PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXVII, Issue 22, 3 June 1942, Page 463

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei.23rd January last, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, Willie Leslie Boyd, age about twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., farm labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, impediment in speech, slovenly gait. -r* )m<* *

Auckland.— l6th April last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £49 3s. balance of fine and costs for charging an excessive price for catarrh ointment, Kwong Simpson, height 5 ft. 3 in., herbalist, native of China, slight build, grey hair, dark eyes; t usually wears a double-breasted grey suit; thin features.

Thames. — 19th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Thames Prison for five days in default of paying £3 ss. balance of fine and costs for failing to enrol in the Reserve, Peter Gough, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 71.

Paeroa. — l3th ultimo, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, John Butler, age forty-four, height 5 ft. 1\ in., farm hand and labourer, native of Eire, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes.'

Te Awamutit. —27th April last, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Ivy May Johnstone, and four children, Ngaroma, James John Johnstone, referred to in Police Gazette, 1941, page 656. Arrears to 10th December last, £SBB 2s. 6d. . =£- x • s '*<£> 4 . U-4

Waipiro Bay. — 4th ultimo, for false pretences, C. W. Henderson, alias Williams, age about forty-five, height about 5 ft. 9 in., native of New Zealand, good build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, dark eyes ; well dressed in a navy-blue suit with pin stripes, grey overcoat, and hat; talkative ; fond of drink ; good appearance. He obtained £9 ss. 6d. in money from Joseph Moody, licensee, Te Puia Hotel, by means of a valueless cheque for £lO, No. A. 661606, drawn on the Bank of Australasia, Timaru, and signed “ C. W. Henderson,” which he tendered in payment of 14s. for his accommodation. On the 2nd ultimo he stayed at .the Tolaga Bay Hotel, but left next day without paying for his accommodation. He may be identical with Charles William Grimmond Home, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 445. No warranty /OG

Hawera.9th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, E. Collins ; wearing a grey overcoat, blue suit, and felt hat. He may be identical with Thomas James Hunter, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 426, and Photographs, 1928, page 41. He obtained £lO cash from Herbert Leslie Laurent, barman, Central Hotel, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount drawn on the National Bank of New Zealand, Hawera, in favour of E. Collins, and signed “ J. Grogan.” The cheque-form had been stolen from the cheque-book of Mrs. Milne, London Dry Cleaning Co. The offender represents that he is travelling for the sale of motor- and drums of bmai,ie ' U <?/7/vz

Napier. About 25th March last, on warrant for failing to notify his change of address (National Service Emergency Regulations), Norman Herbert Mason, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 174. -Jet r.Ui

Palmerston North.—27th April last, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, Harold Bernard Irwin, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1938, page 335, and Photographs, page 27.) 0t-

Wellington. Jack Anderson, inquired for (see Police Gazette, 1941, page 774), is identical with James Henderson referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 194,

Wellington. l6th March last, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, Thomas Buchanan Hayman, height 5 ft. 11 in,, baker and seaman, native of Australia. '

Christchurch. l7th February last/ on' warrant for false pretences, W. Pooley (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, strong build, dark hair. He obtained a sports coat ; two pairs of lightgrey trousers ; two pairs of socks ; two shirts ; a tie ; and a pair of stockings, value £7 10s. 4d., from Hay’s Ltd., drapers, Gloucester Street, by falsely representing that he was W. Poo ley of 95 Hastings Street, and was employed by Sunderland’s Bakery. Offender may be identical with Edward Joseph Foley, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 43, and Photographs, 1937, page 67, who shared a room with William James Pooley at the Britannia Private Hotel, but he disappeared from the hotel on above date, and the following day was seen wearing clothing similar to that described, that described. l/7/^Aj-

Dunedin.— 2nd December last, on warrant for entering into New Zealand without a permit, Wong Wai Fai, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 49. On the above date he deserted from the ship “ Kenilworth.” £lO reward for information leading to his arrest has been guaranteed by H. L. Tapley and Co., Ltd., shipping agents.