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What is a police manhunt?
When a dangerous person escapes or goes missing, police launch a 'manhunt' to find them. This involves deploying many officers, using public appeals, and following leads to track down the individual. In this story, police are actively searching for Cliff Dobbie due to his serious past convictions and the public safety risk he poses.
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