Police continue to appeal for wanted man following rape report
Clifford Church is wanted following a reported rape of a woman on 7 August in Harrogate.
The search for wanted Clifford Church, 62, from Harrogate is continuing.
Mr Church is wanted for breaching his probation conditions and in connection with a rape investigation following the reported rape of a woman on 7 August in Harrogate.
Police believe he is now in Leeds and is using buses and trains to travel around the city.
A spokesperson for the force said:
"He has a number of tattoos including a dot on his left cheek and a half inch line to his eyebrow. On his left arm he has NUFC and Newcastle United, UB40, a love heart, a cross near his wrist and dotted lines across his left wrist. On his right arm he has a ship and web across his right wrist.
"When he was last seen he was carrying a rucksack, and wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black trainers.
"He also has connections to York, Durham and the Cleveland area.
"Extensive enquiries are continuing to find him and officers are appealing to anyone who has seen him or knows where he is now to contact them as a matter of urgency.
"We’re appealing to passengers, drivers and operators of buses, taxis and trains to contact us if they have seen him.
"Officers are also warning anyone who may be harbouring him that are committing a criminal offence and may face prosecution.
"If you see him, or have any information about his current whereabouts, please call North Yorkshire Police immediately on 999.
"Other information can be passed on by calling 101.
"If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website. Did you know that Crimestoppers may also pay a reward in certain circumstances.
"Please quote reference 12250147354 when passing on information."