Police search for wanted offender in Tauranga central

A police dog and a handler. Photo / File

A search operation is under way in central Tauranga.

A reporter at the scene said a police operation appeared to be happening on State Highway 2 at Takitimu Drive, Tauranga.

Three police cars were parked at entry/exit points and on the side of the eastern side of the highway between Chapel and Elizabeth Sts just before 12pm, she said.

She said a police dog and handler was on the footpath on the eastern side.

A police spokeswoman said police were searching for a wanted offender in the area.