Police search for registered sex offender Robert Harper

Victoria Police is seeking public assistance to help locate registered sex offender Robert Harper.

The 41-year-old Cabbage Tree man is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at Bendigo Magistrates' Court while on bail and failing to comply with his sex offender reporting obligation to notify police of a change of address.

Harper is described as 176cm tall, solid build, short brown straight hair, a full beard and moustache with hazel eyes.

He has a tattoo of the Eureka flag with the inscription 'Australian Prospectors Born n' Bred' on his right upper arm.

Harper is believed to frequent the Footscray, Melbourne CBD, Pakenham and Bendigo areas.

Images of Harper have been released in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information on his whereabouts.

Anyone who sights Harper is urged to contact Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Anyone with other information about Harper's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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