North East criminal Mark Maholem avoiding arrest in Tyneside

Northumbria Police are appealing to the public for help in locating 36-year-old Mark Maholem. 

He is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary is known to have connections in both North Tyneside and Newcastle and is understood to be actively evading arrest. 

Mark Maholem, 36, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary and is believed to be evading arrest (Image: Northumbria Police) Extensive regional searches have been underway, and officers are urging anyone with information on Maholem's whereabouts to come forward. 

Northumbria Police also remind the public that harbouring a wanted person is a criminal offence, and individuals involved may face prosecution. 

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A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Maholem, or anyone who believes they have seen him, is asked to contact police as soon as possible using the ‘Report’ page on the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting the reference 118866X/24."