RCMP say Ryan Robert McDowell failed to return to court in July 2019 after being charged in a December 2018 incident in Westphal

Halifax District RCMP have an outstanding province-wide arrest warrant for a Halifax man.

Police say Ryan Robert McDowell failed to return to court in July 2019 after being charged in a December 2018 incident in Westphal.

Mounties have made a number of attempts to locate the 22-year-old and are now turning to the public.

McDowell has been charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, theft under $5,000, failing to comply with a recognizance and breach of probation.

He's is described as white, 5'10" and 140 pounds with dark brown hair.

If he is seen, Mounties ask members of the public to not approach him, but to call police.

Anyone with information is asked to call 902-490-5020 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.