PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVII, Issue 6, 10 February 1932, Page 107

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Kaitaia. Between 1922 and 1931, the property of JAKOR RAKICH, Awanui, a -32 calibre -chambered revolver, “ B ” on barrel.

Auckland. 3lst December last, from 16 Wyndham Street, the property of PETER DAWSON, a folding carbine camera, Butcher’s brand, No. B. 2941, size about 9 in. by 4£in.; value, £5. Identifiable.

Auckland. 22nd ultimo, from 36 Karangahape Road, the property of WINIFRED GRACE ST. JOHN-BIGGS, 23 Weston Avenue, a leather suede note-case, size 4 in. by 3 in., containing a crossed cheque for £1 15s. on the Bank of New Zealand, payable to I. K. St. John-Biggs Studios, signed “ Kodak Ltd.” ; a railway ticket, with complainant’s name on it ; two farthings ; and £5 12s. 7d. in money : total value, £7 10s. Identifiable except money.

Rotorua. Between the 19th and 20th December last, from a motor-car at the Geyser Hotel, the property of JOHN HUMPHRIES, solicitor, Napier, a gentlemen’s pepper-and-salt coloured raincoat, with silk lining, may have “ T. Parket and Co.” on tag ; and a dark-green heavy woollen striped rug : total value, £l2. Identifiable.

Port Awanui. —On the 30th ultimo, the dwelling of ALICE PARKER, Tikitiki, was broken into and the following stolen : A metal cash-box, size 10 in. by 6 in., containing two Post-office Savings-bank books, Gisborne, Nos. S. 17853 and 75890, in names of Charles Parker and Charles Edwin Parker respectively a will made out by C. O. Parker; a marriage license of C. O. Parker; two birth certificates of C. O. W. Parker, made out at Fiji; a lease of Tikitiki Accommodationhouse, signed “ A Parker ” and “ Waiapu Farmers’ Co-op.” ; two insurance policies; four Diggers’ Art Union tickets; a ladies’ gold ring, set with diamonds and pearls ; a gold muffchain ; and a half-sovereign : / total value, £3. Identifiable except money.

Hastings. On the 21st November last, the dwelling of ANNIE RACHEL LASSEN, 909 Frederick Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ small Swiss 15 ct. gold wristlet-watch, with expanding wristlet ; a ladies’ small silver wristlet-watch, with leather wrist-strap ; and a ladies’ 15 ct. gold-band ring, set with three large pale green topaline stones: total value, £2O 15s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about thirtyone, height about 5 ft. 9 in., medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair; wearing a dirty light-grey suit, bluish-grey felt hat, and white canvas shoes.

Wellington. During the night of the 6th instant, the dwelling of DR. WILLIAM EDWARD HERBERT, 186 The Terrace, was broken into and the following stolen : A five-stone diamond half-hoop ring, claw setting, plain 18 ct. gold band, large stones, may have Stewart Dawson’s brand, value £4O ; a three-stone half-hoop diamond ring, plain 18 ct. gold band, large stones, may have Stewart Dawson’s mark, value £4O ; a single-stone diamond ring, set in very fine platinum band, large diamond, value £3O; a small diamond and sapphire ring, three small sapphires in centre and small diamonds surrounding in Marquise setting, pointed oblong shape, 18 ct. gold band, value £2O ; a large platinum gold-backed pendant set 'with diamonds in front, large diamond in centre with smaller ones round it, similar to butterfly shape, three platinum drops with three diamonds in each suspended from lower portion, fine platinum chain attached with several knots in it; value £l5O ; a small circular platinum pendant with a cluster of pearls resembling a bunch of grapes hanging in centre, fine platinum chain attached, value £l2 ; a platinum and diamond brooch, plain platinum bar with large diamond at one end, may have Littlejohn and Co.’s mark, value £l2 ; a pair of earrings, large square black stones with brilliants -■ set round the outside, silver framework, screw-on type, value, £3 35.; and a ladies’ small gold open-face expanding ' wristlet-watch*diamonds set round edge of white-cream dial, English numerals, value £BO : total value, £432 ss. /. /. 4U, bHVif — 2 #/ ! •

Wellington. Between September and December last, from 16 Palm Avenue, the property of ALFRED JOHN COUGHMAN, a -303 calibre B.S.A. sporting rifle, No. 18609, model 4b ; value, £l3 10s. Identifiable.

Wellington. —26th December last, from a motor-car, the property of JOHN BALMER SPEAKMAN, 21 Latham Street, a radiator mascot representing an aeroplane propeller and engine ; and a black motor-clock, with English numerals, “Flight Lieutenant J. B. Speakman, D.C.M., M.M.,” inscribed on back : total value, £6 13s. 6d. Identifiable.

Wellington.— ultimo, from a suit-case, the property of KEITHA MARA MAIR, nurse, 54 Hill Street, a ladies’ gold wristlet- with dent in rim, “ K.M.M.” on back case, black silk band with hearts, clubs, diamonds, and spades on it; an envelope-shaped brown leather purse, containing a boat-ticket, part of an earring, and 6d. : total value, £3 ss.

Wellington. Between the 25th August and sth December last, from the dwelling of MAUD BOWERBANK, 48 Mulgrave Street, a platinum pendant, about size of one shilling-piece, set with diamonds in platinum filigree work with pearl in centre, on fine platinum neck-chain; value, £3O. Identifiable.

Aiiaura. 29th December last, from the dwelling of FREDERICK PAINTIN, a gentlemen’s silver Rotherhams watch, “ F. H. Paintin ” engraved on inside of back case ; an open-face silver keyless watch, house engraved on back, “Chronometer” on dial; and w silver watch-chain: total value, £22. 'Jrf'f'j/

Christchurch. Between the 23rd and 24th ultimo, a store, the property of JOHN PYE AND CO., Rakaia, was broken into and the following stolen : A -22 calibre Stevens Favourite rifle, No. W. 123 ; two grey blankets ; and 7s. in money: total value, £4 16s. 6d. Rifle only identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about twenty-four, height about 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair; wearing light-coloured trousers, slightly darker coat (no hat). The photograph of Steven i James Morighan, alias Hint?, alias ©"Neill, referred to in , Police Gazette, 1932, page 70, and Photographs, 1928, page 61, is believed to be identical with that of the suspect. He was staying at the Britannia Hotel, Christchurch, under the name Sims, On the night of the offence he was absent from the hotel, but returned on the following day and stated that he was visiting his brother at Rakaia, who is believed to be Robin Mori ghan, referred to in “ Persons wanted,” this issue. Both are to be "interviewed regarding the offence. 2

Christchurch. —On the 24th ultimo, a store at Dunsandel, the property of the late HUGH BROWN, was broken into and the following stolen : A large quantity of tobacco and cigarettes, assorted brands ; and a quantity of chocolate : total value, £l7 12s. 7d. Not identifiable.

Christchurch. —On the 3rd ultimo, the premises of IVAN DOUGLAS WOOD, 34 Beverley Street, were broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ fawn crepe de Chine rock, with two jade brooches attached; a ladies’ tennis frock ; a ladies’ double-bar brooch, with diamond in centre and pearl on each side ; a diamond turquoise brooch, about 1J in. long, set with about twenty-five stones in antique setting; a child’s cream cane basket on castors, lined with pink satin and white muslin ; a ladies’ pink Shetland wool dressing-gown, lined with pink chiffon and edged with swansdown; a ladies’ pink and white brocade satin bridge coat, with white fur collar; a pink muslin evening frock ; twelve yards of rose chiffon ; four yards of pink crepe de Chine ; four pairs of ladies’ shoes, size 4 ; a ladies’ green leather handbag ; three sets of table-mats ; and a quantity of ladies’ underwear : total value, £SB ,3s. Portion identifiable.

Christchurch.— -2nd ultimo, from Hopkins Street, the property of EDMUND KEITH LITTLE, 1 Aylmer Street, Spreydon, a 1914 model Triumph motor-cycle, registration No. 24-880, engine No. 29501, belt drive; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Lyttelton.loth December last, from the dwelling of ELSIE RONA MAY WADE, College Road, a ladies’ gold open-face Rolex wristlet- watch, No. 647228, “ Les to Rona, 19/6/28,” engraved on back ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Timaru. —Between the 16th and 30th ultimo, the dwelling of JOHN DOUGLAS ERASER, 4 College Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A navy-blue suit, “ Superior Suit Co.” on tag ; a fawn waterproof overcoat; a white shirt with blue stripes, Litchfield brand ; two double blankets ; a single blanket; two single white sheets ; a clothes-brush with “ Cameron ” on back ; a brown leather portmanteau, size about 30 in. by 12 in. ; a gold-leaf pearl brooch ; a goldstar pearl pendant; a gold neck-chain ; &c. : total value, £26. Identifiable.