Police capture wanted Rotherham man who commented on own appeal
“Thank you to everyone, including Jenkins, who interacted with our appeal”
A wanted man is back behind bars after commenting on his own police appeal.
Officers first released an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Lewis Jenkins, aged 23, on June 19, 2026.
At the time, the force said he was wanted for failing to attend probation appointments.
However, in an unexpected turn of events, Jenkins turned to Facebook to respond to the police’s appeal.
“If my probation officer answered calls and texts it might help,” he commented.
“And they took this photo after a sweaty fully clothed nap in the cells in 35 degrees weather.”
Police have now revealed that after this comment, they tracked Jenkins down and he has been recalled to prison.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are no longer seeking the whereabouts of Lewis Jenkins.
“Jenkins, who helpfully commented on our appeal to find him, has since been recalled to prison.
“Thank you to everyone, including Jenkins, who interacted with our appeal.”