PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVII, Issue 3, 20 January 1932, Page 51

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. —13th instant, that he may be compelled to pay his unemployment levy, Leslie Samuel Holdsworth Clark, age about thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., traveller, stout build, ruddy complexion; usually dressed in /a /grey suit and felt hat; fond of drink. 7)// /i 5

Auckland .-—Jack Kennedy, theft (see Police Gazette, 1932, page 2). The men referred to as Kennedy’s companions have been arrested by the Auckland police. Their names are Frederick Groth (who has been deported) and James Simpson, alias Mangan. fM*'■

Auckland. —7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 19s. 6d. fine and costs for throwing stones, Robert Lindsay Gray, age seventeen, height 5 ft. 10 in., motor-car attendant, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, brown eyes; dressed in grey trousers and navy-blue coat.

Rotorua. —22nd ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his child, James Leslie Miller, age twenty-nine, height about 5 ft. 9 in., bootmaker, native of New Zealand, thin build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; dressed in a navyblue suit and fawn felt hat; erect gait; fond of drink and gambling ; frequents Arrears to 21st ultimo, £ls 2s. fW QV 2- .

Hamilton. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for 6 months for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order, William John Lowe, age fortysix, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes* £See Police Gazette, 1930, page 511.) OtVkerJiUxi/ 7/ 7 h

Hamilton. 3oth ultimo, on warrant that being adjudged bankrupt on the 30th January, 1931, she did not fully and truly discover to the Official Assignee all her property and how and to whom and when she disposed of any part thereof, Alma Olga Bode! Wilson Terrill, age forty-five (looks older), domestic, native of New Zealand, stout build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, left leg broken belpw knee and bent outwards; limps. OAAjLofccb 3/2/32.

Gisborne. —9th November last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Eric Winter Wickes, age about thirty, height 6 ft. 1| in., showman, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, fair hair, grey eyes ; wearing a blue suit with white stripes. (Zn/U&htfif' j-dfJ3

Gisborne. — 20th October last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £62 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Thomas Bradley, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, scars on right knee and shin. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 480.)

Wairoa. 24th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, William John Davidson, alias R. Davis, age forty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair going bald, hazel eyes, large nose, pock-pitted face; crucifix, bracelet, and snake, &c., on left forearm ; star and crescent on back of left hand; star on back of right hand; dressed in a blue or pepper-and-salt coloured suit and felt hat, and was carrying a sack swag. Accused obtained toys, value £1 10s. 6d., and £3 9s. 6d. cash from Fred Hanham, Carroll Street, Wairoa, by means of a valueless cheque for £5. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1931, pages 660 and 677, and Photo/ . graphs, 1920, page //') J \ yd/

Stratford. l4th ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Harold Middleton Lee, alias Henry Middleton Lee, referred to in Police Gazette, 1928, page 401, and 1929, page 184. He is to be arrested and charged with the offence / . “Failing to report to the Probation Officer. /2L£SL jOG /_4 / /

Wanganui.- 11th instant; on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Caroline Sybil Keown, and children, Ridgway Street, Robert Arron Keown, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 529. When last seen he was dressed in navy-blue trousers, dirty grey coat, and grey felt hat; dirty appearance ; f °" d “ OteJ&iiF/zfez

Wanganui. —lsth instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of finding sureties to enter into a recognizance conditioned that he do keep the peace towards his mother, Jean Neiling, Putiki, Daniel Richard Nejling, alias Richard Daniel Neiling, alias Sidney William Lewis, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 59. / Q/.g/. 3 -2_

Takabau. — F. Taylor, theft: It has been ascertained by the Hastings police that the name should read E. Clark. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 755.)

Wellington.— November last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for ten days in default of paying £2 19s. costs for mischief, Benjamin Norman Campbell, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 4f in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, brown hair, blue-grey eyes, scar on back of right hand and on abdomen ; dressed in navyblue trousers, grey coat, grey felt hat, and /grey, overcoat. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 379. )\ a „ //' // < f// *7 i Av

Wellington. —2oth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, J. A. Riddell, age'about thirty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., salesman, motor-driver, and labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair fresh complexion, blue eyes; dressed in a brown suit and felt hat. Accused obtained £5 cash and a canteen of cutlery, value £7, from Messrs. P. N. Denton and Co., jewellers, 260 Lambton Quay, by means of a valueless cheque for £l2 10s. This man, who has no banking account, invariably obtains his supply of eheque-fojfragjiy calling at a-*small branch of a bank, to the manager crf/wkichi hevTadlmAs kpv perusal a letter addressed toitli®Jpanager of a bajfiaat sfertie other centre requesting m6i)py/£<Lme forwarded to him to a town to where he says he is doing. He then asks the/bank-manager whom he is interviewing to supply him/with a cheque-form, stating that he desires to draw a cheque on his account, and enclose it with the letter, so that the money may be transmitted to him. The photograph of John Andrew Riddell, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 760, and Photographs, 1921, page 42, has been identified as that of the accused. (See following paragraph ) J „

Wellington. —lsth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, John Andrew Riddel!, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 760, and Photographs, 1921, page 42. His license has been cancelled and his return to the nearest prison is desired. No action regarding his breach of probation is to be taken after the 16th April, 1932. (See preceding paragraph/ (P. 32/83.)

Wellington. —l3th instant, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), John Basil Miller, salesman. On the 11th April, 1922, he registered a revolver, and was supplied with a certificate of registration, No. 219806.

Wellington. —llth instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Thomas William Landford, referred to in Police Gazette, 1930, page 39. Mis arrest j&zdesired. • / y //o "tun ItuLiGLc/tjjit / y

Wellington.— l2th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £5 15s. fine and costs for a breach of the motor-lorry regula tions, Thomas Haywood, age twenty-eight; height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and carrier, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion and hair, brown eves. /,—/ „

Wellington. 22nd October last, for failing to comply with the conditions of her release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Sarah Jane Warnahy, alias Jane Ogilvie, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 435.

Wellington. 7th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Mary Wilson Danby, and child, Frederick Charles Danby, alias Dandy, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., cook, native of England, strong build, pale complexion, black hair, dark eyes ; well dressed in a grey flannel or slatecoloured suit and, felt hat; quiet manned; plays the piano and violin.

Wellington.— llth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Euphemia Thomas, 35 Kent Terrace, Charles Copeland Thomas, age fifty-one, height 6 ft. 0/ in., farmer, native of Australia, strong build, fair complexion, fair hair going bald, blue eyes, burn-scar on top of head, mark under left ear, long wrists and hands; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit, tan boots or shoes, and wears a gold watch-chain; walks’ slowly, and usually- keeps one hand in his pocket'' Arrears to 4th instant, £42. (See Police Gazette, 1932, page 26.)

Wellington.— loth November last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying 15s. fine and costs for driving a motor-vehicle without being licensed, James Patrick O’Brien, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and tunneller, native of New Zealand, strong build, ruddy complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, long nose, scar on upper lip, above right eye, and behind right knee. (See Police Gazette, 1927, page 116.)

Wellington.— l7th instant, that he may be compelled to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his three children, in the care of the Education Department, Leonard Ruxton Armstrong, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 6/ in., canvasser, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, grey hair and eyes, defective sight, wears glasses. He may be accompanied by Constance Jennings, alias Armstrong, the mother of the children. (See Police .Gazette, 1931, page 328.) /s*]}s

Seddonville.- James Chapman, breach of probation (see Police Gazette, 1930, page 339) : It has been ascertained by the Wellington police that he is identical with Edward Lennister, alias James Chapman, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 49.

Greymouth. sth November last, for unlawfully converting a motor-cycle (recovered) to his own use, the property of James Cowe, Man (name unknown), age about twentyfour, height 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, ruddy complexion, light-brown hair; dressed in a navy-blue suit and short military overcoat (no hat). He may be identical with C. Fuller, who was discharged from the s.s. “ Opihi ” at Westport on the 2nd November last. No warrant.

Christchurch. 22nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying 10s. balance of fine and costs for unlawfully using a bicycle, Alfred Murton, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 17.

Christchurch. —14th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for five days on each in default of paying £2 10s. fine and costs for failing to pay his unemployment levy, Frank Robert Noble, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, deaf. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 265.)

Christchurch. 23rd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for failing to pay his unemployment levy, Hugh Goyder Hutchings, age about twenty-four, height about 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of Australia, medium build, dark complexion and hair. tfau/

Christchurch. l4th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for eight days in default of paying £2 fine and costs for failing to pay his railway fare, James Samuel Montecino, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., driver and pianist, native of New Zealand, medium, build, dark complexion, black hair, grey eyes, scar on throat, on left wrist, and on right knee. (See PolicmGazette, 1927, page 324.) _Jjraoc/ /O/Z3>-.

Christchurch. —14th ultimo, on three warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for five days on each in default of paying £3 15s. (£1 ss. on each) fines and costs for failing to pay his unemployment levy, John Langley, age about twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 10 in., salesman, native of Australia, slight build, fair complexion and hair, prominent nose, large mouth' with gold-filled teeth, thin features; dressed in a brownish-grey suit and slouch hat/, and carries a walking stick - ttWii (7/ 2/^

Christchurch. —l7th November last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £l9 16s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Desmond Morgan, age about twenty-six, height 5 ft. 9 in., horse-trainer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown curly hair, hazel eyes. He may assume the name Day. / / j2mu27tc{ /O / ?-/

Timaru.— loth ultimo, on warrant for theft as a servant, Clifford Atkinson, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 5 in., accountant, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion and hair, large teeth ; usually dressed in a blue suit and light felt hat; smart appearance. Whilst employed by the Timaru Motors, Ltd., accused stole £4 10s., the property of his employers. There are other charges pending. He is accompanied by his wife and two children (eight years old and two months old). He may assume/he Mme J. O’Grady. OKniLUu) / eZ-2 ,n % -

Oamaru. — llth instant, /hat he may be compelled to pay his unemployment levy, John Henry Parker, referred to in Police Gazette, 1927, page 473, and Photographs, page 62. / „ nAo/i,

j TjllTlprprCTT-rflP \ pi a pw « f ’* Dunedin. 7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Joseph Davis, age fifty-six, height 5 ft. in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, right little-finger bent, broken nose*, scar on each eyebrow » shabbily dressed.