PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LIII, Issue 10, 14 March 1928, Page 183

PERSONS WANTED.

W manga rei. —lst instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mabel Cummings, Kamo, and children, David Cummings, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., miner and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, pale complexion, dark hair, large brown eyes ; scars on right knee, which is injured ; pinched features ; dressed in a grey suit and black felt hat; walks with a slight limp. Arrears to 28th ultimo, £l9 15s.

Auckland.— Henry Edward Laverty, forgery: The remaining four money-orders stolen by accused from Clevedon Postoffice were each forged for £4O, and paid at Melbourne (Australia) on the Ist December last. On each order the remitter

was shown as “J. Gore,” and the payee “H. Gore.” The writing is identical with that on the money-orders forged at Auckland. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 147.)

Auckland. 3rd ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Stanley Hoffman, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 8 in., tailor, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes ; scar between eyes, on back of neck, on right upper arm, and on left forearm ; anchor on left forearm. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 110, and Photographs, page 25.) -, /ft y—? 4 -

Auckland.— lsth October last, on warrant for trespass on Epsom Trotting-course, Joseph Augustus Cleary, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and flax-mill hand, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, hazel eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 47.) if .

Auckland.— Alan Alfred Beehre, failing to maintain : It has been ascertained -by/ the Whangarei Police that his correct height is about sJs£/3in., and that he is supposed to be employed hit a motor mechanic in a garage at Sydney (Australia). (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 863.) Qz?

Auckland. 2Bth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Bernard Brummell Gordon Wildermoth, alias Roy Wildermoth, age thirty-six, height sft. 6 in., printer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on left palm. Arrears to 28th ultimo, £ls 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 62, and Photographs, 1925,/ page 70.) s- o _ /o A

Auckland. — ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Catherine Howlett, Horatio Kowlett, age about forty, height 5 ft. 9 in., bushman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair or fresh complexion, fair hair; dressed in a dark suit and soft felt hat. Arrears to 9th November last, £ll. & ff/ J y 7

Auckland.4th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £lO ,10s. arrears due on a maintenance r order for the support of his wife, Richard Mace Durham, alias Robert Durham, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., hairdresser, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. Arrears computed to 14th December last. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 778, and Photographs, page-20.) /X/ffo

Hamilton.7th instant, that he may be interviewed regarding the whereabouts of a 12-bore single-barrel breech-loading shotgun, No. 196732, makers H. and R. ; a -22 Winchester rifle, No. 274415 ; and the certificates of registration of same, Nos. 91505 and 91506, issued at Hamilton, 27th January, 1921, Arthur Willis, age fifty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., farmer, native of New Zealand, dark complexion, grey hair, darkbrown eyes, clean-shaved, thin features ; usually dressed in a dark-grey suit; . slightly stooped. He may be identical with man of same name referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 143.

New Plymouth.— Joseph Burke and Frederick Hayward, theft: These offenders may be one and the same person, whose correct name is thought to be Frederick Blake, alias “ Cockney ” Blake. He was last heard of at Christchurch in December, 1927, and his description is as follows : Age thirtyseven, height 5 ft. 6 in., miner and hotel hand, native of England, dark complexion and hair, thick lips, fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1927, pages .668, 700, and 730.) Z_— / ft-4f f f / rfz

Raetihi. — lst ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Elizabeth Ellen Russell, Duncan Street, Walter Gurney Russell, age about fifty-five, height 5 ft. 10in., tobacconist, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh fair complexion, grey hair and “eyes, broken nose ; usually dressed in a grey suit; fond of billiards and horse-racing. His photograph is filed in the Inspector’s office, Wanganui.

Natter, —sth instant, that he may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of his sister, Vera M. South, in Auckland Receiving Home, Stephen John South, age twenty-seven, height about 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dafck hair.

Hastings. — loth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for three 'days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours, John Thomas, age about forty-five, height about 5 ft, 9 in., -contractor, strong build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey; usually dressed in a blue suit.

Palmerston North. — Ist ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £4 13s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and child, Robert Sutherland Taylor, alias John Peach, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., shearer and chimneysweep, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, brown eyes, ginger moustache, tip of right forefinger missing ; usually dressed in a dark suit and dark felt hat; drags right leg when walking. Arrears computed to 7th November last. There are also two summonses to be served upon him. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 713.)

. Lower Hutt. sth instant, that two summonses for breaches of the Licensing Act may be served upon him, Ivan Grant, age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., hotel porter, sharp features, scars on face. C- . .

Wellington.sth instant, that he may be compelled to maintain Jack Dyas, in the care of Education Department, Richard Edward B. Dyas, age thirty-four, height 6 ft., taxidriver, native of France, stout build, fresh complexion, curly dark-brown hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved, bird on right forearm ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit, grey cap, and tan boots, and wears a returned soldier’s badge. Arrears to 21st November last, £9.

Wellington.— instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife and child, Harry Christopher Stuart, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 6f in., seaman and window-cleaner, native of England, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, large ears ; mole on back, dot on back of left hand. Arrears to 30th January last, £l6B. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 774.)

Wellington. —7th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Madeline Edna Freeman Simpson, Ngahauranga, and child, George Edward Simpson, alias George Frederick Simpson, age thirty-one, height 6 ft., seaman and labourer, native of Canada, good build, fair complexion, auburn hair turning grey, scar on left forearm ; dressed in a brownish-green suit, brown shoes, and fancy socks. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 188, and Photographs, page 38.)

Wellington. —27th ultimo, on warrant for arriving in New Zealand earlier than two years after the termination of a sentence of two years’ imprisonment served in Bathurst, Australia, for theft, Cyril Brownley, alias Wilson, alias George Bailey, age twenty-nine, height sft 11/ in., diver’s mechanic, native of Tasmania, dark, complexion, brown, hair and eyes ; dressed in a dark suit, dark-grey overcoat, and horn-rimmed glasses (See N.S.W. Police Gazette, 1927, page 580, and Photo-book, 109/283.) / / ~ •i/H

Wellington.—2nd instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £42 15s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his three children, Joseph Edward Knox, age forty, height 5 ft. 8 in., upholsterer, native of New Zealand, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes, scar on upper lip, on chin, on neck, and on right palm ; mole on right cheek; portion of left middle finger missing. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 598.)

Christchurch. — 17th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six months in default of paying £62 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Nancy Hester Mitchell, Charles Edward Mitchell, age thirty, height 5 ft. 10 in., storeman, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, mole on right side of forehead and on left cheek, scar on right elbow ; usually dressed in a grey suit and navy-blue overcoat with velvet collar. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 843.)

Christchurch.— l9th October last, for false pretences, Woman - (name unknown), age about forty - five, height 5 ft. 7 in., strong build, dark complexion and hair; well dressed, and wore a brown fur coat. Accused obtained a Ruby tennis racquet, cover, and press, and a pair of tennisballs, value £5 35., from Ashby, Bergh, and Co., merchants, by falsely representing that they were for Mrs. J. T. Macdonald, iHo warrant.

Christchurch. — 10th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a ladies’ dark-red velour overcoat, grey fur collar and cuffs, one button on front, belt from sides to front, lined with darkblue or purple material; and a ladies’ gold wristlet watch, black ribbon wrist-band with gold buckle, dents round rim : total value £7 10s., Joyce Odell, alias SadieSowden, age seventeen (looks older), height 5 ft. 3 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, stout build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes. Whilst employed at the North Beach Cafe, New Brighton, accused stole the articles from Marjorie Taylor, a waitress also employed there. She may be identical with Joyce O’Dell, referred to in Police Gazette, 1928, page 43. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 872.) CV&x&qMS

Christchurch. —2nd instant, on warrant for failing to provide for the maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, Cecil Henry Cairns, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. in., motordriver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, light-blue eyes ; usually dressed in a navyblue suit. Complainant Rhoda Bailey, 128 Kilmore Street. ClAhJL'zJzjL UL/(oJOX.

Oamarit. —On or about the 27th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a £5 note, the property of Albert Reuben Wells, labourer, Papakaio, Andrew Trainer, age twenty height sft. 8 in., labourer and painter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, scar on right elbow, frond of drink. Accused, with complainant, occupied a hut from which he stole the money. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 104, and Photographs, page 16.)

Dunedin. —12th January last, on warrant for theft of £2l 18s. 10d., the property of the Dunedin City Corporation, John McMillan, age thirty-four, height about 5 ft. 4 in., meterreader, native of Scotland, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes ; usually dressed in a brown suit and cap ; fond of drink. Accused, who was employed reading electriclight meters for the Corporation, received the above amount from various persons, and failed to account for it to his employers.

Dunedin. —12th January last, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 2s. (id. fine and costs for drunkenness, Charles Woodward, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., bricklayer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, scar on right eyebrow. CtVM&iL «b-P'3.Q

Invercargill.lßth January last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Alfred William Thornhill, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer and flaxcutter, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh tanned complexion, dark . hair, blue eyes, scar on upper lip, cast in left eye, flat feet; usually dressed in a shabby suit and felt hat. Arrears to 11th January last, £l3 10s. 'f?o

Invercargill.—2sth January last, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, John Oliver, age thirty, height 6 ft. 1 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes; usually dressed in a grey suit and grey felt hat; quiet speech. Complainant, Agnes Winifred Wilcox, Kennington. f n