New images released of wanted man police are ‘increasingly concerned’ for

Ryan Smith

29 June 2024 at 8:13 am·1-min read

WANTED- Two new images have been released of Wayne Matthews <i>(Image: West Mercia Police)</i> — WANTED- Two new images have been released of Wayne Matthews *(Image: West Mercia Police)*

TWO new images have been released in the search for a man wanted for a recall to prison who police are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for.

The new pictures show Wayne Matthews, who has links to Worcester and Birmingham, leaving Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach station around 3.22pm on Tuesday June 18.

Another, at 6.02pm, sees Matthews at Halesowen Bus Station heading towards Hagley Road wearing a jacket.

The second picture is the latest image Police have of him.

Along with being wanted for a recall to prison, officers are growing concerned for the 51-year-olds welfare.

It is currently not known if he has headed back to Worcestershire and also has links to Southend-on-Sea.

Anyone in the Clent and Hagley area should notify police of any sightings or come forward with any information of seeing him around then.

He was last seen wearing a grey t shirt, blue jeans, grey Converse trainers and carrying two black holdalls.

Call 999 if you see him or have any information that would help find him.

Alternatively, call 0800 555 111 or visit https://orlo.uk/jMnIB to report information anonymously to Crimestoppers.

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