26 suspects on the run in N.Wales CRIMES INCLUDE ASSAULT, FRAUD, DRUGS SUPPLY, KIDNAPPING AND THEFT

the Crime Commissioner to explain to the people what steps he is also taking with the Chief Constable about bringing these people to justice.”

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Winston Roddick said: “The figures do not appear to be unduly high and do not indicate an increase.

“There is nothing out of the ordinary in the figures quoted because you would expect the most recent ones to be higher. As in previous years, the totals of those unaccounted for will continue to fall as time wears on and the people concerned are dealt with.

“I am responsible for scrutinizing the force and holding the Chief Constable to account.

“Whilst there is no cause for concern, I am not complacent and I will continue to keep a close eye on the situation.”

North Wales Police said they had nothing further to add.

Two who jumped bail in 2007 are still outstanding in connection with offences over the supply, use and manufacture of drugs.

In 2008 somebody skipped bail for a suspected identity card offence.

During 2009 one person disappeared on suspicion of common assault.

Between 2010 and 2013, five suspects skipped bail for drug offences, traffic offences and indecent assault.

During 2014 eight people absconded in connection with robbery, drug offences, indecent assault, fraud and traffic offences.

And so far in 2015, there are 10 who have skipped police bail over crimes including threatening behaviour, theft, fraud, assaults, harassment, kidnapping and criminal damage.

There was no data on locations where the suspects had failed to answer police bail.