An urgent appeal has been made to find a man wanted in connection with a series of violent burglaries.
Crimestoppers is offering up to £10,000 for the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with a series of aggravated burglaries in Nottingham.
The charity is appealing to the public to contact them anonymously if they know the whereabouts of 50-year-old Martin McDonagh.
The incidents happened across Nottingham where a man has forced his way into a number of properties and stolen valuables from elderly and vulnerable people.
In some of these offences, the victim has been threatened with a knife.
Victims have been left ‘extremely distressed’ by the incidents.
Nottinghamshire Police are carrying out extensive lines of inquiry to locate McDonagh, who has been known to frequent the Radford area of the city.
Crimestoppers, a charity which is independent of the police, is supporting this investigation by offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information that they exclusively receive that leads to the arrest of Martin McDonagh.
The reward is available for three months.
The advice is not to approach McDonagh, but to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or, if you wish to stay anonymous or to request a reward, contact Crimestoppers.
Detective chief inspector Ruby Burrow, from Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are continuing to carry out extensive lines of inquiry to locate this suspect.
“We believe that McDonagh is lying low and is very aware we are searching for him.
“Remember that if he is staying with you, you are potentially assisting an offender which is also a serious offence.
“We are calling on those who are keeping him hidden or those who know where he is hiding to give us the address.
“If you also spot him in the area or have any information please do get in touch — you can do it completely anonymously through Crimestoppers.
“McDonagh is wanted in connection with a series of extremely violent burglaries where some victims have been left traumatised.
“These victims have been chosen due to their vulnerability and we will not stop until justice is served.
“We are extremely grateful that the charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for anyone with information which leads to the arrest of McDonagh.
“Please help us take McDonagh off our streets.”
Mark Hallas, chief executive of Crimestoppers, said: “Amid rising concerns, our charity is backing the effort to catch this fugitive by offering a reward and reminding people that they have the option to use Crimestoppers and stay anonymous.
“We know that people can be reluctant to speak to law enforcement and give their details, especially when it involves dangerous criminals.
“Crimestoppers offers a safe alternative, guaranteeing complete anonymity. No police. No courts. No witness statements.
“If you know where McDonagh is located, please do the right thing and speak up. Crimestoppers is open 24/7, 365 days a year via our website and also on the phone. Your information could make all the difference."
Information passed directly to police will not qualify for a reward.
Only information passed directly to Crimestopper using an online form anonymously, or via Fearless.org for young people, or by calling the UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 will qualify.
