POLICE have been on the hunt for nine people across Dorset wanted for a variety of crimes, including trafficking in controlled drugs and the theft of a motor vehicle.

Since issuing the appeal yesterday, two of the original nine have now been located.

Dorset Police has released a list of the most wanted people across the county and have appealed for the public’s help in finding them.

Michael Appleton

Dorset Echo:

Michael Appleton is wanted by the force for trafficking in controlled class A drugs. The crime took placer in Madeira Road, Bournemouth.

He is described as male, aged between 25 and 30 and approximately five feet 10 inches tall.

Appleton is of medium build with dark hair, no facial hair and is white European.

Steven Leslie Nichol

Dorset Echo:

Steven Leslie Nichol is wanted for the theft of two high value electronic devices from a warehouse he was an employee at.

The crime also took place in Madeira Road, Bournemouth, and Leslie also failed to attend crown court.

He is described as male, aged between 35 and 40 and approximately six feet tall.

He is slim, with brown, straight hair and is unshaven and white European.

Claudio De Almeida Cardoso

Dorset Echo:

Claudio De Almeida Cardoso is wanted for dangerous driving in Old Christchurch Road.

He is male, aged between 30 and 35 and approximately 5 feet eight inches tall.

He is described as slim, with black, straight hair, a goatee and white European.

Martin Owen

Dorset Echo:

Martin Owen has been recalled to prison after displaying poor behaviour and failing to attend appointments with his supervising officer.

He is male, aged between 25 and 30, of slim build, with brown, straight hair.

He is unshaven and white European.

George Berry

Dorset Echo:

George Berry was due to attend court for a none dwelling burglary and the theft of a motor vehicle.

However, a warrant has been issued for his arrest after he failed to appear.

Berry is male, aged 25 to 30, approximately six feet tall, of medium build with straight brown hair.

He has a beard and is white European.

Samuel Shannon

Dorset Echo:

Samuel Shannon has been recalled to prison after failing to reside at his approved address in Weymouth.

He is male, aged between 20 and 25, approximately five feet 10 inches tall and of slim build.

He has straight brown hair, a beard and is white European.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: “Can you help find any of our latest wanted faces? If you have information on the whereabouts of these individuals, you can stay anonymous by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on freephone 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form.”