PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVI, Issue 46, 18 November 1931, Page 692

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Auckland. —Between the 30th ultimo and 2nd instant, from a shed at the Teachers’ Training College, Mount Eden, the property of the AUCKLAND EDUCATION BOARD, about 2 lb. of gelignite ; about one hundred detonators, Nobel brand, and fuse lengths ; and a pair of detonator pinchingpliers : total value, 19s. Pliers only identifiable.

Auckland. —6th September last, from 10 Bassett Road, the property of EILEEN BUCHANAN, a ladies’ 9 ct. gold octagon-shape wristlet-watch, No. 640 B scratched on back of case, “ Matador ” on dial, with gold expanding-bracelet attached value, £5. Identifiable.

Auckland. —14th ultimo, from 6 Murdock Road, Newton, the property of CHARLES FREDERICK COLLINS, a gentlemen’s open-face gold watch, screw front and back, scratch on dial from 1 to 7, roman numerals, two small dents on front glass-rim ; value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

Rotorua. Between the sth and 23rd ultimo, the dwelling of FREDERICK JOHN RAYNER (deceased), was broken into and the following stolen : A portable Columbia gramophone ; about thirty gramophone records ; six white woollen double blankets ; and a bottle of William Grant and Son’s whisky :

total value, £ls ss. Identification doubtful

Te Kuiti. About 1921, the property of JAMES ALEXANDER THOMSON, farmer, Aria, a *32 calibre revolver, No. 83842. Identifiable.

Gisborne. —2Bth August last, from a room in the garage of BERTHA WILCOX, Derby Street, ten £2O notes ; twenty £1 notes £llO in £5 and £lO notes (Bank of New South Wales notes); and a ring set with three diamonds in platinum setting : total value, £350. Ring only identifiable.

Port Ahuriri. Between January and August last, from the dwelling of Ark Hoo, Pakowliai, the property of HARRY BOWSON, Waghorne Street, a double -barrelled breechloading 12-gauge shot-gun, No. 6648, made by Liege United Arms Company, Belgium ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Napier. —Between 18th and 25th July last, from a hut at Kohuptiki, the property of WHIREMU PAIPA, Clive, a blue serge suit, with double-breasted waistcoat, “ R. T. Harding ” on tag, “ Summit ”on inside of pocket; value, £7 7s. Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to William Walker, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair ; wearing a dark suit (no hat) ; a half-caste Maori.

Hastings. —On the 22nd ultimo, a store, the property of ROYAL DARCY HODGSON, 900 Heretaunga Street, was broken into and the following stolen: Two cheques (recovered), and £ls 16s. Bd. in money. Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Roy George Dims ton, age twentyseven, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and contractor, native of New Zealand, slight build, brown complexion, fair hair. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted. v St. John’s. Between the 1 3th and 14th ultimo, the property of LUCY HAT HICK, 2 Virginia Road, Wanganui, a ladies’ oval wristlet-watch, with diamonds around dial, platinum back, No. 34322 ; value, £6O. Identifiable.

Palmerston North. —sth instant, from the dwelling of FLINDERS SCOTT McRAE, Napier Road, a gentlemen’s gold half-hunting Waltham watch, No. 15118090; a gold chain, long and short links, with a Justice of the Peace enamel badge and a round gold medal (with “ F. S. Mcßae ” on it) attached ; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold dress-ring, set with a square of pearls, with a ruby in centre in claw setting; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold dress-ring, set with diamonds and sapphires alternately in platinum claw setting; and about £6 in money : total value. £96. Identifiable except money,

Petone. —Between the 7th and 9th ultimo, the shop of HOOSONS LTD., 97 Main Street, Lower Hutt, was broken into and the following stolen : Two pairs of fawn Roslyn singlets, No. 79 on neck ; a pair of fawn Roslyn underpants, No. 79 on waist; two pairs of fawn Roslyn underpants, No. 85 on waist ; a pair of pink underpants, branded “ Canterbury ” ; thirty locknit art-silk singlets and underpants, “ Canterbury ” and “ Hoosons Ltd.” on neck ; a number of collars with “ Chester ” on them ; a number of collars with “ Broadway ” on them ; a Big Ben alarm-clock, with arm attached to winder for switching off lights ; a boy’s dark-grey worsted suit, size 4 ; a brown suit, size 4 ; two serge suits, with double-breasted coats, size 4 ; a light-grey sports suit; a black dinner suit, size 4 ; three pairs of cream flannel trousers ; a pair of grey flannel trousers ; one pair of cream cotton trousers ; a number of bathing costumes ; ties ; handkerchiefs ; shirts ; &c. Most of the articles are branded “ Hoosons Ltd.” Total value, £lO2. Identification douMtu! - ‘7&5L> Atumu6 U/S/3*

Wellington. —27th August last, from the dwelling of IVY MARTHA GOODYER, Abel Smith Street, two National Bank of New Zealand £2O notes, Nos. N 03927 and 1912 ; six £1 notes ; and a £2O note on the National Bank of New Zealand. The last-mentioned note has been returned through the bank. £2O notes only identifiable.

Wellington. Between the 26th September and sth October last, from the office of MESSRS. JOSEPH NATHAN AND CO., Featherston Street, a cash-box, size 12 in. by 5 in. by 4 in., containing £27 in money; a Post Office Savingsbank book, No. 403432, in name of Irene Wareham ; two sovereigns ; and a Post Office Savings-bank book, No. 355004, in name of Ruby Wareham. Cash-box and Savings-bank book only identifiable.

Wellington. —On the 10th instant, a letter-box at the Te Aro Post Office, Ghuznee Street, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Post and Telegraph Department) was broken open and the following stolen : A crossed cheque, No. E. 211,251, for £25, drawn on the Bank of Australasia, Wellington, payable to number 9021, and signed A. L. R. George, in an envelope addressed to Cooper Wilkies, Christchurch ; a crossed cheque, No. 1,290, for £402 ss. 6d., drawn on the Bank of Australasia, Wellington, payable to number 9060, and signed A. L. R. George, in an envelope addressed to Ross and Glendining, Ltd., Wellington ; a crossed cheque, No. 445590, for £l4 2s. lid., drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Te Aro, Wellington, payable to Albert E. Gledhill, and signed R. Resnick, in an envelope addressed to Albert E. Gledhill, Christchurch ; and an open cheque, No. 152989, for £ls 13s. 10s., drawn on the National Bank of New Zealand, Te Aro, Wellington, payable to the Westport Coal Co., and signed T. Roberts. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about twenty height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, about 10 st. in weight, very dark auburn hair, small “ Charlie Chaplin ” moustache, thin features, appeared to have prominent teeth, dark eyebrows, believed to have freckled face, hair brushed back, smart appearance, and apparently well educated ; dressed in a fawny suit, -brown tie (no hat). / /l . XL //a/ j j

Wharf (Wellington).— Between the 6th and Bth ultimo from a cabin on the s.s. “ Maunganui,” the property of JAMES MARSHALL, steward, four Australian £5 . notes; eight Australian £lO notes; four Australian £1 notes ; and one New Zealand 10s. note : total, £lO4 10s. Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Robert Allen Husband, age twentyfour, height 5 ft. 9 in., steward, native of Australia, medium build, sallow complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted.

Wharanui. —Between the 24th and 25th ultimo, from a hut, the property of HERBERT PRESTON GUNNER, an 18 ct. gold Waltham watch, double-cased, stem-wind, “ L.E.G.” in monogram on front case u value, £2O. Identifiable. -aT/xjrit Greymouth. sth instant, from the Public Works Department yard, the property of JAMES COWE, Coal Creek, a black-enamelled O.K. Supreme motor-cycle, 2|- h.p., registration No. 20-741, engine No. 78492/5, chromium-plated double exhaust-pipe ; value, £7O. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, fair complexion and hair ; wearing a grey cap and khaki overcoat. ( /?, „// f

- ' ll 77 V Christchurch. Between the Bth and 27th 'September last, the dwelling of MARGARET HARRIS, 17 Dyers Pass Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A -45 calibre six-chambered Colt revolver, . military pattern ; a <32 calibre' six-chambered - revolver a military straightpattern sword and scabbard - ; aUdouble-breasted military khaki overcoat; a French clock, size 6 in. by 4 in. by 2 in., gilt case, with “ Petersens ”on it; and 15 ft. of electrical, flex : - total value, £23,125./ Clock only identifiable. , , As/* Christchurch. 'Between the 7th and Bth ultimo, the premises of JOHN ALFRED CROCKETT, storekeeper, Main South Road, Sockburn, were broken into and the following stolen : A quantity of cigarettes and tobacco, assorted brands ; twenty-four tooth-brushes; tins and tubes of tooth-paste ; and two bottles of hair-oil: total value, £2l os. 9d. Not identifiable.

Methven. —On the 17th September last, the premises of ERNEST FREDERICK WARD, hotelkeeper, were broken into and the following stolen: A National cash register (recovered) ; four bottles of House of Lords whisky ; four bottles of Dewars whisky; and £3 in money: total value, £BB 12s. Not identifiable.

Timaru. Between the 27th and 28th ultimo, from the Wentworth Hall, Church Street, the property of SYDNEY EDWARD HOGUE, 12 Nelson Street, a gentlemen’s doublebreasted navy-blue nap overcoat, two buttons on each side, lined with black silk ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Dunedin. —6th instant, from Moray Place, the property of HECTOR ALEXANDER COXON, 1 Onslow Street, a 1927 model 2f h.p. B.S.A. motor-cycle, engine No. L. 1493, chassis No. 9020, registration No. 29-709, Terry saddle, Tan-Sad pillion saddle on rear ; value, £3O. Identifiable; / fan /ur