CCTV footage and mugshots of suspects are helping the public to solve crime via Crimestoppers' new "Most Wanted" website.

Sponsored by home security manufacturer Micromark, www.mostwanted-uk.org is the first UK national and local appeals website where the police can post appeals to the public about the most wanted crime suspects in the country.

The site was developed because there has previously been no single place for the police to continuously share information with the public about wanted criminals. The Crimestoppers charity was able to meet this need by developing a complete online facility for the public to view suspects the police are looking for.

Police forces are able to post appeals and update information themselves. Any force can sign up to Most Wanted at no cost - they only have to ensure they have the correct protocols in place before they post appeals.

On the site, which Crimestoppers describes as "secure and trusted", people can not only view photos and read descriptions of suspects, they can also watch CCTV footage.

They will be able to view picture of the 'Most Wanted' in their local community and take action if they recognise any of the individuals listed. Visitors can search by area or carry out a detailed search with information such as hair and eye colour.

Detective Superintendent Sean Cunningham from the Met Police said: "Crimestoppers' Most Wanted site provides the opportunity for the public and police to work together in a unique way. It will help all UK police forces to find named individuals as well as identifying unknown wanted individuals. Having this as a source of information on wanted criminals will make it easier for the public to assist police and contribute to making their communities safer."

Crimestoppers CEO Mick Laurie said: "We encourage people to call the police if they recognise anyone on the website, but if they wish to remain anonymous they can call Crimestoppers or submit information through a secure website form. This will be the first time that Crimestoppers is able to receive information about crime via the internet, guaranteeing respondents their anonymity."

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