PLEASE NOTE: An image of the wanted man will be uploaded to the NSWPF social media pages
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant.
Lopeti Hala, aged 27, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant after assaulting an officer and running from Griffith Police Station earlier today (Friday 25 March 2022).
Officers from Murrimbidgee Police District have commenced inquiries into his whereabouts and have so far been unable to locate him.
Lopeti, also known as Robert, is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, 170cm tall with a solid build, dark hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing a blue shirt, dark shorts and white sports shoes.
Police have advised members of the public not to approach the man if seen, but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
A 42-year-old woman who allegedly assisted the man to flee the police station was arrested at a home in Griffith at 2pm today. She was taken to Griffith Police Station where she is assisting police with inquiries.
Anyone who may have information on Lopeti's whereabouts is urged to call Griffith Police Station on (02) 6969 4299 or Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
