PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVI, Issue 36, 14 September 1921, Page 581

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. 27th instant, for escaping from custody, George Caffrey, alias Johnson, alias Johnstone, age twentysix, height 6it. 11 Jin., labourer, dark complexion, black hair, large brown eyes, clean-shaved, left-thumb joint enlarged, scar on left forearm; dressed in a dark suit, lightgrey overcoat, and cap; boils on body; has the appearance of a quarter-caste Maori. Whilst being escorted to Wellington he escaped from the train near Newmarket. Offender may be in possession of Bank of New Zealand notes as follows: One £IOO, five £SO, and two £2O, the proceeds of a recent theft. He may assume the name Jackson, and may be accompanied by Esther Sutherland, referred to in Police Gazette, 1919, page 347, who is pregnant, and who may be accompanied by her daughter, Eileen, aged ten. This is in lieu of the notice on page 549 of this Gazette. He may attempt to leave this Dominion. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 496, and Photographs, /191&, page 18, and 1920, page u -> fi i^l%i

Auckland. —-Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 3s. fine and costs for drunkenness, Thomas Brennan, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, brown eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1920. page 756, and Photographs, 1921, page 38.) ZL%/Q/ #-/

Auckland. Bth instant, on warrant for being about to abscond from bail for the purpose of evading justice, David McArthur Todd, alias “ Maggotty ” Todd, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair turning grey, brown eyes, clean-shaved, thin face, yeoman’s bust on right forearm, dagge^an(UJu3£/tl^hr^c^E^fbeadmi; dressed in a navy-blue suit \wtqywmfe stripes grey-felt hat/and brown raincoat; slightly stooped. a charge of theft, and released on recognizance. He maj\Win possession of a number of Bank of New Zealand notes of large denomination, the proceeds of a recent theft, and may endeavour to leave this Dominion. (See Police Gazette, 1919; page 155, and Photographs, 1909, page 23.) d&'%dft/7 a h/ .

Auckland. 2nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £l4 6s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, William Frederick Gosnell, age forty-four, height about 5 ft. 2 in., stable hand and jockey, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair going grey, clean-shaved,' scar on left side of head ; usually dressed in a dark-grey suit and hat. Arrears computed to Bth July last.

Auckland. —sth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Sybil Baker is the mother, Alexander McDonald, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, scar on left jaw; a quarter-caste Maori. Arrears computed to 10th June last, £22 12s. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page JISQ £3>~<o '&-(o /

Mercer. —22nd ultimo, on warrant for theft of a horse (recovered), value £3O, the property of William Baldwin, farmer, Waerenga, Alf Burns, age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., native of Australia, medium build, dark hair and complexion, full round face, clean-shaved; dressed in khaki riding breeches, black leggings, and dark coat. Accused, who said lie was looking for land, borrowed the horse and sold it for * 10 Wb *i y, / -

Mercer. —3rd ultimo, that a notice of//fine and costs for £5 13s. for cruelty to a hqfee may be served upon him, William John Baker, age about f) iy proprietor, mediumtibpild, xuday complexion? grey hair. He failed to appear in answer to a summons. o"// y it / * Te Awamutu. —18th ultimo, that a distress warrant for £25 15s. fine and costs for unlawfully supplying liquor to a Native may be executed ufionhis effects, Joseph Brennan, age thirty-two, height-5 ft. bin.; labourer, native of Now Zealand, medium build, dark completion, curly brown hair ; hazel eyes, small blue under right,/ eye ; dressed in a brown-tweed suit with fancy flaps on pockets of coat and vest, check cap, and light-tan boots ; slovenly appearance.

Gisborne. l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for three months in default of paying £2B 3s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and children, John Foster, age forty-nine, height 5 ft. 8f in', taxi-driver and contractor, native of Ireland, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, brown eyes, dark moustache, scar on left forefinger. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page si ' ) fuQi *lhl /gk I

Gisborne. 29th ultimo, on warrant for failing to appear at the Supreme Court to plead to indictments for theft in accordance with the conditions of his recognizance, James Trainor, alias George Wilson, alias William Kinnaird, alias Peter Graham, alias Frank Allan, alias William Kinnaird Chisholm, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 3J in., labourer, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair, blue eyes, scar on head and on left forefinger, birthmark on left forearm. He may endeavour to leave this Dominion. (See Police Gazettes 1920. page" 153, and Photographs, 1916, p ft s e 38 *) | lulj £#/

Hawera. —Bth instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, • Isabella Marshall, Mokoia, Albert George Joseph Marshall, age fifty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, dark hair and complexion, small blue-grey eyes ; usually dressed in a blue-serge suit ; smart appearance. He has obtained a passport to leave the Dominion about the 17th instant. * •

Hawera.— instant, for unlawfully using a Ford motorcar, value £3OO (recovered), the property of John Edward Mortimer, farmer, Okaiawa, Man (name unknown), age about twenty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in. Complainant left his motorcar in Blake’s motor-garage in Regent Street, from where it was taken by a man of the above description who paid the storage and abandoned it at Petone. No warrant, 'Ll

Palmerston North. lst ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of his sister, an inmate of Porirua Mental Hospital,; Charles Downey, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., second-hand dealer and pawnbroker, native of New Zealand, good build, sallow complexion, dark hair going bald, blue eyes, round face ; usually .dressed in a dark suit and %["/ JL-

. Foxton. 9th instant, that he may be informed that he is required to register in accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Aliens Act, 1917, Lui Jee Kwong, age thirtyseven, height 5 ft. 8 in., fruiterer, native of China, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes, may have a full beard ; dressed dressed f

Wellington. — July last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Lille Jane O’Rorke, Thomas O’Rorke, age thirtyeight, height 5 ft. 6 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, long nose; usually dressed in a dark suit. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s Office,- Wellington. Arrears to 4th July last, £32 15s. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 65.)

Wellington. —2sth ultimo, for false pretences, Man (name unknown), age about thirty-six, height about 5 ft. 8 in., good build, fresh complexion; dressed in a grey suit and cap and black military boots. Accused obtained a pair of gentlemen’s box-calf Derby boots, “ Size 7, No. 500 ” stamped inside,

value £2 55., and £l3, from William Irvine, boot-retailer, 263 Willis Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £ls ss. on the Bank of New Zealand, Petone. No warrant.

Wellington. Between the 13th August and the 28th October, 1919, on warrant for false pretences, William Francis Harrison, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 11J in., cook and baker, native of England, medium build, dark sallow complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, sailor on left forearm. Accused, who is a returned soldier, obtained £3 17s. from the New Zealand Government (Defence Department) by falsely representing that he was married. There are other-charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 481.) ■,/£ a

Westport. — ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Eva Bowley, age thirty-three, height about 5 ft. 4 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, tip of left forefinger missing. Accused obtained a pair of boots, a pair of shoes, and a pair of slippers, value £4 55., from George H. McElwee and Co., boot-importers, by falsely representing that they were for Mrs. Campbell, of Hector. She left Westport on the Bth ultimo, accompanied by Percy Robert Bibby, alias Berry, referred to in Police

Oxford. — ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Leonard Cecil McKinnon, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and traveller, native of Australia, medium build, fair hair and complexion, brown eyes, clean-shaved ; well educated ; dresses well. He has not reported to the Probation Officer, Christchurch, in accordance with the conditions of his release. (See Police Gazette, f'z/rf/pL/,

Christchurch. —Bth instant, that he may be compelled to maintain his grandchildren, inmates of a receiving home, Christchurch, Alfred Cox, age about sixty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and farmer, strong build, florid complexion, grey hair and moustache ; usually dressed in a grey suit, tan boots, and black hard hat; polished manner; walks with a stoop.

Christchurch. 26th July last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms otia-maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Susie Peterson is the mother, James Henry <Hadler, age twejfty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., labouseamans native of "Nov/ Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hairV tisually well dressed in a navyblue or brown suft and cap. Arrears to 29th June last, £8 19s. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 124.) y///f2y 1 Dunedin. l2th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for one month in default of paying £6 13s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Emma Sutherland, and children, Joseph Sutherland, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and seaman, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, scars on each forearm, on left wrist, and on crown of head usually dressed in a dark-grey suit and cap or light-felt hat; fond of drink, and quarrelsome while under its influence. He may assume the name of McClusky or McCormick. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 415, and Photographs, £/'///&/

Dunedin. — ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for three months in default of paying £8 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Fanny Louisa Coughlan, 68 Frederick Street, Richard Coughlan, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. BJin., labourer and carter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh freckled complexion, dark hair, grey eyes; dressed in a blue suit, grey-felt hat, and fawn rainproof coat. Arrears computed to Bth July lastrA/See Police,-Gazette, 1916, page 767.) Invercargill. June last, on warrant for leaving New Zealand on or about the 29th June last with the intention of failing to make provision for the maintenance of his wife, Priscilla Harris, Clifton, David Harris, age twenty height 5 ft. 4 in., wool-classer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left side of mouth, small tattoo-mark on each forearm, right shoulder swollen, lame on right leg ; dressed in a dark-brown suit, light hat, and black overcoat. He has gone to Melbourne, Australia. The warrant referred to in Police Gazette, 1921, page 452, has been cancelled. ✓ yC. /%//#/&/-

, Invercargill. 3oth ultimo, on warrant fc|r escaping from a Borstal institution (incorrigibly rogue), Cecil Geoffrey Turnbull, age twenty-tbre&j 5 fi. 9 in(?, labourer and hotel porter, native rapctfqjjft build, fresh complexion, llgsfLbrown hair, lsflp tw*s!f rbwd/Mtaf “ Marie ” on right forearm, ship, Mother, ancf “/rT/ue Love ”on left forearm. Accused was with a gang or prisoners employed on the Eastern Wall, Waihopai, and escaped during the midday meal hour. (See Police Gazette, AOJ 9, page 790) and Photographs, 1921, page 7.) i id i, .'fT 'V Invercargill.— 3oth ultimo, on warrant for escaping from a Borstal institution (incorrigible rogue), John Andrew McWilliams, age twenty-one, heights 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight budfd, sallow complexion, darkbrown hair, gr<^,ey^,»B£aT^>jfight/middle finaer and on back of right haful, KmrHtpper Iront * Accused was with a gang of em piqued mn the Eastern Wall, Waihopai, and escaped during ther midday meal hour. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page/571,/and Photographs, 1918, page 34.) /f* ~~2y/ r? /£>■■.•/ -