They have all been featured in police appeals for information issued between September 2025 and January 2026.
All of the information was correct at the time of publication.
Where possible, the relevant crime reference number has been included in the caption, and should be used when contacting South Yorkshire Police.
You can do this through the force’s online live chat, online portal or by calling 101.
Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.
Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Always call 999 in an emergency.
1. Caught on CCTV in Sheffield
22 men who may hold clues to help police crack ongoing investigations in Sheffield | Adobe/3rd party
2. Appeal to identify man police want to speak to in connection with music festival sex assault
Police have released CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an assault at a Sheffield music festival. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said on September 25, 2025: "It is reported that at 7.17pm on Saturday 20 July, a man was left with serious injuries after being assaulted at Bassfest at Don Valley Bowl in Sheffield. "An investigation was launched and following numerous enquiries we are now keen to identify the man in these images as he may be able to help our officers with their investigation. "He is described as mixed race, of a large and muscular build, bald, and with a full beard. "We appreciate the images may not be of the highest quality, but we hope they may help to jog people's memories if they were in the area at the time. "Do you recognise the man in these images?" If you can help, you can pass information to police online or by calling 101. Please quote investigation number 14/128887/25 when you get in touch. You can contact them online via their website. Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form on the Crimestoppers website | 3rd party
3. Appeal to identify three men who may be able to help with burglary probe
Police have released CCTV images of three men they would like to speak to in connection to a reported attempted burglary in Sheffield. Launching a public appeal on December 10, 2025, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "On 29 November at 6am, we received a call to report an attempted burglary on St Lawrence Road, Sheffield. It is reported that a group of men entered a property, with one of them reported to be holding a knife. The men then allegedly fled the scene after they were disturbed. "No items were taken from the property. "Officers have conducted several lines of enquiry, including CCTV trawls and are now releasing the following images of men they would like to speak to as it is believed they may hold vital information. "Do you recognise them and can you help?" If so, you can get in touch with police by either calling 101 or through our online reporting system. Please quote incident number 170 of November 29, 2025 when you get it in touch | 3rd party
4. Two men police want to speak to in connection with criminal damage investigation
Police have released CCTV images of two individuals they would like to speak to following reports of criminal damage in Sheffield. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said on December 22, 2025: "It is reported that at 2.40am on Sunday 7 December, an address on Chesterfield Road was damaged by paint and graffiti being left on the building. "Officers are investigating the incident, and we would like to identify the individuals shown in this CCTV image as they may be able to help with enquiries. "We appreciate that the images do not show the individuals clearly, but we hope that someone may be able to recognise them by their clothing. "If you recognise these individuals, or have any information that could help with our investigation, please get in touch online or by calling 101, quoting incident number 261 of 7 December 7, 2025." Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org | 3rd party