PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVII, Issue 13, 5 April 1922, Page 205

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei. — On or about the 17th February last, on warrant for false pretences, R. J. Morris (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-six, height 5 ft. 11 in., slight build, fair fresh complexion, fair hair, clean-shaved ; dressed in a dark suit and grey-felt hat ; blinks frequently as if suffering from a nervous complaint ; respectable appearance. Accused obtained goods value £62 16s. sd. from Sbarland and Co., Auckland, by falsely representing that he had purchased W. H. Moselen’s store at Kaeo. He may be identical with J. R. Elder or Frank Jocelyn Johnston Fletcher, referred to in Police Gazette, 1922,.pages lfil apd 18fL

Auckland.sth January last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Edward Walker, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of England, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue-grey eyes, long nose, cast in left eye ; heart, dove, “ Dorrie,” clasped hands, and snake round dagger on right forearm; pierced heart, clasped hands, rose, and thistle on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 721.)

Auckland. Victor Charles Lewis De Lacy, false pretences ; It has been ascertained by the Auckland police that his correct name may be Victor Rupert De Lacy, He may assume the or P^U^ep l^gjja^eJ.B9.) / /

Auckland. 22nd February last, onjvarrant for theft of a gentlemen’s gold - filled watch, a gold chain, a sovereigncase (recovered), and a gold ljjeket with “ Joseph Vujcich ” on it, and £1 10s., total valyn the property of Joseph Vujcich, apenit.nffeat^lf^ijsfivmeper,/L7i Victoria Street, Harry Beasley, afeefabcfer fortjp./i<baht ;Vu._ stout build, fresn complexi<WL, Wey-wiapr afessed in a blueserge suit and slate -ccpourad soM-felt hat. Accused stole, the articles from the above address and sold them at the Royal Loan Office. His correct name may be Harry Sadler,

Auckland. —7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £l9 13s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Ruth Blackwell, Devonport, is the mother, Walter Arthur Clark, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 5 in., ex-railway porter, medium build, fresh clear complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, clean-shaved, several gold-filled front teeth ; stands erect. , / „ Jec V

Auckland.— 7th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a gentlemen’s bicycle (recovered), value £5, the property of Cecil Neilson, 23 Brown Street, Ponsonby, Harry Wilson (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., railwayman, medium build, dark hair and complexion; dressed in a dark-grey suit; respectable appearance. Accused stole the bicycle from Symonds Street, and sold it at Emanuel Kissin’s pawnshop in Hobson Street for £1 ss.

Auckland. —On or about the 13th ultimo, on warrant for theft of fifty-six clothes-props (recovered), value £5 125., the property of Edward Parr, fruitgrower, Waikumete, Reginald Hargreaves, age twenty-six, height 6 ft. 1 in., hawker, native of Australia, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, dark eyes, two gold teeth in front, clean-shaved ; dressed in a dark suit and felt hat. Accused and Charles Reader, referred to in following paragraph, were found by complainant with the props on their cart. There are other charges pending.

Auckland.— On or about the 13th ultimo, on warrant for

theft of fifty-six clothes-props (recovered), value £5 125., the property of Edward Parr, fruitgrower, Waikumete, Charles Reader, age about .twenty,five, height 5 ft. 9 in., hawker, native of Australia, strong build, ruddy complexion, lightbrown hair turning grey, grey - blue eyes, clean - shaved ; dressed in a brown shabby suit; dirty appearance. Accused and Reginald Hargreaves, referred to in preceding paragraph, were found by complainant with the props on their cart. There are other charges pending.

Auckland. 22nd ultimo, on warrant for leaving New Zealand with the intention of failing to make adequate provision for the maintenance of his wife, Dorothy Agnes Read, Hamilton, Leigh Hector Read, age twenty-four, height about 5 ft. 8 in., clerk, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, dark eyes, small moustache ; wears a navy-blue overcoat; dresses well. He left by the s.s. “ Moera ultimo

Auckland. 2sth February last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £4 fine and damages for mischief, John Millar, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, brown eyes, crest of 9th Hawke’s Bay Regiment on right forearm. (See/Police Gazette, 1922, page 154.) /'//£>/^

Auckland. —18th ultimo j on warrant for false pretences, H. E. Marsh, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., farmer, stout build, dark mousftaphe ; Well dressed in a grey suit; drives a grey Briscoe motor-car, Np. 1945. Accused, who had been hptified that ho had overdrawn his account at the Bank /otyMustralasiaf A'ujckjand, obtained goods and cash value S 3 from William John Sparks, motor-garage proprietor, Remuera Road, by means of a valueless cheque, drawn on the bank mentioned,- There are other charges pending. Lfpk.'lS

Auckland. January last, on warrant for false pretences, Jack Knight (name probably fictitious), age about twenty, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, dark complexion, black hair, dark eyes, believed to have a scar on neck near right cheek ; dressed in a dark-grey suit and black soft-felt hat, and appears to have a weak chest. Accused obtained a ladies’ frock, &c., from John Court and Co., drapers, by falsely representing that he was a son of Rev. Percy Knight, Hopetoun Street, Newton.

Onehunga. —2lst ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Lillian May Brown, 108 Queen Street, Henry Francis James Brown, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., bushman and labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, blue eyes, heavy dark moustache, scar on right instep, springy gait; usually dressed in grey trousers, dark-tweed coat and vest, and soft-felt black hat. Arrears to 4th November last, £9O 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1918, page 696.)

Morrinsville.— l3th February last, on warrant for false pretences, James Ryan, alias Sims, alias Parker, age twentyseven, height 6 ft., bushman, native of New Zealand, strong build, sallow complexion, dark-brown?hair, blue eyes, scar on right elbow, scars on forearms ; dressed in a dark suit and black-felt hat; ereol. u g;ufc ; fond of drink. Accused obtained board frqrty?jieT3th to rile lOthuebruary last from Frederick James Worthington, proprietor Argyle Boardinghouse, by falsely representing that her was employed by the Thames Valley Power Board. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 191, and Photographs, 1921, page/57.) / tIvIuJ Ist

Hamilton. 9th September last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for a breach of the Borough by-laws, Arthur James Brufi, alias Ruff, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 8| in., hawker and showman, native of New Zealand, strong build, sallow complexion, dark - brown hair, hazel eyes ; American flag, Union Jack, eagle, and “ Liberty ” on left forearm ; usually wears a felt hat with a high crown and wide brim. There is also a summons for service upon him. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 532.) C". ,

Cambridge. —lsth ultimo, on warrant for theft of a sheep, value 155., the property of Bernard Parker De Lautour, farmer, Te Miro, Harold David Prier, age twenty-two, height about sft 11 in., farm labourer and bushworker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, black hair, grey eyes, scar on left side of upper lip, two scars on left elbow ; dressed in a brown suit and cap. Accused killed the, sheep, removed the carcase to a farm where he was employed, and cooked a portion of it. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page SB7) /f ZZ

Cambridge. —6th October last, that a notice of fine and costs for £5 9s. may be served upon him, Frederick Harwood, age twenty-two, height about 5 ft. 1 in., labourer and jockey, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, lightbrown hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved, sharp features, smart appearance ; dressed in a broww-twapd suit and soft hat. Js-e-i. ./A'G -21 .

Wairoa. —2sth January last, on warrant for theft of an 18 ct. gold ring, set with a ruby in deep setting (similar to illustration No. 88 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 6), value £5, the property of Simon Escoff, circus hand, Mary Haftka, alias George, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 2 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, stout build, pale complexion, dark hair, brown eyes. She has her son, aged three, with her, and may be accompanied by Lou Baxter, who conducts a hoop-la stall at shows4A <g/c

Wellington. —2sth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his two children, inmates of Wellington Receivinghome, Donald Charles McAlister, age thirty, height 5 ft. 10 in., cook, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a grey sac suit and black-felt hat which he wears on one side of back of head; erect gait; fond of drink. Arrears to 23rd June, 1920, £7B 14s. 3d. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 86.)

Wellington. — Frank Roy Cornish, false pretences : It has been ascertained by the Wellington police that accused is in Australia. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 90.)

Wellington. —27th ultimo, that she may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of her son, Thomas Jeuitt Udall, an inmate of Wellington Receiving-home, Agnes Park Udall, nee Mitchell, age about thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, auburn hair; usually well dressed, and wears spectacles.

Wellington.- 3rd January last, on warrant for theft of three cases of benzine, value £4 2s. 6d., the property of Bertie Smith, grocer, Courtenay Place, Ronald Manning Snider, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 7 in., salesman, native of Canada, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; anchor, “ Rose,” and scar on right forearm, scar on left palm ; usually dressed in an American-cut blue suit and light-felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 444, and Photographs, page 96.)

Wellington. 3lst ultimo, on warrant lor failing to maintain his wife, Emily St. John, Newlands, Johnsonville, Charles Harold St. John, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 5 in., painter, native of England, slight build, fresh complexion, sandy hair, blue eyes, indistinct tattoo-marks on one arm ; dressed in khaki trousers and pale-blue-shirt ; turns left foot outwards when walking. JSee Policy Gazette, 1922, page 190.) Ytf 3-?--

Wellington. —27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £55 15s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two illegitimate children, Frederick Thomas Keeper, age fiftyfour, height 5 ft. 6 in., cook, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion ; brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left cheek and forefinger and on right leg. Arrears computed to 16th April, 1921. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 611, and Photographs, 1913, page S J'/'SI

Denniston. 2lst January last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Rose Hannan, and family, Patrick Hannan, alias Jack Heffnan, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 10 in., miner, native of Australia, stout build, fair complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, broken nose, good teeth, scar on left forearm and on left middle finger; usually well dressed ;/Snui/t appearance; fond of drink. Ctft*'

Christchurch. 23rd December last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for fourteen days in default of . paying £3 ss. fine and costs for theft, George Edward Pengelly, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. in., labourer, native of New Zealand,' medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; woman’s head, laurels, and “ N.Z.” on right upper arm, heart and “ Mother ” on right forearm, “ Rose ” and “ Egypt, 1916,” on left forearm ; slovenly appearance'. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 41.)

■ Christchurch. —25th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Lodise Craib, Arnold Alexander Craib, age fortjP-tiVe, 1 ieight\>Jlabourer, native of New Zealand, 4neJs unit build, brown hair, blue eyes ; fond ofidlink(ylArm;ars to 18th ultimo_£274 10s. (See Police Gazette,M£f2l, page 768.) ‘Si 3 j

Methven. language and threatening behaviour may be served upon him, Leslie Stewart Black, age about thirty-five, height about 6 ft. 1 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, clean-shaved ; dressed in a grey dirty suit, grey-cloth cap, and heavy hobnailed boots ; slightly stooped ; slovenly gait ; fond of drink.

Oamaru. —25th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a gentlemen’s light-green woolly tweed overcoat with striped lining, value £5, the property of Wilfred Herbert Tilbury, taxiproprietor, 43 Hope Street, Dunedin, Andrew Rutherford (name probably fictitious), age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a brown, grey, or blue suit with white and red stripes and black-velour hat. Accused stolef the coat from a bedroom in Tilbury’s hotel.^ v^c^ f&/j’/

Dunedin. 24th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Andy Nichols, alias H. J. Pengrove, alias J. Thompson, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 84 in., native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, fair hair brushed back, large blue eyes, hole in tongue ; dressed in a grey or blue suit with reddish stripes, black-beaver hat, and brown brogue shoes with Phillips’s rubber soles ; talkative ; smart appearance. Accused obtained a suit and £3 12s. fid. from James Francis Meldrum, tailor, George Street, by /means of a valueless cheque for £lO. f 2- // 1-^

Dunedin. —14th ultimo, on warrant for theft of 7s. and a 9 ct. gold oval bamboo bangle with fine gold chain attached, total value £3 75., the property-of Thomas Forsyth, Montague Street, North-east Valley, Hercules Turnbull, age about twenty-one, height 5 ft. 7 hf./'pvnn labourer, native of New Zealand, slight legion, brown hair, scar on forehead, tip qf hfie midcds fidgm- missing ; dressed in a lightgrey suit, dark-felt hftW-And tan shefes ; talkative ; smart appearance. Accused, wo was employed by complainant delivering milk, collected 7s. from Mrs. Sheenhan and failed to account for it to his employer. He also stole the bangle from a bedroom in complainant’s dwelling. W /?/ 7 / n.