Hants County man wanted on provincewide arrest warrant: N.S. RCMP

Police are looking for Hants County, N.S., man who is wanted on charges of assault and robbery.

A Hants County, N.S., man is wanted on a provincewide arrest warrant.

Andrew Scott Barker, 47, is wanted and charged with the following offences:

• unlawful confinement
• assault
• assault with a weapon
• administer or cause drugs to be taken
• uttering threats
• robbery
• theft of motor vehicle

Police describe Barker as five-foot-11, 170 pounds, with green eyes, short brown hair and a beard.

The force says they believe he is driving a red Fiat and warn he may be armed.

The West Hants RCMP Detachment says attempts have been made to locate Barker and is requesting the public’s help. Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to refrain from approaching him and to call 911, West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207, or the police of jurisdiction in the area.

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