Many York residents have seen a large police presence by the outer ring road for the last two days.
Officers have been searching the undergrowth next to the A1237 near Earswick, Huntington and Haxby. Today they closed access to a cycle path between the Haxby and New Earswick junctions.
They have also been scouring areas of Naburn Lock, and parts of Selby.
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Today, North Yorkshire Police explained what it is they have been looking for.
A force spokesperson said: “York residents can be reassured that police searches and enquiries during the past two days have not led to any cause for concern.
“It is related to a high-risk missing person case which was reported to North Yorkshire Police by Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service on Tuesday (29 June).
“Adam Mark , a 45-year-old convicted sex offender, had removed a security tag which is in breach of his prison release licence.
“He was located and detained by officers near Earswick overnight.”
Police believe Mark was travelling on a bicycle throughout Tuesday.
As a result of breaching his prison release licence, he is now in the process of being recalled to prison away from York.
Police are appealing for people to come forward who may have been approached by Adam Mark since Friday 25 June 2021.
If you can help, please call North Yorkshire Police – details below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1 and ask for Force Control Room
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12210149328