Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help from the public to locate a wanted man, Stephen James Powell, a convicted sex offender, who has reportedly been seen in Bath.
The 36-year-old from Bristol man is wanted on a warrant issued by Bristol Crown Court.
He has been convicted of a number of sex offences but failed to appear at court for both his trial and sentencing during which he was jailed for eight years in his absence.
He is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build with brown eyes and a shaved head.
Officers believe he is in the Bristol area – he has specific links to the Hartcliffe area of the city but also frequents the Warmley and Muller Road areas. There has also been reports of him being seen in Bath.
Anyone who sees Powell is asked to call 999 and provide the call handler with the reference 5217111105
If you have information on his whereabouts, call 101 quoting the same reference.
If you’d prefer not to talk to the police, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use their non-traceable anonymous online form at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
