PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LX, Issue 29, 24 July 1935, Page 431

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. 2lst ultimo, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Ernest Andrew Manchester, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 7 in., dealer, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, clasped hands on right forearm. He is to be arrested and sentenced on the original charge, which reads : “ On the 10th December, 1933, at Auckland, with intent to defraud, did obtain from William Prudhoe the sum of £1 10s. by false pretences, to wit, by falsely representing that he had received a wire from his wife at Christchurch, and that he wanted the money to proceed to Christchurch that day by train.” He has failed to report to a Probation Officer. (See Police Gazette, y 1935, page 179.) /£/ s’■

Auckland. instant, on warrant for.failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Henry Theodore Spencer, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 247. Arrears to 25th January last, £7B 6s. lid. 0 ) Auckland. That a summons for recklessly f driving a motor-van in New North Road on the 19th March last may , be served upon him, Colin Yestman, referred to in Police / Gazette, 1935, page 59. 35- ' 7 y<b Auckland. llth instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his two children, in the care of the Education Department, Thomas Peter Smith, age fifty, height about 5 ft. 7 in., drainlayer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion Z S/4f S iy:

Pukekohe. —6th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for ten days in default of paying £2 16s. lOd. fine and costs for obscene language, W. E. Griffin, age about 1 forty, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, strong build, fair complexion j and hair, blue eyes, right middle and ring-finger missing. * (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 502.) >

Hamilton. lsth instant, that they may be interviewedji regarding the maintenance of a child (Ronald Ledwith) J left by them in the care of the Salvation Army Home, Hamilton, on the 16th July, 1930, Henry John Thompson, alias Eric Thompson, alias Eric Arthur Sargent, age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh dark complexion, dark hair, thin features, usually dressed in a dark suit; and his wife, Doris Sylvia Thompson, alias Sargent, age twenty-six, height about 5 ft. 6 in., native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, hazel eyes, full features, smart appearance. On the 16th July, 1930, the first named left the child at the Salvation Army Home. He then gave his name as Reginald Arthur Ledwith, but it has since been ascertained that his name is Henry John Thompson.

Napier.— l6th ultimo, that he may be interviewed regarding unlawfully converting to his own use a motor-car (recovered), the property of Walter Gray," 12 May Avenue, John Henry Wilson, referred to ill Police Gazette, 1935, pages 363 and 406, and Photographs, 1934, page 42. During the night of the 16th ultimo complainant’s garage was broken into and the car driven to Pukehou, where it was recovered. Suspicion is attached to the above named. No warrant. (See “ Property Stolen,” Wanganui, this issueju sO&i&o /ttf W9/SS

Palmerston North.— lßth instant, that a summons for failing to pay his unemployment levies may be served upon him, Charles Leo Francis Moriariy, age forty- height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and blacksmith, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, natural teeth, hare-lip, scar on centre of upper lip; talkative and fond of drink. /d&wed, /Sfrf3(o.

Lower Hxjtt.—loth instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Elizabeth Stewart Lowrie, John Lowrie, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 7 in., motor mechanic, native of Scotland, stout build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair turning grey, sharp nose; dressed in a navy-blue suit and grey cap or fawn felt hat. Arrears to 30th January last, £l6O. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 126.)

Wellington. l7th May last, for a breach of her probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Mary Isabella Christina LalOli, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, strong build, sallow complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, scars on abdomen and on knees. She has failed to make restitution of £4 3s. 6d., and has also failed to report to a Probation Officer. Her arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1932, page 728 ■) /yt/W&ti&c6zf//C>

Nelson. ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, T. J. Webster (name probably fictitious), age about thirtynine, height 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, fresh complexion, small moustache ; well dressed in la brown leather overcoat, dark-grey felt hat, and . grey shirt and collar. Accused obtained £2 12s. 6d. cash Alfred Hugh Crawley, manager of Newman Bros., by means of ftyrCMplesgjcheque for £lO on the Bank of New Zealand/ \Vaima.te (No. 941101), signed “ W. H. Green for Pyn®, Gould, and Guiness, Ltd.,” which he tenderednn payment’ of £7 6d. for two seats from Nelson to Waimate. The cheque was from a cheque-book stolen from the Empire Hotel, Waimate. There are other charges pending. The photograph of James Ogden Alexander, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, pages 416 and 417, and Photographs, 1932, page /has been identified as that of acoUSßd \*fe? °?lj'/L l/’ Christchurch.- — ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for four days in default of paying £1 costs for riding a bicycle without a light, Hugh Busbridge, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1934, page J296/L /■4C AWlZ&t&cO *&*-' y >z ' ' nh/2$

Breaches of Unemployment Act. The following persons are to be interviewed regarding non-payment of their unemployment levies : Whangarei.George Edward Hicks Searle, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 291. There is a summons for service upon him. 22 f t j 3L

Wanganui.—Yum Yen, age thirty, height 5 ft. 8 in., market-gardener, native of China, slight build, pale complexion, black hair. He was issued with coupon-book No. 352724. Timaru. — Peake, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, sallow complexion, grey hair, brown eyes. He is in possession of coupon-book No. 2/302498. 2*7

Oamaru. —Henry Robert Cuff, age about forty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and shearer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes; fo f6 f Either aciiqh to be takes. Oamaru. —John Joseph Smith, referred to in Police Gazette, 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and shearer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes; ‘“Mother action to be takes. Oamaru. —John Joseph Smith, referred to in Police Gazette? 193 MjRTHER ATO BE TAKEN. Timaru. —Edward Henry Newton. He was issued with coupon-book No. 2/289153. . NO FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN.