PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVII, Issue 2, 18 January 1922, Page 27

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei. l6th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Bessie Dent, and child, Marmaduke Dent, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., printer, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, four prominent artificial uppat front teeth, “ Ivy /binder bracelet on left forearm ; -djyssed inf a dark sqft, fawnr-felt hat, and tan boots, and wears /T'goldchain with hockeysticks pendant/ Hie is ' supposecß to be in Sydney. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 385.) i

Dargaville.— October last, that he may be informed that if he does not report to the Probation Officer he will be arrested, Charles William Bryham, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 7 in., fireman, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, lighthouse and “ Nov. 21st, 1919,” on right forearm. (See Police 1921, page 455, and Photographs, page 76.) 1&2&. /5

Mount Roskill.- —4th instant, that he may be compelled to maintain his child, Ellen Rose Ryan, an inmate of Auckland Receiving Home, Timothy Francis Ryan, alias Walsh, alias Thompson, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and seaman, native of Australia, stong build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved, profusely tattooed on arms and body. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 332, and Photographs, page 64.)

Freeman’s Bay.—4th August last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 ss. restitution and costs for theft, Christopher John Huntly, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., bootmaker, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, grey . eyes, three scars on left cheek, two scars on small of back; dressed in a brown shabby suit and grey-felt hat fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 542, and rl,otogI ! P A g J 2 ' ) /5 / % -

Auckland. — ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Annie Kate Holland, 49 Howe Street, Newton, Charles Haslam Holland, age fifty, height 5 ft. 7Jin., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, swarthy complexion, dark hair turning grey, blue eyes, horse-shoe on left upper arm, horse’s head and “ C.H.H.” on left forearm, scar on right wrist. Arrears to 2nd ultimo, £lO4. (See Police Gazette, 1917, page 476.)

Auckland. —11th October last, on warrant for failing to maintain his two children, Louis Moody, age twenty-eight, height 6 ft., carpenter, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, fair hair, pale-grey eyes, clean-shaved; dressed in a light-grey suit and fawn overcoat; stutters.

Auckland. lßth November last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Ethel Mary Moran, Parnell, and four children, Peter Paul Moran, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., butcher, native of New Zealand, good build, fair complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, nose swollen, artificial upper teeth, two of which are missing ; dressed in a light-grey suit and light-fawn Stetson ha£^—. I t

Auckland. l2th instant, that a sfiipmons for failing to maintain his son, Cyril McDowell, an inmate of Auckland Receiving Home, may be served upon him, William McDowell, alias Thomas Harvey, / ago / fifty-six, height 5 ft. S' in., labourer and gardener, native of New Zealand, sallow 'complexion, grey hair and moustache,^blhd 7 “ W.M.” on right forearm, ‘‘ D.X.--on left forearm' dressed in -tweed trousers, grey worsted coat, black-felt hat, and black scarf; fond of drink; shabby appearance. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 401, and 1921, page 628, and Photographs, page 111.) — j Auckland. —l2th instant, Jon warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six months in default of paying £4O arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, Michael Grotto, alias Grotte, age about thirtytwo, height 5 ft. 5 in., firearm, native of Russia, stout build, dark hair and complexion, grey eyes. Arrears computed to 30th August last. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 550.) Auckland. — l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for twenty-one days in default of paying £l3 7s. 6d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mary Mitchell, 39 Seafield View Road, Robert John Mitchell, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 7f in., labourer, native of New Zealand, stout build, sallow complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. Arrears computed to 30th September last. <2 C 9& (q/J %l> yCf) Fjrp sjj - Hamilton. October last, on warrant of commitment to Hamilton Lock-up for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 3s. fine and costs for drunkenness, William Thomas Jackson, alias “ Stonewall ” Jackson, age fifty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, coal-marks on nose ; dressed in a brown-tweed suit; slovenly appearance. (See Police Gazette, 192.0, pag<y27 iSlsI 'Pa/ Hamilton. 6th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Martin Joyce, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 8J in., labourer and groom, native of Australia, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair, blue eyes, large pointed nose. He is supposed to have left for Sydney under the name State. (See Italic©' Gazette, 1921, page 553.) // Qs/tl / 2

Rotorua. 3rd November last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Edward Owen Millward, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7|- in., labourer, native of Wales, medium build, dark hair and complexion, grey, eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 359.) dc bfi?/ ? A/

. Ohakune. —l7th October last, on warrant of commitment to Gisborne Prison for six weeks in default of paying £2O arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Louisa Ruth Wen ham, Arthur Leonard Wenham, alias Burrell, age twenty-nine, height about 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and sawmill hand, native of New Zealand, strong build, ruddy complexion, brown hair, greyish-blue eyes, scar on chin, slightly bow-legged ; usually dressed in a grey suit; rolling gait. Arrears computed tp 27th July last. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 339.) ■ / / y) .

Taumarunui. —l9th October last, that two summonses for breaches of the Licensing Act may be served upon him, David Armstrong, age about twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, brown eyes; usually well dressed in a dark-grey or brown suit and brown-felt hat; quiet manner.

Taihape. 26th 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, Daniel Peter Hendricksen, age fifty, height 5 ft. 9 in., carpenter, native of Denmark, medium build, brown hair turning grey^hfizePeyes. Xe-ijL J yj>Tij Zb£ . Eltham. —24th August last, that a distress warrant for £1 balance of fine and costs for unlawfully using a motor-car may be executed upon his effects, John McClymont, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair hair and complexion, grey eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and grey cap. (See Police Gazette, 1921, pago674) ,r/W ‘A- (,-Zl-

Hawera. —23rd November last, on warrant of commitment to New Plymouth Prison for seven days in default of paying £4 10s. 6d. fine and costs for mischief,' 1 Ivor Harwood, age twenty, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, indistinct “ 1.H.” on left forearm/ (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 660.) g/ f/SjLj'X- 4-..,

Hawera.— 6th instant, on warrant for false pretences, Norman John Winthrop, age sixteen, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a brown-tweed suit and light-coloured-felt hat. Accused obtained £4 from John James Geary, wood and coal merchant, Princess Street, by falsely representing that his mother -had sent him for it. y - Napier. — l3th ultimo/ on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 os. 6d. medical expenses and costs for helpless drunkenness, Robert Forest, age sixty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of Scotland, stout build, fresh complexion, grey hair and eyes, dancing-girl with fern dn right arm. Wanganui. —l7th ultimo, 4hat a summons for assisting a prohibited person to drink liquor may be served upon him, Wilfred Wilson, age about forty, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, medium build, dark-brown hair going bald ; slightly stooped appearance, f Featherston. —l2th July last, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for three months in default of paying £95 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Agnes Bedelia Cohen, and four children, Ernest Edgar Cohen, age about thirty-nine, height about 5 ft. 10 in., clerk and journalist, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved, pigeontoed ; usually dressed in a brown suit and soft-felt hat. Arrears computed to 12th September last.

Wellington. —l7th ultimo, that proceedings for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Amelia Laing, Manakau, is the mother, William Tyson, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 9-| in., steward, native of Scotland, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, long nose, small scar on left forearm, pierced heart on right leg. He is supposed to have left for London pty the s.s. “ Matakana ” on the 17th ultimo. Z// #y7\^ Wellington. —l6th march last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Thomas George Denton, age fifty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., builder, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, brown eyes, scar on neck and on back of left hand. He is serving a sentence of seven months in New South Wales for forgery and uttering. (See Police Gazette, 1921, pages 232 and 414.)

Wellington. June and December last, on warrant for false pretences, Charles Gerard, alias Charles James Gerard, alias Gerad, age about thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 7 in., architect and mental healer, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, brown eyes, faint scars under jaws ; usually dressed in a brownish or grey suit and brown soft or light-grey felt hat. Accused, who stated that he was an architect, arrived from Australia on the 4th May last, and took rooms at 360 Lambton Quay, where he practised mental healing. He instituted a system of advertising for the acquaintance of women with a view to matrimony, and by falsely representing himself to be single and by promising to marry her on the 6th instant, he obtained £2O from Dorothy Frances Bakewell, Khandallah, for which offence the above warrant has been issued. He is suspected of having taken away tablecloths and table-centres, &c., the property of Miss Bakewell, which he was given possession of pending the marriage. He also obtained money from other women by falsely representing that he would give them six months training in toilet-work. He is said to have received correspondence from Australia in the name of Lestrange or Lestrang. His wife may be accompanying him. There are several charges pending. J^

Greymouth. 2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Greymouth Prison for three days in default of paying 13s. fine and costs for drunkenness, John Walsh, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. 7| in., gardener, native of Ireland,.strong build, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes,, clasped hands over heart on right forearm. V

Christchurch. —15th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 3s. fine and costs for failing to send his child to school, Harry Hills, alias Sydney Harrison, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 4£ in., labourer,' native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes ; women, ship, horseshoe, “ Liberty,” eagle, hands, and heart on right arm; eagle, shield, hags, hands, snak x', woman, “ Susie*” &c., on left arm ; scar on back of neck and over left/ eye. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 711.) V

Christchurch.— lsth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for one month in default of paying £2l arrears due on a maintenance order for, the support of his wife, Mary Hayes, John Hayes, age about fifty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer and blacksmith, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, light moustache turning grey. Arrears computed to the 22nd November last. (See Police Gazette, 1921, paseJ7J.6.) y y w t

Christchurch.— 3lst October last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £l2O ss. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Jane Trask, James Henry Trask, age sixty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of Now Zealand, stout build, ruddy complexion, grey hair and moustache, blue eyes ; wears spectacles ; fond of drink. Arrears computed to the 21st June last. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 189.) £ >s3,

Christchurch. —16th September last, on warrant of commitment to Paparud. Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 10s. fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Harold Joseph Fitzgerald, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 11 in., billiard-marker, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair going bald, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 701, and following paragraph.)

Christchurch. —3rd November last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £5 fine for theft, Harold Joseph Fitzgerald, referred to in preceding paragraph.

Christchurch. 2lst ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison in default of finding security to compel his obedience to a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Hilda Elizabeth Nicholls, Walter Nicholls, age twentynine, height 5 ft. 7 in., taxi-driver, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes ; usually dressed in a grey suit and cap. (See Police Gazette, 1911, page 457, and Photographs, page 51.) . / / a’-rSCG itfe ds [fl jj % Christchurch. 2oth ultimo, on Warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Evelyn Heftier, 212 Barbadoes Street, Arthur Alexander Heffler, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., carpenter, native of Australia, stout build, dark complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, Australian coat-of-arms, woman, and two flags on arms.

Christchurch. — Thomas G. Denton, forgery and uttering : It has been ascertained by the Christchurch police that accused in New South Wales recently was sentenced to seven months on similar charges. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 414.)

Christchurch. —28th July last, that he may be compelled to maintain his children, inmates of Caversham Industrial School, James Stanton, alias Nobby, alias Tobin, alias Stanley, age about sixty-two, height about 5 ft. 2J in., baker and labourer, native of England, swarthy complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, large nose, scar near right eye. . Arrears to 20th July last, £278 3s. lid. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 628.)

Phillipstown. —ultimo, for indecent assault on Alice Bennett (six years), 14 Beresford Street, Linwood, Man (name unknown), age about thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., medium build, dark hair and complexion, clean-shaved ; dressed in a blue-serge suit and brown-felt hat. lie was riding a bicycle. No warrant.

Timaru. —7th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, E. Bishop, age about forty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., agent and canvasser, native of England, strong build, fair hair and complexion, pointed fair moustache ; well dressed in a dark suit. Accused obtained two drinks and £5 19s. in cash from a barman in the Crown Hotel by means of a valueless cheque on the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, for £6. There are other charges pending.

Timaru. —4th June last, on warrant for theft of a bicycle (described in Police Gazette, 1921, page 417), value £lO, the property of Albert Stephen Davis, 4 Drivers Street, Calwyn Cowan Guildford, alias Galwyn Cowan Guildford, alias A. Gillett, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue staring eyes, clean-shaved, scar on nose and on back of head, one hand injured ; dressed in a dark-grey suit, lightgabardine trousers, and light-felt hat with black band. Accused was arrested for the offence on the 11th instant by the St. Andrew’s police, and whilst being escorted from Bluecliffs Station escaped on the stolen bicycle. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 716, and Photographs, 1.913, page 70.)

Timaru. —27th October last, for false pretences, Man (name unknown), age about thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 8 in., farm hand, native of New Zealand, medium build, tanned complexion ; dressed in a dark suit and light-coloured softfelt hat ; speaks quietly. Accused, by falsely representing himself to be Silas Ellery, farmer, of Belfield, obtained from an . assistant at the Canterbury Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Timaru, a gentlemen’s silver hunting Rotherhams watch with engine-turned case ; value, £B. No warrant.

Timaru. —30th November last, that he may be requested to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, Archibald Anderson, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 10 in., ploughman, native of Scotland, good build, fresh complexion, fair hair, light-blue eyes ; rose, shamrock, and thistle, and sailingship on left arm ; anchor on right arm ; usually dressed in a light-grey suit and cap ; an ex-constable of the New Zealand Police Force. Police Gazette, 1921, page 588.) fito 'I - Queenstown. 9th October last, on warrant for theft of a suit (recovered), value £3 10s., the property of Herbert Ernest Smith, traveller, Thomas Wilkinson, age about eighteen, height 5 ft. 3 in., hotel porter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair hair and complexion ; usually dressed in a grey suit and black-felt hat; sullen expression. Accused stole the suit from the public hall and sold it to a boy named Robert Hood for £1 10s. He is also suspected of stealing £8 from the shop of Thomas Haines, confectioner ; and alluvial gold and quartz specimens and a book containing fishing-tackle from Mcßryde’s. Hotel, the property of Leon Curtis. LV / *X/ -

Dunedin. —9th November last, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying 13s. fine and costs for drunkenness, Joseph McDermott, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, brown eye 3, large nose. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 125.) -'YLoLtfL. • 9; IT§jUZL Dunedin. —sth instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Mary Dwyer, 44 Fitzroy Street, Caversham, and children, James Joseph Dwyer, age forty, height 5 ft., labourer and cook, native of Ireland, stout build, dark complexion, grey hair going bald, hazel eyes, no upper front teeth; usually dressed in a brown or grey suit, tan boots, and brown-felt hat ; wears glasses. He is in receipt of a military pension. His photograph, is filed in the Inspector’s Office, Dunedin.