Sighting of Kirklees man wanted in Hereford

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Police have launched a new appeal for wanted man Martin Sales as they continue to appeal for information on his whereabouts.

Extensive inquiries are continuing to locate Sales, 41, who is wanted for aggravated assault.

These inquiries have traced him to the Herefordshire area and detectives in Kirklees are appealing for members of the public there to get in touch if they see him.

Officers have released an image which appears to show Sales on Bewell Street, Hereford. at 10:25 this morning.

Detective Inspector Catherine Shackleton said: “Sale is wanted for a serious crime and it is important that he is located as soon as possible so that we can continue to investigate this matter.

“We had previously had concerns about his welfare given the length of time he had not been seen, but these have now been satisfied by the latest information we have on him.

“We don’t think he poses a wider risk to the public, but we would ask people not to approach him and contact us immediately if they see him.”

Sales is described as six feet tall and of slim build.

Anyone with information that could help trace him is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police using the live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 13240194990.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

West Yorkshire Police have launched a new appeal to locate a man whose welfare they are concerned about.

Kirklees detectives are again appealing for information to help them find Martin Sales (40) from Kirklees, who is believed to be in the North Wales area.

Officers have information to indicate he was in Portmadog on April 26 and inquiries were ongoing there by partners from North Wales Police.

Martin Sales is wanted by police on suspicion of assault, but police also have concerns for his welfare.

Detective Sergeant Chris Middleton, from West Yorkshire Police, said: “Extensive inquiries have been underway to locate Martin Sales since mid-April and those inquiries remain focused in the North Wales area.

“Whilst he is still wanted on suspicion of offences, we have some information which has raised concerns for his own welfare and we are renewing our appeal for anyone who can help us find him to contact us.

“It is clear that it is important to find him as quickly as possible, both for investigative purposes and to check his own welfare.

Anyone who sees him or has information about him is asked to contact Kirklees CID at West Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting crime number 13240194990.

Information can also be given to West Yorkshire Police online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.