ONE of USA’s most wanted men was working at the Sainsbury’s store in Pepper Hill, Northfleet, until he was tracked down by police this week.

Sean Lopes went on the run in November 2004 when he skipped bail before his trial for attempted murder and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend.

The 47-year-old was convicted in his absence in 2005 and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Last year US authorities reportedly said they believed the Guyana-born fugitive was hiding in Trinidad and Tobago.

But in fact he was living in Chatham and reportedly working as a manager at the Sainsbury’s in Pepper Hill.

A Sainsbury’s spokesman has confirmed he worked at the store but has not revealed what position he held there.

His life on the run came to an end in Chatham on Monday when he was arrested by officers from Kent Police.

They took him into custody after obtaining an extradition warrant issued by Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

A member of the public had raised their concerns about Lopes to Kent Police and after an investigation, which involved the authorities in New York and the Met Police, he was tracked down and arrested.

After appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday he was remanded in custody and is next due to appear this coming Tuesday (May 14).

Did you work with Lopes? Call the newsroom on 01689 885725.