The police are looking for registered sex offender Evangelas Tsiaras.

The man, 51, failed to report to the police and submit his current residential address while he is believed to be using an assumed alias including Evan, Evanelos and/or Evangelis Tsiaras.

Police have released his image in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information about his whereabouts.

Tsiaras frequents the Mernda, Blackburn and Doncaster areas.

He is described as Caucasian, 178cm tall, with a solid build, brown eyes, grey hair, a short beard and moustache.

He has a number of tattoos on his back including a pistol, a skull, scenery and a cat in a top hat. He also has further tattoos on both hips including a Playboy bunny, a female, a heart and a knife.

Anyone who sights or has any information regarding Tsiaras’ whereabouts is urged to contact triple zero (000) immediately or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

You can make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au