PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 31 March 1920, Page 203

PERSONS WANTED.

Russell. —17th ultimo, that a summons for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours may be served upon him, Gus Cross, age nineteen (looks older), height about 5 ft. 7 in., bushman, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark hair and complexion, brown eyes, clean-shaved; dressed in a grey check suit and soft-felt hat.

Auckland. —24th January last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 3s. 6d. costs for helpless drunkenness, Frank McDonald, age forty-two, height sft. 6 in., boilermaker, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, long nose, scar over right eyebrow.

Auckland. —2sth ultimo, that a summons for threatening behaviour in Victoria Street may be served upon him, Robert Henry Johnson, age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., hawker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes; dressed in a brown suit.

Fbankton Junction. —26th ultimo, that a summons for a breach of his prohibition order may be served upon him, Louis Edward Grey, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and bushman, native of England, slight build, fair complexion, light - brown hair, grey eyes ; usually . wears riding-breeches, leggings, spurs, and cowboy hat; quiet manner; untidy appearance.

Hamilton. —9th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a totalizator ticket, value £lO 175., the property of Maria Shaw, Frankton Junction, Jack Donaldson, ago about twentyfive, height about 5 ft. 10in., dark complexion, slight build, decayed prominent front teeth ; dressed in a grey suit and striped collar. Complainant gave the ticket in respect of the racehorse “ Miss Leslie” to accused to collect the above dividend. He disappeared, and has not been seen since.

Taumarunui. —28th January last on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £l3 17s. Bd. fine and costs for disorderly behaviour in a railway - carriage, Henry Maiden Watson, age seventeen, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes, soar on back of 'left hand, snub nose. (See Police Gazette, 1919, pages 545 and 694.)

New Plymouth. —2oth instant, that a summons for being found in the Breakwater Hotel during prohibited hours may be served upon him, John Henry McLean, age about twenty-three, height 5 ft. 5 in., jockey and stable-man, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, fair hair ; usually dressed in a navy-serge suit.

Wanganui. —lßth instant, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 18s. costs for helpless drunkenness, James O’Brien, age fifty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, left leg artificial; dressed in a brown suit and grey cap ; untidy appearance.

Dannevirke.— sth November last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Margaret Mabel Buchan, Empire Street, William James Alexander Buchan, age thirty-four, height about 5 ft. 11 in., olerk and farm labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, black hair turning grey, brown eyes ; usually dressed in a grey or navy-blue suit.

Takapau. —2oth instant, on warrant for failing to provide for the future maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, Jack Johnston, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 11 in., motor-driver, native of England, slight build, dark complexion, wavy dark hair turning grey, dark-blue eyes, scar on forehead and under chin ; usually dressed in a grey-tweed suit, tan shoes, and cap. Complainant, Louisa Mouat.

Petone. — loth July last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 os. 6d. fine and costs for driving at an excessive speed, Percy Higgs, age about twenty-seven, height sft. 7in., taxi-driver, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair and eyes, clean-shaved, round face; usually dressed in a darkgrey suit, black-felt hat, and high-heeled boots ; smart appearance.

Wellington. —l9th instant, on warrant of commitment to Lyttelton Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for a breach of the City By-laws, Edward Sullivan, age about twenty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., fireman, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair.

Wellington. —Bth January last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Barbara McTagget, Main Road, Porirua, Robert William George McTagget, age thirtyfour, height 6 ft., barman, native of New Zealand, medium fresh complexion, brown hair, light-blue eyes, Indian ring tattooed on one finger; well dressed; smart appearance. He is at present in Sydney (Australia), and he may be accompanied by a barmaid named Alice Gamble.

Wellington. — lsth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Alice Ann Fletcher, William Joseph Fletcher, alias Joseph William Fletcher, age about forty, height about 5 ft. 9 in., miner and labourer, native of Australia, strong build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, growth near left ear, scar on left forearm, prominent artificial teeth. Arrears to 23rd ultimo, £6. (See Police Gazette, 1916, pages 488 and 642.)

Wellington.— 2Bth ultimo, on warrant for theft of a camera (recovered), value 15s. 6d., the property of Ethel Ford, accountant, 56 Victoria Street, Duncan Chasland, alias B. Chasalen, age about eighteen, height about 5 ft. 6in., cook and waiter, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, curly dark hair; usually dressed in a brown suit (no hat). The camera was stolen from Denham’s office at 56 Victoria Street, and sold by accused for 3s. 6d. to Spolsky, second-hand dealer.

Blenheim.— lßth November last, on warrant for false pretences, William Lees, age about twenty-seven, height about 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, light-brown hair, long features; dressed in a blue serge suit and soft - felt hat; slightly stooped; fond of gambling and horseracing. He may be accompanied by his wife and child. Accused obtained £l3 from Charles William Botham, farmer, Tuamarina, by falsely representing himself to be employed by the Public Works Department, and that he was sent to complainant by George Attwood. There are other charges pending.

Westport. comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Bessie Driscoll, Waimangaroa, and two children, Joseph Driscoll, alias Hodges, alias Hodgetts, age thirty -two, height 6 ft., labourer, native of Australia, strong build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, blue mark on nose and forehead ; usually dressed in a grey suit or khaki trousers and puttees, and felt hat; erect gait; frequents hotels. Arrears to 13th January last, £23 16s.

Ashburton. —21st November last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Colin William Rennie Campbell, age thirty, height 5 ft. 7Jin., labourer and miner, native of America, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair, grey eyes, left eye twisted, cleanshaved ; usually dressed in a blue suit and fawn-felt hat ; smart appearance. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 47.)

Dunedin. —l7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for one month in default of paying £5 3s. fine and costs for obstructing police, Neil McLean, age twenty-three, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, clean-shaved, thin features; usually dressed in a brown suit and black soft-felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 59.)