Trail RCMP are asking the public about a local fugitive who may be armed and dangerous.

They’re trying to locate Joel Andrew Hutchinson of Trail.

He fled prior to his court date where he is accused of several firearms related charges.

Police say Hutchinson may be armed and he should be considered dangerous so the public should not approach him.

He is 30 years old, 5 foot-10, 146 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.

He is wanted in BC and Alberta.

Any sightings or his whereabouts should be reported to your local police detachment.