A man wanted by police is believed to have been seen in Harrogate, police have said.
Lincolnshire Police said the last possible sighting of James Joseph Smyth was in Harrogate on May 1. He also has connections with Leeds.
Smyth, aged 57, absconded from the open prison North Sea Camp in Freiston, Boston, on Tuesday, April 30, following an agreed temporary release.
He is serving a sentence for grievous bodily harm and robbery.
Lincolnshire Police said in a statement:
“We are continuing enquiries in the Yorkshire area following this sighting and due to Smyth’s links with West Yorkshire.”
Officers described Smyth as white, 6ft,1ins tall, and of slim build. The statement added:
“He has long grey-brown hair (occasionally worn in a top knot), a long grey beard and moustache, and green eyes. He has a scar on his nose and left eye lid.
“He also has a distinctive tattoo on his left wrist with the words ‘Daniel’ and ‘Tracey’, as well as a tattoo of a devil on his right shoulder.”
Members of the public are advised not to approach him but if you see him to call 101 or email force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting ‘incident 387 of 30 April’ in the subject line.
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Police reissue appeal to find Harrogate wanted man
Police seeking a wanted man from Harrogate today re-issued a plea for help finding him.
North Yorkshire Police is still searching for Bailey George Samuel Townend, 21, who has been recalled to prison and is believed to be evading arrest locally.
He was released from prison on licence on November 1 last year after being handed a 51-week custodial sentence for burglary and theft.
The Probation Service reported that Townend failed to reside at approved accommodation in Leeds, thereby breaching his licence.
Today’s police statement said:
“Police enquiries are ongoing in the Harrogate and Leeds areas in the effort to return Townend to prison.
“Townend is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, slim build, with short brown hair and green eyes.
If you can help us track him down, please report information to North Yorkshire Police on 101, option 4, and speak to the force control room.
“For immediate sightings, dial 999 to ensure a rapid response.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online. Quote reference number.
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Matthew Segger, 35, from Darlington, was wanted in connection with an incident in August this year.
North Yorkshire Police had appealed for information about his whereabouts last week.
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Ripon man wanted by police believed to be in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police has appealed for help locating 32-year-old Dwaine Layton, who is wanted in connection with a serious assault.
The force said today Layton is believed to be in the Harrogate area.
It added:
“If you have any information which could help to locate Layton then please call 101 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 08000 555 111.
“If you have an immediate sighting, then please dial 999.”
The reference number is 12230099771.
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Police arrest wanted Harrogate man
Police have arrested a wanted Harrogate man.
Officers issued an appeal for the whereabouts of a 30-year-old man, who was believed to be in either the Harrogate or Knaresborough area.
The force has since confirmed that he has been arrested in the Blackpool area on suspicion of offences connected to a serious assault.
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Man on the run from police has Harrogate connections
A wanted man who didn’t turn up in court to face attempted robbery charges has Harrogate connections, police said today.
Keith David Whitehead, 45, failed to appear at York Crown Court on Friday last week.
He was accused of attempting to rob a man in Scarborough in October last year. The court issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
He has also been recalled to prison for displaying poor behaviour, including harassment, which is in breach of his licence conditions.
North Yorkshire Police today appealed for help locating Whitehead.
A police statement today said:
“Police enquiries are ongoing in North Yorkshire where it is known Whitehead has connections in Scarborough and Harrogate.”
Keith Whitehead
Whitehead is described as white, short grey hair, 5ft 8in tall, with a slim build.
Anyone with information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the force control room, quoting reference number 12220163507.
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Officers issued an appeal for the whereabouts of a 30-year-old man, who was believed to be in either the Harrogate or Knaresborough area.
The force has since confirmed that he has been arrested in the Blackpool area on suspicion of offences connected to a serious assault.
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Fresh appeal to locate wanted Harrogate man
North Yorkshire Police has issued a fresh appeal for information on a wanted Harrogate man.
Robbie Nelson, 23, failed to appear before York Magistrates Court where he faces an animal cruelty charge.
A warrant was issued for Nelson’s arrest on December 17 last year.
Police issued a similar appeal for information on the whereabouts of Nelson in April.
A North Yorkshire Police statement added:
“Enquiries are ongoing to find Nelson including multiple address checks and contact with the Department for Work and Pensions and the Job Centre.
“If anyone knows of his whereabouts or has information that could help us to find him, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
“If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
“Please quote reference number 12210262539 when providing details.”
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Police appeal for help finding men with Harrogate links
Police have appealed for information about the whereabouts of three men with links to Harrogate.
Eighteen-year-old Harrogate man Luke Gibson and 20-year-old Leeds man, Ainsley West, who has strong links with Harrogate, are wanted in connection with a serious assault in Boroughbridge this month.
William Smythe, 19, from Harrogate, is wanted for failing to attend court for drug offences.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement today it believed the three men could be in the Harrogate area, although West could be in Leeds.
It added:
“Significant enquiries have been ongoing to locate the trio and so we are now issuing an appeal to anyone who has seen them or know where they are to come forward with information.”
The police asked people to report sightings or information about their whereabouts by calling 101 and quoting reference number 12210245826 for West and Gibson or 12210248895 for Smythe.
Alternatively, you can pass on information anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
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Wanted man could be in Harrogate, say police
A wanted man who breached his conditions of release from prison could be Harrogate.
North Yorkshire Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of 24-year-old Joshua David Greaves.
Greaves was jailed in September 2020 for stealing motorbikes and bicycles worth £12,000.
Police say he could be in Scarborough, but also has links to Harrogate and Eastfield.
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Greaves is about 6ft 2, of slim build and has dark brown hair and blue eyes.
A police statement added:
“If you see him, or have any info about his current whereabouts, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12210238354.”
