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North Yorkshire Police has appealed for information on a Knaresborough man who failed to appear in court for exposure and outraging public decency charges.
Benjamin Steel, 37, is wanted for multiple offences, including failing to attend Harrogate Magistrates Court having been charged with exposure and outraging public decency on March 22.
Steel failed to attend the same court on June 25 for theft from a shop in Knaresborough on June 7.
A police statement said:
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate Steel and we’re now appealing for your help to help find him. We believe he could still be in Harrogate.
He is described as white, 5ft 7in tall, dark curly hair, facial hair, and blue eyes.
If you see or have information as to him current whereabouts, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Alternatively, you can pass on information anonymously through independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
If you have an immediate sighting of Steel, please call 999. Please quote reference number 12260118291 when providing any information.
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