PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVII, Issue 23, 14 June 1922, Page 361

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Newton. ultimo, from CLAUDE GARNETT’S veranda at 52 Murdock Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled • free-wheel Special bicycle, No. 24828, black dbwn-turned handles, rat-trap pedals ; ,

Auckland. —2nd March last, from a bedroom at the People’s Palace Hotel, the property of NEVILLE WILSON, a brown imitation leather suit-case, about 2 ft. long, containing a pair of blue-serge trousers, a dark-blue uniform (steward’s), coat and vest with silver buttons, a white coat, a singlet, three white shirts, three collars, a leather belt, and an army discharge in complainant’s name ; total value, £5 15s. Identifiable.'

Auckland. —Between the 3rd and 4th April last an office at the Mount Albert Railway-station, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Railways Department), was broken into, and 9s. 4d. stolen therefrom.

Auckland.— On or about the 20th ultimo, from a garage, the property of THOMAS FRANCIS, 334 Ponsonby Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled 24 in. Skeats and White bicycle, curved handles with rubber grips, rat-trap pedals, Dunlop Railroad tires ; value, £5 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the 6th ultimo STUART CAVE’S premises at 55 Albert Street were broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom : A pair of gum boots (recovered) ; a quantity of tobacco and cigarettes of various brands ; a gentlemen’s greenish-brown oilskin half-lined riding-overcoat, straps and buckles on front, storm cuffs, brown- or red-velvet collar ; a black oilskin overcoat with a brown velveteen collar, and brass eyelets under each sleeve ; a black oilskin overcoat with a grey-flannel collar ; and £1 2s. sd. : total value, £l3 Bs. Identifiable except money.

Auckland. —On or about the 4th ultimo, from St. Paul’s Church, the property of the REV. CECIL WATSON, 46 Wynward Street, a brass polished twisted candlestick about 18 in. long; and two brass vases, each about 9 in. high: total value, £4. d (J- 2 /&& Y

Auckland.- 23rd ultimo, from a tram-car Detween Queen Street and Pitt Street, the property of ROSE GOWEN, Waimaka Terrace, a brown-leather portmanteau, containing a grey-ninon evening-dress, a feather cape, a grey-fur cape, a pair of ladies’ black shoes, a pair of ladies’ black patentleather evening-shoes, and other articles of ladies’ underclothing ; total value, £25. Identifiable.

Auckland. —23rd ultimo, from the Talbot Boardinghouse, the property of GEORGE WHALLEY, clerk, a grey Stetson hat with a black band on it, J. B. Kemp on inside; value, £2 17s. 6d. Identifiable.

Mount Eden. or about the 10th ultimo, from off a horse in a paddock off Mount Eden Hill, the property of FREDERICK McKENSTRY, grocer, a light canvas horsecover with blanket lining, made by Farmers’ Union Trading Company ; value, £2. Identifiable.

P aero A. — 15th April last, from the railway-station, the property of FREDERICK KENNEDY, farmer, Eureka, a black-leather suit-ease, containing a grey-tweed suit; a suit of pyjamas, size 5 ; a pink-and- white-striped shirt ; three double Governor-brand collars, size Hit; two pairs of grey woollen socks ; a_black-backed military hair-brush ; a black comb ;j rifle-sight; a single-lens field-glass, with l ’ T.K., TeJAwamutu ” on case ; a yellow oilskin overcoat; and a gentlemen’s silver-mounted crook-handled umbrella : total value, £2l IBs. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to a Man (name unknown), age about thirty-one, height about 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, sharp features ; dressed in a brown suit and felt hat.

Te Aroha. -28th ultimo, from a motor-car outside the Church of England, the property of HAROLD STRANGE, Mangiti, a gentlemen’s dark-brown-tweed overcoat, belt on back, double row of buttons on front, “ Owl ” on tag, and “H. Strange ” written on inside of collar; value, £4 10s. Identifiable.

Hamilton. —On or about the 17th ultimo, from ERNEST EDWARD BEVAN’S bedroom at 55 Norton Road, Frankton Junction, three £5 notes, three £1 notes, Is. 3d., a Post Office Savings-bank book (No. 386024), a brown tobacco-pouch with two dome fasteners, a dark-grey coat and vest, and a dark-grey-felt hat; total value, £25 3s. 9d. Identifiable except money.

Hamilton. —On or about the 26th ultimo, the premises of WATTS AND BRAYSHAW in Main Street, Morrinsville, were broken into, and £47 ss. 7d. stolen therefrom.

New Plymouth.— lst April last, from a motor-car in Powderham Street, the property of HERBERT COCKER, Devon Street, a black-oiiskin carriage-rug, with henna and yellow check lining ; value, £l. Identifiable.

Bull’s.— 6th instant, from HERBERT WATSON’S dwelling at Kakariki, a £5 note, three £1 notes, and £1 7s. 6d. ; total value, £9 7s. 6d.

Feildinq. or about the 2nd instant, from WILLIAM ABBOTT’S dwelling at 66 Warwick Street, a purse and trinket-box (recovered); a Waterbury watch ; a gentlemen’s silver hunting-watch, No. 11425; a metal watch-chain; two pairs of silver sleeve-links ; three small padlock-keys ; a metal whistle ; two £5 notes ; and nine £1 notes : total value, about £27. Identifiable except money.

Wellington.—lst ultimo, from ALBERT THOMAS FRASER WILLIAMS’S dwelling at 41 Thorndon Quay, a gentlemen’s grey-tweed overcoat, half-belt at back, two square pockets, three buttons on front; value, £8 Bs. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Fred Cadman, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. Bin., labourer and seaman, slight build, fresh complexion, dark hair; dressed in an American-cut navyblue suit and light cap.

Wellington. 2sth April last, from a bedroom at the Bristol Private Hotel, the property of ROSE FITZGERALD, professional vocalist, a gold three-bar brooch, and a gold brooch, set with three rubies or emeralds (one missing); total value, £2 15s. Identifiable.

Kaikoura. 22nd ultimo, from a bathroom at the Club Hotel, the property of COLLEEN O’MALLEY, domestic, a silver open-face wristlet watch, with “ Made in Switzerland” on dial; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —18th April last, from Gloucester Street, the property of WILLIAM PORTER MURRAY, 279 High Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, No. 3731, square handles, rat-trap pedals, rim-brakes, steel mud-guards, large saddle ; value, £9 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. March last, from Christ’s College, the property of ERIC WORTON GIBBS, 44 Knowles Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Jones Bros, bicycle, rusty straight handles with one grip, rat-trap pedals, rimbrakes, steel mud-guards, dent in back mud-guard ; value, £7. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —lsth April last, from the Sun bicyclestand, the property of HERBERT WAREING, 102 Richardson Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled B.S.A. bicycle, No. 13822, curved handles, rat-trap pedals, steel mud-guards, Serang tire on front wheel, Barnet-Glass tire on back wheel; value, £6. Identifiable.

Christchurch.—l7th April last, from Riccarton Racecourse, the property of ANDREW CAMPBELL, Dearsley Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Butler bicycle, No. 22885, upturned handles, rat-trap pedals, front-rim brake, steel mud-guards ; value, £7 10s. Identifiable. jgK

Christchurch. 29thf last, from|[ Sydenham Park, the property of WILLIAM FRANK GREER, 28 Brougham Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel pattern B.S.A. bicycle, No. 23644, upturned handles, rubber pedals, rim-brakes, steel mud-guard on back wheel, Dunlop Railroad tire on front wheel, Person’s Highland saddle ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2oth April last, from Linwood locomotive sheds, the property of WILLIAM THOMAS JANE, 319 Tuam Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Butler bicycle, No. 4388, racing-handles, celluloid mud-guards, Railroad tires, Champion saddle ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 29th April last, from the Working-men’s Club, the property of PERCY REGINALD SMITH, 323 Gloucester Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Speedy bicycle, No. 482, upturned handles, B.S.A. pedals, steel mud-guards, Pattern saddle ; value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. l2th ultimo, from Gloucester Street East, the property of ARTHUR JAMES PLANK, 209 Rolleston Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Twiss bicycle, No. 838, square handles, rat-trap pedals, back-pedalling brake, Railroad tires ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 6th ultimo, from Colombo Street, the property of REGINALD JAMES MITCHELL, 298 Colombo Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Speedy bicycle, No. 824, upturned outrigger handles, back-pedalling brake, steel pedals, broken mud-guards, DunlSrTtlre on back' wheel; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch. SON’S dwelling in Marshlands Road, Belfast, a gentlemen’s Suckling bicycle, No. 1078 (front wheel missing), racing outrigger B.S.A. parts, upturned handles, new tire on back wheel; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— Between the Ist November and the 14th March last, from a shed at the police-station, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Police Department), a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, upturned handles, back-pedalling brake, rat-trap pedals, steel mud-guards ; value, £3. Identification doubtful. The bicycle was found in the possession of Edward Martin Hand, who was arrested for breaking and entering, and was subsequently claimed by H. Hand, who cannot now be traced.

Christchurch. 29th April last, from clothing in THOMAS JOYCE’S bakehouse at 156 King Street, a gentlemen’s silver open-face keyless Omega watch, No. 5057275 ; value, £5. Identifiable. • •

Dunedin. —On or about the sth instant the premises of CUMING’S STORES (LIMITED) in George Street were broken into, and the following articles stolen therefrom: A 60-yards piece of madapollam, a pair of double blankets with blue border, a green-serge art tablecloth; eight lacefrilled pillow-cases ; 5 yards of brown-and-red ticking; a pair of brown -tweed trousers, size 4; two brown-and-grey Kaiapoi boys’ suits ; a box of fancy soap ; eight reels of Vindictive-brand thread; 1J yards of curtain-net; two dozen towels with red borders; and a packet of serviettes : total value, £22. Identifiable.