Each of the 19 individuals are all believed to hold vital information about incidents which could help cops crack a number of cases.
Their names and photographs have been published by South Yorkshire Police, along with brief details of the offences officers want to speak to them about.
Some of those in the ‘most wanted’ list have been evading arrest for years, including Ahmed Farrah, who is wanted in connection with the murder of a young man in Sheffield in 2018. To date, nobody has been charged over the murder, leaving the victim’s family in turmoil.
Where possible, crime reference numbers are included within the picture caption.
Anyone with information about any of the wanted men should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
You can also access South Yorkshire Police's online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/
5. Wanted: Keilan Whinfrey
Police are asking for your help to find wanted man Keilan Whinfrey. Speaking on November 6, 2024, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers want to speak to Whinfrey in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in the Gleadless area of Sheffield last month. "It is reported that around 8.30pm on Thursday 24 October, a black Volkswagen Golf was involved in a collision with a man on Ridgeway Road. "The man, who was in his 40s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. "An investigation was subsequently launched, with numerous enquiries undertaken to locate the Golf, which is believed to have sustained extensive damage to its front-end. "Police now want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Whinfrey recently or knows here he may be staying. "Whinfrey, who is 34 years old, is described as Black, 5ft 5ins tall and of a medium to stocky build, with a shaved head and a black beard. "He is known to frequent the Intake and Normanton Hill areas of Sheffield within the S12 postcode. "Officers believe Whinfrey knows he is wanted and is actively evading police. "If you see Whinfrey, please do not approach him but instead call 999." If you have any other information about where he might be, you can contact police on 101, quoting incident number 979 of October 24, 2024. You can also report information to police online via our website: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/report/. 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. | SYP
6. Wanted: Harry Trench
Officers in Doncaster are asking for your help to find wanted man Harry Trench, who is also known as Mackenzie Kay. Speaking on November 4, 2024, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Trench, 23, is wanted in connection with reports of arson with intent to endanger life in Kings Road, Doncaster, on 20 December. He is also wanted in connection with reports of stalking and making threats to kill at Lakeside Boulevard in Doncaster on 11 October. "In addition, he is wanted for failing to appear at Sheffield Crown Court in relation to drug offences, and in connection with a reported theft of a motor vehicle. "We want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Trench recently or knows where he may be staying. He's understood to have links to Doncaster - including Conisbrough - Kimberworth, Rotherham and Barnsley. "He is described as a white man who is around 6ft tall and of a slim build. He has short brown hair and no facial hair. "Following a previous appeal for information on Trench's whereabouts, we have been carrying out numerous enquiries, including visits to several addresses he is linked to. Trench knows he is wanted and we believe he is actively evading our officers, so we are again asking the public for their help to track him down. "If you see Trench, or have information that could help us find him, please call 101 or use our online portal here: Report | South Yorkshire Police. "If you have an immediate sighting of him, do not approach him, but instead call 999. Please quote incident number 455 of 30 December 2024 when you get in touch." If you wish to submit information anonymously, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. | SYP
7. WANTED: Ashley Owen-Foster
Launching a public appeal on October 12, 2024, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers in Doncaster are asking for your help to find wanted woman Ashley Owen-Foster. "Owen-Foster, 36, is wanted for failure to answer bail in connection with reports of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods. "We want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Owen-Foster recently, or knows where she might be staying. "She is described as a white woman, around 5ft 7ins tall, of a slim build, with long straight brown hair. "If you see Owen-Foster, or have any information that could help us find her, please call 101 or get in touch online via our online portal. "When you get in touch, please quote incident number 114 of 6 April." If you wish to submit information anonymously, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. | Submit
8. WANTED: James Maughan
Police are asking for your help to find wanted Sheffield man James Maughan, also known as JJ. Publishing on November 20, 2023, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Maughan, 30, from Sheffield is wanted in connected to reports of a violent assault in the city in September 2023. "He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, slim build with short, shaved brown hair and facial hair. He also has a tear drop shaped tattoo on the right-hand side of his face. "Maughan is aware he is wanted and is believed to be actively evading officers. "Have you seen Maughan? If you have any information that can help us find him please report online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 1207 of 11 September 2023." You can provide information anomalously via independent charity Crimestoppers online- <a href="http://www.Crimestoppers-uk.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.Crimestoppers-uk.org</a> or 0800 555 111. | SYP