Police hunting for violent offender missing from halfway house

By News Staff

Posted Jun 21, 2012 12:23:23 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Halifax Regional Police officers are asking the public to be on the lookout for a violent offender who is now in violation of his parole. 

Terrance Priest, 27, failed to return to his respective halfway house on Saturday and a warrant has issued for his arrest. 

Police say he has been charged with violent offences and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 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.

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