Victoria Police are searching for registered sex offender Paul Bowen, who is currently missing after failing to report his personal details to officers.
The 60-year-old is known to frequent the Ballarat, Sebastopol, Colac and Melton areas, as well as South Australia.
Police have released images and details of him as they appeal to the public to be on the lookout.
Bowen is described as being 175cm tall with a medium build, receding grey hair with a ponytail, a short trimmed grey facial beard with moustache, blue eyes, and a fair and ruddy complexion.
He is believed to be driving a white 2005 Ford Falcon station wagon with registration TWX 574.
Anyone who sees him or his car is urged not to approach him and to contact Tripe-Zero immediately.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.