Authorities believe he may be in the Ottawa area.

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is asking the public's assistance in finding a wanted man. A Canada Wide Warrant has been issued following a breach in his release.

According to authorities, Kocher is serving a seven year sentence for committing two armed robberies.

Richard Kocher is described as:

A Caucasian male who is 51-years-old, 6"1 and weighs 209 pounds

Has black hair, blue eyes and wears prescription glasses

Has tattoos on his chest and middle of his back

Kocher is said to frequent the Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo area.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.