Police are keen to talk to 44 year-old Terry Jones from Richmond in Nelson.
Mr Jones is a New Zealand European who is 175 cm tall and has a distinctive birthmark on his left cheek.
Police believe he may be able to assist them with their on-going enquiries regarding Operation Genoa. He is believed to be somewhere in the Nelson region.
Anyone with information which can assist with the whereabouts of Mr Jones is asked to contact Police on (021) 191-6094.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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For more information contact Kevin Sinnott on (021) 192 2917