Ashley Tai, left, and Vance Taurere. Photos: Eastern Bay Police.

EBOP Police are looking for the following persons who have failed to appear in Court recently and warrants have been issued for their arrest.

Senior Sergeant Yvonne Parker says they are urged to visit the court to sort out their outstanding matters.

“Or expect police to be knocking on their doors in the very near future.”

The following men with outstanding warrants are: 

Vance Taurere, 31, of Kawerau

Ashley Tai, 29, of Opotiki

Wayne Kiri, 37, of Taneatua

Tuahiwi Tawhai, 27, of Whakatane

Tuahiwi Tawhai.

People with information about where these men might be can contact Whakatane Police Station on 07 308 5255.

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