Have you seen this man?

Police say a 24-year-old Hastings man with easily recognisable facial tattoos is wanted for arrest.

An arrest warrant was issued for Khan Te Riini on Friday at the Hastings District Court.

He is a male Maori, 184cm tall, of solid build and has the acronym "ECNZ" tattooed across the bridge of his nose and bull dogs on each cheek.

Police advise that Te Riini should not be approached.

If Te Riini is sighted please contact Police on 111 or via the confidential crime line Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers.nz.org.