Missing Convicted Rapist Found Safe | Glasgow News

A convicted child rapist, Cliff Lyons Dobbie, vanished during escorted leave in Perth city center on August 6th, sparking a high-stakes public alert as authorities warned against approaching him—given his ties to Glasgow and history of severe crimes. Having been confined to secure mental health facilities since 1990 after raping a ten-year-old girl while already on bail for abusing a twelve-year-old boy, Dobbie’s disappearance sent shockwaves through the community. Police urgently sought public help, emphasizing the danger he posed as a restricted patient. But by Saturday, August 8th, authorities confirmed he had been found safe—thanks in part to widespread public vigilance and reporting. A tense situation resolved without further incident, underscoring the critical role of community awareness in safeguarding public safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff7eb427ccb905fe