Police in Taranaki are trying to find Terrence Riddle, with a warrant out for his arrest.
Photo: NZ Police
He is 31 years old and is thought to be in the New Plymouth area.
Riddle has a distinctive tattoo with large letters and a fist covering the lower half of his face, starting on the nose.
Police said he should not be approached, and members of the public should call 111, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if they see him, or know his whereabouts.