Where is Clifford Church wanted?

Clifford Church is wanted by police in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in connection with a rape investigation and for breaching his probation conditions.

Where has Clifford Church been spotted?

Police believe Clifford Church is now in Leeds and is using buses and trains to travel around the city. He also has connections to York, Durham, and the Cleveland area.

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Police Hunt for Tattooed Suspect Wanted in Harrogate Rape Case

Q: What are the distinctive tattoos of Clifford Church?

Clifford Church has several distinctive tattoos, including Newcastle United logos on his left arm, as well as tributes to the band UB40, a love heart, a cross near his wrist, and dotted lines across his left wrist and right arm. He also has a ship and web tattoo across his right wrist.

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Summary

Clifford Church, 62, wanted for breaching probation and rape investigation
Distinctive tattoos on his left arm, right wrist, and other body parts
Spotted in Leeds, also has connections to York, Durham, and Cleveland

Police Hunt for Tattooed Suspect Wanted in Harrogate Rape Case

On August 20, 2025, police in North Yorkshire are continuing their search for Clifford Church, a 62-year-old man wanted in connection with a rape investigation and for breaching his probation conditions. Church was last seen in Leeds, where authorities believe he has been using buses and trains to travel around the city.

Detectives have released security camera stills and details about Church's distinctive tattoos in an effort to locate him. These include Newcastle United logos on his left arm, as well as tributes to the band UB40, a love heart, a cross near his wrist, and dotted lines across his left wrist and right arm. He also has a ship and web tattoo across his right wrist.

Church has connections to the York, Durham, and Cleveland areas, in addition to Harrogate, where the alleged sexual assault took place on August 7. Police have warned that anyone found to be harboring the wanted man could face criminal charges themselves.

Authorities are urging the public, as well as bus, taxi, and train operators, to contact them immediately if they have any information about Church's current whereabouts. The search for the 62-year-old suspect has now entered its second week.

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