Christmas means the return of the annual Festive Fugitives campaign as the ECHO profiles some of Merseyside's most wanted.
The series today focuses on the hunt for Dean McLeod, wanted in connection with a Liverpool city centre shooting.
Emergency services were called to Colquitt Street at around 11pm on May 27 after reports a man had been shot in his leg.
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The victim, in his 20s, is believed to have been attacked in an apartment block before stumbling to nearby bars - leaving a trail of bloody footprints - for help.
In the days that followed four men, aged 39, 32, 28 and 27 were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and questioned by police.
They were released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Further enquiries remain ongoing and detectives now want to speak with 40-year-old McLeod, who they believe has information which could be vital to their investigation.
Merseyside Police described him as 6ft, 3in tall with short brown hair and blue eyes. They said he is known to frequent the Speke area.
Anyone who has seen him - or who has any information about his location - is asked to contact Merseyside Police by calling 101 or via Twitter (@MerPolCC).
You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online here.
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