Police search for armed man in red Fiat, warn public not to approach

RCMP release:

West Hants RCMP Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Andrew Scott Barker, 47, of Hants County, is wanted and charged with the following offences:

  • Unlawful Confinement
  • Assault
  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Administer or Cause Drugs to be Taken
  • Uttering Threats
  • Robbery
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle

Barker is described as 5-foot-11 and 170 lbs. He has green eyes, and short brown hair and beard. He is believed to be driving a red Fiat. (Stock photo below, not the specific vehicle.)

Police have made attempts to locate him and are requesting assistance from the public.

Barker may be armed. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Andrew Scott Barker is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call 911, or West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207, or the police of jurisdiction in the area. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app. In an emergency, please call 911.

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