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Public appeal in search for wanted Bournemouth man

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Officers are appealing for information from the public to help locate a wanted man from Bournemouth.

David St John Thomas, aged 39, is wanted after failing to appear at court in connection with an allegation of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

He is described as six feet tall and of medium build with brown hair and a beard.

Detective Staff Investigator Dean Smith, of BCP CID said: “We are conducting various enquiries to try and locate David Thomas and would urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to please contact us. I would also remind anyone who may be assisting David Thomas in avoiding police, you may be committing an offence of assisting an offender or perverting the course of justice. 

“Whilst there is nothing to suggest he poses a risk to members of the public, we would ask that if you see him, you do not approach him, but instead dial 999 immediately.”

If you see David Thomas, you should dial 999 immediately. Anyone else with any other information about his whereabouts should call 101, quoting occurrence number 55250187383. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

 

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