Here's why police officers are on the hunt for this wanted Sunderland man

Christopher Lee Ball also has links to the Blyth area.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Extensive police enquiries are ongoing to locate 41-year-old Ball, who is understood to be actively evading arrest.

“Members of the public are reminded that harbouring a wanted person is an offence and those involved could face prosecution.”

Anyone who knows where Ball may be should send Northumbria Police a message on social media or via the report it form on their website.

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You can also call 101 and for all correspondence quote crime reference number 146977D/25.