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31-year-old Parone Tuhakaraina has active warrants for his arrest, and Police are wanting to find him within the Waikato area.

Last night a Police operation in Matamata linked a vehicle to the man after it was seen in the area.

Police stopped the vehicle at around 10.45pm. While the vehicle was stopped, a female driver was detained. A passenger thought to be Tuhakaraina switched seats to the driver's side and drove off.

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Authorities deployed spikes which made the vehicle come to a halt after hitting a parked vehicle on Broadway. The driver got away on foot.

An extensive search was conducted by staff, including with a Helicopter, to locate the individual but was unsuccessful.

Tuhakaraina is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

If you have seen Tuhakaraina, or have any information which may assist, please call Police on 111 and quote file number 210716/6096.

In addition, information can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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