Police urge public to call 999 immediately if they see man accused of harassment
Police say he may recently have been in the Chilwell area and has links to the Mansfield and Ashfield areas. Officers say he has recently visited Birmingham and has historic links to the Walsall area. The public has been urged to call 999 immediately if he is seen.
Sergeant Rebecca Jepson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: 'We believe that Preece has returned to Nottinghamshire at this time as he has recently been linked to Chilwell.
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"We are appealing for the public to help us as he remains at large.
'If you have seen Preece recently and have any information on his whereabouts, or any vehicle to which he may have access, please call us immediately.
'Information on his whereabouts can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
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