RCMP seek public's help in locating Halifax man wanted on arrest warrant
Police in Halifax are looking for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted on a provincewide arrest warrant.
Halifax Regional RCMP says Edward James Schijns, 41, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Police say Schijns is wanted and facing charges of:
being at large on a release order
failure to comply with condition (three counts)
fraud
The 41-year-old is originally from Halifax. He is described as five-foot-six and 123 pounds with blue eyes and is bald.
Edward James Schijns
Halifax Regional RCMP says Edward James Schijns, 41, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Edward James Schijns is asked to call police at 902-420-5020 or 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.
For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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