Saint John police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
The Saint John Police Force is asking for the public’s help in locating Eric Martin, 48, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. (Courtesy: Saint John Police Force)
The Saint John Police Force is asking for the public’s help in locating Eric Martin, 48, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
Police allege Martin breached conditions of his statutory release and failed to report to the Community Correctional Center as required. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Sept. 18.
Police say Martin is serving a sentence of three years, five months and four days for convictions of:
• flight from peace officer
• operating motor vehicle while prohibited
• possession of property obtained by crime
Police describe him as five-foot-six and 152 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He has an 8-ball tattoo on his left forearm and a tribal symbol on his left upper arm.
Police are warning people not to approach the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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