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Search continues for wanted Harrogate man believed to be in Leeds

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 20:46

Clifford Ian Church

Police are continuing their search for 62-year-old Clifford Church from Harrogate.

Church is wanted for breaching probation conditions and in connection with a rape investigation following the reported rape of a woman in Harrogate on 7th August.

Officers believe Mr Church may currently be in Leeds, travelling by bus and train, and he is also known to have links to York, Durham and Cleveland areas.

He is described as having several distinctive tattoos, including:

A dot on his left cheek and a short line to his eyebrow
“NUFC” and “Newcastle United,” “UB40,” a love heart, a cross, and dotted lines across his left wrist on his left arm
A ship and web design across his right wrist on his right arm

When last seen, he was carrying a rucksack and wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black trainers.

Police are urging anyone who sees Mr Church or knows of his whereabouts to call 999 immediately.

Information can also be provided via 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org.

North Yorkshire Police have reminded the public that harbouring a wanted person is a criminal offence and could result in prosecution.

The reference number for this case is 12250147354.

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