Cops release CCTV in desperate manhunt for rape suspect, 62, who is ‘using buses & trains to travel around city'
Clifford Church, 62, from Harrogate in Yorkshire, is reportedly in Leeds.
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He is wanted for breaching his probation conditions.
Church is also wanted in connection with an investigation after a woman was reportedly raped on August 7 in Harrogate.
Police believe he is now in Leeds and is using buses and trains to travel around the city.
Any passengers, drivers and operators of buses, taxis and trains have been told to urgently get in touch with police if they see him.
Officers are also warning anyone who may be harbouring him that are committing a criminal offence and may face prosecution.
He also has connections to York, Durham and the Cleveland area.
Cops said in an appeal: "He has a number of tattoos including a dot on his left cheek and a half inch line to his eyebrow.
"On his left arm he has NUFC and Newcastle United, UB40, a love heart, a cross near his wrist and dotted lines across his left wrist.
"On his right arm he has a ship and web across his right wrist.
"When he was last seen he was carrying a rucksack, and wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black trainers."
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