Police search for man in Isle of Wight rape investigation

Summarised from IW County Press's report · Updated 4 Nov, 17:58 · Archive

Police are seeking Michael Gower-Crane, 26, in connection with a rape reported in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight.

Police are appealing for help to locate Michael Gower-Crane, 26, who is wanted in connection with a rape investigation on the Isle of Wight. He is being sought by officers investigating a rape reported at an address in Freshwater.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said a number of enquiries have been carried out to find the suspect. Officers have warned that anyone found to be deliberately harbouring him or obstructing attempts to locate him could be committing an offence and may be liable for arrest.

Anyone who has seen the suspect or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44260530778. Information can also be submitted online via the constabulary's website or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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• Police appeal to find man wanted in rape investigationPolice appeal for information to locate Michael Gower-Crane, 26, wanted over a rape investigation in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. Contact police on 101.IW County Press · 4 Nov, 16:04

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