PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVIII, Issue 22, 7 June 1933, Page 347

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. — ultimo, that he may be compelled to maintain his two children, in the care of the Education Department, William Norman Vickers, age about thirty-four, height about 5 ft. 10 in., seaman and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, olive complexion with flushed cheeks, brown hair, lips sometimes of bluish colour; usually dressed in a navy-blue overcoat, and tan shoes.

Auckland.24th ultimo, on warrant mi commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, William Hooper, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair turning grey, grey eyes, Roman nose, thin face. jtZfl/LZJ) hjz &/ a/3 3 .

Auckland. — April last, for false pretences, H. Murry, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 10 in., strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair. Accused obtained £5 10s. 6d. from J. Jones, Ltd., auctioneers, by means of a valueless cheque for £6 Bs., which he tendered in payment for a coil of barbed wire and 3 lb. staples, which he said were for J. H. Hardy, and which, at his request, were consigned to Whangarei. The goods were forwarded but were not claimed. No warrant.

Auckland.3lst ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £2O arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his child, William Ernest Curtis, age sixty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., native of New Zealand, slight build, ruddy complexion, grey hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1931, pa®e^l2.) Z S/W o £

Pukekohe. —Between the 4th and 17th February last, on warrant for false pretences, Aruhangi Materse Rophia, alias Perihana Robina, alias Rose Ann Laahae, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 312. Accused who had buster-cut hair, and was dressed in women’s clothing, obtained from Sybil Emslie Robertson, ladies’ wearing apparel, value £6 6s, 9d., by falsely representing himsdfjfco bqzagwoman. g /<s<?•

Pukekohe. 29th April last, on warrant for theft of £1 Bs. 3d., the property of Christopher David Cantcll, labourer, Paerata, QcorgS Hayden Smith, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 91 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, grey eyes, scars on left shin. Complainant collected £1 Bs. 3d. from his fellow-employees at Karaka Quarry Relief Camp and gave the money to accused to pay an account at the Bee-hive Stores, Pukekohe. He failed to pay the amount, and lias disappeared. (See Police Gazette, 1928, page 444.)

Pukekohe.3lst ultimo, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), Murray Hickey, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and seaman, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes. On the 21st November, 1923, he registered a -22 calibre_§ingle-shot Winchester rifle, “ M.H.” on stock. (SeezPoHccTGazette, 1928/page 625.)

Pukekohe. — lst instant, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), Arthur Norman Haslam, farmer. On the 10th August, 1926, he registered a -22 calibre single-shot Bayard rifle, No. 44374.

Waiuku.—l3th April last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 15s. 6d. fine and costs for hawking without a license, Harold Stokes, age about twenty-four, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hawker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair; usually wears a dark overcoat and felt hat quiet manner - *

Hamilton. — ultimo, for being a rogue and vagabond, J. Duke, alias Jos. Oppenheim, alias Frederick Joseph Huddleston, alias Bernard Lowbatchewskey, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 125. Accused who advertised for junior clerks, falsely represented to applicants that he would teach them a system of Campbell bookkeeping. By this representation he obtained £5 from Leonard Matthew Kcat, 41 Queen’s Avenue, Frankton Junction. There are other charges pending. No warrant. (See Photographs, 1931, pages2 ' ) Z//1/32

Otorohanga. — ultimo, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), James Reilly. On the 31st January, 1921„ he registered a -303 rifle, No. 4770

Taumarunui.— Thomas George Ward, making false statement under Unemployment Act: A warrant for his arrest on the above charge has now been issued./ (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 113.) /Z ez; /b///£ 3

Raetihi.4th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £3 6s. Bd., balance of fine and costs for disorderly behaviour, Charles Orr, age fifty-three, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, decayed front teeth ; usually dressed in dark trousers, grey tweed coat, and f /3 j"

Stratford. — ultimo, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), Ern. Price. On the 13th August, 1924, he registered a Stevens -22 calibre single-shot pea-rifle, No. 64320.

Wanganui.—On or about the 13th April last, on warrant for forgery and uttering, Granville Joseph Workman, alias Tom Workman, ago twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, natural teeth; usually dressed in a purple suit and brown felt hat. Accused who was employed by Hubert Big wood Francis, manager, Mate Mate Station, Upper Waitotara, until about the 23rd March last, stole a blank cheque from the latter’s cheque-book, filled it in for £4O, forged his employer’s signature to it, and uttered it to ARRESTEQ* Z/z/M

Leslie Jury, of McGmer’s drapery store in payment for clothing, value £9 4s. 6d. (receiving the balance in cash), among which was an overcoat of the following description : A good quality double-breasted heavy brown tweed coat, overcheck pattern, with pronounced brown check, size 3, belt of same material, satin lined, “ Bristol Bros., made in England,” on tab.

Wanganui.2lst February last, that he may be interviewed regarding theft of benzine and kerosene from the premises of Wright, Stephenson (referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 159), Arthur John Roberts, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 110, and Photographs, 1928, page 87. Jurgen Andrew Winded, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 250, who was suspected of the offence, states that the above-named was with him in Wanganui, and, he thought Roberts had bought the £ 3

Masterton. —29th ultimo, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), William Dennis Edwards, labourer, native of Australia. On the 2nd February, 1928, he registered a •22 calibre single-shot Winchester rifle, model ’O2.

Wellington. —l2th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of Clementine Bonnell, George Ernest Bonnell, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., painter, paperhanger, and farmer, native of England, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, two small scars on bridge of nose, small scar below left eye, large hands and feet, scar on left thumb, small scars on left forearm, hammer toes, which give his boots an unusual appearance slightly hunch-backed. (See Police Gazette, 1932, page 480.)

Wellington.22nd ultimo, on warrant for leaving New Zealand while failing to make adequate provision for the maintenance of his wife, Edith May Horsman, 53 Puriri Street, Lower Hutt, Herbert Horsman, age fifty (looks younger), height 5 ft. 9 in., draper and gold-buyer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, hair turning grey, blue eyes, scar on chin, carries head forward, turned-up toes'; smartly dressed. His photograph is^ikeL^^?^/

Wellington.—3oth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Ellen Flan, and child, 25 Vivian Street, Henry Fraser Flan, age forty-four, height. 5 ft. 4 in., ex-traffic inspector, native of New Zealand, good build, fair complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, “ Henry ” and emblem of Faith, Hope, and Charity on one,arm ; well dressed. His photograph is filed. ' C 0 a*i zcjLuya 2//1/

Wellington. —2sth ultimo, on warrant for failing \o maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Anna Dempsey is the mother, Jack McLeod, age twenty-six, height 6 ft., steward, native of Scotland, thin build, fair complexion and hair, green eyes, pigeon-toed ; well dressed. He is bejityed to be employed as a seaman on Monpwai.”^. a o

Greymoutii.William George Riddell, failing to notify change of address : It has been ascertained by the Grey mouth police that he went to Australia on the 26th August, 1930. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 249.)

Greymouth. — lst April last, on warrant for false pretences, G. Champion, age about, thirty, height 6 ft., medium build, dark complexion and hair; smart appearance. Accused obtained £1 17s. 6d. cash and collars, value 2s. 6d., from Lawn and Fleming, clothiers, by means of a valueless cheque for £2 os. 6d. The photograph of George Ross Champion, referred to in Photographs, 1924, page 74, has been identified as that of accused. There are other charges pending., Z//L/3 3

Rangiora. —24th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Madge Ellen McLean, domestic, Oxford Road, is the mother, James Richard MltSSOn, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, stout build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes; usually dressed in a brown tweed suit and brown felt hat; slouching gait ; competes at cycle races.

Invercargill.3lst ultimo, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), John Walton Phillips, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 35. On the 13th September, 1924, he registered a -22 calibre single-shot Stevens pea rifle, No. 653.