The 16 individuals pictured here are South Yorkshire’s most wanted men – and the police want your help to track them down.
All of the men pictured are currently wanted by South Yorkshire Police, and anyone who knows where they might be is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
Where possible, we have included crime reference numbers with each picture, and this should be used when contacting the police.
All of the information used here has come from the wanted section of South Yorkshire Police’s website, and was published in good faith on Sunday, March 12.
All of the information used here has come from the wanted section of South Yorkshire Police’s website, and was published in good faith on Sunday, March 12.
5. WANTED - Brothers sought in connection with Sheffield murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Armend Xhika in Sheffield in May 2021 are asking for your help to locate two brothers who are wanted in connection with Armend’s death.
Eljaso Cela, 28, and his brother, 26-year-old Mateo Cela, are being sought by investigating officers as the murder inquiry continues.
Armend suffered fatal stab wounds in Sheffield on Thursday 13 May, 2021, after police received reports of men fighting on Earl Marshal Road in the Burngreave area.
22-year-old Armend was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Palmer, the senior investigating officer for this murder inquiry, said: “Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Armend Xhika and legal proceedings are ongoing.
“We are now very keen to hear from anyone who has information on the whereabouts of the Cela brothers.
“Eljaso is believed to also use the alias name Illiazy and it’s possible that his brother Mateo may also be using an alias. The images that we’re sharing with you today are the most recent we have available and are believed to have been taken around 2021.
“Both brothers have been known to frequent the Sheffield and Rotherham areas, but we understand they are very transient and may have travelled elsewhere in the UK.”
"If you see either Cela brother, please call 999 immediately. If you have information about where Eljaso or Mateo may be, or where they have been, you can report this by calling 101 quoting incident number 857 of May 13, 2021." You can also provide information via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) here: mipp.police.uk/operation/14SY21K05-PO1
Officer have also created a dedicated MIPP link for the Albanian community here: mipp.police.uk/operation/14SY21K05-PO2 Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 Photo: SYP
Officers in Doncaster are asking for your help to locate Lewis Peters.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Peters, aged 26, is wanted after failing to return from his release on temporary licence (ROTL) to HMP Hatfield, on Thursday 28 July, 2022.
"He is serving a 12-year sentence for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
"Peters is white, and described as around 6ft tall, of stocky build, with short brown hair. His beard is more trimmed than shown in this photograph.
"He is believed to have a tattoo sleeve on his right arm of religious images, and a tattoo on his left arm that says ‘Rylan’.
"Peters has links to Nottingham, Birmingham and the Boston area of Lincolnshire.
"Have you seen him? Do you know where he might be?
"Please do not approach Peters if you see him but contact police on 999, quoting incident number 39 of July 29, 2022.
"You can also give information to officers via live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote the same incident number. You can access our online portal here – www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/ " Photo: SYP
Officers in Barnsley are asking for your help to find wanted man Liam Jones.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Jones, aged 26, is wanted for failing to appear at Sheffield Crown Court on 12 November 2021, in connection to possession with intent to supply drugs.
"Since this time, officers have carried out extensive enquiries to trace Jones including several searches at addresses linked to Jones, and other investigative checks. We are now asking for the public’s help to locate him.
"Jones is white and described as about 6ft tall and muscular. He has ginger/blonde hair that is shaved at the sides and curled on the top and he is normally clean shaven.
"Police want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Jones recently, or knows where he may be staying.
"Jones has links to Barnsley town centre and the Darton/Barugh Green and Woolley Edge areas."
If you see Jones, please do not approach him but instead call 999. If you have any other information about where he might be, please call 101 quoting investigation number 14/185476/19.
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. Photo: SYP
Officers in Doncaster are asking for your help to find wanted man Jordan McDonald.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: "McDonald, aged 24, is wanted in connection to alleged conspiracy to deal class A drugs between April and June 2020.
"Officers have continued to carry out enquiries to trace him, but they are now appealing for your help.
"McDonald is described as around 5ft 7ins tall, with a heavy build and dark hair.
"He is known to frequent the Cantley area of Doncaster and Scarborough. It is believed he may have also travelled to Ireland and Northern Ireland.
"Have you seen him? If you know where he might be or if you have any information about his whereabouts call 101 quoting crime reference number 14/127381/20." Photo: SYP