PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXIV, Issue 39, 27 September 1939, Page 751

PERSONS WANTED.

Warkwortii. 4th instant, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Frank Robertshaw, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., deep-sea diver and hotel porter, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, Union Jack, “ Mother,” and clasped hands on left forearm, dancing girl, Indian’s head, and sailor on right forearm. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer, and has also failed to make restitution, and his arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1936, page 723.)

Auckland. 2sth May last, for theft of £3 10s. in money, the property of Edward Joseph Leigh, station-manager, Bucklands, South Head, Helensville, William Sefton, alias “ King ” Sefton, age about fifty-four, height 5 ft. 6 in., cowman-gardener, good build, dark complexion, lines on face, acid stains on face, neck, and hands, left leg shorter than right, and walks with a limp, dressed in a dark suit, brown overcoat, and felt hat; fond of drink. Accused who was employed'by complainant was going to Auckland on the 25th May last for holidays, and was to return to his work on the 31st May. Before leaving complainant gave him £3 10s. to purchase fowls in Auckland, but he has not been heard of since. When located he is to be interviewed regarding this and another similar complaint. No warrant.

Auckland. —14th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for five days in default of paying £2 13s. fine and costs for hawking goods without a license, George Garner, age sixty-four, height 5 ft.' lHn.,/showpism and hawker, native of f^wO^h^id,jljfrk c(//pffisi^n/dack |*Qr turning grey, brown/eyes, HsirbhfnLk orPlqft//h auditor, a/ar on nose, above right eye, and on left wrist, left forefingernail missing. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 618, and Photographs, 1922, page 66.) / / j

Auckland. —14th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for five days in default of paying £2 13s. fine and costs for hawking without a license, Charles Bryant, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 618.

Auckland. —28th April last, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), William Joseph IVlurphy, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 648, and Photographs, page 70. At the Supreme Court at Auckland on the 6th August, 1937, he was released on probation on charges of theft and receiving stolen property, and he has failed to comply with the conditions.

Auckland. —l6th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for failing to carry a warrant of fitness for his motor-car, George Johnson, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, wavy black hair, brown eyes, long prominent chin.

Auckland. —l9th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Elizabeth Ruth Cain, 8 Hamstead Street, Mount Albert, William George Cain, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 6 in., greaser, native of New Zealand, thin build, dark complexion, lightbrown hair, light-blue eyes, mark over each eye, scar on back of one hand, silver plate in one ankle. Arrears to 26th May last, £74 9s. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 88.) /y// fo-O

Auckland. Bth instant, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Lawrence William Paulsen, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 631, 1939, page 213, and Photographs, 1924, page 89. The original charge reads: “On the sth September, 1936, at Cambridge, did steal a suit-case and contents, value £2 145.”

Auckland. — instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Jean Carey, and child, Robert James Carey, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter and fisherman, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, Roman nose; dressed in a navy-blue suit (no hat). His photograph is filed.

Auckland. William G. Stewart, inquired for (see Police Gazette, 1939, page 658), left for Australia on the 18th ultimo.

Taumarunui. — ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Wanganui Prison for two months and one month in default of paying £3B Is. fines and costs for selling liquor in a proclaimed area, and falsely stating to police officer that an offence had been committed, Thomas Leonard Fitzsimmons, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 452. The Magistrate who issued the warrants of commitment suggested that the police might possibly allow Fitzsimmons reasonable time to pay, even if the payment was by instalments, but thesemust be inAde atAegular intervals.

Napier.— Llewellyn Price, breach of probation (Crimes Amendment Act, 1910) : A warrant of arrest charging him with the offence was issued on the 15th instant. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 734.) ~ . *r/ M L*O

Hastings. —l9th instant, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Ivy Isabel Thomason, and three children, Karamu Settlement, Percy Thomason, age fortyone, height 5 ft. 10 in., labourer and orchard hand, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair going bald, light-blue eyes, large nose, suffers from spinal trouble and he is stooped, stutters slightly when agitated ; neatly dressed. He has been a voluntary patient in Porirua Mental Hospital.

Waiptjkuratt. —26th July last, for false pretences, W. Wallace, age about thirty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., canvasser, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion dressed in a light suit. Accused obtained £1 16s. from Leslie Gooday, fruiterer, Ruataniwha Street, Waipukurau, by falsely representing that he was in business at Pukekohe, and would supply the cabbages and cauliflowers which complainant paid for. He. may be identical with a man of the same name referred to in Poliop Gazette, 1939, page 690. No warrant. WVO&Od'

Palmerston North. Bth instant, on warrant for attempted theft of a sports coat and a pair of sports trousers, value £4 2s. 6d., the property of C. M. Ross and Co., drapers, The Square, John Robert McKay, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 115. He is dressed in grey sports coat and trousers, grey felt hat, and light-coloured horn-rimmed glasses. Accused, who gave his name and address as Duncan Riddiford, Bunnythorpe, telephoned to an assistant, Donald Edward John Hoare, in the employ of the above firm, and asked that a sports coat and trousers be sent to the fruit shop next to the Cosy Theatre as he (accused) could not get to Palmerston North before the shops closed. The articles were sent and they were collected by McKay. He is also to be interviewed regarding other similar offences. k//0j34

. Palmerston North. lsth instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Mary Kirk is the mother, Wilfred Fenton, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 720. The child/is in the care of the Education Department. - 7/Q'Mo

Carterton. l6th instant, that he may be located and interviewed, Noel Dick, age twenty-six, height 6 ft., salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes ; smart appearance. On or about the 14th January last he collected at the Hamilton Post-office a letter from E. Ware and Son, Hastings, addressed to “ N. Dick,” containing a cheque for £4. The letter and cheque were the property of Norman George Dick, Hastings. The cheque was cashed at the Bank of New South Wales, Karangahape Road, Auckland. Noel Dick is at present in Australia, but if he returns to this Dominion he is to be interviewed.

Wellington. 7th instant, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Colin Algernon Warn®, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, pages 633 and 650. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer.

Blenheim. l7th instant, for false pretences—(l) Jack Williams (name probably fictitious). He may be identical with Alexander Wallace Copley, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 261, and Photographs, 1926, page 26. (2) William Albert Gaines, alias Albert Gains, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 470. They are in possession of a fawn Ford V 8 motor-car, registration No. 60,406, and they may be selling carpets or similar goods. The accused, Williams, obtained two cheques£24 and —from Edward Tomlinson, licensee, Renwick Arms Hotel, by falsely stating that he could get twenty cases of Dewars and Black and White whisky from bond, and would let complainant have it at cost. The cheques were cashed at the Blenheim branch of the Bank of Australia by the accused Gaines. As a token of good faith Williams left with Tomlinson three floor-rugs. When located the file is to be obtained from the Inspector of Police, Nelson, before they are interviewed. No warrant. U\103%.

Christchurch. —12th instant, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Doris Forsey, and children, 52 North Avon Road, Richmond, Frank Forsey, age thirtyone, height 6 ft. 2 in., labourer and painter, native of England, slight build, tanned complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, long pointed nose; usually well dressed in a brown suit..

Christchurch. —2Bth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Peggy Honora Bancroft, and child, Sunleigh Flats, Sumner, Ernest Sydney Bancroft, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., motor salesman and garage attendant, native of England, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, brown eyes, pointed nose, sinking ship and heart with Mother on right forearm; usually well dressed. He is at present in Sydney (Australia). (See Police Gazette, 1930,

Christchurch. loth July last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Mary Vincent, 1 Mersey Street, Island Bay, Wellington, Charles Sommerville Vincent, alias Charles Ottoker Vincent, age thirty, height 5 ft. 4J in., labourer and bootmaker, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, some upper teeth missing, moles near right ear, scar on back of head and on nose, horse, “ Mona,” and flower on right forearm, dagger on back of right hand, dancing girl, “ Doris,” heart with flowers, and “ Jean ” on left forearm. He was in Australia in April last, but it is thought that he has returned to this Dominion. (See Police Gazette, 1936, page 614, and Photographs, 1929, page 72.)

Dunedin. 3lst ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Alice Llewellyn Lord, Charles Henry Lord, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, auburn hair, slight scar on bridge of nose; usually smartly dressed; frequents hotels. Arrears to 24th July last, £745 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 339, and Photographs, 1922, page 30 zS/q/ucL

Invercargill.— 4th instant, on warrant for false pretences, Louis Flint, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a grey shabby suit, grey overcoat, and felt hat; fond of drink, and boasts of having been a Naval reservist and a boxer. Accused obtained £5 from Duncan Alexander, hotelkeeper, Riverton, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount on the Invercargill Savingsbank, signed “L. Flint.” (See Police Gazette, 1928, page /tou&fcd' " /0 34

Breaches of Social Security Act. The following persons are to be interviewed regarding non-payment of their social security contributions :

Auckland. — George Richard Johnson, referred to ir Police Gazette, 1937, page 394. His coupon-book ii No. 3/536962. NO FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKEN, .

Auckland. — James Sneddon, age twenty-five, height 6 ft., seaman and labourer, strong build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes; usually ckessed in a daik suit. His Auckland. (l) Albert Reginald Tizaru, clerk and barman. His 3/496712. (2) James Hession, referred to in PcnJuteMßazefifcp?fi93l, page 368. His couponbook is No. 3/540943. TO -pyx

Hamilton.— Eric Hewson, age twenty-nine, labourer, « native of New Zealand. XAifoiV'd' /£>'//'*s% , y ur<2cZZ*7V iNo J<?Hamilton. (ly Victor Raymon Holmes, age thirty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion. and hair, blue eyes. His couponbook is No. 4/429365. (2) Edward V. Higgins,, tel rfturer. His coupon-book is No. 4/431252. (3) iyiajc6lhv v McGregor, labourer. His coupon-book is No. 3/6119® -

National — Joseph' Noad, cook. His coupon-book is No. 3/487208. -o " “

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V* ' Hastings. Davis, labourer. His coupon-book is No. 4/350913. cj/ Lifo/lll}. Palmerston North. — Clarence Madden, age fortyone, height 5 ft. 9 in., timber worker and journalist, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair turning grey, blue eyes. His coupon-book is No. 3/488352. MoTiiykA.—Archie Ray Taylor, age twenty-five, height ' 5 ft. 8 in., l&bdnuT and orchard hand, native of New Zealand, medium buila,-<eslte.w complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. His coupon-book is K^g/319470. ! Greymouth. — Clare iGpran, age thirty-four, height - ; 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter, native of fair complexion and hair, grey eyes, scar on right (See Police Gazette, 1930, page 803.) , 'Tf *

Christchurch. Dennis Kirby, age about fifty-three, height about 6 ft., farm labourer, strong build, dark complexion. His coupon-book is No. 2/290330.

Jg /O'gty. Portobello. Reuben Henry Marsh, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand. His coupon-book is No. £^/„ £