PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LII, Issue 47, 30 November 1927, Page 821

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. —On or about the 14th September last, for false pretences, J. W. A. Zwaylor, age about thirty-five, height oft. 9in., medium build, dark complexion; wears a fawn overcoat; speaks slowly. Accused obtained ss. from John Crossland, labourer, 32 Edgars Road, New Lynn, by falsely representing that prize-money would be paid to successful competitors in a crossword puzzle which he published, and that a rescrutiny of solutions would be made on payment of ss. He is believed to be identical with Frederick Theodore Desmond Poulton, alias Bertram Bur wood, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 808, and Photograph®, 1918, page 49. No warrant. 72 f 1 f / X'

Auckland. 3lst August last, on warrant for theft of three rings (one recovered), total value £35, the property of William Goodsell, antique dealer, 456 Upper Queen Street, Nath Satyendra Ghatterjee, alias Stanley William Roy-Chaitergi, alias Le Todd, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 6 in., canvasser, native of India, stout build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; scar under left eye and on left middle finger ; well dressed ; wears double-breasted coat and dark overcoat; plausible manner. Accused stated to complainant that he desired to buy a ring for his wife, and was given three rings from which to make a selection. He subsequently pawned one ring for £1 55., and may be in possession of the other two — gold ring set with a large sapphire surrounded by six diamonds, and a gold ring set with three turquoises and five diamonds. He may be travelling in country districts with photographic enlargements, Arc. (See Police Gazette, 1927. pag£_J6l, and Photographs, page 18.)

Auckland. —26th May last, for false pretences, Norman Walters, age about twenty-two, height about 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, good looking. Accused obtained a shirt, overcoat, tie, and a pair of shoes, value £8 12s. 6d., from John Court (Limited), drapers, by falsely representing that his father, Herman Walters, Paragon Shoe Company, Melbourne, would pay for them. He may be identical with Norman Frank Welters, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 667, and Photographs, 1926, page 94. No warrant. / h^r ,

Auckland. 2sth ultimo, on Bench warrant for failing to appear at the Supreme Court to plead to indictments for theft of two overcoats, value £8 155., the property of Jack Wilson Menzies and Cecil James Stadden Lea, William James Courtney, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 7J in., seaman and labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes ; ships, flags, and clasped hands on right forearm ; usually dressed in a blue serge suit, grey' felt hat, and tan boots. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 809, and Photographs, 1926, page 34.) .

Auckland. —4th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Edith Annie Hartigan, Thomas Henry Hartigan, age forty-nine, height 5 ft. 10 in., railway ganger, native of Ireland, strong build, dark complexion, hair turning grey, brown eyes, black moustache, drooping lower lip, “ T.H.” and star on left arm ; usually dressed in a brown suit and fawn felt hat. Arrears to 29th ultimo, £33 Is. f (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 684.) SZmjaTZc/ bW/f/Jf.

Hamilton. —lßth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Cecil William Pickett, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of Hew Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, large nose, His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette. 1927, page 407, and Photographs, page 22.) 2 J „ .

Gisborne. —17th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, in the care of the Education Department, Albert Isaac Bunt, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 9J in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, brown eyes, left little finger missing, right little finger broken ; scar on left eyebrow, on bridge of nose, on right wrist, and on left side of throat; two scars on right thumb. Arrears to Bth ultimo, £42 19/ 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1927, jwjge 549, 1910, page 24.) Gisborne. —14th ultimo, on warrant yi commitment to Napier Prison for one month in default of paying £42 3s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his child, Leonard Scragg, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 7 in., farm labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh ruddy complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, scar on hack, birthmark on left calf. ( j^azette^92j^jpas:^72.)

Napier. —l3th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Napier Prison for fourteen days and forty-eight hours in default of paying £5 18s. (£5 3s. and 155.) fines and costs for breaches of his prohibition order, Frank Start, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 6Jin., bricklayer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes ; flags, leaves, anchor, woman, horse-shoe, clasped hands, ribbon, and “ Kia Ora ” on left arm. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 146, and Photographs, 1915, page 49. fy pa-CcL- rr f .

Napier. 2sth instant, that he may be compelled to pay £8 medical expenses incurred for the treatment of his child, Ruby J. Casey, in Opotiki Hospital, John Casey, age fifty-two, height 5 ft. 7|- in., carter and labourer, native of New Zealand, swarthy complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on chin, on right forearm, and on right forefinger. Inquiry is at the instance of the Child Welfare Branch, Education Department. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 3.)

Napier. 9th instant, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 6s. fine and costs for drunkenness, Albert Oliver Sasmg, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., cook, native of Norway, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, American flag and Liberty on left forearm, A.O.S. and star on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 43L, and Photographs, page 14.) /vuZcC /gpfP2q? g Wanganui. 3rd January last; on warrant for theft of a motor-bicycle, value £69, the property of Marks and Botts, cycle agents, William H. Blackier, age twenty-one, height about 5 ft. 7 in., farm labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, curly light-brown hair, blue eyes. Accused obtained the motor-bicycle on a hire-pur-chase agreement, and after paying one instalment sold it to Edward Lucas Thompson for £22i_ssr —A/ /jL

Wanganui. —2Bth ultimo, that a summons for failing to notify his change of address (Defence Act) may be served upon him, Robert Leonard Pickworth, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., bootmaker and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, brown eyes, woman’s head on left forearm. He may be employed on a ship. (See Police Gazette/ 192 CL page 385, mid Photographs, page 57.) t-y&u ff /f / C&iMsiMxf /A/ <?X

Feilding. — l7th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a 'maintenance order for the support of his wife, Emily King, Warwick Street, Charles Clarke King, age forty-two, height 6ft., ex-constable and labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, sallow complexion, brown hair and eyes ; lame on one leg, and uses a walking-stick; usually dressed in a grey suit and cap ; fond of drink and horseracing. Arrears to 15th September last, £9 14s. (j r k^r

Palmerston North.— instant, for theft of an umbrella (recovered), value 155., the property of Mary Duncan, domestic, 6 Holies ton Street, Bliicle Maxwell, alias McMillan, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 5 in., clerk, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, shingled dark hair, blue-grey eyes, slightly projecting front teeth, small face ; dressed in a brown costume with two rows of buttons down front, flesh-coloured stockings, light-brown shoes, and small black hat with an ornament in front, and wears a string of pearls round neck ; powders profusely. Accused stayed with complainant, who lent her the umbrella, which she sold to a dealer for 3s. She may be in possession of a china entree-dish and a small leather suit-case, which have also been stolen. There are other charges pending. She may be identical with Evelyn Lylia McLean, alias Wright, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 712, and Photographs, 1923, page 20. No warrant.

Featiierston. 21st instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for sqven days in default of paying £2 17s. fine anw^osbyj^iywivin^; p mator-car at excessive speed, Leonard 5 ft. 6 in., motor mechanic, aitif' of Nejw^eftu/d, irfe<£ium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, clWin-shavedhin featured; usually dressed in a blue suit ami grey ca // IJy

Wellington. ultimo, for theft of a bicycle (recovered), value £B, the property of Edgar Charles Hollis, clerk, 33 Childers Terrace, William Johnson (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-four, height 5 ft. 9 in., medium build, ruddy complexion, fair hair, wrinkled face ; shabbily dressed in blue trousers and vest, brown coat with double cuff, and brown felt hat. The bicycle was stolen from the Land and Income Tax Offices and sold to a pawnbroker for 15s. by a man of above description. No warrant.

Wellington. —loth instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 ss. fine and costs for playing hazards, Angus Paterson ftlacLeod, age twenty, height 5 ft. 7 in., butcher, native of Scotland, slight build, fresh complexion, curly black hair, brown eyes, crooked nose. See Police Gazette, 1927, page 740 )

Wellington. —On or about the 27th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, H. Vercce, age about fifty- height 5 ft. 10 in., good build, black hair; dressed in a bluish-grey suit; half-caste Maori appearance. Accused obtained £3 from Alfred Lulham, manager, Royal Oak Hotel, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount on the Bank of New Zealand, Te Puke. He may be in possession of a cheque-book on the Bank of New Zealand, Te Aro, Wellington, and he may be identical with Henry Ray Vercae, referred to in Police Gazette, 1923, page 20, and Photographs, 1912, page 61. There are other similar charges pending. . j /// j C &***“#* S'/sft

Christchurch. —3rd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six months in default of paying £137 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, David Weston Mclntosh, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 3 in., labourer and journalist, native of Scotland, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, discoloured teeth, scar on right side of mouth and under chin. (See Police Gazette, 1927.nage 495.)

Christchurch. —Ist instant, for indecent assault on a male, Man (name unknown), age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, fresh complexion, auburn hair; dressed in a navy-blue suit and dark-tan shoes. Accused enticed Cyril Robertson Bradwell (age eleven) into a public telephone cabinet, where he committed the offence. No warrant.

Christchurch. —10th August last, on warrant for theft of 19s. 9d. in money, the property of C. E. Holliss and Company, 347 Colombo Street, Victor Tslshard, age thirty-two, height 6 ft., labourer, fireman, and motor-driver, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair; usually dressed in a dark suit and light-felt hat. Accused was employed by complainant delivering coal and received the sum of 19s. 9d. on terms requiring him to account for or pay the same to his employer, which lie failed to do. There are other charged pending. CLhA&a&d. 7'-/^-^*/

Timaru. — Gilbert Nisbet, absconding from Probation Home, has written from New York (U.S.A.) to his father, and states that he is desirous of returning to New Zealand. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 351.) O'

Dunedin. September last, on warrant for false pretences, Alfred E. Robertson, age about forty, height 5 ft. 7 in., stock-dealer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, sharp features ; usually dressed in a grey suit and grey felt hat; talkative. Accused obtained two cows, a steer, and’a calf, value £l2, from Agnes Duthie, Waihola, by falsely representing that a cheque for payment of same had been posted. The cattle were subsequently sold by Stronach, Morris, and Co., Burnside, on behalf of accused. cr acj-z ag.