Urgent Police Hunt for Sex Offender on the Run in Dorset!

Convicted Rapist Daniel Keith Bennett Flees Bail Hostel

Devon & Cornwall Police have launched a desperate appeal to find Daniel Keith Bennett, a convicted rapist who has absconded from his bail hostel in Weymouth. He is now wanted for recall to prison and considered dangerous.

Last Known Whereabouts

  • Bennett, 52, was last spotted in Weymouth, Dorset on Friday 3 January 2025.
  • He has known links to Penzance in West Cornwall and Bournemouth.
  • He is frequently seen at the local Wetherspoons pub in Weymouth.

What He Looks Like

  • Age: 52
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Hair: Bald
  • Clothes: Unknown at time of disappearance

Police Issue Crucial Public Warning

Police are warning the public not to approach Bennett under any circumstances. If you see him, call 999 immediately.

Anyone with information must contact Devon & Cornwall Police, quoting log number 53 of 4 January.

The force is actively searching and urges witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage to come forward.

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