A allegedly violent and dangerous gang member is on the run from police after failing to turn up for a court appearance.
Waitemata police are searching for 23-year-old George Christopher Pomee, from Auckland, who has a warrant out for his arrest.
Pomee is a violent offender who is currently before the court in relation to a number of charges including kidnapping, aggravated robbery, threatening to kill and assault with intent to injure.
Pomee is described as medium build, about 185cm tall and has distinctive tattoos under both eyes and on the lower part of his neck.
He has links to the Head Hunters gang and has contacts across Auckland, including the North Shore, Te Puke, Tauranga and Napier.