PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LI, Issue 33, 18 August 1926, Page 536

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Mount Albert, lsth June, last, from outside the postoffice, the property of JOSEPH FERRIFF, 6 Tranmere Road, a gentlemen’s -enamelled free-wheel Burbary bicycle, No. 75138, 22 in. frame ; value, £5. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to a Man (name unknown), age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, dark complexion and hair, small dark moustache ; dressed in a blue suit.

Newton. —On the Ist instant the shop of BERNARD KOOREMAN, 14 King Street, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Two 9 ct. gold wristlet watches, expanding bracelets with hook fasteners ; about four 9 ct. gold wristlet watches, with expanding bracelets ; a gentlemen’s rolled-gold hunting-watch, “ Dennison Watch Case ” inside back case ; a 9 ct. gold Swiss wristlet watch, gold dial, fifteen jewels ; four 9 ct. gold Swiss lever wristlet watches, fifteen jewels, three have square dials, one oblong dial, round backs ; a 9 ct. gold ladies’ wristlet watch, silver dial with raised gold figures, Swiss make, fifteen jewels, 9 ct. gold expanding bracelet attached; three gentlemen’s Ingersoll watches ; twelve Inventic watches, black dials with white figures ; two gentlemen’s silver wristlet watches, Swiss make, luminous figures; a gentlemen’s nickel wristlet watch, luminous figures; a ladies’ nickel Swiss wristlet watch, luninous figures ; a gentlemen’s American open-face metal watch, small compass inset in top of key-winder, faint-blue-coloured dial and unbreakable glass ; a gentlemen’s cylinder nickel wristlet watch; a gentlemen’s nickel non-magnetic open-face watch, “ Noil-magnetic ” stamped on works ; a square nickel alarm-clock; a small square alarm-clock, maroon colour; a small oblong-shaped fcncy alarm-clock, maroon colour ; six fancy 9 ct. gold brooches ; a ladies’ 9 ct. gold ring, set with black onyx; a 9 ct. gold cameo ring; a 9 ct. gentlemen’s gold ring, set with blood-stone ; a 9 ct. gold ladies’ dress-ring, set with a ruby ; a 9 ct. gold ladies’ ring with amethyst in claw setting ; a 9 ct. gold ladies’ ring with large oblong-shaped ruby in centre ; six 9 ct. gold fancy rings, set with rubies, &c. ; twenty 9 ct. gold ladies’ and gentlemen’s signet rings ; a ladies’ 9 ct. gold dress-ring, set with a small pearl in claw setting; and six silver-lined gold armlets; a 9 ct. gold-chased bangle; a gilt-lined silver cigarette case; a gentlemen’s open-face Swiss nickel watch; and a gentlemen’s nickel wristlet watch: total value £B9 16s. Identification doubtful.

Auckland. —On the-28th or 29th ultimo the garage of ALFRED HERBERT SPENCER LAMB, Park Road, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Two Firestone motor-tires, sizes 33 X 4J- and 32 X 4|; a Firestone inner Tube, size 33 X 41; and a quantity of oil and cigarettes; total value, £lB 3s. Tires only identifiable.

Auckland. —4th instant, from the Plunket Rooms, 174 Symonds Street, the property of IVY MARGARET JOHNSON, 6 Hamilton Road, Heme Bay, a brown-leather attachecase, containing a small brown-leather purse, a Waterman fountain pen, a small black notebook, about 4s. in money, and a cheque for £lB Os. Id. (which suspect cashed) ; total value, £2l. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to Woman (name unknown), age about twenty-five, height about 5 ft. 5 in., slight build, sallow complexion. '

Auckland. —13th ultimo, from Lower Commerce Street, the property of RAYMOND CLYDE ANDREWS, 50 Virginia Avenue, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Progress bicycle*-Dunlop Special tires ; value, £5 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland. Between the 24th and 26th ultimo, from a mill in Crowhurst Street,' Newmarket, the property of RICHARD HASLEM CANTWELL, Takanini, a gentlemen’s ope D-face keyless nickel Falcon lever watch, screw-on cases, “ Falcon Lever, 15 Jewels,” on dial; and a small silver curb watch-chain : total value, £2 ss. Identifiable.

Auckland. —Between the 2nd and Bth June last, from a damaged motor-lorry at Penrose, the property of WILLIAM JOHN SHEPHERD, Paparimu, a Bosch magneto ; a white canvas cover; two Columbia six-volt batteries; a singlecylinder pump ; four Splidorf sparking-plugs ; an oval-shape benzine-tank ; a bevel-gear motor-jack ; two Goodyear motortiros, size 35x4 ; and a wrench, pipe-tongs, &c. : total value, £45. Benzine-tank only identifiable.

Auckland.— On the 21st ultimo the dwelling of RITA HARRISON, 43 Station Road, Avondale, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A ladies’ IS ct. gold engagement set with seven diamonds in daisy setting; and £1 in money : total value, £lB. Ring identifiable.

Auckland. Between the 15th and 22nd May last, from a house in Walker Street, Point Chevalier, the property of WONG LEE, Mangere, a gentlemen’s open-face gold watch, Chinese make ; and a double 22 ct. or 24 ct. gold curb watchchain, with small gold pointed pendant attached : total value, £l4. Identifiable.

Onehunga. —l7th ultimo, from outside the Club Hotel, the property of WALTER WRAGGE, Jackson Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, wide handles, Oceanic tires, frame slightly bent ; value, £4. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Dennis Murphy, age fifty, height. 5 ft. 7 in., bottle-gatherer, native of Ireland, stout build, fresh complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes. He has been interviewed by the Onehunga police, but no evidence resulted.

Ngaruawahia. —On the 3rd or 4th instant the shop of IVAN SIMICH, Jesmond Street, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Five Bengal and Puma razors, four razor-strops, five cherrywood pipes, three Durham Duplex and three Gillette safety razors, six leather cigarette-cases, three Harmonica mouth-organs, £2 in money, and a quantity of tobacco, cigarettes, shaving-soap, &c. ; total value, £45 Bs. 3d. Not identifiable.

RagIan. ORLANDO FRED WELLS’ watch-chain, &c., stolen : .The suspect, James Ryan, alias Sims, alias Parker, has been interviewed by the Auckland police, but no evidence resulted. (See Police Gazette, 1923, page 359.)

Hamilton. Between the 10th and 12th ultimo the armoury at the High School was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom, - the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT' (Defence Department) : A new -22 Vickers rifle, “ No. V. 2804 ” stamped on right side of barrel; Defence stamp and “ N.Z. 5/23.1558 ” on left side of barrel, aperture sight: value, £4 10s. Identifiable.

Hamilton. 3oth ultimo, from Victoria Street, the property of RAYMOND SIDNEY CARTER, 23 Nixon Street, a 1926 model Indian Scout motor-cycle, registration No. 5-647, engine No. A.G. 5875, electric light and horn, United States balloon tires ; value, £107.165. Identifiable.

Masterton. 2oth ultimo, from 50 Queen Street, the property of LILIAN MAY BALL, 85 Pine Street, an 18 ct. gold ring, set with five diamonds in claw setting; value, £34. Identifiable. 4?/ k S’*- y

Wellington. —6th or 7th ultimo, from Martin Street, the property of ROBERT EDISON ROODERKIRK, 4 Hornsey Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, upturned handles, right grip missing, Mosley Marvel tires; value, £3. Identifiable.

Wellington. —sth Jun? last, the property of JAMES DIAMOND, Khandallah, a gentlemen’s open-face keyless silver watch, Belgian make ; and a double 9 ct. gold oval-and-fetter watch-chain, Gallipoli Star attached with “J. Rowan ” thereon : total value, £l2. Identifiable.

Wellington. —On the 10th instant the dwelling of SAMUEL GEORGE MUIR BARRIBALL, 27 Featherston Terrace, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A gentlemen’s new navy-blue sac suit, small size, white lining with light blue stripe, H. March, Maimers Street, maker; value, £lO 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 26th May last, from Madras Street, the property of KEITH COLEMAN, Augusta Street, Redcliffs, a gentlemen’s purple-enamelled fixed-wheel Butler bicycle, No. 2644, Britannia tires ; value, £l9. Identifiable.

Christchurch. — 13th April last, from Cashel Street, the property of BART INNES, 614 Colombo Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Butler bicycle, No. 0746, upturned handles ; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 24th April last, from the Strand Theatre, the property of JAMES FREDERICK WALTER HAYCRAFT, 479 Gloucester Street, a boys’ black-enamelled freewheel Blakey bicycle, No. 516/3 ; value, £7. Identifiable.

Methven. —On the 28th or 29th ultimo the store of WILLIAM ALBERT SHEMELD was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Three Roslyn rugs, one English rug, three American alarm-clocks, two Sleepmeter alarmclocks, three fibre suit-cases, two Bonzo fountain pens, two pairs double white Petone blankets, six cotton shirts, several ties and socks, and a quantity of tobacco and cigarettes of various brands, &c. ; total value, £6O 10s. 3d. Identification doubtful.

Dunedin. 29th June last, from Maclaggan Street, the property of EDWARD JOHN CREED, Anderson’s Bay, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Record bicycle, No. 1909, front roller brake; value, £7. Identifiable. JL&~ Q " 3j(n ,

Dunedin. 3rd instant, from the dwelling of CLEMENT ERNEST OSBORNE, Victoria Road, Musselburgh, a gentlemen’s gold hunting-watch, engine-turned cases, “ C.E.0.” engraved on front case ; value, £ls 15s. Identifiable.