Appeal to locate wanted man – Hunter region

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant in the Hunter.
Jason Soars, aged 50, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant for an assault offence.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District have commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 185cm to 195cm tall, with a medium build, brown hair and green/hazel eyes.
Anyone who may have seen Jason or may know of his whereabouts is urged not to approach him and to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Anyone with information about this incident 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 crime via NSW Police social media pages.