WANTED

This is a Ringmaster message to all members, please forward this message to friends and neighbours. - 25 July 2011

Gary Burke – Wanted

Following an appeal on last week’s BBC Crimewatch programme, police are making a direct appeal to Gary Burke of Luton to contact officers.

Burke, aged 23, from Osborne Road, Luton, was due to be tried for conspiracy to supply class A drugs last year. However, he failed to answer bail or attend court for the trial, and there is a warrant for his arrest outstanding.

Burke’s photograph was featured in last week’s Crimewatch show and produced good quality new information from the public which detectives are currently working on.

Det Sgt Zara Brown, who is the investigating officer for Burke’s case, said: “We are actively investigating new leads as a result of the programme, but we are still keen to hear from anyone who has further information about Gary Burke’s whereabouts.” “It may be that Gary himself does not know how serious evading a crown court trial is and does not realise that the situation – far from going away – is actually becoming worse for him the longer he prolongs it,” she said.

“If anyone knows where Gary is, you can contact us in complete secrecy, or you can contact us via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, anonymously. You don’t have to give your name, but can still receive a financial reward,” said Det Sgt Brown.

Information can also be given directly to officers via the force control room on 01234 841212.

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