Police hunt for convicted sex offender – public warns against approaching him

Convicted sex offender Daniel Joslin is known for using a number of aliases and police have warned the public not to approach him but to call 999 immediately

Police searching for a convicted sex offender targeting young women and girls have warned the public not to approach him.

Officials are trying to locate 40-year-old Daniel Joslin, who is wanted for failing to comply with a registered sex offender notification after his release from prison in May.

It is considered a risk for young women and girls.

He was last believed to be near St Marie’s Catholic Church, Oak Street, Rugby, around 7.30am on Wednesday 25 May and was also seen in and around Rugby train station.

The suspect is a white male, 6ft 1in tall with a slim build; He is known to use a number of aliases.

It has previously targeted young women and girls and is considered a risk to both.

A Met Police spokesman said: “If Joslin is seen do not approach him but call 999 immediately.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote EWMS 02RC/864258 or 02CW/864258

“To provide information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.”