DO you recognise this man?

Police in York are asking for the public's help to locate William Robert Leech, 30, who is wanted for failure to comply with the terms of his release licence following his release from prison last December.

Leech was given a four-year prison sentence after he hit a 76-year-old woman during a raid on her home.

He knocked the pensioner on to her bed before grabbing jewellery she was preparing to give to charity, the court heard at the time.

Leech, of Barfield Road, is white, around 6ft tall with short black hair. He is known to frequent the York area.

Detective Sergeant Mark Jackson, of York CID, said: “I am appealing for anyone who knows Leech’s whereabouts or anyone who sees him to call the police or Crimestoppers.

“There is no suggestion that he poses a danger to the public, however he should not be approached if sighted.

“We need information about where he is, so I would be grateful if the public could keep an eye out for him and let us know if they see him.

“The sooner he is back in custody the better.”

Anyone who knows where William Leech is or sees him, is urged to contact DS Mark Jackson, of York CID, on 0845 60 60 24 7.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.