PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LI, Issue 5, 3 February 1926, Page 67

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland).— On or about the 4th November last, from the Fitzroy Wharf, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Public Works Department), a dark muddy-coloured tarpaulin, about 12 ft. by 10 ft., seam in centre, seven brass eyelets, “ P.W. Dept.” branded in several places thereon in black ink ; and a greencanvas cover, about 18 ft. by. 12 ft. : total value, £4. Identifiable.

Auckland. Between the 18th and 21st ultimo, from 10 Arthur Street, Ponsonby, the property of JOHANA BROSNAHAN, 46 Anglesea Street, an 18ct. gold engage-ment-ring, set with three rubies and two diamonds in claw setting; an 18 ct. -bar gold brooch, set with rubies and diamonds, several stones missing; an 18 ct. gold heartshaped locket, set with three rubies in centre, heavy gold neckchain attached ; two Fuji-silk nightdresses with lace round neck and flowers on front; a silk camisole ; and a longhandled brown-backed clothes-brush : total value, £2B 9s. 6d. Identification doubtful.

Auckland. —Between the 16th and 18th ultimo the shop of LIZZIE AMANDA STEVENS, dressmaker, Shortt’s Buildings, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A Japonica marocain cream lace frock, a pale-blue-cashmere frock with white lace and diamante trimming; a fancy yellow crepe frock trimmed with beads, and a cinnamonmarocain frock trimmed with jade satin ; total value, £2Oll s. fid. Identifiable.

Auckland. — sth ultimo, the property of HARRY JOHNS, 31 Graham Street, a gentlemen’s gold-filled keyless huntingWaltham watch, “ From P.C. to H.J.” on inside of back case ; value, £7. Identifiable.

Auckland. — or about the 10th December last, from the garage of HARRISON AND GASH, Khyber Pass Road, two Firestone cord motor-tires, 30 in. by 3-gin.; and a Dunlop balloon motor-tire, No. 27440 : total value, £ls. Balloon tire only identifiable.

Auckland.— 4th December last, the property of HERBERT JOHNSON, Whakapara, a small flat-shaped purse ; a £5 note ; five £1 notes ; a cheque for £7 ss. 7d. on the Bank of New Zealand, Whangarei, No. 65962, dated 20th October, 1925, and signed “ W. Birch ” and “ P. Ellis, Directors,” and “R. Arniel, Secretary ” ; and several bills for rates from the Bay of Islands County Council. Purse and cheque only identifiable. Suspicion is attached to George Bottles, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 7f in., bootmaker, native of New Zealand, copper complexion, black curly hair, dark-brown eyes, scars on right wrist and on neck. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 705, and Photographs, 1923, page 34.)

Auckland. On the 11th or 12th ultimo the shop of HUGH WRIGHT (LIMITED), Queen Street, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A gentlemen’s double-breasted coat and vest, brown with faint stripe, size 5, “ Maitland make ” inside collar of coat; twenty pairs gentlemen’s heather-mixture-cashmere socks, size 101 ; and a green canvas-covered suit-case : total value, £lO 17s. 6d. Identification doubtful. A gentlemen’s khaki waterproof overcoat with Massey written on collar and sleeve was left behind by the offender. ,

Te Aroha. 2nd ultimo, from a tent in the Waitoa Sportsground, the property of RICHARD JOHN TAIT, 7 Morris Street, Palmerston North, a gentlemen’s gold keyless hunting Omega watch, “R. J. Tait, half, one, and two miles cycle races, 1923,” engraved on inside of back case ; and a rolledgold watch-chain, round gold medal attached with “ Presented by Cliff and Remington to R. J. Tait ” thereon : total value, £9. Identifiable.

Hamilton. —On the 27th or 28th ultimo the shop of VICTOR EDGAR, 62 Victoria Street, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A large marble eight-day clock ; a large doll; a pair of Lumex prism glasses ; three gentlemen’s eight-day gold-filled hunting keyless watches, “Hebdomas Patent eight days Swiss watch” on dial, balancewheel showing in dial; a gentlemen’s silver open-faced keyless watch ; a gentlemen’s gold-filled hunting keyless watch ; a Veglia alarm-clock; a gentlemen’s black-leather dressingcase, containing a black ebony hair-brush, clothes-brush, soap-box, comb, and tooth-brush holder; a white Alabaster bedroom clock ; a yellow oval Alabaster bedroom-clock: two dozen Bengal razors ; a white-and-blue E.P. cruet; five silver-plated cake-knives with white handles ; a brown-fibre suit-case ; a silver-plated four-piece afternoon tea-set ; a silver-plated tea-tray; a Majestic fountain pen ; a ladies’ open-face keyless silver watch with a blue circle round edge of dial; nine assorted ladies’ and gentlemen’s open-face keyless wristlet watches (gold, gold-filled, and mother-of-pearl) ; three ladies’ 9 ct. gold necklets ; and two gentlemen’s brass open-face keyless watches with pink circle in centre of dial: total value, £7B Us. 6d. Identification doubtful. _ anaL /O'3-

Gisborne. Between the 16th and 21st ultimo, from a hut, the property of PERCY CHARLES JONES, labourer, Glenroy Station, Pouawa, a gold-mounted ribbon watchguard, set with a greenish stone ; a gold medal, with “ Six birds amateur P. C. Jones, W.G.C. 1921 ” and crossed guns on it; a Perpetual Forest Bond for £25; two £lO notes ; and a£s note : total value, £SB. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to El'll Brown, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., station hand, Maori, strong build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; dressed in grey ridingbreeches, dark coat and vest, and soft-felt hat. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted. 7 - -fr- 3-6/ .

New Plymouth. —Between the 21st and 27th October last, from a hamper between New Plymouth and Christchurch, the property of JOHN WILLIAM ERNEST SMITH, Currie Street, seventeen ladies’ frocks. Description : A black marocain with white braid facings, “ No. 3 ” on tag ; a plain fawn tricole “No. 32” on tag; a blue chenille on silk georgette, sleeveless, “No. 42” on tag; a maize Fuji silk, trimmed with orange facings, “No. 106 on tag; a maize Fuji silk with collar attached, “No. 101 ”on tag; a cream Fuji silk, trimmed with rose facings, “No. 107 ” on tag ; a white voile with lace panels inset in front, “ No. 114 ” on tag ; a black figured marocain with fawn trimmings, No. 130 ” on tag ; an oyster tricolette with orange facings, “No. 132 ” on tag; a cinnamon marocain heavily worked with braid, “No. 141 ”on tag; a black-silk georgette with red-flower facings and detachable sleeves, “No. 154” on tag; a cream Fuji silk with green facings, “ No. 160 ” on tag ; four plain spongecloths, “ No. 115 ”on tag ; and a black figured marocain coat lined with fawn, “ No. 131 ”on tag : total value, £55. Identifiable.

Hawera. l3th ultimo, from Somerset Boardinghouse, the property of EDITH JANE McLEAN and others, an antique silver teapot with raised lines on sides ; a silver hot-water jug, “Walker and Hall ” stamped on bottom, leaf engraved on side ; an oblong silver-plated tray with handle at each end ; a leather wallet with silver clasp ; a motor-driver’s license in name of G. M. Taylor; a square-link silver chain ; a silver medal with gold shield in centre, “G. M. Taylor, Rugby W.T.S. 1917,” engraved on back ; a macendo leather wallet; and £l3 13s. in money : total value, £3l. Identifiable except money.

Wellington. —2lst December last, the property of EDWARD ROSENBERG, Manners Street, an Indian Scout motor-bicycle, 1923 model, registration No. 21-971, engine No. 50.X.481 ; value, £SO. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to W. P. Stevens (name probably fictitious), age about twenty, height 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair. Accused was allowed to take the bicycle for a trial inn, but failed to return. He left with complainant an Indian motor-bicycle, engine No. 50.T.3110.

Wellington. Between the 11th and 13th ultimo, from Boulcott Avenue, the property of ERIC ALBERT MILLARD, 18 Hutt Road, Lower Hutt, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel bicycle, No. C. 26078, down-turned handles; value, £2 10s. Identifiable.

Wellington. —23rd ultimo, from the Te Aro Baths, the property of JOHN JAMIESON, 73 Sefton Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Argyle bicycle, No. 99699, straight handles, black grips, Rajah tire on back wheel, Kirmer tire on front wheel; value, £7. Identifiable. , L. /£> (£>- "SX? r

Wellington. 22nd instant, on the “Limited” express train between Auckland and Wellington, the property of ARTHUR HOBBINS WRIGHT, ex-Commissioner of Police, a solid-silver cigar-case, about 5 in. by 3 in. by f in., engraved “ A.H.W. ” ; value, £5. Identifiable. Inquiries are to be made at all pawn-offices and second-hand shops.

Wellington. On the 28th December last the premises of SEPTIMUS TUCK WELL, Lambton Quay, were broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A gentlemen’s black dinner-jacket with silk facings; a gentlemen’s grey-tweed overcoat; a gentlemen’s black morning-coat; a gentlemen’s grey suit; a gentlemen’s grey worsted suit with bluish stripe ; a gentlemen’s brown suit with extra trousers ; three gentlemen’s navy-blue suits ; a gentlemen’s grey-tweed suit with light stripes; and a navy-blue coat and vest: total value, £35. Identifiable.

Wellington. December last, from the person of CHARLES JOHN SWANN, engineer, l May Street, Wanganui, a gentlemen’s rolled-gold keyless open-face watch, No. 413536, made by Lancashire Watch Company; and a short-link watch-chain, with nugget pendant attached : total value, £2O. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— 7 th November last, from Gloucester Street, the property of RICHARD MARK AUSTIN, Cashel Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 1586; value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —l4th November last, 4 com Cashel Street, the property of DONALD BOWEN, 496 River Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Jones bicycle, No. 8.55047 ; value, £lO 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2nd November last, from Christ’s College, the property of FRANCIS HOLM BISS, 45 Rugby Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Victor bicycle, No. 91000 or 191000 ; value, £l6. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 29th August last, from the New Brighton Hotel, the property of LAWRENCE OWEN ISRAELSON, 354 Park Road, a gentlemen’s green-enamelled fixed-wheel Bell bicycle, No. 5480, upturned handles ; value, £l3. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —Ist ultimo, from the People’s Palace, the property of CATHERINE THOMPSON McINDOE, 115 Ness Street, Invercargill, a brown -leather suit-case ; a leather sunshine purse ; a tan coat-frock, with fawn panel in front and trimmed with brown buttons on collar, cuffs, and bottom ; a black-velvet frock with black-silk sleeves and draped with white satin ; a navy-blue-silk-marocain frock, made in crossover style ; a cream Fuji-silk dress with pink and brown stripes ; a hat with cinnamon crepe de Chine brim ; a brown - tulle hat with wide brim ; two cream Fuji-silk underskirts; two Fuji-silk nightdresses ; an apricot-coloured-crepe nightdress ; two cream Fuji-silk cami-knickers ; a two-piece navyblue bathing-costume with white facings ; a pair of light tan shoes, size 5 ; a pair of black patent shoes, size 5, have been halfsoled and heeled ; and six pairs of ladies’ stockings, &c. : total value, £37 4s. Identifiable.

Ashburton. —31st December last, from the hut of JOHN JAMES CLEMENS, Eiffelton, a gentlemen’s silver wristlet watch, No. 54009. “J. Clemens, Newlands,” engraved on back of case " value, £4 10s. Identifiable.

Timaru. — Between the 7th and 10th ultimo, from the Seaview Boardinghouse, the property of BERT OSWALD BILTON, a gentlemen’s open-face silver wristlet Swiss watch, luminous figures, leather strap attached ; a No. 2 folding Autographic Brownie camera with piece of enamel missing from face ; a Bengal razor; a Christopher Johnson “Metropolitan ” razor, with “H. 0. Bilton ” in gold letters on handle ; and a set of military prophylactic hair-brushes with black backs and aluminium fronts: total value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

Dunedin. December last, from a cabin on the s.s. “Manuka,” the property of EMANUEL LUDSKI, 443 Kent Street, Sydney, a gentlemen’s fawn single-breasted overcoat with belt; and a folding pocket I.C.A. camera : total value, £24 10s. Identification doubtful.

Dunedin. —15th ultimo, from a motor-car in Manse Street, the property of Dr. WATSON, Palmerston North, a gentlemen’s fawn-gabardine overcoat, single-breasted, fawn buttons, slit pockets, “ London ”on tab; a heavy cream-silk scarf with fringed ends ; and a pair of gentlemen’s fur-lined suede gloves : total value, £lO. Identifiable.

Dunedin.— On the 23rd or 24th ultimo the shop of JOHN TODD, jeweller, 30 Dowling Street, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Two pearl brooches, gold bar and circle, pearl centre ; a pearl-and-diamond brooch ; a diamond brooch ; a baby-brooch, treble circle with spray, three imitation diamonds in centre; a circle sapphire brooch; two pendants ; a gold-mounted ribbon watch-guard; two 9 ct. gold curb alberts ; a 9 ct. gold fetter-and-three-links watchchain ; four 9 ct. gold medals ; a greenstone Masonic pendant; a 9 ct. gold circle Masonic pendant; a 9 ct. gold silver-lined “Nellie Stewart” bangle ; a 9 ct. gold silverlined bangle; and a 9 ct. gold silver-lined half-engraved bangle : total value, £3O 12s. fid. Identifiable.