The widespread manhunt to catch a wanted suspect in a murder investigation has entered its sixth day.
Alexander Carr, 32, is currently on the run after a woman was found dead at an address on Brady Street, Sunderland, on December 3.
Carr is thought to be actively evading arrest as officers from Northumbria Police carry out extensive searches right across its patch, including at the suspect's associated addresses and known links in Newcastle city centre, Jesmond and Sunderland.
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Crimestoppers yesterday announced a £10,000 reward for any information leading to Carr’s arrest, though people should not approach him but call the police instead.
Fleur Brown, regional manager at Crimestoppers North East said: “It is crucial that Alexander Carr is located as soon as possible as he is a key person that police need to speak to in connection with this murder.
“This is why our charity is offering a reward and appealing for anonymous information. If you know where Alexander Carr is, or where he may be staying, I urge you not to approach him but to speak to us.”
Superintendent Lyn Peart, of Northumbria Police, echoed the appeal for information to help locate the on-the-run suspect.
"We are determined to locate and apprehend him as soon as possible and continue to ask for the public's support with this,” she said.
Supt Peart also thanked the victim’s family for the "incredible strength and cooperation" that they have shown throughout the investigation and said they are receiving support from specialist officers.
If you have seen Carr, or know any information of his whereabouts, please contact Northumbria Police immediately by calling 999 quoting crime number 143632K/22.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
UPDATE: Alexander Carr was located and arrested on December 21.
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