A man facing several charges including robbery and burglary is wanted by police after doing a runner from his trial.

Waikato Police posted an appeal for information about the whereabouts of Andrew Watkins, 31, on its Facebook page today.

'He did a runner from his trial last week and now it is believed he will be doing his best to avoid apprehension,” says the post on Facebook.

'Andrew has links to Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton and Te Awamutu. He is known to gain work within the commercial fishing community so could potentially be looking for a job out at sea.”

Police say he is a couple of distinctive tattoos, including one on his neck and one on his hand.

People with information are asked to ring 111.

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