West Midlands Police have expanded their most wanted list with five new suspects, appealing to the public for help in tracing them. The individuals are wanted in connection with offences including wounding, robbery, and aggravated burglary.
Detectives have released mugshots and details of each suspect, asking anyone who recognises them or knows where they are to call 999 immediately. The force has emphasised that public cooperation is vital in locating these individuals, some of whom may be on the run or lying low.
Newest addition: Donovan Reid
The newest member of the most wanted list is Donovan Reid, 35, who is wanted on suspicion of wounding and harassment. Police say Reid is known to frequent the Cradley Heath area.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "Have you seen Donovan Reid? We are looking for him and are appealing to the public for information about his whereabouts. Reid, 35, is wanted on suspicion of wounding and harassment and is known to frequent the Cradley Heath area. If you know where he is, call 999 quoting crime number 20/340240/26."
Jamie Rice and Sabina Atwal added to list
Jamie Rice, 37, has also been added to the list. His mugshot shows him wearing a hood with a cut under his left eye. Police say Rice is wanted in connection with shop theft and robbery. Anyone with information should call 999 quoting crime reference number 20/316676/26.
Sabina Atwal, 36, is wanted in connection with an Operation Fearless burglary investigation. The force stated: "The 36-year-old is wanted in connection with an Operation Fearless burglary investigation after a pharmacy on Soho Road was broken into on Saturday, June 37. Atwal has links to Handsworth and Birmingham city centre. If you see her or can help us find her, call 999 quoting crime reference 20/301646/26."
Stephen Baillie and Muhammed Haji sought
Stephen Baillie, 47, of no fixed address, is wanted in connection with a number of thefts. The force said in a new appeal: "We're asking the public for help finding him. The 47-year-old, of no fixed address, is known to have links across Birmingham and is also wanted for failure to attend court. If you see him or know where he is, call 999 quoting crime number 20/286688/26."
Muhammed Haji, 19, is wanted for multiple counts of aggravated burglary, according to West Midlands Police. Anyone who knows where he is or has information which can help should call 999 quoting crime number 20/356156/26.
Public appeals of this nature are a common tactic used by detectives when they are struggling to find alleged criminals who may be evading capture. Such appeals not only help locate suspects but also increase pressure on them to hand themselves in. The force is urging anyone with information to act immediately by calling 999 and providing the relevant crime reference number.
