Bay of Plenty Police are looking for Arapeta Hiraka who is wanted on charges of aggravated robbery, assault and unlawfully taking a vehicle.

Wanted: Arapeta Hiraka

The 32-year-old is wanted for failing to appear in court on these charges.

He is originally from Whakatane and is believed to have visited the Eastern Bay of Plenty area recently.

If you have any information on his whereabouts please call your nearest police station. Alternatively you can provide information anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.