HOTEL staff have been put on the alert after it was revealed that wanted man Simon Keith Wilson could be staying at a guest house or B and B in North Yorkshire.

The 27-year-old, from Scarborough, is thought to be currently staying in the Harrogate or Wetherby area.

Wilson, who was released from prison in January after being sentenced to 13 months for theft, is wanted for breaching the terms of his release license.

He goes by several different aliases, including Ian Docherty, A McDonald, Stephen Petit, Mike Sheldon, John Stevenson, Michael Strike and Ian Wilson.

Anyone who can help is urged to contact police on 0845 6060 247 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.