Man wanted for arrest 4 May

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant, as part of Western Region's Operation Persistence.

Thomas Merritt, aged 25, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to alleged affray and assault-related offences.

He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm to 180cm tall, of medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Thomas Merritt is believed to frequent the Dubbo and Gilgandra areas.

As police continue to conduct inquiries into his whereabouts, they are urging anyone who may have information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Operation Persistence is a region-wide operation across Western Region aimed at arresting individuals wanted by virtue of outstanding arrest warrants.

Anyone with information about Operation Persistence 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.

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