Dale Poppleton was spotted in a Home Bargains store earlier today
Leeds residents were alarmed when police were "flying around" the city centre earlier today in a hunt for a wanted Bradford man.
"Police are in Home Bargains and staff are outside unable to go in," one eyewitness said. "I've just seen them all near the train station," another added.The force have now confirmed an extensive search was conducted after Dale Poppleton from Bradford was spotted in the city. The 41-year-old is wanted in connection with a serious offence.
Officers would like members of the public to report if they see Poppleton, but are asked not to approach him. In an updated statement, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police have renewed their appeal for a wanted man after a reliable sighting sparked a major search in Leeds city centre today.
"Armed officers, supported by a National Police Air Service helicopter, were deployed to the vicinity of Leeds train station following the sighting. Despite an extensive search of the surrounding area, he was not located.
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