GTA-area offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant [Video]

A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a federal offender known to frequent the Toronto and Markham area.

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad says Sheldon Eriya is wanted for a breach of his statutory release.

Police say Eriya is serving a five-year sentence for discharging a firearm, aggravated assault and drug possession.

Eriya is described as a 28-year-old Black man, standing six-foot-two with black hair and dark eyes. He weighs 190 lbs and often has a goatee or beard as facial hair.

Eriya also has several tattoos that can help identify him. He has the word ‘Jose’ above his left eyebrow and images of his children’s faces and flowers can be found on his upper left arm.

Eriya is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area, specifically Toronto and Markham.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad or Crimestoppers.