Police appeal for help finding wanted man with Dawlish and Torquay links
Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for information to locate 61-year-old John Lee Collinson, who is wanted on recall to prison and has links to Dawlish, Torquay and Exeter
Police are appealing for information to help locate a 61-year-old man from Dawlish who is wanted on recall to prison.
John Lee Collinson has had his licence revoked and police are carrying out enquiries to find him.
Devon and Cornwall Police said Collinson was originally convicted of assaulting emergency workers.
Police described Collinson as a white man, around 5ft 6in tall and of thin build. He has thinning white hair and brown eyes.
Officers are asking members of the public to report any sightings.
Police said: “Anyone who sees Collinson is asked to not approach him and call police on 999 immediately.”
Anyone with information about his whereabouts should quote reference 50260221927 when contacting police.
The appeal was issued by Devon and Cornwall Police on Thursday 3 September, 2026.