PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LV, Issue 7, 19 February 1930, Page 137

PERSONS WANTED.

Avondale. — Harry Ray Vercoe, false pretences : A warrant has been issued at Whangarei for his arrest for obtaining £5 from Cyril Powell, hotelkeeper, by falsely representing that he was transacting business in connection with Maori land, and gave complainant a demand draft for £5 on the Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, which he cashed. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 125, and Photographs, page 61.) a 373 y1-0

Auckland. —7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £941 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Gladys Margaret McMahon, 121 Crammer Road, Michael McMahon, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 8| in., musician and motor-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, scar on right side of head. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 693.) ft) f 6)

Auckland. —lßth December last, that a summons for disorderly behaviour in Karangahape Road may be served upon him, Edward Sterling, age about nineteen, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand ; usually wears a grey sports coat.

Auckland. 9th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Lydia Wood (ne'e Cooper) is the mother, Harry Sherborne, alias Sherwin, age about forty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., carpenter and bus-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left hip and on each shoulder, left leg has been broken ; usually dressed in a brown or navy-blue suit, brown shoes, and grey felt hat. Arrears to 18th October last, £27 17s. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 65.). ,

Auckland. Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for driving a motor-car without lights, Leonard Hughes Roberts, age twenty-five, height 6 ft. 3 in., traveller, native of New Zealand, strong build, fait complexion, wavy brown hair, blue %//%*

Auckland. —l2th instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £25 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Grace Hill is the mother, Bertrand Joseph Durney, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 1\ in., signwriter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh,complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, scar over left eye. (See Police Gazette, 1928, 247 -> eiMli 5/V'i a -

Waihi.— December last, on warrant for theft of a radio set (recovered), value £4, the property of Ernest Opliot Phelan, school-teacher, Tairua, Walter Wilson, age about forty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., optician, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair turning grey, grey eyes, fair moustache; dressed in light-grey trousers, grey sports coat, and light-grey felt hat; cultured speech ; erect gait. Accused borrowed the radio set and subsequently sold it.

Huntly.— 14th instant, for forgery, Man (name unknown), age about twenty-one, height about 5 ft. 9 in., slight build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a navyblue suit (no hat); smart appearance. Accused obtained £2 2s. from Joseph Lindsell Simcock, chemist, Great South Road, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount. No warrant. __Vp

Matamata. —Between the 15th and 17th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a suit-case, a blue serge suit, a blue serge coat, a pair of gabardine trousers, a pair of gentlemen’s shoes (size 8), and 10s. in cash, total value £l9 155., the property of Maurice Halcrow Crabb, farmer, Peria, Alfred Derbyshire, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 4£ in., cook and labourer, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, fair hair going bald, blue eyes, scar on left forearm ; wears heavy glasses. Accused, who was looking for work, was given one night’s accommodation in complainant’s dwelling, from where the property was stolen. Some of it was subsequently recovered in a pawnshop at Auckland. (Se'e-d’olice Gazette, 1930, page 26.) Q /

Taupo.—l2th ultimo, on warrant for theft of three ladies’ dresses (recovered), a quantity of ladies underclothing, a gentlemen’s cream tussore silk motoring coat made by Ross and Glendining, a book entitled “ Seventy Times Seven,” and two gallons of benzine, total value £lB 55., the property of Vivian Stanley Dalton, salesman, Smith’s Buildings, Auckland, Ronald Hugh Mclntosh, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 10 in., fisherman, native of New Zealand, medium build, florid complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes ; wearing grey cap and brown shoes; rolling gait. The property was stolen from a motor-car on the roadside, anchthc/ dresses were subsequently reco^j^d^fTm^a^cuse^’ s q

Waikoa.—3rd instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Mere Lewis, Ruataniwha Road, Claude Lewis, ago about forty-eight, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and shearer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes; clasped hands on chest, cross above one knee ; a quarter-caste Maori. He may be accompanied by a Maori woman named Louie Hawkins (age about twenty-one, height about 5 ft. 2 in., stout build), who is said sometimes to obtain with him employment at shearing - sheds. X/

Napier.—Bth instant, that he may be compelled to maintain his illegitimate child, John Orr, age -three, height 5 ft. 11 in., motor-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, auburn hair ; usually well dressed ; erect gait.

Napier.—llth November last, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for seven days in default of paying ss. balance of fine and costs for drivings, motor-car at a speed which might have been'dangerdus, Davis Falconer, traveller. 5/ 3 /

Napier.—2sth ultimo, that a summons for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours may be served upon him, Leonard Raines, age about twenty-four, height about 5 ft. 6 in., tailor, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair ; dressed in a dark or navy-blue suit and grey felt hat.

Napier.2nd December last, on warrant for false pretences, Richard Charles Bertram Legge, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 5|- in., salesman, native of New Zealand, fair complexion, dark hair turning grey, hazel eyes, dimple in -chin, mole on right cheek, scar on chest. Accused obtained £ls from Frederick Perritt, barman, Royal Hotel, by falsely representing that he required the money to pay freight on goods consigned to him from Auckland. He opened an account at the National Bank of New Zealand, Napier, in the name of C. R. Le Gay, and may be in possession of a cheque-book on that bank. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 127, and Photographs, 1928, page 84, and followins~h') 2/A/A

Christchurch. —On or about the 2nd ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, C. R. Legge, alias Richard Charles Bertram LeggC, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 5J in., salesman and canvasser, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, dark hair turning grey, hazel eyes, dimple in chin, mole on right cheek, scar on chest; dressed in a brown suit and bowler hat. Accused obtained £5 from Ethel May Lang, confectioner, 707 Colombo Street, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 127, and Photographs, 1928, page 84, and preceding paragraph. y /, QjlTyC

Wanganui.2lst instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Ernestine Jean Frowein, and children, 13 Ingestre Street, Frederick John Ernest Frowein, age twenty - seven, slaughterman and -jockey, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, scar on left temple; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit, brown hat, brown shoes, and navy-blue overcoat ; fond of horse-racing and billiards. fi/HM/ut, Z37f 2/3/*

Wanganui.—l9th ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Dionyssios Statahatis,” Michael Sideropoulos, age twenty height 5 ft. 6 in., seaman, native of Russia, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, dark-brown eyes ; speaks Russian and Greek and a little French language, but no English.

Palmerston North.—loth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mary Bulford, Harry Leo Bulford, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 6 in., electrical engineer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, darkbrown eyes, scar inside left calf ; smart appearance; fond of drink. Arrears to 9th December lasi, £6 12s. (See Police Masterton. breaches of the Lights on Vehicles Act may be served upon him, Jack Wilson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, page 34.

Wellington.—l2th instant, that proceedings for failing, to notify his change of abode in accordance with the provisions of the regulations under the Arms Act may be instituted against him, Walter Hedley Ford, carpenter, native of Australia.

Wellington.—lßth December last, for false pretences, S. Reid (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-three, height about 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair ; dressed in a blue or grey suit and felt hat, -and wears a gold wristlet watch. Accused obtained £3 from Brian A. H. Barker, Wairarapa Farmers’ Co-operative Wool Store, Thorndon, by falsely representing that Reid Bros, owned a farm at Moonshine, Upper Hutt, and that he was a member of that company. He may be identical with a Man (name unknown) who obtained £3 from F.-P. Welch, commission agent, Masterton, by falsely representing that he had a farm for sale at Carterton. He is to be interviewed regarding the offences. No warrant.

Wellington.—On or about the 13th December last, on warrant for theft of 15s. 6d., the property of the Alsatian Shepherd Dog Club, Henry John Herman Tolcher, age thirtythree, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on left elbow and on left side of neck. Accused, who was secretary of the above-mentioned club, received 15s. 6d. from George Edwin Lee on terms requiring him to account for it to the club, but he fraudulently omitted to do so. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 610, 1930, page 106, and Pliotograplps, page 68.) y/p J/

Wellington.—6th instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Turakina,” Charles Herbert Brogden, age twentyeight, height 5 ft. 4 in., baker, native of England, medium build, dark hair, brown eyes, aquiline ,nose ; dressed in a brown suit. I fW# A /

Wellington.—24th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £2 ss. fine and costs for drunkenness, Mollie Bradley, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 3 in., native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-grey hair, grey eyes. - A /„ /\ „

Wellington. ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Wellington Prison for three days on each in default of paying £3 10s. (£1 15s. on each) fines and costs for operating and permitting the use of an unregistered motor-lorry, Arthur Anderson, age thirty height about 5 ft. 10 in., motor-driver and seaman, medium build, fresh complexion, fair brown hair ; usually dressed in a blue serge suit, grey felt hat, brown boots, and su&y overcoat.; smart appearance.

Wellington. —loth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for a breach of the Motor-vehicle Regulations, William Ernest Gordon Bate, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 101 in., draper, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes ; two small scars on forehead, scar on right side of upper lip, tip of left forefinger injured, right forefinger broken. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 790, and Photography 1922, page .57.) , /%A/tQs L&cf

Wellington. —l3th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for drunkenness, Michael Keating, age fiftyfour, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair, hazel eyes, scar under left eye. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 161.)

Wellington. —llth instant, that she may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of her illegitimate child, Waltei Butler, in tho care of the Education Department, Alice Butler, age twenty-one, height about 5 ft. 3 in., waitress and housemaid, good build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, full face. Arrears to Ar2tlyultimo, £ll 9s. 4d./ /

Greymouth. — instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Philemina Taylor, and child, William Taylor, age twenty height 5 ft. 6 in., sawmill hand, native of New Zealand, medium build, black hair, brown eyes ; usually dressed in a light-grey suit. He may endeavour to leave this Dominion. (? ?£//<?/h 3,

Christchurch. 2Bth November last, for false pretences, Woman (name unknown), age about forty height 5 ft., medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair; wearing a black coat and brown fur. Accused, by falsely representing herself to be Mrs. Blackwell, of Kaiapoi, obtained nine pairs of Kayser hose from L. and E. Marks and Saulwich, Ltd., merchants, 67 Lichfield Street. She also imposed on other firms in a similar way. No warrant.

Akaroa. — ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for fourteen days on each in default of paying £lO 19s. fines and costs for obscene language and being drunk in charge of a horse and cart, Thomas Meyrick, alias Tom Wilson, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 8J in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes ; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 4.)

Timaru. —Bth instant, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six months in default of paying £217 10s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Catherine Boyle, James Boyle, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 11 in., electrical engineer, native of New Zealand, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes ; scar on right side of nose, three moles on abdomen, several moles on back. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 517.)