A man is on the run in the North East after evading arrest from the police following several offences - including theft and making off without payment. 

Northumbria Police are appealing to trace Jordan Pollard, 26, who knows he is wanted and is evading arrest from officers of the police force.

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He is wanted in connection with a string of offences, including theft of a motor vehicle, making off without payment and failing to respond to police bail.

Northumbria Police are currently carrying out searches in the Ashington and Bedlington areas, but he could be anywhere across the North East, according to the police force.

Jordan, or anyone who believes they have seen him should call 101 or use the 'Tell us Something' page on the Northumbria Police website - quoting crime reference 23/005489.

Or alternatively, you can report via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.