Registered sex offender hasn’t made contact with authorities for three weeks

Victoria Police are calling on the public to help them find registered sex offender Russell Jones, who has not been in contact with them for three weeks.

The 40-year-old is wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with his reporting obligations.

Jones last made contact with authorities on February 25, with police saying he is actively avoiding them.

Registered sex offender Russell Jones hasn’t spoken to authorities in three weeks. Victoria Police
Registered sex offender Russell Jones hasn’t spoken to authorities in three weeks. Victoria Police Credit: Supplied

He is known to frequent the Windsor, St Kilda, South Yarra and Melbourne CBD areas.

Jones is approximately 171cm tall, with a thin build, brown eyes and short, dark, greying hair.

Police are hoping someone has information about his current whereabouts, with xjmtzywanyone who does urged to contact triple zero (000) immediately.

Sex Offender Russell Jones
Assistant Commissioner Chris Gilbert speaks to the media about missing registered sex offender Russell Jones. NCA NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia