PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLVII, Issue 32, 16 August 1922, Page 501

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland.— 4th April last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three, days in default of paying £2 fine for disorderly behaviour while drunk, Thomas Arthur Reid, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer," native of New Zealand, medium build, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, broken nose, two dots on left forearm„ birth-mark on left cheek. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page ,405.)/ cO\l%jl I *1

Auckland. —26th April last, that he may be compelled to maintain his children, Edmund William Robinson, alias Edward William Robinson, age fifty, height 5 ft. 4 in.,' barman and hotel porter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, two growths on top of head, “ True Love,” heart, and flags on right forearm ; star on back of left thumb ; anchor on right thumb. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 57, and 1922, page 297.)

Auckland.— l6th November last, on warrant for theft of £39 3s. 9d., the property of Wallace Sydney Stanners, builder, 23 Elizabeth Street, George Irwin Powell, age about thirty-six, height 5 ft. in., carpenter, native of South Africa, medium build, fair complexion, flaxen hair, blue or grey eyes ; stutters. Accused, who was in partnership with complainant, drew cheques on behalf of the firm, one of which was for £287 17s. 6d. He unlawfully converted a portion of the amount to his own use. He may be accompanied by his wife, and may endea vour to leave this Dominion.

Auckland. —10th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £6 fine and costs for assault, George Aaron Brock Forgeson, alias Georgeson, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. in., labourer and canvasser, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, grey eyes, “G” on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 433.) /

Auckland. loth instant, that he may be located and informed that the Probation Officer, Auckland, requires him to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Leonard Nelson, age twentyseven, height 5 ft. 11 in., driver, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes, two scars on left shin. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 481 ; 1922, page 194; and Photographs, 1922, .page 36.)

Auckland. —7th May last, on warrant for assault, Warran Oliver, alias John Harrington Gallagher, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., racecourse guesser and pugilist, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, dark-brown eyes ; usually flashily dressed in a blue suit, grey-felt hat, and tan boots ; speaks quietly. Accused, who was being driven with others along Remuera Road by George Goodman, taxi-proprietor, requested the driver to stop and pick up a friend. This was refused,.and accused then assaulted % 5/7 &/■ -

Goodman, damaging his teeth. He was convicted at Wellington on the 10th ultimo for theft (vide Police Gazette, 1922, page 468), but was not dealt with on above charge, the Wellington police not being then aware of the assault. The notice of arrest in Police Gazette, 1922, page 488, is therefore incorrect.

Auckland. Bth instant, on warrant for abduction of a girl under sixteen, Leonard William Prescott, age about twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter, sallow complexion, dark hair turning grey, grey eyes, sharp features ; clean-shaved ; teeth recently extracted ; dressed in a darkgrey check suit and grey Stetson hat turned down all round, and fawn rainproof overcoat. Accused, who has a wife and four children, was employed as foreman carpenter by John Urquhart (father of the girl), builder, 40 Finch Street, Morning,side, and on above date he took from her home without the consent of her parents with intent to carnally know her, Gladys Urquhart, an unmarried girl under the age of sixteen. They may endeavour to leave this Dominion. If located, care should be taken .of the girl until she is returned to her parents. Description of Gladys Urquhart: Age fifteen years and three-quarters, height about 5 ft. 6 in., strong build, dark fresh complexion, dark hair which she wears up, round face ; dressed in a white-silk blouse, dark-grey-flannel skirt, large black hat, black shoes and stockings, and nigger-brown overcoat; was carrying an embossed handbag with a kingfisher on outside, and wears a gold wristlet watch, with “ Mother ” op, it. Inquiries are requested in Australian States. Aft/y -

Thames. —Bth. instant, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address ’may be instituted against him, Alexander Rumba, alias Emuol, alias Karl Petersen, age fifty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., seaman, native of Norway, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue-grey eyes, large nose ; usually dressed in a dark shabby suit and cap ; scar on right eyebrow, mermaid and flowers on right forearm, “ A.E.” and anchor on back of left hand. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 297.) / 3 ff/'.7 -

Hawera. — ultimo, on warrant of commitment to New Plymouth Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for a breach of the by-laws, Robert Leach, age about twenty -five, height 5 ft. 4 in., taxi-driver, slight build, pale complexion, dark hair, brown eyes. t>

Martinborough. 26th ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding a motor-coat which he is said to have left at the house of David Alexander, Martinborough, and which he may have stolen, Thomas O’Brien, alias John O’Brien, age seventy-two, height 5 ft. 61 in., labourer, native of England, fair complexion, grey hair, beard, and eyes ; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1918, page 282.)

Wellington. l7th May last, on warrant for theft of £8 the property of J. W. Bowen, Marton, Robert-Abercrombie, Brown, age forty-three, height sft in., clerk and canvasser, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, grey hair, brown eyes. Accused, whose employment by the Standard Chemical Company, Wellington, had terminated, continued to canvass for the sale of patent W.C.’s. He received an order from complainant, and collected £B, which he converted to his own use. (See PoliceJ&azette, 1922, page 460, and Photographs, 1918, page 48.) x

_ Wellington. —24th June last, on warrant for false pretences, R. eedom (numb probably fictitious), age thirty, | height 5 ft. 4 in.,..-engineer', native of New Zealand, stout / Ibuild, dark ..complexion ; well dressed in a dark suit (may r be identical with Charles Erie Spurgeon, referred to in Police Gazette) 1917, page 702, and Photographs, 1918, page 20) ; and F. Taylor (name probably fictitious), age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 5 in., stable-boy, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, round face ; well dressed in a grey suit. Accused obtained £ll 16s. from Adam James Monro, licensee, Barrett’s Hotel, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount.

Wellington. sth instant, on warrant for failing to provide for the future maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, Emil Dean, age about twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 6 in., restaurant-keeper, supposed native of Italy ; strong build, fair complexion, light-brown hair brushed back, blue or grey eyes, square cheek-bones ; smart appearance. Complainant, Eileen Johnson Robertson,®Waitara. / / (J 0 !

Christchurch. sth instant, on warrant for breaking and entering the dwelling of Mawson Stewart, 25 Burnside Road, with intent to commit a crime, Ivan Major Martin Illing, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, curly dark-brown hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a black suit and light-fawn cap. He was discovered in the house and decamped leaving his bicycle behind. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 171, and Photographs, 1919, page 42.) Jg

Christchurch. —About Ist ultimo, on warrant for theft of £1 7s. Bd., the property of Frederick Ulrich, dairyman, Shirley, George Walding, age about thirty-six, height about 5 ft. 9 in., baker and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, dark hair turning grey, blue eyes ; dressed in a blue-serge suit, grey-felt hat and light-coloured overcoat with belt, and wears a gold watch-chain with a Masonic emblem attached ; may have with him a soldier’s kit-bag with “ Corporal Walding ”on it. Accused, who was driving complainant’s milk-cart, received the above amount from Charles Burland and failed to account for it to his employer. There are other charges pending. iyfDunedin. sth January last, that he may be compelled to register in accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Aliens Act, 1917, Michael Lewis, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 41 in., tailor, native of Russia.