PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LIV, Issue 25, 26 June 1929, Page 425

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei. l3th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £6' arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, David Cummings, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and miner, native of New Zealand, medium build, pale complexion, dark hair, large brown eyes, pinched features, scar on right knee, which is injured ; limps slightly. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 212.)

Auckland. 6th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for driving a motor-car in a dangerous manner, Colin Carr, age about twenty-five, height 6 ft., traveller, native of Australia, slight build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes.

Auckland.— llth instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, William David Murray, alias George Green, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, stout build, fair complexion, wavy light-brown hair, hazel eyes. (See Police Gazette, 3929, page 65, and Photographs, 1927, page 78.) ft) fl/ *1 *7 -^9

Auckland. —23rd ultimo, on Warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £43 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Francis Harold Taylor, age about thirty-two, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blueveyes ; frequents racecourses. Cry y ~£Kf .

Auckland. —27th March last, on warrant nor false.pretences, Henry Donald Courts, age about fifty, height 5 ft. 10 in., storekeeper, stout build, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, short grey beard ; usually dressed in a pepper-and-salt coloured suit, black boots, and grey felt hat; unkempt appearance ; fond of drink. Accused obtained £2 from George Sheweiry, grocer, 107 Remuera Road, by means of a valueless cheque on the Bank of New Zealand,/Dargaville. There are other charges pending. d L/f y / 'is# e/> tew

Auckland. —sth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Harold Smallbone, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. Ilf in., lorry-driver, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; tip of left ring-finger injured. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 19,28, page 660, and Photographs, 1925, page 38.) '"VlO hJctfasxJ CM&irrt

Mount Eden. —12th April last, that he may be interviewed regarding* the breaking of five panes of glass in the motorgarage of John W. Andrew and Sons, Symonds Street, Thomas Herbert Skinner, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 6J in., traveller, native of Australia, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue-grey eyes ; bird, scroll, and “ To Mother ” on right upper arm ; bird, heart, snake, and “ Madeline ” on left forearm. He is suspected of having taken some part in breaking the windows referred to. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 239, and Photographs, 1928, page ll.V' j jit

Papatoetoe. 3rd February last, for false pretences, Dunn (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 4 in., medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, clean-shaved; slight impediment in speech; dressed in a faded blue serge suit with slight stripes and grey cap. Accused obtained £1 from Flora Marcella Sadgrove, Manurewa, by falsely representing that his mother was ill in Auckland Hospital. No warrant.

Paeroa. —26th or 27th March last, on warrant for theft of a gramophone, value £lO, the property of the Tirohia School Committee (see Police Gazette, 1929, page 326), C. Bowman. He is probably identical with Percy Sewell, referred to in Police Gazette, 1928, page 148, and 1929, page 326, and Photographs, 1924, page 4. He is also suspected of stealing, on the Bth February last, a bicycle at Kaiti, Gisborne. CfrM&hJ) ‘ZfJ Oyf / ?y()

Hamilton. —19th instant, on warrant of commitment to Hamilton Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 fine and costs for a breach of the Arms Act, Jane Lumbye, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 10 in., married, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, grey hair and eyes. /W 'o/y/og

Tauranga. or about the 28th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Yense Andersen, age about twenty, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair; dressed in a brown suit and motor cap. Accused obtained a motor-bicycle, value £l7 10s., and £27 10s. cash from George Albert Baikie, taxi-driver, Cameron Road, by falsely representing that a certain motor-bicycle which he sold to complainant was his own property, whereas he held it on a hire-purchase agreement from Skeates and White, cycle-dealers, Auckland. He may be in possession of complainant’s motor-bicycle, which is described as follows : A black-enamelled one and three-quarter horse-power 8.5. A., No. 5428, round tank painted green, engine No. 8.4456. n GT-SQ %

Gisborne.— sth instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Norfolk,” R, H. Smith, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., steward, native of England, slight build, pale complexion, clean-shaved; delicate appearance.

Gisborne. —6th instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Piako,” John Samuel Brown, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., fireman, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; clasped hands on right forearm ; Union Jack, flowers/ and bird on left forearm. <2; i Hl3°

• New Plymouth. —l4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Elizabeth Grace Ardern, and five children, Pioneer Road, Moturoa, William Frederick Ardern, age twentynine, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes ; usually dressed in a grey suit and fawn Stetson hat; fond of drink. 4V greeW

Ohakune. 27th August, 1928, that a summons for theft of rabbit-skins (recovered), value £1 155., the property of Lancelot Dornbush, labourer, Ohinewai, may be served upon him, Ernest Walsh, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and tan shoes.

OruNAKE. 27th February last, on warrant for bigamy, George Herbert Whitfield, alias George Whitten, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., farmer and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair turning grey (greyer on right side than on left side), grey eyes, one little finger deformed, clean-shaved; dressed in a blue tweed suit, fawn soft felt hat, and tan shoes ; fond of drink ; smart appearance ; plausible manner. Accused, being married, went through the form of marriage at Opunake on the 27th February last with Florence May Miles. His photograph is filed. (See Police Gazette, 1929 i pages 110, 294, and 374.). 3 -7-^Cf,

Napier. —l7th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Gertrude Mary Gillespie, and three children, Gomer Robinson Gillespie, age twenty-nine, height 6 ft., plumber, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair going bald, grey eyes. / / / J)hstM) TocO /7/ ft/ 3 o .

Hastings. l9th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his two children, Edmund Samuel Smith, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, left thumb missing. Arrears to sth instant, £l4O. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 515.) Sc*

Wanganui. l3th instant, on warrant of commitment, to Wanganui Prison for three days in default of paying £2 fine and costs for theft of a pig, BlJShby William Matthews, alias Pouhipi Wiremu Matthews, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, Maori, strong build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; flower on chest; usually dressed in a grey check smt. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 380.) Sack /0 /r/s>o

Wanganui. loth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his son, William Patrick Farrell, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 3 in., labourer, native of Ireland, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; woman’s head on left forearm, shamrock on back of right hand; fond of drink. Arrears to 26th January last, £IBO 2s. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 122, and Photographs, 1926, page 64.) CtSeK&oj&l (&////?</

Wanganui. l3th instant, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £1 13s. medical expenses and costs for drunkenness, James Walton, alias Robert William Mclntyre, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, brown eyes ; scroll, “ Kia Ora,” and dagger on left forearm; scar over left eye and on nose. (See Police Gazette, 1929,/ page 57.) CUt&Qfcjf t/z.l $$ Wanganui. loth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife and four children, James Patrick McLisky, alias McLiskie, age forty, height 5 ft. 8J in., bricklayer, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, large ears, pointed nose ; fond of drink and dancing. Arrears to 2nd April last, £73 ss. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 189.) OaJv

Wanganui. l3th instant, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £1 13s. medical expenses and costs for drunkenness, George Morton, alias William John Parker, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 6 in., saddler, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes ; scar on right temple and on abdomen. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 349, and Photographs, 1921, page 31.)

Wellington. lßth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, John Kelly, alias Frederick Pratt, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 91 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes ; scar on each leg and on right arm, two scars on head. His license has been cancelled, and his return to the nearest prison is desired. His period of probation expires on the 13th July, 1929, after which no action is to be taken. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 351, and Photographs, 1921, page 26.) (P. 29/812.)

Wellington. l4th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Daniel Joseph Madden Lane, alias David Lambert, ago forty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., driver, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, large nose ; clasped hands, “ True love,” and eagle on right forearm; slight scar on nose and over left eye. His license has been cancelled, and his return to the nearest prison is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 318, and Photographs,' 1912, page 22.) (P. 29/792.) %3/o/‘ 3 / '

Wellington. — l6th instant,, that a summons for fighting in Abel Smith Street may be served upon him, George Moil', age twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 7 in., seaman, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, ginger hair, cleanshaved ; well dressed in a brown suit and shoes and light felt hat turned down in front. /See Police Gazette, 1928. page 650.) /// 2'/%0

Wellington. —l7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £34 10s. arrears due on & maintenance order for the support of his wife, George tssstt, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. 5 in., bootmaker, native of England, strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes ; lump on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 495. and Photographs, page 10.) /6-7-2 Q •

Westport. On the 25th ultimo some person wilfully damaged to the extent of £5 the premises of Bill Rosenberg, licensee Twelve-mile Hotel, Tiroroa, by placing gelignite in a disused lavatory. Suspicion is attached to Sylvester Walsh, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, swarthy complexion, black hair, grey eyes; fond of drink. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted. Any information regarding the offence is to be communicated to the Inspector of Police, Greymoutb..

Greymoutii. —l2th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Marion Pirrie, Blackball, William Pirrie, age forty-nine, height 6 ft. 1| in., labourer, native of Scotland, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, grey eyes ; usually dressed in a dark suit and light-grey cap. Arrears to 6th ultimo, £202 15s. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 39.) /ZaAjwAc/ /y//q£ly-

Kaiapoi. —On the 27th April last a dwelling in Cam Road, the property of Elizabeth Ellen Sherratt, was totally destroyed by fire under circumstances which indicate that the fire was wilfully caused. Any information regarding the offence is to be communicated to the Superintendent of Police, Christchurch.

Christchurch. Charles Witherington, default of fine and costs : His arrest is now desired by the Probation Officer at Kumara for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920). (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 390.) , , . CtHAjyv&d- n-1-

Christchurch. —17th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his two children, Albert Frederick Johnson, age twenty - nine, height 5 ft. 8 in., cook, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair and eyes; scar on right wrist; woman on right forearm. Arrears to 27th ultimo, £3O 17s. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 168.)

Christchurch. —lsth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for failing to notify his change of address (Defence Act), Stuart Arthur Ferguson, age eighteen, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair, round face. , C>~) .„

Christchurch. —l7th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Ada Winifred Newman, Edward William Newman, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., motor-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, flat nose, large mouth, burn-scar on neck; dressed in a navy-blue suit, tan shoes, and light-grey raincoat. Arrears to 15th April last, £ls 3s. 6d.°

Christchurch. 2oth ultimo, on warrant for using obscene language in Moorehouse Avenue, Alexander Francis Robinson, alias McLean, age -eight, height 5 ft. 5| in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, lightbrown hair 1 , grey eyes, large nose; scar on nose, on right side of neck, on left thumb, and on groin; shield and anchor on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 424, and Photographs, 1915, page 13.)

Dunedin. l4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Elsie Victoria Ellis is the mother, George David Sanson Perrin, age about twenty-one, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and motor-driver, native of New Zealand, pale complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved; dressed in a navy-blue suit. /yA

Gore. —27th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Gertrude Giles, domestic, 17 Devon Street, is the mother, Victor Pocklington, age about twentyseven, height 5 ft. 11 in., bootmaker, native of New Zealand, medium build, pale complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, goldfilling in eye-tooth ; well dressed in a navy-blue or dark suit with square-cut coat; slightly stooped ; pigeon-toed. J?/ - A? (j? .

Gore. 3rd April last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Phillip Jeffery Brads®, age about twenty - one, , height 5 ft. 5| in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes ; usually dressed in a grey suit and dark felt hat. A prohibition order was issued against him at Gore on the 3rd September, 1928. His arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 647.) --'Tio /Sy