PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXVII, Issue 25, 24 June 1942, Page 525

PERSONS WANTED.

Auckland. —About 6th September, 1940, on, warrant for failing to enrol in the First Division of the General Reserve, Albert Locker, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, sword and woman’s head on right forearm, flag and “ Amy ” on one upper arm, butterfly and two hearts on left upper arm, “ Sailor’s Grave ” on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1937, page 343, and Photographs, 1935, page 39.) . . asi A*-*' SS ' t2/srfy& Nrjc

Auckland. —22nd January last, on warrant for failing to report to the Army for medical examination when notified so to do, Eric Lloyd Clarke, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 8| in., engineer’s assistant, good build, dark complexion and hair, blueeyos - • ' stovuaito//z/sfr*

Auckland. — Harold Davidson, alias Frank Miles, failing to report for military service (see Police Gazette, 1942, page 443) : It has now been ascertained that his correct name is Harold Davison. / ' !, f,

Auckland. —l6th April last, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, Eric McNeil, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 9£ in., rigger, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion, dark hair, brown eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1941, page 390.) UQ) M3SXHSB ACTIO'S TO "BE TAKEN.

Auckland. —15th ultimo, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Thomas Sheehan Shortcliffe, referred to in Police Gazette, 1941, page 344. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer.

Auckland. —13th December last, on warrant — for assaulting William Hunter, and (2) for mischief by wilfully damaging a door to the extent of 3s. 6d., the property of William Hunter, Claud Vincent Fisher, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 10 in., motor mechanic, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes; he may play in an orchestra at dances. He is identical with Claud Vincient Fisher, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 232. _ , , ,

Auckland. l9th March last, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, Lewis Williams, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 8| in., labourer, good build, fair complexion, dark hair, brown eyes. y/y£,

Auckland. —19th March last, on warrant for failing to report to the Army for medical examination, Sydney Phillip Shrimpton, seaman. He was a member of the crew of the ship “ Awatea,” and is said to have signed off in Australia on the 18th February, 1941. HO TURTIIER ACTIOS TO BE _ TAKER. S > hi'l “

/V 0 CLcXXZ, Auckland. —2lst April last, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Norman ROSS, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair going bald, dark-grey eyes. Arrears to 27th March last, £37 ss. “ , / ,

n . /I/O &kojsfg<) . ’ Auckland. —Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £4O 11s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Merle Morgan, and child, 139 Park Road, Grafton, Ronald Jeffrey Morgan, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., electrician, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, hazel eyes, natural teeth, bird on one arm. He may be identical with Roland Jeffrey Morgan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1941, page 722.

Paeroa. —4th instant, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, John Tyson, age twenty-three, height 5 ft.’ 3| in., farm worker, native of New Zealand, good build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes.

Paeroa.— 3rd instant, on warrant for failing to report to the Army for medical examination when notified so to do, Peter Gough, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942. page 463.

Hamilton. 22nd April last, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed 'forces when notified so to do, Raymond Henderson, age thirty-five,‘height 5 ft. 10 in., miner, dark complexion and hair, thin features. <?■ 7■ 7-7.

Rotorua. — ultimo, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, Martin James Hogan, alias John Wilson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1941, page 852.

New Plymouth. —4th ultimo, for false pretences, A. Marshal, ago about fifty, height about 5 ft. 7| in., probably native of New Zealand, thin build, sallow complexion, clean shaven; wearing a fawn overcoat. He obtained £3 10s. in money from Joseph -^photographer, s Devon Street, by means of a valueless cheCftre for £5, No. 69144, drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Nelson, in favour of E. Bruce, and signed “ A. Marshal,” which he tendered in payment of twelve reproductions of a photograph of a naval trainee on H.M.N.Z.S. “ Philomel,” which he requested were to be forwarded to a fictitious address in Waitara. He is probably identical with William George Thomas, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 508, and Photographs, 1933, page 58, and following paragraph. No warrant

Stratford. — 20th ultimo, for false pretences, A. Marsha!, age about fifty, height about 5 ft. 1\ ins., fresh complexion, medium build, dressed in a navy-blue suit, white silk scarf with fringe, and felt hat; had the appearance of a farmer. He obtained £4 14s. in money from Ellen Elizabeth Aitken, assistant in the shop of George Alfred Garter, baker, Broadway, by means of a valueless cheque for £5, No. 80149, drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Nelson, in favour of E. Bruce and signed “A. Marshal,” which he tendered in payment of cake, value ss. 6d., which he stated he would call for later. The photograph of William George Thomas, referred to in preceding paragraph, has been identified as that of offender. No warrant. mi/ zqj 7 jcm&tfed/ 9/9fax.

Palmerston North. 27th ultimo, on warrant for failing to report for service with the armed forces when notified so to do, Alexander Leishman, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 10| in., grocer’s assistant-and labourer, native of Scotland, slight build, fair complexion and hair; usually wears sports clothes ; fond of drink. Ho may be accompanied by a married woman, Ivy Arthur, age twenty-four, who manufactures and sells artificial flowers. They have a female child, age three. ■ / , sGOViCfhQ <

Wellington. —l3th ultimo, on two «?arrants of commitment to Wellington Prison for six months on each in default of paying £396 15s. arrears on maintenance orders for the support of his wife, Edna Thompson Hammersley, and three children, Sidney Bernard Hammersley, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 204, and Photographs, 1939, page 9.

Wellington. — l7th ultimo, for false pretences, G. W. Graham (name probably fictitious), age about forty, height about 5 ft. 9 in., native of New Zealand, medium build, .-jj/Whrk complexion and hair; neatly dressed in a dark suit. 1/ He obtained £2O cash from Robert McMullian, licensee, fr Regent Hotel, Manners Street, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount, drawn on the Bank of Australasia, Tlmaru, in favour of 11 cash,” signed “C. W. Graham,” \ar and dated 18/5/42. He stayed at the hotel on the night of the 16th-17th ultimo, and he informed complainant that he was a publican, and that his hotel was “ just out of Timaru.” Offender may be identical with Charles William Grimmond Home, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 507, and following paragraph. No warrant.

Greymoutii. —23rd April last, for false pretences, Chas. W. Home, age about thirty-nine, height about 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, dark complexion ; well dressed in a dark suit (no hat). He obtained £6 10s. cash from Alva Howell, clerk, Albion Hotel,'Mawhera Quay, by means of a valueless cheque for £lO, No. A. 661599, drawn on the Bank of Australasia, Timaru, in favour of “ cash ” and signed “ Chas. W. Home,” which he tendered in payment of his accommodation to the 28th April last, but he did not stay at the hotel. He also stated that he was a publican at Pukaki. Offender is believed to be identical with Charles William Grimmond Home, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 507, and preceding paragraph. • No warrant. /xsvtMfocl/ £/7/‘s2'

Nelson. For escaping from Ngawhatu Mental Hospital on the 23rd ultimo, Janet Isabel Wilson, age sixty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., native of New Zealand, stout build, ruddy complexion; wearing a blue floral dress, hand-knitted white silk jumper, and black stockings.

Dunedin. 22nd December last, on warrant for theft of a cheque for £IOO, the property of Thomas Pearson, farmer, Glenledi, near Milton— (1) Robert Emmetf BurrQwes, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 372, and Photographs, 1937, page 32. (2) Stanley Hammond, referred to in Police Gazette, 1942, page 372. He sometimes has a small moustache; speaks quickly; smart appearance. They induced complainant to invest £IOO in a syndicate which they purported was being formed for promoting a company to refine used motor oil. The cheque was paid into Hammond’s account in the Union Bank of Australia, Dunedin, on the 24th December last. The offenders are now in Australia An information has also been laid in respect of a similar offence on complainant on the 6th January last. - f ? v-*-. ( 3.) i * Invercargill. —l3th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Invercargill Prison for twenty-one days in default of paying £22 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Walter Bailey Reid, age about fifty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., rigger, fitter, and ex-navalman, native of Scotland, strong build, ruddy complexion, mouse-coloured hair going bald, blue eyes, deep lines in face, fond of drink. His photograph is filed. He may be identical with Walter Baillie Reid, referred to in Police Gazette, 1931, page 229. yf'VCLu;' 7/«£■

Breaches of Social Security Act. The following persons are to be interviewed. regarding non-payment of their Social Security Contributions : Freeman’s Bay.— Cecil Cooper Craik, age forty-eight, labourer and bushman. His coupon-book is No. 4/545385. Ho is not registered in the General Reserve.

Auckland. John Edward Dare, age sjxty, lgi^t T £ miner, slight build, dark ; usually dressed in a navy-bhm Tl »ui*’'an(A ( grfv hat. His coupon-book is No.p 2 /m/m 3 ..

Newmarket. — Gordon Leslie Upson, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 5J in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion, ginger hair, blue, eyes ; usually dressed in a navy-blumsuit. His coupon-book is No. 5/118495. u ' ' ' ___ /s'y * ' _ rnK Wellington. — David Thomas Rowaim'eferred to in Police Gazette, 1941, page 936, and. Pantographs, 1939, page 64. His coupon-book is NW'|/9661. He is not registered in the General Re&ear^. NO m& f^