PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVIII, Issue 15, 19 April 1933, Page 250

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Auckland. On the 3rd ultimo, the dwelling of SARAH AGNES CAMPBELL, 10 Albion Road, was broken into and the following stolen: A ladies’ gold wristlet-watch, “S. A. McG.” and date on back of case, with fine-gold expanding wristlet and safety-chain attached ; and a ladies’ gold watch, “ B. McG.-B 5/9/23 ” on back of case, with gold expanding wristlet and safety-chain attached : total value, £ls. Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the 23rd ultimo, the dwelling of BERTHA ROBINSON, 55 Esplanade Road, was broken into and the following stolen: A gold engagement ring, set with two diamonds and a ruby in claw setting; a gold bar brooch, set with three stones, yellow, blue, and green; a gold circular brooch, set with a blue turquoise; a pair of cuff links and a gold stud : total value, £22. Identifiable.

Auckland. — the 15th February last and 6th instant, from a poultry farm at 110 Lucerne Road, Remuera, the property of DOROTHEA JUNE HELLABY, about two hundred and sixty white leghorn and black Orpington pullets, about five months old, leghorns are imported American strain, all are toemarked with a small hole in the webbing of one foot, and have rings round legs : total value, £7BO. Identification doubtful.

Auckland. —On the 3rd ultimo, the dwelling of JULIA REED, 1 Marlborough Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ gold Baume wristlet-watch, No. 704289, with gold expanding bracelet; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold ring, set with four diamonds with large ruby in centre, “ J.C. ” on inside; a gold fob chain, with black ribbon and small chain attached; eighteen stainless knives and forks, forks “ Alghan ” silver ; twenty-four dessert spoons ; eighteen teaspoons ; three pairs of ladies’gloves; six pairs of silk stockings; and £4 in money : total value, £3O 10s. Identifiable except money. Offna>/e*dtAl CtoOAW *rfsfik Auckland. Between tne 11th and 12th ultimo, the dwelling of WILLIAM GOODFELLOW; 27 Liverpool Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ gold Swiss wristlet-watch, with gold expanding bracelet; a gold filigree brooch, with large ruby in centre; an old oblong tartan brooch, set in gold with red and white Scotch pebble ; a gold filigree brooch, set with two moonstones; a brilliant brooch, butterfly of various colours set in silver; a mother-of-pearl brooch ; a 9 ct. gold necklet; a gold bangle, set with foreign gold coins and Scotch pebbles ; a platinum brooch, about the size of a shilling, set with diamonds ; a gold chain necklace ; a long chain, made of coins and links; a toilet-set in case, with “ Goodfellow ”on it; &c. : total value, £55. Identifiable.

Waitara. —Between the Ist and 2nd instant, the property of ALFRED HENRY ARTHUR OLIVER, farmer, Lepperton, a 1929 model 2f h.p. B.S.A. motor-cycle, black with green tank, registration No. 4-974, engine No. 21583 ; a pair of gentlemen’s grey-flannel trousers, about size 6 ; and 10s 4d. in money : total value, £3l ss. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to Walter Smith, age about twentyseven, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, strong build, pale complexion, black hair, blue eyes; wearing a blue or grey coat, light-grey trousers, blue canoe shirt, and brown-felt hat. Suspect was employed by complainant, and after he suddenly disappeared the property was .missed. / »—/, Jtvattd fo/Sja

Waitotara.— loth January last, from a hut, the property of EDGAR WALTER MOORE, Makakaho, a gentlemen’s double-breasted dark-blue overcoat, three-quarter length, belt on back; value, £3. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Allan IVlcNae, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, and eyes ; wearing a grey tweed suit. yji taste# / <&/$/l v/Yy3v Wanganui. Between the 14th and 15th February last, from a shed, the property of EDWAR MUMFORD CRANSTONE, farmer, Fordell, a saddle, left stirrup leather has been repaired, shallow knee-pads ; a bridle ; a leather stock-whip ; and a dark oilskin overcoat: total value, £lO. Identifiable.

Wanganui. Between the Ist and 2nd instant, a store, the property of ROY BODY, Rangataua, was broken into and the following stolen : A quantity of tobacco and cigarettes, assorted brands, twelve tablespoons; a pair of dark-grey saddle-tweed trousers, size 6 ; two ladies’ tweed frocks; a grain sack, may be branded “ R. 8.” over “ R.G.T.” ; thirty pairs of gentlemen’s hose ; a gentlemen’s blue-grey pullover ; a quantity of chocolate, &c. : total value, £lB 12s. Identification doubtful.

Wanganui. Between, the 14th February last and 17th ultimo, from Ruanui Station, Mataroa, the property of WILLIAM McALPINE DUNCAN, one hundred fresh ' fullmouth Romney ewes, ear-marked with notch out of bottom of right ear and slit in top of left ear ; and about one hundred and nine four-tooth. Romney ewes, ear-marked with slit in top of left ear ; all in fat condition : total value, £lO9. Identifiable. fwJum /U.C'iri'. ds.

Wellington. —On the 25th ultimo, the dwelling of WINIFRED HILDA BENNIE, 14 Mount Street, was broken into and the following stolen: A gentlemen’s gold dress ring, set with a diamond in claw setting; a ladies’ gold ring, set with five diamonds in claw setting, slight flaw in middle diamond, which is larger than the others ; and a ladies’ 18 ct, gold band ring, set with five pearls in straight claw setting

total value, £62. Identifiable

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Wellington. On the 25th ultimo, a hut, the property of WILLIAM McPHERSON, caretaker, Massey Memorial Reserve, was broken into and the following stolen: A No. 2 Kodak camera; a pair of French field-glasses in case, dark spots on lenses ; a brown suit, fit a man about 6 ft., “ Montague Burton ” on tab ; a pair of dark-blue serge trousers; a gentlemen’s Borsalino hat, size 6J; a plaid rug; a photo album ; a Big Ben alarm clock ; a fibre-cane suit-case, &c. : total value, £23. Identifiable.

Wellington. Between the 16th and 17th February last, the dwelling of LEIGH EASTON BAXTER, 27 Kainui Road, was broken into and the following stolen: A gentlemen’s gold open-face Waltham watch, “ Presented to L. E. Baxter by the Staff of the Cycle and Motor Supplies, Wellington ” inscribed on inner case; a gold curb double watch-chain; and a small brown leather purse, containing about £1 in money: total value, £8 11s. Identifiable except money.

Wellington. —On the 4th instant, the dwelling of ALEXANDER GILCHRIST, 23 Farnham Street, was broken into and the following stolen: A gentlemen’s gold hunting Waltham watch, No. 99233 ; a gold watch-chain, long and short links ; a gold medal, football in centre, set with a diamond, “ Springbok ” on other side ; a silver sovereign-case, containing a sovereign and two half-sovereigns ; a 9 ct. gold band ring, with “ A.G.” engraved on it ; a ladies’ gold openface watch, with fine gold chain attached ; a ladies’ gold watch, glass-rim loose, dented on edge; a bow-shape gold brooch, one end of bow broken ; a gold signet ring, with “ C.M.F.” engraved on it; a pearl brooch, with a ruby set at one end; a gold oval brooch, set with a pearl ; a gold engagement ring, set with three diamonds in straight claw setting; a Yale key, No. 6011 ; and a padlock key total value, £l2O 10s. Identifiable.

Wellington. During the night of the 22nd ultimo, the shop of WHITCOMBE AND TOMBS, LTD., Lambton Quay, was broken into and the following stolen: Eight 9 ct. gold Sheaffer propelling pencils six silver propelling Sheaffer pencils; fifteen Swan fountain-pens of black vulcanite, selffilling, with 14 ct. gold nibs eleven Waterman fountain-pens of black vulcanite, 14 ct. gold nibs, self-filling; an Onoto brown mottled fountain-pen, 14 ct. gold nib, self-filling; two pen and pencil sets, Onoto brand, contained in kidneyshaped cases, covered with blue silk; three pairs of men’s slippers, size 8, made of soft brown leather, pliable soles; three leather kit-bags, brown colour; two leather attachecases ; twenty-four ladies’ handbags, assorted shapes, one is of grey lizard-skin; thirty double packs of playing-cards, gold edged, branded “ N ” in one corner; three roll-up manicure-sets, each containing six pieces; two scissors- sets, container made of blue imitation sealskin, containing three pairs of scissors, branded “ Sheffield, England ” ; a brown calf-skin bridge set, containing four packs of cards and two scoring tablets, branded “ Goodall and Sons ” ; a vellum box, containing two packs of cards and two scorers, shape of purse ; sixteen patience sets, box shaped, containing two small packs of cards, branded “ Goodall ” ; six bridge sets, containing two packs of cards; two leather stud boxes, with “ Studs ” branded on top four silver cigarette-cases twelve leather notecases of assorted colours ; a Tiny Tim four-valve radio, midget

type, crack on one side of cabinet, one valve bound with black insulating-tape; twenty-seven tennis rackets, not strung, of the following makes : New Era, Davis Cup, Regal, Lockyer, S. B. Weaver, The Popular, Super Hawke, Ruby, Imperial, Target, Speedwing, Topspin, Challenger, Swan, Embassy Jnr., Sport, Biplane, Leno; two hundred and ninety-three golf balls of the following brands : Bromford, Dunlop, Nimble, Silver King, Berwick, Blue Triangle, Hawke Ball, Championship, Topflite, Par, North British; one hundred and sixty - five tennis-balls ; a strung Topflite Spalding tennis racket; two dozen brown twill and rubber racket-covers; eight No. 10, eye-shades ; three No. 20 eye-shades ; two celluloid eye-shades ; twenty-one silk eye-shades ; sixty-nine leather grips for tennis rackets, branded “ Milestone ” and “ Autograph,” red and black; fourteen tins of Gripfast for tennis rackets ; two tins of Vivagut ; three canvas-covers for tennis rackets ; two iron net-winders ; nine Badminton presses; eight tennis racket presses ; a tin of Spalding golf-ball paint; a woollen pullover, with crew neck ; three pairs of white shoes, branded “ Bill Tilden,” size 8 ; four pairs of white shoes, branded “ Sakura ” ; fifty-seven shuttlecocks ; A gentlemen’s umbrella, branded “ Drytex Star Umbrella ” ; and a gentlemen’s heavy tweed overcoat, light grey, herringbone pattern, violet-coloured silk lining, probably branded “ Herb Price ” : total value, £296. Portion identifiable.

Nelson. Between the 10th and 14th ultimo, from a hut> the property of ALBERT SMALL, farmer, Whangamoa, a Krupp razor; a Bengal razor, each in a black case with complainant’s name on each case ; a large tin of biscuits ; and £1 in money : total value, £2 ss. 6d. Razors only identifiable. Suspicion is attached to three Men (names unknown), all ago about nineteen, carrying a swag.

Greymouth. —Between the 2nd and 9th February last, from the Greymouth Public Library, a copy of Webster’s dictionary, size about 12 in. by 9 in. by 6 in., may have “ Greymouth Literary Society ” or “ Greymouth Municipal Library ” stamped on some pages ; value, £2 10s. Identifiable.

Greymouth. —On the 2nd instant, the premises of SCHAEF’S LIMITED, Mackay Street, were broken into and the following stolen : A Stewart Warner De Luxe table model radio receiving-set, No. 12544 on plate of chassis; value, £27 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. lsth ultimo, from the dwelling of ANDREW JOHN GEDDIS, 3 Birdwood Avenue, a gentlemen’s black open-face Omega watch; a pair of French field, glasses, in black Morocco leather case; 'and a Gillette safety razor: total value; £9 1057 1 dentifiable. Suspicion is attached to Joseph CopeTj age about nineteen, height sft 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair ; no upper teeth ; wearing a brown coat, fawn flannel trousers with grease stains on each leg; sometimes wears a short blue raincoat. Accused was assisted in the commission of the offence by Darcy Joseph Steele, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 402, and Photographs, page 64, who has been convicted for this and other offences.

Dunedin. —30th ultimo, from the dwelling of GERTRUDE HALL, 17 Granville Terrace, a ladies’ 18 ct. gold engagement ring, set with three or four diamonds in platinum setting; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold engagement ring, set with an emerald and two diamonds in claw setting; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold dress ring, set with an oval cluster of diamonds with large square emerald in centre, in platinum claw setting; and £l9 6s. 3d. in money : total value, £79. Identification doubtful.

Dunedin. —On the 30th ultimo, the dwelling of ALFRED ROLAND WILFRED McKENZIE, 15 Forbury Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ gold engagement ring, set with a diamond and two rubies, inscribed “ From A.M.C.K. to S.A. ”on inside; a ladies’ gold band ring, inscribed “ A.M.C.K. to S.A. ”on inside; a gentlemen’s silver watch-chain; a pair of gentlemen’s gold-rimmed spectacles, in case, with “ Easterbrook ” on it ; six steel knives, with white handles, in red cardboard-box; a pair of gentlemen’s canvas shoes, size 6, with brown facings and toecaps, rubber soles ; a pair of white linen double sheets ; two cream crepe de Chine blouses, square neck, bordered with cream lace ; a linen tray-cloth, oval shape, slightly scalloped, with red berries worked on it; a fine linen supper-cloth, 42 in. square, true lovers’ knots in blue at each corner ; a pink fuji silk, princess petticoat, pink and blue flowers on front; a blue fuji silk, princess petticoat, pink and blue flowers on front; a cream fuji silk, princess petticoat, with cream lace at bottom; a ladies’ black coney fur coat, small size, pink and blue shot silk lining, dark-brown skunk collar, one inside pocket in lining, three fur buttons with loops, elastic cuffs; a gentlemen’s double-breasted light-grey overcoat, with square check, three buttons, square-cut pockets; and a gentlemen’s double-breasted grey tweed Lynx overcoat, two outside pockets, square cut, grey lining: total value, £39 9s. Portion identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Two Young Men (names inknown), one of whom was wearing a grey suit and light-fawn hat, and the other was wearing a blue suit and dark-felt hat. They were in possession of a five-seater motorcar, grey with black hood.

Invercargill.On the sth instant, the dwelling of GLADYS MAUD WORSFOLD, 5 Herbert Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A ladies’ gold wristletwatch, with “ Gladys from Charlie and Belle, 1922,” engraved on back case ; a ladies’ gold ring, set with a largo diamond in centre with pearl on each side; a ladies’ silver ring, set with a blue stone; and a gold pendant with fine gold chain attached : total value, £23 17s. 6d. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about forty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., medium build ; wearing' a light coloured tweed overcoat, and felt y J 7 2

Invercargill. —On the 30th ultimo, the dwelling of JESSIE BARNES, 501 North Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A gold brooch, with a diamond set in centre ; a gold pendant, small stone hanging to it with fine gold chain attached ; and a gold brooch, set with five rubies, surrounded by small white pearls : total valucy £5 14 s., Identifiable. --- 7/ Bicycles.

Newton.2/2/33, the property of Arthur Boyle, a gentlemen’s black Monarch Special ; value, £3.

Devonport. —7/2/33, the property of Norman William Scott, a gentlemen’s black Royal; value, £4.

Auckland.—23/3/33, the property of William Charles Young, a gentlemen’s black Monarch Special, No. U.B. 562 ; value, £9 7s. 6d.

Newmarket. —4/3/33, the property of Robert McConnell, a gentlemen’s blue Farmers’ Trading Co.: value, £5. /tJLC'Zr*-

New Plymouth.—lß/3/33, the property of Albert Basil Jury, a gentlemen s black ; value, gjiol*>} ■

New Plymouth. —lo/3/33, the property of Clarence Henry Montgomery, a gentlemen’s black, Monty Julian transfer; value, £B. // 2^/Vt/

Napier.7/3/33, the property of Cranby and Co., a gentle men’s black Earl, No. 51087 ; value, £4.

Napier. — l/3/33, the property of Leslie Albert Hill, a gentlemen’s black Monarch Special, number may be U.A. 5764 ; value, £4.

Feilding. —7/3/33, the property of Roy Gordon Hosken, a gentlemen’s black Monarch, No. X. 4300 ; value, £4

Masterton. —21/1/33, the property of Jean Voyce, a ladies’ black ; value, £3.

Masterton. —12/1/33, the property of Charles McLean, a gentlemen’s black ; value, £4 10s.

Wellington. —lo/3/33, the property of Charles Thomson Combs, a gentlemen’s black 8.5. A., No. 2590 ; value, £5.

Wellington. Edgar Francis, bicycle stolen, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 221. It has now been ascertained that the bicycle is the property of the New Zealand Smith Family Joy-spreaders, and the number of it is 77697.

Granity. —3/3/33, the property of John Johnston, a gentlemen’s blue Massey-Harris, No. 24004 ; value, £8 10s.

Christchurch. —20/12/32, the property of Edward Duncan Metcalf, a gentlemen’s blue No. 99999, A. Patterson, Papanui, transfer ; value, £9 10s.

Christchurch. —l6/12/32, the property of Laurie Humphries, a gentlemen’s Bulldog, No. 79976, black with green lines ; value, £7 ss.

Christchurch. —30/12/32, the property of Hector Turnbull, a gentlemen’s black, No. 77453, Gamage transfer ; value, £l2 10s.

Christchurch. —29/12/32, the property of Desmond Wild, a gentlemen’s blue Victory, No. 5315 ; value, £4.

Christchurch.— l9/12/32, the property of Lawrence Taylor, a gentlemen’s black Gamage, No. 98719; value, £4.

Christchurch. — the property of William Patrick Robb, a gentlemen’s black Gamage, No. 63398 ; value, £4 10s.

Christchurch. —16/12/32, the property of John Michael Roach, a gentlemen’s blue Popular, No. 2277 ; value, £3 10s.

Christchurch.— the property of Charles Ranger, a gentlemen’s blue ; value, £5.

Christchurch. —24/12/32, the property of Andrew Smith, a gentlemen’s black Jones, No. 1015 ; value, £4 10s.

Christchurch. —31/12/32, the property of Arthur Nottingham, a gentlemen’s red Bell, No. 700 ; value, £5.

Christchurch. — 1/1/33, the property of Joseph Robert Walter, a gentlemen’s blue Sprint, No. 5065 ; value, £6.

Christchurch. —24/1/33, the property of Daniel Collins, a gentlemen’s blue, No. 1703, Jones Special transfer ; value, £5.

Christchurch. —20/1/33, the property of Nancy Withers, a ladies’ black, No. 56899, Speedy transfers ; value, £4.

Christchurch.2l/1/33, the property of John Bridgens, a gentlemen’s black, No. 101, Campbell transfers ; value, £5.

Christchurch. —20/1/33, the property of Bruce Deightom a gentlemen’s black, No. 449462, Circle transfers ; value, £6 10s.

Christchurch. —l9/1/33, the property of William Thomas Maurane, a gentlemen’s black 8.5. A., No. 29174 ; value, £5.

Christchurch. — the property of James Millor Purves, a gentlemen’s black Butler, Nos. 5420 and 71327 ; value, £3 10s.

Christchurch. —2s/1/33, the property of Albert Ernest Lyttle, a gentlemen’s black, No. L. 504, Ideal transfers; value, £7 10s.

Christchurch. —2/2/33, the property of Edward Norman Trentberth, a gentlemen’s black, Nos. 3326 and B. 12885, Butler transfer; value, £4.

Christchurch. —4/2/33, the property of Clifford Dickinson, a gentlemen’s black, No. 2880460; value, £4.

Christchurch.—23/11/32, the property of John Nelson Knight, a gentlemen’s black Simplex Special transfers, No. F.K. 4320 ; value, £2 10s.

Christchurch. — l6/1/33, the property of Edward William Kilworth, a gentlemen’s red 8.5. A., No. 1849; value, £3.

Christchurch.—lß/2/33, the property of William Irving, a gentlemen’s black with green lines, No. 10832; value, £5 10s.

Christchurch. —lß/2/33, the property of Lionel Hutchison, a gentlemen’s blue, Nos. 1633 and 59343 ; value, £8 10s.

Christchurch. — lß/2/33, the property of Jack Victor Hammon, a gentlemen’s black, Nos. 6029 and 0589; value, £5.

Christchurch. — 8/2/33, the property of Francis Geoghegan, a gentlemen’s blue, No. 5097, Ideal transfers ; value, £5.

Christchurch.—4/2/33, the property of B. E. Hoar, a gentlemen’s black, No. A.Y. 1603 ; value, £lO.

Christchurch. — 2o/1/33, the property of Leslie Thomas Jones, a gentlemen’s black 8.5. A., No. w.i. 14235/7400; value, £lO 15s.

Christchurch. —l9/1/33, the property of Percival Walter Britain, a gentlemen’s black Gamage, No. 58409; value, £4.

Christchurch. —2l/1/33, the property of Edward Tooley, a gentlemen’s black Regal, No. 10282; value, £4 10s.

Dunedin. — ll/3/33, the property of Jack Richard Wheeler, a gentlemen’s black Speedwell, No. 1445; value, £8 10s.

Dunedin. —l4/3/33, the property of Arthur Godfred Monk, a gentlemen’s black Rugby, No. 14454 R.; value, £3 10s.

Dunedin. —23/3/33, the property of Roderick Daniel McLeod, a gentlemen’s black 8.5. A., No. W. 9, 41533 ; value, £B.

Invercargill. —27/2/33, the property of Cyril John Brown, a gentlemen’s black, No. 5507 E.A.; value, £6.