N.S. woman wanted for assault, uttering threats
Jessica Carolanne Leroy is pictured. (Source: RCMP)
A Middle Sackville, N.S., woman is wanted on a provincewide warrant for assault and threats.
Jessica Carolanne Leroy, 28, is wanted on charges of assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats and failing to comply with a release order, according to an RCMP news release.
Leroy is described as standing five-foot-four-inches and weighing 125 pounds. She has brown eyes and dark brown hair.
Anyone with information on Leroy’s whereabouts is asked to avoid approaching her and call police at 902-490-5020, or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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