A hero truckie who rescued a woman during a serious assault is being urged to contact police.
The incident took place near the BP Truck Shop on Hocking St, Mt Maunganui between 1am and 3am on January.
A 27-year-old local man has been arrested and faces a number of serious charges.
Police said the mystery truckie intervened but left the scene before officers could speak to him.
Anyone with information about the man, or the incident, is urged to call Tauranga police on 07 577 4300, or 0800 Crimestoppers in confidence.
