PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXV, Issue 45, 6 November 1940, Page 877

PERSONS WANTED.

♦ $ Auckland. —l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying 17s. 6d. balance of fine and costs for not having a warrant of fitness for his motor-car, Charles Troughton Clark, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 10 in., carpenter and soldier, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, small fair moustache. j / _ / / 'pseud/. ‘hv/n/m).

Auckland.— -Bth September last, for theft from a dwelling at 104 Grafton Road of a fur cape (recovered), value £lO, the property of Mira Burgess, William Gordon, age about thirty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in. The cape was recovered from a pawnshop where it was pledged by a man of the description given above. No warrant, yCUlhioU/Hl'^-

Auckland. — On or about the 22nd August last, for false pretences, Myra Shelker, age about nineteen, height 5 ft. 7 in., domestic and factory worker, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, visits hotel lounges, danceballs, and sly-grog shops; wears a black coat and black turban hat. Accused obtained £2 Bs. 3d. in money from Pearl Gordon, assistant in the Cabaret Photography, His Majesty’s Arcade, by means of a valueless cheque for £2 10s., No. Z. 38285, drawn on the National Bank of New Zealand, Onehunga, signed “ W. J. Moore,” which she tendered in payment for a photograph. The cheque was stolen from the cheque-book of William John Moore, 41 Queen Street, Onehunga, where accused was staying. When located she is to be interviewed. There is another charge pending. No warrant. .. , / „,, , JsYbtgs/-i/' d/. 7/A -iD -

Auckland.— That a summons may be served on him for travelling on a train from Auckland to Frankton Junction on the 11th February last without paying his fare, Bs. 10d., M. D. McKenzie.

Auckland. —2oth July last, for obtaining credit by fraud, Arthur Williams, height 5 ft. 9 in., taxi-driver, strong build, brown hair. On the 20th . July last accused obtained the radio described below from Frank Wiseman, Ltd., radiodealers, 170 Queen Street, by paying a deposit of £7 and signing an agreement to pay the balance at the rate of £4 per month. In incurring the liability he obtained credit by fraudulently representing that his address was 27 Prospect Terrace, that he was employed by Checker Taxis, and that he was known to Gilbert Cornwall, Tivoli Theatre : A dark walnut all-wave English upright model H.M.V. radio, 24 in. by 20 in. by 14 in., No. 653, serial No. 019863, value £35 10s. Identifiable. No warrant.

Auckland. — ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, E. M. Ellis, 37 Sandringham Road, Kingsland, George Henry Ellis, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 470, and Photographs, 1937, page 60. Arrears to 16th August last, £B4 15s.

Auckland. — escaping from Avondale Mental Hospital on the 31st August last, Charles Henry James Ridgway, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., strong build, auburn hair, grey eyes ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and leather overcoat, and wears glasses. and wears glasses. tSfl/nl,

Auckland. 2nd or 3rd September last, for theft from Walter Henry Overton, licensee, Clarendon Hotel, of a letter containing a cheque for £45 4s. 6d., drawn on the National Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, in favour of Clarendon Hotel, signed G. S. Clark (cheque recovered). George Thomas * Nelson, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 9£ in., salesman, native's of New Zealand, thin build, pale complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, large nose, mole on chest and below right temple ; usually well dressed in a greenish suit and dark horn-rimmed glasses (sec Police Gazette, 1933, page 712, and Photographs, 1925, page 27.) The cheque was stolen from the office of the Clarendon Hotel, and was uttered to Winstone’s Ltd. in payment for a ton of coal by a man whose description accords with that of Nelson quoted above, and the latter is to be interviewed regarding the offence. The offender who ordered the coal to bo delivered to the Clarendon Hotel received £37 6s. 6d. in cash from Winstone’s Ltd. No warrant.

Whitianga. —29th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Thames Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 4s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, James McKiwon, age about forty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, one eyelid droops, bowed legs ; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit (no hat.)

Whitianga. 29th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Thames Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 4s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Patrick Patterson, age about twenty-one, height ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, erect gait; usually dressed in a grey tweed suit; good appearance.

Taumarunui. —4th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a blue fibrecane suit-case and contents (described below), the property of Romola Murray, Rangaroa, Joyce Hilary Day, age seventeen, height 5 ft. 6 in., domestic, native of New Zealand, plump build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes; may be wearing a white dress with red and blue striped sleeves, navy-blue overcoat or red tartan waterproof overcoat ; well spoken: A navy-blue dress with mauve and green petticoat; a green taffeta evening dress trimmed with mauve and green, puffed short sleeves, with green silk petticoat ; a blue swagger overcoat trimmed with grey lamb’s wool, may have “ Smith and Caughey, Ltd., Auckland ” on it; and a pink and mauve fine plaited straw purse, containing ~a £1 note ; total value, £9 10s. Identifiable except money.. Accused was employed by complainant, but was dismissed' on the 4th ultimo. She may be identical with Sally EVlardell, alias Joyce Thelma Day, referred to in “ Property Stolen ” thisissuo - 'ditfcMtfrfift

Wairoa. —2sth July last, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for four days in default of paying £3 14s. 6d. fine and costs for having control of liquor at a dance-hall, Arthur Wildermoth, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. -r / m /toMCkaZJII W

Lower Hutt. — September last, on warrant for false pretences, G. Williams (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 10 in., native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion; dressed in a brown suit, dark-grey overcoat, grey felt hat, brown shoes. Accused obtained £5 11s. 9d. cash and a pair of working boots (size 9), value £1 Bs. 3d., from Alfred Frederick Coker, manager, Hannah’s Shoe Store, High Street, by'means of a valueless cheque for £7, drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Lower Hutt. He may be identical with a man who gave the name J. Williams when tendering a valueless cheque for £29 3s. 4d., signed “ H. Broe,” to Hector Charles Bramley, Wellington, on the Bth August last. / / . . / . / . / / Z—/ n

Wellington. —2sth instant, that she may be located with a view to obtaining her approval to the adoption of her son, Ronald King, who is in the care of the Education Department, Nancy Rita King, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 403, and Photographs, 1938, page 35. Inquiry is at the instance of the Child Welfare Branch, Education Department.

Wellington. —l9th ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Nellie May Plaice, 71 Ellice Street, Albert Robert Plaice, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 97, and Photographs, page 37. He is usually dressed in a navy-blue suit with white stripes, grey hat, and black tweed overcoat which is heavily padded at shoulders, has a small slightly upturned nose with scar on bridge, and he is well spoken. A prohibition order was issued against him at Wellington on the 10th July last.

Nelson. —3oth ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child of whom Melva Isobella Guilder is the mother, Mervyn Joseph Dae, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 851, and Photographs, 1935, page 30. He is to be brought before the Court nearest to place of arrest. Arrears to 25th ultimo, £4, The child is in the care of the Education Department. b t%]l4-)

Fairlie. — 2nd September last, that a notice of fines and costs for £l3 3s. may be served on him for unlawfully converting a motor-car to his own use, and driving a motorvehicle without a license, Cedric Kingston Walsh, age about twenty-seven, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and tractordriver, native of Canada, medium build, dark complexion and hair, dark-brown eyes, may have small moustache; well dressed; fond of drink.

Dunedin. —l4th August last, for false pretences, J. C. Tilley (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair ; well dressed in a dark suit, black shoes, grey spats, and bowler hat. Accused obtained £6 in money and goods, value, £l, from A. and T. Inglis, drapers, George Street, by means of a valueless cheque for £7, drawn on the National Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, in favour of “ Cash,” and signed “J. C. Tilley. No warrant.

Breaches of Social Security Act.

The following persons are to be interviewed regarding non-payment of : Auckland.— (l) 'flffi^Harn^Veni^e AitKeri. 'rc’ferred to in \ Police Gazette, .page 196, and Photographs, 1917, | page 5. His couponvbqok is No. 4/553189. (2) Stanley | White, softnifl/ii. Hitf is No. 4^/098087. | fU) fcdwarffJames LonghursT)labourcr. He may be identical | '’with a "man ot {'lie sfUflli Illume referred to in Police Gazette, ;! .1937, page 669. His is No. 4/291193. /Auckland. (l)VWarren Retired Trent, age about twenty, ii

labourer. , His coupon- book fVXiNo. Y. 8480. (2) John L. Michael McCarthy, wharf laboured His coupon-book is ( No. 4/597856. (3) James MillerPk bourcr. His coupon- | book is No. 4/598361. (4) John King Storrie, sharebroker. II His coupon-book is No. 4/596237.

Auckland. (l) Michael John Tracy, afce about twenty- ! one, labourer. His coupon-book is No. Y. (2) Thomas I James Rogen, age twenty-one, labourer. Hjg coupon-book ) is No. Y. 16594. (3) John Wilson, age about tWnty, labourer. ; His coupon-book is No. Y. 17532. (4) Edmuno Louis Puget, age about twenty-five, labourer. His coupraj-book is jj No. 4/305770. \

Hamilton Sidney Culver, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 7 in., labounjh native of New Zealand, medium build, j dark complexion ml hair, one eye artificial, thin features ; j may be wearing daNyfcrousers, grey jersey, and white tennis ij shoes; slouching coupon-book is No. 4/313558. jj (2) James Williams, His coupon-book is No. 4/8971. | (3) David Samuel Clark, alias “ The Rabbit.” age eighteen, jj height/6 It., butcher, hotel s jsAster and labourer, native of New/Zealand, brown hair, eyes, thin features, pro- | minent ears, scar on right kncc,(3igeon-toed. His coupon- ! j bo/k is No. Y. 22834., x

A, | Rotorua. — William Fisher. His coupon-book is No. S 4/553081. -A I

Christchurch. — Leslie Joseph Harris, referfmjo in Police I Gazette, 1938, page 515, and Photographs, pagh 58. His/ coupon-book is No. 4/126384. J d**/ 29/ 1 *