Police have appealed to the public to help them locate a registered sex offender who is wanted on recall to prison.
Police have asked for anyone who sees Jamie Campbell, 51, to call 999 immediately.
Campbell is described as a white male, 5ft 4in tall, of stocky build with a bald head and some greying stubble. He has a noticeable squint in his right eye.
He has distinctive tribal tattoos on his arms and hands including words ‘Jimmy’ and ‘Mam’ on his right forearm, and birds on both hands.
Campbell talks with a slight Northern accent and has been known to use the alias Paul Withers or John Withers. He is known to frequent coastal areas.
Campbell, who has links to Torquay, was originally convicted of a number of violent and serious sexual offences and was released from prison in November 2022.
He later absconded from his approved premises in Plymouth and his licence has been revoked.
Detective Superintendent Sharon Donald, head of the Force’s Public Protection Unit, said: “James Campbell has a history of serious, violent sexual offending against women and we need to bring him into police custody as soon as possible.
“I would urge anyone who sees him not to approach him and to call 999 immediately quoting Devon & Cornwall Police log 743 of 15 February.
“Campbell’s last known location was in the Middlesbrough area on Friday 17 February.
“If anyone has any information about Campbell’s whereabouts, has had contact with him since November, or has information which may assist our enquiries, please report this to us.”
On recent CCTV he is seen wearing jeans/dark trousers, a dark-coloured beanie hat and was carrying a black rucksack.
Anyone who sees Campbell is asked to not approach him but immediately call police on 999, quoting D&C Police log 743 of 15 February.
Information can also be passed anonymously to CrimeStoppers via their website or by calling 0800 555 111
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