Police believe Jermaine Sands could be hiding out in the Tamworth area.

The 22-year-old is wanted on armed robbery offences as well as firearms charges.

The State Crime Command's Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, as well as local police, have been searching for Sands but have not been able to track him down.

Detectives have now released several photos of Sands, including images of his tattoos, in a bid for public help to find him.

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Police said Sands is described as being of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander in appearance; has a medium build; is about 175cm tall; and has brown hair and brown eyes.

As well as Tamworth, police said Sands has links to the Bathurst and Walgett areas.

An arrest warrant has been issued and the public is warned not to approach Sands but contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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