Police are urgently searching for a convicted child sex trafficker who was last seen in Birmingham and has vanished after being granted bail.
Conviction and Disappearance
Sharam Muhamadi, 21, was found guilty of two counts of arranging or facilitating the travel of another person with a view to exploitation on Tuesday, June 9. However, he was convicted in his absence after failing to appear at Sheffield Crown Court for his trial, which began on Monday, May 18.
Muhamadi was initially remanded in custody between being charged and the start of the trial. But after a successful bail application by his defense team, he disappeared. South Yorkshire Police have been searching for him ever since but were unable to appeal to the public until the trial concluded due to reporting restrictions.
Last Known Movements
Muhamadi’s last confirmed sighting was in Birmingham on Monday, May 18, the day his trial began. He was seen in the city center before traveling via taxi toward Coventry Road and the Small Heath Park area, southeast of Birmingham. The trail then went cold.
Police believe he traveled to Birmingham New Street Station by train between Saturday, May 16, and Monday, May 18. Officers from South Yorkshire Police, working alongside West Midlands Police, have conducted extensive enquiries, including reviewing hours of CCTV and phone records, and patrolling streets with his photo.
Police Appeal
Assistant Chief Constable Hayley Barnett said: “Our priority has been and will continue to be securing full justice for the victims tragically involved. They have shown commendable bravery throughout our investigation and the complex trial. We are wholly focused on finding Muhamadi and ensuring he faces the consequences of his actions.”
She added: “We believe he is still in the country, but if he is found abroad, we will seek the Government’s help to extradite him. We will not stop until we find him, and we will ensure these young girls get the justice they deserve.”
How to Help
Anyone who sees Muhamadi is urged not to approach him but to call 999 immediately, quoting South Yorkshire Police incident number 610 of May 21, 2026. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers online at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
