These are the faces of 12 wanted men that are actively evading arrest.
Northumbria Police are carrying out searches at various addresses across the North East to locate them.
But with many living transient lifestyles and having access to more than one accommodation, police are appealing to the public for help.
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All 12 men are aware that they are wanted and are attempting to evade officers.
They are:
- Kenneth Ingham, 29, of Newcastle
- Ryan Gray, 25, of Gateshead
- Mark Campbell, 20, of Newcastle
- Raymond McPherson, 33, of Gateshead
- Lee Ferguson, 36, of North Shields
- Stephen Smith, 28, of Blyth
- Adam McLaughlin, 29, of Tynemouth
- Dylan Newall, 25, of Houghton
- Luke Brice, 21, of Houghton
- Christopher Rutherford, 38, of South Shields
- Mark Riddell, 40, of Sunderland
- Carl Hodgson, 25, of Gateshead
Police are now appealing for anybody with information about the whereabouts of the dozen men to come forward.
Superintendent Paul Milner, of Northumbria Police, said: “These men are all well-known in their respective areas and may be leaning on friends or family to keep them under the radar and out of sight.
“I would like to reiterate that it is a criminal offence to harbour a wanted fugitive which could lead to possible imprisonment.
“We don’t want anybody to get into trouble on their account, so the best scenario for everybody is that those pictured hand themselves in to their nearest police station or contact us via 101.
“As ever, the public remain our eyes and ears out in the community and we are asking you to take a close look at these men. Do you recognise any of them, or have you seen any of them out near where you live?
“If so, we want to hear from you – and ask that you get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information about any of the men pictured is asked to contact the police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of their website.
Alternatively, you can pass on information via independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by ringing 0800 555 111.
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