PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LV, Issue 28, 16 July 1930, Page 504

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Auckland. Between the 24th and 25th ultimo, from a Show-case, the property of ELDRED IRVING, chemist, 188 Jervois Road, Ponsonby, a 2a folding autographic Brownie camera, number may be 675797 ; a No. 1 pocket Kodak camera, M.A. lens, number may be 103174 ; a V.P.K. camera with R.R. lens ; a V.P.K. camera with single lens ; a No. 2 folding Brownie camera with R.R. lens; a No. 2 folding Brownie camera with double lens ; two No. 2a pocket Kodak cameras : total value, £l6. Portion identifiable.

Auckland. —Between the 11th and 16th ultimo the dwelling of WILLIAM WEBB LUKE, manager, Great South Road, Otahuhu, was broken into and the following stolen : A gentlemen’s grey soft felt hat, size 6|; and a 9 ct. gold ring, set with three small diamonds and two rubies in halfhoop setting : total value, £4 ss. Not identifiable.

Auckland. —Between the 4th and sth instant the dwelling of FRANK CRADDOCK JONES, 16 Dedwood Terrace, Ponsonby, was broken into and the following stolen : Two gentlemen’s blue suits with “ Preston and Sons ” on lining of coats ; a brown leather suit-case, size 27 in. by 18 in., with “ F.C.J.” in black letters on outside a brown leather suit-case, size 22 in. by 15 in., with “ Clobbery ” on inside; and about fifty gramophone records, &c. : total value, £3l 11s. 7d. Identifiable.

Auckland. Between the 3rd and 10th ultimo, from a garage at 20 Gilgit Avenue, the property of MAXWELL KELLY, schoolboy, 9 Seymour Street, a gentlemen’s Farmers Monarch Special bicycle, black-enamelled with red lines, reversible handles, Dunlop tires, rat-trap pedals with leather toestraps ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Otahuhu. Bth ultimo, the property of MATHEW CONWAY, Westfield, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled bicycle, upturned handles, red rubber grips, back-pedalling brake, rubber pedals ; value, £3. Identifiable.

Rotorua. On the 9th ultimo the dwelling of JAMES FREDERICK ARMITAGE, Whaka Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A gentlemen’s single-breasted fawn overcoat of light material with stripes, vent in back, made by Hart Brothers, Auckland ; a pair of gentlemen’s tan kid gloves; a ladies’ tan leather handbag, size 9 in. by 6 in., four compartments, fastens with domes, strap handle ; an 18 ct. gold ring with diamond cluster and pearl in centre, claw setting ; and a gentlemen’s light-grey cap, size 7} : total value, £l3 9s. Identifiable.

Petone. —25th ultimo, the property of ALFRED MAYNE BENSON, mechanic, 56 Heretaunga Street, a gentlemen’s -enamelled Lacey bicycle, No. 11938, upturned handles, Michelin tires, rat-trap pedals, carrier on front, Bosch electriclighting outfit attached ; value, £lO ss. Identifiable.

Wellington. Between the 14th and 16th ultimo the shop of W. H. TISDALL, LTD., merchants, 100 Lambton Quay, was broken into and the following stolen : A Haenel repeating air-pistol, -177 calibre, with tube inserted from breech end ; a Webley single-shot air-pistol, -177 calibre, branded “ Webley and Scott, Ltd., Birmingham, Eng.” ; four sheath-knives with horn or rubber handles, branded “ Marbles ” or “ Southern and Richardson, Sheffield ” ; and possibly a grey canvas haversack with steel frame and leather fittings : total value, £5 12s. Bd. Identification doubtful.

Wellington. —On the 24th ultimo the dwelling of ARTHUR VON SCHULTZ, barman, 16 Wallace Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ box-pattern embossed black leather vanity case, containing a small black patent-leather purse, safe-key, dance tickets, &c. ; a brown composition suit-case, size 16 in. long ; a light-grey worsted pepper-and-salt suit, branded “ Sincerity ” ; a cream fuji silk shirt, size 15 in. collar ; an Aevos razor; two soft white linen collars branded “ Sealord ” ; a silk necktie, &c. : total value, £ll 2s. Identifiable. . / /*■ 'fLO'rbn- y 3e>»

Wellington. — ultimo, from Cuba Street, the property of NEES HARDWARE CO., merchants, 123 Cuba Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled bicycle, No. 2457, Lyric saddle, back-pedalling brake, rat-trap pedals ; value, £1 10s. Iden. tifiable.

Wellington. —On the 27th ultimo the dwelling of SURTESS JOHN WHITE, engineer, 190 Tasman Street, was broken into and, the following stolen: A gentlemen’s gold hunting keyless Elgin watch, Roman numerals, double case on back, small dent on outer case ; a ladies’ rolled-gold keyless wristlet watch, No. 101769, with expanding bracelet attached; an 18 ct. gold engagement-ring, set with three diamonds in platinum claw setting, cross-over pattern ; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold ring, set with four pearls in diamond shape; a ladies’ gold ring, set with five opals in claw setting ; and a gold bracelet, square edge, set with large opal in centre, surrounded by sapphires and four , pearls on each side, one sapphire and one pearl missing : total value, £2B 15s. Identifiable.

Wellington. —On the 2nd instant the dwelling of CATHERINE ISABELLA EGGERS, 25 Roy Street, was broken into and the following stolen : An 18 ct. gold ring, set with diamond chips, with ruby heart, emerald heart, and gold true-lover’s knot above hearts ; a heavy gold neck-chain with two knots ; a gold pendant, set with aquamarines in circle with whiteenamelled piece in centre attached ; a black skunk fur collar, size about 36 in. by 18 in., one fur button, and open buttonhole, lined with black crepe de chine, small tear in fur where stitching has come apart: total value, £29. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., strong build, fair complexion and hair, round face ; wearing light trousers, mauve or plumcoloured overcoat, and light felt hat. The suspect was seen in the house by complainant’s daughter.

Waiuta. —Between the 30th May last and 3rd ultimo, from a hut, the property of THOMAS MORGAN, miner, a goldmounted greenstone chain with greenstone lock - pendant attached ; value, £5. Pendant only identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Daniel Casey, alias Thomas Carey, alias Patrick Ryan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 700, and Photographs, 1927, page 6, who has been interviewed by the Greymouth police, but no evidence resulted.

Greymouth. 2nd instant, from the Albion Hotel, the property of WILLIAM BURTON, manager, St. James Theatre, Wellington, a gentlemen’s dark khaki serge single-breasted overcoat, two slant pockets on outside, three buttons on front, small patch on left front at bottom and on hem at bottom of left side ; value, £4. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Daniel Cf.sey, alias Ryan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 70,0, and Photography, 1927, page 6. f-n /esi a* eus<&(Z. 3/9/3 o.

Christchurch. — '3rd May last, from a bedroom at the Bower Hotel, the property of FREDERICK BOUGHEN PATTERSON, licensee, a green-jade-bead necklace with a half-inch gold chain between each bead ; a pair of jade earrings, drop pattern ; a half-length of diamante necklace, 6 in. long, with white stones set in imitation silver; a red and yellow bead necklace with oblong beads ; a red and green bead necklace with round beads ; an art wooden brooch with flowers and small pearls in centre of it; a gentlemen’s wristlet watch with luminous dial, with leather wristlet attached ; and a gentlemen’s silver stop-watch, chased on back, “Hector Gray ” scratched on inside back of case : total value, £2O Bs'. 6d. Identifiable.

Dunedin. Between the 14th and 16th ultimo the premises of TONKIN AND CO., Mason Street, were broken into and the following stolen : Four boxes (56 lb. each) of Waitaki butter in bulk, boxes branded “ Waitaki, 1013 ” ; and four legs of pork, each 12 lb.: total value, £lB 16s. Butter only identifiable.

Dunedin. 4th instant, the property of HECTOR ANDREW McFADYEN, fireman, 32 Roseberry Street, Mornington, a 2f horse-power Harley-Davidson motor bicycle, Joy Boy model, registration No. 30-891, engine No. 84226, electric lights, carrier on rear, straight handles, “ H ” and “ A ” of HARLEY rubbedyff /by knee wear ; value, £3O. Identifiable. TwktnQ /it&rtiOcO fy/di.

Invercargill. 24th May last, from Crinan Street, the property of ARTHUR WILLIAM McKAY, mechanic, 39 McMaster Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, Eadie Coaster hub, rubber pedals, Radstone electriclighting outfit attached ; value, £6. Identifiable.

Invercargill.^ sth May last, from Marist Brothers’ schoolgrounds, the property of FRANCIS M. CANNY, schoolboy, Otatara Post - office, a ladies’ black - enamelled free - wheel bicycle, straight handles, black grips, Brooks saddle, Hudson tires, rubber pedals, no chain-guard ; value, £lO 10s. Identifiable.