Kirkby man wanted by police in connection with shoplifting offences

Ryan Monte, of Manor Crescent, Kirkby, is currently wanted for 13 separate acquisitive crime offences – mostly in Wollaton.

Simon Spencer, meanwhile, has been linked to a series of shoplifting offences across Nottingham.

Monte has been identified as a suspect in several shop thefts, a robbery and a commercial burglary.

All have happened since November, with the same Lambourne Drive-based shop targeted on multiple occasions.

Officers are now trying to track down Monte, 38. He is believed to also have links to the Hucknall area.

Spencer, of Beauvale Road, The Meadows, is also wanted by police in connection with a separate retail crime spree.

The 50-year-old has been outstanding for several months, with officers identifying him as a suspect in 12 shop thefts.

Six separate stores were targeted during the theft series, with each offence taking place between last August and the end of January.

Inspector Gordon Fenwick, Neighbourhood Inspector for the City West, said: “We’re in the process of investigating each of these acquisitive crime offences.

“Our team has identified Ryan Monte and Simon Spencer as suspects in these two separate retail crime sprees – most of which relate to shoplifting.

“The public can assist us in tracking both these men down by sharing any piece of information they may have about their whereabouts.

“We’d also urge both to make themselves known to us, so that they can answer our questions and potentially rule themselves out of our ongoing inquiries.”

Any information can be shared directly with the police by calling 101, while Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously via 0800 555 111.