PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVI, Issue 42, 26 October 1921, Page 669

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland).- On or about the 10th ultimo, from Freeman’s Bay, the property of PERCY THOMPSON, 10 Centre Street, three mullet-nets, repaired and laced together — made of cotton twine, 4 in. mesh and thirty-six meshes deep, and one made of brown salmon-twine, 4-| in. mesh, twenty-six meshes deep ; total value, £7O. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to William Joseph Whyte, alias White, alias Hall, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 8|- in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, two scars on left forearm, scar on left thumb and forefinger. Suspect has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 186, and Photographs, page 52.)

Auckland. GEORGE ARRINDEL DOUGALL’S attache-case, &c., stolen : It has now been ascertained that the following was also stolen: A watch-shaped Aneroid mining barometer, with “ Maker, Brown, Vincent Street, Glasgow,” on it, front rim movable ; value, £3O. Identifiable. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 611.)

Auckland. —9th ultimo, from FRANK SMITH’S paddock in Moa Road, Point Chevalier, a bay rig pony, clipped, long mane and tail, white star on forehead, blind in left eye ; value, £5. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to William Maurice Crimmins, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, chirk hair, blue eyes, butterfly and “ W.C.” on right j •Qj j

Auckland.—-3rd ultimo, from the person of SAMUEL WILLIAM MOIR, 1 Dryden Street, Grey Lynn, while under the influence of liquor, a gentlemen’s silver hunting Rotherham’s watch, with “ S. W. Moir, 1915,” on inside of back case ; a 9 ct. gold fetter-and-oval double watch-chain, with a topaz and a nickel match-box attached : total value, £lB. Identifiable.

Frankton Junction. ultimo, the property of ISAAC WALLACE, 9 King Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, down-turned handles with rubber grips, back-pedalling brake, steel mud-guards, red tire on front wheel, grey tire on back wheel, Lucas bell attached; value, £6. Identifiable.

Taumarunui. —On or about the 9th instant, from a shed at SAMUEL BISHARA’S auction-mart in Hakiaha Street, a gentlemen’s bla<jji-enamelled bicycle, No. 68288, F. V. Marks, maker, upturned handles with black-celluloid grips, rat-trap pedals, back-pedalling brake, John Bull tires ; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Taumarunui. l3th ultimo, from a horse on Taupo Road, the property of HUGH DUNCAN CAMERON, stock agent, Ohura, an English hunting-saddle, rolls instead of knee-pads, long flaps, half panel with “ C. H. Sharp, Whangamomona,” on it; and a Barco bridle, with a buckle to enlarge cheekpieces : total value, £l3 ss. Identifiable.

Taumarunui. —Between the 17th and 19th ultimo, from Winger’s cycle-shop in Manauate Street, the property of MERVYN SARAH, law clerk, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled 22 in. bicycle, upturned handles with one grip, double-rimmed wheels, back-pedalling brake, “ 8.5. A.” on gear-wheel, rattrap pedals, rubber saddle, Oceanic tire on front wheel, Dunlop tire on back wheel, Blumels ccdlulnid raf u value, £B. Identifiable. Z?

Napier. On or about the 29th ultimo, from the person of HENRY GEORGE FENN, Riverbend Road, a gentlemen’s 9 ct. gold keyless hunting Waltham watch, with “ H.G.F.” on shield on back ; a gold curb double watch-chain, similar to illustration No. 15 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 2 ; a gold Maltese cross, with “ H. G. Fenn, from his Westshore friends,”, on it ; a silver locket ; and a£s note : total value, £3O. Identifiable except mchiou/ 1 , fAZ 7X >

Hawera. —On or about the 20th ultimo, from MAX McDOUGAL’S bedroom at Morgan’s.boardinghouse in Wilson Street, a fawn suit-case,' containing thirty-six £1 notes and a 10s. note ; total value, £3B 10s. Not identifiable.

Hastings. 3rd instant, from Station Street, the property of WALTER FREDERICK WEBB, labourer, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, No. 17109, white grips, back-pedalling brake ; value, £7. Identifiable.

Dannevirke. sth instant, from a motor-car in Station Road, the property of LORNA WILLIAMS, 100 Manchester Street, Feilding, a brown-leather suit-case, with “ 5.T.8.” in gold on lid, containing a navy-blue heavy costume, with black silk braid on collar, cuffs, and on bands of skirt, braid buttons ; a white jumper blouse, with red-and- white beadwork in front ; a white nightgown ; an ebony-backed hairbrush ; a satin-lined handbag with bead-work on it, containing a purse, £1 10s. in silver, and a crossed cheque for £3 3s. on the Bank of New Zealand, Dannevirke, drawn by H. M. Rossiter in favour of Miss Williams : total value, £2O. Identifiable.

Wellington. —On the 18th instant, WILLIAM FRANCIS CHAMBERS’S dwelling at 68 Waipapa Road was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A gold band filigree bracelet; a ladies’ gold ring, set with a ruby or garnet in claw setting ; a ladies’ gold ring, set with a white sapphire ; a ladies’ gold ring, set with a ruby in flat top ; a ladies’ gold ring, set with a ruby surrounded with small pearls ; a ladies’ gold keyless watch, chased on back in a brown wristlet strap ; a gold cable granny-chain, 3 ft. long ; a large greenstone heart with “ B.B.” on it in gold ; a gold small chain, with a gold cross attached ; a gold dagger brooch, set with a turpuoise and pearls, with Kitten. 21/4/11 ”on back, and chain attached; and a gold Southern Cross brooch, set with rubies : totaßvahm^Q^/^ldqpt^Ble^ Wellington. —NlCHOLAS BERTANNES’S money stolen : The suspect, Murry Duffy, has been arrested by the Invercargill police. His correct name is Maurice Patrick Duffy. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 640.)

Wellington. On the 11th instant JAMES DILLON’S dwelling and shop at 27 Childers Crescent, Kilbirnie, were broken into, and about £7 stolen from the -register.

Wellington. — ultimo, from a tram-car at Thorndon, the property of LEO PAHL, Buckley Road, Melrose, a handsaw, with “ L.P.” on handle and a rip-saw, with “M” on handle : total valu^^l^Bs^l^ent^^ile . Q,pjUf

Wellington. —On the 11th August ‘last a dwelling at 10 Bruce Street was broken into, and a small red moroccoleather purse, containing 145., the property of VERA FERGUSSON, stolen therefrom ; also a small gold engagementring, set with five diamonds in claw setting, value £l6, identifiable, the property of MAY CARMICHAEL. a&LjT/vJ/W

Wellington.— On the 19th instant the dwelling of ALMA SIMPSON, 64 Karori Road, was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A child’s round money-box, painted red with figures on it, containing about £6 in halfcrowns ; two silver vases, 6 in. high ; a ladies’ silver huntingwatch, has been gold-gilded, glass broken, ring missing; a gold “ In Memorium ” ring, set with a diamond, “ Edmonds ” inscribed inside ; a gold band ring, “In memorium of Edmonds ” or “ Ward ” inscribed inside; a gold-and-blue-enamel ring, with yellow stone set in centre ; a pair of earrings, about 4 in. long with gold leaf on each ; a ladies’ rolled-gold large hunting-; a gold oval locket about 2 in. long with two soldiers’ photos inside, and a fine gold chain, about 15 in. long, attached ; a gold ting, set with three large white sapphires; a lorgnette eyeglass, with gold handle, about 2 in. long ; an oval brooch, raised centre, with four knobs raised on face, glass back with lock of hair inside, “ Ward ” inscribed on back ; a silver box, about 2 in. by 1 in. by 1 \ in., lined with felt; a gold broad ring ; a gold wishbone brooch, set with a ruby; a pair of Paris opera-glasses, small size, bound in black morocco ; round-ball earring drops, with gold knob with hole through it, set with four small rubies; a gold scarf-pin ; a jet bangle with chip off, star design on top ; a quantity of jet beads; pieces of jet earrings; several small diamonds, rubies, and garnets ; pieces of a gold grannychain ; a ladies’ silver-mounted walking-stick, with “ A.E.” on band ; a gentlemen’s square walking-stick, silver-tip, and gold band; and two dairy thermometers : total value, £lO6 Bs. 6d. Identifiable.

Amberley.— -Ist instant, from a motor-car on the roadside at Balcairn, the property of VESEY ROBINSON, farmer, two motor tires and tubes, size 763 x 105, “ Vesey Robinson ” in indelible ink on each tube and on cover; a motor-tire pump ; and a screw-driver ; total value, £25. Identification doubtful.

Rangiora.— llth instant, from DENNIS SHEA’S farm at Waikuku, a dark-brown ten-year-old unshod thoroughbred mare, long square-cut tail, scar on nose ; a light saddle, made by Colin McNaught, Amberley, nickel stirrups, white web girth ; and a double-rein bridle, with a large nickel-ring bit; total value, £23 10s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to James Patrick Leo Delaney, alias Victor James Patrick Leo Delaney, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 4 in., porter, native of Australia, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar above right eye and on back of right wrist, right little finger has been broken. He is in possession of another horse believed to be stolen. (See Police? Gazette, 192 ft/ page i 619, and Photographs, 1919, page ft rtf ( yj f

Christchurch. — 11th August last, from the Technical College, the property of HENRY MARTINDALE MOONEY, 179 Redruth Avenue, a gentlemen’s free-wheel Swift bicycle, No. 543438 over 20288, black-enamelled with yellow lines, straight handles, front- and back-rim brakes, rat-trap pedals with toe-clips, steel mud-guards, Dunlop Railroad tires, reflector on back ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch. — sth ultimo, from Hereford Street, the property of EDMUND WELLESBY REEVES, 76 Rugby Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Singer bicycle, No. 239749, rim-brakes, rat-trap pedals, steel mud-, guards ; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. — ultimo, from the Technical College, the property of ALFRED COLLINGWOOD CHRISTENSEN, 66 King Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Kent bicycle, No. 2637, racing-handles, steel mud-guards; value, £6. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —15th ultimo, from Oxford Terrace, the property of FRANK GREY SUTHERLAND, 393 Armagh Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Avon bicycle, No. 1296, outrigger handles, back-pedalling brake, steel mud-guards, Clincher Railroad tires ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —15th ultimo, from Manchester Street, the property of JAMES ALEXANDER STEPHEN, 395 Armagh Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Kiddey Bros, bicycle, No. 27196, white line on top bar, upturned handles, brake on back wheel, rubber pedals, Dunlop tires ; value, £ll. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —29th August last, from the Public Library, the property of ARTHUR LEWIS, 132 Moorehouse Avenue, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled B.S.A. bicycle, No. 4195, old rat-trap pedals, steel mud-guards, Dunlop tire on front wheel; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch. — 13th ultimo, from a motor-car in Cashel Street, the property of MAURICE MEIKLE, traveller, a gentlemen’s double-breasted grey-tweed overcoat, belt at back, “J. Ballantyne and Co.” on tab; value, £ll 11s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —17th ultimo, from Shades Hotel, the property of FREDERICK BROWN, Department of Agriculture, Wellington, a gentlemen’s heavy-brown overcoat (khaki overcoat which has been dyed), “ Riddell and Co., Stuart Street, Dunedin,” branded inside ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Christchurch. On the 24th August last, the dwelling of ERNEST ALEXANDER MOORE LEAVER, 113 Osborne Terrace, New Brighton, was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A gold heart pendant with “ Irene ” on it, with a rolled-gold neck-chain attached; a gold-cased bangle ; a ladies’ Waterbury watch ; a ladies’ imitation gold wristlet watch with leather strap ; a gentlemen’s metal openface watch ; a grey costume ; a fawn-gabardine costume ; three pairs of ladies’ black shoes, size 5 ; a pair of suede shoes, size 5 ; a white-silk blouse ; and several white-voile blouses : total value, £25 10s. Identifiable.

Lyttelton. lßth instant, from a cabin on the s.s. “ Canopus,” the property of GEORGE BARKER, a rolledgold hunting Elgin watch, No. 11914578, “ S.C.E.” on back ; a gold-mounted greenstone watch-chain ; and a greenstone pendant attached to chain by a steel wire ring : total value, £lO 10s. 6cl. Identifiable.

Dunedin. Between the 15th and 17th instant the shop of GEORGE WILLIAM RILEY, tailor, 15a Princes Street, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom: 12§ yards of navy-blue serge, 2 yards of black serge, 6J yards of brown-check tweed, 3J yards of pin-head grey tweed, and 3{r yards of grey tweed ; total value, £26. Not identifiable.

Dunedin. On the 11th instant the NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED) was broken into, and £205 in £1 notes stolen therefrom. Not identifiable.

Dunedin. the 14th instant the Aronui Boardinghouse in High Street was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A ladies’ trench-coat with brown check lining ; a green - canvas suit - case ; two large aprons, “E. Dunlop ” on each ; a white calico nightdress ; a calico petticoat; and a pair of imitation-suede gloves : total value, £9 3s. 6d. : the property of MARY PASSMORE and ELIZABETH DUNLOP.