POLICE are on the hunt for nine people across Dorset wanted for a variety of crimes, including trafficking in controlled drugs and the theft of a motor vehicle.

Dorset Police has released a list of the nine most wanted people across the county and have appealed for the public’s help in finding them.

Michael Appleton

Bournemouth Echo:

Michael Appleton is wanted by the force for trafficking in controlled class A drugs. The crime took placer in Madeira Road, Bournemouth.

He is described as male, aged between 25 and 30 and approximately five feet 10 inches tall.

Appleton is of medium build with dark hair, no facial hair and is white European.

Steven Leslie Nichol

Bournemouth Echo:

Steven Leslie Nichol is wanted for the theft of two high value electronic devices from a warehouse he was an employee at.

The crime also took place in Madeira Road, Bournemouth, and Leslie also failed to attend crown court.

He is described as male, aged between 35 and 40 and approximately six feet tall.

He is slim, with brown, straight hair and is unshaven and white European.

Claudio De Almeida Cardoso

Bournemouth Echo:

Claudio De Almeida Cardoso is wanted for dangerous driving in Old Christchurch Road.

He is male, aged between 30 and 35 and approximately 5 feet eight inches tall.

He is described as slim, with black, straight hair, a goatee and white European.

Natalie Lara Collins

Natalie Lara Collins failed to attend court twice for two separate offences and is now wanted by Dorset Police.

She was due to attend court for common assault and criminal damage and threatening behaviour, however failed to attend and a warrant has now been issued for her arrest,

Collins is described as female, aged 30 to 35, approximately five feet six inches tall with a medium build and straight brown hair. She is white European.

Martin Owen

Martin Owen has been recalled to prison after displaying poor behaviour and failing to attend appointments with his supervising officer.

He is male, aged between 25 and 30, of slim build, with brown, straight hair.

He is unshaven and white European.

Samuel Shannon

Samuel Shannon has been recalled to prison after failing to reside at his approved address in Weymouth.

He is male, aged between 20 and 25, approximately five feet 10 inches tall and of slim build.

He has straight brown hair, a beard and is white European.

Carly Elaine Tilsed

Carly Elaine Tilsed was due to attend court for failing to provide a specimen, however police are now on the hunt after she failed to appear.

She is female, aged between 20 and 25, approximately five feet six inches and of slim build.

She has brown, straight hair and is white European.