Police seek Halifax woman wanted on provincewide arrest for assault

Lynnisha Downey, who is wanted on a provincewide arrest, is pictured.

Halifax RCMP is looking for information regarding the whereabouts of a 32-year-old woman from Halifax Regional Municipality wanted on a provincewide arrest.

Lynnisha Downey is charged with assault (two counts), being at large without excuse and failure to comply with a probation order, said a Friday news release.

Downey is described as 5-feet tall, 135 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes, in the release

Police are requesting help from the public after several attempts to locate Downey.

Anyone with information on Downey’s whereabouts is asked to refrain from approaching her and to call police at 902-490-5020. 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.

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