Members of the public are being asked to be on the lookout for a patched Tauranga Mongrel Mob member who has two warrants out for his arrest.

Anthony Jack Taikato, 33, is wanted by police for drunk driving and breach of community work.

Anthony Taikato is wanted by police for drunk driving and breaching his community work.

He is described as a male Maori, about 171cm tall and of solid build.

He has tribal tattoos across his chest and right shoulder.

Police warn he may be armed and is considered dangerous so he is not to be approached.

If people have information about his whereabouts, they are asked to contact their nearest police station.

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

Meanwhile, Waikato Police are seeking a prominent member of an organised criminal group.

Detective Inspector Karl Thornton says Leslie Mark Pairama is a fugitive taking extraordinary lengths to avoid arrest and warn he should not be approached.

Leslie Pairama, also known as Lester Pairama, is believed to be the president of the rogue chapter of the Mongrel Mob.

Karl says on Thursday night detectives supported by members of the Waikato Armed Offenders Squad went to a Burwood Rd Matamata address seeking Pairama, the alleged president of the rogue chapter of the Mongrel Mob gang.

'Pairama is currently wanted on active warrants for kidnapping and aggravated robbery offences dating back to August of last year.

'Also known as Lester Pairama or Lester Rogue, this man has an extensive criminal history with over 95 convictions, many for serious violent offending. Police warn he is dangerous and should not be approached.”

Karl says officers attending the incident appealed for the occupants of the house to come out but when their calls went unanswered tear-gas was used to make the property safe for Police staff to search.

The house was found to be unoccupied.

'It was during this search that police got an idea of just what lengths Pairama will go to avoid arrest. Located inside a wardrobe in one of the bedrooms our staff located a hidden cavity equipped with a radio scanner.

'Pairama is also known to take drastic measures to change his appearance including by having tattoos removed or added to avoid being identified.”

A male Maori, about 178cm tall, and of medium to solid build, Karl says Pairama is known to have connections throughout the North Island and anyone who sees him or has information on his whereabouts is asked to ring 111.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously with the independent Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.