PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume L, Issue 5, 4 February 1925, Page 79

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). —Ist September last, from the wharf, the property of JOHN VARIK, 39 Gladstone Road, a brown-leather suit-case, with “ C.L.S.” in gold on one side, containing a black-serge dinner-jacket, braid on trousers ; a white pleated shirt ; two pairs of pyjamas ; a Fuji tennis-shirt; a white-handled razor and shaving-outfit; two gold studs ; a gold ring, set with an opal in claw setting ; a white and a brown rubber belt ; a coloured dressing-gown ; and about a dozen collars : total value, about £ll 2s. (id. Identifiable.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). —9th December last, from a cabin on the s.s. “Niagara,” the property of FLORENCE TUCKETT, 7 Milner Street, Sydney, a gold dress-ring, set with five diamonds in platinum setting, similar to illustration No. 74 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 6 ; a gold ring, set with three pearls and two diamonds, large pearl in centre and the others at each end, similar to illustration No. 74 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 6; and a gold dress-ring, set with a diamond in claw- setting, similar to illustration No. 96 in Police Gazette, 1911, page 6 : total value, £l4O. Identifiable.

Auckland. —Between the 11th and 12thNovemberlast, from the Waitemata Hotel, the property of JAMES MoDONALD, farmer, Nihoniho, a gentlemen's silver open-face screw-case American watch, English figures ; a gold curb double watchchain ; a gold pendant, about the size of a half-crown, with “ 1893 Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association to J. McDonald for Rosebury Champion Stallion ” on one side ; and a silver sovereign-case : total value, about £l2 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland.3lst December last, from a bedroom at the Aurora Hotel, the property of JOSEPH THOMPSON, labourer, a silver hunting Elgin watch, with “ J. Thompson ” on inside of case ; a 9 ct. gold Bernstein watch-chain ; and a petrified wood pendant : total value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland.ClDßlC DUNCAN FORT’S money, - &c., stolen : The suspect, Ron Hunt, has been arrested by the Hamilton police on another charge and admitted this offence. His correct name is Ronald Charles Malins Hunt. (Sec Police Gazette, 1925, page 50, and following paragraphs.)

Taumarunui. — GEORGE STEADMAN’S dwelling broken into : Suspicion is now attached to Ronald Charles Malins Hunt, referred to in preceding and following paragraphs. He has been interviewed by the Hamilton and Auckland police, but no evidence resulted. (RecJ’olipc Gazette, 1925, page 22. py/^<^

Taumarunui. —FRED ASHURST’S dwelling broken into : Suspicion is. now attached to Ronald Charles Maiins Hunt, referred to in preceding paragraphs. He has been interviewed by the Hamilton and Auckland police,' but no evidence resulted. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 687.)

Auckland. —Between the 24th and 31st December last, from a building in Chatham Avenue, the property of THOMAS ERNEST HUTCHINSON, builder, 6 Foch Avenue, a quantity of carpenter’s tools, including planes, chisels, brace and bits, &c., all branded “T. E. Hutchinson total value, £l7 9s. 6d. Identifiable.

Auckland. — On the 31st December last the dwelling of JOSEPH OLIVE at 82 Nelson Street was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A ladies’ 9 ct. gold open-face watch (originally a hunting-watch) ; a gentlemen’s nickel open-face watch with luminous dial ; a 9 ct. gold fetter-and-three-oval double watch-chain, with a gold locket set with a ruby attached : total value, £7 ss. Identifiable.

Auckland. Between the 9th and 13th ultimo, the property of ARTHUR JOSEPH TAYLOR, second-hand dealer, 104 Broadway, a gentlemen’s black-painted 22 in. RudgeWhitworth bicycle, black down-turned handles ; value, £3. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to F. C. Dando, age about twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 10 in., native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion ; dressed in a light-grey suit and felt hat.

Paeroa. —Between the 18th and 19th ultimo, from the dwelling of CHARLES ANDREWS at Wharepoa, a 16-bore No. 170 on barrels, and yMu 2tslbL 'Uf.wL^qakersMTige Arm 3 Company ; value, about £5 suyhtgiaJMe. •'Suspicion is attached to Frederick Richards, age/ighteen, height 5 ft. 6Jin., farm hand, native of New Zealand, slight build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes. A three-quarter-cast Maori; dressed in a light-grey suit and cap. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted. /Ue- //. J .

Hamilton. 6th ultimo, from behind the post-office, the property of WILLIAM DONALDSON, messenger, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Invicta bicycle, No. 29029, nickel rims, straight handles, Cambridge tires value, £l3 10s.. Identifiable.

Kerepehi. — lst December last, from a cabin on the s.s “ Waipu,” the property of WILLIAM HERKT, dredgemaster, a leather handbag, containing a nickel open-face watch, with a watch-chain attached ; a nickel watch ; a sprocket; a dark-tweed overcoat; a bottle of iodine; a clock ; remnants of different-coloured cloth ; ladies shoes ; and other articles : total value, £ll 9s. 2d. Identifiable.

Palmerston North. — 10th ultimo, from the dwelling of EDWARD TAMPLIN, 157 Fitzherbert Street, a ladies’ gold keyless hunting-watch, with “ E.T.” on case ; a gold beadpattern neck-chain, with a gold oval pendant set with a garnet in centre surrounded by pearls ; als ct. gold band bangle, set with sapphires ; a gold gipsy ring, set with three diamonds (large one in centre); a striped marocain dress; a black marabout stole; a cream-gabardine and Fuji-silk dress ; a quantity of clothing, including nightdresses, dress-ing-jackets, shirts, gloves, shoes, &c. ; an ivory-mounted comb, brush, and mirror ; a black-morocco purse ; a halfsovereign ; and £2 : total value, £4B 18s. Identifiable.

.. Wellington. —Between the 10th and loth ultimo, from the premises of S. ABRAHAM (LIMITED), 264-66 Lambton Quay, a black-and-white georgette frock, skirt black, top white (embossed in black silk in a design around waist); a three-piece figured marocain costume, skirt black with white top, plain black coat ; a bluc-and-white-striped crepe de Chine frock, three pearl buttons near right shoulder, threequarter sleeves ; and a blue and white-striped crepe de Chine frock crossover effect, trimmed with buttons : total value, £SO Bs. Identifiable.

Wellington. — Between the 13th and 15th December last the premises of JAMES NIVEN AND CO., in Tasman Street, were broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Two Ford Sehebler carburettors, three Model A 1 { in. Schebler carburettors, a Model R I {-in. Schebler carburettor, three rolls of 1J in. by fa in. John Melville lining for Ford-car brakes, five 6 in. pliers, and a 5£ oz. Wisden cricket-ball; total value, £32. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —llth December last, from King Edward Barracks, the property of CLIFFORD DEANS, 8 Wairarapa Terrace, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Butler B.S.A. bicycle, No. 2921, racing-handles, Barnet-Glass and John Bull tires; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch.l7th November last, from Canterbury College, the property of TERENCE McCOMBS, Sumner, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Bell bicycle, No. 2258, wide handles ; value, £lO Identifiable. _ / /7- 2 - aUo ,

Christchurch. —2oth November last, from Christchurch Club, the property of MATTHEW McLAREN, 45 Wellington Street, a gentlemen’s blue-enamelled Butler bicycle No. 1587-99167, bent handles; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Mosgiel.— 6th December last, from a billiard-saloon, the property of DAVID JOHN MCDONALD, labourer, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Royal Special bicycle, reversible handles with black grips ; value, £B. Identifiable. Zt'MAjuL j? -1 '

Wyndham. —lsth ultimo, from the Power Board’s huts, a silver wristlet watch, hour-hand luminous, metal protector over dial, leather band attached, value, £2 7s. 6d., identifiable, the property of JAMES SHORT, electrician; and a gold case keyless open-face Elgin watch, shield and fancy engravings on back case, value, £5, identifiable, the property of ERIC WIGG, electrician. ~/' / ,«