Esperance detectives have warned the community not to approach a man they believe can assist them with their investigation into a “current serious incident”.

Police said they were looking for 26-year-old Harley White-Tate.

Mr White-Tate is described as approximately 173cm tall, with a slim build, brown skin, short brown hair, hazel eyes and facial stubble.

He is believed to be in the Esperance area.

Police said if sighted, members of the public are advised not to approach Mr White-Tate but contact police immediately on 131 444.