PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LI, Issue 48, 1 December 1926, Page 777

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). l7th July last, from a hut at Takapuna, the property of WILLIAM HENRY PERKINS, £2 in money ; a silver Rotherhams English lever watch, with “ Goodwin ” inscribed thereon ; a pair of gentlemen’s black boots, size 6 ; and a white shirt with blue stripes : total value, £5 Is. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to Henry Charles Weeks, age about nineteen, height 5 ft. 9 in., electrician and seaman, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a grey suit, reddish-striped shirt, and grey cap. (See Police Gazette, 1926, gffi ✓

Auckland. —l6th October last, from a shed at Bray’s Quarries, Penrose, the property of RASMUS NEILSON GONBERG, 7 Pitt Street, a brown leather wallet, black lining, “R.N.G.” in indelible ink on outside ; £7 in money, and receipts and sundry papers in name of complainant: total value, £7 9s. 6d. Identifiable except moneys Suspicion is attached to Kenneth Kempt Alexander Young, age thirtyeight, height 6 ft. 1 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. He has been interviewed but no evidence resulted.

Auckland. —On the 14th ultimo the AVONDALE RAIL-WAY-STATION was broken into, and £2 11s. in money and £5 worth of twopenny railway stamps, branded “ Avondale,” stolen from the safe, which was opened by means of explosives. Stamps identifiable.

Auckland. —Between the 11th September last and the 6th October, from a boardinghouse in Wellesley Street, the property of PHILLIP JOHN MADDERN, a brown oiled-canvas coat, size 4, patch of different material on bottom at back, straps and buckles on front, “ Military ” branded inside right breast; value, £2. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Hansen or Olsen, age about thirty-live, height 5 ft. 8 in., seaman, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hair, clean-shaved; usually dressed in a grey check suit.

Auckland. l2th or 13th October last, from the dwelling of ALEXANDER SLADE, 40 Kilmarna Avenue, Herne Bay, £1 12s. 6d. in money, and a 9 ct. gold engagement-ring set with five pearls in centre of eight diamonds ; total value, £9 12s. 6d. Ring only identifiable.

Auckland. — 6th ultimo, from the Mon Desir Hotel, Takapuna, the property of TOM VARLEY, Eden Crescent, a dark-brown imitation crocodile-leather portmanteau, “T.V.” scratched on small plate thereon; a gentlemen’s light-grey suit, made by Ansell and Co., Auckland ; a Valet safety razor with brass blade-clips ; a Bengal razor with “V.” scratched on handle ; three gentlemen’s black and white striped shirts, size 4 ; three sets of specifications for houses, one for Nightingale, Milford, Auckland ; and a suit of pyjamas, &c. : total value, £ll 16s. 6d. Mostly identifiable.

Auckland.— September last, from a railway-carriage at the railway-station, the property of BENJAMIN ANDERSON, Kaikohe, a dark-brown leather suit-case, containing a blue silk marocain frock ; a blue silk dress, collar and sleeves lined and piped with white squared material; a white linen frock with openwork sleeves, collar, and front; a white Jap silk shirt-blouse with long sleeves ; a pair each of pink silk, tan silk, and black silk stockings ; a silver-mounted black ebony hair-brush; a light-orange crepe de Chine dressingjacket ; a pair of pillow-shams with wild-rose embroidery and scalloped edges ; a navy serge costume with, fur collar ; a pair of blue Jap silk knickers ; a light-grey tweed skirt with stripes of blue and pink ; a pair of Fuji-silk knickers ; a pair of cami-knickers ; a silver-mounted mirror; and a handkerchief-box with pink silk covering and white silk lining, &c. : total value, £33 ss. 7d. Identifiable.

Auckland. —26th October last, from a shed at the Penrose Glassworks, the property of JAMES JOHNSON, Miller Street, Ellerslie, a gentlemen’s open-face Swiss lever metal watch, “ 6117 ” scratched inside case, enamel on dial chipped ; value, £2. Identifiable.

Auckland. or sth ultimo, from the Star Hotel, Albert Street, the property of ERNEST WRIGHT, a gentlemen’s heavy navy-blue Melton-tweed overcoat, double-breasted, belt and pleat at back, lined with black silk or sateen, “ Parkhouse ”on tag ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Auckland. —l2th ultimo, the property of RUBY POTTS, 27 Claremount Street, a ladies’ black patent-leather purse, red stripes on one corner, “R. Potts ” inside flap ; 12s. Cd. in money ; a one-section Auckland tramway concession-card, with “ F. C. Welch, Wairipa Terrace, Fendalton,” thereon ; and a ladies’ gold open-face Rotherhams watch, “ J.C.P.” and a date on back case : total value, £9 2s. 6d. Identifiable except money.

Auckland. —17th ultimo, from Arthur Street, Newmarket, the property of RICHARD ANGUS FLETCHER, 169 Parnell Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled B.S.A. bicycle, upturned handles, Dominion tires ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Auckland. —l7th ultimo, from the King’s Private Hotel, the property of FRANCIS GIBBS HART, Tahuna, a brown leather suit-case, a wooden box containing a Starrett levelling transit, a suit of blue pyjamas, a brown-backed hair-brush, a pink-striped shirt, and two pairs of black socks, &c. ; total value, £9. Identification doubtful.

Auckland. —17th ultimo, from the Waitemata Hotel, the property of WINIFRED SINTON, a gentlemen’s silver hunting eight-day watch ; a gentlemen’s silver open-face watch; a gold-mounted black ribbon watch-guard, gold medal with “ To A. N. Sinton from his Wyndham friends ” thereon ; a fountain pen ; a brown leather brief-bag with “ A.S.” on outside ; a suede tobacco-pouch ; a three-fold leather wallet; and a red silk handkerchief, collars, &c. : total value, £ll 15s. Identifiable.

Auckland. 2sth October last, from a gate-post at 84 St. Luke’s Road, the property of GEORGE COLES, a redpainted figure of a Maori carved out of totara, hands across stomach, three fingers on each hand, black tattoo on chin, carvings on breast, arms, and hips ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Hamilton.— October last, from the rear of the Strand Theatre, Victoria Street, the property of THOMAS GEORGE RENOUF, Grey Street, Claudelands, a gentlemen’s - slateenamelled fixed-wheel Rapid bicycle, Waikato Special tire on back wheel, maltese crosses on front forks ; value, £7. Identifiable.

Putaruru. — the 21st or. 22nd ultimo the store of ROSE BROS., Tirau, 'was broken into and the following stolen therefrom : 4s. in money ; two ■ leather brief-bags, nickel lock'in centre and nickel clasp at each end ; a brown composition bag with leather-bound corners ; a dozen gentlemen’s fancy socks a white sweater with blue band round neck; and two ' bunches of keys: total value, £8 17s. Mostly identifiable.

Hastings. —lst October last, from the rear of the Kosy Theatre, the property of LEONARD CULLINAN, Everden Road, a gentlemen’s -black - enamelled fixed - wheel bicycle, John Bull tire on front wheel, Mosely tire on back wheel; value, £4. Identifiable. t

. Taiiiape.— On or about March last, the property of HARRY. WILDMAN, a stock riding-saddle, newly lined, large nickel stirrups, cross inside one flap ; and a single-rein bridle ; . total value, £7. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Charles Lewis Olsen, alias Lewis Neilsen, age about twentyeight, height, 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and mechanic, native of New Zealand medium build, sallow complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes ; slouching gait. (See PolijeGazette, 1926, page 534.) dJ%[ O-f

Palmerston North. 27th October last, from The Square, the property of STEPHEN GIBBONS, Main Street, a gentlemen's dark-green-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, No. E. 42735, 24 in. frame, curved handles, rubber grips ; value, £8 3s. 6d. Identifiable. 3WvK h/'2'37.

Wellington. October last, from St. Andrew’s Hall, The Terrace, the property of ALLAN HOLLIDAY BURGESS, 86 Glenmore Street-, a gentlemen’s dark-grey sports coat; a gentlemen’s blue nap overcoat, half belt at back, half lined ; and a grey felt hat with black band, size 6|-, “ Hope Bros.” on inside : total value, £5 15s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about forty, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, brown moustache ; wearing a fawn overcoat.

Wellington. 23rd October last, from Wakefield Street, the property of JOHN EDWARD JONES, 28 Wright Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Cambria bicycle, down-turned handles, one grip missing, Viking tires ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Wellington. —l3th October last, from Buckle Street, the property of FRANCIS JOHN WILLOWS BAILEY, 24 Argyle Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Royal Ajax bicycle, No. W.B. 3953, Michclin Cable tires, adjustable handles, black-rubber grips, Lucas acetylene lamp attached ; value, £7 9s. Identifiable.

Wellington. —l6th October last, from Barrett’s Hotel, the property of HELENA VAUGHAN, £9 in money, a narrow - wedding ring, and a plain gold bangle, strap-and-buckle pattern : total value, £lB- Bangle identifiable.

Wellington. —lßth or 19th October last, from 77 Taranaki Street, the property of NORMAN CURRY, a gentlemen’s blue-nap overcoat, Lynx make, vent at back, large outside pockets, pocket on left breast; value, £B. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to d. Huston, age about twentyeight, height 5 ft. 10 in., painter and carpenter, slight build, fair complexion and hair, long features ; usually dressed in a light-brown suit and blue overcoat.

Wellington. —lsth October last, from Cuba Street, the property of NORMAN JOHN SCRIMGEOUR, 16 Glendavar Street, a gentlemen’s free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 41689. A., black-enamelled with green lines, turned-down handles with extension bar, red-rubber grips, John Bull North Road tires ; value, £ll. Identifiable. r 9

Havelock. —Between the 7th and 11th ultimo the dwelling of HENRY NEIL McFARLANE, Ronga Valley, was broken into and the following stolen therefrom : A gold engagementring, set with three diamonds in claw setting ; a ladies’ plain gold band-ring; a pocket-knife with white pearl handle ; several French, German, and American, coins, including a 25-cent. coin; two 7-franc notes ; a gentlemen’s plain wide gold band-ring, “E. McFarlane ” engraved thereon ; a gold wedding-ring; a gentlemen’s aluminium ring with “Welt Kreg ” on raised gold mount thereon ; a ladies’ open-face silver keyless watch ; a silver badge, No. 78764 ; a war medal with “ 78764 ” and “ H. N. McFarlane ” engraved thereon ; and a black tin cash-box with tray : total value, about £43. Mostly identifiable. _ ft££XUJUSJtJLjd 7 “

Christchurch. —l7th August last, from King Edward Barracks, Cashel Street, the property of SYDNEY JOHN A’COURT, 49 St. James Street, a gentlemen’s reddish-brown-enamelled fixed-wheel Ideal bicycle, No. 21441/185; value, £l4 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —23rd July last, from Templeton, the property of JAMES MCCARTHY, Templeton, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel Gamage bicycle, No. 4048 ; value, £6. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —7th August last, from Halswell, the property of JAMES STEWART HAMPTON, Halswell, a gentlemen’s dark-blue-enamelled fixed-wheel Butler bicycle, No. 2515 ; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Christchurch.24th July last, from a shed at Woolston, the property of TONG LEE, Ferry Road, Woolston, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled Swift bicycle, No. 466825 ; value, £3 17s. Identifiable.

Christchurch.6th August last, from North Avon Road, the property of JOHN DOUGLAS GRAY, 61 North Avon Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 143 ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Lyttelton.—3oth October last, from a railway-carriage between Culverden and Christchurch, the property of KENNETH HENRY CHARLES PLIMMER, 14 Britton Terrace, a -44 Winchester repeating-rifle, No. 820098, in khaki case ; value, £7. Identifiable.

Timaru.— August last, from the show-grounds, the property of SIMON BROPHY, Levels, a gentlemen’s blackenamelled fixed-wheel bicycle, upturned handles, B.S.A. driv-ing-wheel ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Timaru.—24th September last, from the Balmoral Hotel, the property of JESSE PASCAL WHITE, Weraroa Road, Levin, a gentlemen’s light-fawn gabardine overcoat, shot-silk lining, Raglan sleeves, several small repairs near bottom hem ; and a grey knitted scarf with purple bands on each end : total value, £l3 2s. Identifiable.

Dunedin. —On the 19th or 20th ultimo the premises of the DUNEDIN AND OTAGO BOOT-MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 209 Castle Street, were broken into and the following stolen therefrom : Ten pairs gentlemen’s tan willowcalf boots, Cookham make, white lining, sizes 7,8, 9, and 10 ; eight pairs gentlemen’s nigger-tan boots, white lining, sizes 6, 7,8, and 9 ; seven pairs gentlemen’s box-hide boots, Cookham make, half hooks, yellow lining, sizes 6,9, and 10 ; five pairs gentlemen’s box-calf shoes, white lining, sizes 6,8, and 9 ; two pairs gentlemen’s glace-kid shoes, patent toecaps, white lining, sizes 6 and 7; and two pairs ladies’ Queen of Sheba English-made shoes : total value, £45 16s. Identifiable.