Canterbury police are looking for Floyd Mortimer, who has four warrants to arrest in relation to the theft of a car.
Mortimer is 27 years old and is described as European of medium build and 180cm tall. He has a distinctive tattoo on his neck.
Police ask anyone who knows where Mortimer is to contact Christchurch police on (03) 363 7400, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.