PERSONS WANTED

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXII, Issue 22, 9 June 1937, Page 413

PERSONS WANTED

Auckland. —26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two weeks in default of paying £6 fine and costs for publishing a double chart, John Turner Harris, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 303. 7'3 \ Auckland. 26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for being found on the licensed premises of the Empire Hotel during prohibited hours, Thomas Kerslake, age fifty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes, blind in left eye, scar on small of back. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 44, and Photographs, page 13.)

Auckland. 7th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Nellie Banks, Birkley Alexander Banks, age twentysix, height 5 ft. 7 in., baker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, curly brown hair, brown eyes, scar on left forefinger. Arrears to 23rd March last, £3O 14s. (See Police Gazette, 1937, pagps 4 and lO(jf^ < Auckland. — llth ultimo Ton warrant for failing to provide for the maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, IVlervyn Williams, age about twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes, small nose ; well dressed in a grey suit and tan shoes (no hat). Complainant, Daphne Eva Wiberg, 48 Forbes Street, Onehunga.^j^^g^k^

Te Kuitx. —17th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £3 18s. costs for damaging a stalactite in Waitomo Caves, Arthur James Bruff, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 27, and Photographs, 1931, page 62. ,

Napier.— ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Rose Winifred Macdonnell, McHardy Home, George Street, Leslie Gordon Macdonnell, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., dark complexion, black hair, green to hazel eyes, large nose, operation-scar on right side of abdomen; smart appearance ; well spoken. His photograph is filed.

Napier. —lst instant, that he may be located and interviewed regarding a revolver which he delivered to Clarence Kennedy Thomson, alias Edward Thompson, (referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 370), who was found fatally shot on the 27th April last, Cecil James Lawton, referred to in Police Gazette. 1937, page 227. , f

Palmerston North. —A warrant has been issued for the arrest of C. Winter on the following charge: “At Waituna West, near Feilding, on the 19th May, 1937, with intent to defraud, did obtain from Charles Hamilton Claude Leicester, the sum of £264, by means of a certain false pretence, to wit, by falsely representing that he had goods, valued at £384, in bond in Customs at Wellington, landed from the steamer Eastern Star, and that the said money was required to release the said goods from bond.” Description : Age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 4 in., thin build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair brushed back, sharp nose, clean shaved, thin face; dressed in a slateygrey suit with double-breasted coat, black patent leather shoes, and felt hat. He was in possession of a dark sedan motor-car with square top. On the 17th ultimo, accused called on complainant at the latter’s farm and represented that he was a purser on the steamer “ Eastern Star ” then in Wellington, and that he had brought a quantity of goods out with him including a rug for Mr. Lowry, Taihape, who he said was away at the Coronation. Accused produced a Customs duty sheet on which were shown “ Port of Wellington ” and “ Eastern Star ” as well as “ Persian rug, wireless set, television set, Diesel engine,” and the name “ E. Winter.” He said these goods were in Customs at Wellington, having been landed from the “ Eastern Star.” He then requested £l2O to clear the goods, and complainant gave him a cheque for that amount, payable to “ C. Winter.” Accused promised to refund the money in eight days. On the 19th ultimo he returned and produced to complainant a carpet which he said was the one he had brought out for Mr. Lowry, and that he would write to the latter and get him to send complainant £2OO and collect the carpet. He then showed Mr. Leicester the Customs sheet previously referred to which was marked “ Paid £SO tax on Persian carpet. Balance to be paid in full, £334,” after which he requested complainant to advance him the balance owing on the goods in Customs. Complainant 'gave him a cheque for £264, and he promised to return within twelve days and refund the money. The cheques were drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Feilding, and were cashed at that bank on the 17th and 19th ultimo respectively. The photograph of Robert Thomas Howden, alias James Henderson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1921, page 4, has been identified by the cashier at the bank, and by the complainant, as that of the accused. Howden’s photograph is also referred to in Victoria Police Gazette Photographs, 1933, page 13.

Wellington. A. J. Crosby, theft of £2O, the property of Louise Dennette (See Police Gazette, 1937, page 398). A warrant has now been issued for the arrest of Reginald Bidgood alias Allan Edward Ross, alias Allen Harvey, alias Arthur John Crosby, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 651, and Photographs, 1932, page 50, charging him with the offence. On the 3rd instant Bidgood was located by the Auckland police, but he denied the offence, and on the advice of his solicitor refused to enter into details or give a written statement. He was, therefore, not arrested, but as his description and dress accorded with that of A. J. Crosby (save that he was wearing a white scarf), a warrant has been issued for his arrest. *7 "7

Christchurch. 3lst ultimo, that he lyray be located and interviewed, Graham or Gordon McGregor, age about eighteen, height about 5 ft. 7 in., message-boy and showman, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, ginger hair; dressed in light-fawn trousers and brown blazer with lightcoloured stripes (no hat). He is suspected of theft of postal notes from letters addressed to Market Gardens, Ltd., Christchurch, and he is to be interviewed.

Christchurch. loth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six months, in default of paying £IOO fines for selling liquor without a license, Bernard Lewis Blackwell, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937. mge? 213.

Breaches of Employment Promotion Act

The following persons are to be interviewed regarding non-payment of their registration levies : Auckland— Cholmondeley Threlkeld. 4/ #/<£>/ Auckland.— Cyril Frank Broomhall. Jfe bvyffiSSm is No. 3/519450. (2) Albert, Pe^cy"JJiddffpheigm! sitT"s in” cook, sm aU V ao*spfexioh and hair ; quick gait; plau|isui imrrner. His levy-book is No. 3/2952.

f/ , -in %,£- —'—f ■ /^Auckland. — Sweeney, labourer. is No. 3/77836.

Hamilton. Moysion Bernard Hen; terssli, labourer. His coupon book is No. 3/320525. . V Wanganui. — Albert to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 662, and Phoftsyyfaphs, page 5. His levy-book is No. 3/312805. sQ-

You, gardener, native of China. His levy book is£No. 3/392565.

Westport.— Gerald William McWhirter, alias George McDonald, alias John McWhirter, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 67, and Photographs, 1928, page 34. His levybook is No. 2/473536. _ /> V / <?!/ /

Christchurch. William Hudson, referred to in Police Gazette, 193 L page 79. His levy-bdgki/No. 3/219171. W&f—l S'//--/ /) Invercargill. — Richard Creed, referred to in Police Gazette, 1935, page 688. His levy-book is No. 1/487740.