The Kamloops RCMP is looking for a 28-year-old Mission man, Mathew Kevin Hickson, after he failed to appear in court.

A provincial court judge issued a warrant for his arrest after he failed to abide by conditions imposed by the court in relation to a previous weapons related charge.

Hickson born Oct. 9, 1983, is described as 175 centimeters (5 feet, 9 inches), 90 kilograms (199 pounds) with blond hair and brown eyes.

A tattoo on his neck says GUTES.

Hickson was charged after being stopped by a patrol officer for driving erratically in the area of Pemberton Terrace and West Columbia St. in Kamloops around 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 28, 2012.

The passenger in the truck driven by Hickson was suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder and officers at the scene discovered a loaded pistol in the vehicle when it was searched.

Police caution the public to not approach or attempt to apprehend Hickson on their own.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mathew Kevin Hickson is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP, the local police or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-222-TIPS.