Armed Offenders Squad carry out search warrant in Petone, Lower Hutt

Police are looking for a "person of interest". Photo / File

The Armed Offenders Squad have been spotted in Petone this afternoon as police carry out a search warrant.

A police spokeswoman confirmed armed police were looking for a "person of interest" in relation to an ongoing investigation, and were searching a property in the Lower Hutt seaside suburb.

The police presence has been noticed by locals, who have taken to social media to warn others to give the area a wide berth.

One person said there was a heavy police presence down Beach St, and that the road was blocked off.