PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LIV, Issue 28, 17 July 1929, Page 483

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. — 2nd instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Thelma Vera Brown, 76 Edendale Road, Baden Hector Brown, age about twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 8 in., kitchenman, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, scar on one upper arm, scars on one thumb, which is stiff; dressed in a navy-blue suit and felt hat. Arrears to 28th ultimo, £33. {J/Uh/jfFcF /(/$ /

Auckland. —Bth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Marion Simpson Turner, 4 Newton Road, John Henry Turner, age thirty-seven, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium- build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a grey suit and felt hat. His photograph is filed.

Auckland. —27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for assault, Mary Vincent, alias Jones, age fifty -three, height 5 ft. 4 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, thin build, fair complexion, fair hair turning grey, thin features. She may be accompanied by Sydney Jones, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 471. PajSd zS7X?aC).

Auckland. —sth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his five children, in the care of the Education Department, John Petiey, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., bushman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; scar over left eye and on left thumb and forefinger. Arrears to 4th instant, £127 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 78, and Photographs, 1926, page 10.) hh* ■

Auckland. — ultimo, on warrant for theft of £ls, the property of Andrew Bishop, tunneller, Roto Ohura, Jack Carrup, age twenty -five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes ; flashily dressed in a light-grey suit, grey felt hat, and grey overcoat. Complainant, who met accused in the Waverley Hotel, accompanied him to a house in Hazlett Street, where they had tea, after which he gave accused £5 to purchase liquor. Accused and Olive Pearson left the house together, the latter returning later to inform complainant that Carrup had been arrested and that it would take £7 to procure his release on bail. Bishop gave her a £lO note for the purpose mentioned, but he subsequently discovered that her statement was false and that he had been defrauded. Pearson has been interviewed and admits the offence. Accused may assume the name Curran. l 3.6-- Y-3Q.

Onehunga. 26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 ss. 4d. fine and costs for disturbing an audience, Norman Eva, age eighteen, height 5 ft. 5 in., jockey, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes. fctvct 'ttjQ/gjQ

Te Kuiti. —29th April last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six weeks in default of paying £l7 10s., balance of' fine and costs for keeping liquor for sale in a proclaimed area, Leslie Duff, age twenty -five, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, lump on left palm ; usually well dressed. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 217.)

Gisborne. — 12th instant, that he may be located and induced to pay to the Health Department £5 Bs. incurred for treatment at King George V Hospital, Rotorua, George Muir, age twenty-eight, bushman, native of New Zealand.

Taumarunui. 3oth May last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £5 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Elizabeth Mallett, Samuel Robert Mallett, age about fifty, height 5 ft. 10 in., drapery salesman and traveller, native of England, medium build, fair complexion and hair ; usually dressed in a grey suit. *

Taumarunui. 2nd May last, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for five weeks and six weeks in default of paying £lB arrears due on maintenance orders for the support of his children, in the care of the Education Department, Frederick Ernest Cartwright, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 9-J-in., labourer, native of New Zealand, good build, fresh complexion, curly dark hair turning grey, grey eyes, large ears ; usually dressed in a grey suit. Arrears amount to £235 7s. 6d., but he is to be released on payment of £lB. (See Police Gazette, 19 page >708.1 &£>/ ijf *

Napier. — Bth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Joyce Shanks, Dannevirke, is the mother, John Summersby, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, tanned complexion, dark hair, brown and blue eyes (different colours), one eye has white circle around iris ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and grey overcoat.. _ Arrears to 15th May last, £ll4s ' fa*., i xW /£/$/■

Taihape.— SMITH and PRANK HAMILL’S premises broken into : It has been ascertained by the Raurimu police that the second described suspect in the notice in Police Gazette, 1929, page 429, is Douglas Symes, age twentysix, height 5 ft. 4 in., medium build, light-brown hair, blue eyes, sharp features, round shoulders ; dressed in a dark tweed suit, cardigan jacket, dark overcoat, and light felt hat. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. . t 3f y~Qtf .

Hastings. —sth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Amy Amelia Haycock, and seven children, Frank James Haycock, age about forty-five, height about 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, brown bushy hair going bald, brown eyes, two moles on forehead, scar on upper lip and on left cheek ; fond of drink. Arrears to 27th March last, £l2 12s. -His photograph is filed. &StAj&<'-zw#oL f -Q.C/

Wanganui. —Bth instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Tasmanian Transport,” Leo White, alias Buck Malone, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., fireman, native of America, strong build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, small moustache; wears a light overcoat ; habitually chews tobacco. He is a prohibited immigrant.

Palmerston North. —On or about the 18th ultimo, for false pretences, J. H. Browne (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark hair, sharp features ; dressed in a dark suit, tan shoes, and dark overcoat (no hat). Accused obtained a pair of fawn art-silk woollen socks, a pair of grey silk cashmere lined socks, and a gentlemen’s plum-coloured National felt hat (size 6|), value £1 175., and £1 3s. cash from Francis Edward Tozer, clothier, Cuba Street, by means of , a valueless cheque for £3, No. A. 88980, on the Bank of New Zealand, Taihape. The blank cheque, with others, was stolen from Gerald Alexander Rotherham’s overcoat, which was in his motor - car at Dannevirke golf-links on the 16th instant. There is another charge pending. No warrant.

Palmerston North. — 27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Palmerston North Prison for two days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for a breach of the Lights on Vehicles Act, Wilfred Coutts Gosnell, age about twenty height 5 ft. 9 in., medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; speaks very slowly ; fond of drink. He has left this Dominion for Ceylon.

Johnsonville. 2oth May last, for escaping from Porirua Mental Hospital, Bert Ransford, age thirty-five (looks fortyfive), height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of Scotland, splay feet; dressed in a dark tweed suit.

Wellington. —3lst May last, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Piako,” D. McLeod, age thirty-seven, trimmer, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes; “ Faith, Hope, and Charity ” on right forearm : crossed flags on left arm.

Q>r>x£ssdyct 3Z-y-#Y & Wellington. —Bth instant, that she may be located with a view to her committal to a home, Malvey Fry, age nineteen, height about 5 ft. 4 in., domestic, native of New Zealand ; wearing a grey coat with fur collar, grey felt hat, and light shoes and stockings. She is pregnant, and is said to be suffering from venereal disease. Inquiry is at the instance of her father, Thomas H. Fry, Motueka, who had her placed in the Salvation Army Home, Owen Street, but she left there on the 9th ultimo. £qZ///q Qf

Wellington. instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Samuel Knight, alias Hunt, alias Cameron, age sixtv-six, height 5 ft. Hi in., .shepherd, eg of England, fresh complexion, grey hair, brown eyes, scars onHefUaipj and on back of shoulders. His license has been cant«‘lled; and his'return to the nearest prison is desired. * (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 494, and Photographs, 1909, page 35.) (P. 29/913.) n

Wellington. 29th May last, on warrant of commitment to Invercargill Prison for two months in default of paying £ll ss. 6d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Beatrice Cannon is the mother, David Murray, 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, 1929, page 425, and Photographs, 1927, page 78.) d-ee-Zb'/Sfi

Nelson. — 26th May last, that a summons for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours may be served upon him, William Ryan, age about seventeen, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, slight build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a blue suit and grey felt hat. '

Nelson. 24th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Nelson Prison for one month in default of paying £34 13s. 4d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Margery Stratford is the mother, Sidney Charles William Thomas, age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, curly black hair, brown eyes: usually shabbilj dressed. Auk g WA?

7 // Christchurch. — 15th April last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for four days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for fighting, Charles Bell, age fortyeight, height 5 ft. 3 in., labourer, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes ; portion of left little finger missing ; star, &c., on left forearm ; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 122.) t&vr&s) Acc/y 2 6//ySo.

Christchurch. — l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for six months in default of paying £64 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Frederick James Ruthberg, age twenty -four, height 5 ft. 11 in., motor-mechanic, native of New Zealand, sallow complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes ; birth - mark on right breast, scar on right ring-finger and thumb. /(See Police Gazette, 1921), page /f^g6

Timaru. Bth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his three children, Gerald McWhirter, alias McDonald, age thirtythree, height 5 ft. 7f in., butcher, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; one left finger deformed. Arrears, £l3B 4s. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 228, and Photographs, page 34.)

Oamaru. —3rd instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Jessie Watson, 6 Wansbeck Street, Archibald Campbell Weir Watson, age forty-five, height 5 ft. Ilf in., rabbiter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; “ Rose ” and “ Mother ” on left forearm ; fond of drink. He is in receipt of a pension from thp Defence Department. His photograph^^fißd^

iff Dunedin. 7th instant, on warrant for assault and robbery, Albert Harris, age twenty - eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, broken nose. Accused, with George McKay Polwarth and Angus McDonald (who have been arrested), assaulted Alexander Main, fisherman, Sawyer’s Bay, and robbed him of a ladies’ silver open-face watch with engine-turned case and flowers on dial, a 9 ct. gold Bernstein watch-chain, and £2 10s. in cash;, total value, £ls 12s. fid. (See Police Gazette, 1929. page 241, and Photographs, 1927, page 52.) £A.-Y-'ZQ

Otautau. —21st May last, on warrant for false pretences, Jack or John Mason, age about twenty-four, height about 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, wavy fair hair- him; eyes, cast in one eye, gold in front teeth ; dressed in plum-coloured trousers, blue serge double-brgasjshole burned in left pocket, tan shoes with pug Coes, and blue nap double-breasted overcoat (no hat). 1 " Accused! p'bfeined £bs frcyli Nelson Jaquiery, labourer, by falsely representing that a motor-bicvcle which he sold to complainant was his own property, whereas he held it on a hire-purchase agreement from Jones Motors, Ltd., Christchurch, the sum of £BB being still owing on it. 1 7/ 3