Reward of £5k offered in search for wanted man

Aaron Bailey, 38, from Hastings, is wanted by police investigating a robbery in Epsom

A reward of up to £5,000 is being offered for information about the whereabouts of a man wanted by police investigating a robbery in Epsom.

The cash is being offered by charity Crimestoppers for information that directly leads to the arrest and charge of Aaron Bailey, 38, from Hastings.

Mr Bailey is described by police as about 5ft 10in tall (177cm), with short black hair and a black beard.

Surrey Police said he had connections to Clapham, Crystal Palace, Brixton and the Old Kent road area in south London, as well as Hastings.

Det Sgt Lee Marks said "a number of enquiries" had already been carried out to find Mr Bailey and the force was continuing to search for him.

Mick Duthie, director of operations at Crimestoppers, appealed to members of the public who were reluctant to speak to law enforcement to use the charity which guarantees anonymity.

"Your information could make all the difference and you’ll be helping to keep people and communities safe," he said.

Those with information can contact Surrey Police via its website, quoting reference number 45240042058 or call Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.

The reward is available until 27 December.