£5,000 reward offered to find man after alleged rape and assault
A charity is offering a £5,000 reward for information that helps locate a man police officers want to speak to in connection with an alleged rape and assault.
West Midlands Police are searching for Adrian Lewicki, 31, who reported to police that a woman was raped and assaulted in a flat in Nuneaton on the night of June 14.
It is believed to have connections with various parts of England, including Nuneaton and Coventry, as well as Morecambe in Lancashire.
Crimestoppers, a charity which operates independently of the police, is now offering a £5,000 reward to anyone who can provide information that can help trace his whereabouts.
All calls to Crimestoppers are free, completely anonymous and not recorded.
Alan Edwards, Crimestoppers regional manager for the West Midlands, said: “We understand that speaking out can feel like a big step, especially in situations like these.
“That’s why Crimemestoppers exists – to give people a safe and secure way to share what they know without having to give their names or speak to the police.
“Someone out there may have seen or heard something that could help locate Adrian Lewicki.
“No piece of information is too small and your voice can make a real difference. Our philanthropy is all about helping keep people safe.”
West Midlands Police has also this week launched a new initiative called ‘Operation Advance’ which will see high-visibility patrols carried out in Coventry.
The aim is to combat criminal activity affecting a specific area and will involve specialist officers from traffic, canine and mounted units investigating vehicle crime and road safety offences.
Chief Inspector Paul Joyce, commanding officer at Coventry, said: “Our teams have been busy planning for Operation Advance and we should see some excellent, high-impact results.
“Operations like this rely on the public telling us where and when crime and anti-social behavior is taking place.
“This helps us plan our work and take direct action sooner across Coventry.”
