PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVII, Issue 1, 11 January 1922, Page 5

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Whangarei.—On or about the 7th November last, from a shed at LOVETT AND SON’S sawmill, a green-painted Wizard low-tension magneto ; value, £4. Identifiable.

Freeman’s Bay.—2sth November last, from a fruit-shop at 80 Victoria Street, the property of LILLIAN THOMPSON, 10 Centre Street, a brown - leather vanity - bag, with “L. Thompson ” on inside, containing a button-hook, a nail-file, a gentlemen’s gold ring set with a ruby, three packets of cigarettes, a £1 note, and a 10s. note ; total value, £4 10s. Identifiable except money.

Auckland.22nd ultimo, from the person of CLAUDE ISODORE FENNESEY, labourer, Whangarei, while under the influence of liquor, a gentlemen’s nickel open-face watch ; a 15 ct. gold beaded-fetter-and-double-knot watch-chain, similar to illustration No. 7 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 1 ; and a Maltese cross medal, with “ C. I. Fennesey ” in centre : total value, £l9. Identifiable.

Auckland.l2th November last, from a bedroom at the Thames Hotel, the property of LILLIAN BARN, Rotorua, a ladies’ 15 ct. gold hunting-watch, with leaves engraved on it, front case missing ; an 18 ct. gold square belcher muff-chain ; a silver sovereign-case; a gold heart pendant, set with an amethyst; a gold fine-link neck-chain ; a gold engagementring, set with seven diamonds in claw setting ; a brownleather large handbag with a shoulder-strap attached; a cheque-book on the Bank of New Zealand, Rotorua, numbers commencing at 668332 ; several papers and receipts ; also about £2 in silver : total value, about £32 15s. Identifiable except money.

Auckland.— On the 25th ultimo MARTIN TRENWITH’S dwelling at 26 St. Benedict Street was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A dark-grey suit, made by Nicholas and Daisley, Wellesley Street; a gentlemen’s gold hunting Rotherhams watch, No. 12208, “ A.T. to M.T.” on inside of front case and “ E 322 G ” on inside of back case ; a gold fetter-and-oval double watch-chain, with a gold oblong quartz pendant attached ; a ladies’ gold half-hoop dress-ring, set with eight or nine small diamonds ; a gold engagementring, set with three sapphires and three diamonds alternately ; a gold grape-pattern band ring ; a ladies’ gold half-hoop ring, set with six rubies in claw setting ; a pink cameo brooch with gold wire around cameo; a silver brooch, set with turquoises (one missing) ; a pair of bell-shaped earrings with greenstone drops ; a gold necklet, with a blue-green pendant attached ; a green-enamelled honey-jar ; a glass vase, about 8 in. high ; a light-brown-felt hat, size 6f ; a light-grey-felt hat with a black band; a red-leather cover notebook issued by Ullathorne ; and a red-leather-cover notebook issued by Hartridge : total value, £SO. Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the 29th November last CHARLES OUTRAM’S dwelling in Tennyson Street was broken into, and £ls 10s. in notes stolen therefrom.

Auckland. Between the 10th and 13th ultimo, the property of EDITH RINGWOOD, nurse, 11 Liverpool Street, a ladies’ gold half-hoop ring, set with five sapphires in claw setting ; a gold padlock' pendant, set with a cairngorm in three claws ; a gold cord neck-chain, with nineteen garnets of different sizes along chain and three emerald pendant drops : total value,

Auckland.HAßOLD PARTRIDGE’S boathoujfe broken into : The photograph of John Kerr, referred to in Police Gazette, 1921, page 158, and Photographs, page 49, has been identified as having offered the stolen tools for sale. Description : Age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand,' fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, tip of left forefinger missing. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 656.) /C*

Auckland. —On or about the 26th November last, from GILBERT UNDERWOOD’S bedroom at Hauraki Boardinghouse, a gentlemen’s gold-filled chased open-face keyless Elgin watch, “ Guaranteed 20 years ” on inside of back case ; an 18 ct. gold flat-link double watch-chain, flat links joined with fine links, and a gold-mounted shark’s toothshaped greenstone pendant attached: total value, £l2 6s. Identifiable.

Auckland. —Bth October last, from PATRICK EDWARD MOLLOY’S bedroom at the Clarendon Hotel, a gentlemen’s open-face small Geneva watch, chip out of dial; a 9 ct. gold cable small link watch-chain; a gold medal with a leaf on it and “G.H.C. 1907 or 07 ” on back ; and a gold square locket, originally set with a stone in centre: total value, £ll. Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the sth November last WILLIAM SIMMS’S dwelling at 1 Dexter Avenue was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A grey eiderdown quilt with roses on it; a ladies’ gabardine overcoat, cuffs on sleeves, two cross pockets, belt on back, brown bone buttons ; a ladies’ fox-cloth overcoat with reversible collar, blue buttons, narrow belt; a blue-garbicord costume coat; a gentlemen’s grey double-breasted overcoat, half-belt at back; a pair of white crepe de Chine pyjamas ; a black-felt hat, size 6§ ; a pair of dark-grey trousers with a tear in one thigh ; a vest; a blue-serge coat; a dozen white handkerchiefs ; six ties of various colours ; a lemon-coloured blouse, a pink-voile blouse, a white-voile blouse, a piece of brown dress material, a blue apron, four nightdresses with lace around necks, and other articles of ladies’ underclothing ; a brown earthenware checkpattern teapot; an alarm-clock, one leg and winder missing ; two nickel forks, two nickel teaspoons, and two white-ivory handle table-knives, all Lockwood Bros. Pampa make ; three 9 ct. gold band rings, originally set with stones (now missing); a 9 ct. gold brooch with leaves on it, pin missing ; a silver cigarette-case, with “ W.J.S. ” on lid ; a pair of gold earrings with pearls in drops ; and a silver-mounted brush and comb : total value, £4l ss. 6d. Identifiable except handkerchiefs, knives, forks, and spoons.

Te Aroha. l2th ultimo, from the Hot Springs Hotel, the property of ARCHIE STANAWAY, a fawn-canvas suit-case with leather comers, a tan-leather collar-box, with “ A.J.S.” on lid; six linen collars ; pink-and-grey striped pyjamas ; a black-and-white-striped shirt, with “ Defiance ” on neck ; a shaving-outfit : a pair of military hair-brushes in a brownleather case; several books and papers with “ Ross and Glendining ”on each : total value, £lO. Identifiable.

Hamilton. —12th ultimo, from Victoria Street, the property of STANLEY PEAT, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled freewheel Massey-Harris bicycle, upturned handles, nickel rims, rubber petals ; value, £B. /Identifiable. Hamilton. — 15th November last, from Morton Road, the property of JOHN HENRY FORT, tailor, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 27008, straight handles with black grips, nickel rims, rat-trap pedals ; value, £9 10s. Identifiable.

Hamilton. l6th ultimo, from a yard at Frankton Railwaystation, the property of WILLIAM HAYCROFT PEARSE, Lake Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Club bicycle, No. 29453, steel rims, red mud-guards, racing handles and saddle ; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Whakatane. —On or about 12th July last, between Auckland and Whakatane, per s.s. “ Tuhoe,” the property of the NORTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, a case containing tobacco, cigarettes, matches, sugar, and cocoa ; total value, £2B ss. 7d. Not identifiable.

Gisborne. On or about the 21st November last WILLIAM DOUGLAS LYSNAR’S bacon-factory at Matawheri was broken into, and forty hams, value £1 each, stolen therefrom.

Gisborne. — ultimo, from a suit-case while in transit between the Gisborne Hotel and 19 Wainui Road, the property of KENNETH HENDERSON, public trustee, a platinum pendant, set with six or eight diamonds in a gold chain, with a gold small chain attached ; a gold brooch, set with a pearl; a gold half-hoop ring, set with six pearls in claw setting ; a gold granny-chain, set with turquoises about 6 in. apart, with a stone-monkey pendant attached ; and a silver oval centre embossed ring : total value, £65. Identifiable.

Taumarunui. —On or about the 15th ultimo, from a stable in Manuaute Street, the property of PRANK EITZWILLIAM, 29 Vauxhall Road, Devonport, an exercise racing -saddle, with “ Land and Heighway, Hastings,” on knee-pad rivets, “ C.C.M.” under stirrup-flaps and on girth, nickel stirrups ; and a yellowish-fawn exercise horse-rug with red or black stripes, red facings, front strap fastener damaged: total value, £l3 12s. Identifiable.

Manunui. — or about the 15th ultimo, from a bedroom in the Manunui Boardinghouse, two £lO notes, and a gratuity war bond for £9B 2s. on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in favour of Richard Hiho Smithers, negotiable 1924, the property of RICHARD HIHO SMITHERS, mill hand ; and five £5 notes, the property of PATRICK JOSEPH HANLEY, mill hand. War bond only identifiable. A -t / / Napier. Between the 24th and 28th ultimo, from a show-case in Emerson Street, the property of BLYTHES LIMITED, drapers, a navy-blue suit, size 5 ; a grey-check suit, size 5 ; a boys’ white-gabardine Varsity suit; a boys’ tussore-poplin jumper with laceup front, buttons on cuffs ; a pair of tussore-poplin trousers, strap and belt bands at back; two blue-and-white-striped shirts, size 3; two soft collars ; a blue-and-white tie ; and a silver-grey tie : total value, £l6 6s. 7d. Identifiable.

Taihape. —27th ultimo, from Raketapauma, the property of GEORGE PEACOCK, farmer, a six-year-old steel-grey pony mare, 13 hands, with black points ; a half-panel stock saddle, with brownish lining with “ Fraser & Co.” stamped on it; and a single-rein bridle with a McMillan headstall: , total value, £24 18s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Jack Langdon, age about thirty, height 5 ft., labourer and ex-jockey, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair going bald, three gold-filled upper front teeth, a cross on one arm, and a name on the other ; dressed in a Cardigan jacket, a khaki sport’s coat, and a soft-felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 398.), \ £2 / . Taihape. Between the 24th and 31st ultimo JOHN PATRICK CARR’S dwelling at Utiku was broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A pair of prism Zeiss binoculars ; a silver open-face wristlet watch, illuminated dial, with a strap attached ; a silver hunting English lever watch ; and two fountain pens (one a Waterman) : total value, £l7 17s. Identifiable.

Hastings. —lßth ultimo, from the District School grounds, the property of JOHN CURRIE, telegraph messenger, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled bicycle, straight handles, backpedalling brake, new mud - guard on front wheel, Dunlop tires ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Waipukurau. —lßth ultimo, from clothing in a sleepingshelter at the Pukeora Sanatorium, the property of HARRY WEIR, a 9 ct. gold fetter-and-oval watch-chain, similar to illustration No. 21 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 2, with a Church of England Men’s Society badge pendant attached ; total value, £B. Identification doubtful.

Waipukurau. —lsth ultimo, from JOHN DAVID TODD’S motor-car while opposite the Town Hall, a six-volt Willard battery, No. 538, E.L. 3 type, serial No. 2197282, repair mark E.K. over S ; value, £l6. Identifiable.

Otaki.— lst ultimo, from MARGARET MORGAN’S dwelling, a■ go ■ mo4m ted-»g*oenotuno bai" bToucli-,- a silvermounted.. moonstonebrooch' ; a half-mourning moonstone brooch, silver-plated on back, leaves on front; a Post-office money-box, containing about £1 ss. ; a white-silk blouse ; and a box containing ribbons of various colours : total value, £8 12s. 6d. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to Sarah ,Morgan, age fourteen, who Fas been inter-viewed-vAv^b-t/ 7/ / *yr)^

Wellington. — On or about the 16th ultimo, from HAYWARD LIMITED’S premises at 226 Lambton Quay, a pink crepe-satin dress with short sleeves, trimmed at sides with narrow black ribbon a rose-pink-georgette dress, with broad band of soft satin from knee to hem, shoulder drapings and heavy satin girdle ; a black crepe-satin jumper, high neck, trimmed with broad band of gold-and-rose brocade, sleeves inset with fagot-stitch ; a black-satin dinner-dress with long lace sleeves, lace-apron effect front and back, bodice finished with jet and blue-sequin motif ; a black-satin evening-dress, heavily trimmed with sequin and jet bands, bodice with onesided effect and skirt draped ; a -pink and yellow georgette dress, draped over pink, soft satin panel of deep cream lace back and front, short sleeves ; and a brown-crepe-satin after-noon-dress, swathed at waist, worked with gold and green thread, floating panel at back, long sleeves, round neck ; total value £129 3s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2sth November last, from the Tepid Baths, the property of PATRICK JOSEPH MURPHY, 11 Clyde Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Bell bicycle, No. 64524, wide handles, back-pedalling brake, rubber pedals, steel mud-guards, Oceanic tires ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Christchurch. MAßGAßET FOWERAKER’S dwelling broken into : The gold oval locket with roses on edge, gold rope-pattern neck-chain, gold oval brooch set with a star in centre, blue-enamel-and-silver dragon-fly brooch, gold bar brooch with filigree of gold and a garnet set in centre, ss. piece, and five-franc piece have been returned anonymously through the post to the Inspector of Police, Christchurch. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 756.)

Christchurch. —29th November last, from the Public Library in Cambridge Terrace, the property of HERBERT WILLIAM QUARTERMAIN, 29 Smith Street, Lower Riccarton, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 2530, upturned handles, back-pedalling brake, steel mud-guards, Barnet-Glass tires; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2lst November last, from Manchester Street, the property of ARTHUR GORDON WOODS, 72 Puriri Road, Riccarton, a-gentlemen’s blue -enamelled B.S.A. bicycle, No. 3735, wide upturned . handles, celluloid mudguards, Dunlop tire on front wheel, Barnet-Glass tire on back wheel; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —22nd November last, from the Public Hospital, the property of ARTHUR J. BRUNIE, 145 Ferry Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Speedy bicycle, No. 302, outrigger handles, steel mud-guards, Oceanic tires ; value, £ls. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 3rd ultimo, from Hereford Street, the property of NORMAN RALPH HARRISON, 46 Francis Avenue, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Dandy bicycle, No. 7812-4510, back-pedalling brake, rat-trap pedals, steel mud-guards ; value, £6. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —llth October last, from Oxford Terrace, the property of DAVID HARRIS, 333 Stanmore Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Baker bicycle, No. 616, red lines on wheels, blue lines on frame, Westwood rims, steel mudguards ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 7th ultimo, from Gloucester Street, the property of IVAN DOUGLAS CROSS, 9 Haast Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Brittan bicycle, No. 440 over 1783, rusty steel mud-guards, rat-trap pedals ; value, £4. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —9th ultimo, from Worcester Street, the property of HAROLD STEWART MACKENZIE, 368 Durham Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Swift bicycle, No. 330264 - 12899, back-pedalling brake, steel mud-guards, Anglo tires ; value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

New Brighton.— lßth ultimo, from a dressing-room at the pier, the property of VIOLET BAINTON, 67 Montreal Street, a ladies’ gold open-face keyless wristlet watch, roman figures, with a suede-leather strap attached; a gold bar wish-bone brooch, set with three aquamarines in claw setting, with a safety chain attached ; and an electroplated purse, 4 in. by 2 in., curved sides, brown-cloth lining, chain handle with a ring in centre : total value, £lO. Identifiable.

Timaru. — 26th ultimo, from off a horse in a yard in Strathallan Street, the property of THOMAS JOSEPH BROSNAHAN, farmer, Kingsdown, a travelling-rug, fawn with red stripes on one side and dark green on the other ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Timaru. —2sth November last, from a bedroom at the Crown Hotel, the property of MRS. CHARLES ALFRED OSBORNE, Kimbolton Road, Feilding, an ivory-mounted manicure-set in a black-leather case with pink-satin lining ; a pair of ladies’ white doe-skin gloves, size 6J; and a nickelplated shoe-lift with a silver handle : total value, £6. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to H. L. or Frank Scott, age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., hotel porter, medium build, ■ pale complexion, dark hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a dark-grey or brown suit and a soft-felt hat; jockey appearance ; fond of drink.

Dunedin.— Between the 17th and 19th ultimo ROSS AND GLENDINING’S factory was broken into, and the following boots stolen therefrom : Two pairs of gentlemen’s black Derby boots, Nos. 576-1185 ; a pair of gentlemen’s black welted boots, No. 289-1124 two pairs of boys’ black glace Derby boots, Nos. -719 ; three pairs of girls’ glace ankle-bar shoes, Nos. 3681-631 ; three pairs of ladies’ black box-calf welted Derby boots, Nos. 568-1220 ; and two pairs of ladies’ black glace Derby shoes with patent caps, Nos. 5611082 : total value, £l3 3s. 6d. Identifiable.

Dunedin. Between the sth and 9th ultimo, from HAROLD THOMAS HUGHES’S bedroom at the Y.M.C.A. Buildings, a gun-metal open-face keyless Swiss watch, white dial, showing the months, days of the week, and date ; a white tennis-shirt, with a collar attached, size 16 ; and a brown-silk tie : total value, £6 os. 6d. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to James, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, full round face ; dressed in a blue suit and black-and-white-check cap ; shabby appearance.

Dunedin. —l2th ultimo, from 11 Crawford Street, the property of WILLIAM THOMAS GRANT, 44 Musselburgh Rise, a gentlemen’s 22 in. Gem Special bicycle, No. 13849, wide handles with black-celluloid grips, Eadie Coaster hub, rat-trap pedals, steel rims and mud-guards, blue-felt saddlecover ; value, £7 10s. Identifiable.

Dunedin. 26th November last, from WILLIAM TEPENE’S dwelling at 39 Bradshaw Street, a ladies’ rolledgold open-face expansion wristlet Geneva watch, No. 59723 ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Dunedin.— ultimo, from the person of CARL MILLER, farmer, Highcliff, a gentlemen’s gun-metal open-face keyless watch, a rolled-gold fetter-and-oval watch-chain (similar to illustration No. 21 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 2), bar fastened with a copper link ; a silver match-box with shamrock leaves on front and “ C.M.” on a shield on it ; and a small leather purse, containing Is. : total value, £6 18s. fid. Identifiable except purse and money. Suspicion is attached to a Man (name unknown), age thirty, height 5 ft. 8 in., showman, strong build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair ; dressed in a blue suit with light stripes, no collar, tie, or hat. The suspect was given a ride in complainant’s gig from the Provincial Hotel, and the offence was committed before reaching Anderson’s Bay, where suspect left the gig, after which the theft was discovered.