PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LIII, Issue 37, 19 September 1928, Page 639

PERSONS WANTED.

Vf/-y '-hS K VvZ -^jy Auckland.— A warrant has been issued for the arrest of each of the following Chinese for remaining in New Zealand beyond the period for which a temporary permit was granted : -9th February, 1928 — Ah Wing, age thirty-three ; Kee Sum, age twenty-two Sam Young, age V twenty-two ; M eng Fee, age twenty-two. 4th April, 19^8 — Wong Nam, age twenty. 10th April, 1928—W©ng Deen, age twenty-seven ; Lum Hung, age thirty-six, scar on left side of forehead. 11th April, j 1928— Wong Lip, age thirty-eight, small mole on bridge nose, scar on forehead ; Wong Yow, age twenty-one jCWofig - ' Shun, age twenty-one ; Wong King, age thirty-two ; Leung Hon, age twenty ; ~tLin7Hing" age twenty-seven. sth June, 1928— Wong Sang, age forty ; Young M engJageTwehty—one. 27th August, 1928— Chung Jan, age thirty-nine ; Lok Kow, age twenty-eight; and. -Chan - Wong Loan, age twentyseven. A photograph of each is riled in the (Superintendent’s/' Office, Auckland, , / 'l /o*

'y / \ Auckland. —2oth July last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Edward Robert Powell, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer and jockey, native of New Zealand, thin build, fair complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes. Arrears to 13th July last, £l9B. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 624, and Photographs, 1919, page 55.) / // oA, on O. c?

Auckland. sth instant, on warrant for attempting to leave New Zealand without permission of a Magistrate whilst failing to provide for the maintenance of his child, Harry Cropper, age thirty-one, height 6 ft., clerk, native of England, strong build, dark-brown hair ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and light fawn overcoat. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s Office, Auckland. 0 ->

Auckland. the 6th July last a warrant was issued by Mr. W. R. McKean, Stipendiary Magistrate, for the arrest of Robert William Graham so that he may be brought before the Magistrate and examined with a view to obtaining a reception order under the Mental Defectives Act. Description : Age fifty-two, height 5 ft. 9-J in., labourer and blacksmith, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, .black hair turning grey, brown eyes, three blue spots on left/forearm, scar on right thumb. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 633.)

Auckland. — 19th July last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 9s. fine and costs for failing to attend drill, Sidney ClendOH, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, land, medium build, djirk complexion, dark -brown hair and

Auckland. instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Stanley Abraham Hoffman, alias Alfred Harris, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 64 in., tailor, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar above right elbow, scar and faint tattoo-mark on left forearm. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 546, and Photographs, 1925, page 25.) c)~olQ.

Hamilton. — instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his four children, John Buchanan, alias Pratt, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, red hair, grey eyes, burn-scar on right hand, long nose. Arrears to sth instant, £l6B. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 187.) f Y/VC Y^jS

Hamilton. 7th instant, that a summons for breach of the Arms Act may be served upon him, Ernest Tompkins, age about forty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, strong build, tanned complexion, long face, erect gait, cleanshaved ; star on back of one hand; usually dressed in a blue serge suit and light-grey felt hat; fond of drink. - $ <£-*?<?

Matamata. —David Dewhirst, default of fine and costs : It has been ascertained by the Wellington police that he is identical with David Hodgson Dewhurst, alias Robert Hodgson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 421. He was committed to Porirua Mental Hospital on the 14th instant. / (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 164.) GSUUAjt// /X

Napier. loth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Frederick Charles Miller, age about twenty-one, height 5 ft. 9 in., cowboy, native of New Zealand, strong build, ruddy complexion, curly fair hair, blue eyes, small scar on one side of neck ; dressed in a dark tweed suit or riding-breeches and light tweed coat and cap; a heavy cigarette-smoker ; furtive expression. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 726, and 1927, page 730, and Photographs, 1926, page 97.)

New Plymouth. —l2th instant, on warrant for false pretences, Stanley Roy Montgomerie, alias Montgomery, age twenty-seven, height 6 ft., seaman and tailor, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes, large nose, scar on right middle finger. Accused obtained £225 for the lease of a billiard-saloon from James Cameron, Egmont Street, by falsely representing that he possessed a 4-|-years lease of the saloon and that he had authority to sell. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 427, and Photographs, page 82.)

Napier. May last, for false pretences, L. Williams (name probably fictitious), age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., dark complexion and hair, clean-shaved ; dressed in light flannel trousers, grey light felt hat, and dark-brown overcoat. Accused obtained a lumber jacket, a scarf, a pair of light-grey flannel trousers with “Cox and Co.” on buttons, two pairs of socks, a tie, a belt, and two collars, total value £7 11s., from Cox and Co., clothiers, Hastings Street, by falsely representing that he was L. Williams, of Ensleigh, Havelock North. He may be identical with K. James, referred to in Police Gazette, 1928, page 506. No warrant.

Hastings.— Edward Weeks, idle and disorderly : It has been ascertained by the Wellington police that he may be identical with Leo Drury, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 347. The latter was born in 1899, not “ 1909 ” as recorded in the Police Gazette reference quoted above. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 612.) T-V^T &

Wanganui. 2Bth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, May Waiera Stent, 5 Alexander Street, and four children, Robert William stent, age thirty -four, height 5 ft. 8 in., blacksmith, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, fuzzy black hair, brown eyes, right little finger missing, scar on right wrist and upper arm; quiet manner. He may be accompanied by Kathleen McEadgen, age twentysoven^ heigM 5 im, of Ireland.

Masterton. — llth May last, for false pretences, Miss G. Hunter (name probably fictitious), age about twenty height 5 ft. 3 in., medium build, brown hair and eyes ; wearing a dark-green raincoat and small dull-grey felt hat. Accused obtained a H.M.V. portable gramophone in a black leatherette case, value £ll, from Malcolm Graham Mackay, music- dealer, 46 Queen Street, by falsely representing that she was employed by Mrs. J. Buchanan, Lansdowne. No warrant.

Johnsonville. Albert Lambert, escaping from mental hospital: It has been ascertained by the Kaponga police that he assumed the name Alexander King, and was working on a farm at Kaponga until the 25th ultimo. He is identical with Albert James Lambert, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 334. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 597.) 1 £ __ . sBbZgSL(jl

Wellington. —7th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Charles William Wahle, alias Mcßae, age twenty -five, height 6 ft. \ in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, lightbrown hair, blue eyes, scar on left palm. His license has been cancelled, and his return to the nearest prison is desired. His license expires on the 23rd November next, after which no action is to be taken. (See Police Gazette, 1928, pages 516 and_624, and 1922, page 107.) (P. 28/1420.)

Wellington. — l9th July last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £4 14s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and two children, William Henry Ashmore, age thirtynine, height about 5 ft. 8 in., butcher, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, small burn-scar on one side of face, ring tattooed on one finger, one leg slightly deformed ; dressed in a browncheck suit, -brown shoes, Stetson hat, and green-grey overcoat. Arrears computed to 28th May last. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s Office, Wellington. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 165.)

Wellington. —l4th instant, that he may be compelled to pay £6 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of William Lawrence Mcßandall, in the care of the Education Department, Lawrence Mcßandall, alias Mcßandle, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 5 in., barman and jockey, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, small nose, scar on right side. Arrears computed to sth instant. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 612.)

%*€ V o.'-- ' ' / Greymouth.— l4th instant, that a summons under the Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act regarding the maintenance of his wife, Evelyn Thirlaway, Birtley, Durham, England, may be served upon him, Robert Henry Thirlaway, age thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., butcher, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes, round features ; clean-shaved ; usually dressed in a navy-blue or grey suit and fur-felt hat.

Christchurch. — 13th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his four children in the care of the Education Department, Hiram Cox, alias James Armstrong, age about fortyeight, height 5 ft. 9£ in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes; usually shabbily dressed ; fond of drink. Arrears to 10th instant, £9O. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 197.) - yjgr*

Christchurch. —On or about the 13th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a gramophone (recovered), value £lO, the property of Mary Annie Moyle, teacher, Charles Harvey (name probably fictitious), age about nineteen, height about 5 ft. 4 in., slight build, ruddy freckled complexion, fair hair, thin features ; dressed in a grey suit, tan boots or shoes, and grey overcoat. The gramophone was stolen from the High School, Lyttelton, and sold to a second-hand dealer in Christchurch by a man of the above description. . / ' / As'

Christchurch. — June last, for rape, Rian (name unknown), age about twenty-three, height about 5 ft. . 7 in., slight build, dark complexion and hair; dressed in a grey suit and cap. Whilst Alice Beatrice Thompson, age fifteen and a half, was cycling in Halswell Road accused, who was in a motor-car with another man, dragged her into a paddock, where he committed the offence. No warrant. - 9V§ / - ■ / *

Dunedin. —6th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Annie Worthington, alias Toney Thompson, age fifteen (looks about twenty), height about 6 ft., domestic, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, dark hair and eyes ; wearing a coat, dark-brown felt hat, light stockings, and black satin shoes ; quiet manner ; good appearance. Accused obtained a frock, a coat, a hat, a pair of stockings, and a pair of gloves, value £ll 13s. 10d., from Messrs. Wolfenden and Russell, drapers, South Dunedin, by falsely representing that her employer, Mrs. Shiel, had sent her for the articles. If arrested, she is to be placed in the custody of a Jemale Child Welfare Officer at Dunedin.

Invercargill. —l7th February last, on warrant for theft of a Harley-Davidson motor-bicycle (recovered), value £42, the property of Messrs. Wilson, Fraser, and Tapper, motorgarage proprietors, William Jones, age twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair ruddy complexion and hair, thin face, cleanshaved ; usually dressed in a dark suit, brown shoes, and fancy socks (no hat).