PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVI, Issue 27, 8 July 1931, Page 417

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei. — William Brown, false pretences : The photograph of Thomas Kelly, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, pa'ge 11, has been identified as that,of accused. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page f

Auckland. —25th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to New Plymouth Prison for six months in default of paying £SB 10s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and child, Mate i Rauroha, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 10 in., surfaceman, strong build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes, scar on forehead; a Maori; speaks good English. (See Police, Gazette, 1931, page 214.) / /

Auckland.2sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £3l 11s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Hazel Frith is the mother, Albert William Dowslin, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., driver, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes ; well dressed ; fond of dancing.

Auckland.3oth May last, on warrant for theft of £l, the property of the Auckland Hospital, William Andrew Somerville, age twenty height 5 ft. 5 in., seaman and labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on right calf, anchor on back of left hand; usually dressed in a grey suit and cap ; fond of drink. Accused stole a box containing the money from the bar of the Star Hotel. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 543, and Photographs, 1925, page j.// o///^2

Auckland. —18th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for one month in default of paying £4 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Doris Coral Forbes Williams, Gore Street, Avondale, lan Forbes Williams, age about twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 11 in., motorsalesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, prominent nose; usually well dressed ; pigeon toecj, / f

Auckland. May last, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days on each in default of paying £3 fines and costs for breaches of the Motor Regulations, &c., Thomas Yip Moon, age about twenty, height 5 ft. 6 in., gardener and fruiterer, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair, brown eyes. A/ /m

Auckland.2sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Invercargill Prison for six months in default of paying £265 15s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of Edith Jane Wardell, John Ashton Wardell, age about fortysix, height 5 ft. 8 in., electrician, native of Australia, stout build, sallow complexion, black hair, hazel eyes ; mole on one cheek ; usually well dressed in jrrev clothes. / I tbmjLo Ujct /6/7/3 f.

Auckland.9th ultimo, that three summonses may be served upon him for grossly indecent act, intoxicated in charge of motor-car, and negligently driving motor-car, Alfred Roy Ellis, alias Alfred Brien, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 51 in., labourer and taxi-driver, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on left cheek; heart, scroll, “ Morus,” butterfly, and “Stella,” &c., on left forearm; bird, anchor, woman, and F. Gatlin on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 183.) -f- /-frsi Set, lbf4N muu)M 6/3/ Auckland. —18th ultimo, on Three warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for forty-eight hours, twenty-four hours, and twenty hours default of paying £3 ss. fines and costs for having inadequate foot-rests on a motor-cycle, etc., Herbert Brown, age thirty/hfi%ht 5 ft. 8 in., motormechanic, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, pointed features ; dressed in a brown suit. __ /<?< J < i sv 6/ y X/-9-Auckland. th April last, for theft of a launch (recovered), value £350, the property of Roy Speers, cannistermaker, Ponsonby, George Brooks, alias Jack Scott, age twentyfour, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, fisherman, and seaman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes; mentally weak. The launch was taken from its moorings and left adrift in the harbour. Accused knew the launch, and is suspected. No warrant. (See Police Gazette, 1921, page 359, and Photographs, 1923, page 41.)

Auckland.2sth ultimo, on warrant for assaulting Naomi Elsie Crook, waitress, 16 Tole Street, Ponsonby, Robert Chrome, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., traveller and canvasser, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on left forefinger, tip of right middle finger missing, slightly bowed legs ; dressed in a fawn suit, light-grey overcoat, light-grey felt hat, and tan shoes. Accused, who had previously kept company with complainant, met her at Three Lamps and assaulted her. The photograph of Robert Harrison Crone, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, page 18, has been identified as that of accused. There are other charges pending. He may endeavour to leave this Dominion. / /»*,,. [TZ/ £J<r/5i f 7/ 3 / JS/3/, Auckland. —28th May last, On warrant for false pretences, W. E. Watson, age about twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, slight build, fair complexion and hair; dressed in a fawn tweed suit. Accused obtained £4 15s. from John James Boyce, clothier, by means of a valueless cheque for £ll 19s. tendered in payment of a suit of clothes which he ordered. There are other charges pending.

Waihi.3oth ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding his having failed to notify his change of address (Arms Act), George James Scothem, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, page 338. He may be in possession of a -45 calibre sixchambered Colt revolver, No, 455, and certificate of registration No. 137675. JhkwuuHCt'

Hamilton. —12th May last, for forgery and uttering, Man (name unknown), age about forty-seven, height 6 ft., slight build, sallow complexion, brown eyes, black moustache, large feet ; dressed in a navy-blue suit with tight trousers which have an overlapping seam, soft collar, black tie, and fawn felt hat. Accused forged the signatures of C. C. Cairns and F. Woodward to a cheque for £25, and uttered it to Margaret Burch, wife of licensee Waikato Hotel. The cheque is from one of two cheque-books which disappeared from the premises of Cairns and Woodward, Auckland,. when they were destroyed by fire on the 16th February last. No warrant

Whakatane. —29th ultimo, that two summonses may be served upon him for unlawfully killing native game, Tirau Mohi, alias “ Davey,” age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, strong build ; a Maori; speaks good /English. ZZ/7/3/. New Plymouth. 3rd instant, on warrant for being idle and disorderly (no lawful means), Evelyn Marjorie Swindells, age seventeen (born 24th August, 1913), height about 5 ft. 4 in., native of New Zealand, good build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; dressed in pleated skirt with black stripes, grey stockings, black shoes, black and white check coat with black beaver collar, and black velvet hat. Her moral character is not good. She may endeavour talleave thas/Bominion. New Plymouth. -18th February last, on warrant for theft of a gramophone (recovered), value £9 10s., the property of La Gloria Gramophone Co., Fred Wood, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., hairdresser, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes ; usually well dressed in a grey suit and grey felt hat. Accused, who held the gramophone under a hire-purchase agreement, pawned it. He may be indentical with Patrick Harry Wood, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 228. avuii&r M/9/i *

Hastings. 23rd February last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Albert Edward Kale, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 19. His arrest is/desired? QJthM/Sd-Wv s/f Wanganui. 3oth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, D. Reid (name probably fictitious), age about forty, height about 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair; wearing oilskin overcoat and light felt hat; Scotch accent. Accused obtained £1 from Thomas George McGovern, licensee Upokongaro Hotel, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount. The cheque was from a cheque-book, No. 2/a 115831 - 2/a 115860, issued by the Union Bank of Australia, Wanganui, to Annie Black, who opened a small account recently. She is associated with accused (and they are in possession of a motor-car, registration No. 4-317 or 14-317), and her description is : Age about forty, strong build; wearing brown overcoat with large white or grey squares. No warrant has been issued for her arrest. They are suspected of breaking and entering the Alton Store on the night of the 30th ultimo, and other offences. See Sydney Andrew Scott and Ruby Kathleen Scott in “ Property Stolen ” this issue. f W y/V tiMJLo7oe/Zl/7/$f Wanganui. — l2th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for five days in default of paying £2 fine and costs for a breach of the Motor-vehicles Act, Mat Karauria, ago twenty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, medium build, pale complexion, black curly,hair, slightly stooped ; a Maori. s 7?rV _ Palmerston North.— lst ultimo, on two warrants for failing to comply with the terms of maintenance orders for the support of his wife, Elsie May Garter, and child, 98 Boundary Road, George William Garter, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and linesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh tanned complexion, wavy brown hair, grey eyes, long nose, high cheek-bones, long face, pointed chin, erect strutting gait ; well dressed. His photograph is filed. Arrears to 9th February last, £175 10s.

Wellington.— or about the 17th February last, on warrant for forgery, George Joseph Wright, age about thirtythree, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, medium build, dark complexion and hair, thin features ; shabbily dressed in a navy-blue suit, fawn felt hat, and dark tweed overcoat. Accused forged the signature W. J. Glen to an “ unemployment slip,” and caused Percy Henry Kinsman, certifying officer, Unemployment Board, to act upon it. thereby receiving £sss * f 5 5s - 6 o/?/j A

Wellington. l2th May last, for theft of £l, the property of Julia Hawker, confectioner, 14 Roxburgh Street, Man (name unknown), age about twenty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, fair complexion, sharp features ; wearing dark tweed overcoat, dark-grey felt hat, and dark woollen gloves. Accused called at complainant’s shop and asked for change of a £1 note. The change was placed on the counter, and accused collected it and hurriedly left the shop without delivering over the £1 note. No warrant.

Wellington. instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Ellen Mary Amundsen, 15 Hugh Street, Newtown, Gordon Thomas Amundsen, alias Happy Amundsen, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 160, and Photographs, 1930, page 45. Pf/tt/ % /

Wellington. —2nd April last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £77 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Henry Rupert Barlow, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of England, strong build, pale complexion, light-brown hair going bald, hazel eyes, prominent fiat nose, small mouth, thin lips, arms tattooed, smart erect gait; talkative ; conducts boxing classes. / . z/ 7/^3/

Wellington. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £5 15s. fine and costs for inciting to resist police, William Herman Gladwin, referred to in Police/ Gazette, 1931, page 304 /?/y v

Wellington. —Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington'Prison for one month in default of paying £lO fine and' costs for aiding and abetting false pretences, Joseph Sullivan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 364.

Wellington. —Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month in default of paying £5 fine for theft, Edgar Colin Nankivell, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 364. /W/&/£/-

Taranaki Street (Wellington). — lst ultimo, on warrant for theft of a gramophone and records (recovered), value £6 Bs., the property of Evelyn Andrew, waitress, Gerald Thomas Silk, alias Patrick Higgins, alias J. Steel, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 209, and Photographs, 1930, page 59. Accused borrowed the gramophone and records from complainardyaad pawned them. ,•?<?/' T/A 3 . / 7

Nelson. 2lst April last, on warrant for false pretences, Richard Bertram Le Gae, age thirty -two, height 5 ft. 5-Jin., salesman, 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 navy-blue suit, grey cardigan, and soft felt hat. Accused obtained £2 ss. from Martin Cato Hillier Cheek, solicitor, by falsely representing that he was a commercial traveller employed by Atkinson and Steans, Ltd., Christchurch. The photograph of Richard Charles Bertram Legge, in Police Gazette, 1928, page 84, has been identified as /hat of accused. Wakeeield. -10th April last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Arthur Frederick Richard Rohloff, alias Major Rohloff, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 10 in., clerk and labourer/native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, bine eyes, scar on back and on left arm, suffers from T. 8., erect gait; well educated. On the 9th August, 1929, at Nelson, he was convicted of theft, and released on probation for two years. (See Police Gazette. 1928, page 694, Greymouth. —26th ultimo, on warrant for failing to main - tain his illegitimate child, of whom Daisy Broadbent Victor, domestic, Alexander Terrace, is the mother, George Frederick Bourke, age twenty-four, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, good build, fair complexion, wavy fair hair, grey eyes, two upper front teeth missing, round shoulders. He is said to be leaving -shortly, for South Africa. 3/ ' Christchurch. 2sth ultimo; on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Patrick Joseph Daly, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 4 in., carpenter, native of Tasmania, slight build, ruddy complexion, black hair, blue eyes, large birthmark on left cheek ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and tan shoes (no hat) : frequents dance-halls. Arrears to 4th May last, £5. 1 / /&C7 /y //*'' Christchurch. 22nd ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his children, Peter Kearney Draper, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 8§ in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, large nose. Arrears to 18th May last, £351 2s. fid. , (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 170.) {ljju f Zjifjs 3. GMwfo

Christchurch. —22nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six months in default of paying £122 18s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and child, Archibald James Hardman, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, fair hair turning grey, blue-grey eyes, scar on shin ; usually well dressed. He is to be released on payment of £lOl 13s • ftf/// /3 / Christchurch. l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying 15s. balance of fine and costs for committing an indecent act, Gordon George Nelson, alias William Nelson, age forty, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, sandy hair, brown eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 201.) J /

Oamaru. 4th ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Gilbert Wisbet, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, page 581, and Photographs, page 60. His license expires on the Bth January, 1932. His arrest is desired. L —• //< > auujS d/p

Dunedin. 26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying £1 ss. fine and' costs for being unlawfully on licensed premises, Eric McGill Taylor, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 6 in., pumpman, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes ; well dressed.

Dunedin. —l9th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for one month in default of paying £ll ss. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of Isobel May Anderson, Alexander Anderson, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 11 in., farm hand, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, large blue eyofe, fair sandy moustache ; usually dresseddn a brown suit. / a M M j 5 f Dunedin. 22nd ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Irene Mary Spencer, 144 Forth Street, Ivan Charles Spencer, alias Terence O’Shea, alias Gene Dort, age thirtysix, height 5 ft. 6J in., labourer and variety artist, native of Ireland, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, large broad nose, sometimes has small moustache; usually dressed in a grey suit (seldom wears a hat) ; a singer and entertainer. He is to be brought before the nearest Court -where a Stipendiary Magistrate is sitting. Arrears to 11th May last, £62 19s. 6d. (See/Police Gazette, 1931, i> * se2io >' foAtoiZi ir/ifih

Dunedin. ,l9th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for casting offensive matter, John Walter Buchanan, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. At\ ' g , ftiAfJ J/lfS/

Dunedin. —l7th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his two children, Brian Forbes TwiSS, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes; scar on right wrist, on back of right hand, on left forefinger, and on right eyebrow; left ring-finger bent. (See Police Gazette i _1930, page 512, and Photographs, 1928, page 52.) fl/l/u/) zn&Awyt V Invercargill. —On or about the 31st January last, on Warrant for theft of a cheque for £66 13s. lid., the property of the Farmers’ Dairy Federation, Norman Lindsay Gordon Henry, age thirty, height about 5 ft. 10 in., clerk, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, may have small moustache ; dressed in a blue suit. Accused whilst employed as a clerk by the Farmers’ Dairy Federation stole the cheque. There are other charges pending. Af/7/54