Police investigating an incident in Paeroa are appealing to the public for sightings of a white coloured ute or van, driving eratically in Paeroa yesterday.

A reported assault occurred on Puke Street between about 10am and 10:30am yesterday, Thursday 20 October.

As part of inquiries into this, Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle in the area around this time.

"We're appealing to people who may have seen a white-coloured ute or van driving erratically on Puke Road, or to people who may have been cut off by this vehicle, to contact us," says a police spokesperson.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105, referencing file number 221020/9939 and clicking 'Update My Report' online.