PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVI, Issue 37, 16 September 1931, Page 569

PERSONS WANTED.

Wjtangaeei. Herbert Power, Thomas, Hooper, and Man (name unknown), theft of £1,200. (See Police Gazette, r 1931, page 553). It has been ascertained that accused are identical with the following persons, and warrants have been /y issued for their arrest : Clifford Dahlin, alias Montgomery, I7i preferred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 271, and Photo - ' graphs, 1923, page 83 Reginald Clarence Williams, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 289, and Photographs, 1931, page 48 ; John Brooks, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., native of Australia, slight build, dark complexion ; jockey appearance ; and a man, supposed to be Barney White, age thirty -six, height 5 ft. 8 in., native of,Australia, fair com - plexion and hair. Under assumed names they left Wellington by the s.s. “ Maunganui ” on the 25th ultimo. They were in possession of the following £SO notes : P. 1992, 1233, 3487, 3008, 2805, 000831, and 000225, on the National Bank of New Zealand. Brooks was accompanied by his wife (formerly Edna Champion, of Auckland, champion lady swimmer of New Zealand), and they travelled as Mr. and Mrs. Harper. Auckland. 9th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Raymond Witham Stokes, age thirty, native of New Zealand, short build, fair complexion, brown hair, going bald. (See Police Gazette, 1928. page 691. V „ &mjL27zc(/ wo/? 4 Auckland. —2nd instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £25, arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Helen Marsh, Norris Charles Marsh, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. BJin., carpenter, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, auburn hair turning nteyy-blue ey/s. / _£QAjL4 fc/c? /y/3f, Auckland. — instant, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six months in default of paying £45 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mervyn James Thomson, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, sallow complexion, dark hair and eyes gaij/t—- - '

Auckland. —25th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £6 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mary Scott, Herbert Albert Edward Scott, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 9 in., porter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, burn scar on left forearm, scar on left thigh, and on right shin. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 644, and Photographs, 1925, page 15.) (2 /wAgy fry t /

Auckland. 26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £7 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Frederick William Laurie, age thirty -one, height 5 ft. 10 in., salesman, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, sometimes has a moustache ; dressed in a. navy-blue suit and wears a _ /5 n

Auckland.9th instant, that he may be compelled to pay the unemployment levy, R. Charles Laid clerk. 2/ if H -

Auckland. — 18th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, T. A. Saunter, alias Fred William Schluter, alias Minis, alias Albert Edward Wells, age forty -one, height 5 ft. 6 in., mechanic, , native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, light- 11 brown hair going bald, grey eyes ; dressed in a dark-grey, « small check, fine} tweed suit, dank -grey felt hat with snap ~ brim, and tan /smart appearance. Accused obtained / four hundred <jonaff sacks, value', £7 lOs.v-from Clark Bros., sack - merchants, Drake Street, Freeman's Bay, by falsely representing that they were’ for Patterson and Co. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 266, and Photographs, 1925, page 15.) Sw 2/Af/j/

Auckland.— John Arthur Henry Walding, breach of probation. It has been ascertained by the Waihi police that he stayed for a few days at the end of last month at the dwelling of Mrs. Emma Isabel Heath, Tauranga Road, Waihi, and is suspected of having stolen 15s. from the gas-meter in her home. When arrested for breach of his probation he is to be interviewed regarding this theft. He may assume the name Joseph Jenkins. No warrant. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 385.) • tXWlfft/f

Auckland. 3rd instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his ’ children, John Petley, alias Henderson, alias Bond, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931,. page 399, and Photographs, 1926, page 10. Arrears to 3rd instant, £56 10s. / ( v „

Auckland. — instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland. Prison for two months in default of paying £7 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, James Henry McEntee, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit, tan shoes, and grey felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 829.) S. 3/Wj/.

Auckland. 4th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), James Bowman, referred to in Policy Gazette, 1931, page 377. His arrest is^eW^^ /

Papa . —A. Whittingham (name probably fictitious), theft. It has been ascertained by the Papakura police that he is identical with Allen Edward ROSS, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 371. There is another charge pending. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 370.) /_ A VyV Ohakune. — 11th instant, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of abode (Arms Act), may be instituted against him, John 'Henry McDonald, bricklayer. On the 14th March, 1921, at Ohakune, he registered a six-chambered revolver, No. 62040. ■///HI-

Eltham. —7th instant, for false pretences, A. Ramsay (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, dark complexion ; dressed in a blue suit and felt hat turned down. Accused obtained goods, value £5 125., and £4 19s. cash from Ernest Clare, mercer, High Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £lO 11s. The cheque was from a cheque-book in the possession of J. L. Wheeler, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 298. He may be identical with Albert Edward Way, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 282. There is w'similar charge pending against him at Hawera. No warranty. /

Palmerston North. l7th April last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation. Act, 1920),, James Wilton Chambers, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 382. His arrest is desired. /ZVltSfcrJ

Nelson. 23rd June last, for assault on John Holmes, linotype-operator, Halifax Street, Man (name unknown), age about forty, height 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, dark complexion ; dressed in a dark suit (no hat). About 7.45 p.m. on the 23rd June last, in Halifax Street, accused hit complainant twice, causing injuries to his face. No warrant.

Wellington. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for distributing handbills in the street, Alexander McDowell, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of Scotland, strong build, fresh complexion, blapk hair, grey eyes. Cfotoua

Wellington. —loth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Edward Arthur George James, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, page 855. HhLarreshis.desired. Wellington.— 9th. instant, that he may be compelled to maintain William C. M. Kerr, in the care of the Education Department, William Kerr, alias “ Darky ” Kerr, age fiftyfive, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, swarthy complexion, grey hair, brown eyes, right eye injured and blind, short grey beard. He left for Australia by the s.s. “ Maunganui ” on the 30th June last.

Wellington. —2Bth ultimo, for escaping from Porirua Mental Hospital, lan Carlyle, age thirty, height 5 ft. 11 in., tunneller, native of New Zealand, good build, dark complexion, brown hair and eyes, clean-shaved ; dressed in a blue suit, fawn raincoat, and grey felt hat ; erect gait. He was in possession of a light-grey Whippet Sedan "motoru?ar,,4egistration No. (1930-31) 3-$LJ * y j f

Christchurch. 29th ultimo, on warrant for using obscene language, man (name unknown), age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., good build ; wearing dark overcoat and slouch hat. At 9.35 p.m., in Manchester Street, Constable Norman Thompson endeavoured to arrest accused, when another man, referred to in following paragraph, severely assaulted the constable, rendering him incapable of arresting either of the men. CL tyty/V

Christchurch. 29th ultimo, on warrant for assaulting Constable Norman Thompson whilst in the execution of his duty, Man (name unknown), age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., good build, fresh complexion ; dressed in a light suit and cap, and white scarf. Whilst the constable was endeavouring to arrest the man referred to m preceding paragraph, accused,severely him. -#V Darfield. —9th instant, that he may be compelled to pay the unemployment levy, George Carson, age about fifty, labourer, dark complexion, defective speech.

Timaru. John George Kennedy, default of maintenance. It has been ascertained by the Timaru police that he is now in Australia, and has assumed the name Dawson. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 873.)

Watkouaiti. —7th instant, that he may be interviewed regarding a fire which destroyed an unoccupied cottage at Waikouaiti on the night of the 12th ultimo, the property of Christopher Head, boardinghouse - keeper, William James Murphy, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of Ireland, stout build, dark complexion and hair ; shabbily dressed in a dark suit, grey overcoat, and cap, and may have a sack swag. He is believed to have slept in the cottage on the night preceding the fire, and he was seen in the vicinity of the cottage on the afternoon of the 12th ultimo.