DETECTIVES in the North-East have turned to the Internet to try to find people they want to interview in connection with a range of crimes.

Pictures of nine men and one woman who police believe can help them with inquiries can now be seen worldwide on the Northumbria Police website - www.northumbria. police.uk

All efforts to find the ten have so far been fruitless, but officers think the Internet brings a fresh opportunity to trace them.

The incidents which police wish to discuss with them happened in parts of the Northumbria area during the past two-and-a-half years.

None of the ten is thought to be dangerous but officers suggest they are not approached.

Anyone who has any information concerning their whereabouts is asked to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or fill in the form available online.