Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Janelle Timmins
Police are currently responding to an incident in the Lowburn area of Central Otago.
Police are seeking a European male in his late teens.
He may be in possession of a firearm and is not to be approached.
While Police do not believe he poses a direct risk to members of the public, as a precaution we advise local residents to secure their vehicles and remain inside their properties until otherwise notified.
Police are also interested in any sightings of a white Nissan Navara ute - registration KDA680.
Any information or sightings should be made to Police on 111.
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