Police appeal to find man wanted for prison recall

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for help in locating a 31-year-old man wanted for prison recall.

Officers are looking to get in contact with Shane Ellwood of no fixed abode and believe he may be in the south Bedfordshire area.

Ellwood is described as white, around  5’5”, with short brown hair and has a number of distinguishing tattoos.

PC Steve Lucas from Bedfordshire Police said: “We are appealing to anyone who knows the whereabouts of Ellwood to contact us immediately with any information.

“It is also important to be aware that harbouring someone who is wanted is a criminal offence.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or visit Bedfordshire Police’s website quoting reference 40/11108/23

You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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