Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad appeal to locate wanted man from Lightning Ridge, NSW

Police are appealing for assistance from the community to locate a wanted man from the state’s north, NSW Police say.

Joseph Lowe, aged 51, is wanted on an arrest warrant for child sex offences.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170cm tall, with a thin build, light brown hair, and hazel eyes.

Investigators believe the man, who is from Lightning Ridge, may have travelled to North Queensland.

Police have also received information Mr Lowe may be in possession of firearms.

Officers from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad are seeking information from the community about Mr Lowe’s current whereabouts.

If sighted, members of the community are urged not to approach Mr Lowe; instead, they should contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with information that may assist detectives is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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