Police believe Clifford Church, 62, is using buses and trains to travel around Leeds as they warned anyone helping house the suspect that they are committing a criminal offence
Police hope the release of new CCTV footage can help them catch a tattooed man wanted in connection with a rape investigation.
Clifford Church is wanted for breaching his probation conditions and in connection with a rape investigation following an alleged sexual attack on a woman on August 7 in Harrogate. The force said he has been spotted in Leeds and that he also has connections to York, Durham and the Cleveland area.
Detectives say the 62-year-old has Newcastle United tattoos on his left arm, and as well as tributes to UB40, a love heart, a cross near his wrist and dotted lines across his left wrist and on his right arm. They say he also has a distinctive ship and web across his right wrist.
Offering further details, police released security camera stills as their hunt for the man goes into a second week. In a statement, police also warned they will come down hard on anyone helping him to avoid detection.
They said in a statement: “The search for wanted Clifford Church, 62, from Harrogate is continuing. We believe he is now in Leeds and is using buses and trains to travel around the city.
“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.”