BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow helps police hunt for sex offender with links to Lancashire

A 29-year-old man is wanted by police after breaching the terms of his sex offenders licence.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 18th Sep 2019, 11:42 BST
Updated 18th Sep 2019, 12:42 BST
Cristian Abu-Shaer, 29, is wanted on suspicion of breaching the terms of his sex offenders licenceCristian Abu-Shaer, 29, is wanted on suspicion of breaching the terms of his sex offenders licence
Cristian Abu-Shaer, 29, is wanted on suspicion of breaching the terms of his sex offenders licence

Officers are requesting the public’s help in locating 29-year-old Cristian Abu-Shaer, following an appeal on the BBC's Crimewatch Roadshow yesterday (September 17).

Abu-Shaer, a former chef at a hotel in the Lake District, has links to to Windermere in South Cumbria, Lancashire and Manchester.

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But police said the convicted sex offender, who has a Spanish accent, is known to work at different locations around the UK.

Cristian Abu-Shaer, 29, is wanted on suspicion of breaching the terms of his sex offenders licenceCristian Abu-Shaer, 29, is wanted on suspicion of breaching the terms of his sex offenders licence
Cristian Abu-Shaer, 29, is wanted on suspicion of breaching the terms of his sex offenders licence

He was sentenced for a sexual assault and placed on the sex offenders register, but has failed to comply with the conditions and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101.

Alternatively, if you prefer to remain 100% anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.