PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LI, Issue 30, 28 July 1926, Page 495

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Hikurangi. Between July, 1923, and 25th May last, from an unoccupied house, the property of MARGARET COCHRANE and others, Gore, a ladies’ open-face gold watch, flower on back of case ; a large greenstone heart with fern in centre ; a round gold medal, with “ Presented to James Murdoch by the farmers of Southland ” engraved on back ; a gentlemen’s open-face silver watch ; a double silver curb watch-chain, gold centre, “ A present from mother ’’engraved thereon ; and a quantity of bed-linen and ladies’ underclothing : total value, about £l7. Mostly identifiable.

Devonport.— l2th or 13th instant, from a launch at Devonport Beach, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Defence Department), an Eisemann magneto, painted black with red-ebonite distributer-cover, three timing-screws -on outside cog: value, £l2. Identifiable. —//- 5 - a Auckland. On or about the 15th April last, the property of EVELYN MELVILLE, 42 Wellesley Street, a dark-stained ukelele in a black imitation-leather case; value, £1 15s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Walter Reid, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 10 in., taxi-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair and eyes, cleanshaved, front teeth gold-filled ; usually dressed in a grey suit, blue overcoat, and khaki shirt. He received the ukelele tohav e i^^' //_ g- Qfa , Auckland. —On the 14th or 15th instant the premises of TRENWITH BROS., 27 Wakefield Street, were broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Two pairs of gentlemen’s black box-calf Oxford shoes, size 6 and 7, round toes ; a pair of gentlemen’s patent-leather Oxford pump shoes, size 8 ; and a pair of gentlemen’s black glace-kid Derby boots, size 8 —all branded “ Panama Exposition ”in circle on soles : total value, £4 9s. 3d. Identifiable.

Auckland. —27th ultimo, from a motor-car outside St. Mark’s Church, Remuera, the property of KEITH CUTTEN, Penrose, a gentlemen’s brown-velour overcoat, belt at back, “ Keith Cutten ” printed on lining ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Auckland. —l7th ultimo, from the Commercial Travellers’ Club, Durham Street, the property of JAMES RAMSON, an overcoat (recovered); value, £2 10s. Suspicion is attached to A. Duncan, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, fair complexion and hair, scar on left cheek ; dressed in a navy-blue suit, light-felt hat, and brown shoes. The description is that of a man who pawned the coat, together with an umbrella which was stolen at the same time. He may be identical with Andrew Duncan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 479, and Photographs, 1922, page 32. & Sr f-C -t /v'ii -

Auckland. —26th ultimo, from a dressing-shed at the Domain Football-grounds, the property of DAVID GORDON, 27 Kingsview Road, a gentlemen’s open-face keyless silver wristlet watch, luminous hands and figures, screw face, leather strap attached ; value, £4. Identifiable.

Auckland. —PETER FOX’S watch, &c., stolen : The suspect, Stephen Bishop, has been interviewed by the Pukekohe police, but no evidence resulted. He had assumed the name George Barry. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 434.)

Auckland. —JOHN McLEAN’S furniture stolen : The suspect, Herbert John Tobin, has been interviewed by the Auckland police, but no evidence resulted. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 390.) *r ■

Auckland. —sth ultimo, from the person of THOMAS SHIRKEY, Patetonga, a gentlemen’s open-face keyless gunmetal Omega watch ; a gentlemen’s rolled-gold double fetter-and-three-oval watch-chain, with gold-mounted greenstone pendant attached ; a cheque ; and £l2 in money: total value, £l6. Identifiable except money and cheque.

Auckland. — Between the 26th and 28th ultimo the premises of the SHAW, SAVILL, AND ALBION SHIPPING COMPANY, The Strand, Parnell, were broken into and an attempt made to open the safe by means of explosives. There was nothing stolen.

Auckland. —On the 15th or 16th instant the shop of FREDERICK WILLIAM GAZE, 2 Karangahape Road, was broken into and £l4 Bs. 6d. in money and postal notes for 10s. and Is. stolen therefrom (the Is. note was issued at Awakeri on the 13th instant, No. 665203). Not identifiable.

Auckland. —On or about the 15th May last, from a motorcar at 10 Whitaker Place, the property of FRANCIS MAYS PARR, a Columbia motor-car battery, “ F. M. Parr ” stamped into wood at end ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Auckland.— On the 16th instant the warehouse of R. J. AND J. 0. SIMS, Anzac Avenue, was broken into and an attempt made to open the safe by means of explosives. There was nothing stolen.

Auckland.— 26th or 27th ultimo, from pens in New North Road, Mount Albert, the property of the AUCKLAND POULTRY-KEEPERS’ ASSOCIATION, six White Leghorn pullets, steel bands on legs, numbered 142-3, 143-1, 143-3, 144-1, 144-2, and 144-3, pullets with numbers 143—1 and 143-3 have two small holes punched in web of one foot, and those numbered 144-1, 144-2, and 144-3 have one claw of left foot cut short and hole punched in web of foot; total value, £3O. Identifiable.

Auckland. —T Ith instant, from the s.s. “ Pawlett,” the property of ARTHUR X. MERZ, a pair of Zeiss binoculars, adjustable lens with “ 6.X.24 ” thereon ; a gold-plated Gillette safety razor in a greenish case ; and two hair-brushes in a black-leather case : total value, £lB. Identifiable.

Auckland.— 2lst ultimo, from outside the Royal Theatre, Kingsland, the property of REGINALD LYTHE, 11 Wal’d Terrace, Edendale, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Monarch Special’bicycle, reversible handles ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Onehunga. —Between the Ist and 11th ultimo, from a mill at Coronation Road, Mangere, the property of FREDERICK ASHBY, 43 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, a three-quarter size Price’s timber-jack, and a worn military tent, 18 ft. by 20 ft. ; total value, £9 10s. Identifiable.

Onehunga. —lsth ultimo, from an empty house in Beckenham Avenue, the property of CHARLES JAMES ANDERSON, 7 Disraeli Street, Richmond, a gentlemen’s navy-blue suit, small size, James Wilson maker, “Jim Wilson” on trousers-buttons ; and 15s. in money : total value, £l2 15s. Identifiable except money.

Huntly. —Between the 7th and 23rd ultimo, from a shearing-shed at Woodleigh, the property of CHARLES EDWIN BONE, two shearing-machine hand-pieces with narrow forks, one hand-piece with wide forks, three medium size combs, and six medium size cutters, all stamped “ Lister and Coy, Makers ” ; and four wide combs and seven wide cutters, all stamped “ Wolsley and Coy, Makers ” : total value, £2O. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Rau Tuku, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, Maori, medium build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted.

Hamilton. —Bth ultimo, from Victoria Street, the property of CHARLES FREDERICK KILBURN, Te Rapa, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Monarch Special bicycle, No. 139164, upturned handles, celluloid grips, Dunlop tires ; value, £8 7s. 6d. Identifiable.

Arapuni. 9th or 10th instant, from No. 2 Camp, Public Works, the property of CHRISTOPHER KEOGH, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Hauraki bicycle, No. 867, three-speed gear, down-turned handles, Dunlop and Michelin tires ; value, £l2. Identifiable.

r Ohakune. — Bth 'instant, from a bathroom at the railwayyards, the property of EDWARD ADAMS, a gentlemen’s open-face gold Waltham wristlet watch, No. 4018324, movement No. 23512182, white dial, oval sides, black-leather wristlet attached ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

New Plymouth. —On the 13th ultimo the dwelling of ELLEN KNUCKEY, 558 Devon Street, was broken into and £6 18s. in money stolen therefrom. Not identifiable.

New Plymouth. —4th ultimo, from Egmont Street, the property of FREDERICK HOOKER, Egmont Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Earl bicycle, top bar bent, Imperial Dauntless tire on front wheel, “ Hooker Bros.” stamped on top of front forks ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Palmerston North. —2lst April last, from the Awapuni Racecourse,, the property of JAMES PATON FINDLAY, 78 Broad Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Reliable bicycle, No. 60906, 22 in. frame, down - turned handles, black grips, John Bull or Lands End tires ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Masterton. —Ist April last, from the Ruamahanga Bridge, the property of JACK ALVYN BACON, First Street, Lansdowne, a gentlemen’s black - enamelled free - wheel B.S.A. bicycle, straight handles, red rubber grips ; value, £ll 11s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 9th or 10th May last, from a washhouse at 249 Milton Street, the property of GEORGE WHITE. 43 Antigua Street, a double-barrelled -loading shot-gun, No. 5417, Osborne and Co. makers ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Dunedin. —l4th instant, between Dunedin and Clyde, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Post and Telegraph Department), a letter containing an imprest cheque for £24 35., No. 565053 (first three figures crossed out with blue pencil), dated 15th July, 1926, marked free of exchange at Clyde, signed “ W. Mathieson,” and payable to C. H. McGlone, sergeant of police.

Invercargill. Between the 17th and 19th instant the premises of J. J. WARD AND CO., wool and skin buyers, were broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Two sacks containing 880 rabbit-skins, sacks branded “ W. 1.” with red paint; total value, £52. Sacks only identifiable.