Police search for man wanted in connection with stalking offences
Officers from Wiltshire Police have said they are trying to locate Craig Townsend, 39, from Gorse Hill. He is wanted in connection with multiple offences.
Police have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts or that with otherwise help them locate him to get in touch with them.
Posting on the Swindon Police Facebook page, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: 'We are appealing for your help to locate Craig Townsend from Gorse Hill, Swindon.
'Townsend, 39, is wanted in connection with multiple offences, including stalking and breaching a restraining order.
'If you have any information that could help us locate him, please call 101, or 999 in an emergency quoting reference 54250095729.
'Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
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