Police hunt for wanted man with links to Leeds - and warn to dial 999 if he's spotted

A wanted man who is “evading police” was last known to be living in Leeds - and police have warned to dial 999 if you see him.

Joao Tekadiamona, 41, is said to have breached a restraining order and attempts have been made to arrest him. Officers are urging anyone who may have any information about his whereabouts to get in touch.

The man’s last known address was in the Rodley area of the city, West Yorkshire Police have said.

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A spokesperson for the force explained: “Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a man who is wanted on suspicion of breaching a restraining order.

“Numerous enquiries have been made to arrest Joao Tekadiamona, 41, and he is understood to be evading police.

“He was last known to be living in the Rodley area of Leeds, but his current whereabouts are unknown.”

If anyone has any information that they believe could help officers in locating Joao Tekadiamona, they are asked to contact police in Leeds via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260081900.

Any current sightings should be reported via 999.

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