Missing registered sex offender frequents Shepparton

Police say Mr Ali is known to frequent the Nunawading, Sunshine, Collingwood, Ringwood, St Kilda and Shepparton areas.

Mr Ali was last seen in the Collingwood area on Wednesday, March 5.

He is about 180cm tall and about 80kg. He has an olive complexion with dark hair.

Mr Ali has an amputation of his right hand, and he was last seen with a prosthetic hand and wearing a glove over it.

He also has a prosthetic glass eye according to a release sent out by Victoria Police.

Police have released two images of Mr Ali, including one captured at Collingwood Railway Station on Wednesday, March 5.

Anyone who sees Mr Ali is urged to contact 000 immediately.

Anyone with other information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au