UPDATE: 2.23pm: Police have released an image of the vehicle they are looking for in relation to the alleged kidnap of 15-year-old LA Tukerangi.

The vehicle is a Toyota Corolla, registration no: SG1810, and is the car LA Tukerangi and Dean Whakatau were seen in on Sunday evening in Rotorua.

Police are looking for this Toyota Corolla, registration no: SG1810.

Earlier:

Police are turning their attentions to a Toyota Corolla car as they continue to search for missing 15-year-old LA Tukerangi and 36-year-old Dean Whakatau.

Information indicates the pair were in this vehicle in Rotorua on Sunday evening.

It's described as a 1993 Toyota Corolla hatchback, colour champagne brown and registration number SG1810.

It has also been described as possibly having a dent in a door and one or more grey primer patches on the paintwork.

Police are asking for any information about the vehicle.

'We have had an overwhelming response from the public reporting possible sightings and this is heart-warming,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Zane Smith.

'However, despite that response and the significant media and social media coverage, neither Dean or LA have made contact and we have no confirmed sighting of them since Sunday evening. This is of concern.”

Zane says their main focus remains on finding LA safe and returning her to her family.

'We ask that the public continue to be vigilant on our behalf.”

Any sightings of LA, Dean or the Toyota Corolla should be passed immediately to police via the 111 system.

Anyone with general information is asked to contact Rotorua Police on 07 348 0099.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.

LA Tukerangi has not made contact with her family since the weekend.