**** RCMP Media Release
Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant
Cumberland County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.
Christopher Charles Mattinson, 33, from Oxford, is wanted and facing the following charges:
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm When Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (x2)
- Possession of a Restricted Firearm/Prohibited Weapon with Ammo
- Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Fail to Surrender Authorization (x2)
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Police
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x2)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (x2)
Mattinson is described as 6-foot-7, 190 lbs. He has dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
Police have made several attempts to locate Mattinson, and are requesting assistance from the public.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Christopher Mattinson is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-243-2181. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
