PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LII, Issue 40, 12 October 1927, Page 711

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei. sth instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £7 10s. fine and costs for mischief, William Wilfred Rhodes, alias William Cecil Rhodes, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 9in., saddler, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; horse-shoe, cap, and whip on left upper arm ; scar on top of head and on right side of face. (See Police Gazette, 927, page 327, and Photographs, 1925, page 77.) gl/n - /O ~Qy,

Auckland. —2Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £1 17s. 6d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of John R. E. Owen, an inmate of a State institution, James Clarence Owen, age about fifty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, dark complexion and hair. Arrears computed to 15th January last. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 26.) S ,

Auckland. — Laurence R. Phelan, theft: It lias been ascertained by the Auckland police that he is now serving a sentence of one year and a half at Sydney (Australia) in the name Lawrence Phillip Fielding, alias Phelan. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 695.)

Auckland. —15th March last, for false pretences, John Harper Page, alias John Payne, age forty, height 5 ft. 8f in., advertising agent, native of England, strong build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, Buffalo Bill on left forearm, small mouth. He obtained £1 15s. from Thomas Edward Tasker, hotelkeeper, Howick, in payment for an advertisement to appear in an almanac which accused falsely represented he was publishing. No warrant. (See Police Gazette, 1926, P»gjf Phc , Auckland. —24th August last, for failing to comply with the conditions of her release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Evelyn Lylia McLean, alias Wright, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. i in., domestic and shop-assistant, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion,.brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on right arm. She is to be arrested and charged with a breach of the conditions of her probation. (See Police Gazette, 1923, pager Photographs, page 20.) ' Auckland. 22nd instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his two illegitimate children, of whom Olive Bonney, 20 Surrey Street, Grey Ljpnv is the mother, Thomas Tuohy, alias Bob Hearn, a»etltr?n£eight( Y&ghtf) ft. Sin., billiardroom keeper^OjtfiW mNNlew"fernand, st.qut build, dark complexion, brown hair,, bide ejus/ large mouth, slight scar on upper lip ; dressed in a navy-blue or blow#! suit. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 667.) //A M

Auckland. —29th ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), James Murphy, age sixty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., seaman, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, grey hair and eyes, portion of left forefinger missing. He is to be arrested and charged with a breach of the conditions of his probation. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 611.)

Gisborne. —23rd ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Gisborne Prison for seven days and one month in default of paying £3 10s. (£1 ss. and £2 55.) fines and costs for drunkenness and casting offensive matter, Thomas Suddell, alias Sweeney, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, darkbrown hair, blue eyes, scar on right side of chin, clasped hands, heart, crossed flags, bouquet, woman, tombstone, and “In Memory of my dear Father ” on left forearm ; coat-of-arms, sailor, Union Jack, and woman on right forearm. CISiSt&JeJL J&a/rt/QJ. Nuhaka. —24th ultimo, on warrant for forgery and uttering and theft, Frederick miller, age twenty-one (looks older), height 5 ft. 9 in., cowboy, native of New Zealand, strong build, ruddy complexion, curly fair hair, blue eyes, slight scar on one side of neck ; usually dressed in a dark tweed suit or riding-breeches and light tweed coat and- cap; furtive expression ; a heavy cigarette-smoker. Complainant, Charles E. Stewart, sheep-farmer, by whom accused was employed, left home temporarily, and during his absence Miller stole the following articles and disappeared : A fibre suit-case, a pair of military riding-breeches, a silk shirt, a pair of dark tweed trousers, an electric torch, a razor, shaving soap and brush, a saddle-bag (recently repaired), a luminous alarm Westclox clock, a pair of black Bostock shoes (size 7), a pair of tweezers, a nail-brush, and a blank cheque ; total value, £B. Accused forged the signature C. E. Stewart to the above cheque for £lO, and uttered it to Jack Crombie, assistant in Mr. Vivian Buick’s store, in payment for goods, value £1 16s. 6d., and received £8 3s. 6d. change. He may be identical with Frederick Charles Millar, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 144. /^Wo-37,

New Plymouth. 23rd ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, James Seabright, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer and bushman, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes. Arrears to 22nd July last, £5 2s.

Manaia. ultimo, on warrant for breaking and entering the dwelling of William Smith, farmer, Main South Hoad, and stealing therefrom an overcoat (recovered), a grey striped coat, a pair of grey dungaree trousers, a pair cf grey leatherlined woollen gloves, a pair of silk stockings, three gentlemen’s handkerchiefs, a 9 ct. gold keeper-ring, and a small purse containing £7 10s. 6d., total value £l3, George Thomas

Watts, age fourteen, height 4 ft. 9 in., farm labourer, native of New Zealand, stout build, fair complexion, brown hair and eyes, small scar on right forearm ; dressed in black football knickerbockers, a black-and-white football jersey, white tennis shoes, and a pair of ladies’ silk stockings. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 703.) -2- // J?/

Napier. —3rd instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his four children in a receiving home, Alfred George Tattle, alias Alfred Peters, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, woman in tights on right forearm, woman’s bust and three dots on left arm. Arrears to Ist June, 1921, £lsl 13s. 7d. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 299.) IvGM £c/ Z7/q~/5 Napier. 2lst August last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month in default of paying £24 Bs. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Terence Patrick Corless, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 10 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, hair, and eyes; usually dressed in a dark suit and cap ; walks with head slightly forward ; does not look in a person’s face when conversing. Arrears computed to 20th June last. C? /*}-***-Q'J^

Wanganui. —4th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Jean Dustin, and two children, Percy Stanley Dustin, age thirty-seven, height. 5 ft. in., baker and ship’s cook, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair turning grey, grey eyes ; usually dressed in a dark suit and cap ; slight impediment in speech ; fond of drink. Arrears to 18th July last, £3O. °7

Wellington.— lst instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), James Woods, alias Wood, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes, scar on upper lip, on back of neck, on right shin, and on right side of abdomen ; left thumb stiff. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 609, and Photographs, page 72.)

Wellington. —3rd instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife and children, George Glifford-Butterworth, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 7 in., analytical chemist, native of England, good build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, large nose ; dressed in a navy-blue or grey suit, bowler or grey hat, and shoes ; erect gait; has Cambridge University education. &AA&S&G* <y //oy„

Christchurch. —27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £ll 17s. 6d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his child, Bernard McDonald, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 11 in., fireman, native of Scotland, medium build, fair complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, tombstone, “Mary,” and dragon on right forearm ; woman’s head, “ True Love,” “ Millie,” and pierced heart on left forearm. Arrears computed to 28th July last. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 460.) CZtnMJu*/*<X - Christchurch. July last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Charles Alfred Pettigrew, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair and eyes, woman, globe, cross, flowers, &c., on right forearm; “Myrtle,” anchor, and 11/2192, N.Z.M.R., on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 755.)

Christchurch. 2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £3 ss. fine and costs for fighting, Andrew Tralnor, age twentytwo, height 5 ft. 7 in., painter, native of New Zealand, medium build, pale complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on right elbow. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 615, and Photographs, 1925, page 16.) y

Christchurch. —23rd ultimo, on warrant for failing tomaintain his wife, Maud Harwood, 64 Ward Street, Addington, and children, Albert Edward Harwood, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eves; frequents hotels, horse - races, and picture theatres ' (Zh^<uzA

Christchurch.- — ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Claude Reginald Harper, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 1 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes ; usually dressed in a grey suit. Arrears to 6th ultimo, £ll ss. n Of // -/* J

Christchurch. -26th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Barbara Mitchell, Sumner, Richard Henry Mitchell, age fifty, height 5 ft. 9 in.,, labourer, medium build, ruddy complexion, light-brown hair turning grey, grey eyes ; smart appearance; fond of drink and gambling. Arrears to 23rd August last, £2B. QjiH.QA/d pCQiffC •

Christchurch.- —-26th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Edgar Constantine Bryce, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., Post-office employee, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, dark hair, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit. Arrears to 6th ultimo, £7 10s.

» Christchurch. — 19th ultimo, on warrant for'-sfailing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Winifred Sheldon, domestic, 31 Coleridge Street, Sydenham, William Alfred Sheldon, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 10 in., taxi-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes. Arrears, £ls 3s. CU><aXuL } ml to.

Christchurch.— Rose de la Roche, alias Rene de la Rose Rocks, breach of probation, is now wanted on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Margaret de la Roche, 27 Head Street, Sumner. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 622.) t A °(o//o/^y

Christchurch. 2oth ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for forty-eight hours and seven days in default of paying £3 15s. (£1 ss. and £2 10s.) fines and costs for drunkenness and obscene language, dames Lloyd, age forty, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, right leg deformed. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 615.) i? ir.

Christchurch. —16th August last, on three warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for seven days, three days, and three days in default cf paying £4 ss. (£1 155., £1 55., and £1 55.) fines and costs for (1) cycling at night without a light, (2) giving a false name and address, and (3) cycling on a footpath, Peter Taylor, age twenty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes ; dressed in a brown suit, felt hat, and tan shoes. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 685.)

Christchurch. —19th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison until order requiring security for the maintenance of his wife, Helen MacDonald, and child, Bowen Street, Riccarton, has been complied with, Robert Wark Macdonald, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 4 in., ex taxi-driver, native of Scotland, slight build, pale complexion, fair hair (brushed back), grey eyes, small nose and mouth, sear on neck and on one wrist, arms tattooed. He is also wanted on warrant for failing to comply with the maintenance order. Arrears to 9th ultimo, £5 ss. S<sl

Dunedin. —6th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Leonard Frazer Farnworth, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 7 in., plasterer, native of England, stout build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, brown eyes ; scar over right eye, on abdomen, and on back ; neatly dressed in a dark tweed suit and cap ; fond of drink and gambling. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 594.) /r-/-#&.

Dunedin. — Moran, default of fine and costs : The amounts and the terms of imprisonment in default are incorrect, and should read as follows:' “On two warrants of commitment to Dunedin Prison for twenty-four and fortyeight hours in default of paying £1 16s. (13s. and £1 3s) fines and costs.” (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 580.)

Gore. 3rd instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his mother, Agnes Holland, George Holland, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes ; dressed in a dark-grey suit and felt hat. Arrears to 15th Juno last, £4 10s. 6d. His photograph is filed in the Inspector’s office, Invercargill. <3/-3-££,