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Sept 2021
Last Updated: 08/09/2021
Police say wanted sex offender who is 'danger to women' could be in Harrogate
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Stephen Thrower after he failed to appear in court charged with failing to comply with the requirements of his sex offenders registration.
Police are searching for a man with links to Harrogate after he failed to appear in court.
Stephen Thrower was due in court for failing to comply with with the requirements of his sex offenders registration.
A warrant was issued for his arrest after he didn't turn up.
West Yorkshire Police said in a tweet today the 53-year-old was as a danger to women and should not be approached.
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He has a number of tattoos, including a swallow, eagle, tiger and dagger on his right arm.
Thrower has links to Harrogate, York and Bradford and police believe he could be employed as a fairground worker.
Police urge anyone who sees him to call 999.
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