Police appeal to find wanted man with links to Cornwall

Officers think Matthew Dobie could be in Newquay or St Ives

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 28th Sep 2021
Last updated 28th Sep 2021

Police have issued an appeal to try and find a wanted man who has links to Cornwall.

Matthew Dobie's last known address was Avonmouth but officers think he could be in Newquay or St Ives.

The 46-year-old is wanted on a warrant issued by Bristol Crown Court.

The Devon and Cornwall force has issued a plea on Twitter for anyone who sees him to call 999.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "We’re appealing for help in locating 46-year-old Matthew Dobie.

"He’s wanted on a court warrant issued by Bristol Crown Court on 31 August.

"His last known address was in Avonmouth, but he may be in the Cornwall area, specifically Newquay or St Ives.

"He’s white, with short grey hair and a short grey beard, about 5ft 9ins, of medium build, with a black and white tribal tattoo on his right arm. He also has a black dragon tattoo on his left arm and a small bird tattoo on the left hand side of his chest.

"If you see him, please call 999 and give the call handler the reference number 5221207080. If you have any other information about where he may be call 101 and give the same ref number."

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