London police are asking for public help to find a man who they say was mistakenly released from the courthouse on Wednesday.

Raymond Versteeg, 28, is wanted for being unlawfully at large and is considered a risk to public safety due to his criminal record.

Police say he was released around 3 p.m. and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the mistake.

Versteeg is described as a white male, 5'9" tall, 200 pounds with a shaved head and a scar on his right cheek. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.

Police are warning the public not to approach him, but to call 911 if he is spotted.

Anyone with information is asked to call 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.