West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for information to locate a 19-year-old wanted on recall to prison and suspected of assaulting a police officer. Romar Duffus is the subject of a public appeal after officers shared his mugshot on social media, urging anyone who sees him to call 999 immediately.
Wanted for Assault and Recall to Prison
The teenager is wanted on suspicion of assaulting an officer, according to the force. He will be taken back to prison once located. The appeal was posted on the Birmingham Police Facebook page on Saturday, June 27, asking the public for help in tracing Duffus.
Public Urged to Call 999
Officers have asked members of the public to call 999 immediately if they spot Duffus, quoting crime reference number 20/17428/26. The force has not disclosed further details about the alleged assault or the original offence leading to his recall to prison.
In the appeal, officers said: "Have you seen Romar Duffus? The 19-year-old is wanted on suspicion of assaulting an officer and on recall to prison. If you see him call 999 immediately quoting crime reference number 20/17428/26."
Background of the Case
Romar Duffus was previously in prison but was released, and his recall to prison indicates a breach of license conditions or a further offence. The assault on an officer is a serious allegation, and police are treating the search as a priority.
West Midlands Police have not released a description of Duffus beyond his mugshot, but they are relying on public vigilance to help locate him. Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.
