Police are looking to track down the whereabouts of a fugitive with half an ear who might be hiding in the Greater Manchester area.
Dale Poppleton, 41, is wanted in connection to a serious offence and has connections to Bradford, East Yorkshire and the North of England.
Police said Poppleton is ‘deliberately evading’ detection and extensive enquiries are being carried out by officers to locate him.
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Poppleton is described as being a white male, of medium build and 6ft1 tall. Police said he is ‘very distinctive’ due to only having half a right ear.
Anyone who sees Poppleton is asked not to approach him and to call police immediately instead.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police in Bradford are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Dale Poppleton who is wanted in connection with a serious offence.
“Dale Poppleton aged 41, is described as a white male, medium build and 6ft1 tall. He is very distinctive due to the fact that he has half an ear (right side).
“He is thought to have connections to not only the Bradford area but the North of England. He was last seen in East Yorkshire.
“Extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate Poppleton but he is deliberately evading Police.
“Anyone who sees Poppleton is asked to not approach him and call Police immediately on 999 or 101.”
Information can also be shared on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting crime reference 13230018345, or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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