Police hunt escaped bikie gang member

A member of a bikie gang is being hunted by police after cutting off his electronic monitoring bracelet and leaving his home.

Waitemata Police are searching for Rebel gang member Ivan Carr after he allegedly cut off his tracking bracelet and left his Gulf Harbour address without permission.

Carr is on bail and has an extensive and violent criminal history.

Police say he is dangerous and should not be approached by members of the public.