Ricky is wanted in connection with the murder of Michael Polding.
He is believed to be the last person to see Michael alive. Ricky described himself as Michael's carer even though Michael did not medically need one.
Ricky is a man of many guises - he changes his name, appearance and accent. He is thought to be a South African national by the name of Brandon Victor Pillay and was convicted of extortion in New Zealand in 2001. He was jailed for 15 months and sent to Tongariro Rangipo Prison. However, in August 2001, part way through his sentence, he escaped. He managed to leave the country and eventually flee to the UK. He has now come to the attention of Sussex Police following Michael's death.
He goes under several names - including Ree, Ricardo Pisano and Brandon Victor Pillay - though in the UK he was mostly commonly known as Ricky.
He speaks with a South African accent, although he may change this, and could be introducing himself under other names which are not known to police. He is aged about 35, approximately 5'6'' and of slim build. He may have grown a beard or disguised himself in other ways.
He has known links to South Africa, New Zealand, Brighton, Croydon, Crouch End in London and Southampton, although he may now have travelled to other cities in the UK or countries around the world.
Sussex Police is liaising closely with other UK Police Forces and also with law enforcement partners in other countries.