Thursday 11 November 2010

Police use 'YouTube' in hunt for criminals

The National Police have released images on 'YouTube' of their most-wanted criminals (not terrorists), including the two gunmen responsible for the robbery of a bank in Cambrils on 25th October that left one employee dead.

Via 'YouTube' the police are asking for cooperation from members of the public who might have seen these criminals, or have information relevant to their capture.

Through its channel, the police have posted pictures of the individuals who are wanted by the Spanish or foreign police, and who have arrest warrants out on them for murder, torture, drug trafficking, paedophilia, theft, fraud or crimes against humanity.

Such a simple idea, but one that maybe successful, due to the amount of people that search “YouTube”.

Internet users can see the faces of individuals like

Rafael Bueno Latorre, (55) who is charged with four murders and more than eight robberies with intimidation, and has managed to escape justice on three occasions, most recently in 1984, he escaped from the Alcalá-Meco prison (Madrid) after pointing a fake pistols at prison warders.

Daren Michael Elarmo, (41) from UK, who moved to California in 2004, where he committed kidnapping and sexual assault of minors. He has worked as a real estate valuer, helicopter pilot and network administrator, and police researchers believe that he may currently reside in Spain.

Ioan Clamparu, of Romanian origin, is accused of being the ringleader human trafficking network between 2000 and 2004, and could have forced over a hundred Romanian women into prostitution in Spain. He also goes by the name of Robert Wieciorkiewicz.

Zamolskis Romas, alias "Zamas", (30) from Lithuania, is accused of two murders as well as illegal possession of weapons. Police warn that he changes his image frequently and could be in any European country.

Christopher Guest More, (33) from UK, is wanted for the murder of a man in a country house in Cheshire in June 2003. He committed the crime with several others, who have all been detained, and police suspect he may be hiding in Spain or Malta.

Citizens can provide any information about the criminals by calling 091, any police station or the Fugitive Location group - 915 822 510 - or by e-mail: fugitivos@policia.es.

Adapted from an original “Think Spain” article.

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