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Police seek help to track down wanted man

RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted man. Preston Munroe Deveny, 33, is wanted on charges of assault and five counts of failing to comply with probation stemming from an incident in Fort St. James in 2015.
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Preston Munroe Deveny

RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted man.

Preston Munroe Deveny, 33, is wanted on charges of assault and five counts of failing to comply with probation stemming from an incident in Fort St. James in 2015.

He is also wanted on a count of failing to comply with probation following an investigation in Prince George in 2016 and for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm in Alberta.

"Investigators believe that Deveny is aware of the warrants and deliberately avoiding apprehension," RCMP said.

"Deveny has previously resided in the Prince George, Fort St. James and Takla Landing areas. He also has known associates in the Vanderhoof area. "

Deveny is described as Caucasian, 183 cm (6'0") tall and weighing 93 kg (203 lbs) with brown hair and green eyes.

He's considered violent and should not be approached. Instead, call RCMP immediately.

Anyone who may have information on the incident is asked to call Prince George RCMP at 250-562-3300.

Tips can be also provided anonymously at Crime Stoppers by phone, 1-800-222-8477, online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca, or by texting CRIMES using keyword "pgtips."