PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVII, Issue 6, 10 February 1932, Page 105

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland.2lst ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, C. D. Johnsen, alias D. J. Johnson, age about thirty-eight, height about 5 ft. 9 in., native of England, medium build, fair complexion, black hair, blue eyes, scar on neck ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit and felt hat; well spoken ; smart appearance. Accused obtained £5 from Hartland Leigh Buckley, carpenter, 145 Dominion Hoad, by falsely representing that he required a motor-driver, and offered the position to complainant provided he deposited £5 as a guarantee bond. There are other charges nendh/g.

Auckland.lst instant, that summonses for breaches ,of the Licensing Act may be served upon him, James Daley, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., fireman, native of England, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes; usually dressed in a na^luejuit^/ g

Auckland.27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 12s, fine and costs for helpless drunkenness, Alfred Edwin Jones, age forty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer and driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes, crooked nose, ' 3

Auckland,2Bth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Esma Eva Baggatt, and child, 5 Sanders Avenue, Takapuna, George Arthur Neville Baggatt, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 10 in., barman, native of England, medium build, swarthy complexion, black hair, grey eyes, scar on left wrist; dressed in a dark-brown tweed suit, tan shoes, and navy-blue double-breasted overcoat (no hat); erect gait; frequents hotels. Auckland.2nd instant, that he may be compelled to pay his unemployment levy, Allan Cecil Watkins, student. m

j? urujiLfi AC .et tu xus XAKBMS Auckland.3rd instant, that he may be interviewed regarding the non-payment of his unemployment levy, Charles Hamilton Carey, age twenty-seven, salesman, native of England, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes;. & delicate appearance. . , 8 « WO TORTHIR ACTIOW TO BE TAIOiEbL hU i Li. -- -*- J--^

Auckland.4th instant, that a summons for offensive behaviour may be served upon him, Robert Gilmour Ritchie, age forty, height 5 ft. 7 in., clerk and journalist, native of New Zealand, florid complexion, ginger toothbrush moustache, protruding upper lip; dressed in a grey suit, light-coloured felt hat, and tan shoes, and wears glasses with thick lenses ; erect gait. (See Police Gazette, 1923, page 723, and Photographs, ~ 9 '> J^9M\

; Auckland.— 2nd instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £3B 11s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Frederick Layne Drabble, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. .10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, broad build, fair complexion, auburn hair, blue eyes, prominent ears ; dressed in a navyblue suit, light-coloured felt hat, and navy-blue.overcoat, (See Police Gazette, 1931, page / %/y Zf i/

Waiuku. — instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife and child, Geoffrey Edward Gibson Forster, age thirty, height 5 ft. 11 in., salesman, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, right ring-finger broken, scars on buttock. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page Photoprapjls^l pagejh)

Wairoa. —Ist ultimo, on warrant for theft of a half Tod Sloan riding-saddle, value £5, the property of Robert James Wilson, farm-manager, Bill Reece (name probably fictitious), referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 54. He may assume the names Reeves, Reed, or Mclntyre.

Napier. 26th May, 1931, on warrant for false pretences, W. E. Watson (name probably fictitious), age about twentyfour, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, slight build, fresh complexion, portions of middle- and ring-fingers amputated, round shoulders ; dressed in a dark suit and overcoat, bluish lumberjacket, and grey felt hat. Accused obtained £6 Bs. cash and clothing, value £5 10s., from T. Parker and Co., drapers, Clive Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £ll 18s. There are other charges pending.

Napier. —On or about the sth August last, on warrant for theft of a set of stocks and dies (recovered), and a set of “ Sioux ” No. 38 valve-reseaters, in steel casetotal value, £l4 10s. —the property of George Thomas Harvey, motor mechanic, 40 Vigor Brown Street, Stewart Byrne, age twentyeight, height 6 ft., mechanic, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes, gold fillings in front teeth; usually wears white crepe overcoat, tan shoes, and felt hat; erect gait. He borrowed the articles from complainant, sold the stocks and dies, and offered the valve-reseaters for sale at Wellingtoß^-—(Gee Police Gazette, 1931, page 304.) CUULC/) ? L/S '

Napier. —l9th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Lovell (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-four, height about 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, tanned complexion, light-brown hair, dark eyes; dressed in light-coloured trousers, brown shoes, and navy-blue overcoat (no hat or vest), or grey suit, fawn tie, and brown shoes. Accused obtained £3 from Charles Hamilton Johnston, fruiterer, 4 McDonald Lane, by means of a valueless cheque for £8 10s., which he tendered in payment for a fare to Hamilton by the Checkers Service Cars. There are other charges pending.

Hastings. 27th ultimo, for false pretences, G. E. or J. S. McLeod, age about thirty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, fair fresh complexion ; dressed in a grey suit. Accused obtained from Hugh William Charles Baird, draper, by means of a valueless cheque for £22 10s., the following articles, value £6 145., and £4 4s. change : A blue serge suit with faint blue and red stripes, size 4 ; a blue Summit shirt with darker blue and white stripes ; two black shirts with collars attached, branded “ Bairds ” ; a tie ; and an attache-case. The photograph of John Andrew Riddell, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 51, and Photographs, 1921, page 42, has been identified as that of accused. are o/her /Charges pending. No warrant.

Eltham. —4th instant, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), Wilfrid H. Reynolds, farmer, native of England. On the 22nd February, 1921, he registered a Smith and Wesson revolver, No. 11551.

Opunake. 3rd instant, that he may be located and his revolver inspected, David Aitken Lusk, age about forty, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes. On the 31st January, 1921, he registered a six-chambered colt Army Service .revolver, -455 calibre, No. 116112, and was granted certificate of registration, No. 14641 j _

Palmerston North.— 2nd instant, op warrant of commitment to Palmerston North Prison for seven days' in default of paying £2 3s. 6d. fine and costs for failing to deliver over military uniform, Eric Stanley, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. in., plumber, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, small dark moustache. (See Police Gazette, 1931,.page 628, and Photographs, 1932, page fafa

Wellington. —lsth ultimo, on/warrant for false pretences, H. Lawson (name probably fictitious), referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 85. Accused obtained £9 from Gilbert Frank Alston, shopkeeper, 24 Willis Street, by means of a valueless pay-note for £l2 10s., payable at the office of Dalgety and Co., and also by falsely representing that he was employed on the s.s. “ Marion.” He is now described as about thirty-seven years of age, and wore a fawn overcoat with heliotrope stripes. There are other charges pending. H I i/vb.

Wellington. 7th ultimo, for theft of £23, the property of Robert William Rogers, farm labourer, Douglas—(l) Arthurs (name probably fictitious), age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 6 in.', slight build, sallow complexion, fair hair turning grey, snub nose, one gold upper tooth on left side; well dressed in a clerical-grey suit and light-grey hat: and (2) Man (name unknown), age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., strong build, fresh complexion, sandy hair; well dressed in a blue suit and grey felt hat (he was known by the name “ Reg ”). Accused met complainant, who was going to Australia, at the People’s Palace, and by means of a confidence trick (“Gold for notes”) deprived him of £23. No warrant.

Wellington. 4th November last, for false pretences, D. McNaughton, age sixty, height 5 ft. 6 in., canvasser, medium build, ruddy complexion, brown hair turning grey, grey eyes, wrinkled face ; neatly dressed in a navy-blue suit and lightgrey felt hat. Accused, who was employed by George Harrison, photographer, 147 Cuba Street, obtained £4 18s. 9d. commission from his employer by falsely representing that he had received three orders for photograph-enlargements. He may be identical with A. McDonald, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 30. No warrant.

Nelson. —29th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Rita Margareta Thomas, Frederick Horace Thomas, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., ex-postal clerk, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair going bald, brown/eyes, slightWstooyed -usually well dressed. cV-U/mJ/ a

Christchurch. —24th ultimo, for escaping from Sunnyside Mental Hospital, Henry Warring, age thirty, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair; dressed in institution clothing— tweed suit and black shoes (no hat). .He.is described as a dangerous man. ojwmAu, i/Y_sv

Christchurch. —2nd instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Robert Marshall Hern, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 6 in., engineer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, nose inclined to be hooked; well dressed; /Pond of drink. /Arrears to 26th January, 1932, £461 10s -frOuedUAj L ffSS~‘

Southbridge.— 22nd November last, on warrant for theft of a case of flounders, value 10s., the property of James Henry Cannon, Robin Morighan, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, olive complexion, brown hair, large brown eyes ; dressed in grey whipcord trousers and brown coat (no hat). He failed to appear in answer to a summons. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1932, page 33.) . / ' CL&/