PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLV, Issue 37, 15 September 1920, Page 559

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Ohaeawai. On or about the 15th May last, from F. A. MARTIN’S run at Puketona, Bay of Islands, two roan steers, two brindle steers, a red-and-white steer, a black-and-white-spotted steer, and a black steer, all two years and a half, and earmarked with two triangle-shaped pieces out of top of right ear ; total value, £SO. Identifiable.

Devonfort.— On the 6th ultimo CHARLES BARNES’S dwelling at 93 Yauxhall Road was broken into, and 15s. stolen therefrom.

Auckland. — Between the 10th November, 1919, and 15th July last, from a bag in a storeroom at Stonehurst Private Hotel, the property of JOHN JOLLY THOMAS, sharebroker, a brown-leather writing-case, with “James Arnold, c/o Griffiths Bros., Coffee Merchants, Melbourne,” on inside; a white-felt hat; a grey-felt hat; two pairs of socks ; a pair of white shoes; a pair of black Romeo shoes; two pairs of black lace-up half-soled boots, size 6; a pair of pumps; a pair of white-drill trousers ; a pale yellow-and-pink-striped coat and vest; a silk sac suit, with a hole in one shoulder of coat; a pair of black trousers; a pair of black-silk trousers ; a black sac Cheviot suit; a grey-tweed suit; a green-tweed overcoat with gauntlet cuffs; a tweed cap; a plain gold stud; a stud set with a diamond; a bag containing studs and buttons ; and several shirts: total value, £34 os. 6d. Identifiable.

Auckland.— l3th ultimo, from AMY DON’S bedroom at the Northland Private Hotel in Queen Street, an 18 ot. gold engagement-ring, set with an emerald in centre with two small diamonds at each side, in claw setting; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Thames. — 27th ultimo, from the Post Office Hotel, the property of TONY VOJKOVICH, labourer, a gentlemen’s brown - twill double - breasted overcoat, size 7 ; a pair of gentlemen’s glace-kid Pioneer brand boots, size 9 ; a gentlemen’s light-brown-velour hat, with “Best English Velour” on it; and three linen collars, size 16: total value, £lO Bs. 6d. Identifiable.

Hamilton.— Between the 16th ultimo and sth instant, from EDITH POMEROY’S dwelling in Hammond Street, a ladies’ gold ring, set with two rows of six diamonds each in claw setting; and a ladies’ gold ring, set with a pearl in centre surrounded by a cluster of diamonds : total value, £34. Identifiable.

•Putaruru. 27th ultimo, from behind the Farmers’ Auctioneering Company’s premises at Matamata, the property of FRANK KNEEBONE, storeman, a brass-mounted military saddle, with webb girths and nickel stirrups, torn under left knee-pad; and a single-rein bridle, with silver studs on forehead-band, straight rusty bit: total value, £ll. Identifiable.

Rotorua. Between the 19th and 30th June last, from a wagon at the railway-station, the property of MAGKAY, LOGAN, AND CALDWELL, warehousemen, Auckland, a hamper (recovered), containing a gentlemen’s brown-tweed heavy Walden overcoat, with imitation-seal lining ; a gentlemen’s half-lined overcoat; a gentlemen’s lined overcoat ; a gentlemen’s tweed overcoat; a quantity of boys’ washing suits and knickerbockers ; a pair of brown imitation-hogskin leggings; a pair of brown imitation cow-hide leggings with a seam down back ; a pair of Fox’s puttees ; a tweed sports’ coat; twenty-four neglige shirts of various colours, Cambridge brand; eight suits of woollen and cotton pyjamas, Union and Cambridge brands ; four gentlemen’s umbrellas ; a gentlemen’s navy-blue all-wool sweater coat with two patch pockets ; twenty-eight dozen silk and cotton bow and wideend ties in boxes, Mitchell, Parisienne, and Goodwood brands; a carpenters’ Japanese duck apron, with holland collar, large pocket in front, and tapes on neck and waist; and four linen collars, Pilgrim, Marconi, Waukoming, and Export brands: total value, £147 Bs. 3d. Identifiable.

Gisborne. Between 23rd and 26th July last, from a desk at the Technical School, the property of IVY PAINE, student, 59 Stout Street, a ladies’ silver hunting- watch, “ C.A.0.” on outside case, with a silver curb watch-chain attached; total value, £5. Identifiable.

Gisborne. June last, from a paddock in Childers Road, the property of K. GILLEIT, settler, Waiweka, a dark-brown pony mare with white star on forehead, GG branded on shoulder and PP on rump ; and a brown nuggety gelding, about 15 hands, thick mane and tail, scar on one knee, and a white patch on one hind leg: total value, £25. Identifiable.

Hawera. — 27th July last, from AWE PEPE’S dwelling at 86 Albion Street, a gentlemen’s silver hunting Rotherhams watch, with Awe Pepe, 1915,” on inside of baok case; an 18 ct. - gold oval-and-fetter double watch - chain (similar to illustration No. 21 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 2), with a gold-mounted shark’s tooth pendant attached ; and a red round butter-dish, with white edges with gilded beads attached: total value, £ll 17s. 6d. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to David Dambro, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, slight build, black hair and complexion, brown eyes. He is believed to be an American negro. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 570.)

Waipukurau. —lsth ultimo, from JOHANNA CIOILY RIGG’S bedroom at the sanitorium, a gold-nugget brooch and a£l note ; total value, £4. Nugget only identifiable.

Kimbolton. —On or about the 26th ultimo EDITH WATERSON’S dwelling at Apiti was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A blue eiderdown quilt, a white apron and two blue aprons, a pair of ladies’ black boots (size 5), and 6 yards of white muslin; total value, £4 4s. Identifiable.

Dannevirke. —On or about the Ist instant, from a motor-car on the roadside at Matamau, the property of —-TURNBULL, agent, Palmerston North, three Good-year Diamond motor-tires, three wheel-rims with fasteners, a 12-volt battery, and a lamp-bulb; total value, £55 3s. 6d. Identifiable.

Porangahau. —Between the 6th and 9th ultimo, from off a horse in a paddock, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERRNMENT (Police Department), a green-canvas horse-cover (faded), with grey lining, and a broad arrow stamped on straps and leather fittings; value, £2 10s. Identifiable.

Wellington. 29th ultimo, from a bedroom at the People’s Palace Private Hotel, the property of JOHN PEARSON, 395 Armagh Street, Christchurch, an 18ct.-or 22 ct. gold heavy buckle ring; and Bs.: total value, £5 Bs. Ring only identifiable.

Wellington.— On or about the 9th ultimo, from bedrooms at the Egmont Private Hotel, a grey-tweed suit, a slate-coloured felt hat, a pair of socks, a belt, a fawn overcoat, and £1 10s. in silver, total value £l3 18s., identifiable except money, the property of VICTOR HOYLE ; a pair of tan boots and a grey sweater without sleeves, total value £3 10s., identifiable, the property of HARRY HUDSON; and a pair of socks and 10s., total value 12s. 6d., socks only identifiable, the property of ARTHUR WILLS. Suspicion is attached to Fred McGregor, age about nineteen, height 5 ft. 2 in., fair complexion, fair long hair, full round face; speaks with Cockney accent, and will probably be wearing a portion of the stolen clothing.

Wellington. Between the 9th and 13th ultimo, from MAURICE CLARIS’S bedroom at the Y.M.C.A. Building in Willis Street, a teak walking-stick, with oval handle with a small chip on one side, and a silver band with “ M.C.” on it • value, £2. Identifiable. ’

Wellington. JOHN FRANCIS CARRIGAN’S watch, &c., stolen : It has now been ascertained by the Wellington police that the number of the stolen watch is No. 17466868. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 543.)

Wellington. llth ultimo, from the Columbia Private Hotel in Cuba Street, the property of ROY SIMON ASHER, salesman, a gentlemen’s fine black-serge overcoat, with belt, low lapels, Raglan shoulders, two outside flap pockets, lining under one armpit torn, silk label at back with maker’s name and “Bourke Street, Melbourne,” on it; value, £l6. Identifiable,

Wellington. Cecil Hotel, the property of IVY MEREDITH, Masterton, a brown rug with blue and green through it, plain on one side and cheok on the other side, with “ Ivy Meredith ” sewn on one corner; a brown rug with “ Ivy Meredith ” sewn on one corner ; a brown-tweed large overcoat with brown opossumfur collar; a fawn Dexter rainproof overcoat with check lining ; a fawn rainproof trench-overcoat with several buttons missing; a heather-mixture hand-knitted jersey; a brown leather-lined motor-overcoat, short sleeves and two leather straps : total value, £29 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— lßth July last, from Riccarton Road, the property of ALFRED EDGAR LUTTRELL, 12 Riccarton Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 4789, upturned handles, rubber pedals, cable brake on back wheel, steel mud-guards, No. 29 Mansfield saddle ; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— 3oth July last, from Hereford Street, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Post and Telegraph Department), a gentlemen’s free-wheel 22 in. Hercules bicycle, No. 528, red forks ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —3rd ultimo, from High Street, the property of ALBERT BUIST, 516 Colombo Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Bell bicycle, No. 2127, upturned handles, rat-trap pedals, steel mud-guards; value, £7 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— 3rd July last, from the Oxford Hotel the property of VALENTINE HAY SMITH, 27 Brougham Street, a gentlemen’s light-blue-enamelled Jack Suckling bicycle, No. 733, steel mud-guards, racing-saddle; value £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —2nd July last, from outside the Prince ° f T Wales Hotel, the property of GEORGE GILBERT BURSON, 420 St. Asaph Street, a gentlemen’s blackenamelled Bell bicycle, No. 4745, Dunlop tires, mud-guards attached ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— 3lst June last, from outside the Oxford Hotel, the property of ERNEST JAMES DE RUNGS, 36 Peer Street, Riccarton, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Swift bicycle, No. 16640, steel mud-guards, Record tires; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. Bth July last, from outside the Gladstone Hotel, the property of HARRY JOHN SAGGERS, 2 Fowke Street, a gentlemen’s _ black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A bicycle, No. 410208, wide handles, front brake, mud-guards attached ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —26th June last, from outside the Eastern Hotel, the property of ALFRED WILLIAM WHEAL, 394 Gloucester Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Rawson and Lowe bicycle, No. A 7073, back-pedalling brake • value, £7 10s. Identifiable. ** ’

Christchurch.— On or about the 12th ultimo, from a bedroom at the Federal Hotel, the property of RICHARD EVATT, 101 Brougham Street, Wellington, a -leather oval purse, with a flap and button fastener; a pair of gold oval sleeve-links, with “ R.E.” on them (“ E ” is shaped similar to a wish-bone); and 10s.: total value, £5. Identifiable except money.

i Lincoln.—On or about the 4th instant, from FRANK GEORGE BANKS’S premises at Prebbleton, a set of springdray harness, patch on each side of collar, double-ring bit; a cart-saddle and breeching; two pairs of heavy blinkers ; two draught collars; and two pairs of nickel hames, with “N.Z.F.” on hooks: total value, £25 15s. Identifiable.

Dunedin.— Between 22nd May and and 6th June last from JAMES ALFRED AITCHESON’S dwelling at 104 Richardson Street, a brownish-grey-velvet-pile hall-carpet runner, with red flowers in it, about 27 in. wide and 21 ft. long; and a gold-painted clock, with two gold-painted angels on top : total value, £ll. Identifiable.

Dunedin.— On the 26th July last ERNEST GRIMMAN’S dwelling was broken into, and a seven-chamber 22-calibre revolver and 15s. stolen therefrom; total value, £1 10s. Suspicion is attached to a Man (name unknown), age about twenty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, dark hair; dressed in a dark-grey suit; neat appearance ; good looking.’