PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVII, Issue 28, 13 July 1932, Page 443

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Auckland. Between the 2nd and 4th instant, the premises of MACKY, LOGAN, AND CALDWELL, LTD., Broadway, Newmarket, were broken into and the following stolen: Eleven gentlemen’s navy-blue serge suits, sizes 4,5, and 6, No. 5116 in pencil underneath hip-pocket; five brownish-red thornproof suits, Nos. 36, 37, and 38, Nos. 1910, 1951, 1968, and 1932 in pencil underneath hip-pocket; two pairs of navyblue trousers, size 4, No. 5116 in pencil underneath hippocket ; three white dress shirts, size 3, Cambridge brand; and twelve white neglige shirts, size 2, branded “ Hart Bros.” on back of neck : total value, £75. Mostly identifiable.

Auckland. —sth ultimo, from Port Street, the property of PERCY ' RIDGE JONES, Aratonga Avenue, Great South Road, a 2\ h.p. B.S.A. motor-cycle, green tank, black frame, registration No. 11741, engine No. D. 2521, J. 7175 ; value, £SO. Identifiable. /UCOTVUJcL

Auckland. —23rd March last, from the shop window of PAUL JOSEPH RHINE, 56 Victoria Street, an 18 ct. gold ring, set with a cluster of seven diamonds in platinum setting, two small chip diamonds on each side of cluster; an 18 ct. gold ring, set with three diamonds in platinum setting ; and a gold ring, set with three diamonds in straight setting, with stones slightly apart: total value, £l3 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland. — On the 18th March last, the dwelling of WILLIAM ROSS, 14 Whittaker Place, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ 18 ct. gold ring, set with diamonds and rubies, band of ring broken ; and a gold-bar brooch, with small ruby set in centre : total value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

Opotiki. —2sth December last, the property of J OSEPHINE CLARK, Nukuhou, and another, £2 10s. in money. Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to George Delves, age about twenty height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, frizzy dark hair, light-brown eyes, large scar on right side of neck, head inclined to one side ; wearing a brown sports coat, grey trousers. Suspect was employed by complainant’s husband, and during their absence the money was, stolerqjjid suspect had disappeared. / J'jf jfcrfsrt&rff /i'/i-H £ S>,

Putaruru. —Between the 17th March and the 14th April last, from a motor-truck, the property of WILLIAM KEATH WASTNEY, 22 Arthur Street West, Onehunga, a -22 calibre Winchester repeating-rifle, model 1890, No. 726995; a riflesilencer ; four single blankets; and a primus stove : total value, £lO 12s. 6d. Rifle only identifiable.

Taumarunui. —About 1930, from a vacant house at Kakahi, the property of JANE FANNY THOMPSON, Te Puke, a gentlemen’s 18 ct. gold ring, with “ W.H.T.” engraved on it; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold keeper ring; an 18 ct. gold brooch, horse-shoe shape ; an 18 ct. gold bangle ; four silver tablespoons ; two large silver forks; a ladies’ gold open-face watch; a fine-gold chain ; a George Third half-sovereign, made into a tie-pin; twelve table knives; a quantity of ladies’ wearing apparel, &c. : total value, £SO. Identifiable.

Raurimu.— Between the 26th December and 12th May last, the property of WILLIAM PERRET MEAD, labourer, National Park, a canvas canoe, painted red, made in three sections ; value, £4. Identifiable.

New Plymouth. the 28th February last and 2nd ultimo, from the dwelling of GLADYS LAURA FOWLER, Pendarves Street, a ladies’ silver watch, with border of blue enamel on front, Gladys Ekdahl ” scratched on inside of back case ; value, £6 ss. Identifiable.

Stratford. — l6th May last, from the dwelling of EDWARD STEPHEN WALKER, farmer, Flint Road, a gentlemen’s long khaki waterproof overcoat, “ Swandry ” make on inside ; and a gentlemen’s light-grey gabardine overcoat, small burnhole in right shoulder : total value, £6. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Frank Thomas Delderfield Hadden Putland, alias Frederick Perkins, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page

Napier. —l2th October last, the property of FREDERICK HOLMES ROBERTSON, 17 Jull Street, a pair of gentlemen’s tan shoes, Astoria ” brand, size 8 ; value, £2 9s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Stuart FergUSSOn, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion and hair, blue eyes ; usually wears plus fours, sports coat, and tan shoes. The complainant and suspect occupied the same room, and the former went away leaving some of his property in the room. When he returned the shoes were missing, and suspect had disappeared. j f'V / 35 Wanganui. 3rd instant, from a safe in the office of the Federal Hotel, the property of MARY BETHUNE, licensee, a ladies’ brown leather handbag, with two compartments, 12 in. long by 7 in. deep ; about eleven keys on ring ; and £ll9 3s. in money : total value, £122. Not identifiable. The offender took the keys from complainant’s bedroom, opened the office and safe, and akffe the money, &<^r^ Wanganui. —On the 4th May last, from the dwelling of ANNIE ELIZABETH VERNON, 67 Portal Street, a greenstone oval clock, about 9 in. high ; and £l2 7s. 6d. in money : total value, £22 7s. 6d. Clock only identifiable.

Palmerston North. — the 19th April last, from the dwelling of JAMES MONTEITH PENMAN, 35 Pascal Street, a ladies’ gold ring, set with a black opal, with small diamond on each side ; and a gentlemen’s plain band ring, with “ C.E.” on it; total value, £l9. Identifiable.

Wellington. —l9th ultimo, from the dwelling of ROBERT FREDERICK ATKINSON, 79 Boulcott Street, and others, a rolled-gold open-face Waltham watch, 17 jewels, two swal- fVo lows engraved on back of case ; a 9 ct. gold light curb watchchain ; a ladies’ gold wristlet-watch, with expanding wristlet attached; and £33 2s. 9d. in money : total value, £43 12s. 9d. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), height 5 ft. 10 in.; believed to be wearing a light-coloured cap. The suspect stole the money and jewellery from bedrooms while the occupants were asleep. Wellington. — l7th ultimo, from a motor-car either at Woodville or Wellington, the property of HARRY NEILL SCRIMSHAW, 209 Sutherland Road, a leather suit-case, size 36 in. by 18 in., “ H.N.S.” in gold lettering on outside, containing a purse with three sovereigns in it; a collar-box ; a photo of two boys; a photo of a boy; a German bladerazor ; two military hair-brushes ; a red and black dressinggown ; a number of letters addressed to complainant, care of Colonial Motor Co., Auckland; a number of shirts; socks, &c.: total value, £2B. Portion identifiable.

Wellington.— On the 9th ultimo, the shop of THOMAS GEORGE LIDDLE, Majoribanks Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A hand hair-cutting machine, No. 2, made by Brown and Sharpe, cross on right handle ; a quantity of cigarettes and tobacco, assorted brands; and about £3O in money : total value, £7l ss. Hair-cutting machine only identifiable.

Wellington. —Between the 2nd and 10th May last, from the workroom of GEORGE TAYLOR, tailor, Lambton Quay, a gentlemen’s navy-blue serge suit, single-breasted coat, with two buttons on front, “ George Taylor, merchant tailor, Wellington,” on tag; value, £8 Bs. Identifiable.

Wellington. Between the 4th and 7th ultimo, from 228 Willis Street, the property of MADELINE JOYCE, a ladies’ ring, set with a large sapphire with three small diamonds on each side; value, £ls. Identifiable.

Wellington. — On the 13th May last, the dwelling of CHARLES BAINBRIDGE TRIMNELL, 29 Bolton Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A necklace, with pearls and pale green peridots set alternately; eight plain gold shirt-studs ; a pair of pearl and gold earrings ; and about £4 15s. in money : total value, £9. Identifiable except money.

Wellington. —On the 14th May last, the dwelling of WALTER JOHN BLUNDELL, 9 Wesley-. Road, was broken into and the following stolen: A ladies’ 18 ct. gold dressring, set with two pearls across in claw setting; a ’ladies’ gold signet ring, with bird engraved on panel and Latin motto underneath; a ladies’ gold wristlet with black ribbon wristlet attached; a ladies’ gun-metal wristletwatch, with red and black plaited cord wristlet; a small gold ring, set with a blue agate stone in mille grain setting; a small travelling-clock, in purple leather folding-case; a pair of gold oval cuff-links, with “ B.B.” on them; five bottles of brandy ; andabout £1 in money : total value, £2O ss. Identifiable except money and brandy.

Murchison. Between the 12th May last and 11th ultimo, from the roadside at Gowan Bridge, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Public Works Department), a tent, size 10 ft. by Bft., and two tent-flys, branded “P.W.D.”; seven sheets of Upsom lining-boards, size 7 ft. by 3 ft.; and a window, with four panes of glass, each pane 10 in. by 9 in. : total value, £5 12s. Portion identifiable.

Murchison.' Between the 26th May last and 18th ultimo, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Public Works Department), a tent, size 8 ft. by 10 ft., and a tent-fly, branded “ P.W.D.” ; value, £l. Identifiable.

Rangiora. Between the 30th ultimo and Ist instant, the shop of FREDERICK ALEXANDER LANE, High Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ 9 ct. gold signet ring, with “ C.M.” engraved on it; two silver lighters ; ten 9 ct. gold medals; six Chromium watch attachments ; a ladies’ 9 ct. gold expander ; twelve silver thimbles ; a Swan fountain-pen ; three gentlemen’s silver watch-chains ; a gold shield; two silver match-boxes; three silver cigarettelighters ; twelve silver medals ; two ladies’ silver expanders ; fifteen ladies’ 9 ct. gold armlets; a silver card-case; five gentlemen’s rolled-gold watch-chains; a ladies’ Rhinestone necklace; three E.P.N.S. watch-bands. Watches Five Roskoff cylinder ; two gentlemen’s silver Elida rectangular ; two gentlemen’s silver Roamer; three gentlemen’s Gusman wristlet; a Union octagonal wristlet; three gentlemen’s wristlet; three gentlemen’s rolled-gold Eclipse ; two ladies’ silver lever ; three ladies’ wristlet; three gentlemen’s German pocket; seven Thomen 15-jewels ; two gentlemen’s Lusina rectangular ; a gentlemen’s silver Roamer luminous dial; five gentlemen’s Roskoff wristlet; three gentlemen’s rectangular ; a gentlemen’s rolled-gold Wintex ; four ladies’ Summit silver levers; a gentlemen’s oxidized steel; three gentlemen’s W.O.E. pocket; and five ladies.’ Eclipse wristlet: total. value, £BS. Identifiable. AtcriHUCU 7/3*/

Christchurch.— Between the 30th ultimo and Ist instant, the garage of CHARLES MARTIN DAWSON, 58 Britain Street, was broken into and the following stolen: A ladies’ red dressing-gown, trimmed with fawn ; a ladies’ pink dressingjacket ; a ladies’ blue locknit cardigan; two gentlemen’s cream Canterbury pullovers ; a ladies’ O.S. blue-spot cardigan; a ladies’ grey cardigan ; a ladies’ fawn pullover ; two gentlemen’s grey cardigans ; a ladies’ red woollen jumper suit; a ladies’ blue woollen jumper suit; a sample range of Locknit underwear, with “ Lane Walker, and Rudkin, Ltd.” in gold letters on it; and a quantity of ladies’ and gentlemen’s underwear : total value, £35. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— On the 9th ultimo, the dwelling of ELLEN PARNHAM, 15 Norman’s Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A ring, set with a cluster of twelve diamonds ; a gold ring, set with five opals ; a gold ring, set with a plain ruby; a gold ring, set with onyx and pearls; a gold muffchain ; a gold medal, with “ Great War, E. H. Parnham, 1914-18 ” engraved onit; a gold brooch, set with an amethyst; a gold kangaroo brooch ; a gentlemen’s gold chain, long links, with seal attached; a ring, set with diamonds and rubies; a gold neck-chain, with a mounted amethyst attached; and £1 10s. in money : total value, £sl 15s. Medal only identifiable.

Dunedin. Between 1924 and 1931, the property of ARTHUR ALBERT PAAPE, Grand Hotel, a -32 calibre six-chambered Colt revolver, with ivory handle; value, £4. Identifiable.