Each of the 22 individuals are all believed to hold vital information about incidents which could help cops crack a number of cases.
Their names and photographs have been published by South Yorkshire Police, along with brief details of the offences officers want to speak to them about.
Some of those in the ‘most wanted’ list have been evading arrest for years, including Ahmed Farrah, who is wanted in connection with the murder of a young man in Sheffield in 2018. To date, nobody has been charged over the murder, leaving the victim’s family in turmoil.
Where possible, crime reference numbers are included within the picture caption.
Anyone with information about any of the wanted men should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
You can also access South Yorkshire Police's online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/
Some of those in the ‘most wanted’ list have been evading arrest for years, including Ahmed Farrah, who is wanted in connection with the murder of a young man in Sheffield in 2018. To date, nobody has been charged over the murder, leaving the victim’s family in turmoil.
21. WANTED: Mohammed Anwaar
Detectives in Sheffield are asking for your help to trace Mohammed Anwaar, who is wanted for failing to appear at court. Launching a public appeal on October 24, 2019, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Anwaar, 29, from Sheffield, was due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday 17 October for trial, charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, two counts of money laundering, possession of cannabis and possession of a firearm." Detective Constable Messina, said: “Anwaar is fully aware that he is now wanted by police and that he is potentially facing a stint behind bars. It is absolutely essential that we hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Anwaar recently and I’d urge people who do have information as to his whereabouts to get in touch with us. ““He has links to Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester and Derbyshire. “If you see him, please do not approach him but instead call 999 straight away. Any further information can be passed to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 251 of 23 October 2018.” | SYP
22. WANTED: Ahmed Farrah
Detectives investigating the murder of 21-year-old Kavan Brissett are appealing to find Ahmed Farrah. Posting on September 5, 2019, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Ahmed Farrah, 29, who is also known as Reggie, is wanted in connection to Mr Brissett’s murder, as the investigation progresses. "Mr Brissett was stabbed once in the chest on Tuesday 14 August, near to Langsett Walk, Sheffield. He died in hospital four days later on Saturday 18 August as a result of his injuries." Detective Chief Inspector Jude Ashmore, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “Efforts to find and arrest Farrah, who is known to frequent the Broomhall area of Sheffield, have been ongoing but so far we haven’t been able to locate him. “I’d now like to ask for your help – if you know where he is, or have seen or spoken to him recently, then please contact us. If you do see him, do not approach him but instead call 999 straight away. “I’d also like to remind anyone who is letting Farrah stay with them, or helping him to evade arrest by any means, that you are committing a criminal offence which could result in prosecution. “Farrah knows he is wanted and is deliberately avoiding police and I’d ask anyone who has any information, and Farrah himself, to think about Kavan’s family and the pain they are suffering. Do the right thing and contact police.” If you see Farrah, please call 999. If you have any other information as to where he might be, please call either 101 or the incident room to speak to detectives directly on 01709 443507. You can also speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Please quote incident number 827 of 14 August 2018 when passing on information. | SYP