A manhunt is underway in Queensland for an alleged stalker believed to be on the run after failing to front court.

Police issued an arrest warrant for John Howard Amundsen, 53, after he was a no show at Brisbane Magistrates Court last Monday.

Police today released a photograph of Amundsen along with a warning to the public not to approach him.

They have also taken measures to ensure the safety of his alleged victims while he remains at large.

“We’ve got some concerns, and I say that in the sense of the nature of the

allegations that are made,” Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming told reporters on Saturday.

“The court put some (bail) conditions on him and he has not met the conditions

of the court.”

Police believe Amundsen could be travelling between Brisbane and the Gold Coast on

public transport. He is known to frequent shopping centres in Brisbane.

Amundsen also faces charges of breaching bail, contravening police directions, assaulting or obstructing police and two further counts of failing to appear.

He is of no fixed address and was last seen in Aspley in Brisbane’s north last week.

Amundsen is described as caucasian in appearance, approximately 170cm tall, of slim build with a shaved head and blue eyes. He has been known to sport grey facial hair and may also be wearing glasses.

“If members of the public see John, they are urged not to approach him, but to contact Triple Zero (000),” Queensland Police said in a statement.

– With AAP