Police release CCTV of suspected killer James Allen after new sightings The images show Allen in a number of locations, including a sports shop, in Scarborough on Wednesday and Thursday. Mr Lang confirmed Allen stayed in a bed and breakfast, thought to be the Allerton Croft Hotel, in the seaside town on Wednesday night. The search now involves more than 100 detectives across three forces. Mr Lang said: "We are investigating a number of sightings that have been reported to us, as well as sightings in the Harehills area of Leeds." The detective said it was possible that someone was sheltering Allen and urged that person to contact police. This is not a time for loyalty. There can be no loyalty at a time like this. This is the time to help the police," he said. Now is the time to be public-spirited. Allen, 35, was jailed for stabbing a man in Hampshire in 2004. Mr Lang said Allen had recently had contact with the probation services and was being investigated for other alleged offences.