Police say man wanted over arson may be dangerous

Dean John Drever. Photo / supplied

Police are seeking a man regarded as dangerous after a commercial building was set on fire while someone was sleeping inside.

Auckland police investigating the early morning fire at the premises in Avondale on November 13 say they are seeking Dean John Drever, 40.

"At the time of the fire a person was asleep inside the building but managed to escape unharmed," police said in a statement.

The public were advised that Mr Drever should be treated with extreme caution and anyone knowing his whereabouts should contact police.