PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVII, Issue 7, 22 February 1922, Page 125

PERSONS WANTED.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). —27th October last, that he may be located and the Defence Department, Auckland, notified of his whereabouts, Christopher Henry Watson, age sixteen, height 5 ft. 2 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, small scar over right eye ; dressed in a blue-serge knickerbocker suit and light-felt hat.

Auckland. —-31st ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mary Strom, 34 Prospect Terrace, Ponsonby, Edward Strom, age about forty-three, height sft. -Sin., seaman, native of Norway, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair going bald, small fair moustache, blue eyes, anchor on left arm, left forefinger missing ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and soft-felt hat. Arrears to 27th ultimo, £3O 13s. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 2.)

Auckland. — Mendel Jackson, false pretences : It has been ascertained by the Auckland police that accused came from England under the name Harry Davis or Davies, but his correct name is Jackson. An alternative charge of theft has been preferred against him for which a warrant has been obtained. His photograph is filed in the Inspector’s Office, Auckland. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 2.)

, Auckland.— ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Kate Bines Nicholson, George Richard Nicholson, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 9f in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, scar at corner of right eye ; frequents hotels and billiard-rooms. Arrears to 6th ultimo, £B. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 484, and photographs, page 41.)

Auckland. — 9th ultimo', on warrant for forgery and uttering, John Liston Hanton, alias Alfred Hinton, age about thirtyseven, height about 6 ft., labourer, medium build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, slightly stooped ; dressed in a brown shabby suit, tan boots, and grey-felt hat ; fond of drink. Accused, who worked for William Thomas Westlake, farmer, Ruawai, stole three blank cheques from his employer, to one of which he forged the signature “ W. T. Westlake ” for £l7, and uttered it to Phillip Hall, clerk, care of John Court (Limited), (papers, Qupen /

Auckland. —l4th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Emma Powell, 3a Claremont Street, William Arthur Powell, age fifty-five, height 6 ft. 4 in., compositor, native of New Zealand, thin build, fresh complexion, brown hair, high cheek-bones. Arrears to the 6th ultimo, £l7 2s.

Papakura.- 28th November last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs, Hori Kirihau, alias Rahi Pere, age about thirty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, Maori* medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a brown suit; plausible manner ; J6nd of drink ; speaks good English. / *\ HLftJ / Slllj

Paeroa. —26th ultimo, on warrant for leaving New Zealand without the permission in writing of a Magistrate while £7 12s. 6d. under a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child (Elsie Bidois, mother) was in arrear, Harvey Campbell, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 10 in., marine engineer, native of New Zealand, medium build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a dark-brown suit and brown-felt hat; a three-quarter-caste Maori; speaks good English.

Hawera. —Ist ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), John Austin, alias McMurdo, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 3Jin., labourer and miner, native of Scotland, medium build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, wart on right forefinger, scar on back and above left heel. ■ (Sye Police Gazette, 1921, page 484.)

Napier. —llth instant, on two warrants of commitment to Napier Prison for fourteen days on each in default of paying £3 fines and costs (£1 10s. on each) for breaches of his prohibition order, Walter Robert Page, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 8§ in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, tiger on right forearm, dot and scars on right thumb, axe and knife on back of left hand, pierced heart, eagle, and snake on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, « 1922, page >BO, and Photographs, 1910, page 13.) /L J O <lO >7 ,

Dannevirke.— l3th instant, that a summons for trespass on Dannevirke Racecourse may be served upon him, Leo Shaddick, alias Shaddock, alias Maddison, alias De Voy, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 7J in., hairdresser, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, pointed long nose, small scar above right eye, small mole on left cheek. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 191, and Photographs, page 51.) it

Dannevirke. l3th instant, that a .summons for trespass on Dannevirke Racecourse may be served upon him, William Patrick Neary, age forty-four, height 5 ft. in., painter and dealer, native of New Zealand, sallow complexion, black hair turning grey, hazel eyes, large nose, left arm has been brokpn, scar on right cheek, on neck, on left forefinger, and on right thigh. (See Police Gazette, wmr*

Dannevirke. 3lst ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), George Albert Walter Edwards, age thirty, height 5 ft. 6Jin., labourer and gardener, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, tattoo-mark on left forearm and at base of right thumb. He may endeavour to leave this Dominion. (See Police Gazdttd, 1921, page 759.) jAd * 7 fry *4

Palmerston North. — ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 13s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Robert Ferguson Hay, alias William Healey, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 84 in., fitter and flax-mill hand, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark hair and complexion, brown eyes, scar on tip of nose and on each leg, left little finger has been crushed ; usually dressed in a dark or blue-serge suit, dirty appearance. Police Gazette, 1921, page 414.) . \

Wellington. —-25th ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding theft of a piano from his brother’s house in Stanley Street, Frederick William Dewhurst, age twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 10 in., clerk, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, fair hair brushed back, one arm has been broken; mentally weak. His photograph is filed in the Inspector’s Office, Wellington. z'" A .

Greymoutit. —loth October last, that he may be compelled to maintain his children, John Payne, alias Page, alias Harper, age thirty height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and bookkeeper, native of England, medium build, pale complexion, brown hair turning grey, small blue eyes, scars on right side of neck and on left forefinger, Buffalo Bill on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1921, pages 268 an d/677.) .

Rangiora. — l4th December last, on warrant for theft of two horses (recovered), value £7l, the property of George Withers, contractor, Oust, B. Cowan (name probably fictitious), age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 8 in., good build, tanned complexion, dark moustache ; dressed in a grey suit and brown-felt hat. "horses were stolen from the road at Summerin'll, and sold at the Christchurch.

Christchurch. Between the Ist July and the 26th August last, on provisional warrant for stealing at Cronulla, Sydney, New South Wales, two suits and other articles (recovered), value £SO, the property of Mr. Justice Rich, John Griffiths, alias Aitken, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. . 7 in., labourer and bricklayer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair hair and complexion, hazel eyes (one eye crossed slightly), scar on left temple, mole on left cheek, two pugilists on chest. Accused’s room was searched by the Sydney police and the stolen property recovered. He is supposed to have come to this Dominion. (See Police Gazette^ -19 IQ, page 272, and Photographs, page 34.) / S G/Z -

Christchurch. —On or about the 11th December last, for theft of a bay draught gelding (recovered), value £2O, the property of John Brightling, carrier, 296 Cashel Street, A. Guthrie (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., fresh complexion, fair hair, clean-shaved ; dressed in a grey suit and cap ; good appearance. Accused stole the horse from a paddock at St. Martin’s and sold it to John Duncan, dealer. n 4S-UX& yuALryLf $ /y / l^

Timaru. — 11th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Gladys Lillian Miller, and child, Royal Street, Arthur Henry Miller, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and railway porter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on neck, clasped hands, heart, and “ Nellie ” on one arm; dressed in a dark-grey, suit, grey-felt hat, and black military wear4 a ladies’ gold watch-chain. „ . i/wHvw) // *,-) /■y*)

Invercargill. Z-l ßth ultimo, on warrant for failing to provide for the future maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, David Rattray, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer and blacksmith, native of Scotland, strong build, fair hair and complexion, light-bi’bwn large eyes, portion of one finger missing; usually dressed in a grey suit and hat and tan boots; turns feet outward when walking. Complainant, Christina Martha Healey, Dipt on. 1