West Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent appeal for public assistance in locating Darren Inkpen, 55, who is wanted for failing to comply with the legal notification requirements of the Sex Offenders’ Register. Inkpen, a registered sex offender, was released from prison on 13 November 2025 and has since vanished, triggering an extensive search across multiple counties.
The court heard that upon his release, Inkpen was required to reside at a designated hotel in Leeds. However, he failed to register an address as mandated by law and subsequently was unable to attend a scheduled appointment with the Probation Service. His failure to maintain contact with authorities constitutes a serious breach of the conditions designed to manage high-risk offenders in the community.
Connections and Descriptions
While West Yorkshire Police are leading the search, Inkpen is known to have significant connections to the South East of England. Officers believe he may have travelled to the following locations:
- Broadstairs, Kent
- Newhaven, Sussex
Police have released two photographs of Inkpen—one recent and one slightly older—to help the public identify him. Members of the community are urged not to approach him but to report any sightings immediately.
Can You Help?
If you have any information regarding the current whereabouts of Darren Inkpen, please get in touch with the authorities using the following details:
- Phone: Call 101
- Online: Use the West Yorkshire Police LiveChat
- Reference: Quote crime reference number 13250661376
- Anonymous: Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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