Spain beachgoers asked to spot tattoos in bid to catch most-wanted fugitive

British holidaymakers are being urged to keep their eyes peeled - because one of Spain’s most wanted fugitivescould be lounging right next to them on a sunbed.

Police believe Alvaro Pasquin Mora, a “sex offender” currently on the run, could be blending in with fellow tourists on the beachesor around the hotel pools of the Costa resorts, which are popular with Brits. And now, Spanish authorities are hoping eagle-eyed Brits might be the ones to spot him. In a social media appeal released today, Spain’s National Policeshared images of Mora’s distinctive tattoos in the hope that someone might recognise him.

Investigators have described him as “one of the country’s most wanted men.” “Could a fugitive go unnoticed on a beach?” one officer asked, alongside the wanted post showing close-ups of the tattoos that could hold the key to tracking him down.

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The officer continued: “This one couldn’t. We ask you if you see these tattoos on the beach or at your pool to call us because Alvaro Pasquin Mora could be on the towel beside you. He’s one of the most wanted fugitives in Spain.”

One of the tattoos he has - inked on the top of his chest - says in Spanish ‘La suerte está echada’ which in English would translate as ‘The Die Is Cast.’ He also has tattoos on his arms.

Another officer involved in the appeal said in a second video selfie: “Look closely at this face. We are looking for this man for a crime of sexual abuse for which he is due to go to prison. He is called Alvaro Pasquin Mora and he is one of the most wanted men in Spain.

“He is 33 years old, he is of slim build, he is 5ft 6ins tall and has dark hair and brown eyes as well as a number of tattoos. The more people see this video the closer we will be to finding him. If he looks familiar to you or you have information about him please contact us. One of the ways you can do that is by sending in an email to us at losmasbuscados@policia.es ”

Spanish police have been contacted to see if they can offer any more detail about the crime the fugitive has been linked to. It was not immediately clear today if his arrest order involves his entry into prison on remand or because he has already been convicted of crimes.

A well-placed Spanish police source said: “We would love to receive information from anyone who can help. If that happens to be a British tourist who spots this man lying on the beach next to him from his very distinctive tattoos, then that would be great.”