PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVII, Issue 1, 11 January 1922, Page 2

PERSONS WANTED.

Newton.2nd instant, on warrant for indecent assault on Dora Harris (age four years), Robert Samuel Cooper, age forty-two, height Sit. 8 in., miner, fruiterer, water and coal diviner, stout build, fresh complexion, black hair turning grey, brown eyes, dark moustache ; dressed in grey trousers, brown-tweed coat, white vest with faint blue stripes in it, brown soft-felt hat with a black band on it, and tan boots ; slovenly appearance ; fond of drink.

Auckland. —Between the 13th and 15th August last, for theft of a motor-car (recovered), value £230, the property of James Francis Ferguson Lambert (see Police Gazette, 1921, page 551), McKernin or - McKelvie, age about twentysix, height 5 ft. in., medium build, ruddy complexion, red straight hair, blue eyes, broad forehead, sunken cheeks ; dressed in a dark-brown suit, grey-felt hat, and red-canvas belt. He was seen on two occasions with a black five-seater Dodge motor-car with “ W.G.” on plate. His correct name is supposed to be William McKernan, a motor-car demonstrator. On the 14th August last accused hired in Totara Street a garage in which he placed the? car. No warrant. Auckland.— l6th ultimo(yo n warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Clarice Rosetta Clark, 19 Fleet Street, Newton, Albert Victor Clark, alias William Henry Walker, age twentyeight, height 5 ft. 8 in., hotel porter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left side of face ; limps. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 413, “ d ” d 'WtkM Auckland. —23rd November last,' that a summons for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mary Strom, 34 Prospect Terrace, Ponsonby, may be served upon him, Edward Strom, age about forty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., seaman, native of Norway, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair going bald, blue eyes, small fair moustache, anchor on left arm, left forefinger missing ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and soft-felt hat. Arrears to 28th October last, £4 13s. 6cL (See Police Gazette, 373Jjq^^^^P^P^ Auckland. 6th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 Is. fine and costs for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife and children, Thomas S. Nightingale, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 8 in., agent, medium build, dark hair and complexion/ blub eyes ; smart appearance. A l and .—sth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Mendel Jackson, age about thirty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., tailor, native of England, slight build, dark complexion, hair, and eyes, hollow cheeks ; dressed in a grey, brown, or navy-blue suit, grey-felt hat, brown shoes, and grey overcoat; wears pince-nez and a large ring set with a diamond, shield on left wrist, tattoo-marks on left forearm ; believed to be a Jew. Accused obtained £6OO from Cora Solomon by falsely representing that he was opening at the National Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, for himself and complainant, a trading account in a business to be established for their joint benefit. He opened an account for his own private use and deposited on the sth ultimo £SOO which he withdrew a week later. He also withdrew £3OO from the Auckland Post Office Savingsbank, and may have all this money, the property of complainant, in his possession. Accused and complainant, who have been living together, arrived on the 4th ultimo from .Sydney. They had until recently separate businesses at No. 16 and No. 19 Centreway, Prahran, Melbourne. He may endeavour to leave this' Dominiojf. Inquiries are requested in Australian States ;/ /jA fyj ZjzJ-vX) Auckland. —7th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Madeline Rhoda Wheelhouse, Rodney Road, Northcote, Harry Hall Wheelhouse, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., upholsterer, native of Australia, strong build, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes, scar on upper lip, right thumb has been injured ; fond of drink. Arrears to sth ultimo, £7. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 241.)

Auckland. —23rd ultimo, that he may be located and induced to make restitution of £3, which amount was paid by the High Commissioner to the Missions to Seamen, London, for his maintenance from 30th March to 13th April last, Ernest Arthur Sellars, alias Sellers, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., seaman, native of New Zealand, fair complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes ; clasped hands, ship, heart, cross, and anchor on right forearm ; woman’s head, “ Rosie,” and scroll on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 659, and Photographs, page 114.)

Auckland. 2oth ultimo, for theft of a gentlemen’s overcoat (recovered), value £9, the property of Frank Pearse, Great North Road, Avondale, James Haines (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-three, height about 5 ft. 6 in., grocer, medium build, fresh complexion ; dressed in a dark suit. The coat was stolen from the porch of the Latter Day Saints Church, Upper Queen Street, and pledged at Emanuel Kissin, pawnbroker, for £l. No warrant. This is in lieu of the notice on page 769 of Police Gazette, 1921.

Morrinsville. —7th October last, on warrant for assaulting Robert McDonald, labourer, Thomas Stanley Wallace, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 5|- in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved, scar on one palm, on right hip, and on right knee ; dressed in a brown suit and grey cap ; slovenly gait; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 306.)

Te Awamutu. —Ist ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Herbert Harold Payne, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., plumber, native of New Zealand, stout build, dark complexion, brown hair turning grey, brown eyes, scar inside of right thumb ; dressed in a dark-grey suit and black-felt hat; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 687, and Photographs, 1920, page 25.) Te Awamutu. 6th ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Horace Naysmith, alias McLaren, age twenty, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and hotel porter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left forearm ; dressed in a grey suit and grey-felt hat ; shabby appearance. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page /76f£ »hd Photographs, 1920, page 52.) *'/

Taumarunui. 3oth October last, that a summons to appear as a witness in a licensing case may be served upon him, William Robert Riley, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., seaman, native of England, strong build, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, fair small moustache ; dressed in a brown suit and brown-felt haty arid carried a soldier’s kit-bag. A****Taumarunui. —lßth instant, on warrant for breaking and entering the shop of William Wallen, jeweller, Hakiaha Street, and stealing therefrom four gentlemen’s nickel open-face keyless Swiss watches, screw-back, “ Dori ” on dial (one recovered), total value £B, Man (name unknown), age about forty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, florid complexion, short dark-brown hair, Roman nose, high forehead ; dressed in a grey suit and dark tennis-shirt ; quiet manner. He sold one of the watches to Harry Lang at Owhango for 10s.

Taumarunui. l3th October last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for four days in default of paying £3 12s. fine and costs for a breach of the Railwav By-laws, Cyril Hill, age fifty, height 5 ft. 7 in., contractor and shearer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark hair turning grey, blue eyes. There is also a distress warrant for £9 14s. fine and costs for a similar offence to be executed upon his effects. f_7/& 7^^.

Taihape. —l6th ultimo, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address in accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Aliens Act, 1917, may be instituted against him, Arthur Victor Alfred Hopkins, age twentynine, height 5 ft. B£in., butcher, native of America, medium build, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, dent in left side of chin which has been broken. He may be employed at freezingworks. Proceedings are also to be instituted against his wife, Martha Bessie Hopkins, for failing to register.

Mokau. Between the 25th September and the 16th ultimo, on warrant for theft of 142 lb. of shoeing-iron, 47 lb. of horseshoe nails, a shoeing-hammer, a brace and bits, a leatherwasher cutter, and two shoeing-buffers, total value £9 9s. lid., the property of Laurence McLaurin McKenzie Monteith, accountant, James Ross, age -three, height 5 ft. 7 in., blacksmith and engine-driver, native of Scotland, stout build, sallow complexion, grey hair, eyes, and moustache, broad features; dressed in a -tweed suit and grey-felt hat or cap ; short slouching gait; wanders when conversing ; dirty appearance. Portion of the stolen property was recovered at Piripiri Station where accused was working. (See« PoUce Gazette, 1921, page 406. 1 / It/I 2Stratford. — On or about the' 29th ultimo, on warrant for forgery and theft of two £5 notes, two £1 notes, a Post Office Savings-bank book, and £SO 12s. Bd., the property of Patrick Small, railway surfaceman, Huiroa, Walter Cooper, alias Leslie West, age about twenty, height about 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and hotel porter, native New Zealand, slight build, fair if/ y/

hair and complexion, blue eyes; dressed in a blue or dark suit and black soft-felt hat; frequents billiard-saloons. Accused stole the money and bank-book from complainant’s hut. He presented the bank-book at New Plymouth Post-office and received the amount credited (£SO 12s. Bd.) by forging complainant’s name to a withdrawal receipt/ /Sen Police Gazette, 1921, page 538.) Q /y/ 7 7

Napier.— 6th November last, on warrant for false pretences, Samuel Knight, alias Hunt, alias T. H. Cahieron, alias Wright, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 9f native of England, medium build, dark coraj4exio-brown Lair find eyeSjscar on back amLo t Ac£jjabcs who«taycflTat/he Ferry Hotel frqiu( lstlo 16th N obtained from Louis Wood, licensee, board and 4ffo 15s. cash my means of four valueless cheques. (See Police Gazette, 1917, page 38, and Photographs, 1909^pag^5.^g^^^^^^ i^^' Wanganui. —l9th ultimo, on warrant for assault causing actual bodily harm to Reginald Spurdle, carpenter, Puriri Street, Gonville, Roy Jones, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., carpenter and gymnastic instructor, native of New Zealand, good build, fair complexion, light-brown hair, blue-grey eyes, clean-shaved, good teeth, springy gait ; dressed in a blue suit and grey soft-felt hat ; a cornet-player ; active appearance. On the above date accused met complainant and challenged him to fight, which was not agreed to, when he thereupon committed the offence with his figijt%, l, o /ffl// 3- ?Lj

Wanganui.— November last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Charlotte Peachey, Keith Street, Arthur Peachey, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 10 in., carpenter and land agent, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved, erect gait ; dressed in a grey suit and grey-felt hat ; smart appearance. Arrears to 24th November l^L^ —/

Wanganui. — 2oth ultimo, that she may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of her son, Ronald Andrews, an inmate of Christchurch Receiving Home, Mabel Andrews, age twenty height about 5 ft. 1 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, fair gingery hair, small brown eyes, hunch-backed ; pleasant appearance. Arrears to 12th November last, £ll. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 163.)

Palmerston North. llth April last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £lll ss. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and children, Charles Robert Cundy, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., farmer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair turning grey, hazel eyes. Arrears computed to 40th- March last. (See Police Gazette, 1921, /W//

Foxton. 2oth ultimo, that she may be informed that she is required to register in accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Aliens Act, 1917, Olga Lundquist, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 3 in., native of Denmark, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes. She may be living with a man named Peter Hansen.

Petone.— ultimo, on warrant for theft of a ladies’ black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, upturned handles (one broken) with white grips, back-pedalling brake, rubber pedals, Dunlop tires, value £4, identifiable, the property of Florence Hadeceke, nurse, Lower Hutt, Patrick McGovern, age sixteen, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes ; dressed in a dark-tweed suit ; keeps his mouth open when standing. Accused stole the bicycle from Horokiwi Road-.- (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 710.) 6LHy-xJ //

Wellington.—l7th September last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Raymond Woodward, alias Redge Woods, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., horse-trainer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, sharp nose, scar on upper lip and on left forearm,ynuscles in right thigh contracted. (See Police Gazette .4921, page 759.) Wellington.— Charles Mills, theft: It has been ascertained by the Auckland police that accused has assumed the name Arnold Wells and states that he is a retired storekeeper. He may be found at some country hotel representing himself to be looking for a grocery business. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 694.)

Wellington. —sth ultimo, - on warrant for landing in New Zealand before taking the oath of allegiance to His Majesty, John Patrick Donnelly, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 7 in., trimmer, native of New Zealand, brown hair and eyes, rose on back of left hand ; impediment in speech ; quiet disposition. Accused, who was a member of the crew of the s.s. “ Mahia,” obtained three days’ leave and failed to rejoin the ship.

Wellington. Between the 17th October and the 21st November last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £3O fine and restitution for theft, Thomas Matthew McGill, age thirty-four, height 6 ft. 1 in., traveller, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, two small scars on forehead, scar on right-side of/neJk. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 778.^^^ Wellington. 3rd October last, on warrant for theft of a plane (recovered), value 7s. 6d., the property of William John Colley, builder, 77 Wright Street, J. Williams (name probably fictitious), age about twenty height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, prominent nose; dressed in a dark suit and dark-felt hat. Accused stole the plane from a room in the People’s Palace, Cuba Street, and sold it to Charles Sidney Woodward, second-hand dealer, Vivian Street, for 2s. 6d.

Wellington. —l6th October last, on warrant for theft of £43, the property of' Brown and Bureau, brokers, Routh’s Buildings, Wellington, Reginald Freeman, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 5 in., salesman, native of England, stout build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes ; left wrist has been broken. Accused, who was the above firm’s representative at Auckland, sold 2 tons of iron to H. Shakleford, 27 Mining Chambers, Queen Street, for £43, and failed to account for same to his employers. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette. 1915,ptfge 444, and Photographs, page 12.) W< v/.*/ Wellington. Victor Davies, alias Richard Clifton, default of fine and costs : The Eeilding police have ascertained that offender’s address is care of Mrs. Davidson, Dundas Street, Northcote, Melbourne. (See Police/Gazette, 11121, page 770, and following paragraph.),AeSS if // lit v 1

Wellington.— 2lst ultimo, on warrant for leaving New Zealand with intent to make default in obeying a maintenance order for the support of his two illegitimate children, Victor Davies, alias Richard Clifton, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., traveller, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, Roman nose, scar on one little finger ; usually dressed in a grey suit and tan boots or shoes, and wears spectacles. His address is care of Mrs. Davidson, Dundas Street, Northcote, Melbourne. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 770, and Photographs, 1910, page 52, and preceding paragraph.) %

Millerton. — On or about the 3rd ultimo, on warrant for theft of £2O 135., the property of Millerton Miners’ Union, James Coulthard, age about twenty-five, height about 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and miner, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy complexion, dark hair, thick lips ; dressed in a black suit and black-felt hat or cap. Accused collected the above amount from the miners, being their subscriptions, and failed to account for it to the union. rt ///,/+ 5..

Timaru. —l9th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Rachael Elizabeth Owen, 74 North Street, Alexander Robert Owen, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 5| in., draper and clerk, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair,, grey eyes. Gazette, . 1921, page 482.) Timaru. — September last, on warrant for forgery and uttering, M. Morris (name probably fictitious), age about forty, height 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair and moustache ; dressed in a dark suit and darkfelt hat. Accused altered a cheque for £9 7s. on the Union Bank of Australia (Limited), Christchurch, No. 1 over 875815 to 85815, and uttered it to Patrick Francis O’Leary, licensee, Old Bank Hotel. The cheque is from a book issued at Christchurch on the 19th January last to Morris Johnston, who may Dunedin. —23rd November/ last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £74 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Lily Horn, 2 Prendergast Street, South Dunedin, Robert John Horn, alias McConnell, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., horse-trainer and jockey, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, black/ hair, hazel eyes, scar

on each cheek; usually well dressed in a blue-serge suit, black soft-felt hat, and tan boots ; knock-kneed. Arrears computed to 19th October last. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 583.)

Dunedin. — ultimo, on warrant for theft of a wringer (recovered), value £2 10s., the property of Yat Lee, laundryman, Maclaggan Street, W. Irvine, alias Angus Pollock, alias William Cook, alias William Hartley, alias Alfred Ellis, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair, grey eyes, mole on right side of face, pierced heart and dot on left arm, dot between right thumb and forefinger ; dressed in a blue-serge suit and cap. Accused stole the wringer from the washhouse and sold it at a second-hand shop for ss. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 545, and Photographs, page 42.) North-east Valley. —l2th ultimo, on warrant for drunkenness and obscene language on a tram-car, William Charnley, age about twenty height about 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a light-grey suit and felt hat. fa 9,

Invercargill. John Forde, unlawfully using a motor-car : It has been ascertained by the Invercargill police that accused was seen in Wanganui about the 20th ultimo. He had assumed the name John Donaldson,, and spoke of going to Sydney. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 754.)