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New image released in hunt for Harrogate rape suspect who has links to York

Sun 10 Aug, 2025 by YorkMix

Clifford Ian Church and the CCTV image of him

Filed Under: Crime, News

Police hunting for a Harrogate man in connection with a rape investigation have issued a CCTV image of him.

As YorkMix reported on Friday night, officers are searching for Clifford Ian Church, 62, of Harrogate.

He’s wanted over an ongoing rape investigation in the town, as well as for breaching his probation conditions.

Police believe Church is still in Harrogate but he also has links to York, Leeds, Cleveland and Durham.

This evening (Sunday), they released a further photo of him showing the clothing he was wearing shortly after the incident was reported.

The CCTV

Church is believed to be carrying a rucksack, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black trainers.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate him and these are continuing.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen Church or knows where he is now, to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“If you see him, or have any information about his current whereabouts, please call North Yorkshire Police immediately on 999.”

Other information can be passed on by calling 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or make a report via their website.

Please quote reference number 12250147354


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