A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Anthony David Patterson, 38, for failing to comply with a community corrections order.

Police have released an image of Patterson and he is described as Caucasian and about 180 centimetres tall, with a thin build and balding brown-grey hair.

Police have not issued details of the crime for which he was originally convicted.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au