PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LI, Issue 22, 2 June 1926, Page 355

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei.— On or about the 17th ultimo, on warrant for obtaining credit by fraud, William Bryant, age about thirty-six, height about 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, thin build, fair complexion and hair, ginger moustache, thin features ; smart gait; plausible manner; fond of drink. Accused obtained credit to the amount of £6 10s. from Percy Whitlock, taxiproprietor, by fraud. There are other similar charges pending.

Newton. l2th April last, for indecent exposure, Man (name unknown), age about nineteen, height about 5 ft. 8 in., thin build, fair freckled complexion and hair; dressed in a dark suit, light-coloured soft-felt hat, and white rubber shoes. At 10.15 a.m. on above date, in Old Mill Road, Grey Lynn, accused indecently exposed himself within the view of Mary Currie, 15 Warwick Street, Kingsland. No warrant.

Auckland. — April last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Muriel Lawrence, 24 Arakai Street, Grey Lynn, John Henry Lawrence, age forty-two, height 5 ft. in., cabinetmaker, native of England, strong build, fresh complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a dark suit and felt hat. Arrears to 25th February last, £4 10s. He may endeavour to leave this Dominion. (See Police Gazette, 1923, page 211.)

Auckland. 3rd ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, John Walsh, age fifty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., bootmaker and miner, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, grey hair and eyes, large nose and mouth, clean shaved ; usually dressed in a grey sac suit and tan boots. Arrears to 12th March last, £49 10s.

Auckland. —2lst ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), McCarten MacAleese, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. in., labourer and porter, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on right forearm. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 181, and Photographs, 1924, page 78.)

Auckland. —11th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 16s. fine and costs for driving a motor-car at a dangerous speed, Gerrard Demetre Corvissiano, alias Gasemento H. Smith, alias Archibald Tyler, age forty, height 5 ft. 6 in., engineer, native of France, medium build, sallow rough complexion, black hair, brown eyes, broad nose, moles on left shoulder; well dressed ; smart appearance. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 256. and Photographs, 1924, page 31.) l&t 35 </- -a, .

Auckland. — 11th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his three children, Albert Victor Clarke, alias William Henry Walker, alias Albert Mitch, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 7f in., cook and blacksmith, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left jaw and between right thumb and forefinger. Arrears to 6th April last, £3BB 6s. 3d. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 175, and Photographs, 1920, page 56.) , „ " /-'C -

Auckland. — l9th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £1 6s. 6d. balance of fine and costs for assault, John Coleman, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 7 in., fireman and labourer, native of Scotland, strong build, dark complexion, black hair, birthmark on right cheek ; woman, clasped hands, anchor, and thistle on right forearm ; bird on right wrist ; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 620.)

Pukekohe. Ted Fly, theft: It has been ascertained by the Pukekohe police that he is identical with Francis Edward Fly, alias Francis Bennie, referred to in Police Gazette, 1919, page 186. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 383.)

Paeroa. —7th April last, on warrant of commitment to Thames Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 3s. fine and costs for drunkenness, William Attwood, age forty, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a dark-brown dirty suit and grey-felt hat, and carries a sack swag.

Te Kuiti. —2Bth January last, for theft of a bridle, value 155., the property of Alfred Milner, farmer, Wairere, Thomas Bennock, age thirty, height 5 ft. 7 in., farm labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes ; dressed in brown riding-breeches, black leggings, and dark coat. Whilst driving cattle along Aria Road the accused removed the bridle off the fence and took it away. No warrant. c

Te Kuiti. —20th ultimo, that a summons for failing to notify his change of address (Defence Act) may be served upon him, Charlie George, alias Amo Hori. (No description available.)

Te Kuiti. —2oth ultimo, that a summons for failing to register (Defence Act) may be served upon him, Walter George Gill. (No description available.)

New Plymouth.l9th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Elizabeth Coulthard, Whitley Street, John Coulthard, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved, pimples on face ; usually dressed in a dark -tweed suit, light-felt hat or grey cap, and a military overcoat; a heavy pipe-smoker ; untidy appearance.

Stratford. — Frederick Norman Lalor Walker, breach of probation : He is now wanted on warrant at Wanganui for obtaining credit for £3 3s. board and lodgings, from Mrs. Adelaide Cronin, boardinghouse-keeper, by fraudulently representing himself to be employed by the Beaumont Smith Film Company. He is dressed in light-gabardine trousers, tan shoes, and light cap, and gave the name F. Walsh. (See Police Gazette,/1926, pagu344.) /(q (j, '

Napier. — l9th April last, on warrant for false pretences, Edith Doyle, age forty, height 5 ft. 7 in., boardinghousekeeper, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes ; dresses well, and sometimes wears glasses. Accused obtained £l5O from Annie Gray for a piano and furniture, which she falsely represented to be her own and unencumbered, whereas the Bristol Piano Company and Horace Edgar Bourgeous had an interest in the property. She may be accompanied by her husband (Albert Doyle, alias Alfred Doyle, referred to in Police Gazette, 1925, page 313), her daughter (age seventeen), and her two sons (ages sixteen and twelve respectively). She is also wanted on another warrant for theft of £2O, which she received from Annie Gray on terms requiring her to pay the same to the Bristol Piano Company, Napier, but fraudulently omitted to do so. 56 3o ~G * «2 (0,

Palmerston North.9th April last, for theft of a bicycle (recovered), value £3 155., the property of Leslie William Levett, bus-driver, 152 Broad Street, H. Taylor, age about twenty -seven, height about 5 ft. 6 in., thin build, dark complexion and hair, sore on lip, clean-shaved, pigeon-toed ; dressed in a heather-coloured suit, pull-over woollen jumper, bow /tie, Jazz socks, and dark -felt hat; slightly stooped. The bicycle was stolen from The Square and sold to Bennett and Co., auctioneers, for £2. Accused may be identical with Cooper, alias Taylor, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 274. No warrant, sj,s j,

Palmerston North.Bth April last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, George Annabell, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, stout build, fair complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, fair moustache, scar on left side of nose ; usually dressed in a grey suit and grey-felt hat; one ankle stiff ; walks with a limp. Arrears to Ist March last, £6. ahA&j&L £Q

Foxton. — 19th February last, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for seven 'days., in default of paying 18s. fine and costs for hawking withoutaliceiSßer H. Currie, age fifty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and brushmaker, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes. P<ztJL Jo -(o 'Q/i?,

Carterton.2oth ultimo, on warrant for theft of a gentlemen’s brown oiled-canvas Le Roy overcoat, value £2, identifiable, the property of Charles Savill, electrician, Wakelin Street, John Walter Hamilton, alias Walter John Hamilton, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, brown eyes ; woman on fish, clasped hands, heart, butterfly, and two hands on right arm ; New Zealand coat-of-arms, American flag, primrose, and clasped hands on left forearm ; dressed in a blue suit and light-felt hat. He took the coat from complainant’s motor-car and subsequently offered it for sale. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 339,jinjl Photographs, 1922, page 43.)^^^

Wellington. —24th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Minnie Bates, and two children, Walter Norman Bates, height 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, light-grey eyes, scar near left eye, clean -shaved ; usually- weans a cap. _ *

Wellington.3rd ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Herbert Francis Parnell, alias Edward Albert McGuire, alias Maguire, alias Herbert Purnell, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., cook, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on chin and on left cheek. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1926, pages 293 and 350.) / J .

Wellington.2Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for one month in default of paying £8 13s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support, of his wife, Mary Ann Radcliffe, 13 Ellice Street, Charles Edward Radcliffe, alias Ratcliffe, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. in., labourer, native of England, fair complexion, brown-grey hair, brown eyes, right little finger broken, anchor on left Polic^Jjazqf^e^l 922, page 689.)

Blenheim.2Bth ultimo, that a summons for falling to notify his change of address under the Defence Act may be served upon him, Clement Joseph Horsfall, age about twentythree, height 5 ft. 7 in., plumber, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, fair hair brushed back, round features, prominent eyes and lips ; usually dressed in a darkserge suit, felt hat, and tan boots.

Greymouth. — lßth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Jessie Haines, Kumara, and three children, Hanlon Cecil Haines, age forty-six, height 5 ft. in., fitter, native of England, strong build, sallow complexion, grey hair and eyes. Arrears to 7th October, 1925, £26. / 5 Tf-6f ■, t-s -.?</ Christchurch. —24th ultimo ,/for failing to comply with the conditions of her release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Margaret Johnstone, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 5 in., waitress, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes ; well dressed in a grey costume and light-brown hat. Her arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 572.

Christchurch. 2oth ultimo, on warrant for obtaining credit by fraud, C. Williams (name probably fictitious), age about forty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, brown moustache, blear-eyed; dressed in a heather-coloured suit and felt hat. Accused obtained credit to the amount of £1 from Frederick V^igon^Hei^Re-, l)Ullasl.iel by fraud. Christchurch. 26th April last, on two warrants of commitment to Dunedin Prison for ten days on each in default of paying £8 Bs. arrears due on maintenance orders for the support of his two children, Daniel John Mclntyre, age twentyfive, height about 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, dark complexion and hair, dark-brown eyes, artificial front teeth ; usually neatly dressed. Arrears computed to 2nd February last. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s Office, Christchurch. zy-y zy,,

Ashburton. November, 1925, on warrant for forgery and uttering, Charles Tatnell, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and brass-boy, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, prominent broken nose; plausible manner. Accused, who was employed by Edward Storer Barnes, farmer, Coldstream, was paid off on above date, receiving a cheque for £7 for wages due. He altered the cheque to read £7O and uttered it to the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 425.). - L (aTcZh Ati ?/6/d

Dunedin. — l7th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Violet Gladys Hyder, 17 Howard Street, and two children, William Ernest Hyder, age about twenty height about 5 ft. 10 in., carter, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, bum-scar on right leg ; may be dressed in a navy-blue suit, tan shoes, lightfelt hat turned down, and dark-grey overcoat ; erect gait; smart appearance. (See following paragraph.)

Dunedin. —Ist April last, on warrant for false pretences, William Ernest Hyder, age about twenty-nine, height about 5 ft. 10 in., carter, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, large bum-scar on right leg ; usually dressed in a navy-blue or light-grey suit, light-felt hat, and tan shoes ; erect gait; smart appearance. Accused, who falsely represented that he had an account at the Bank of New Zealand, Owaka, obtained a Dodge motorcar, value £95 (recovered), from WILLIAM J. P. McCULLOCH, Cumberland Street, on the hire-purchase system, paying a deposit of £2O, the balance to be paid by monthly promissory notes on the Bank of New Zealand, Owaka. On the first promissory note being sent to the bank it was ascertained that accused never had an account there. (See preceding paragraph.)

Invercargill. —l9th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a bottle of gin, value 10s. fid. (recovered), the property of William John Harris, Wallacetown Junction Hotel, George ROSS, age about forty, height about 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair; dressed in a navy-blue suit, cap, and tan boots ; fond of drink ; shabby appearance. y&LjL. -(o ~ Q7p ******* -jg

Invercargill. — On or about the 21st ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Archibald Frederick George Brooks, alias Allister Brooks, age about twenty -one, height about 5 ft. 4 in., clerk or student, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair turning grey, blue eyes, clean-shaved, large nostrils, sunken cheeks, nose appears to have been injured ; well dressed in a grey suit, light-grey Stetson hat, and black patent-leather or tan shoes ; smart appearance; may wear an Otago University badge. Accused obtained £5 from Hannah Von Tunzelman, 89 Herbert Street, by falsely representing that he was her nephew, Frederick Von Tunzelman. Other charges pending. /£-' 7~ ZL(, ,