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/
13. WANTED: Sonny Ibe
Police in Sheffield are asking for your help to find wanted man Sonny Ibe. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said on April 21, 2022: Ibe, 56, is wanted in connection to several fraud incidents in the Fulwood area. !It is reported that between December 2018 and January 2019, a number of fraudulent transactions were made from an 85-year-old woman’s bank account, amounting to a total of more than £8,000. "Enquiries are ongoing and police have explored several lines of enquiry including CCTV trawls since the incident occurred. "New information has recently come to light, and police now want to speak to Ibe as he may hold information that could help them in their enquiries. "He is believed to have links to the West Midlands. "He is described as black, bald and it is believed he regularly wears glasses. "Have you seen him? Do you know where he might be staying? "If you can help, please call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 14/23499/19." Alternatively, you can stay completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111. | SYP
14. WANTED: Loi Le
Police in Sheffield are asking for your help to locate wanted man Loi Le. Launching a public appeal on April 9, 2021, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Le, 49, who is a Vietnamese national, is wanted in connection with the reported rape of a child in Tinsley, Sheffield in 2012 or 2013. The victim, who is now 15, reported the matter to police in 2018 and an investigation began to identify a suspect and locate Le. Despite extensive enquiries, he has not yet been located. Le may also be known by the names Tai Le or Cho Ngay Hanh Phuc. In addition to Sheffield, it is thought he may have links to Manchester, Birmingham and Bradford. Detective Constable Lee Atkins, investigating, said: "Since this matter was reported to us in 2018, we have carried out a number of complex enquiries to identify a suspect in connection with this offence. "We have since been working with forces across the country and national agencies in a bid to identify and trace Loi Le. This has included circulating details to all forces and working with Immigration Enforcement to identify his current whereabouts. "It's vitally important we locate Le so we can speak to him in connection with our ongoing investigation. If you recognise this man or the names he may go by, and you believe you know where he might be, please contact us." Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting investigation number 14/29287/18. Alternatively, you can remain completely anonymous by contacting independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. | SYP
15. WANTED: John Eric Wells
Officers in South Yorkshire Police's Major Crime team are asking for your help to find wanted man John Eric Wells. A South Yorkshire Police said on September 19, 2020: "Wells is also believed to go by the names Howard Walmsley and Howard Hemmings. "The 61-year-old, who is originally from South Yorkshire, is wanted in connection with three high value romance frauds, during which three victims lost money totalling more than £400,000. "The offences are reported to have taken place from September 2014 onwards. The victims lived in locations across the UK including Doncaster, Sussex and London. "Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Wells recently, or has information which may help officers with their enquiries. It is possible Wells is currently living outside the UK." If you see him, or you have any information which may help, please call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting investigation number A54532/17. | SYP
16. WANTED: Mohammed Anwaar
Detectives in Sheffield are asking for your help to trace Mohammed Anwaar, who is wanted for failing to appear at court. Launching a public appeal on October 24, 2019, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Anwaar, 29, from Sheffield, was due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday 17 October for trial, charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, two counts of money laundering, possession of cannabis and possession of a firearm." Detective Constable Messina, said: “Anwaar is fully aware that he is now wanted by police and that he is potentially facing a stint behind bars. It is absolutely essential that we hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Anwaar recently and I’d urge people who do have information as to his whereabouts to get in touch with us. ““He has links to Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester and Derbyshire. “If you see him, please do not approach him but instead call 999 straight away. Any further information can be passed to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 251 of 23 October 2018.” | SYP