Police appeal to trace North Shields man wanted in connection to Newcastle burglary

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to locate a wanted North Tyneside man.

Leon Nicholson, 31, is wanted in connection with a report of burglary in the Newcastle area.

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Leon Nicholson.

Nicholson is of North Shields but also known to frequent the Sunderland and Newcastle areas.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate Nicholson, who is understood to know he is wanted.

Members of the public are reminded that harbouring a wanted person is a crime and those involved could face prosecution.

Anyone with information on where Nicholson may be should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.

For those unable to make contact via those ways, call 101.

Please quote reference number: 26000133148.

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