Blackburn man wanted by Lancashire Police after being handed three year sentence for burglary

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Blackburn man after he was convicted of burglary.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 4th Dec 2023, 13:42 GMT
Updated 4th Dec 2023, 13:42 GMT
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Karl Atkinson was given a three-year sentence in his absence by a judge at Preston Crown Court last month.

Lancashire Police said they have carried out “numerous enquiries” to find him and they are now asking for the public’s help.

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The 32-year-old is described as 5ft 9ins tall and of slim build.

Karl Atkinson was given a three-year sentence in his absence after being convicted of burglary (Credit: Lancashire Police)Karl Atkinson was given a three-year sentence in his absence after being convicted of burglary (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Karl Atkinson was given a three-year sentence in his absence after being convicted of burglary (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Atkinson has links to Hyndburn, particularly Accrington.

The public have been urged to call 999 for immediate sightings of Atkinson.

If you have any other information about his whereabouts, call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log number 1191 of April 23.