NORTH Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to find Lancashire man Joe Ashley Shepherd, 32, who is wanted in connection with a stolen vehicle in Cowling.

His last known address was in Barnoldswick. He also has connections to Colne, Barrowford, Nelson, Burnley, Bolton and Failsworth areas.

Officers need to speak to him about an investigation into a stolen vehicle in the Cowling area.

Despite repeated attempts to locate him, he remains wanted.

Anyone who has seen him recently or knows where he is now is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 01904 618691 and pass information to the Force Control Room.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org

The reference number is 12190183480.