PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVI, Issue 26, 6 July 1921, Page 481

PERSONS WANTED.

Wiiangarei. lsth ultimo, for false pretences, Man (name unknown), age about forty-three, height about 5 ft. 4 in., strong build, fresh complexion, fair ginger hair, ginger moustache, but may now be clean-shaved; dressed in a dark suit, brown soft-felt hat or grey cap ; Scotch or English accent; good address; shabby appearance. Accused obtained drapery value £4 and £5 in cash from James Wilson, tailor, Cameron Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £9 on the National Bank of New Zealand, Dargaville, signed “P. J. Jones,” No warrant.

Wiiangarei. -14th ultimo, on warrant for forgery and uttering, Frederick Theodore Poulton, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair ; dressed in a blue-serge suit, tan boots, and brown soft-felt hat; pleasant manner. He is suffering from venereal disease, and is supposed to be identical with man of same name referred to in Police Gazette, 1917, page 730. Accused forged the signature of G. H. Barton to a cheque for £SB 10s. on the Bank of New Zealand, Whangarei, and uttered it to Jane Fleming Syme. He may be in possession of a stolen war medalwith “_GLJL. Barton, 13/2714 ” on rim. Newton. — 12th May last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Miriam Bamford, 28 Randolph Street, Sidney Bamford, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., importer of shoeuppers, native of America, stout build, brown hair, dark eyes, usually clean-shaved but may now be growing a moustache; dressed in a dark check suit and/ cap! and patent-leather boots. —AU), d\jlfj 'Jfoj, /

Auckland. May last, on warrant for failing to coqiply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Violet May Rolton, 33 Dryden Street/ Grey Lynn, is the mother, Sydney Wright, alias Wrightson, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer and stable hand, native of Australia, slight build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, woman’s bust and “ Flo ” in scroll on right upper arm, cross, dagger, and woman on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 766, ami Photographs, 1911, page 38.) ci jTjXSi X J//2/ 2-/

Auckland. — 10th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £5 10s. fine and costs for trespass on a racecourse, John Winslade, alias McDonald, alias John Williams, alias Reid, alias George Snow, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of England, sallow complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 404, and Photographs, HH9, past; 55. V W y't * Auckland. —2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £2O 10s. line and costs for trespass on a racecourse, William Koggard, alias Hoghard, alias Clifford, alias Mote, age fiftyfour, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, curly-brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, indistinct tattooing on right forearm, dots on left wrist. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 423, and Photographs, 1913, “ ge 6L) Co^uS^ 7 / 5- /

" Auckland.— ultimo, on warrant for theft of £63, the property of the National Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Esmond a Catere (name probably fictitious), age about twentysix, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, dark-sallow complexion, dark hair ; well dressed in a dark suit and soft hat, and wears a brooch tie-pin and carries a dark walking-stick. He has a cheque-book on the National Bank of New Zealand, numbered 20985-31008. Accused opened an account with the above bank on the . 17th ultimo and deposited £l2, soon after which he withdrew £4 10s. On the 23rd ultimo he presented a cheque for £7, and after having it initialled by the ledgerkeeper he altered it to £7O, whiclyaufount was paid out by the teller. ctrijvL* ’ jpyW^i

Auckland. -30th ultimo, that she may be interviewed regarding the registration of the birth of Charles William Fairhursb, born at Wellington on the 23rd March, 1920, which registration is alleged by her husband, Tom Fair hurst, to be false, Lillian Faii’hurst, alias Haeft, age twenty-nine, height about 5 ft., prostitute, native of England, medium build, fair hair and complexion : frequents Chinese quarters.

Onehunga. 27th April last, that a distress warrant for £5 10s. fine and costs for furiously riding a motor-bicycle may be executed upon his effects, John McLean, alias Leslie, age about thirty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., contractor, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, darkbrown eyes, one arm injured on which he wears a leather support from the hand to above the elbow; wearing ridingbreeches, puttees, and tan boots; smart appearance. He is in possession of a motor-bicycle, No. H.A.827. He is well known by the name “ Leslie ” among boxing enthusiasts. Hamilton. —3oth April last on warrant of commitment to Hamilton lock-up for twenty-four hours in default of paying 13s. fine and costs for drunkenness, Richard Richards, age sixty-four, height 5 ft. 111 in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, Roman nose, right 'forefinger bffiit; usually wears riding-breeches. -fiJCLA)

Matiere. -7th May last, on warrant for theft of a cheque (recovered) for £l7, the property of Leonard O’Riley, sawmill hand, Mahirakau, Mari (name unknown), age about thirty, height 6 ft., strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, clean-shaved, slightly round-shouldered; dressed in a dark working-suit and soft-felt hat. The cheque was lost at Matiere or Ohura on above date, and on the same day it was cashed by George Cecil Jones, Ohura, for above-described man.

Waipiro Bay. —-30th September last, that a summons for a breach of his prohibition order may be served upon him, Jack Watson, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 74 in., labourer, native of England, slight build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, high cheek-bones, thin face.

Gisborne. 4th May last, for failing to report to the Probation Officer, Gisborne, in accordance with the conditions of his release upon probation, John Lewis Colter Sharpin, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 54 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 166.)

Taumabunui. -7th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days on each in default of paying £5 (£2 10s. on each) fines and costs for failing to notify vendor that liquor was intended for a proclaimed area, and bringing unlabelled liquor into a proclaimed area, Alexander Capill, age about fifty, height 5 ft. 10 in., painter and wheelwright, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, fair hair and moustache turning grey, grey eyes, right hand stiff; dressed ii/a brown suit and dark-grey-felt hot. -fCcud HjnjL'l. Wellington. —3oth ultimo, that she may be compelled to maintain her child, Alma Bell, an inmate of Wellington Receiving-home, Mrs. Leslie Eggar Murray, nee Ivy Alma Bell, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 4 in., domestic, native of Now Zealand, dark hair, blue eyes, flat feet, good looking. She may be accompanied by her husband, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, slight build, dark complexion, curly black hair, has the appearance of having dark blood in him. She was last heard of at Homeburn Station, Martinborough, in February, 1920,

Wellington. — l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month in default of paying £62 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, Henry Edward Sayers, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 10 J in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, black hair, grey, eyes ; usually well dressed. Arrears computed to 2ncL <hmd, 1919. (See Police Gazette,

Wellington.— 2lst ultimo, that a distress warrant for £5 10s. fine and costs for gambling on a train may be executed upon his effects, George Clarke, age twenty, height 5 ft. 2 in., jockey, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair brushed back J brown eyes, imp^n^m^l^(^e%^^g^ypag e 369.)

Wellington. 27th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Gladys Snow, Howard William Snow, alias Herbert Snow, age twenty-one, height 6 ft. 4 in., fireman, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, woman and snake on right forearm, “ Forget me not ” and “ Holly ” on left forearm, small scar on upper lip, on one cheek, and on right side of nose. Arrears to 16th May last, £sl. (See Police Gazette 1921, page 396, and Photographs, page 7.) £ /j Wellington.— 429th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for ten days in default of paying £3 Is. balance of fine’ and costs for assault, Matthew Hopkins, height 5 ft. 4 in., seaman, native of England, stout build, fresh complexion,, fair hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved, slightly deaf. He is,a member of the crew of the s.s. “ Arahura.” qf Brunnerton. 4th ultimo, on warrant for using obscene language, and indecent exposure on the public road at Kokiri, John Keimar, alias Keeney, age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., bushman, native of Tasmania, medium build, ruddy complexion, curly red hair, blue eyes, square jaws; dressed in a blue suit ; erect gait. Ofl/vC/ZlicjL 40-4.- 3/ Cheviot.— On or about true 24th ultimo, on warrant for theft of £4, the property €f David Chisholm, caretaker, Spotswood, Lawrence Charles McGuire, age thirty, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, left arm amputated, scar on right side of abdomen, faint L.C.M., wreath, heart, and half-bracelet on right forearm ; fond of drink ; dressed in a dark suit and brown Hr. Jim hat. Accused had been staying with complainant and left on above date, after which the money wttsAnissed. ( (Sep Police Gazette, 1918, page 401.) / yJO $X f

Christchurch. —29th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Eva Salt is the mother, Martin Gj erst ad, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., seaman and labourer, native of Norway, medium build, brown hair, blue eyes ; “M.J. ”on back of right thumb. Arrears to 28th ultimo, £3B Os. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 610.) fz/V/Vu/ Christchurch. 24th ultimo? on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Amelia Walker, Rolleston House, 5 Worcester Street, Edward John Hampton Walker, age forty-nine, height 5 ft. 6 in., fruiterer and confectioner, native of Tasmania, stout build, sallow complexion, dark hair going grey, brown eyes, broken nose, clean-shaved, ring-mark below right eye, rubs his right cheek when conversing ; usually dressed in a grey check or dark-brown suit, felt hat, and brown raincoat. His Photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s Office, Christchurch. JtysiAJLj. r-Z -2Z

Christchurch. — 15th ultimo., on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Katherine Gibson, 12 Airdale Place, William Hamilton Ferguson Gibson, age forty-four, height 5 ft. in., cook and labourer, native of Australia, slight build, sandy complexion, reddish hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved, “ Katie ” and “ Will ” on one wrist, circular scar on top of head ; erect gait; shabbily dressed in brown trousers and black coat. Arrears to 14th ultimo, £6 2s. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s OfficSTChristchuveh. / I y~l

Timaru. —-sth May last, that lie may be warned that if he does not comply with the ' conditions of his release upon probation proceedings will be instituted against him, Donald McLennan Mcßae, ago forty-six, height 5 ft. 7-| in., labourer and seaman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, grey hair, brown eyes, heart, anchor, and cross on right forearm, English coat-of-arms on left forearm; shabbily dressed; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 332.)

W aitati.—*2l st ultimo, for escaping from Seacliff Mental Hospital, Edmond Lee, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. in., medium build,, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, hazel eyes, dark . moustache, cast in one eye; slightly stooped; dressed in a dark-tweed suit and cap branded with a star, and blucher boots,: quiet/plausible manner. Dunedin. —24th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Rebecca' Lorimer, 561 Cumberland Street, Norman Lorimer, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 5 in., painter, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, broken nose, scar over right eye, cleanshaved ; dressed in a grey suit, tan boots, black velour hat, and brown-tweed overcoat.

Dunedin. 2lst ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Emma Susanna Aston, 227 Rattray Street, John Lee Aston, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair and eyes, blind in right eye ; usually dressed in a grey suit and soft-felt hat. Arrears to March last, £43 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 474.)