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Rape charge immigrant skips bail
Police are hunting a Romanian man who has skipped bail on charges of rape.
Vasilica Potolinca, 22, has not been seen since 14 September when he was released on bail from HMP Barlinnie.
The 22-year-old, who has been living in Scotland illegally for about five months, had been on remand at the Glasgow prison since 31 August.
It is thought Mr Potolinca, who had been living in Stirling, may be in the London area - although he also has connections across Scotland.
Our officers are obviously extremely keen to speak to anyone who knows where Mr Potolinca is or if they have seen him over recent weeks
Mr Potolinca has been working as a labourer on construction sites in Stirling.
He also worked in Linlithgow, Elgin and Edinburgh and may have connections in the Glasgow area.
Mr Potolinca was released from Barlinnie Prison after being bailed at the High Court in Edinburgh on 14 September.
He had been on remand since 31 August after appearing at Stirling Sheriff Court.
Det Insp Brian Johnston, of Stirling CID, said: "Extensive investigations are being carried out to trace Mr Potolinca's movements and whereabouts.
"Our officers are obviously extremely keen to speak to anyone who knows where Mr Potolinca is or if they have seen him over recent weeks.
"I would urge them to make sure they contact us immediately. They can be reassured that any information provided will be dealt with in the strictest confidence."
Police are hunting a Romanian man who has skipped bail on charges of rape.
Vasilica Potolinca, 22, has not been seen since 14 September when he was released on bail from HMP Barlinnie.
The 22-year-old, who has been living in Scotland illegally for about five months, had been on remand at the Glasgow prison since 31 August.
It is thought Mr Potolinca, who had been living in Stirling, may be in the London area - although he also has connections across Scotland.
Our officers are obviously extremely keen to speak to anyone who knows where Mr Potolinca is or if they have seen him over recent weeks
Mr Potolinca has been working as a labourer on construction sites in Stirling.
He also worked in Linlithgow, Elgin and Edinburgh and may have connections in the Glasgow area.
Mr Potolinca was released from Barlinnie Prison after being bailed at the High Court in Edinburgh on 14 September.
He had been on remand since 31 August after appearing at Stirling Sheriff Court.
Det Insp Brian Johnston, of Stirling CID, said: "Extensive investigations are being carried out to trace Mr Potolinca's movements and whereabouts.
"Our officers are obviously extremely keen to speak to anyone who knows where Mr Potolinca is or if they have seen him over recent weeks.
"I would urge them to make sure they contact us immediately. They can be reassured that any information provided will be dealt with in the strictest confidence."
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