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Police from Richmond Local Area Command are appealing for assistance to locate a man wanted on several outstanding warrants.

Allen O’Brien, aged 35, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for several offences including firearm, traffic and assault.

He is known to frequent the Goonellabah and Ballina areas.

He is described as being Caucasian in appearance, about 160cm -165cm tall, 65kg-75kg, of a thin build, with brown hair, and brown eyes.

Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of this man is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/

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