West Yorkshire Police are asking the public to come forward with any information that could help them track down a man wanted on suspicion of rape in Wakefield.
Officers in the Wakefield district have launched a public appeal, urging anyone who knows the whereabouts of the suspect to get in touch as soon as possible. Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the man or knows where he could be.
Wakefield sits within the West Yorkshire Police force area, which covers a large stretch of West Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees. Appeals like this are a key tool for officers when trying to locate individuals who have not yet been found through standard investigative methods.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact West Yorkshire Police directly. Information can also be passed on anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where callers do not have to give their name.
Rape and serious sexual offences are investigated by specialist teams within West Yorkshire Police who are trained to handle cases sensitively while pursuing suspects robustly. The force regularly uses public appeals to assist in tracing wanted individuals, particularly when a suspect’s location is unknown.
If you have any information about this case, police are asking you to come forward as soon as possible.
Hope they catch the bastard quickly. Awful stuff, thoughts are with the victim.