PROPERTY STOLEN

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXIX, Issue 8, 1 March 1944, Page 162

PROPERTY STOLEN

Auckland. Between the Ist November last and 23rd January, from the shop of IVY ROPE, 1224 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, a gold engagement ring, set with three diamonds (one imitation) in claw setting, about in. wide, value, £3O; an ivory bracelet, comprised of 1 in. squares, Egyptian characters carved in it, each of seven sections jointed with four ivory chains, pin-fastener ; and a gold round brooch of three-leaf design, each set with a pearl in centre, about £- in. in diameter, one pearl missing ; total value, £39 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland.— December last, from the dwelling of ELIZABETH MARY BOADLE, 3 Randolph street, Newton, a gentlemen’s gold fully jewelled pocket watch in gunmetal case, black numerals, gold hands, value £2O ; and £59 in money, made up of a £lO note, £5 and £1 notes. Watch identifiable. The offence may have been committed by William George Ashton, age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., thin build, sallow complexion, wavy fair hair, blue eyes, one upper tooth broken, scar across top of left hand; well-dressed in a navy-blue suit with* stripes ; well spoken. He visited complainant at her home on several occasions, and on the day the offence was committed, she arranged to meet him in Pitt Street, but he failed to keep the appointment. - /#/ / ..

Auckland. 23rd December last, from the dwelling of ISAAC WOOTTON, 26 Franklin Road, Ponsonby, a suitcoat and trousers (recovered) ; a nickel-plated electric hairdryer similar to that used by hairdressers, three-way switch, 6 ft. flex with bakelite plug attached; a cream-coloured tussore-silk nightdress with short sleeves, lace around neck ; a gentlemen’s pink woollen heavyweight singlet with short sleeves ; a faded-blue shirt with thin stripes, 15 in. neck ; a pair of horn-rimmed spectacles, one side longer than the other, in blue case; a pair of nickel small scissors; a driver’s license in complainant’s name, No. 12093, issued by Auckland City Council for current year; a Wright Stephenson’s sheepdirectory notebook and a pair of blue braces; total value, £3O Is. Mostly identifiable. The offence may have been committed by Herbert Heka, referred to in Police Gazette, 1944, page 64, and Photographs, 1939, page 42. The suit-coat and trousers were recovered in his possession when he stated that he purchased them from a second-hand dealer, but he disappeared before his statement could be verified. It is desired that he be interviewed regarding this and other offenccs '

Auckland. —lßth January last, from a cabin on the ship “ Port Huon ” at the Queen’s Wharf, the property of Lieutenant ARTHUR JOHN GILLON, R.N.Z.N., Duke s Road, Mosgiel, a gentlemen’s chromium-plated oval Swiss wristlet watch, Arabic numerals, “ A.J.G.” on back, silver wristband ; a black tie; a pair of military hairbrushes with ebony backs; a set of cotton pyjamas with pink and white stripes, “ A.J.G.” on collar and on tag on trousers; and a naval uniform cap with white top and badge of gold-coloured crown, anchor, and laurel-leaves, “ A.J.G.” on inside ; total value, £l4 13s. 6d. Identifiable except tie.

Auckland. —2lst or 22nd January last, from the dwelling of WILLIAM VAUSE, 16 Leslie Avenue, Sandringham, a six-valve all-wave mantel model Seven Seas Challenger radio, about 30 in. by 12 in. by 12 in., serial No. 391464 ; value, £3O. Identifiable.

Auckland. —24th or 25th January last, from the controlroom at Ardmore Aerodrome, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Air Department) a pair of Karl Zeiss binoculars covered with black leatherette, 6 x 24 magnification,, serial, number probably G/3556, “ Sportur ” on them, brown leather strap attached ; value, £3O. Identifiable.

Ellerslie. —During December last, from the dwelling of LORRAINE HAZEL CROFT, 36 Ballin Street, a white-gold engagement ring, set with three diamonds in claw setting, centre diamond- slightly larger than others; value, £25. Identifiable.

Papakura. — llth January last, from the dwelling of ALBERT TINKER, horse-trainer, Valley Road, Takanini, a gentlemen’s silver open-face pocket stop-watch, “ Chronograph ”on it, No. 36984, From Sadie & Alf, to Bert engraved on inside case, Arabic numerals ; a gold chain with large links ; and a pendant, representation of a horse’s head with “ King Lu ” and a date engraved on it; total value, £75. Identifiable.

Hamilton. 3rd or 4th ultimo, from a shed on the farm of H. Grubb, Hangawera Road, Morrinsville, the property of RONALD GILBERT SMITH, a 1940 model 2f h.p. Velocette motor-cycle, painted black, engine No. M.A.E. 6376, registration-plate No. 5,595, 1943-44 license No. 11,605; value, £BO. Identifiable.

Wanganui. —On the sth or 6th December last, the Tawhero School, Totara Street, the property of the WANGANUI EDUCATION' BOARD, was broken into and the following stolen : A seven-valve wave Gulbranscn cabinet radio, about 24 in. by 18 in., serial No. 126023, 127425, or 157384, royalty No. 2249, 2534, or 2527 ; an H.M.V. portable gramophone with records ; a gentlemen’s Big Ben pocket watch ; a pocket-knife, fitted with one blade, tin and bottleopener ;■? a lock ; a combination lock ; and a chisel; total value, £2l 18s. 6d. Identifiable except locks and chisel; The offender or offenders also damaged a telephoneand cushions to the extent of £l.

Wanganui.— sth January last, from Castlecliff Beach, the property of BETTY GORDON, 38 Fenton Street, Stratford, a ladies’ navy-blue leather handbag, zip-fastener on top, about 12 in. by 6 in. ; a black small purse ; 25.; a StratfordWanganui return railways passenger ticket; a ladies’ silver wristlet watch, “ J.L. 25/12/29 ” engraved on back, leather strap; a ration-book; two ladies’ bathing-caps; two combs ; and packet of Craven A cigarettes; total value, £6 Is. lOd. Portion identifiable.

Wanganui. —Between the 29th and 31st January last, from a shed near State houses in the course of construction at Wanganui East, the property of KNUCKEY AND DICKSON, LTD., a model B electric De Soutter drill with pistol grip, serial No. 10845 ; value, £l4 4s. 9d. Identifiable.

Palmerston North. — On the 16th or 17th ultimo, the countinghouso of BORACURE LTD., 193 Rangitikei Street, was broken into and the following stolen : A cheque for £lO 10s., No. 162198, drawn oil the Baflk of Australasia, Palmerston North, in favour of R. D. Haselden, stamped “ Boracure, Ltd.,” and “ signed “J. Crowe ’’ and “P. W. Hoffiens,” and endorsed by the payee; nine £5 notes ; six £1 notes ; a manila envelope with “£3 13s. for Trojan tyre ” written on it; and a black tin cash-box with gold-coloured lines ; total value, £62. Cheque and envelope identifiable.

Wellington. —9th December last, from a room at 105 Vivian Street, the property of MOY CHING POI, a blue fibre suit-case, 36 in. by 24 in. ; a brown fibre suit-case, 24 in. by 18 in.; about seven shirts of various colours, some with collars attached and some have “ Moy ” on them ; about five woollen singlets with short sleeves, some pink and some white, “M” on them; about five white cotton singlets with short sleeves, “M ” on them ; about five pairs of Jockey cotton underpants, “M ” on them ; a green square silk scarf with white spots ; a blue square silk scarf with white spots ; a stream-lined Majestic electric iron, “ S.K.M.” scratched on top; an orange-coloured single bedspread; five pairs of grey cotton and wool socks; six white starched collars ; a pair of grey sports trousers with tunnel loops, may have “ Moy ”on pocket; two pairs of black trousers with pin stripes ; a black suit (two pairs of trousers) with pin stripes, “ Lock Bros., Nelson ”on tag; a green sports coat, purchased at Carterton; a double-breasted brown herringbone tweed overcoat, “ Lock Bros., Nelson ” on tag ; two double and two single sheets, “ M ” on them ; a black Kodak camera, takes 620 film, screw missing from lens, in brown case with “ Jimmy ”on it; a white Baby Ben alarm clock; and a two-cell torch, made in Hong Kong, “ J. Moy ” scratched on it; total value, £6l 13s. 6d. Identifiable.

Wellington. —On the 28th or 29th January last, the countinghouse of the AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS, at the rear of the Hotel Cecil Buildings, was broken into and the following stolen : A cheque for £6, No. 8.0. 6887, drawn on the Bank of New South Wales on account of American Red Cross, and signed “ Rose Blaha ” ; a cheque for £B, drawn on the Bank of New South Wales on account of American Red Cross, and signed “ Rose Blaha ” ; £B3 9s. Bd. in New Zealand and American money ; and two canvas bags, about 12 in. by 6 in., one has “ Bank of N.Z.” on it; total value, £97 9s. Bd. Cheques identifiable.

Wellington. lsth or 16th ultimo, from Featherston Street, the property of A. B. DAVIS AND SONS, LTD., Wellesley Road, Napier, a 1939 model de luxe saloon blue Humber 10 motor-car, chassis No. 1118358, engine No. 1120737, registration-plates No. 22-001; value, £370. -Identifiable.

Blenheim.— Between the 23rd August last and 7th September, from the Ground Training School, Woodboume, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Air Department), a -303 calibre Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle, No. 4, Mk. I, No. 7L4118, butt No. 137 ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Blenheim. —l9th December last, from a hut in the P.W.D. Camp, Delta, the property of SYDNEY JOHN MacAULAY, a gentlemen’s silver open-face Omega pocket watch, white dial, black Roman numerals ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Westport. 22nd or 23rd January last, from the yard at the rear of the Albion Hotel, the property of NORMAN PATRICK BARKLE, Rosstown, Reefton, a 1934 model O.H.V. Triumph motor-cycle, painted black, foot gear-change, registration-plate No. 16,405, 1943-44 license No. 5,273 ; value, £35. Identifiable.

Kaikoura. —l2th January last, from a hut at Black Miller, the property of ARCHIBALD PATRICK ADAIR, Hapuku, a -303 calibre Sparkbrook magazine rifle, No. 20657 over 06, barrel shortened; value, £5. Identifiable. A woman (now deceased) was seen leaving the hut where the rifle was kept, and was later seen carrying the rifle, but she did not have it in her possession when she left Picton for Wellington on 14th January last.

Burnham. — l9th January last, from the Weapon Training Store in the military camp, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Army Department), a -455 calibre six-chambered Wcbley revolver, No. 1, Mk. 6, butt No. 381 ; value, £4 12s. 6d. Identifiable. f&Csve-rtyT//; %/S fs/.

Christchurch. About Ist November last, from the workshop of JOB CHASTON, market-gardener, 13 St. Martin’s Road, Beckenham, a -22 calibre Winchester repeating rifle, No. 536271 ; value, £2 10s. Identifiable.

Timaru. 2oth December last, from clothing in a dressingshed at Caroline Bay, the property of NEIL JOSEPH NEVIN COOK, 264 n Otipua Road, a gentlemen’s stainless steel automatic winding Mido wristlet watch, No. 462518, luminous dial, Arabic numerals, “ F. J. Cook ” -on back; value, £2O. Identifiable.

—Between the 24th December last and 7th January, from the dwelling of IRENE MAY McINTYRE, 9 Kirkcaldy Street, a black Welta 120 folding camera, probably f. 6-3 lens in rough leather carrying case ; a gentlemen’s chromium-plated metal wristlet watch, probably Rotary make, luminous hands and numerals, repair No. A. 4063 scratched on inside back case, chromium wrist band ; and a hairbrush, comb, and clothes-brush with xylonite backs of dark tortoise-shell appearance; total value, £ll 12s. 6d. Identifiable.

Dunedin. — On the 24th or 25th January last, the shop of ALEXANDER DUNCAN EMSLIE CORMACK, fruiterer, 80 Prince Albert Road, was broken into and the following stolen : £ls in money ; A gentlemen’s rolled-gold hunting Elgin watch, No. 4800702, Roman numerals; current petrolcoupons, Nos. 8-12 ; and a quantity of cigarettes, raisins, and chocolate ; total value, £23 11s. Watch identifiable.

Dunedin. — the 25th December last and 29th January, from a hut at 25 Russell Street, the property of JAMES CARRICK HOWELL, a gentlemen’s nickel-plated open-face non-magnetic lever pocket watch, No. 6325; value, £2 10s. Identifiable.