Man wanted for arrest

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

Stroud Hooper, aged 31, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to domestic violence offences.

He is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 165cm to 175cm tall, of thin build, with black hair and black eyes.

Stroud Hooper is believed to frequent the Lightning Ridge, Coonamble and Lake Macquarie 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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