PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXI, Issue 13, 1 April 1936, Page 203

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. —25th ultimo, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Wilfred Henry Arnold Cronin, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 671, and Photographs, 1936, page 2. He has failed to make restitution, and his arrest is desired. The original charge on which he was released reads : “At Auckland on the 9th September, 1935, did steal £7 10s., the property of the firm of Drive Yourself, Limited •"

Auckland. —l7th February last, for theft of a suit (recovered), value £5 10s., the property of Clarence MacDonald, oiler, s.s. “ Canadian Planter,” Thomas Murphy, whose description accords with that of John Williams, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 222. The suit was stolen from a locker on the above-mentioned ship and sold at a secondhand shop by a man who gave the name Thomas Murphy. No warrant

Auckland. —26th February last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, John Blackburn Anderson, alias Jack Anderson, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, large mouth, two protruding front teeth. Arrears to 21st February tat. £22 2s. 6d. 1/p/ut.

Auckland. 24th ultimo, that he may be located and the Superintendent of Police, Auckland, notified of his whereabouts, Frederick Noe! Wright, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 159. He travels in country districts sharpening lawnmowers. The Mount Eden police have possession of an attache-case, the property of Wright,, and it Js desired to deliver it over to - *2uf / cf Jtfo&CGboL/ Auckland. -12th February last, on warrant 'of commitment to Auckland Prison for six days in default of paying £2 19s. fine and costs for assault, George Edward Porter, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, heart and arrow on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1936, page 87, and Photographs, 1 931 ,/pagp 67.) Jly •J'Q Hamilton.— l6th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his child, Raymond Edward Hill, age thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and share milker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, left little finger missing; dressed in a navy-blue suit and black shoes (no hat); slovenly appearance; fond of drink. Arrears to 22nd February last, £33 15s. (See Police Gazette, 1930. pagem>

Cambridge.— 7th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a rifle (recovered), value £1 55., the property of Albert Maitland, farmer, Maungatawhiri, from the dwelling of Charles Bruce, Clarence Kennedy Thomson, age sixteen, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, tip of right middle finger missing; may be wearing a brown leather overcoat, an old peaked motoring helmet, and a brown and fawn check scarf. Accused, when interviewed by the Cambridge police, admitted this and other offences. He was in the care of his parents, pending the sitting of the Childrens’ Court, and ran away on the 19th ultimo. Fond of motor-cycles. He may endeavour to leave this Dominion. /CiCcOCt' /? 'S~SZ Taumabunui. — Bth ultimo, on warrant for theft of £B, the property of John Elliott Luke, bushman, Taumarunui, James Harris, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 41, in., draper and bushman, native of England, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, pointed nose, flag on left forearm, mole on left hip ; wearing a dark suit with stripes, brown felt hat, and dark tan shoes. The photograph of James Edward Harris, referred to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 585, and Photographs, page 67, has been identified as that of accused. New Plymouth. ultimo, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Leonard Lawrence de Malmanche, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 707, and Photographs, page 42. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer, also failed to make restitution, and his arrest is desired. fliteJUxsVLcO, /5/ Wj L .

Wellington. lßth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Alice Josephine Nattrass, and two children, Harry Douglas Nattrass, refereed to in Police Gazette, 1935,

Wellington. —2nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for 6 weeks in default of paying £l4 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and five children, Georg® Jelley, alias Jim Kelly, age fortysix, height 5 ft. 9 in., showman, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion. He conducts dart games at showgrounds. He mav be released on payment of £ll 10s. f >io Wellington. —llth ultimo, for.a-breach of her probation (Offenders Probation Ada Alice Myers, alias Brown, alias Patricia Morrison, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page^^-ecfKiPhotographs, 1929, page 49. She has failed to Report, and her arrestis desired. / / Wellington. ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the s.s “ Hertford,” Cyril James Jellfeert, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 6 in., marine engineer, native of England, black hair, dark eyes.

Wellington. 2lst December last, for theft of £5 Os. 2d., the property of Frederick John William Biggs, 8 Torn Street, Lyall Bay, Jack Mudgway, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 6 in., taxi-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes; usually dressed in a blue suit. Between the 16th and 20th December last accused was employed by complainant as a taxi-driver and failed to account for the fares which he collected. He is to be interviewed regarding the offence. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 238.) Wo wa f

Wellington. —2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for nine days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for being found in a gaming-house, William Lynch, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 1 in., mill hand, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, fair hair, hazel eyes. When accused was arrested for being found in a gaming-house it is believed that he gave a false name and address. f

Blenheim. 27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Picton Prison for seventeen days in default of paying £4 4s. fine and costs for theft, Noel Edward William King, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 151 ; wearing a brown suit and grey hat. Rides a motor- f/j. j 2

Blenheim. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Picton Prison for six days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Jack Burton, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, curly dark hair, blue eyes; wearing dark coat and vest, grey trousers, green pullover (seldom wears a hat), hangs his head, slovenly gait; follows horseracing and frequents billiard-rooms/ / / phCUM/ /pQ.H ' gluts') Christchurch. —18th February on four warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison (for eight days, six days, four days, and four days respectively in default of paying £5 15s. 6d. fines and costs for failing to pay tram-fare, and failing to pay railway fares, Norman Bruce Stewart, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, scar near left eye, on left side of mouth, and left side of lower lip; frequents hotels. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 632, and Photographs, 1933, page CUVlCoted/S/6/3C,

Christchurch. —26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for three months for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his children, Leslie John Ell, age twenty-nine, height 6 ft. 1 in., male nurse and salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, roman nose, erect gait; usually dressed in a dark or grey suit, bowler .andblack shoes. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 733.) </ ro*sp(

Christchurch. February last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for riding a bicycle without a light, Maurice John Sim, alias Sims, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 499, and Photographs, cJ 05. £/' s 7 Dunedin. 27th ultimo, on'warrant for attempting to leave New Zealand with intent to make default in obeying a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Winifred Young, and child, Roderick John Young, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, pages 33 and 177. He is accompanied by a Mrs. Miller, late of Stratford. . j j W "P. U/,- - *4kk > ■ Invercargill. —l2th ultimo, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Lewis Leonard Reese, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 638. (See also notice under the heading “ Apprehensions, Persons Found,” this issue). His arrest is desired. Aivce&ted/PZ t>/rf[db .

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) : Christchurch. — (1) Ralph Cclpas, land salesman, who, on the 17th June, 1925, registered a -22 calibre Remington repeating rifle, No. 614629. (2) John Joseph McAuliffe, cabinetmaker, who, on the 15th March, 1921, registered a •22 calibre Stevens single-shot rifle, No. 1. (3) Gabriel Lang, labourer, who, on the 12th December, 1921, registered a •22 calibre Remington single-shot rifle, No. J. 229405. (4) Harry Williams, musterer, who, on the 28th July, 1927, registered a -22 calibre single-shot. Pieper rifle, No. 257392. (5) John Charles Collier, salesman, who, on the 14th Sep-, tember, 1929, registered a -22 calibre Remington repeating rifle, No. 655192. (6) James Cooke, carpenter, who, on the 22nd February, 1921, registered a -22 calibre Stevens rifle, No. 370. (7) Clement Ernest Clark, warehouseman, who, on the 21st February, 1921, registered a -22 calibre Stevens Favourite rifle, No. G. 93. (8) Harry Barker, joiner, who, on the 29th July, 1924. registered a -22 calibre Winchester single-shot rifle. (9) Cyril Edwin Lorraine Allabomu-door-keeper, who, on the 24th August, 1926, registered a -22 calibre Remington repeating rifle, No. 668308.