Police attempts failed to locate a man last night after a family-related incident in the central North Island.
A police spokesperson said cordons were in place at the Taupo end of State Highway 5 while armed police sought a wanted man in connection to a family harm incident.
The man was not located and police were continuing to make enquiries.
"Police thank local people for their patience while the cordons were in place," a police spokesperson said.
Police did not plan to release further details.
