PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVI, Issue 18, 6 May 1931, Page 281

PERSONS WANTED.

Newton. — March last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Albert Edward Butler, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes ; woman’s head, dagger, scroll, and “ Cora ” on right forearm ; bracelet on each wrist ; sailor, flag, and “ A.B. ”on left forearm; usually dressed in a dirty grey suit and soft felt hat. Arrears, £l6O 10s. (See Police Gazette. 1929, page/383,.) .

Auckland.23rd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 ss. 6d. fine and costs for a breach of the Auckland City by-laws, Walter Stanley Brown, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 9J- in., engineer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes ; anchor on left forearm, scars on abdomen, on top of head, on right calf, and on base of left forefinger. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 346, , and Photographs, 1925, page 50.) ffiluc6 5/ d/-

Auckland. — ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Lillian Victoria Ford, 54 Marlborough Street, Dominion Road, George Ford, age twenty height 5 ft. 3 in., labourer, native of England, stout build, olive complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, thick lips, lump on right,side of throat. Arrears to 23rd January last, £75-te; \ Jt /,/ ~7 /a <)

Auckland.2Bth ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of his brother, John Hart, an inmate of Auckland Mental Hospital, Thomas Hart, age forty-two, height 5 ft. in., bootmaker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on left shin. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 629.)

Auckland. 23rd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for 3 days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for a breach of the City by-laws, Leonard Worthington, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 7 in., canvasser, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, scar and wart on left cheek; usually dressed in a grey suit and grey felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 132.) / /

Auckland. 23rd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for using obscene language, Thomas Butler, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 5 in., seaman, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue/feyes. f (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 106.) —/ a

Auckland. —27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £35 10s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of Eleanor Freida Arnold, John Avandah Arnold, age fiftyfour, height 5 ft. in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, curly brown hair turning grey, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1919, page 75, and Photographs, page 13.)

Auckland.3oth March last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying 15s. costs for driving a motor-lorry without lights, Walter Stanley Brown, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 9£ in., engineer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, anchor on left forearm, scars on abdomen, on top of head, on right calf, and on base of left forefinger. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 346, and Photographs, 1925, page 50.) So/ <r/X/

Waiuku. Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £3O arrears due on a maintenance order, Charles Potier, age -seven, height 5 ft. 3 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; a quarter-caste Maori; usually dressed in a grey suit and soft felt hat; smart appearance '(See Police Gazette, 1931 page 197 A-V

Hamilton. —23rd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Hamilton Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 15s. fine and costs for assault, Arthur Desmond Morris, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes ; smart appearance. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 137.) rhu? Jnf/Sf

Te Awamutu.27th ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of his three children, in the care of the Education Department, William Daniel Donovan, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of England, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, small scars on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1930,/page 869.)

Te Kuiti. —27th January last, on warrant for false pretences, J. Cousins, age about twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 10 in., strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and felt hat. Accused obtained a cane suit-case and clothing (value £4 os. 6d.) and ss. 6d. in money from David Elias Corban, merchant, Rora Street, by means of two valueless cheques for £3 6s. 6d. and £l. The cheques were from a cheque-book issued in April, 1929, to R. H. Brown, whose account has since been closed. Accused may be identical with Richard Harold Brown, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, page 585, who was in Te Kuiti when the offence was committed. . / /< .

Gisborne. — ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Arthur James Hoe, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 70.

New Plymouth. 22nd ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Eileen Anne Tapp, and daughter, Mangorei, Eric Phillip Tapp, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. in., labourer and scrap-metal dealer, native of New Zealand, good build, fair complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on left side of chin, long neck ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and felt hat; talkative. Arrears to 18th March last, £34 2s. (See Police Gazette, 1928^page^208^Z---

New Plymouth.—lßth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Thomas Reid, age about forty-three, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, medium build, sallow complexion, grey eyes, uneven dirty teeth ; Scotch accent. Accused obtained goods (value £6) and £4 cash from George Smith, secondhand dealei' Ariki Street, bv yrtieans of a valueless cheque Wh/dSee- * /7///V

New Plymouth. On or about the 29th January last, on warrant for unlawfully supplying to Hira Simpson, a married woman, at Tangarakau, a noxious thingto wit a box of knowing that they were intended to be unlawfully used to procure her miscarriage, Charles Gardiner, age about thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., showman and salesman, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, high cheek-bones, dressed in a light-grey or blue serge suit and grey cap, and may wear motor-cycle overalls. Accused, who was selling chemicals and Neale’s Cattle Remedies in Taranaki, sold Hira Simpson a box of pills for the purpose above mentioned. He was riding an Aerial motor-bicycle, No. 12 : 246. There are fitheiv chargesupending. , No. 12 : 246^There^ro^iHierjcharts/ *7 . )

New Plymouth. —lßth ultimo, that a summons for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours may be served upon him, Reuben Glandile Roberts, age about nineteen, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, swarthy complexion, dark eyes ; dressed in a brown rough,/ suit / yhkempt appearance; has Maori blood in him. /w // / .... '3Jf)toLs' 111/jlhiU'am M/lo

Stratford. 2oth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Thelma Jones, domestic, is the mother, William Betteridge, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, dark-brown eyes, small ears, lump on back of head ; dressed in light-coloured trousers, fawn coat, and patent leather shoes (no hat). Arrears to 30th March last, £56 2s. (See Police 1928, pave 604, and Photographs, page 70.)

Port Ahurirx. —On or about the 26th March last, on warrants for unlawfully using a green Ford motor-van (registration No. 59 : 474, chassis No. 211-183, F.X. engine No. C. 326-758), the property of Florence McCormack, 28 Domett Street, , Robert Farmer, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer and motor-mechanic, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes, scar on left elbow ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and light-coloured felt hat ; stooped; fond of drink (see Police Gazette, 1929, page 223): and John Neilson, alias Dutchy Nelson, age about thirtyseven, height 5 ft. ”8 in., labourer and seaman, native of Baltic Province, medium build, fair complexion and hair ; dressed in a grey suit and cap ; fond of drink. They may sell the, van and endeavour to obtain a scrub-cutting contract.

Hastings. —27th March last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Shirley Wells, John Charles McCabe, age about forty-eight, 5 ft. 10 in., traveller, native of Scotland, stout build, fresh complexion, hair turning grey, grey eyes ; dressed in a blue-serge suit or riding-breeches and leggings and cap. Arrears to 18th Febyhary last, £lOX2s. 6d.

Waipukurau. —l7th ultimo, on warrant for playing a game of chance (“ Spinning Arrow”), Michael Wilson (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., showman, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair ; frequents agricultural shows.

Dannevirke. —7th March last, that a summons for beingfound on licensed premises during prohibited hours may be served upon him, John Askew Bell, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page. 228, and Photographs, 1930, page 70. AtmvcO /ml

Dannevirke. —31st March last, for failing to comply with the conditions of . her release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Vera Grace Hall, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 98. Her arrest is desired. She may be accompanied by Fred Millis, alias Frederick William Schluter, wanted on warrant, vide Police Gazette, 1930, page 501, and suspected of theft, vide Police Gazette, 1931, page 266. . l, c f \ A . n. .AA/baO/jy'

Dannevirke. —4th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Wilfred Lowe, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 7J in., labourer and mechanic, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar over right eye. Accused obtained four Fordson Tractor valves (value 18s.) and £3 2s. cash from W. L. Roberts and Co., Ford dealers, Barraud Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £4. The chequeform had been stolen from the cheque-book of Mr. Ballance Franklin, farmer, Rua Roa, and accused stated to complainants that Mr. Franklin had authorized him to purchase the Tractor valves. (See Police Gazette,. 1928, page 437, and Photographs, 1926, page 36.)^^^ Z^/4/3/,

Fetlding.- —Between the 28th February, 1929, and the Ist June, 1929, for theft of £l2 10s., the property of Mary Wright, nurse, Kimbolton Road, Charles Albert Hicks, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, pages 236 and 276. Accused, who was manager of the Wanganui Mercantile Agency, which firm had undertaken to collect debts for Nurse Wright, received from Mrs. Hodgetts (who remitted the money on behalf of Herbert Herman True, Taonui) the above amount, and failed to account forJi-to complainant. No warrant. /*/>» a . ! o a n lOlf. /

Palmerston North. —19th March last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £l4O, arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his three children, William Henry Wood, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and contractor, native of New Zealand, medium build, tanned complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, crooked nose, clean-shaved ; scar on left thigh ; limps slightly ; frequents race meetings. _ o/3f

Petone. Wellington Prison for five days in default of paying £5 10s, arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Sarah Price, Randwick Road, Lower Hutt, Samuel Price, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 51 in., carpenter, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, brown' hair, blue eyes ; scar on upper lip. (See Polige Gazette, .1928, page 646.) d/i/wHszj 9/y/3f.

Wellington. 27th February last, on warrant for false pretences, Albert Edward Way, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 10 in., chef and salesman, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair turning grey, grey eyes, “Z” on right forearm. Accused obtained a pair of shoes (value 18s. 9d.) and £6 4s. 9d. cash, from Martin’s Boot Store, Courtenay Place, by means of a valueless cheque for £7 10s. He may be travelling about selling motor-car polishes, &c. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 406.) f/o/ CLUllfikd low/11

Wellington. —lst ultimo, for theft of a bicycle (recovered), value £6 55., the property of Bing, Harris, and Co., merchants, Victoria Street, A. McKenzie (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 9 in., seaman, slight build, sallow complexion, fair hair ; dressed in a dark-brown suit and grey felt hat. The bicycle was stolen from Willeston Street and sold to a second-hand dealer for £1 10s. No warrant.

Wellington. —lst instant, that he may be interviewed regarding the maintenance of his stepson, in the care of the Education Department, Cecil William John Pitts, age fortysix, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, florid complexion, black hair, brown eves, scar on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1930, Js/p/jA

Wellington. —24th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Catherine McKinder, John Moore McKinder, alias McKember, alias John White, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 8f in., fireman and labourer, native of England, medium build, ruddy complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes tombstone, sailor, and ‘ ‘ In Memory of my dear Grandfather ” on left forearm. Arrears to 23rd March last, £B. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 50, and Ph otog 929/ page. 35.)

Wellington. —l6th January last, on warrant for theft of a suit (recovered), value £4 55., the property of George Henry Willis, tailor’s examiner, 26 McKinley Terrace, Brooklyn, George Paul Zackey, age about forty, height 5 ft. 8 in., travelling salesman, native of Corsica, strong build, brown complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and dark soft felt hat, and wears glasses. Prior to the date of the offence accused was travelling in country districts selling suits for complainant. After leaving complainant’s service he forwarded to Allan Heavey, Woodville, a suit (having previously received payment for same) from stock which he held for his, late employer. .(ZvImZZU/ 7/J /

Akaroa. 7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £9, arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Edith Louisa Laura Murray, and child, Le Bon’s Bay, Kenneth Nigel Murray, age twenty-six, height 6 ft. 1 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes; clasped hands across heart, ship, anchor, and dragon on right arm ; ship, lion, and flowers on left arm ; fond of drink, and lazy./ (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 325.) H' itf}}

Ashburton.— 22nd January last, on warrant for obtaining credit by fraud, Henry Evan Jones, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 9 in., native of New Zealand, slight build; usually dressed in a brown suit. Accused borrowed £2 from Harold William Smallbone, garage proprietor, Tancred Street, on the false representation that he was enyployed by tl>e Railway Depart ” l ' Osaeptrf 27/5/3/.

Timaru. —24th ultimo, that he may be compelled to maintain his four children in the care of the Education Department, Hingston Bond Luscombe, age twenty -seven, height 5 ft. 11|- in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, scar on forehead and on right thigh ; usually dressed in a blue suit and bow tie, and may wear horn-rimmed glasses. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 371.)

Dunedin. — 6th ultimo, for escaping from Seacliff Mental Hospital, Gerald McWilliam, age twenty, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, clean-shaved ; clothing marked with a cross. (See Police Gazette, 1929, pa.ge.3U.) /y// / *

Dunedin. 22nd ultimo, that a summons may be served upon her for failing to maintain her child, in the care of the Education Department, Beulah Johanna Hughes, age about twenty, height 5 ft. 6 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, medium build, freckled complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, slightly bow-legged ; welldressed; talkative.