Police looking for offender known to frequent Kitchener

Andrew Swan is seen in a picture supplied by police. (X/OPP Communications)

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a man know to frequent Kitchener, Barrie, Bracebridge and Sault Ste. Marie.

Andrew Swan, 58, is currently serving a four-year, four-month and one-day sentence for sexual interference, OPP said in a tweet.

He’s described as five feet, eight inches tall and 204 pounds with grey hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information about Swan’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.

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