POLICE launched a Valentine's Day appeal to find four wanted men "who are playing hard to get".

The four men are being sought across Sussex in relation to various crimes including burglary and drug driving.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Despite organising romantic dates at court, three of these men stood us up.

"The fourth broke our hearts - and the terms of his release licence."

The Argus: James Maloney

Police are offering a £500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of wanted man James Maloney.

Maloney, 30, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for burglary and released in November 2020.

He is now being sought by police for breaching the terms of his release licence.

He is believed to be in the Hastings area.

Anyone who sees him or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1293 of 13/08.

The Argus: Giorgios Politakis

Officers are also searching for Christopher Nolan, who is wanted for failing to appear at court.

Nolan, 32, was charged with four counts of possession with intent to supply a class B drug and one count of producing a class B drug (cannabis).

He was due to appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court on August 11, 2020, but failed to attend. As a result, a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Nolan is known to have links to Surrey and previously lived in the Tangmere area of Sussex.

Anyone who sees him or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 47190188174.

The Argus: Gary Jennings

Gary Jennings, 49, failing to attend Lewes Crown Court on July 6, 2020, to face four charges of fraud by false representation and one charge of concealing/ disguising/ converting/ transferring/ removing criminal property.

The offences are alleged to have taken place at a business near Gatwick Airport.

He is also sought for questioning in relation to a number of frauds in Cheshire.

Jennings was previously known to live in Barnham and before that, Stoke-on-Trent.

Anyone who sees him or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 47180082098.

The Argus: Giorgios Politakis

Giorgios Politakis is also wanted by police for failing to appear at court.

Politakis, 26, was charged with drug-driving, driving without insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and using a driving licence with intent to deceive after police stopped a vehicle in Brighton Road, Shoreham.

He was due to attend Worthing Magistrates' Court on December 7, 2021. A warrant was then issued for his arrest.

Politakis is known to have links to the Worthing area, particularly Findon Valley.

Anyone who sees him or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 41 of 08/06.

The police spokesman said: "Our contact handlers are ready to play Cupid - give them a call on 101 if you have any information on the four or contact us anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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