Police investigating an alleged ram raid on a Leeds shop are appealing for help to trace a suspect.
West Yorkshire Police say Jermaine Wilkes, 48, from Hyde Park, is wanted in connection with the crime allegedly committed on a McColl's store in Broadgate Lane, Horsforth on October 21 this year. It is said the incident happened in the early hours of the morning.
A spokesperson for the force said a car was reversed into the front of the shop and a quantity of cigarettes stolen. Despite searches, officers have been unable to locate Mr Wilkes and are now appealing to the public for help. They say they would like to hear from anyone who has seen him or has any information that could help them establish his whereabouts.
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"Detectives investigating a ram raid on a shop in Leeds are appealing for information to help trace a suspect," the spokesperson said. "Jermaine Wilkes, aged 48, from Hyde Park, is wanted in connection with a burglary at the McColl’s convenience store, in Broadgate Lane, Horsforth, in the early hours of October 21 this year. A car was reversed into the front of the shop and a quantity of cigarettes were stolen.
"Despite extensive enquiries, officers have been unable to locate Wilkes and would like to hear from anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in establishing his current whereabouts." Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable 4806 Dickinson at Leeds District CID on 101 quoting the crime reference number 13220580747 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat. You can also give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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