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.
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5. Five men police would like to speak to in connection with probe into business burglary
Police have released CCTV images of a number of people we would like to identify following reports of a burglary at a Sheffield business. A spokesperson said on January 7, 2026: "At 3.03am on Monday 5 January, it is reported that Mr Vape on Ecclesall Road was broken into, with around £10,000 worth of goods stolen from the premises. "Enquiries are ongoing and we are now sharing CCTV images of five men we would like to speak to as they may be able to help with our enquiries. "We appreciate the images are not of the highest quality but we hope that members of the public may recognise these men from their clothing. "Do you recognise any of them? Do you have information that could help our investigation?" If you can help, please get in touch online here or by calling 101, quoting investigation number 14/12125/26 | 3rd party
6. Appeal to identify man police want to speak to in connection with rape investigation
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a report of rape in Sheffield. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "On February 10, 2025, a woman reported being raped by a man not known to her in a room at a hotel in St Mary's Gate during the early hours of the previous day (February 9, 2026). "Extensive enquiries including phone work, forensics and CCTV trawls have been ongoing since the incident was first reported to us, but we are now appealing for the public's help to identify the man in these images as we believe he may be able to help with our investigation. "He is described as an Asian man who is around six feet tall. At the time he was stocky with short black hair and a beard. "Do you recognise him? If you think you can help, you can pass on information online or by using the live chat function." You can also call 101. Please quote investigation number 14/32651/25 when you get in touch. | 3rd party
7. Appeal to identify five men police want to speak to in connection with West Street assault
South Yorkshire Police are asking for the public’s help to progress their investigation into an assault on West Street in Sheffield. Speaking on November 4, 2025, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "It is alleged that on 12 October at 3am, a man and a woman were approached by a group of five men. "The group are reported to have assaulted the man, punching him in his face multiple times before fleeing the scene. "The victim suffered serious injuries to his face and required hospital treatment. "We have since launched an investigation and are asking for your help to identify five men we would like to speak to. "Do you recognise any of them? "The men were all reported to be aged in their 20s." If you believe you can help, please get in touch quoting incident number 139 of 12 October 2025 | SYP
8. Three men police want to speak to in connection with assualt
Police are appealing for your help to identify three men we would like to speak to in connection to an assault in Sheffield city centre. A force spokesperson said on January 26, 2026: "On Sunday 14 December at 2am, it is reported that a man in his 20s was walking outside of Sheffield City Hall with his friends when he was approached by a group of unknown men. "The group are alleged to have started talking to the friends before one man has punched one of the friends in his face, causing serious injury. "The victim was taken to hospital and required surgery. "Since the assault, officers have been conducting enquiries, gathering CCTV, and as part of their investigation are now asking for your help to identify three men they would like to speak to." Do you recognise any of them? If you believe you can help, please get in touch quoting crime reference number 14/219556/25. | SYP