Police appeal to trace wanted man in connection with incident in Derbyshire town

Police have launched an appeal to trace a wanted man in connection with an incident in a Derbyshire town.

Derbyshire Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Matthew Fretwell, who is wanted in connection with a burglary in Ilkeston on Wednesday, October 21.

A force spokesperson said: “Despite extensive enquiries, officers have been unable to locate the 45-year-old, who is of no fixed abode - but has links to Ilkeston and Long Eaton.”

Anyone who has seen him, or has information concerning his whereabouts, should contact the force using one of the methods below - quoting reference number 26*639239:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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