PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume L, Issue 32, 12 August 1925, Page 459

PERSONS WANTED.

Newton. — lsth ultimo, for theft of a pair of bowls (recovered), value £5, the property of Cornelius Little, hairdresser, 108 Queen Street, David Little, age about thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, clean-shaved. The bowls were stolen from the bar of the Star Hotel, Newton, and pawned for £l. No warrant. _ />-/ _ . to/ as

Auckland. l4th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his two children, under the control of the Education Department, Francis James Moore, alias Frank Reardon, alias James Moore, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair going bald, light-blue eyes. Arrears to 4th June last, £ll 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 59, and Photographs, 1924, page 35.) X&C T) X/W

Auckland. —16th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £27 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, Thomas Edward Harwood, age thirtythree, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, curly black hair, blue eyes, small scar on left side of forehead ; dressed in a dark shabby suit. Arrears computed to 20th February last. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 191.)

Auckland. —26th June last, for theft of a gentlemen’s overcoat (recovered), value £5 17s. 6d., the property of Francis John Hazard, warehouseman, 22 Brighton Road, Parnell, William Harrison (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., good build, cleanshaved ; dressed in a dark suit. The coat was stolen from a motor-ear in Queen Street and pawned by accused. No “ c

Auckland. — the 20th and 23rd ultimo, for theft from a bedroom in the Royal Hotel of a gentlemen’s tweed overcoat (recovered), value £6 155., the property of George Leywood, George Waterman, alias Coleman, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 6£ in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, hazel eves, scar between eyes and on left cheek. He is believed to he identical with the man who pawned the overcoat giving the name Jack Allen. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted. Mo warrant. (Bee Police Gazette, 1924, page 595, and Photographs, 1920, page 64.)

Auckland. —15th ultimo, for theft of a gentlemen’s overcoat (recovered), value £7 10s., the property of William Cushion, motor mechanic, 21 West Street, Francis Barnes (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, thin nose, some front teeth missing ; dressed in a grey suit and cap. The coat was stolen from the Trades Hall and pawned by a man of above description. No warrant.

Auckland and Te Kuiti. —Harold William Hill, failing to maintain : It has been ascertained by the Christchurch police that he was in that district in March last and stated his intention of going to work at a mill in the country. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page, 235, and 1923, page 336.)

Otahuhu. —That a summons for failing -to maintain Reginald Foote may be served upon him, Edwin Foote, age jwenty, medium build, native of New Zealand.

Kerepehi. —4th April last, on warrant of commitment to Thames Police for fourteen days in default of paying £3 6s. 9d. fine and costs for threatening behaviour, Eric Cox, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes, sharp features ; dressed in a blue suit and grey soft-felt hat, smart appearance ; fond of (Sj;e Police Gazette, 1925, page 291.) r(o'f2'£& *

Waihi. —30th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Bertha Furney and child, George William Furney, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., miner and labourer, native of Australia, stout build, fresh complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved, one gold upper front tooth ; neatly dressed in a navy-blue suit, tan boots, and black-velour hat. W-WW.5'.

Hamilton. —2nd instant, that a summons may he served upon him, Robert Seddon Fitzgerald, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair/hair ; dressed in a dark suit.

Ohakune.3oth May last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Henry Clouston, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on inside of right thumb. He has failed to report each month to the police at Ohakune, and his arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 571.)

New Plymouth. —3lst. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £24 11s. 6d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Grace Violet Thomas, Weymouth ■Street, Leslie Joseph Thomas, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes ; dressed in a dark-brown suit and light-grey overcoat. Arrears computed to 26th June last. He is to he released on payment of £4 11s. 6d.

Stratford.3lst ultimo, on warrant of commitment to New Plymouth Prison for one month in default of paying £53 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Beatrice May Robertson, Andrew Peter Robertson, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and bushman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, long nose, decayed teeth ; stooped, swaggering gait ; frequents racecourses. Arrears computed to 31st ultimo. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 339.) 6 C - /«2 - ,

Napier.4th instant, that he may be compelled to maintain his three children, William Joseph Fox, alias John B. King, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and ploughman, native of New Zealand, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, tip of loft forefinger missing. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 513, and 192^page/01.) i

Takapau. —3oth ultimo, on warrant for theft, of a doublebarrelled -loading shot-gun (No. 2976-431-1001, Liege Arms Company, makers), a razor, a gabardine coat, a hot-water bottle, and a blanket, total value £lO 18s., the property of Matu Putuha, labourer, George McKenzie, age about sixty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer and station hand, native of Scotland, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair and moustache, blue eyes ; dressed in a grey-tweed suit and felt hat. Accused, who was living with complainant, stole theproperty and endeavoured to sell the gun at Dannevirke. UZsQjt&X, fO - //=— -

Otaki. —29th June last, on warrant for false pretences, George Edward Hayes, alias John Hayes, age forty-nine, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes, nose missing, scar on fo<flfc!aW* scars on neck, on each little finger, and on left knee ; heart, scroll, anchor, flag, and Britannia on left forearm ; wears a dark-grey overcoat and brown-felt hat; quiet disposition ; slovenly appearance; fond of drink. Accused obtained a dark sac coat, a pair of heathercoloured socks, and £2 18s. cash from William John Ryder, manager, Stiles and Mathicsons, drapers, Main Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £4. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 544, and Photographs, page 32.)

Wellington.— ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Daisy Heimdal, 13 Buckley Road, Melrose, and four children, Fridolf IVlauritz Heimdal, alias Anderson, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 6 in., traveller and seaman, native of Sweden, good build, fair complexion, curly fair hair turning grey, blue eyes, clean-shaved, one upper front tooth missing from plate ; dressed in a navy-blue suit; lame. 4, -/-04.

Wellington. — llth ultimo, on warrant for trespass on Trentham Racecourse, James William Walker, alias Carrick, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 5 in., travelling salesman, native of Australia, medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, pock-marked face ; dressed in a light-grey suit and cap; quiet speech. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 162, and Photographs, page 19.)

Wellington.'—lßth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, James Gemmell, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, medium build, florid complexion ; dressed in a dark suit and dark-felt hat. Accused obtained goods value Is. 6d., and £2 18s. 6d. cash, from Rosaline Emmeline Dentice, tobacconist, 32 Cambridge Terrace, by means of a valueless cheque for £3.

Wellington.sth instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £ll arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, John Agnew, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 6£ in., fitter, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, large nose, mole on right side of nose. Arrears computed to 13th ultimo. (See Police Gazette, 1925,. page 443.) / _

Wellington.— 3lst4dtimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £l4 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his child, Kira IViangonui Poutawera, age about thirtyeight, height 5 ft. 5 in., shunter on New Zealand railways, Maori, stout build, copper complexion, dark bushy hair, brown eyes, full face, -shaved. * (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 349.) 2/?/'I s'*

Greymouth. — lsth June last, on warrant for failing to provide for the maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, George Mullins, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 10 in., miner, native of New Zealand, strong build, pale complexion, curly light-auburn hair, prominent upper front teeth, clean-shaved, round shoulders ; dressed in a dark-grey-tweed suit, lighttweed cap, and military overcoat dyed black ; fond of horseracing. Complainant, Alice Lavinia Gamble, Smith Street, Reefton ' Ree, ‘° n ' fQ-f'Ztr.

Christchurch. —28th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his children, Edward George Gardiner, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., hawker and taxi-driver, native of New Zealand, stout build, dark complexion and hair; shabby appearance. Arrears to 17th MarchJast\£lsL 10 4. / __

Lyttelton.—lst instant, on warrant fpr deserting the s.s. “ Hollinside,” Fred Antonelli, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., fireman, native of Malta, medium build, dark complexion, hair,-and eyes ; dressed in a dark-grey suit and grey cap ; speaks poor English. He is also a prohibited immigrant.

Lyttelton.— Nonny Samersaw, ship-desertion : The reward for his arrest has been increased to £lO. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 370.) -S Qif,

Dunedin. 22nd April last, that he may be compelled to maintain his child, Eric Rees, an inmate of Caversham Industrial School, James Ronald Miller, age thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark-brown hair, clean-shaved, scar on one leg has been broken.