Wanted man could be in Scarborough

Shaun Wightman is based in Barnsley but is known to travel to around Yorkshire

Author: Karen LiuPublished 13th Sep 2021

A wanted man from Barnsley could be on the Yorkshire Coast.

Detectives are asking the public to help find Shaun Wightman, 56, after he failed to appear in court on Thursday 5th August to answer charges relating to sexual offences that took place in January last year.

Police say he is based in Barnsley but is known to travel frequently across Yorkshire, particularly Scarborough.

He is described as white, of stocky build and around 5ft 6ins tall with several tattoos on his neck and face.

If you see him, officers ask that you do not approach him but instead call South Yorkshire Police immediately on 999.

If you have any information as to his whereabouts, report this online or through 101. The reference number to quote is: 14/XN/10181/20

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