PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume L, Issue 29, 22 July 1925, Page 411

PERSONS WANTED.

Dargaville. 7th instant, on warrant for failing to provide for the maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, Walter James Donnelly, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, curly red hair, clean-shaved ; dressed in a navy-blue or brown-check suit, light Borsalino hat, light socks, tan shoes, gaudy purple and check tie or a tie with large green and grey flowers on it, and a dark-grey heavy overcoat. Complainant, Amelia Evelyn Behersing, shop-assistant. c* dt

Dargaville.— l4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Clara Cochrane is the mother, Richard Mitchelson, age thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy oomplexion, fair hair, blue ej-es, sharp features*, clearyfehsdved ; usually dressed in a brown suit. Uc) fyyTs*}

Mount Roskill. 2sth ultimo, that she may' be located with a view to having her committed to a home, as her father is unable to control her, Ruby Irene Knight, age fifteen and three-quarter years (looks older), height about 5 ft. 4 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, darkbrown hair, dark eyes, good build; dressed in a navy-blue dress with brown-fur collar and cuffs, red toque hat, winecoloured silk stockings, and black patent-leather shoes. Inquiry is at the instance of her father, Harry Windsor Knight, Eden. ~~

Auckland. —30th May last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Lilliard Helena Jacobs, Beach Road, Oneliunga, Leonard Holey Jacobs, alias Michael Ryan, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, brown complexion, black hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved, anchor, bugle, and “ N.Z.” on left arm; woman and Britannia on right arm ; “ Anglo Boer War ” on chest. Arrears to 29th May last, £2O. (S/e PoUt-e Gazette, 1909, page 85. 2-9/ 7 /-Z < ,

Auckland.— 9th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), William James Treanor, alias Trainer, alias Watson, age twenty -six, height 5 ft. 74 in., labourer and carrier, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, right forefinger missing, scar on right side of abdomen ; usually dressed in a dark or navyblue suit and black-felt hat or cap. He has failed to report to the Probation Officer, and his arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 380, and 1922, page 80.) /f/ tj 'PH *

Auckland. —9th March last, on warrant for theft of £1 from a registered letter, the property of the PostmasterGeneral, Thomas Joseph Fenton, age eighteen, height 5 ft. 9£ in., labourer and butcher, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, birthmark on chest, scar on left forefinger; dressed in a navy-blue-serge suit and soft grey-felt hat. He was interviewed by the Auckland police and admitted the offence, but failed to appear at Court on the 16th instant in answer to a summons. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 54, and Photographs, p a 12 -) 7-to-.

Onehunga. —l3th instant, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for twenty-four and forty-eight hours in default of paying £3 14s. fines and costs for two breaches of his prohibition order (£1 7s. and £2 75.). Samuel Jackson, age sixty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes ; slovenly appearance. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 353.)

Onehunga. —l3th instant, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for forty-eight hours each in defaidt of paying £3 14s. fines and costs for two breaches of his prohibition order, Allan Jackson, age fifty-two, height 5 ft. 101 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes ; slovenly appearance. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 353.)

Te A rod a. lsth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Edith Calderwood, and children, William Jackson Calderwood, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. sJin., labourer and taxi-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, lightbrown hair, blue eyes, long crooked nose, two moles on right cheek. He failed to appear in answer to a summons. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 221.) . a-7-as,

Hamilton. —11th ultimo, that he may be located and interviewed regarding his advertising pullets for sale and receiving orders enclosing payment for same, Lionel Edwards Senior, age about twenty-nine, height about 5 ft. 9 in., medium build, fresh complexion, clean-shaved; dressed in a grey or navy-blue suit and grey soft-felt hat. Eleanor Elizabeth Mary Hamlin, Preston Hill, Panmure, and others, replied to accused’s advertisement and ordered pullets, for which they enclosed cheques. Accused paid the cheques into his account at the Bank of New Zealand, Hamilton, and disappeared. If located, a communication is to be sent to the Inspector of Police, Hamilton, who wdl forward the file.

Te Awamutu. -14th May last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £3 10s. fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Francis Whorskey, age sixty-two, height 5 ft. 2 in., miner, native of Scotland, medium build, fair epmplexion, white hair, blue eyes. W

Taumarunui. —18th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 10s. lid. fine and costs for allowing a horse to wander, Keith Pearson, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., butcher, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes ; may be dressed in a grey suit.

Stratford. —26th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Beatrice Doris Churchill, Portia Street, Alfred Ernest Churchill, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 4 in., hotel porter and labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved, light middle finger crooked ; stiff gait. His photograph is filed in the Inspector’s Office, New Plymouth. w /0 / "2- 5 •

Feilding. —3rd instant, for forgery and uttering, T. Watson (name probably fictitious), age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair and eyes, lower teeth loose and covered with tartar; dressed in a light-grey worsted striped suit and dark-tweed overcoat. Accused forged the signature “F. S. Easton ” to a cheque for £lO 9s. on the Bank of New Zealand, Foxton, and uttered it to Alexander Robert Wynne Scott, tailor, Kimbolton Road, in payment of a deposit of £5 9s. on a suit, for which he had been measured, receiving £5 change. He is believed to be identical with Richard Edward Ellis, alias Victor William Edward Ellis, referred to in following paragraph, and Photographs, 1923, utof 9. No warrant.

Wellington. —l9th May last; for attempted false pretences, Richard Edward Ellis, alias Victor William Edward Ellis (referred to in Police Gazette, 1925, page 396, and Photographs, 1923, page 9). Accused attempted to obtain £2O from Dalgety and Co., Featherston Street, Wellington, by falsely representing that his name was W. «T. Stocker, and that he had an account with the Christchurch branch of the above firm. He also obtained, on the 15th ultimo, goods value £2 2s. fid. and £3 18s. 6d. cash from James Stewart Patrick, draper, 193 Cuba Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £6 Is. on the Bank of New South Wales, Carterton. There are other charges pending. No warrants. (See Police Gazette. 1925, page 396, and Photographs, 1923 v page 9, and preceding paragraph.)-,

Wellington.— 2nd May last, on warrant for theft of £15 > (recovered), the property of James Buchanan, baker, Cuba Street, James Birss, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 4 in., cook and baker, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair. At midnight on above date accused was discovered underneath complainant’s bed. He handed over £ls which he had stolen, and was then permitted to leave.

Wellington. —l4th instant, on two warrants for failing to comply with the terms of maintenance orders for the support of his wife and two children, Desmond Royden Walker, age thirty-seven, height 6 ft., Customs and shipping agent, medium build, dark complexion, wavy dark hair, blue eyes, straight nose; dressed in a navy-blue suit and grey cap. His photograph is filed in the Inspector’s Office, Wellington. Arrears to 13th instant, £6 10s. -<s> si

Wellington. l6th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Charles Henderson, alias James Henderson, alias Charles Clarence Berryman, alias Davis, age thirty height 5 ft. 8| in., bootmaker, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, darkbrown hair, blue eyes, scar on right forefinger, on chin, and on left ankle. His license has been cancelled, and his return to the nearest prison is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 262, and Photographs, 1920, page 44.) (P. 25/920.)

Wellington. On or about 26th February last, on warrant for false pretences, Reginald IVlOlyneau, age about forty, height 5 ft. 8 in., traveller, stout build, sallow complexion, brown frizzy hair, brown large eyes ; dressed in a grey suit, faun fancy socks, and grey Stetson hat. Accused obtained board, value £l2, and £l2 in cash from Mary Ellen Bould, boarding-house-keeper, 58 Hawker Street, by falsely representing himself to be a member of the Wellington Commercial Travellers’ Club and employed by the Australian Electrical Engineering Company. O

Hokitika. —loth March last, on warrant for theft of £1 55., the property of Newman’s Motor Company (Limited), Ernest Dyer, age forty-two, height 5 ft. in., motor-driver, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, scar on right loin, sharp features ; well dressed ; erect gait; fond of drink. Accused, who was employed by complainants, received the amount for car-hire and failed to account for it to his employers. There are other charges pending. (See Police’ Gazette, 1922, page 436.)

Kaikoura. —16th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his son, Charles Diamond, age about fifty, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, brown hair. Arrears to 25th March last, £SO 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 328.) / / , 2/3/ 3 A— -

Christchurch. —6th instant, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for one month in default of paying £lO fine for theft, William Robert Walter Mooney, age twentyfive, height 5 ft. 4£ in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, flush complexion, brown hair and eyes, clasped hands and “May” on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 389, where name is incorrectly shown as “ Momey.”).

Temuka.—Bth instant, on warrant for theft of a blanket (recovered), value 10s., the property of Arthur Richardson Wright, chaffeutter-proprietor, Rangitata, James Mcllroy, age about forty-six, height about 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, grey hair and moustache ; dressed in a blue-serge suit and greyfelt hat turned down. Accused stole the blanket from a chaffcutter and sold it in a second-hand shop’’. There As another charge pending.^^^^^^^j X/i

Milton.loth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Lena Hughes, domestic, Waihola, is the mother, Jeffrey Howard, age eighteen, height 6 ft., bushman and labourer, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, broad nose ; dressed in a light-grey or navy-blue suit, grey cap, and nigger-brown shoes. _ • Ay