Detectives searching for a wanted man believe that he may be in or around the area of Moreton in Dorset – with officers reminding the public not to approach the man, but immediately call 999.
David Chadwick, 58 and of Weymouth, was recently released from prison, having been convicted of sexual offences against children in 2013. After breaching his license conditions on Wednesday 10 February 2016 he is now wanted by the police.
Detective Inspector Richard Dixey said: “We now know that David Chadwick travelled by train from Weymouth to Moreton, near Dorchester, on Wednesday afternoon. We believe that he arrived in Moreton at around 12.40pm.
“We also understand that Chadwick purchased a sleeping bag on the same day and so it is possible that he is sleeping in outbuildings within the area.
“Officers have already conducted extensive house-to-house enquiries within the Moreton area and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone who sees David Chadwick should not approach him, as he presents a risk to the public, but immediately contact Dorset Police on 999.
“There may be various reasons why he has not complied with his licence conditions and I appeal to him directly to make contact with police at the earliest opportunity.”
David Chadwick is described as white, of medium build, around five feet ten inches tall, with short grey hair and a small scar on his left cheek.
When last seen he was wearing a dark coloured, fleece style, jacket and glasses. He was also carrying A4 paperwork – believed to be an Ordnance Survey map.
DI Dixey continued: “I’d like to assure members of the public that officers are making every effort to find this man as soon as possible.
“I’d also like to remind members of the public that all calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence.”
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of David Chadwick should call Dorset Police on 999.