Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man wanted on an arrest warrant in Newcastle.

Michael John Collins, aged 37, is described as white Caucasian appearance, 160cm to 165cm tall, thin build, fair complexion, with blonde hair.

He is known to frequent Newcastle, Bar Beach and Mt Druitt.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Newcastle Police on (02) 4929 0999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.