Re-appeal for wanted, dangerous person (Status: Press release)
THAMES Valley Police is re-appealing for help from members of the public to trace a wanted man from Norwich, whom detectives believe is dangerous and in the Thames Valley area.
Andrew Gallagher, aged 52, who was last seen on the morning of Friday, November 14, 2008, is currently wanted on recall to prison.
Police remain concerned that he is a danger to the public and need to locate him at the earliest opportunity. We would advise members of the public not to approach him and to contact police officers immediately.
He is white, 5ft 7ins to 5ft 8ins and of muscular build. He has a white/blonde close cropped moustache with a long, bushy goatee of the same colour (not shown in the picture, right) and close cropped white/blonde hair with a bald patch.
He is believed to speak with a Bradford accent. He was last seen wearing a tight blue T-shirt, black shorts and was wearing a black day sack on his back and carrying a yellow holdall. He is known to wear shorts most of the time. He may be riding a dark blue Cannondale mountain bike.
Det Sgt Alan Clements, who is leading the investigation for Thames Valley Police, said: ?We are working closely with our colleagues at Norfolk Constabulary as they are leading the investigation to his disappearance.
?However, we have good reason to believe he is in the southeast of our Force area, in southern Oxfordshire, southern Buckinghamshire or east Berkshire. He also has personal links to other parts of Oxfordshire so may also be elsewhere in the county.
?Mr Gallagher is a dangerous individual, he poses a serious risk to the public and it is vital we have him back in custody. I urge anyone who has any knowledge of his whereabouts to get in touch straight away.
?I would also like to appeal to Andrew directly and we urge you to hand yourself immediately because you will be found.?
Anyone with information relating to his whereabouts should contact Thame CID on 0845 8 505 505 or Norfolk Constabulary on 0845 456 4567. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
