Police hunting bogus billionaire

Kevin David Castle, aged 42, is wanted in connection with offences including identity theft, interception of mail, money laundering, shoplifting, non payment of a confiscation order and compensation order, and non compliance with a community service order.

It is believed Castle is living in London but he regularly returns to Nottinghamshire and could be in the north of the county.

He is known to use prestigious hire cars, typically Porsche Cayennes, Jaguars and VW Touraegs.

Det Con Anita Fishwick said: "We have been actively looking for Kevin Castle for some time now, but he seems to move around the country frequently.

"Mr Castle is quite distinctive because of his clothing and his millionaire-type lifestyle. We are very keen to trace this man and speak to him in connection with our enquiries.

"We believe he may also be purporting to be an electrical engineer, alarm fitter and property developer. The public need to be aware of this, when employing any contractors."

Castle is white and 5ft 5ins tall, but he often wears blocks in his shoes to give him a height of around 5ft 7ins.

He has mousey brown receding hair and always wears expensive designer clothes including Armani, Luis Vuitton and Versace designs. He is known to frequent high-class establishments in London, such as the Ritz, Claridges and the Dorchester Hotel.

Anyone with information about Castle - who is being sought by the Nottinghamshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester forces - should call 01772 614444 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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