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Appeal to locate man wanted on outstanding warrant

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Appeal to locate man wanted on outstanding warrant

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant in the Northern Rivers.
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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant in the Northern Rivers.

Jake Walker, aged 39, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence-related offences.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District have released an image of Jake as inquiries into his whereabouts continue.

Jake is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 175cm tall, solid build, shaved black hair and is unshaven.

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

Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. 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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