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Major update in hunt for child rapist who escaped while on escorted leave in Perth Cliff Lyons Dobbie absconded on Friday with a major manhunt launched A convicted child rapist has been caught after he absconded from staff while on leave. A major manhunt was launched for Cliff Lyons Dobbie on Friday after the restricted patient absconded from Perth, Scotland, while on escorted leave. The incident saw police launch a widespread manhunt for the paedophile. Police Scotland confirmed Dobbie was later caught on Saturday morning and apprehended. Dobbie was convicted of raping a 10-year-old girl in Glasgow while on bail for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in 1990. He was detained in secure units ever since, including psychiatric hospital, State Hospital Carstairs. Police Scotland Tayside said in an update this morning: "We are pleased to confirm Cliff Lyons Dobbie has been traced. "Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal."