A gang member on the run following a violent domestic dispute in Tokoroa is dangerous and should not be approached, police say.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karl Thornton, of Hamilton police, said an arrest warrant had been issued for Kelly Te Aroha Smith, a 43-year-old patched Mongrel Mob member who he allegedly assaulted his partner on Sunday.
"Smith has an extensive criminal history and access to firearms, and has threatened to use them," Mr Thornton said.
Smith is a Maori, 176cm tall, of solid to fat build. He has a bulldog tattoo on his forehead with a large letter "M" and a Maori design on his neck and throat.
"Smith has an extensive criminal history, much of it for violent offending. We urge anyone who sees this man not to approach him but to ring 111 immediately," he said.
