Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched a public appeal to trace a man believed to have links to the Bury area. The force has issued a custody photograph as part of efforts to locate Sammie Ahmed, who is wanted on recall to prison and in connection with additional alleged offences.
What the police say
A GMP statement asking for assistance states that enquiries are ongoing to establish Mr Ahmed’s whereabouts. Officers are urging anyone who recognises him or who can help with information to come forward as a matter of urgency.
“WANTED: Can you help us locate Sammie Ahmed, who is wanted on recall to prison and other offences?”
The force has highlighted that Mr Ahmed has links to the Bury area of Greater Manchester, though no further detail about those links or the nature of the additional offences has been published in the appeal. No addresses or known frequent locations were provided in the public release.
How residents can respond
Members of the public who believe they can assist are asked to contact GMP directly or to provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers. The police have provided two contact numbers for the public to use.
- GMP contact numbers: 0161 856 8079 / 0161 856 8181
- Crimestoppers (anonymous): 0800 555 111
| Contact method | Number |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Police | 0161 856 8079 / 0161 856 8181 |
| Crimestoppers (anonymous) | 0800 555 111 |
GMP’s decision to publish a custody image underlines the priority attached to locating Mr Ahmed and closing the recall process. Such recalls are typically issued when the release conditions for a prisoner are judged to have been breached, or where further offending has come to light; the force statement confirms he is wanted both on recall and in relation to other matters.
Local impact and context
For residents in Bury, appeals of this kind serve two principal purposes: they assist police investigations by widening the pool of people who might recognise the individual, and they keep communities informed about policing activity in their area. While authorities have not signalled an elevated threat to public safety, the request for public help indicates ongoing enquiries that rely on local knowledge.
Anyone with sightings, CCTV, dashcam footage or other information that could assist the police is encouraged to get in touch. Those who prefer to remain anonymous are reminded that Crimestoppers provides a confidential route to pass on information without revealing identity.
InfoRadar will publish updates if GMP issues further information or confirms Mr Ahmed’s arrest.
