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A fugitive with a distinctive quiff has been ridiculed for resembling Jedward. Police are appealing for help to locate Alec Rogers, 38, who is wanted for various crimes. Locals have compared his hairstyle to that of the former X Factor stars, prompting numerous jokes and comments online.
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Fugitive with huge quiff wanted by cops ridiculed for looking like Jedward

Andy Crick
Last updated: May 16, 2024 12:49 pm
Andy Crick Published May 16, 2024
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Alec Rogers. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A fugitive with a huge quiff wanted by cops has been ridiculed for looking like Jedward.

Police have issued an appeal to track down Alec Rogers.

But the 38-year-old wanted for a string of crimes, has been mocked for his hairstyle.

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In a cop mugshot, he has a massive, sticking-up quiff.

Locals compared him to former X Factor stars, Jedward — twin brothers, John and Edward Grimes.

The 32-year-old singers, who shot to fame on the ITV show in 2009, are famed for a similar hairdo, as reported by Need To Know.

A fugitive with a distinctive quiff has been ridiculed for resembling Jedward. Police are appealing for help to locate Alec Rogers, 38, who is wanted for various crimes. Locals have compared his hairstyle to that of the former X Factor stars, prompting numerous jokes and comments online.
Alec Rogers. (Picture: Jam Press)

Local, Anthony Ratcliffe joked: “One half of Jedward fallen on hard times.”

Social media comment on the post of A fugitive with a distinctive quiff has been ridiculed for resembling Jedward. Police are appealing for help to locate Alec Rogers, 38, who is wanted for various crimes. Locals have compared his hairstyle to that of the former X Factor stars, prompting numerous jokes and comments online.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Ross Bouchier-Mcgawley echoed this, quipping: “Looks like Jedward have turned to a life of crime in these hard times.”

Sue Walsh added: “Jedwards long lost brother.”

Glen Southworth said: “Police can’t find him but they are currently combing the area.”

Elaina Quinn said: “Can you ask him what hairspray he uses.”

Social media comment on the post of A fugitive with a distinctive quiff has been ridiculed for resembling Jedward. Police are appealing for help to locate Alec Rogers, 38, who is wanted for various crimes. Locals have compared his hairstyle to that of the former X Factor stars, prompting numerous jokes and comments online.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for the public’s help to trace Alec Rogers, who is wanted for several offences

“He has links to the Manchester North and Central, Stockport, Cheadle and Failsworth areas.

“Any Info? Call police on 0161 856 8982 or @‌CrimestoppersUK.”

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