Halifax police looking for man wanted on kidnapping charge

Halifax police are looking for a 38-year-old man wanted on kidnapping and firearms charges.

Police say an arrest warrant was issued for Geordie Whyte on March 20 for incidents that allegedly happened in Halifax in January. The victim in the incidents is known to Whyte and did not suffer any injuries.

Whyte is wanted for:

• kidnapping
• multiple firearms-related offences
• multiple breaches of probation orders

Whyte is described as weighing 200 pounds and standing six-foot-two with short black hair.

Anyone with information on Whyte’s whereabout is asked to call police at 902-490-5020, or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page