Sought by the police (6)

I believe the answer is:

wanted

(Other definitions for wanted that I've seen before include "sought by police?" , "Desired by police?" , "Wished-for" , "Desired or wished for" , "Desired, needed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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