Detectives are appealing for public assistance from regional communities, including Walgett, to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant in the state’s north east.

Jermaine Sands, aged 22, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant for firearms and armed robbery offences.

Officers from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad and local police have conducted inquiries into his whereabouts; however, he has not been located.

He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Straight Islander appearance, of medium build, about 175cm tall, with brown hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his hand. A supplied image of Mr Sands can be seen below.

Investigators believe he frequents the Walgett, Tamworth, Bathurst and areas.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.