PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVI, Issue 10, 11 March 1931, Page 145

PERSONS WANTED.

Dargaville.—On or about the 13th December last, on warrant for forgery, Simon Fleming, age twenty height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes ; dressed in a dark suit; associates with Maoris. Accused, who is living apart from his wife, was working on public works at Tangaihi. Portion of his —£6 15s. lOd.was forwarded per moneyorder by the Department to his wife, P. I. Fleming, at Te Kopuru, He obtained possession of the order and induced Caroline Welch, of Dargaville, to forge the signature “ P. I. Fleming ” to the order and represent to the Postmaster at Te Kopuru that she was his wife. He may be identical with man of same name referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 629. /%? A /

Auckland.2sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £8 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his child, James St. Clair, age about thirty-six, height about 5 ft. 7 in., farmer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion and hair, scar on one kg ( f

Auckland. —12th January last, on warrant for false pretences, Gerald Rutherford, alias Irvine, alias J. Armstrong, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and pastrycook, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, dots on forearms ; dressed in a dark suit and light felt hat. Accused obtained £2 from Leonard Mawhinney, labourer, 15 Huntly Avenue, by falsely representing that he was assistant organizer for the Cancer Research Fund. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 857, and r Photographs, 1928, page 11.) X'fe rS VS> ?/ Y/O /

Auckland. During the night of the 22nd December last the launch “ Huia,” the property of Captain George McKenzie, value £l5O, was unlawfully removed from her moorings at Devonport and taken outside the North Head, where she was found badly damaged, an attempt apparently having been made to sink her. Efforts are to be made to trace the offender.

Auckland. —4th instant, on warrant of-, commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £59 12s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order fog the > support of his child, Allan William Wish art, /; ape forty, height 5 ft. 7-in. smith, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on left cheek and on each knee, left ring-finger nail deformed. See Police Gazette, 1928, page 691.) tf] y/j A -

Auckland. —2nd instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Fredda Ona Roycroft, and child, 4 Finlay Street, Ellerslie, Henry Joseph Emmet Roycroft, age twentyfive, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, birthmark on back of neck; dressed in a navy-blue suit with doublebreasted coat, grey felt hat, and brown shoes. His photograph is filed. .d,lW7tff~/tyh A /

Hamilton.3rd instant, on warrant of commitment to Hamilton Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 fine and costs for trespass on a racecourse, Raymond Trevor Child, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. B|-in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, .brown hair and eyes, scar on left thumb. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 95, and Photographs, 1930, page 41 , / / A s o /

Stratford. interviewed regarding a fire which, on above date, destroyed his dwelling and wool-shed at Kohuratahi, Donald Morrison, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 11J in., sheep-farmer, native of New Zealand, strong build, ruddy complexion, curly brown hair turning grey and going bald, full face ; usually dressed in riding-breeches, brown boots and leggings, and grey Norfolk jacket, or a grey suit (no hat); good appearance, pleasant manner; fond of horses. He may .endeavour to leave this

Wanganui. 6th instant, that he may be interviewed regarding an illegitimate child, Doris Leitha Preater, in the care of the Education Department, Lawrence George Preater, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and bushman, native of England, fresh dark complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, round full face ; slovenly appearance ; fond of drink. He was living with the mother of the child, and if he admits paternity it is intended that a maintenance orderbe madb against him. Qjm /Of J n Cmtobc/

Palmerston North.2Bth ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Albert White,age tfety-jScwiAWght 5 ft. 5b in., gardener, native of Australia, raetmnmmnlaTsallow complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left thigh and on centre of forehead. His rest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1930, pa||so7.) y. f/ /\ ,Of ZSfrpj

Wellington.2nd instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Christina Graham is the mother, Rex Dunne, age about twenty-seven, height 6 ft., salesman, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit with double-breasted coat, soft felt hat, spats, and leather overcoat ; soft voice ; striding gait. He may he travelling in country districts selling German typewriters and cash registers.

Wellington. —26th January last, on f warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Minnie Rates, Walter Norman Bates, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, scar at side of left eye; Prince of Wales feathers- and “Boer War” on right forearm. (See/Police Gazette, 1926, page 405.) f j

Wellington.—On or about the Ist . December last, on warrant for false pretences, Ernest W. Wakefield, age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., salesman, medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair; probably dressed in a dark-brown suit and felt hat; quiet manner. Accused, who was employed as a salesman by Sanitas Ltd., falsely represented that he had received an order for two Sanitas Autoflush closets from A. Funston, and thus obtained £6 commission from bis employers. There are other charges pending. He may be identical with Ernest William Wakefield, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 631. -/ — <-/ /- . L

Wellington.—loth instant, for escaping from Wi Tako prison, Arthur Victor Jones, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 8|- in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark brown hair and eyes ; scar on right thumb, on right little finger, on upper lip, and on inside of right knee. He was serving a sentence of two years’ hard labour. (See Police Gazette 1930, page 787, and Photographs, 1929, page 9.)

:; Nelson.*— January last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Phyllis Eileen Paterson, and child, Haven Road, Janies'Paterson, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 3 in., ship’s greaser, native of Scotland, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, burn-scar on one arm ; usually dressed in a blue or grey suit and grey felt hat or cap ; short gait; fond of cigarettes and drink. / Arrears to 2nd January last, £42 - f/tyj/.

Christchurch. —10th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 fine and costs for setting off ' fireworks in a public place, Joe Sullivan, age about thirty-two, height about 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of Scotland, medium build,'fair complexion and hair. ' ■

Christchurch. 4th instant, on warrant .for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Richard Stanley Gorkin, age about thirtytwo, height about 5 ft. 7 in., grocer, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, brown hair and eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit, tan shoes, felt hat, and brown overcoat; bowed legs. Arrears to oth December,last, £l7/10s/ C jut /7 — / m jf/ /m A vj* -AAm At ■w / 00 a S /J / A * _

Invercargill. 27th ultimo, l on warrant for. failing to maintain his wife, Bryda Bailey, 28 Maitland Street, James Henry Bailey, alias Smith, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. in., labourer and chimney-sweep, native of New Zealand, stout build, dark complexion, brown hair, dark-blue eyes, wart under left eye, scar on upper lip. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 228, and Photographs, 1915, page AL- $ MH&aA&sdL fy F $