Police want to speak to this man in relation to crimes in and around Chichester

Police have appealed for help in finding a wanted man in relation to criminal offences in and around Chichester.
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Officers would like to speak to Charles Wakeford, who 'breached a court order' on December 2 after he 'failed to comply with probation after theft of gas canisters'.

The 23-year-old, of no fixed address, is also 'wanted in relation to various offences', police said.

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A spokesman added: "Officers want to speak to him in connection with a two-vehicle road traffic collision on Stame Road, [Halnaker], on August 31. A VW Golf made off, failing to stop at the scene of the crash.

Charles Wakeford. Photo: Sussex PoliceCharles Wakeford. Photo: Sussex Police
Charles Wakeford. Photo: Sussex Police

"Police would also like to speak to Wakeford in connection with a residential burglary in Chichester on December 31.

"Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to report online or call 101, quoting serial 2 of 31/08."

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