england/north-west/england/north-west/lancashire/”>lancashire/”>Lancashire Police are urgently hunting Stephen Pennington, a convicted child rapist and high-risk sex offender, who has breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
On the Run: Known To Use Aliases and Considered Dangerous
Pennington, 37, is being tracked by the Management of Sexual or Violent Offenders (MOSOVO) team. Officers warn he poses a serious risk to women and children.
He was originally jailed in 2009 for child rape and again locked up in 2024 for multiple breaches, including ignoring SHPO rules and notification duties.
What You Need to Know: Description and Warnings
- Age: 37
- Height: 5ft 10
- Aliases: Steven Cayzer, Stuart Rigby
- Distinguishing Features: Tattoos on neck, hand, and body; deformed toes that Turnturn outwards
- Known Links: scotland/scotland/”>scotland/blackburn-scotland/”>blackburn/”>blackburn-scotland/”>blackburn/”>Blackburn, Blackpool, Wigan areas
Police urge the public not to approach Pennington. If spotted, call 999 immediately and quote the investigation number.
How To Report
For urgent sightings: Dial 999 and give details.
For non-urgent tips, email [email protected] or call 01254 353 246.
Lancashire Police thank the public for their ongoing support in Keepingkeeping communities safe.
Originally published on UKNIP