North Okanagan RCMP seek help to find wanted violent offender

Vernon RCMP are asking the public for help finding a violent offender who is on the run.

Robin Sterling John Bousquet is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for violating the conditions of his parole, according to a Vernon North Okanagan RCMP media release issued today, March 2.

Police say they have information that the 47-year-old may be in the North Okanagan.

Bousquet is described as 5’8" in height, weighing 144 lb. with brown/grey hair and brown eyes.

Police warn he is considered violent and should not be approached.

"If you locate him, call your local police immediately," the release says.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171 or call anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or leave a tip online at www.nokscrimestoppers.com.

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