Search for wanted man – public appeal
Officers are appealing for information from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate a wanted man from Bournemouth.
Simon Pope, aged 35, is wanted for failing to appear at court in connection with numerous shoplifting offences, including the theft of charity boxes.
He is described as five feet eleven inches tall and of medium build with short, dark-brown hair and dark-brown beard.
Detective Sergeant Richard Barnett, of Dorset Police, said: “We have been carrying out a number of enquiries to locate Simon Pope, but these have so far proved unsuccessful and I would urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please contact us.
“While there is no information to suggest Pope presents a risk to the general public, we would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him but to instead dial 999 immediately.”
If you see Simon Pope you should call 999 immediately. Anyone with other information should call 101, quoting occurrence 55240163815 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
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