Saint John police are looking for a convicted armed robber wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

William Flynn, 47, is accused of breaching the conditions of his statutory release, according to police.

He allegedly failed to return to the community correctional centre in Saint John as directed.

Flynn is serving a sentence of more than eight-and-a-half years for a number of charges, including:

• Armed Robbery (x3)
• Disguise with intent (x3)
• Possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
• Assault causing bodily harm
• Failing to comply with a probation order (x2)

Flynn is described as five-foot-eight, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

“Police are warning the public not to approach the suspect,” the police force said in a news release on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506-648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.