PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LX, Issue 11, 20 March 1935, Page 167

PERSONS WANTED.

Kaitaia. —llth instant, that he may be interviewed regarding non-payment of his unemployment levies, Jack August, age twenty-five, height 6 ft. 2 in., labourer and bushman, native of New Zealand, strong build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; erect gait; a good Rugby footballer ; usually smartly dressed in a blue suit. A half-caste Maori,

Auckland. —18th ultimo, for failing to comply with the conditions of his release upon probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Algernon James Kennington Johnson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 494, and Photographs, page 70. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer, and has not made restitution. When arrested he is to be charged with original offences, which are : (1) On or about the 15th day of August, 1932, at Auckland, did commit theft of about £2 in money, the property of Sydney Gordon Powell; (2) on the 25th day of May, 1933, at Auckland, did commit theft of about £3 12s. in money, the property of George Cunningham Johnson. 'YUrjLCktyJ&fW

Auckland. —7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for four days in default of paying £4 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Bernard! Benson Byaft, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 9f in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, brown ham, hazel eyes, scar on inside of left thigh. (Seer Police Gazette, 1934, page 597.) fa A /

Auckland. 7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £9 16s. fid. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, John William Pye, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, pale complexion, black hair, grey eyes, scar on outside of right ankle. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 102, /Cad Photographs, 1930, Page 21.)

Auckland. sth instant, on warrant for failing to provide for the maintenance of his illegitimate child, of whom Eileen Lucas is the mother, George Banfield, age about twentyfive, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes; usually dressed in a brown or navy-blue suit ; fond of dancing and frequents billiard-saloons.

Auckland. l4th instant, that she may be interviewed to ascertain whether or not she has deserted her illegitimate child, in care of Mrs. Evans, 23 Orchard Road, Avondale, Marjorie Stewart, age twenty, height 5 ft. 5 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. Inquiry by Child Welfare Department.

Auckland. l7th December last, that he may be interviewed regarding non-payment of his unemployment levies, William Madison Cantwell. $ j^,- t uvw tf'yi o

Auckland. — instant, on three' warrants for conspiracy to defraud Thorley, age about forty, height 5 ft. 9 in., strong build, fair complexion, fair to dark hair going slightly bald in front, scar on lower lip ; dressed in a light-grey suit and hat to match. The photograph of Alexander Wallace Copley, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 559, and , Photographs, 1926, page 26, has been identified as that of V Thorley : (2) - Ryan, age about thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., good build, dark hair and complexion, smartly dressed in a * dark striped suit n and grey felt hat. He is believed to be identical with Charles Sherman, referred to in Police Gazette, / 1919, page 261, and Photographs, page 32 : (3) ..Man (name unknown), age about forty, height 5 ft. Ilf in., slight fair complexion, long fair hair brushed back, sharp features; dressed in a blue suit (no hat). Complainant, Warneford Johnstone, farmer, Mercer, was induced by the accused to put £4OO on a racehorse (Cadland) which was to run at Bulls on the 6th instant. Complainant gave to Man (name unknown), described above, a cheque for £4OO on the Union Bank of Australia, at which bank it was cashed and the sum of £4OO paid out in eighty £5 notes. Accused made an appointment to meet complainant later, but they have not been seen since. Thorley and Ryan were in possession of a three-seater buff-coloured Dodge coupe motor-car, regis- A tration No. 701, which is registered in name of Charles Robinson Tu l showman, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 749, and 7 * o 1932, page 378, and Photographs, 1932, page 14. Robinson cannot be located, and it is possible he may be implicated in the conspiracy. They may endeavour to leave this Dominion. / / .y / -n

Onehunga. —llth December last, that he may be interviewed regarding non-payment of his unemployment levies, Wong Yat Nam, gardener, native of China. > 10 FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN.

Hamilton. —27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Hamilton Prison for two days in default of paying £1 3s. fine and costs for a breach of the Motor-vehicles Regulations, Gustav Gruenveld, age about fifty-two, height 5 ft. 11 in., veterinary surgeon, native of Eusthonia, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; foreign accent. Offender left this Dominion per s,s. “ Port Campbell ” on the 29th December last.

Whakatane. — Edward Theodore Oakley, failing to notify his change of address (Arms Act): It has been ascertained that he is now in Australia. (See Police Gazette, 1934, page 690.)

Rotorua. 7th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Jocelyn Margaret Hayden, William Black, age about twenty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and hotel worker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes; dressed in a navyblue suit (seldom wears a hat)/ He may endeavour_to leave this Dominion. /‘7W3&-

Rotorua. —10th ultimo, that a summons may be served upon him for trespass on Rotorua Racecourse, Patrick Joseph Doyle, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 10J in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar over right eye; usually dressed in a brown suit and brown felt hat. (See Police G&zetUf, 1931, page

New Plymouth. —About the 23rd ultimo, on warrant for forgery, William George Andrew Bray, age forty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, fair hair going bald, spot in white of right eye; may be wearing an old navy-blue suit, felt hat with snap brim, or a new brown check two-piece sports suit. ' Accused was residing with Mr. Webster, Paraiti Road, Bell Block, from whom he stole three cheques on the Bank of New South Wales, New Plymouth, Nos. 213414, 213418, and 213419, and forged the signature F. L. Webster to cheque No. 213418 for £4 10s., and uttered it to Sidney Roy Lovell, Devon Street. There are other charges pending.

New Plymouth. sth December last, on warrant for being a rogue and vagabond (imposing on a charitable institution with a view to obtaining benefit), John Graham, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and bushman, strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair; wearing a darkgrey tweed suit, light-coloured felt hat with brim turned up, and heavy tan boots. Accused obtained from Mr. Carr, secretary, North Taranaki Branch of the National War Funds Council, New Plymouth, an order for a pair of trousers and a pair of boots by falsely stating that his camp had been burned out at Awakino.

Hawera. Between the 23rd and 24th July last, on warrant for breaking and entering the dwelling of Mary Bond and stealing goods, value £3B 10s., described in Police Gazette, 1934, page 427, Albert Locker, age twenty, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer and porter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes; flag, “ Amy and scroll on right upper arm; two hearts, arrow, and sailors’ grave on right forearm; butterfly, dagger, and woman’s head on left forearm ; wearing a maroon blazer with wide yellow stripes, wide brown trousers, and white shoes with tan trimmings. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 141.) Ojvimza j/v/ii 2-7/J/3 r-

Hastings.— 4th instant, on warrant for theft of a gentlemen’s bicycle (recovered), value, £5, the property of James Kerr, Avenue Road, N. Shields, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, fair hair; shabbily dressed in a navy-blue suit and light-coloured felt hat. Accused stole the bicycle and sold it to a second-hand dealer for £l. The photograph of Gerald Thomas Silk, alias Patrick Higgins, alias Weils, referred to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 566, and Photographs, 193<¥ page 59, has been identified as that of accuser'" * , /(X/ fC~ rUv ijrfis' fZ&ujAcf Z-'/ y • * 5

Otaki. —12th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Robert Edward Parkes, alias Robert Arthur Parks, age fortyone, height 5 ft. Ilf in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, blue eyes, long nose, scar on body and on left upper arm; wearing light-grey trousers, black coat, and sand-shoes (no hat). Accused obtained board and lodgings, value £3 65., from Jane Reid Renwick, Kirk Street, by falsely representing that he had a farm at Eltham, a large Vauxhall motor-car, and that he had share-milkers on his farm. He assumed the name Smith. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 2, and Photographs, 1933, pa * e3, - )

Blenheim. — August last, on warrant for false pretences, &. White, age about fifty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, scar on right forearm, on left ear, on right hip, and on right forefinger, drooped lower jaw; asthmatical; wearing a dark suit and brown felt hat. Accused obtained £5 from Bertie Hester, High Street, by falsely representing that he was employed by Havill and White, Palmerston North, and that he would have delivered to him six syrup jars. The jars were not delivered, and accused was not employed by Havill and White. The photograph of Sydney Gordon Billows, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 152, and Photographs, 1918, page 17, has been identified as that of accused. There are other charges pending.

Nelson. l2th instant, that he may be interviewed re-, garding the paternity of the illegitimate child of Elizabeth Hodges, born on the 12th September last, of whom he is alleged to be the father, James Armstrong, age twenty-six, height sft. 6 in., labourer and lorry-driver, native of New Zealand, sallow complexion, brown hair, blue-grey eyes, scar on back of left hand ; walks with a distinct roll. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 214.)

Christchurch. — instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Violet Ford, Walter Henry Ford, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., carpenter and artificial-flower maker, native of Australia, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hair going bald, brown eyes; talkative. Arrears to 7th January last, £l2 Os. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 229.)

Dunedin. —l3th ultimo, for escaping from Seacliff Mental Hospital, Alexander Brock, age fifty-eight, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of Australia, slight build, ruddy complexion, dark hair turning grey, small black beard and moustache ; wearing a dark cotton tweed striped suit marked with an anchor, and slippers which fasten with a strap.

Breaches of Arms Act. The following persons are to be located so that proceedings for failing to notify their change of address may be instituted against them (Arms Act): — Auckland. John Dalton, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 236, who, on the 12th August, 1929, registered a •22 calibre single-shot Bayard rifle.

Feilding. — Rex Fisher, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, who, on the 2nd May, 1931, registered a -22 calibre Browning repeating rifle, No. 6453. (Set, Police J

Kurow. — Thomas O’Brien, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and rabbiter, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair,' hazel eyes, who, on the 15th August, 1921, registered a -22 calibre Remington repeating rifle, No. 327225. (See Police Gazette 1934, page 454, and Photographs, page 34.) ,