PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LIV, Issue 27, 10 July 1929, Page 471

PERSONS WANTED.

WitANGAKEi. Between the Ist June, 1928, and 12th ultimo, on warrant for theft of £l3 Bs. 10d., the property of Philip White Gillingham, butcher, Maungakaramea, Leslie Louis Robertson, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 8 in., butcher, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and brown soft felt hat; fond of drink ; posted as 2nd Lieutenant, New Zealand Territorials. Accused received from Mrs. Forbes the above-mentioned amount on terms requiring him to pay it to complainant, but he fraudulently omitted so to do. There are other charges pending. £U\>u&srf3ct

Whangarei.—24th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Frederick A. Brydon, age thirty-two, height o ft. 8 in., labourer and farmer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh freckled complexion, auburn hair going bald, blue eyes, small pointed nose, thick lips dressed in a dark suit, tan boots, and felt hat; fond of drink. Accused obtained goods, value £l, and £l4 cash from Henry Wilson, draper, Cameron Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £ls. OMnateyi zy- y-

Auckland. 22nd May last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Annie Mildred Searle, William SearlS, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 2 in., wharf labourer and dealer, native of Australia, stout build, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes, three cysts on back of head, left thumb crashed ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and grey cap! Arrears to 17th May last, £6. '' ' .

, Auckland. Between the 26th and 29th April last, for theft of carpenter’s tools (recovered), value £l3 175., the property of Wilfred Getley, 18 Kingsview Road, Mount Eden, Joe Henry Lees (name probably fictitious), age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, black hair. The tools were stolen from underneath a dwelling at Point Chevalier and sold to a second-hand dealer / by a man of the description given.

Auckland. —Bth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Claude Boland Aitken, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 91 in., farmer, native of New Zealand, medium .build, fresh , complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar on right side of abdomen and above right knee, right little toe missing ; dressed in a light-grey suit. Accused obtained £3 from Hilda Annie Jebb, boardinghouse-keeper, Symonds Street, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount. There are other charges pending. (See PM ice Ga^tt^,^^9^pag^39B.)

Auckland. —11th April last, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month on each in default of paying £B4 11s. 3d. arrears due on maintenance orders for the support of his children in the care of the Education Department, John Reid, age thirty - eight, height 5 ft. 5f in., fish-curer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, scar on right forefinger. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 172, and Photographs, 1921, page 31.) <&r

Auckland. 27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for assault, Sydney Jones, age fifty, height 5 ft. 9 in., farmer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, dark - brown hair, brown eyes. He may be accompanied by Mrs. Vincent,/and he may assume the name Bonington. iN f

Auckland. 2sth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of Clarice White, Lawrence Herbert White, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., bushman, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes; usually dressed in a grey suit and grey soft felt hat; a quarter-caste Maori. Arrears to sth April last, £ls 12s. I

Auckland. 2Bth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Cecilia Mary Johnston, James Johnston, age forty-three, height about 5 ft. 8 in., steward, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on nose and on left cheek; heart in wreath and star on right forearm, heart and five dots on left hand; impediment in speech. Arrears to 18th May last, £223 15s. His photograph is filed. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 385.) . /[yssi

Auckland. 24th April last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £9 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, George Williams, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair fuming grey, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a blue serge suit and grey felt hat.

Auckland. —9th April last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £6 12s. fine and costs for recklessly driving a motor-car, Edward Alexander Kruger, age twenty - eight, height 5 ft. 54 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes ; ship on right forearm, scar on left wrist, tip of right forefinger, missing. He is also wanted on another warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 10s. 6d. fine and costs. (See Police Gazette, 1917, page 442.) f 1

Auckland. 23rd April last, on warrant for theft of £2 3s. 6d., the property of Jacob Harris, dairyman, Takapuna, Charles Logan Pye, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 8 in., farmer and milkman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, mole on right forearm. Accused, who purchased a milk-round from complainant, was verbally authorized to collect on the round accounts owing to Harris. Several such accounts were paid to him, and he failed to deliver the money to complainant. When arrested he is to be interviewed regarding other similar charges. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 7, and Photographs, page 10.)

Otahuhu. 4th May last, for false pretences, H. H. Morrison (name probably fictitious), age about thirty - three, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, dark complexion and hair. Accused obtained a bottle of whisky and £6 16s. 6d. cash from Eliza Seymour Rae, hotelkeeper, by means of a valueless cheque for £7 10s. No warrant.

Waihi.3rd instant, for escaping from the police lock-up, Albert Stanley Parsons, age thirty -two, height 5 ft. 4 in., bootrepairer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair going bald, brown eyes, no front teeth, scars on back of left hand; dressed in a dark-grey suit, fawn cardigan jacket, and grey felt hat; unkempt appearance. He was serving a sentence of seven days for assault when he escaped. ObWuy&fi&jk t

Stratford. 2sth May last, for forgery and uttering, Man (name unknown), age about thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 7 in., strong build, fair completion, short nose, broad features, clean-shaved ; dressed in a cTsSfk tweCd/Suit and cap ; Scotch accent. ( Accused forgedsignature “ E. F. Hextall ” to a cheque for £l4 ss. and uttered it to Douglas William Thomas, manager, Melbourne Clothing Co., in payment for two shirts, receiving £l3 16s. Bd. f cash. The cheque was stolen from the cheque-book of Earle Frederick Clay Hextall, school-teacher; and accused may be identical with John Mason, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, pages 390 and 408. No warrant.

Napier. —lst instant, that he may be compelled to maintain his three children, William Joseph Fox, alias John B. King, alias John Blake Keenan, age thirty-sis:, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and ploughman, native of New Zealand, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, tip of left forefinger missing. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 359.) . /, / ///'//&/

Dannevirke. 2oth April last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Olive Theresa Haynes, Toi Flats, Thomas William Haynes, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale. complexion, darkbrown hair turning grey, grey eyes, clean-shaved; one leg (supposed right) has been fractured and is shorter than the other, which causes him to limp slightly; the foot of the injured leg is turned slightly inwards, and the shin-bone is deformed; small hole in breast - bone ; left - handed; well dressed; fond of drink, gambling, and horse-racing. His photograph is filed. /ZfrityOjjcQ

Wellington. —l3th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month on each in default of paying £9 10s. arrears due on maintenance orders for the support of his wife and child, James Spencer Check, age about forty-five, height 5 ft. 4 in., bricklayer, native of New Zealand, sallow complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved ; usually dressed in dark trousers and grey coat and vest; left foot may be deformed. PfZrJi /£

Wellington. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for twenty-one days in default of paying £3, balance of fine and costs for assault, Harold BeggS, age twenty-five, height 6 ft. Of in., native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes, scar below left eye and on left fore and little fingers. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 401.)

Wellington. —29th ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Ruapehu,” Robert Charles Wilkins, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., trimmer, native of England, fair complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on right arm. He may be identical with man of same name deferred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 263. . , .. /c „ OrW<^P/3c>

Wellington .---13th ultimo, for theft of a rug (recovered), value £4, the property of Frank Coleman Cantor Myers, 96 Hobson Street, George McDonald (name probably fictitious), age about thirty, height 5 ft. 5 in., plasterer, slight build ; dressed in a dark suit and light-grey cap. The rug was stolen from a motor-car in Hunter Street, and sold to a second-hand dealer by a man of the description given. No warrant.

Wellington. ultimo, on warrant for theft of a kit of carpenter’s tools (recovered), value £lO, the property of George William Maxted, carpenter, 39 Molesworth Street, J. H. Cameron (name probably fictitious), age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 74 in., plumber and labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, left little finger crooked ; dressed in grey trousers, blue coat, and Blucher boots. The tools were stolen from a building at Kelburn, and sold to a second-hand dealer. Accused is probably identical with Duncan Morton Cameron, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929,/page 40C and Hiotographs, 1928, page 79, as his photograph and that of Charles Moreland, also referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 414, have been identified as those of two men who were working at the building from which the tools were stolen, and Moreland also may have been implicated in the offence, but a warrant has not beemhssued for his arrest. , feHMAvaK-d X /_ /„ _ A?-//--2,0

/ H/q/'t f / • Wellington. —sth ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Norfolk,” H. Day, seaman.

Wellington. —loth ultimo, for theft of a rug (recovered), value £4, the property of James Alexander Tiki Stevens, 14 Durham Street, George Mitchell (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build ; wearing light - coloured trousers, dark - grey overcoat, and light cap. The rug was stolen from a motor-car, and sold to a second-hand dealer by a man of the description given. No warrant.

Wellington. On or about the 27th March last, on warrant for theft of £1 55., the property of Smith, Wylie, and Co., company promoters, 115 Lambton Quay, George R. Gray, age about twenty -four, height' about-5 ft. 7 in., canvasser and salesman, good build, medium complexion and hair. Accused, who was employed by the complainant firm selling bonds in Taranaki, received the above amount from Richard John Steele on terms requiring him to account for it to his employers, but fraudulently omitted so to do. There are other charges pending. . aMto-fcz /i/<* sv.

Wellington. instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Samuel Rattray, alias Paul, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 9,1 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, large nose; pierced heart on left forearm, scar on bridge of nose. The license has been cancelled, and his return to the nearest prison is desired. His period of probation expires on the 13th October, 1929, after which no action is to be taken. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 206, and Photographs, 1925, page 83.) (P.29/874.)

Kaikoura. —2nd instant, on warrant for breaking and entering the dwelling of Bertram Lewis Edwin Tapp, labourer, Goose Bay, and stealing therefrom a dark leather wallet, “ P. Barker ” scratched on fastener, a pair of -grey tweed trousers, size 4, and £lB 10s., David Swift, age about twentyfive, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, medium build, freckled complexion, auburn hair ; wearing a blue overcoat and light cap. The photograph of David Swift, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 262, and Photographs, 1926, page 11, has been identified as that of accused. CdMMiied &/0/2Q

Christchurch. —26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for failing to attend drill, Trevor Scholefield innes, age sixteen, height 5 ft. 6 in., shop assistant, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes ; dressed in a dark-green suit with short trousers. Paid.. 3 ? /o - -:;5

Christchurch. — V. Berry, false pretences : It hj*s been ascertained by the Christchurch police thfit accused is identical with George William Thomas, alias Grey, &c.,: referred to in Police Gazettfe, 1928, page" 770, and- Photographs, 1924, page 47. (See Police Gazette, 1928,, page/851.) u s *,. V/z/* ? .

Christchurch. l9th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Addington Prison for two days in default of paying 12s. 3d. costs for being an idle and disorderly person, Mary Catherine Smith, alias Kitty Andrews, age -two, height 5 ft. 6f in., prostitute, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, left little finger crooked, scar over left eye. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 435.)

Christchurch. 27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £213 19s. 9d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, Percy Carpenter Turner Burns, age thirtyfive, height 5 ft. 9 in., motor salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, light-blue eyes, diamond in one upper front tooth; dressed in a dark suit and light felt hat. n-y-ao'

Christchurch. —29th March last, that a summons for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours may be served upon him, Samuel Mcßea, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, clean-shaved.

Christchurch. 29th March last, that a summons for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours .may be served upon him, Richard John Messenger, age about fifty, height 6 ft., labourer, slight build, dark complexion and hair, clean-shaved ; shabbily dressed.

Christchurch. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for 6 months in default of paying £343 15s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and children, William Alfred Burgess, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., motor-driver, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, thick lips.

Christchurch. —17th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Thomas Shadbolt, age twenty-two, height 6 ft., labourer, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and tan boots or shoes. Arrears to 14th January last, £.62 165. d0.

Christchurch. —19th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for two days in default of paying 15s. costs for being illegally on premises, Ernest Cleary, age fortyfive, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, slight build, dark hair and moustache ; dressed in a blue suit and felt hat. y- Jr' <3 O

/ r Dunedin. —27th May last, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for three months in default of paying £127 14s. 6d., arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his. wife, Elizabeth Agnes Evans, Thomas Leslie Evans, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 7 in., draper and plasterer, native of Australia, slight build, fresh complexion, • brown hair, grey eyes, large nose; usually dressed in a light-grey suit and felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 27.)

Dunedin. 7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 fine and costs for theft, William John Duggan, alias Dougan, age forty-three, height 6 ft., labourer, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes; dancing-girl on right forearm, skipping-girl on. left forearm; usually dressed in a brown suit. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 402, and Photographs, 1927, page 82.)'