PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXII, Issue 2, 20 January 1937, Page 80

PROPERTY STOLEN.

Auckland. time during 1936, from a room in Stonehurst Private Hotel, the property of GEORGE ALFRED SMITH, a black Kodak special Al2O camera, 4.5 anastigmatic lens, autograph attachment at back, removable back, contained in an oblong tan leather case, shoulder strap attached which has been repaired near case : total value, £22 Is. Identifiable.

Auckland. —lßth November last, from a room in the Occidental Hotel, the property of MARY NATION, a 10s. note, and 4s. in silver ; and six Fijian pennies of the following description : On one side at top is “ Fiji ” and “ 1935,” and “ Penny ” at bottom, and on the other side is a Crown and “ George V King Emperor,” each coin having a hole about J in. diameter in centre : total value, 15s. Not identifiable.

Auckland. — or about the 19th August, 1935, from the dwelling of FREDERICK LEWIS GARLAND, 29 Arthur Street, Ponsonby, a 9 ct. gold double curb watch-chain, flat link between each curb, gold heart-shaped locket pendant attached, “ W.L.G.” on it and chased with ivy leaf; value, £B. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to James McKenzie, alias Crerar, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 569, and Photographs, 1926, page 52, who resided with complainant about the time the offence was committed. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted.

Auckland. Between the 26th August and 21st September last, from a shelf in the rear of the shop of GEORGE URLICH, 13 Lower Vincent Street, a pair of field-glasses, German make, double lens, dent in casing of right front lens ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Auckland. During the night of the 17th September last, the garage of ARTHUR METCALF WOOD, 36 Shackleton Road, Mount Eden, was broken into and the following stolen : Two 2-gallon benzine tins ; 24 gallons of Houghton’s motor oil; and an Emerson J h.p. electric motor, No. 946227 : total value, £5 ss. 3d. Motor only identifiable.

Auckland. — On the 20th October last, a letter-box at the Royal Oak Post-office, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Post and Telegraph Department) was broken open and the following stolen : A letter addressed to “ Robert Malcolm, Colonial Mutual Buildings, Queen Street, Auckland,” signed “F. Mason ” ; a letter addressed to the “ Dominion Case and Box Coy., Ltd., Chancery Chambers, Auckland,” containing a stamped receipt for £23 18s. 4d., signed “H. Paterson ” ; a letter addressed to “F. W. Parsons, Clarence Street, Devonport,” containing a stamped receipt, signed “ Paterson ” ; a letter addressed to “B. C. Emery, 8 Lome Street, Auckland,” containing a stamped receipt for £7., signed “ Paterson ” ; a letter addressed to “R. H. Swales, 22 Deadward Terrace, Ponsonby, W. 1.,” containing a stamped receipt for £5 155., signed “ Paterson,” and an account for £3 ; a letter addressed to the “ Secretary, Auckland Hospital Board,” signed “M. Bagiev ” ; a letter addressed to the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Auckland,” signed “ M. Bagley ” ; a letter addressed to “ Miss Macdonald, District Nurse, Dargaville,” signed “M. Bagley ” ; and a letter addressed to “ Mrs. E. Brebner, Douglas Street, Whakatane,” containing a £1 note and a 10s. note, and two small pieces of blue cloth. Letters identifiable. During the night of 2nd November last the same letter-box was broken open, and the following stolen : A letter addressed to “ May Rhodes, Box 68, Dargaville,” containing a stamped receipt for £4 55., “signed “F. Peat ; and a letter addressed to Mrs. H. Green, 6 Bretts Road, St. Albans, Christchurch,” signed “F. Peat.” Identifiable. ■floftwnj &wauc(/ Z3'(a~37-

Auckland. — lßth October last, the property of JOHN JOSEPH MURRAY, 13 England Street, an accordion,. Hellergonka make, two horn-shaped sound-releasers, about five patches on bellows, eight bass, twenty-four full and half notes, leather shoulder-straps attached; value, £3. Identifiable. Complainant left the accordion in a taxi.

Auckland. 2nd November last, from a counter in a shop at 201 Symonds Street, the property of CRYSTAL WILLIAMS, 125 Bassett Road, Remuera, a ladies’ 9 ct. gold 15-jewel wristlet-watch, Swiss movement, Dennerson case, Arabic numerals, “ Tip Top ” on dial, fastens with moire ribbon which has gold clasp; value, £3. Identifiable. The watch is an unusual make. Suspicion is attached to Man (name unknown), age about thirty-three, height about 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, fair complexion, fair hair thin on top ; dressed in light suit (no hat), and was wearing spectacles, believed to be horn-rimmed. He was seen in the shop near where the watch had been placed, and when asked if he wanted anything shook his head and walked out.

Auckland. — November last, from a motor-car outside the Pig and Whistle, Mission Bay, the property of JOHN TAYLOR COLE, 19 Selkirk Road, Mount Albert, a gentlemen’s double-breasted grey and black herringbone overcoat, fit man about 5 ft. 11 in., two buttons on each side, halflined, three outside pockets, one inside pocket, made by Ross and Glendining ; value, £5 ss. Identifiable.

Auckland. October last, from the hall in the Aurora Hotel, the property of WILLIAM BRUCE TRIGG, Okaihau, a fibrccane suit-case, about 27 in. by 10 in. by 16 in., two wooden bands and two nickel locks, containing a Bengal blade razor; a black horse-hide strop ; a shaving-brush ; a large pair of scissors; a set of striped coloured pyjamas with extra pair of trousers ; a white and brown striped canoe shirt; a pair of brown underpants ; some handkerchiefs with “ 8.T.” or “ Bruce ” on them ; a Farmers’ Trading Co. dividend warrant for 4s. in favour of W. B. Trigg; a yellow woollen scarf with red fringe; an Onoto fountain-pen with “ W.8.T.” on gold band ; and some ties : total value, £3. Identifiable.

Auckland. the 14th and 16th November last, the engineer’s shop of ROBERT BRENNAN, Cleave Avenue, was broken into and the following stolen : An adjustable 6 in. spanner, branded “ Crestoloy,” small hole drilled in end of handle ; a chisel, £ in. blade, with J. N. Sturrock ” cut in it; a polished steel cold chisel, about 6 in. long, “ G.D.A.” punched in barrel; a Bridgeport screwdriver, about 12 in. long, “ G. D. Allely ” cut in blade ; two centre punches, sizes -fa in., and £, in., about 3£ in. long ; five engineers’ files, sizes from 6 in. to 12 in., round, square, and flat shapes ; seventeen Dormer Carbon twist drills, sizes from 7 to 52 ; a Crescent adjustable spanner, 8 in. long; a steel try square, 6 in. blade; a flexible steel rule, about 6 in. long, “D. P. Ryan ” on it; a Rabone stainless steel rule, 12 in. long, “D. P. Ryan ” on it; a micrometer, French make, English measure, rachet handle; two tap wrenches, T-type, chuck jaws ; a doubleended set spanner, £ in. and £ in. ; two pairs of calipers ; a pair of spring dividers, about 4 in. long; a double-ended set spanner, £ in. and -j£ in.; and five pairs of pliers : total value, £6. Identifiable.

Auckland. l6th ultimo, from the dwelling of FLORENCE MORTON, Wallace Avenue, Manurewa, a dark-brown stone marten fur necklet, three skins (one head and two tails); a cream linen tablecloth, hand embroidered in green and red strawberry design, machine crochet, scalloped border; a cream linen tablecloth with green and brown stripes, darkgreen border about 4 in. wide ; a cream linen tablecloth with deep yellow border; and a pale-blue organdie tea-wagon cover, hemstitched and embroidered in two corners with pink and green roses : total value, about £l7 ss. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Benjamin Marshall, age about thirty, height about 5 ft. 9 in., carpet salesman, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, thick black hair, gold fillings in front teeth, round full face; appears to have dark blood in him ; smart appearance ; good address. He called on complainant endeavouring to sell her a carpet, and the above-mentioned stolen property was offered to him as part payment, but he would not accept it. The carpet was subsequently sold for cash, and after he left it was found that the fur necklet, &c., were stolen. He is travelling through the Dominion selling shoddy carpets which he describes as genuine Wilton, and is accompanied by his wife and a man named Burgess. Both men drive Chrysler “77 ” saloon motor-cars. Description of suspect’s wife: Age about twenty-five, height about 5 ft., slight build, sallow complexion, fair hair, hazel eyes, thin features; speaks quietly with English accent. She was wearing a light-brown stone marten fur necklet on the day the offence wgs .committed. The suspect fallows an occupation .known As a “ shoddy dropper.” f %*7

Auckland. —-Between the 28th and 30th November last, between Sydney (Australia) and Auckland, from a cabin in the m.v. “ Wanganella,” the property of WILLIAM HENRY FORWARD, motorman, a gentlemen’s gold cushion-shaped open-face Dunklings wristlet-watch, No. 3291/2, Arabic numerals, thick luminous hands, gold dial, unbreakable glass, 9 ct. gold wrist-band about £ in. wide attached to watch by small spring clip ; value, £lO 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the 17th or 18th ultimo, from a cabin on the m.v. “ Rangitane,” which was berthed at Wellington, the property of .1 Alt DINE WHYTE, 52a Queen Anne’s Gate, Westminster, London, a pair of £ in. square platinum cuff-links with diamond cross surrounded by sapphires in Egyptian setting, long split platinum link joins each cufflink ; value, £IOO. Identifiable.

Mount Eden. —27th October last, from a garage at 24 Parke Avenue, Grafton, the property of ALEXANDER BRUCE ROSS, a theodolite, Stanley make, 5 ft. long, contained in case of New Zealand cedar wood which is covered with leather ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Hamilton. —l9th ultimo, from a motor-car in Alexander Street, the property of GEORGE MEREDITH, Collingwood Street, a -22 calibre Winchester repeating rifle, No. 275-698 ; value, £5 15s. Identifiable.

Cambridge. Between the 26th and 30th November last, from the wool-shed of Percy Hunt, Fencourt, the property of JAMES A. COURT, Ellerslie, a jute bale of Romney wool, “ J.A.C.” in blue raddle on it; value, £2O. Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Royal Desmond Capner, alias Capley, alias Roy Clarke, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 575, and Photographs, 1921, page 88. A man of similar description to the suspect, who was in possession of a green truck and accompanied by two other men, one of whom was Keith Terence Gemmell, called at Hunt’s to purchase some skins. Gemmell has admitted to the Auckland police that he committed thefts of a similar nature, and has made a statement implicating Capner. The latter is also suspected of other thefts of wool, and when he is located an urgent communication is to be sent to the Inspector of Police, Hamilton, who will forward the file so that he may be interviewed. He has sold the truck referred to above. '7/&/37-

Stratford. —Between the Ist October and 9th November last, from the dwelling of FRANCIS PADDON TUBBY, Portia Street, a gentlemen’s silver hunting Rotherhams watch, key wind, Roman numerals; and a silver chain, about 12 in. long, small curled links at each end graduating to large ones in centre, bar at one end, and a squirrel, the base of which is oval red glass, in squatting position at other end : total value, £l2. Identifiable. 3/z/27.

Hawera. —13th November last, from the waiting-room in the Royal Hotel, the property of RITA KINGS WELL MCCARTHY, 15 Home Street, Wellington, a composition suit-case, about 30 in. by 24 in. by 8 in., Miss R. K. McCarthy ” in ink on top left corner inside lid, containing a black lace evening frock, Georgette sleeves; a black velvet evening coat; a black and white spot ensemble, large white collar with rows of black stitching around it, about ten shiny black buttons down front; a blue floral cotton frock, about fifteen self buttons down back ; a knitted light-blue jumper cardigan, silver-coloured buttons ; a navy-blue knitted wool suit, stocking stitch pattern, navy-blue buttons down front of coat; a maroon checked skirt with pieces of same material put on at hips, bone button on each of them ; three white boiling-silk blouses, “ R. K. McCarthy ” on bottom hems ; a pair of pink corselettes ; three pairs of interlock bloomers, “ R. K. McCarthy ” on them ; a pair of silk locknit bloomers, “R. K. McCarthy ” on them ; three white singlets, one interlock and other two woollen mixture, “ R. K. McCarthy ” on them ; a blue silk brocade nightdress, cream lace on neck and sleeves ; two sets of white interlock pyjamas, one has blue facings, the other green facings, “ R. K. McCarthy ” on them ; a pink fugi silk bed jacket, embroidered in colours on each side at front; three underskirts, one pink fugi silk, one blue locknit, and the other white locknit ; a pair of blue leather Court shoes with blue beaded buckle ; a pair of navy-blue suede brogue shoes, lace-ups with flaps ; a pair of dark-brown brogue shoes, wide straps ; a pair of silvercoloured evening shoes with strap ; a pair of black satin evening shoes with strap ; a pair of black leather shoes, All-over goloshes attached (all shoes are size 3); three pairs of fawn silk stockings; a small compo attache-case containing toilet requisites; some handkerchiefs, “R. K. McCarthy on them ; a white crepe de Chine collar and cuffs, black eyelet holes in front; a black Nugget shoecleaning outfit; a machine-knitted fawn cardigan, three fawn buttons ; a needle work-bag of cotton material; and a pair of slip-on black goloshes : total value, £29 16s. Bd. Identifiable.

Waipawa. Between the 31st ultimo and 3rd instant, from a room in the Empire Hotel, the property of NEIL HAMILTON STRATFORD, a brown leather wallet, fold-up type, laced edges, containing four £1 notes ; a driver’s license for current year issued to complainant by Levin Borough Council ; a radio license for Philco wireless-set with complainant’s name on it; and a letter addressed to “N. H. Stratford ” from the Survey Department, Dunedin: total value, £4 10s. Identifiable except money.

Wanganui.3oth October last, from the Men’s Shelter, Wicksteed Place, the property of HARRY LAWRENCE, two grey single blankets with blue striped border, may be branded “S”; value, 11s. 6d. Identification doubtful. Suspicion is attached to James Martin, alias James Martin Davis, age fifty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair turning grey, dark eyes. He stayed at the Men’s Shelter from the 15th to the 30th October last. His Employment levy-book is No s\lS^Q>.tf/g'/Sy.

Wanganui. —During the night of the 25th November last, the store of ALEXANDER ROBERT STANTON, Mapiu, was broken into and the following stolen : A clock mounted in blue glass, with “ Foreign ”on it; three nickel “ Pocket Ben ” watches ; and a large quantity of tobacco and cigarettes of various brands : total value, £ls. Not identifiable.

Wellington. Between the 12th and 15th ultimo, from the dwelling of JOYCE ETHEL WALLIS, 75 Sutherland Street, Melrose, a diamond engagement ring with three diamonds in straight platinum-tipped claw setting, “ Joyce from Wal l 3-3-33 ”on inside of gold shank; and a white celluloid case lined with dark-blue velvet : total value, £24. Identifiable.

Mount Cook.llth ultimo, the property of JOHN McKINNON, care of City Misson, a gentlemen’s black military overcoat; value, £1 ss. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to George Leckie, alias Scott, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 364, and Photographs, 1924, page 26. He is usually dressed in a brown coat and grey trousers ; fond of drink. He called at the Mission and asked for his coat, and was given complainant’s overcoa /ofe/dj. Port Nelson. Between the 10th and 13th November last, from the dwelling of ESMA GIBSON, Wakefield Quay, an 18 ct. gold diamond ring, seven diaiponds in cluster (one of which is dull), and one diamond on leach side of cluster ; value, £l7 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —On the 14th or 15th April, 1936, from the dwelling of PATRICK MICHAEL KEENAN, Greer’s Road, Fendalton, £lO in money; and a gentlemen’s nickel square Novoris -wristlet-watch, white dial with brownish tinge. Suspicion is attached to Selwyn Stewart, age seventeen, height 5 ft. 8 in., farm labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a light-grey suit and light felt hat. He was employed by complainant, and at Greymouth on 16th April, 1936, he cashed a postal note, which was among the money stolen. s&rTZcyirttw€tl£/3//3/37.

Christchurch. —19th ultimo, from Cathedral Square, the property of ROLAND ERIC FRASER, 272 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon, a 1930 model 3£h.p. black Ariel motor-cycle, chromium tank, red and silver coloured wheels, electric lights, pillion seat, no rear stand, registration No. 2y243, engine No. 5182 ; value, £4O. Identifiable.

Christchurch. Between July and November last, from the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Office, 40 St. Asaph Street, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Naval Department), a pair of service type low-power Prism binoculars, No. 70860, branded with two broad arrows; value, £6. Identifiable.

Invercargill.—l7th November last, from a railwaytruck, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Railways Department), an old portable Barlet typewriter, three keyboards, contained in a black metal case ; value, £4 10s. Identifiable. It is considered that there are but very few of these machines now in use.

Bicycles.

Takapuna. —7/11/36, the property of James Claude Orminston, a gentlemen’s black Monarch Special, No. XX 4750 ; value ’ £7 - srcccnrttfed'Z-fe-Sb.

Auckland. — the property of Bruce Gilmore, a gentlemen’s black Credex, with gold-coloured lines, Credex transfers; value, £B. S(&CoV&f€<c(/ ~3*?

Auckland.2o/10/36, the property of lan Leonard Wernham, a gentlemen’s black Celtonia, with gold-coloured lines, No. A. 97527 ; value, £3.

Auckland. —31/10/36, the property of Colin McDonald Smith, a gentlemen’s red semi-racing Leader, No. E.G. 4218, sprocket wheel No. 686510 ; value, £5.

Auckland. 3o/10/36, the property of Walter Reginald Lloyd Cameron, a gentlemen’s black Monarch Special, with lines ’ No R X ' Auckland. — 6/11/36, me property of George Henry Jackson, a gentlemen’s black 8.5. A., with gold and red lines, No. W.E. 83867 ; value, £lO. ✓ , .

Auckland.—2o/11/36, the property of Francis Sydney Marshall, a gentlemen’s black Royal Devon, No. 43284; value, £7. >

Cambridge.—2s/10/36, the property of Albert Thompson’ a gentlemen’s black with blue lines, No. A. 48089, “ Vickery ” on frame ; value, £6 10s.

—22/11/36, the property of Conrad William Cederman, a gentlemen’s black with red lines, No. 12127 ; value, £5.

Rotorua. —l2/12/36, the property of Dick Amohau, a gentlemen’s black Leader, No. A. 3475 ; value, £9.

Napier.—l6/11/36, the property of Gordon Stanley Grindley, a gentlemen’s black Humber Cob, No. 578846 ™ ll £3 - 3-7.

Palmerston North. 3/12/36, the property of Thomas Francis McGowan, a gentlemen’s black Currins, No. J.S. 3509, green paint on forks ; value, £3.

Foxton. —l6/12/36, the property of William Arthur Baker, a gentlemen’s black, No. 112-399 ; value, £2.

—7/12/36, the property of John Holm Russell, a gentlemen’s black Bluebird, No. 726-4/214, Chainey Bros, transfers; value, £9.

Moera. —s/9/36, the property of Thomas John Stevens, a gentlemen’s black Couchman, No. 3161 ; value, £5.

Wellington.B/11/36, the property of Axel Elias Larsen, a gentlemen’s black, No. 6245, Couchman Cycle Co., Wellington, transfers ; value, £B.

Wellington.l6/11/36, the property of George Paterson, a gentlemen’s black, No. 5913, Couchman Club transfers value, £lO ss.

Christchurch. —lo/10/36, the property of Clarence Charles James, a gentlemen’s light-blue Butler, Nos. B. 1241 and 7854, Butler transfers ; value, £lO.

Christchurch.—l6/10/36, the property of Cave Johnston, a gentlemen’s black 8.5. A., Nos. 1365 A. and WD. 13081 ; value, £l3.

Christchurch.—l7/10/36, the property of Jessie Ker, a ladies’ black, No. 4305, Jones transfers; value, £5.

Christchurch.—l9/10/36, the property of Jack Crysell, a gentlemen’s red, No. 37385, Arnst transfers; value, £4 10s. (Lfj

Christchurch.2l/10/36, the property of William Henry Dunstan, a gentlemen’s red 8.5. A., Nos. H. 9 A. and 47620 ; value, £5 10s.

Christchurch.26/10/36, the property of James Brittain, a gentlemen’s black B.S.A. racing, Nos. 9775 and A. 29820, Butler transfers ; value, £5 10s.

Christchurch. —3o/10/36, the property of Henry Charles Ferguson, a gentlemen’s black Butler, No. B. 1434 ; value, £3 10s.

Christchurch. —31/10/36, the property of Reginald Kidd, a gentlemen’s chromium-plated Butler, Nos. A. 25248 and 349 A.; value, £6 19s. 6d.

Christchurch.3/11/36, the property of Alexander Stephen, a gentlemen’s black Simplex Special, No. xM. 3188 ; value, £9 10s.

Christchurch.lo/11/36, the property of Keith Masters, a gentlemen’s blue, No. 90641, Unique transfers; value, £2 10s.

Christchurch. —14/11/36, the property of Leuore Anne Oakley, a ladies’ black, No. 9337, Bell transfers value, £6 12s. 6d.

Christchurch. —16/11/36, the property of Rose Kelly, a ladies’ black, No. 8328, Bell transfers ; value, £4.

Oamaru. —22/11/36, the property of George Albert Middleditch, a gentlemen’s black 8.5. A., with green lines, No. 70611 ; value, £7.

Dunedin. —10/11/36, the property of Ivan Hughson, a gentlemen’s black Simplex Special, No. 3544 ; value, £2. AZ'Cffir'd/- 3/1313'1~

Dunedin. —ls/11/36, the property of Annie Griffiths, a ladies’ black Ace, No. A. 8169 over 7—34, Victor Nelson transfers ; value, £7 2s. 6d.

Dunedin. —17/11/36, the property of Adam Scott, a boy’s black Speedwell, No. A. 95494 ; value, £5.

Invercargill. — the property of Olephant Patrick Fogarty, a gentlemen’s black, No. 54705 ; value, £3 10s. t 7.

Invercargill. —22/10/36, the property of Erne Mills, a ladies’ black 8.5. A., No. 326565 ; value, £3.