Appeal for assistance after woman assaulted by man at Walgett

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an arrest warrant in the state's north.

Robert Ward, aged 31, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant following the alleged aggravated break-in and assault of a woman at a home in Walgett on Wednesday (25 September 2019).

Officers attached to Central North Police District have commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

The man is described as being of Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander appearance, between 180cm-185cm tall, with a medium build and black hair.

He is known to frequent the Walgett and Cowra areas.

Anyone with information about Mr Ward's whereabouts is urged to contact Walgett Police Station: 6820 3999, Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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