PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LIV, Issue 11, 20 March 1929, Page 191

PERSONS WANTED.

Warkworth. 2oth January last, on warrant for theft of £1 7s. 6d. (recovered), the property of Alexander John Hatfield, farmer, Waiwera, William Venice Aifkeri, alias William Vanis Aitken, alias William Vanis Foot, age thirtythree, height 5 ft. 6 in., mechanic and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes ; no upper teeth; dressed in a grey suit and cap. Accused, who was employed by complainant, stole the money and left his employment, but was subsequently overtaken on the road and interrogated by his employer, who recovered the money. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 395, and Photographs, 1917, page 5.) G/lA6^Ljtfd. /V.

Auckland. —llth January last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £5 18s. fine and costs for failing to render personal service, Alfred Isaacs, age nineteen, height 5 ft. lb in., printer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, darkbrown hair, hazel eyes, scar under left knee, slight impediment in speech. //^/ S g

\ Auckland.— l2th December last, on warrant for obtaining credit by fraud, Herbert Howard, alias Herbert Handley, age about thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 8 in., painter and decorator, native of Australia,-strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair ; dressed in light trousers and dark coat; plausible manner. Accused obtained'-a six-cylinder five-seater Rugby touring-car, painted green, with Mack guards, curtains fitted in franfei* hiigine numher 14 IfiQSgH, registration number 5135, (yarae £1 ‘Cars, Limited, Broadway, Newmarket, on a tnpef-paympnt agreement, £3O deposit being paid. On the same day he moved from the address supplied to complainants and has disappeared without making any further payments on the car. He may be accompanied by his wife, two young children, and a niece, and he may be identical with Herbert Handley, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 3, and with Herbert Lawrence, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 110. The information in regard to the above charge was laid by the complainants.. .

Auckland. —4th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £9 16s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of Annie Kate Morrison, 25 Aitken Terrace, George Francis Morrison, alias Charles George Morrison, alias James Francis Morrison, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 8 b in., labourer, native of England, medium build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 392, and Photographs, 1919, page 60.) %u*l &3-10-30,

Auckland. —4th ultimo, for indecent exposure, Man (name unknown) age about twenty, medium height, slight build, dark complexion, dark-brown eyes, clean-shaved; dressed in a dark clerical-grey suit and dark-grey felt hat. In St. Stephens Avenue’ accused who was riding a bicycle indecently exposed himself within the view of Daphne Mabel Harris, 15 Ayr Street, Parnell. No warrant.

Auckland.- instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Thomas Alfred Better!!!, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., agent, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. His arrest is desired. HSee Police Gazette, 1928, page 734.) O' PcjS’iCi

Putaruru. —12th instant, that he may be induced to maintain his wife, Helen Cowie, 52 Dunn Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland, and child, Edwin Cowie, age about thirtytwo, height about 5 ft. 8 in., cook and labourer, native of Scotland, good build, fresh complexion, fair hair ; usually dressed in a blue suit and shoes. His photograph is filed. He was last heard of at, Auckland on the 18th December last.

Motu. 2nd January last, that a summons for obscene language. may be served upon him, William McPhee, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, scars on left leg ; fond of drink. . f //<■

Taumarunui. —2nd ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding the non-payment of his railway fare from Frankton to Taumarunui, George Wilson, alias Henderson, age seventeen, height 5 ft. 3 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, fair hair, brown eyes. He may be in possession of a pair of grey trousers, grey coat, tennis shoes, and a gold stud, which he borrowed from his employer, Phillip Devereaux Smith, sawmiller, Tunetunekote, stating that he desired to go to Taumarunui to buy some clothing and would return the borrowed articles, together with 10s. which he also borrowed, on the following Monday. /J2Q

Wairoa. — January last, on warrant of commitment to Wairoa Prison for twenty-one days in default of paying £4, balance of fine for theft, Vernon Winfield Higgins Linkhorri, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and shepherd, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, woman on right upper arm, crossed hands and heart on right forearm ; dressed in gabardine riding-breeches, light-grey sports coat, and wide-brimmed fawn left hat. He is the subject of a prohibition order. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 19, and Photographs, 1922, page 44.) /0 *0 *<3 y,

New Plymouth. 27th October last, for false pretences, Woman (name unknown), age eighteen, height 5 ft. 3 in., medium build, dark complexion, full face ; wearing a black silk coat and maroon felt hat with small brim. Accused obtained a turquoise-blue taffeta silk evening-frock with short sleeves (braces from shoulders to waist in front, floral design in front which enlarges towards bottom of frock), value £3 7s. 6d., from Archibald McHutchinson, outfitter, Devon Street, by falsely representing that she had been sent for the dress by Mrs. Robertson, 99 Hine Street. No warrant.

New Plymouth. 2lst December last, for false pretences, Mrs. Oliver, age about forty, height 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, fair complexion, dark hair ; dressed in a cream frock. Accused obtained a ladies’ thin white straw hat with fairly wide brim (edged with velvety material, two round flowers of velvet material on right side, value £1 2s. 6d.), from Ida Helen Barnard, milliner, Devon Street, by falsely representing that her husband was employed in the Post-office, and that she lived in Brougham? Street. No warrant.

Hawera. —l4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Olive Rita Wills, Hunter Street, and three children, Raymond Thomas George Wills, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 11 in., farmer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair going bald, blue eyes ; dressed in a dark-grey suit, black overcoat with belt, and grey cap. He may be accompanied by a woman who gave the name Mrs. Holmes, and he may be driving a motor-car, No. 16-201. CihhSMM

Hastings, 13th instant, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for twenty-eight days, in default of paying £6 7s. fine and costs for negligently driving a motor-vehicle, Richard Corcoran, alias Thomas Martin.Corcoran, age twentyseven, height 5 ft. 7 in., hotel porter and labourer, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, scars on left upper arm ; dressed in a blue suit and soft felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 329, and Photographs, page 51.)

Hastings. 27th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Robert Shiel, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 10 in., painter and labourer, native of England, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, large pointed nose, thin features, flag and hands on left forearm. Arrears to 9th January last, £32 ss. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 625.)

Huntervllle. —9th January last, for false prerences, Jack Lilburn (name probably fictitious), age about forty-seven, height 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, dark complexion, black hair turning grey, clean-shaved, scar on ' back of right hand ; dressed in a blue suit and felt hat; good appearance. Accused obtained £5 from Bernard F. Mitchell, traveller, 265 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, by falsely representing that he was Jack Lilburn of Hunterville, and that he owned 17,000 acres of land in that district. No warrant.

Wanganui. —sth instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Vida Elvene Cameron, 27 Somme Parade, Donald Charles Cameron, age twenty -six, height 5 ft. 10 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair, weak brown eyes, cleft in chin, limps slightly and wears size nine boot on one foot and size six on the other; dressed in a light-grey suit with double-breasted coat, and light felt hat, and wears tortoise-shell pince-nez ; quiet manner; good address. He wrote to his wife stating that he intended lea ving New Zealand. His photograph is filed, i ... n r 0 n /.

Waipukurait. —lßth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, D. Campbell, alias Stewart, alias A. Wallace, age about fortyseven, height 5 ft. 8 in., fair complexion, ginger moustache ; dressed in light - brown suit. Accused obtained £1 from Annie Beatrice Meinung, Boardinghouse-keeper, by means of a valueless cheque for £2 os. fid. which he tendered in payment of £1 for board. He also/cashed another valueless cheque at Takapau. Qq2- /7/

Palmerston North. —llth December last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £3O 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Emily Jane Turvey, Frank Frederick Turvey, age fifty-eight, height 5 ft. 10-Jin., bricklayer and labourer, native of England, slight build, sallow complexion, black hair turning grey, brown eyes, lump on right cheek, scar on right wrist, long features, long ginger moustache. (See Police Gazette, 1923, page 689.) . / / a*u»£r *'/»/*/

Eketahitna.— l2th .instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for driving a motor-vehicle without a license, Charles James Hickling, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., baker, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a grey suit, light felt hat, and tan shoes ; lisps. There is also a summons for a breach of the Licensing Act to be served upon him. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 128.)

Wellington. sth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Arthur Robert King, age -eight, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, curly black hair, brown eyes, right thumb deformed, scars on chest; usually dressed in a blue suit, felt hat, and navy-blue overcoat. Arrears to 14th January last, £3. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 665.) . / /V

Wellington. lßth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom .Beatrice Allerby is the mother, Horace Randal Bishop, age about twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., motor mechanic, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion and hair, hazel eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit; speaks quickly ; frowning expression ; quiet manner. Arrears to 28th January last, £24 10s.

Wellington. —4th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, James Perry Rice, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 11 in., confectioner, native of New Zealand, good build, pale complexion, dark hair turning grey and going bald, clean-shaved, large mouth, gold-filled upper teeth; usually dressed in a brown suit (no hat). He may be identical with man of same name referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 499. Arrears to 25th January, last £34. d A/ - A'C/

Wellington. —6th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Peter Trestcn, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 7f- in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, growth on back of neck. ALk

Wellington. 24th January last, that proceedings for failing to register a double-barrel breech-loading shot-gun may be instituted against him, Donald De Wet Rucker, veterinary surgeon, native of America. He arrived at Wellington from San Francisco on the 14th January last, and was granted a permit, No. 2671, to bring the shot-gun into New Zealand. As he said he was leaving for Auckland next day he was instructed to register the weapon there, but he has failed to do so.

Wellington. —llth ultimo, that proceedings for failing to register a -22 calibre Savage rifle may be instituted against him, Robert Malcolmson, age twenty-four, farm hand, native of Ireland. He arrived at Wellington from Sydney on the 29th January last, and was granted a permit, No. 2678, to bring the rifle into New Zealand, and he was instructed to have it registered within seven days. Registration has not been effected.

Wellington. —lsth instant, on warrant for false pretences, G. Payne (name probably fictitious) ; dressed in a black serge or worsted suit, greyish-fawn soft hat, blue-grey mottled tie, one upper tooth missing and other teeth discoloured. Accused obtained £lO from James Smith (Limited), furnishers, &e., Manners Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £SO on the National Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, which he tendered in payment for furniture, value £4O. The furniture was sent to the address given by him—64 Upland Road, Wellington — it was found that he rented the house, but never occupied it. There are other similar charges pending. On the Bth instant he opened an account at the National Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, in the name of G. Payne, depositing £25, and was supplied with a cheque-book, Nos. V. 14041-14064. Between the Bth and 15th he drew two cheques on his account for £lO and £l4 45., payable to self. He rented an office in Lambton Quay and circularized several business firms to the effect that he was commencing business in Wellington as a financial agent, trading under the name of Messrs. G. Payne and Sons, financial agents. He may continue his fraudulent operations in other towns, or he may endeavour to , leave this Dominion. The photograph of Henry Lloyd, alias Alfred Apps, referred to in Police Gazette, .1929, page 137, and Photographs, 1926, page 36, has been identified as that of the accused.

Christchurch. —llth instant, on warrant for failing, to maintain his wife, Margaret Evelyn Sprott, 38 Garden, Road, Fendalton, Herbert Myles Sprott, age twenty-six, height 6 ft. 2 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair going bald, blue eyes, large nose ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit.

" Christchurch. —lsth instant, that he may be compelled to maintain his child in the care of the Education Department, Albert Campbell, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of Australia, fair complexion, brown hair and eyes, spot on one eye, small scar on bridge of nose ; tattooed on arms. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 616.)

Christchurch. 4th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Edith Clarke, Frederick Charles Rhode Clarke, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 84 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, brown eyes, scar on left wrist, on left forefinger, on back of left hand, and on one shin; usually dressed in gabardine trousers, sports coat, light felt hat, and tan boots; frequents hotels, racecourses, and billiard saloons. Arrears to 14th January last, £2l 13s. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 65.) C%sv*Ji^/s>oL

Christchurch. 26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £l6 13s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Agnes Eva Kelliher, 184 Hazeldean Road, James Lawrence Kelliher, age about forty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue small eyes, broad nose, thin matures, scar on forehead; dressed in a grey suit, grey felt hat, and brown shoes ; slightly stooped. He is to be released on payment of £8 3s. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 613.)

Christchurch. 24th December, last, on warrant for being a rogue and vagabond (imposing on private individual), Roy Francis, age about thirty-three, height about 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, slight build, pale complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, no upper teeth, small face; dressed in a dark tweed suit (trousers different material from coat). Accused, who represented himself to be a brass-plate cutter, obtained a loan of £2 from Charles John Morrison, director, Morrison and Morrison, Ltd., in consideration of which he agreed to cut the firm’s name on a brass plate. He subsequently obtained 15s. to purchase the plate, and has disappeared.

Hampden. —lßth ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Hugh Robert Flack, alias Robert McPherson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 142, and Photographs, 1928, page 83. His arrest is desired. There is also a charge of false pretences. pending against him at St. Andrew’s. (See also Police Gazette, 1929, page 33.) .

Palmerston. — 25th ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Ivan Walter William Hanning, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 84 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, fair hair, brown eyes ; usually well dressed in a blue-serge or grey suit and grey felt .hat. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 171.)

Gore. — or about the 15th August, 1928, on warrant for theft of a mare (recovered), value £2O, the property of George Whittingham, brewer, Gore, John or Jack Latham", age about forty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., hawker and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, light - hair turning grey, grey eyes ; usually dressed in a dark suit and light felt hat; fond of drink. Accused borrowed the. mare about one year and a half ago and subsequently sold her to John Ford, Otahuti, without permission from the owner.