Police are currently responding to reports of a man in Te Puke who is possibly in possession of a firearm.
We have received two sightings of a man in the town carrying what appears to be a firearm this afternoon.
As yet, Police have not located the man or anything of concern.
However, we do want to hear from anyone else in Te Puke who has seen a man matching the description given by the people who called police.
The man is described as having a skinny build, with brown hair and a long beard. He was wearing black shorts, a black t-shirt, and a black cap.
If you can help, please call 111 and quote event number P057317178.
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