Fresh police appeal to find wanted man originally convicted for murder

UPDATE: David Collier has been located by police

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 24th Mar 2022
Last updated 4th Apr 2022

UPDATE: David Collier has been located by police

Police have issued a fresh appeal in Cornwall to try and find a wanted man who was originally convicted for murder.

David Collier, also known as Joshua Johnson or David Johnson, has links to Truro and Camborne.

The 56-year-old has had his licence revoked and is wanted on recall to prison.

Officers have released a new photo and people are urged not to approach him.

Anyone who does see Collier should call 999 straight away.

A Devon & Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "Police have released a new image of 56-year-old David Collier, also known as Joshua Johnson or David Johnson, who is wanted on recall to prison.

"Collier, who was originally convicted for murder, has had his licence revoked.

"Numerous enquiries have been made to locate and arrest Collier, who as links to Truro, Camborne, London and Essex.

"He is thought to be wearing smaller framed glasses to the ones he has on in the image."

Anyone who sees Collier is asked to not approach him and call police on 999 immediately quoting reference Log 0367 of 10/03/2022.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.

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