As families across the West Midlands prepare for Christmas celebrations, police are issuing an urgent appeal for help to trace more than a dozen suspected criminals who remain at large. The force has shared a gallery of its most wanted individuals, urging the public to dial 999 immediately if they are spotted.
Urgent Public Appeal Over Festive Period
West Midlands Police have highlighted 13 individuals from a wider gallery of 93 wanted people, with many new faces added since the start of November. The list includes suspects wanted for serious offences including robbery, serious sexual assault, and possession of an offensive weapon.
The public are warned not to approach some individuals and to contact the emergency services straight away. In many cases, officers have stressed the importance of calling 999, providing specific crime reference numbers for each suspect.
Details of Key Suspects Sought
The most recent additions to the wanted list feature a range of alleged crimes. Among them is 19-year-old Ali Mohammed, who was posted as wanted on 5 November for recall to prison. Police say they are "keen to find him".
Also wanted is 28-year-old Rafiq Bogle-Fredericks, sought on suspicion of robbery. The force has issued a specific warning, asking the public not to approach him and to call 999 immediately quoting crime number 20/650003/24.
Another concerning case is that of 25-year-old Jordan Bonner, who is wanted after failing to appear at court for sentence for a serious sexual assault. His appeal was shared on 14 November.
Other Individuals Wanted by Police
The list includes several other suspects police are eager to trace:
- Craig Saville, 46 – Wanted on 5 November on suspicion of breaching bail offences.
- Grant Jones, 46 – Added to the list on 5 November, suspected of possessing an offensive weapon.
- Adam Shelley, 34 – Wanted on suspicion of bail offences, with his mugshot shared on 5 November.
- Kane Campbell-Browne, 25 – Wanted on suspicion of harassment, uploaded to the gallery on 5 November.
- John Davis, 42 – Wanted on recall to prison, with an appeal posted on 7 November.
- Gareth Hall, 44 – Added on 15 November, suspected of shop theft in Rowley Regis.
- Raymond Burgess, 42 – Wanted on suspicion of theft from a Coventry shop in October, appeal posted 15 November.
- Lyndsey Hammersley, 33 – Wanted in connection with shop thefts in Walsall, appeal shared 18 November.
- Joshua Evans, 20 – Wanted on suspicion of stalking, added to the gallery on 18 November. He has links to Walsall.
The police have provided distinct crime reference numbers for each individual and stress the importance of quoting them when calling.
Community Vigilance Crucial During Festive Season
With the Christmas period seeing increased social activity and travel, police are emphasising the role of community vigilance. The public are asked to be the "eyes and ears" of the force and to report any sightings without delay.
The force's use of a public online gallery, including mugshots, is a key tool in generating leads. The appeal for information remains active throughout the holiday period, with response teams ready to act on any credible sightings.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of any of these individuals should call 999 immediately in an emergency, or 101 for non-urgent information, quoting the relevant crime reference number.
