Tauranga Police are asking for the public's assistance to locate 29-year-old Pere Joseph Downes.

Downes is wanted by police to assist with enquiries in relation to a stolen motor vehicle from Tauranga in October.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts are asked to call their local police station.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line and quote the file number 161014/0496.