Police issue appeal for sightings of wanted man Mark Eruiti Taute
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Police are urging people to call 111 immediately if they see a man "wanted in relation to a number of offences".
Mark Eruiti Taute, 51, is believed to be actively avoiding capture.
Police on Monday said they believed someone might know where he is.
They warned the public not to approach him.
"Anyone with information is urged to call 111 immediately and quote file number 250501/7137," police said in a statement.
"Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."
No specific region was cited.
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