build, dark complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, scar on left thumb and knee; several brown spots on body and below right knee ; varicose veins in legs. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 726.)

Wellington.— 6th instant, on warrant of commitment to Lyttelton Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying £1 3s. fine and costs for drunkenness, John Joseph Buckley, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 6in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, soar on left upper arm, mark on left eyebrow.

Wellington.—l7th September last, on warrant for false pretences, Charles Bernard Allen, age twentysix, height 5 ft. 7$ in., labourer and clerk, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair hair and complexion, brown eyes. Accused obtained carpenters’ tools (recovered), value £8 165., from Richard Alfred Wakelin, of the Stewart Timber, Glass, and Hardware Company (Limited),

Courtenay Place, by falsely representing by telephone that he was C. Smith, Masterton, and requested that Charles Bernard Allen be supplied with the tools, and the price charg* d to Mr. Smith. He is identical with George Alison, referred to in Police Gazette, 1919, page 632. (See following paragraph.)

Wellington.— l3th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Charles Bernard Allen, referred to in preceding paragraph. Accused obtained a “ D.1.C.” brand trenchcoat, value £7 17s. 6d., from David Wil.-on, of the Drapery and General Importing Company (Limited), by falsely representing by telephone that he was G. Hume, of Featherston, and that his motor-driver would call for the coat. He is identical with George Alison, referred to in Police Gazette, 1919, page 632, and preceding paragraph.

Blenheim. 2lst ultimo, that summonses for perjury and wilful damage to a motor-car may be served upon him, Clarence Day, age twenty, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, full face ; usually dressed in a grey-tweed suit and soft-felt hat ; boyish appearance ; fond of drink.

Christchurch. —Between the 2nd and 6th instant, for theft of a gentlemen’s overcoat (recovered), value £l2, the property of George McDonald, licensee, Royal Hotel, Oxford Terrace, A. Yates (name probably fictitious), age twentyfour, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, medium build, sallow complexion, fair hair; dressed in light-coloured trousers, dark sac coat and vest, and fawn soft-felt hat. Accused sold the coat for £1 to David Bell, second-hand dealer. No Warrant.

Christchurch.— 3lst ultimo, on warrant for making a false declaration for the purpose of procuring a Registrar’s certificate under the Marriage Act, John Cockerell, age twenty-six, height sft. Bin., cook, good build, pale complexion, black hair, dark eyes, i-lightly large Roman nose, scars on fingers of one hand which have been injured ; broad features ; Jewish appearance.

Christchurch.— 24th September, 1917, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 10s. fine and ocsts for a breach of his prohibition order, Patrick O’Connor, alias Sher, age sixty-six, height 5 ft. 6J in., labourer, native of Ireland, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1917, page 584.)

Christchurch. —l6th ultimo, on warrant for theft of Bd., the propei ty of the Christchurch Tramway Board, Percy Major, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and ex tramway conductor, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair, brown eyes; usually dressed in a blue sac suit and a black soft-felt hat. Accused while employed as a conductor on a tram-car resold four used tiokets.

Christchurch. 29th July last, that a warrant of distress for £2 2s. solicitors’ fees in a maintenance case may be executed upon his effects, John Donovan, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, black hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 570.)

Timaru. —23rd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Timaru Prison for one month in default of making resfitu tion of £2, balance of money stolen (£5), Albert Cuff, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 5J in., scene-shifter, native of New Zealand, medium build, pale complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, long nose ; dressed in a grey suit, grey cap, and black boots. (See Police Gazette, 1918, page 531, and Photographs, page 52.)

Invercargill.— James Irvine, failing to maintain : It has been ascertained by the Wellington police that accused left Now Zealand as chief officer on the barquentine “Satiania” for Port Townsend, America, on the 16th October last. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 3.)