Man with distinctive full-face tattoos wanted by police

Shayden Hikaka-Beattie.
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie. Photo credit: Supplied / Police

Police are searching for a man with distinctive full-face tattoos who is wanted for arrest.

Shayden Hikaka-Beattie, 24, has the word 'forever' tattooed across his forehead and other tattoos on his cheeks and chin.

Police also want to speak to him in relation to an incident in Feilding on Sunday where a gun was allegedly pointed at police and a member of the public.

Shayden Hikaka-Beattie, before his 'forever' tattoo.
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie, before his 'forever' tattoo. Photo credit: Supplied / Police

He has links to the Manawatū and south Taranaki areas.

"He should not be approached and we are asking anyone with information to contact Police via 111 and quote file number 210613/3562," says Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Sheridan, Palmerston North area investigations manager.

"Alternatively, information can be provided to us anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."