Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDanyel VanreenenFriday 07 August 2026 21:57 BSTPolice Scotland has launched a manhunt for convicted child rapist Cliff Lyons Dobbie (Police Scotland)Convicted child rapist Cliff Lyons Dobbie has absconded from escorted community leave in Perth city centre, Scotland.Dobbie was convicted in 1990 for raping a 10-year-old girl while on bail for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy.Police Scotland has launched a manhunt, treating him as a missing person, and has warned the public not to approach him.He is described as 5ft 3in, stocky, bald, with blue eyes and a noticeable squint, and has distinctive tattoos including a Rangers tattoo.Anyone with information on his whereabouts, particularly his links to Glasgow, is urged to contact police immediately.In fullPolice launch manhunt after child rapist escapes from staff while on leaveMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in