PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume L, Issue 24, 17 June 1925, Page 337

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. —4th instant, oh warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Annie Matilda Pearson, Cardwell Street, New Lynn, and five children, William Leonard Pearson, age about forty, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, prominent cars, scar on one cheek, has only two teeth in front; dressed in a dark-grey suit with light stripes, dark-grey hat, and tan boots; stooped.

Auckland. —4th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Barbara McMaster, 48 Lower Queen Street, Onehunga, Alexander McMaster, alias McMasters, age forty-two, height 6 ft. 1 in., marine engineer and labourer, native of Scotland,

slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, large nose, small lump on throat; dressed in a navy-blue suit and fawn Stetson hat. Arrearspto 29th ultimo, £lO. (See Police Gazette, U)22, page 530, ami Photographs, 1920, page 36.) „

Auckland. 26th on warrant for false pretences, Ronald Richard oiney, age seventeen, height 5 ft. in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, scar on chin ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and light-grey soft-felt hat. On the 18th August, 1923, offender was sentenced to three years’ probation for obtaining goods, value 4s. 10d., from Frederick Hamilton Hammond by falsely representing that they were for Peter Thomas Kean, farmer, Tauranga. He has failed to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation, and is to be brought before the Court on the original charge. (See Police Gazette, 1923. page 5)60, tmd Photographs, page 73.) 'LI/( 0 / S' «

Auckland. —11th instant, that steps may be taken to compel him to maintain his wife, Marcella Tulk, Sydney, and three children, Oswald Clarence Tulk, alias Whitney, alias Tucker, age thirty-five, height 6 ft. 1 in., carpenter, native of Australia, good build, dark-olive complexion, blue eyes, clean-shaved; quiet manner; fondof drinkf (Spe Police Gazette-1924, page 599.)d5<2£ T/

/f / r Auckland. —9th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Rose Kirwin, 9 Redmond Street, Ponsonby, is the mother, William Henry Higgins, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 10 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes, scar over right eye, set mouth; well dressed ; erect gait. (See Police Gazette, 1920, l/ige 631, and Photographs, page 58.) // 7/'? s' -

Auckland. — instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Albert Lester Brown, who is under the care of the Education Department, George Forrest Hale, age forty-three, height 5 ft. in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair going bald, brown eyes, large nose. Arrears to 31st March last, £42. 17s. 4d. (See Police Gazette, 1924, -page 385

Auckland.—“3oth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, David 6 Carter, alias Goodwin, alias Harold William Carter, alias Barnaby, alias Frederick John Death, alias Braithwaite, alias Wilson, alias Watson, alias Preadon, alias Bray, alias Mick Ryan, alias Kelly, alias Hearn, age fifty, height 5 ft. 10 in., engineer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, small scar on nose, moles on face ; dressed in a brown rough-tweed suit and grey-felt hat. Accused obtained meat, value £3 11s., from Robert Hayson, butcher, Onehunga, by falsely representing himself to be Inspector Rutherford, Public Works Department, and that the meat was for public-works camps at Kohimaramara, Panmure, and Campbell’s Point. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 263, and Photographs, W 6] Vs' ‘

Hamilton. —-4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Ruby May Murray, 205 Weka Street, Frankton Junction, Frederick Murray, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and baker, native of Australia, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, scar between eyebrows, one upper front tooth missing; dressed in a brown-and-purple-check suit and light Stetson hat. /(Sea Police Gazette, 1924, page 344.) /'/ / 'y^£>

Tauranga.—l3th April last, on warrant of commitment to Rotorua Prison for one month in default of paying £lO 13s. fine and costs for unlawfully supplying liquor to a Maori, Thomas Burns, age fifty-nine, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, grey hair and eyes, large nose. (See Police Gazette, 1919. page 411, and Photographs, page 40.) <T f

Rotorua.—loth instant, that he may be'compelled to maintain his four children, inmates of Christchurch Receiving Home, Clement Harold Mansfield, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer and bushman, native of Tasmania, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, thin face, small dark moustache. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 83.)

Rotorua. —12th ultimo, on warrant for wilful damage to a gun, the property of Thomas Patrick Dowling, farmer, Lawrie Ardley, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 4 in., farm hand and basketmaker, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes; dressed in a navy-blue suit, dark-felt hat, and tan boots. Accused, who had a dispute with complainant regarding wages/ took the gun and smashed it against an f

Patea. —20th February last, that summonses for a breach of his prohibition order and breaches of the Railway By-laws may be served upon him, William Todd, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., tailor, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes.

Waipukurau.— April last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Reginald Cooper, age twenty, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes, scar on right arm, on left thigh, above right eye, and on left wrist and forefinger. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 11.)

Carterton.l4th April last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 3s. fine and costs for obscene language, John McKenzie, age fifty-two, height 5 ft. 81- in., labourer and fireman, native of Scotland, medium build, fair complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, left forefinger bent and stiff; dressed iff a dark-tweed suit and cap ; slovmfi^^c 'JL'S"

Wellington.—llth instant, that/she may be compelled to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of her two children, inmates of Wellington Receiving Home, Cecilia Parkinson, alias O’Hagen, alias Ford, age forty, height 5 ft. 3f in., domestic, native of Ireland, florid complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, flat nose. (See Police Gazette, 23 - 9- 35 .

Wellington.—9th instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for six months in default of paying £39 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his four children, inmates of Wanganui Receiving Home, William John Lee, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 10 in., painter, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, grey eyes, large pointed nose. Arrears computed to 9th instant. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 403.)

Wellington.23rd ultimo, on warrant for theft of £l, the property of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, John Connell, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. in., clerk, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair,; may be dressed in a light-grey suit and grey-felt hat; well spoken. Accused, who was employed by the above society to canvas and also to collect premiums, collected £1 from W. P. Mounter, Lower Hutt, and failed to account for it to his employers. He may endeavour taJcave this Dominion. There are other charges pending.

Wellington.—sth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, William Langley, alias Michael Joseph McCann, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 2 in., labourer and jockey, native of New Zealand, swarthy complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes, sharp nose, two scars on left arm, on forehead, and over left eye. His license has been cancelled, and his return to the nearest prison is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 705, and Photo-

Wellington.—6th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Albert Noel Sherwood, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fair complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left palm and shin ; wears glasses. His arrest and return to the nearest prison is desired. His period of probation expires on the 28th instant, after which no action is to be taken against him. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 174, and Photographs, 1920, page 38.) (P. 25/729.)

Christchurch.—2nd instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Margaret Holmes Kerr, 160 Durham Street, and two children, James Baxter Ker, alias Kerr, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of England, fresh complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes ; woman’s head, two flags, and flowers on left forearm ; two women, horse-shoe, and heart on right upper arm ; greyhound on right forearm ; usually dressed in a brown suit and light-felt hat. Arrears to 14th April last, £337 17s. 2d. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 562.)

Dunedin.7th April last, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for three days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for urinating in a public place, Eric Raymond Gerald Dean, age twenty-two, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, scar on right elbow and on right leg ; usually well dressed speaks fluently; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette. 192fc/p^g e7>\/.)^

Invercargill. the 4th November last and the 2nd instant, on warrant for theft of electric globes, lightshades, switches, electric ...cable, ceiling-rose, &c., value £2 7S.J)< IV rqd i/Ajm .Aopcrt yof Rupert Leslie Printz, elect John ' Wallace, age twenty-six. height 5 ft. ift, and wireman, native of Canada, medium l/ul/ydafKbillow complexion, curly black hair, brown eyes. Abused was employed by complainant and admitted the offence, after which he disappeared.