PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXVI, Issue 2, 15 January 1941, Page 31

PERSONS WANTED.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). —Ist ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the ship “ Kaipara”— Walter Caldwell, age twenty, height 5 ft. 4 in., fireman, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair. azg# Z ?/,/& rtststzo ied'2jb/3/y/.

Auckland. —loth ultimo, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), George Francis Harper, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, pages 717 and 980, and Photographs, 1936, page 24. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer. The original charge was theft of an overcoat, value £1 10s. sWvxJtO&dy & 6/"/*//.

Auckland. —loth ultimo, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), John Graham, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 694, and Photographs, page 87. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer. The original charges were theft of three typewriters, value £9 95., £l3, and £l3 respectively.

Auckland. 2Bth November last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £2O 12s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his three children, William Dempsey, age forty-one, height 6 ft. 4 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, curly black hair, blue eyes, broad nose. He may be released on payment of £lO./ (See Police Gazette, 1940, page 262.) /L^f

Auckland. —That he may be located and interviewed, James Nolan, alias Edward Styles, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build fresh complexion, hair turning grey, grey eyes, scar on left leg, four dots on left forearm; slovenly appearance.. (See ''y Police Gazette, 1930, page 435, and Photographs, 1922, / page 92.) On the sth August last a Man (name unknown), tried to sell to the Farmers’ Trading Co. a quantity of scrap gold including the case of a ladies’ gold wristlet watch (value £2O, the property of Elizabeth Powell, 21 Judges Bay Road, Parnell), which had been stolen on the 22nd July last, and also the case of a ladies’ gold wristlet watch, the property of William Arthur Barnes, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 627. The gold was retained by the company mentioned for valuing purposes, but the man did not call back again. An envelope containing the scrap gold bore the name and address “ J. Nolan, 155 Nelson Street, City,” and it has been ascertained that James Nolan, alias Edward Styles, left that address on the 6th August last. No warrant,

Auckland. — November last, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Emily Mary Burns, 26 Seaside Avenue, Avondale, Richard Burns, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. 9 in., miner, native of Australia, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, straight nose ; usually dressed in light trousers and blue coat. / /

Auckland. — 25th October last, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Rita Elfrida Merriman Hill, 155 Nelson Street, Raymond Edward Hill, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, long straight nose, one little-finger amputated; frequents hotels. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 400.)

Auckland. —15th November last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for four months in default of paying £287 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and two children, Peter Paul McGee, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 7£ in., ship’s fireman, native of England, fresh complexion, grey hair and eyes. He may be released on payment of £23 7s. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1938, page 460.) j

Auckland. —6th ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Elizabeth Madeline Lynam, 40 Church Street, Onehunga, Michael Francis Lynam, ago fifty-four, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, ruddy complexion, dark hair going bald, blue eyes, long nose, no teeth, Hell tattooed on one wrist usually dressed in a navy-blue suifrand soft hat.

Auckland. —22nd November last, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Catherine Gretta Yee, 34 Jervois Road, Ponsonby, Dunn Yee, age thirty-six, height about 6 ft., market gardener, native of China, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, dark-brown eyes, one eye slightly larger than the other. / ,

Auckland. —On or about the 9th September last, for theft of a spray-gun (recovered), value £9, the property of the Farmers’ Trading Co., Hobson Street, James Radcliffe (name probably fictitious), age about twenty, height 5 ft. 8 in., mechanic, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion and hair. The spray-gun was stolen from a show cubicle and sold to a second-hand dealer by the man described above. No warrant.

Auckland. Bth November last, that he may be located and the National Service Department notified of his whereabouts, Frederick Douglas Haig, age twenty-five, carpenter’s labourer, native of New Zealand. He was drawn in the Territorial Ballot in November last, and a registered letter forwarded to his last-known address, 208 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, has been returned. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 630, and Photographs page 79.)

Auckland. — l7th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Arthur Thomas Morrison Grove, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 74 in., labourer and accountant, native of England, fresh complexion, brown hair going bald, blue eyes, large nose, scar on right side of abdomen, two scars on right thigh ; good personality; stays at good hotels. Arrears to 13th ultimo, £323 6s. (See Police Gazette, 1938, page 719, and Photographs, 1932, page 32.)

Auckland. —l9th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife and child, William Clarke, age fifty-eight, height 6 ft., salesman, native of England, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, large nose. Arrears to 14th October last, £63. (See Police Gazette, 1936, page 702.)

Auckland. — October last, that a summons may be served on him for a breach of the Government Railways by-laws, David Harr or Hari, labourer, native of India. as/'A'/

Auckland. — lsth November last, that she may be located and served with a notice of recall to Point Halswell Borstal Institution, Jean Kathleen Allen, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 352. No action is desired after the 7th April, 1941 W CuoCarU; Zo/y /W-

Papakura. — September last, on warrant for theft of £5, the property of Dennis Darcy Smithson, Green Bay, Donald Claude McPherson, age twenty- height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, stutters; usually dressed in a navyblue suit, or grey flannel trousers and blue blazer. Accused and complainant occupied the same room in the home of Thomas Richards, farmer, Clevedon, by whom they were employed, and accused stole the money from Smithson’s coat in the room. . / //. ,

Pukekohe.— l3th November last, on two warrants of commitment to Wellington Prison for three days and two days in default of pAfang £iy/nes stud jwjsfcwfor operating a heavy motor- vehicltJwipy&rtu. heavy frame license, and for having no driver’s" license, William Gower, age thirty-nine, height 6 ft., motor mechanic, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair sallow complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 766.)

Te Aroha. lßth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Thames Prison for two days in default of paying £1 3s. 6d. restitution and costs for obtaining credit by fraud, David Darling, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 842. He is usually dressed in a brown tweed suit and grey felt hat; is slightly round shouldered, has a quiet manner, and is fond “ & f«ucV izjskl.

Frankton Junction. About 9th ultimo, on warrant for obtaining credit by fraud, Syd. Allen, age forty-seven, height 5 ft. 8f in., journalist, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair going bald, brown eyes ; usually neatly dressed in a dark suit and soft felt hat; swaggering gait, and usually carries a rolled-up newspaper; frequents hotels. Accused incurred a debt of £3 10s. for board and lodging with Charles Rafferty, boardinghousekeeper, by falsely representing that he was employed at Innes’ Brewery, Hamilton. The photograph of William Elsted Sigglecoe, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 727, and Photographs, 1933, page 23, has been identified as that of accused.

Opotiki. —l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Opotiki Prison for twenty-four hour's in default of paying £1 fine for drunkenness, John Bell, alias James Bell, age thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of England, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, scar on right leg below knee; well dressed in a grey suit; slouching gait. (See following paragraph.) .

Opotiki. —22nd November last, on two warrants of commitment to Opotiki Prison for six days and four days in default of paying £6 2s. fines and costs for unlawfully supplying liquor to a female Maori, and taking liquor into a Maori Kainga, James Bell, alias John Bell, referred to in preceding * rap "' afeM

Te Awamutu.— 22nd ultimo, for escaping from Waikeria Borstal Institution, Donald James Thomson, alias Jones, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 650, and Photographs, 1936, page. 32. jt/f %U f /evvwikd/ iqjz/ifl- ——4 l

Rotorua. —On or about the Bth August last, on warrant for theft of a Rudge Whitworth bicycle, value £5, the property of Edward William Butler, cycle-dealer, Tutanekai Street, Douglas Alexander Kerr, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 679, and Photographs, 1937, page 8. Up///L-// zUz/v*.

Napier. —2nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for four days in default of paying £2 fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Walter James McDonald, alias James McDonald, age fifty, height 5 ft. 6£ in., boilermaker, native of Scotland, strong build, fresh complexion, grey hair going bald, brown eyes, small nose, scar on right groin. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 815, and Photographs, 1930, page 6.) ALnAt&fcd/ 3/y-L

Hastings. — l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 fine and costs for driving a motor-car in a dangerous manner, Eric Davis, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., hotel porter, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, fair straight hair, blue eyes. He was in possession of a creamcoloured three-seater Buick motor-car with khaki hood, registration No. 138,627. registration No. M /lf ,

Feilding. —3oth November last, on warrant for theft of £8 in money, the property of Bessie Nesbit, confectioner, Kimbolton Road, Harry Gale, age about forty-three, height about 5 ft. 6 in., rigger, native of Canada, strong build, tanned complexion, dark hair, blue eyes; dressed in a dark blue suit with light stripes, white scarf, and black shoes (no hat). Complainant, who was informed by accused that he had a “ sure thing ” for the Feilding races, gave him £5 to invest on the horse. In the evening he called at her shop and told her the horse had won and paid £lO 12s. He then induced her to give him a further £3 so as to make the sum that he owed her “ even money.” The photograph of Henrv Thomas Carstairs. referred to ill Police Gazette, 1940, page 989,“am1 Photographs, page 86, has been identified as that of accused. f/n ft J f 'Q/trut^C^CC/ xju y/ e / HL

Waipukurau. —l4th November last, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for three months in default of paying £79 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Majorie Hawea, and two children, Nuhalca, Claude Hawea, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 10 in., shearer, Maori, good build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes. He may be released on payment of £SB.

Palmerston North. —19th September last, for false pretences, Miss Crawshaw, age about forty, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build, sallow complexion, dark hair turning grey ; dressed in blue skirt, striped costume jacket of clover colour, and woollen sweater with high neck. Accused obtained the articles described below from Messrs. James and Grace, Gown Specialists, 32 George Street, by falsely representing that she lived at Marton and that she was in a position to forward a cheque in payment on the 23rd September : A wool georgette suit of dark clover shade ; a scarf of various shades about 1 ft. wide and 3 ft. 6 in. long ; and a putty- coloured satin blouse with embroidered neck; total value, £ll Is. Suit and blouse identifiable. On the 16th September last a woman who gave the name Miss Crawshaw, obtained the following articles from Miss Sandman’s Frock Shop in Coleman Piace by falsely representing that she lived at Bulls and would forward a cheque on the 18th September: A ladies’ wine-coloured hat with small double peaks, no brim at back; a ladies’ blue soft sports hat with angora fleck, turned up at back; and a scarf of various colours with red and blue predominating, 3 ft. 4| in. long and 12 in. wide; total value, £3 13s. lid.. Identifiable No warrant.

Foxton. —9th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for ten days on each in default of paying £7 15s. fines and costs for negligently driving a motor-car and casting offensive matter, Eric Neville Hill, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 923, and Photographs, 1930, pase 79 ‘ p * Be79 ' Zl/Z/*//

Masterton. l3th ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Rachael Ethel Martin, and five children, 20 Miriam Street, Royce Henry Martin, age thirtyfive, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, hazel eyes, prominent nose, natural teeth, Maude on left forearm, bird carrying letter on right forearm; slightly stooped ; asthmatical; bites his finger-nails ; nervous disposition ; fond of drink. He has returned from overseas, and has been discharged from the Army. (See Police Gazette, IM °' page 605.> %9,/Juf-t

Wellington. —22nd October last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £2O arrears on a maintenance order for the. support of his wife, Nellie Louisa Hedlund, Karl Gustav Robert Hedlund, re ir^Ad ice page 151.

Wellington. — l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for obscene language, David McCully, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 940. . .

Wellington. —6th instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £37 12s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his child, June Rita Dane, George Wells, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 416, and Photographs, page 76. He may be released on payment of £lB 7s. 6d. 'ixUpd S///M

Blenheim. —24th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months in default of paying £l6l 2s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Kathleen Gertrude Kennedy, Hospital Road, Francis Thomas Kennedy, age fifty-six, height 5 ft. 5 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes, scar on back of head and on right leg. He may bo released on payment of £lO. (See Police Gazette, 1940, page 368, and Photographs, 1932, page 25 > /vA/v/

Kaiapoi. — l2th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for four days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for being in possession of liquor in the vicinity of a dance-hall, James Herbert Knipe, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 8 in., mechanic, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, large teeth. He is in possession of a motor-car with registration No. 27,313.

Christchurch. — 19th November last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for six days in default of paying £3 fine and costs for aiding in supplying misleading information in breach of the Rental Vehicle Regulations 1939, William Sutherland Campbell, age forty-five,, height 5 ft. 8 in., cook, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, brown eyes.

Christchurch. — Harold Edgar Carter, breach of probation (see Police Gazette, 1940, page 559): The words “He is also to be interviewed regarding breaches of the Motorvehicles Act at Te Awamutu ” are incorrect, and are to be deleted from the notice referred to in all copies of the Police Gazette.

Wellington. —7th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences Arthur McKeever, referred to in following paragraph. Accused obtained £ls 2s. in money from Thomas Arthur Candy, licensee, Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, by means of a valueless order for £l7 10s., No. E. 15555, drawn on the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Ashburton, in favour of J. Smith, and signed “ W. Teahan,” which he tendered in payment of £2 Bs. for Xffir ****«***/*■■

Christchurch. —30th November last, on warrant for false pretences, Arthur McKeever, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 968, and Photographs, 1922, page 104. Accused who booked accommodation at Shades Hotel in the name “W. Teahan,” obtained £l7 in money from the licensee, Edward Alfred Gillman, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount drawn on the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association of Canterbury, Ashburton, signed “ W. Teahan.” There are other charges pending. He was dressed in a brown suit and is said to stutter slightly. (See preceding paragraph.) „ , Tiff '«**&**?•/*■ Christchurch. —22nd November last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for two months in default of paying £24 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Ethel May Laird, Waiter Gilbert Vautier Laird, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 750. He may be released on payment of £lO. , _ / / ,

Christchurch. — September last, for false pretences, Ed. K. Rainger, age about twenty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., traveller, medium build, fair hair; well dressed in a speckled grey tweed suit. While in the Excelsior Hotel accused obtained £2 from Arnold Edward Austin, labourer, by falsely representing that he had a job for him but that he (Rainger) required £lO as a “ bond of fidelity.” • When the £2 was handed to Rainger he made a pretence of posting it to the Bank of New South Wales, Christchurch, to be placed there as a deposit. No warrant. * shh 1 '

Christchurch. —2nd ultimo, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Charles James Snow, re- \ \ ferred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 845, and Photographs, 1937, page 51. He has failed to make restitution, and his arrest is desired.

Christchurch.— 2nd ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for one month on each in default of paying £64 6s. arrears on maintenance orders for the support of his two children, Alexander Francis Robinson, alias McLean, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 225, and Photographs, 1915, page 13. He is said to have assumed the name Jackson, /&/'/*/£

Christchurch. For escaping from Sunnyside Mental Hospital on the 9th ultimo, Lawrence Irvine Welch, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 6 in., native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, full round face; wearing dark-grey tweed trousers and coat marked “ C.”

Christchurch. —4th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £l2O 19s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Maud Elana Barrs, Charles Noel Barrs, referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 402. He may be released on payment ° !C3o drvuo&A.' 2/ 7-fU!

Christchurch. —21st November last, on warrant to apprehend so that she may be brought up for sentence on a-charge (referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 36) of being an idle and disorderly person, Emma May Clack, age forty-five, height 5 ft., domestic, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, black hair, blue eyes, scar on left wist, burn-scar on right leg. On the 2nd November last she was served with a summons to appear for sentence at the S.M. Court, Christchurch, on the 21st of that month, but she disobeyed the summons.

Timaru. —sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Timaru Prison for four days in default of paying £3 fine and costs for casting offensive matter in a public place, Henry Cox, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 864. £)j Lfl

j Dunedin. —17th ultimo, for a breach of their probation l (Offenders Probation Act, 1920)Luke John Lonergan. i / referred to in Police Gazette, 1940, page 831. He has faiteuto If • make restitution, and has also failed to report to a Probation Officer. (2) Ronald Clarence McFarlane, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, /page 204, and Photographs, page 35. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer, and his arrest is desired.

Dunedin. —2nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for one month in default of paying £72 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Bridie Henderson, John Hugh Alfred Henderson, age fortytwo, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and truck-driver, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, scar on back of left hand and on right knee; usually dressed in a grey suit. He may be released on payment of £lO. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 599.) CLHs&ofajt sy fij f

Invercargill. —lsth November last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of complying with a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Albert Edward Dawson, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, lightbrown hair, blue eyes. /See Police Gazette, 1940, page 24).

Breaches of Social Security Act. The following persons are to be interviewed regarding non-paymen(£sf their Social Security Contributions: — f Freeman’s — Samuel Nui, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 815.^

Auckland. —(l) Charles Les Hogan, baker and pastrycook His coupon-book is No. 4/598272. (2) Douglas Mortimer McLaren, referred to in 'P.oliee Gazette, 1937, page 789. His coupon-book is No. l/28£g^8.

Te Karaka. — Brian Charles Friend, age about nineteen, height about 5 ft. 8 in., cowboy, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes. His coupon-book is No. Y. 32929. 'o^>

Wair dfe-Cte veland Charles McKeown, age twenty-five A height 5 ft. l^iS^Scarpenter, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, .blue eyes; usually; dressed in a blue suit; qiiiet. disposition ; soft slow speech ; good appearance erect gait:-*, His coupon-book is No. i 4/551481.

Ohakune.—Moana Hunia, age, twenty, Aakqnrer, Maori, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes.' <jTis rt couponbook is No. Y. 45562. Christchurch. — George Cuthbert Turnbull, referred torn Police Gazette, 1940, page 926, and Photographs, 1937, page 11. His coupon-book is No. 3/520962.