Police search for man suspected of 'making threats to kill' in Ilfracombe

He's also suspected of false imprisonment, stalking, and common assault.

The wanted 50-year-old John Robertson.
Author: Luke ReeveyPublished 5th Mar 2025

Police are seeking help from the public to trace a 50-year-old wanted man from Ilfracombe.

John Robertson is sought in connection with reports of false imprisonment, stalking, making threats to kill and common assault in Ilfracombe.

Officers are making enquiries to locate him and appealing to the public to report any sightings of him to them.

He has known links to both West Yorkshire and Scotland.

Robertson is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, bald, and he wears glasses.

He was last seen wearing a green coat and a black pork pie hat.

If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please contact police on 999, quoting reference number 50250045894.

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