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26 Mar 2026

UPDATED: Police seek wanted Exeter suspect with known links to North Devon

Lee Dolbear, 51 and from Exeter is wanted in connection with the use of threatening behaviour and has links to North Devon

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If you see Lee Dolbear in the North Devon area or beyond, please contact the police.

Police are trying to trace a 51-year-old man from Exeter who has links to North Devon.

Lee Dolbear is wanted in connection with reports of failing to surrender and the use of threatening behaviour likely to cause alarm.

After initial enquiries drew a blank, police are appealing to the public for information on Dolbear’s whereabouts.

He is described as white, of slim to medium build and five feet 10 inches tall. The front of his head is shaved and he has a patch of grey hair at the back.

Above: If you see Lee Dolbear in the North Devon area or beyond, please contact the police

Dolbear is known to have links to North Devon and to Exeter.

Anyone who sees Lee Dolbear is asked not to approach him but to call police on 999, quoting reference number 50250190211.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555111, or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org

Update 06/08: Police say Dolbear has now been located and would like to thank the public for their support.

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