'There's a prison cell waiting for you' say police as they urge Leeds thief to hand himself in

A thief serving jail time is wanted on recall.
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Peter Whitley, 36, was released from jail in October where he was serving a sentence for theft.

Police in Leeds have released an appeal today (Friday) urging Whitley, or anyone who knows of his whereabouts, to get in contact.

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A tweet issued by West Yorkshire Police said: "Where's Whitley?

Peter Whitley is wanted on recall to prison. Picture: West Yorkshire Police/PAPeter Whitley is wanted on recall to prison. Picture: West Yorkshire Police/PA
Peter Whitley is wanted on recall to prison. Picture: West Yorkshire Police/PA

"There's a prison cell waiting for Peter but he's still proving elusive despite our best efforts. Have you seen him or know where he might be?"

Whitley is known to frequent the Beeston area.

Anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in tracing him is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting reference 13190575164 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.