The RNC is searching for a man wanted on a number of weapons offences related to the search of a home on Froude Avenue in St. John’s on Sunday.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 36-year-old Johnathan Purcell.

According to police, among the weapons located at the property were a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a long gun, a carbine rifle, taser, nun chucks, baton, and ammunition, as well as drugs and cash.

Purcell is facing charges numerous charges, including:

• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• unauthorized possession of a firearm
• possession of a prohibited weapon
• possession of a firearm obtained by crime
• careless storage of a firearm
• other firearm-related offences

Purcell was not at the residence when yesterday’s search took place.

He’s described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a slim build, blue eyes and light brown hair.

Police are asking anyone who sees Purcell not to approach him, and contact them immediately.