Police locate 'dangerous' man after public appeal

Christchurch police have located the "dangerous" man who prompted a manhunt after absconding from a care agency last night.

In a statement on Thursday night, police said they were carrying out "extensive inquiries" to locate Kieran Thomas, 35, who had been in the care of another agency.

Police were notified he was missing just before 6pm.

They said Kieran was "considered dangerous and should not be approached."

But police said this morning he had been located.

"We would like to thank the public for their assistance."

- Allied Media