wanted person

NOUN

fugitive from the law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fugitive outlaw public enemy

STRONG

bandit brigand desperado felon highwayman highwayperson holdup person mobster murderer

WEAK

crook gangster lawbreaker perpetrator thief

Example Sentences

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In December, Lilly’s 2012 Mercedes C-Class sedan was spotted by a plate-recognition camera that identified the vehicle as belonging to a wanted person, according to a police report.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Judge Dugan pleaded not guilty, and a jury acquitted her on a misdemeanor charge of concealing a wanted person.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Prosecuting barrister Ieuan Rees said efforts to track down Leyson included wanted person posters, border checks and social media investigations, alongside an Interpol inquiry and analysis of travel patterns of associates.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

Police received a tip around 5 p.m. about the location of a wanted person and police responded to the area.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

The Interpol Red Notice calls on authorities to arrest a wanted person but does not compel them to do so.

From Reuters • Jan. 8, 2020