STOP PRESS:
We are pleased to confirm Cliff Lyons Dobbie has been traced. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.
BY Bill Heaney
Notorious sex offender and child rapist Cliff Lyons Dobbie, right, a restricted patient, has absconded from Perth city centre whilst on escorted community leave.
He is described as a white male, approximately 5ft 3in tall, of stocky and muscular build. Dobbie is bald, has blue eyes, and has a noticeable squint, which is more apparent when he is not wearing his glasses.
He was last seen wearing white trainers, light blue ripped jeans, a salmon-coloured golf shirt and a light blue jumper. He also wore a black cap and thick black-rimmed glasses. The patient was carrying a black backpack and a black puffer jacket.
He has distinctive tattoos on both arms, including an image of two blue tiger-like eyes on his right arm and a blue and red Rangers tattoo on his left arm. He speaks with a strong Glaswegian accent.
We are keen to trace this patient as soon as possible. Members of the public are advised not to approach this individual. If anyone sees him, or has any information regarding his whereabouts, they should contact Police Scotland.
Inspector Kris McCall, Police Scotland, said: “We want to trace Cliff, who also uses the name Clifford Lyons or Dobbie, as quickly as possible. I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to him since Thursday, 6 August, 2026. He has links to Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
“The public should not approach him but should report any sighting to Police Scotland.
“Those with information should contact police immediately on 101 or 999, or speak to any officer. Please use incident number 1696 of 6 August 2026.”
- Cliff Lyons Dobbie is being treated as a missing person by Police Scotland, and inquiries are ongoing to trace him. Issued in conjunction with Scottish Government