RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a Labrador man wanted on a number of serious charges including sexual assault.

RCMP in Nain believe that 37-year-old Sonny Merkuratsuk is actively evading their attempts to locate him.

Merkuratsuk is wanted on charges of sexual assault, break and enter, uttering threats and failing to comply with a release order.

RCMP are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them or Crime Stoppers.