Update - Police Requesting Public’s Assistance

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Update - August 7, 2012 (9:40 a.m.)

Brandon Anderson was arrested yesterday in Saint John, New Brunswick.

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For Immediate Release Halifax Regional Police/RCMP Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2012 (11:57 a.m.)

Current photo updated at 4:15 p.m.Police Requesting Public’s Assistance

Officers assigned to the HRP/RCMP Integrated High Risk Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man with an outstanding parole warrant.

On July 29, 21-year-old Brandon Anderson failed to return to a half-way house in Saint John, New Brunswick and a Canada wide parole warrant for his arrest was issued. Investigators in New Brunswick have contacted officers assigned to HEAT, as there is a belief he is heading to our area. Anderson was on parole for manslaughter and investigators believe he poses a risk to the public. He is described as white, 6’ tall, 210 lbs., with green eyes and brown hair.

Anderson should be considered dangerous and members of the public should not approach him or try to take matters into their own hands. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016 or their local police department. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.