A ‘wanted’ list of more than 20 suspected criminals has been released by Greater Manchester Police.
The suspects are believed to have committed a range of offences from serious assaults to thefts and criminal damage. Their faces have been circulated throughout the force but officers now need the public’s help to trace them. See the list below.
PC Sean Downey, based at Bootle Street police station, said: "Some of these offences may seem relatively petty, but I can assure you that for each offence there is a victim of crime.
"In some cases, businesses have found themselves out of stock when items have been stolen and in others ordinary members of the public have been pick pocketed or attacked.
"In probably the most serious offence, a man had part of his ear bitten off in what appears to be an unprovoked attack.
"What we want now is for people to take a look at all of the images and tell us if you recognise the person in it.
"If you do think you know any of the individuals, then please make a note of the picture number and call the following appeal line, 0161 856 3221. Alternatively call the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
GMP Wanted List
Caught on camera 1
Caught on Camera Image 1: At around 2am on 1 November 2012 a woman was assaulted in the Entourage nightclub, The Printworks. She was pushed over and kicked and suffered a cut ear and a bruised nose.
If you know who this woman is, please contact GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote Caught on Camera Image 1.
Caught on camera 2
Caught on Camera Image 2: Between 11.45am and 12.10pm on 2 January 1012, this man approached the side of the Britannia Sasha’s Hotel on Tib Street, sneaked into the kitchens and stole a rucksack belong to a member of kitchen staff.
If you recognise this man, can you please call GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote Caught on Camera Image 2.
Caught on camera 3Caught on Camera Image 3: Wanted for criminal damage after throwing and smashing up a number of gambling machines after losing a bet. It happened at the games arcade at Piccadilly Plaza at 2pm on 22 December 2012.
If you know this man, please call GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote Caught on Camera Image 3.
Caught on camera 4Caught on Camera Image 4: He is wanted in connection with the theft of a bank card. At about 11.30pm on 7 December 2012, he started talking to a man at an ATM at Tesco Express, Deansgate. After the victim walked away he released the offender had stolen his bank card from his pocket.
If you know this man, please call GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote Caught on Camera Image 4.
Caught on camera 5Caught on Camera Image 5: At about 8.15pm on 23 December 2012, the offender walked through the front entrance of the Living Room, Deansgate, and stole an unattended handbag and its contents.
If you know who this person is, please call GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote: Caught on Camera Image 5.
Caught on camera 6Caught on Camera Image 6: The offender was browsing in the Holland and Barrett shop on St Ann’s Square when she emptied some tablets into her coat pocket and replaced the bottle. She also stole a bottle of shampoo. It happened at about 4.40pm on 3 January 2013.
If you know who this woman is, please contact GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote Caught on Camera Image 6.
Caught on camera 7Caught on Camera Image 7: At around 4.20pm on Friday 21 December 2012 at TV 21 Club, Thomas Street, the offender head butted a man and ran off after being ejected from the club. He is wanted for common assault.
If you know this man, please contact GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote Caught on Camera Image 7.
Caught on camera 8Caught on Camera Image 8: The offender entered Carphone Warehouse in the Arndale Centre and stole a digital camera. It happened at about 3.20pm on 6 January 2013.
If you know this man, please contact GMP on 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote Caught on Camera Image 8.
Caught on camera 9Caught on Camera Image 9: At about 4.45pm on 29 December 2012, the offender stole a protein tub and protein shaker from the Holland and Barrett store on Market Street.
If you know this man, please contact GMP on 101 or 0161 856 3221 and quote Caught on Camera Image 9.
Caught on camera 10Caught on Camera Image 10: At about 11.15pm on 16 December the offender was on a number 85 Stagecoach bus on Whitworth Street, travelling towards Chorlton, when he became abusive and was told to sit down by a passenger. He then sat down next to the man bit him on the nose. The bus then stopped and he was removed from the bus by another passenger.
If you know this man, please call GMP on or 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote Caught on Camera Image 10.
Caught on camera 11Caught on Camera Image 11: Between 2.45am and 3.15am on 25 March 2012, two men attacked a taxi driver after he picked them up from the Coco Cabana in Cheetham Hill. He had £60 stolen from his shirt pocket and was hit in the back of the head.
If you know either of these men, please call GMP on or 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote:
- Caught on Camera Image 11a (man in white shirt) or
- Caught on Camera Image 11b (man in black shirt)
Caught on camera 12Caught on Camera Image 12: In the early hours of 24 June 2012, a thief watched as a victim used a cash card at the Natwest ATM on Portland Street. He then stole the card and mobile phone from the victim’s trouser pocket. The card and pin number were then used at an ATM on Quay Street and various others by at least three people.
If you know any of these people, can you please call GMP on or 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote:
- Caught on Camera Image 12a (man in red hoodie)
- Caught on Camera Image 12b (man in black hoodie)
- Caught on Camera Image 12c (woman with yellow bag)
Caught on camera 13Caught on Camera Image 13: At about 4pm on 21 July 2012, two men entered the Harvey Nichols store on New Cathedral Street and stole a t-shirt.
If you know either of these men, please call GMP on 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote
- Caught on Camera 13a (man with white hat)
- Caught on Camera 13b (man with black hat)
Caught on camera 14Caught on Camera Image 14: At about 2.30am on 9 September 2012, a man approached a 21-year-old man and his friend on Canal Street in Manchester and started to hug him. The victim realised later that the man had stolen his mobile phone from his trouser pocket.
If you know this man, contact GMP on 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote Caught on Camera Image 14.
Caught on camera 15Caught on Camera Image 15: At about 6pm on 8 September 2012, a man went into Carphone Warehouse in the Arndale Centre and stole a £500 display model of a Galaxy S3 mobile phone.
If you know this man, can you contact GMP on 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote Caught on Camera Image 15.
Caught on camera 16Caught on Camera Image 16: During the evening of 12 September 2012, the offender sneaked into business premises on Blackfriars Street, went to the third floor, and stole two computers.
If you know this man, please call GMP on or 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote Caught on Camera Image 16.
Caught on camera 17Caught on Camera Image 17: At around 3am on 7 October 2012, a 23-year-old woman was on Deansgate with her boyfriend when they involved in an altercation with a group of men. She was punched in the face, suffering a black eye, bust lip and a broken tooth.
If you know any of these men, please call GMP on 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote:
- Caught on Camera 17a (man in light blue top)
- Caught on Camera 17b (man in dark blue short sleeve top)
- Caught on Camera 17c (man in dark long sleeve top)
Caught on camera 18Caught on Camera Image 18: A 26-year-old man had his cash card stolen after using it at an ATM on Whitworth Street West on 23 September 2012. It was subsequently used in six fraudulent transactions.
If you know this man, can you please call GMP on 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote Caught on Camera Image 18.
Caught on camera 19Caught on Camera Image 19: In the early hours of 15 December 2012, a 22-year-old man was walking along Withy Grove, Manchester City Centre, when he was approached by two men, one of whom asked: “What are you looking at?”
One of them tried to punch the victim but missed. He then jumped on top of his and bit his ear, tearing it. The victim managed to pull away and the offenders walked off.
If you know either of these men, can you call GMP on 0161 856 3221 or 101 and quote:
- Caught on Camera Image 19a (man in dark top)
- Caught on Camera Image 19b (man in white top)
