Crimestoppers has offered a £10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of one of Britain’s most wanted men. Kevin Parle, aged 45, has been on the run since 2005 after Merseyside Police suspected him of two murders more than 20 years ago.
There have been reports of Parle in Spain, Australia and Dubai, but there haven’t been any confirmed sightings or substantial leads. The Liverpool native is suspected of shooting 16-year-old Liam Kelly in 2004 and Lucy Hargreaves, 22, a year later. Mr Kelly died at the scene on June 19, 2004, when he was shot in the chest and arm in Dingle, Liverpool, as he tried to run away and get inside a property.
Ms Hargreaves had been sleeping on her sofa at home when three men burst into the property in Walton, Liverpool, on August 3, 2005, and shot her.
The attackers then set fire to her home, leaving Ms Hargreaves’ partner and two-year-old daughter having to escape through a window to safety.
Earlier this month, Ms Hargreaves’ family issued a new appeal to achieve justice for her daughter. The appeal claimed that “a number of people were contacted by males using a phone that was stolen, along with a vehicle used in Lucy’s murder”.
It added: “The people who received those calls, along with others, could have information which could be crucial in achieving justice for Lucy, her parents, sister, children and all her extended family and friends. We appeal directly to them to please come forward. Now is the time.”
As part of investigations, police arrested 21 people, but so far no one has been convicted. Merseyside Police said there have been no recent developments in the case, reported the BBC.
Crimestoppers, a charity that allows people to report crime anonymously, described Parle as about 6ft 5in tall (195cm) with red hair and a stocky build. A previous report added that he goes by the nickname Hemp.
Gary Murray, from Crimestoppers, said: “We know there are people who may know where Kevin Parle is. It’s time to do the right thing.
“Our guarantee of anonymity means you will never be identified by anyone, and your information could help bring justice and solace to those who have suffered for the last 20 years.”
People with information on Parle have been urged to call the anonymous number free on 0800 555 111.
