Police search for man wanted in connection with tools thefts in Leeds and Bradford

Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with thefts from vehicles in the Leeds and Bradford areas.

Dean Barnsley, from Bradford, is a suspect for two offences in November and December last year where tools were stolen.

Dean Barnsley (photo: West Yorkshire Police)placeholder image
Dean Barnsley (photo: West Yorkshire Police)

The 45-year-old is also wanted on warrant for failing to answer bail.

Police officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries but have so far been unable to locate him.

Anyone who has seen him or who has any information on his current whereabouts is asked to contact Leeds District Neighbourhood Impact Team via 101 quoting reference 13200561602/

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are appealing for information to trace a man who is wanted in connection with thefts from vehicles in Leeds and Bradford.

"Dean Barnsley, aged 45, from Bradford, is a suspect for two offences in November and December last year where tools were stolen.

"He is also wanted on warrant for failing to answer bail.

"Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries but have so far been unable to locate him.

"Anyone who has seen him or who has any information on his current whereabouts is asked to contact Leeds District Neighbourhood Impact Team via 101 quoting reference 13200561602 or via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

"Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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