Halifax Regional Police are asking for the public's help to locate a 23-year-old Halifax man who missed a court appearance Thursday.

Cody Charles Lemoine is five feet seven inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds, has short brown hair and brown eyes. (Halifax Regional Police)

Cody Charles Lemoine was set to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on charges of assault and three breaches of previously imposed court orders.

Lemoine is five feet seven inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds, has short brown hair and brown eyes.

Police believe that he is in the Halifax area.

Lemoine has a number of past convictions for violent offences, including sexual assault and forcible confinement.

Police say the public should call 911 if they see him or if they have information about his whereabouts, they should call 902-490-5020. People can also send anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS )8477), submitting a tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting TIP 202 and a message to 274637.