POLICE are appealing for information about a sex offender after searches in York and Selby yesterday.

North Yorkshire Police say York residents can be reassured that police searches and enquiries during the past two days have not led to any cause for concern.

As The Press reported yesterday, the police activity has concentrated alongside the A1237 near Earswick and Huntington, and earlier today in Haxby the Fulford and Naburn Lock areas, and parts of Selby.

A police spokesman said: "It is related to a high-risk missing person case which was reported to North Yorkshire Police by Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service on Tuesday (June 29).

York Press:

"Adam Mark (pictured above), a 45-year-old convicted sex offender, had removed a security tag which is in breach of his prison release licence.

"He was located and detained by officers near Earswick overnight.

"It is believed Mark was travelling on a bicycle throughout Tuesday.

"As a result of breaching his prison release licence, he is now in the process of being recalled to prison away from York.

"Police are appealing for people to come forward who may have been approached by Adam Mark since Friday, June 25."

If you can help, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Please quote reference number 12210149328 when providing details.