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Appeal to locate wanted man – Woodburn

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Thomas Cochran-Byrnes, aged 19, is wanted on an outstanding warrant related to alleged domestic violence offences. Photo NSW Police

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a wanted man in around Lismore and Woodburn areas.

Thomas Cochran-Byrnes, aged 19, is wanted on an outstanding warrant related to alleged domestic violence offences in Woodburn area.

As inquiries continue, officers attached to Richmond Police District have released an image of Thomas to locate him.

Bradley is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

He is known to frequent the Lismore, Goonellabah and Woodburn areas.

Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.



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