Police from Newcastle City Local area Command are appealing for assistance to locate a woman wanted by virtue of an outstanding warrant.

Michelle Louise Colvin, 54, is currently wanted on an outstanding drug court warrant.

She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm to 175cm tall, of thin build, fair complexion and brown hair.

Colvin is believed to be frequenting the Newcastle, Waratah and Adamstown areas.

Anyone who sees this woman, or knows of her whereabouts, is urged not to approach her, but to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999, Waratah Police on (02) 4926 6599, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.