UPDATE FEBRUARY 19, 2024 

Police say they have now located 32-year-old Jake Ormerod, who was wanted on recall to prison.

Officers would like to thank the public for their assistance.


POLICE in Cornwall are seeking the public’s help to trace a 32-year-old man from Torbay who has links to Falmouth, Bodmin, Newquay, and Camborne.

Jake Ormerod, aged 32, is wanted on recall to prison. He was originally convicted of aggravated vehicle taking without consent.

Enquiries have been made by police to locate him and officers are now appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts and to report any sightings.

Ormerod is described as a white male, six foot one inches tall with a medium build. He has short, straight brown hair and a beard.

According to Devon and Cornwall Police, Ormerod has links to Camborne, Falmouth, Bodmin, and Newquay.

Anyone who sees him is asked to not approach him and to call police on 999 immediately quoting log 0762 of 9th of Feb 2024.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.