Wanted fugitive with ties to Leeds and Wakefield still at large despite repeated attempts to locate him

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Joseph Mutabheni

A fugitive with links to Leeds and Wakefield remains at large despite several attempts by police to locate him.

West Yorkshire Police have renewed their appeal for information on the whereabouts of Joseph Mutabheni.

Police are renewing an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Joseph Mutabheni.placeholder image
Police are renewing an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Joseph Mutabheni.

He is wanted by officers for breaching his court bail and has been evading police since a public appeal was made in March.

Twenty-year-old Mutabheni is described as being about 5ft 9ins (175cm) tall and of medium build.

He is believed to have ties to Leeds and Wakefield, as well as Derbyshire, Newcastle and Nottinghamshire.

Any information on his whereabouts should be reported to police on 101 or online via live chat, quoting reference 13240165590.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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