Wanted man who sparked search appeal by police is in custody

A man has been traced after police issued an appeal for the public to help track him down.
Northumbria Police has confirmed Alan Adamson has been found following its appeal for help.Northumbria Police has confirmed Alan Adamson has been found following its appeal for help.
Northumbria Police has confirmed Alan Adamson has been found following its appeal for help.

Northumbria Police published a plea on Friday, December 13, asking people to get in touch if they had seen Alan Adamson, from Hetton.

They said they were keen to locate the 26-year-old as it investigated the theft of a motor vehicle on Edward Street in the village, which was reported on Monday, November 25.

The force confirmed today, Tuesday, December 24, he was in custody.