The man pictured here has been added to the list of South Yorkshire’s most wanted.
Mohammed Ismail is the latest individual to be circulated as wanted by South Yorkshire Police.
The force says an allegation of rape was made against him in Rotherham, and he is wanted after failing to appear at court.
He joins 15 others on South Yorkshire’s ‘most wanted’ list.
Each person on the list is currently evading police - some for a number of years.
All of them are believed to hold vital information about incidents which could help cops crack cases.
Their names and photographs have been published by South Yorkshire Police, along with details of the offences officers want to speak to them about.
Some of those in the ‘wost wanted’ list have been evading arrest for years, including Ahmed Farrah, who is wanted in connection with the murder of a young man in Sheffield in 2018.
To date, nobody has been charged over the murder, leaving the victim’s family in turmoil.
Where possible, crime reference numbers are included within the picture caption.
Anyone with information about any of the wanted men should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
You can also access South Yorkshire Police's online portal here: www.southyorks.police.uk/contact-us/report-something/
13. WANTED: John Eric Wells
Officers in South Yorkshire Police's Major Crime team are asking for your help to find wanted man John Eric Wells. Wells is also believed to go by the names Howard Walmsley and Howard Hemmings. Posting on September 19, 2019, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The 61-year-old, who is originally from South Yorkshire, is wanted in connection with three high value romance frauds, during which three victims lost money totalling more than £400,000. "The offences are reported to have taken place from September 2014 onwards. The victims lived in locations across the UK including Doncaster, Sussex and London. "Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Wells recently, or has information which may help officers with their enquiries. It is possible Wells is currently living outside the UK." | SYP
14. WANTED: Mohammed Anwaar
Mohammed Anwaar, who is wanted for failing to appear at court. Posting on October 24, 2018, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Anwaar, 29, from Sheffield, was due to appear before Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday 17 October for trial, charged with two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, two counts of money laundering, possession of cannabis and possession of a firearm." Detective Constable Messina, said: “Anwaar is fully aware that he is now wanted by police and that he is potentially facing a stint behind bars. It is absolutely essential that we hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Anwaar recently and I’d urge people who do have information as to his whereabouts to get in touch with us. “He has links to Sheffield, Birmingham, Manchester and Derbyshire. “If you see him, please do not approach him but instead call 999 straight away. Any further information can be passed to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting incident number 251 of 23 October 2018." | SYP
15. WANTED: Ahmed Farrah
Detectives investigating the murder of 21-year-old Kavan Brissett are appealing to find the man pictured. Posting on Uploaded on September 5, 2018, a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Ahmed Farrah, 29, who is also known as Reggie, is wanted in connection to Mr Brissett’s murder, as the investigation progresses. "Mr Brissett was stabbed once in the chest on Tuesday 14 August, near to Langsett Walk, Sheffield. He died in hospital four days later on Saturday 18 August as a result of his injuries. Detective Chief Inspector Jude Ashmore, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “Efforts to find and arrest Farrah, who is known to frequent the Broomhall area of Sheffield, have been ongoing but so far we haven’t been able to locate him. “I’d now like to ask for your help – if you know where he is, or have seen or spoken to him recently, then please contact us. If you do see him, do not approach him but instead call 999 straight away. “I’d also like to remind anyone who is letting Farrah stay with them, or helping him to evade arrest by any means, that you are committing a criminal offence which could result in prosecution. “Farrah knows he is wanted and is deliberately avoiding police and I’d ask anyone who has any information, and Farrah himself, to think about Kavan’s family and the pain they are suffering. Do the right thing and contact police.” If you see Farrah, please call 999. If you have any other information as to where he might be, please call either 101 or the incident room to speak to detectives directly on 01709 443507. | SYP
16. Mohammed Ismail: WANTED for failing to appear in court following alleged rape
Mohammed Ismail, 39, from Birmingham, is wanted for failing to appear at court following a reported rape in Rotherham in 2024. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said on September 9, 2026: "Officers investigated the rape and Ismail was charged, and he was due to appear in court on 2 June 2026. "Ismail failed to appear and enquiries to locate him have been ongoing. A warrant for his arrest is now active, and we are asking for your help to find him. "Ismail is described as a Black man, around 6ft tall and of a slim build. "He is known to frequent the Rockingham Street area of Sheffield and has links to Birmingham." If you have any information about Ismail’s whereabouts, please get in touch with us on 101, quoting investigation number 14/78438/24 | SYP