Devon and Cornwall Police issue urgent appeal to trace wanted man

UPDATE: David Collier has been located by police

Author: Emma HartPublished 17th Mar 2022
Last updated 4th Apr 2022

UPDATE: David Collier has been located by police

Devon and Cornwall Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace a man who is wanted on recall to prison.

The force says David Collier, who was originally convicted of murder, has had his licence revoked.

Numerous enquiries have been made to find and arrest the 56-year-old, who is also known as Joshua Johnson or David Johnson.

He has links to Truro and Camborne, as well as the London and Essex areas.

Police say the photo they have issued is the most recent one they have and his appearance may have changed.

Anyone who sees Collier is being asked not to approach him and to call 999 straight away.

The force said: "Police are appealing for information to locate 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.

"He has links to the Truro, Camborne, London and Essex areas.

"Numerous enquiries have been made by police to locate and arrest Collier.

"Officers are now appealing to the public to report any sightings of him.

"The image is the most recent we have of him, so his appearance may have changed since it was taken.

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

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