PERSONS WANTED.
Auckland. —12th instant, for assault with intent to commit rape, Wan (name unknown), age between twenty and thirtyfive, height about 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, may have dark hair and thin face. About 7.30 p.m. on above date Mary Price, matron, St. Cuthbert’s College, Epsom, who was alone in her quarters at the college, opened the front door in response to a knock. Accused, who was at the door not wearing trousers and indecently exposing himself, forced his way into the hall, severely assaulted Miss Price with his clenched fists, and attempted to rape her. In the room where the struggle took place he left a white-enamelled metal bicycleclip, and he may have been in possession of a bicycle. No wa,ra "'- warrant - oUt^cbuged/t3/e/iil
Auckland. —During February last, for theft of £7 10s., the property of Herbert Johnson, 78 Albert Street — (1) Alexander Johnston Macßae, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 707, and Photographs, 1925, page 20 ; well dressed in a dark tweed suit, light-coloured felt hat with turned-up brim, and brown shoes ; he is believed to have gone to Australia ; and (2) Wan (name unknown), age about forty, height about 5 ft. 6 in., stout build, dark complexion and hair, full face ; well dressed in blue tweed suit, dark-coloured felt hat, black shoes. Two men induced complainant to give them £7 10s. which they said they would bajik for him. He identified the photograph of Macßae as that of one of the men. No warrant. <£jul //3? /A Q
Auckland. l7th instant, on warrant tor tailing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Robert Charles Heron, age about thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 9| in., meat-buyer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, right arm deformed, scar at base of left thumb. Arrears to 6th July last, £44 ss. (See Police Gazette, 1936, page 325, mid Photographs, 1930, page 73.) „ f/“yf,a\ / S JO Zb jj-JCf Auckland. —16th instant, that he may be interviewed regarding 12s. 6d. owing to the Labour Department for blankets supplied to him on the 2nd June, 1933, Aubrey Edward Mitchell Innes, age twenty-three, height 6 ft., grocer, native of Scotland, strong build, dark complexion, curly dark hair. He was last heard of at the State Forest Camp, Rotorua. 2,h U “3*7.
Auckland. l9th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for driving a motor-car without a license, lan Thompson, age about twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 10 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; usually well dressed ; fond of dancing.
Auckland. —12th instant, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for two months in default of paying £27 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Eric Troutbeck Hutton, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., motordriver, native, of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes. He may be released on payment of £22. (See Police Gazette, 1936, page 374.) '1/fo/S/a
Hamilton.— Leo Gordon Trembath, breach of probation (see Police Gazette, 1936, page 487) : It has been established that he is identical with Leo John Wilson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 321, and Photographs, 1932, P a § es4 - 37.
Whakatane.— instant, that he may be warned to report to a Probation Officer, Geoffrey Edward Gibscn Forster, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 2V4, afid Photographs, 1929, page 8. 71 y// /\
Gisborne. lßth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £B6 10s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Ruby Taylor, William David Taylor, age thirtyfive, height 5 ft. 11 in., teamster, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a brown suit and brown felt hat; quiet manner. He may bo released on payment of £lO. / Natter. 9th instant, on warrant for failing to comply ' with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Ada Maude Hertz, and four children, Carl Mafeking Hertz, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 6|- in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, mole on left cheek, scar on left forearm, and on back of neck. Arrears to 18th ultimo £7 3s. 9d. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 161, and Photographs,. 1925, page 19.) :: / A/ I*7# Wanganui. —6th ultimo, for a breach of mis probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Harry Abraham, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 138. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer ; and he has also failed to make restitution, and his arrest is desired • 7/ffl
Featherston. sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for four days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Farquhar James McTavish, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of Scotland, medium build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes ; dressed in a grey suit and light felt hat.
Wellington.— lsth instant, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for eleven days in default of paying £3 7s. 6d. fine and costs for giving a false name and address (Gaming Act), Frederick Eustace Hawken, referred to in Police Gazette,
1936, page 591.
Wellington. —lsth instant, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for eleven days in default of paying £3 7s. 6d. fine and costs for giving a false name and address (Gaming Act), Harold Kevin Hawken, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 591. -faM' 'f//o/3&
Wharf (Wellington).- Bth instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Surrey,” B. Fitzpatrick, age twentyeight, height about 5 ft. 9 in., carpenter, native of England, good build, pale complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, prominent nose, “ Gladys ” on right forearm, scar on right thumb. / 3 /7' Reeeton. 4th instant, on warrant of commitment to Greymouth Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for being found on the licensed premises of the Gladstone Hotel during prohibited hours, Herbert Smith, alias A. E. Smith, age about forty-five, height about 5 ft. 10 in., carpenter, good build, fresh complexion, dark hair; deaf, —— Juuds W//0/3&. Christchurch. 9th instant, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £ll 7s. fine and costs for negligently driving a motor-car, William Charles Craig, age about twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 4 in., showman, medium build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, dark eyes, Syrian appearance. He may be identical with Norman Nice!, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 354. Timarij. —l3th March last, that a summons for making a false statement under the Unemployment Act may he served upon him, Henry William Campbell, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and motor mechanic, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes ; fond of drink. f/+//o/3
Invercargill. sth instant, on warrant for forgery, Charles Robert Buchanan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 128, and Photographs, page 42. While staying with William John Harris, farmer, Tuatapere, he stole from the latter’s cheque-book a cheque to which he forged Harris’s signature, and had it cashed at Begg’s music shop, Otautau. The cheque was drawn for £5. He is in possession of a black three-seater T model Ford motor-car, registration No. 53-507. Breaches of Unemployment Act.
The following persons are to be interviewed regarding non-payment of their Unemployment levies : DaiW^thle. —Sydney George Herbert, referred to in Police Gazette, lfwkjiage 52. His coupon-book is No. 2/018238. He may be fo'upWin bush camps or sawmills. Feilding. — HurndeSl, age about fifty, height 5 ft. 9 in., engriver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair compTejopm. brown hair. He may be employed at a sawmill, or on aCMsh contract. Christchurch. —Howard age nineteen, labourer, native of New Zealand. He employed as a seaman. His coupon-book is No. 2/489.V it is thought that he furnished incorrect information regamj|??wjiis age when registering under the Act.
Christchurch. —Patrick McCarthy. His cou No. 3/252597. /O/Zji
pon-book is f S7.
North Dunedin. Thomas Gilbert Perry, age about thirtyseven, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and boilermaker, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, wavy fair hair, brown eyes. His coupon-book is No. 3/138495. N 6 FURTHER acbtgh to Bfc'TAKm Dunedin.— Ronald dames Rackley, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 617, and Photographs, 1932, page 104. His coupon-hook is No. 3/290521.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXI, Issue 38, 23 September 1936, Page 585
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1,423PERSONS WANTED. New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXI, Issue 38, 23 September 1936, Page 585
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