Police are interested in finding this vehicle after a serious assault. Photo: Supplied / NZ police
Police in Bay of Plenty are asking for the public's help to locate a vehicle of interest, after a woman was seriously assaulted in Te Puke.
The woman was found injured on Te Matai Road, shortly after midnight yesterday.
Detective Inspector Craig Rawlinson said a silver Honda Stream, registration HNP55, was seen in the area around the time of the assault and was of interest to investigators.
Photo: Supplied / NZ police
"We're asking for the public's help to locate this distinctive-looking vehicle," he said.
"The vehicle is distinctive; it has a black bonnet, mag wheels, rear spoiler, and large dent on the left-rear door."
Rawlinson said the vehicle had possibly been parked up in the Te Puke or Western Bay of Plenty area.
Police also wanted to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the report.
Anyone with information was asked to contact police on 105 or file a report online.