PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LVIII, Issue 29, 26 July 1933, Page 487

PERSONS WANTED.

Dargavjlle. l2th instant, on warrant for theft of a razor, strop, and watch (recovered), value £3 55., the property of William Paul, plumber, Robert Green, age nineteen, height 6 ft. 1 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, ruddy complexion, light-brown hair, large scar on bridge of nose. He was brought to this Dominion by the Church of England Immigration organization, and he will probably still seek assistance from officers of that church. While boarding at Brady’s boardinghouse he stole from another boarder’s room the articles which he returned when subsequently interviewed. There are other charges pending. -

Auckland. —lßth instant, that he may be compelled to pay to the Railways Department £2 7s. fid. which he owes for railway-fare, Leonard James Reidy, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 282, and 1933, page 55, and Photographs, 1932, page 46. 2. 7/7/h S . yC&C&TL

Auckland.— Thomas William Wilson, alias William Henry, escaping from custody : A warrant for his arrest has now been issued charging him that •flrtTftjTcldand on the 20th December, 1931, hav m gdbqerf’ cpnvipfted^of^a,n offence did escape from lawful Aietlcr from/him< dated* 10th June, 1933, and posted in tnpt/no is in Australia. His extradition is desired. Police Gazette, 1931, page 763, and Photographs, page 58; also Victoria Police Gazette, 1932, page 786.) (P. 31/1657.) 7/ l /*s / f

Auckland. —l2th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probationary license, Ignatius Patrick Corbett, alias Patrick Corbett, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 355, and Photographs, 1931, P a § e 45 - AlWcMsted/ //fJ/C/gh

Auckland.—l9th instant, on . warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month in default of paying £9 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Robert Charles Heron, referred/ in Police Gazette, 1932, page 698. 7W 3

Auckland.—l9th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £BS 10s. arrears on a maintenance order, John Henry Carlson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932. page 612/ /

Otahuhu. -3rd instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £7 Os. 3d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Katie Isabel Flansburgh-Washbourne, Great South Road, Francis Herbert Flansburgh-Washbourne, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 9£ in., fisherman and labourer, native of America, strong build, sallow complexion, black hair turning grey, grey eyes; usually well weareJiorn/rimmed spectacles.

Hamilton. — Reginald Conrad Fitzgerald, failing to maintain, &c. : It has been ascertained by the Wellington Police that he was in Queensland, Australia, recently. He is known by the name Jack Fitzgerald. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 598, and 1933, pages 291 and 321.)

Raglan. l7th instant, ' that proceedings for failing to notify their change of address may be instituted against them (Arms Act) —(1) Roy L. Fowler, labourer. On the Ist May, 1928, he registered a -22 calibre Remington repeating rifle, No. 37505, model 12a : (2) Gerrard Manley, labourer. On the 10th January, 1927, he registered a -22 calibre singleshot Winchester rifle, No. 182, model 1904 : (3) William H. Morris, farmer. On the 20th March, 1926, he registered a •303 Lee Enfield rifle, No. 20586/06, barrel No. 5849 ; and (4) Adolphus Troll, labourer. On the 3rd November, 1928, he registered a -22 calibre Remington repeating rifle, No. 661350.

Rotorua. l7th May last, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), Frederick Moloney, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 229.

Gisborne. —7th instant, on warrant for forgery and uttering, George Sutton, alias Holmes, age about nineteen, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, sallow complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, large ears; dressed in brown trousers, grey sports coat, plum-coloured overcoat, patent-leather shoes (no hat). Accused stole three blank cheques from his employer, J. H. McGregor, farmer, Puha, forged the latter’s signature to one for £lO 12s. 6d., and uttered it to James Kelly, of Hannah and Co., in payment of £2 for a pair of shoes and a pair of gum-boots, receiving £8 12s. 6d. change. There arc other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, j yg

Gisborne. —l2th instant, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Samuel Saxon, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, grey hair, brown eyes, scar on right side of chest, left little-finger injured ; quiet manner ; fond of drink; slovenly appearance. (See Police Gazette, J 932, Rage 138.)

Waverley. —lsth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for 14 days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for driving a motor-car at a dangerous speed, Henry Ivan Richards, age about thirty-one, height 6 ft., artesian well-borer, good build, fresh complexion, fair hair, small moustache; dressed in a grey suit and navy-blue overcoat. He drives a dark Graham-Paigc saloon motor-car. /a - . f -i

Feilding. —loth instant, that proceedings for failing to notify their change of address may be instituted against them (Arms Act) — (1) Harold Stanley Lower, labourer. On the Ist June, 1928, he registered a -22 calibre Winchester rifle, No. 614289 : and (2) Yee Ching, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 6 in., gardener, native of China, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair. On the 10th July, 1923, he registered a -22 calibre Stevens rifle. Q) x/nfcinsx fxM-ct/ Zo/Sji ct,

Feilding. instant, that proceedings for failing to notify their change of address may be instituted against them (Arms Act) —(1)" George Joseph Davis,. age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of strong build, fair complex lra74\Hmio/eyes. (Ip The 3rd March, 1928, he registered a -22 calibre single-shot rifle, 1921 model: (2) Vivian Ambrose Phillips, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., farmer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair freckled complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. On the sth September, 1923, he registered a -22 calibre Winchester rifle, 1904 model.

Palmerston North. —15th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Helen Margaret Peard, and three children, 168 Cuba Street, Albert John Peard, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., bushman, native of New Zealand, strong build, pale complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, portion of left thumb and forefinger missing; usually dressed in grey trousers, light sports coat, brown overcoat, and fawn scarf (no hat). (See .Police Gazette, 193 L> page* 606,) Mf-, .

Palmerston North. 3rd instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £l9 13s. 4d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his child, Frederick Tattle, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 6| in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes, scars between eyes, long nose, prominent ears. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 631.) n no Ju Ct -J Uh

Mast'erton. lsth ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Arthur Frederick Houghton, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 130 . ,os:' /o/'/J

Wellington. —lsth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Invercargill Prison for two months in default of paying £3 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Abel Henry Murch. available.)

Millerton. —l7th instant, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), Robert Slater, age about thirty-six, height 5 ft. 10 in., miner, native of Scotland, strong build, fair complexion and hair. He is the registered owner of a -303 calibre Lee Enfield rifle.

Lyttelton. lsth April last, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Alexander Ferris, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 156, and Photographs, 1932, page 17.

Christchurch. — ultimo, on warrant for obtaining credit by fraud, Edgar Desmond Morgan, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 10 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, scar on upper lip, anchor between right thumb and forefinger ; dressed in a dark or navy-blue suit, light-grey overcoat, and lightcoloured felt hat; smart appearance. Accused, in incurring a debt for taxi-hire, obtained credit to the amount of £3 4s. from Arthur Walter Andrews, taxi-driver, by falsely representing that he was travelling for a medical and dental supplies firm. (See PolicmGazette, 193/, page 327,/ ,

# 1/ / Christchurch. —3lst May last, on two warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for seven days and 5 days in default of paying £3 2s. fines and costs for breaches of the Licensing Act, Charles Davidson, age about thirty-two, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, blown hair and eyes. billed Me/ jQ/y

O AMARU. —I7th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Albert James Birchfield, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 189. He is an active communist, and is usually well dressed, wearing a black bowler hat and brown leather overcoat. While employed at Waitaki Hydro Works he obtained £7 os. 9d. from the New Zealand Government (Public Works Department) by falsely representing that during the course of his employment he was injure^by-^tpfa^ %

Dunedin. —l7th ultimo, on warrant for breaking and entering the dwelling of John Gebbie, 53 Helensburgh Road, Wakari, by night and stealing beer, sheep-tongues, &c., value £2 3s. 6d., Courtney Clark Pledger, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, lumps on forehead, scar on upper lip. There are other charges pending. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 390.) .. V /

Riverton. —15th instant, that proceedings for failing to notify his change of address may be instituted against him (Arms Act), John Edward Thomas Boyd McFadden, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and seaman, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes. On the 9th February, 1925, he registered a -22 calibre Stevens Favourite single-shot rifle, No. / C