The 15 men and women included in this gallery have all been caught on camera in South Yorkshire, and may hold vital clues to help detectives crack a number of open criminal cases.
They have all been featured in police appeals for information issued between June 2026 and August 2026.
Police want to speak to some of those pictured in connection with the investigation into the murder of Sheffield mum Shanice Brookes, who was shot dead outside the One Four One bar on West Street in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday (May 25), 2026 last month.
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.
5. CAUGHT ON CCTV: Woman police want to speak to in connection with hospital theft
Police have released an image of a woman we would like to speak to in connection with a theft in Sheffield. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said on July 16, 2026: "On 11 June, at 2.50pm, it is reported that at Northern General Hospital a woman in her 70s had her purse stolen and then money withdrawn from her bank account. Enquiries are ongoing and officers believe the woman in this image could assist with our investigation. "The woman is described as of medium build, approximately 5ft 4ins tall and was wearing a head covering. "Do you know this woman or do you recognise her? "If you can help us, please call 101 or report online quoting investigation number 14/104962/26." If you want to remain anonymous, you can report information to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling freephone 0800 555 111 or completing a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org | 3rd party
6. CAUGHT ON CCTV: Man police want to speak to over reports of assault
Police have released these CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following reports of an assault in Brocco Bank, Sheffield. Speaking on July 1, 2026, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "It is reported a woman was walking in the street around 3.35am on 13 June when she was approached by a man who pushed her to the ground and fell on top of her. "The victim did not suffer any physical injuries and the man reportedly ran in the direction of Clarkehouse Road. "We are now appealing for the public’s help to identify the man shown in this image as he may be able to help us with our enquiries. "We appreciate the images are not of the highest quality, but we hope it may help to jog people's memories if they were in the area at the time. "Do you recognise him? He is described as a slim Asian man who is around 5ft 11ins tall with black hair that is slightly curly. "He also had a short beard at the time the image was captured." If you think you can help, report information online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 172 of June 13, 2026. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can do so by reporting information to Crimestoppers. Call freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure form on the Crimestoppers website | 3rd party
7. CAUGHT ON CCTV: Man police want to speak to as part of probe into racially aggravated harassment
Police have released an image of a man we would like to speak to as part of an investigation into a report of racially aggravated harassment. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said on July 10, 2026: "At 11.35am on 30 June, it is reported that the victim was walking on Manchester Road in Sheffield when a man on the other side of the street shouted racist and hateful slurs towards him. "Enquiries are ongoing but officers would like to identify the man in this image as he may be able to help with enquiries. "Do you recognise him? He is described as a slim man, around 5ft 8ins tall and aged between 50 and 60 years old. "At the time the image was taken, he was wearing a helmet, blue gloves, and a hi-vis top and was also stood near a black e-bike. "If you think you can help, you can report information online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 331 of 30 June 2026 when you get in touch." 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. | Submit
8. CAUGHT ON CCTV: Man police would like to speak to over report of rape
Police released this CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a report of rape in Sheffield on June 30, 2026. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "On 18 June, we received a call into our control room reporting that a teenage girl had been raped near Cat Lane, Gleadless Valley, at around 5.25pm. "Extensive efforts including CCTV checks, house to house enquiries, and forensic investigations have been carried out since we received the initial report and we are now appealing for the public’s help to identify the man in this image as we believe he may be able to help us with our enquiries. "Do you recognise him? He is described as a Black man with a large build who is around 5ft 6ins tall. "At the time the image was taken, he was wearing dark burgundy trousers, a black hooded jacket, a black rucksack, and white trainers with grey or black markings." Superintendent Martin Simcock added: “We understand that news of this incident will cause concern in the local area and we are utilising every resource we have at our disposal as enquiries continue. “This includes officers who will be available to people in the community during patrols designed to prevent further offences. “If you were in the area at the time and saw someone matching the description of the man in this image, please get in touch with us. He could hold important information which may help us progress our investigation.” If you think you can help, report information online or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 833 of June 18, 2026. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can do so by reporting information to Crimestoppers. Call freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure form on the Crimestoppers website | 3rd party