Allan Hopkins, 44, wanted by SA and Victoria police over alleged serious sexual offending involving a child

A man wanted over the alleged serious sexual assault of a child has been spotted in a ute at an Adelaide bottle-o, buying beer with someone else in car. See the CCTV.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 44-year-old man wanted over the serious sexual assault of a child.

Allan Hopkins, 44, is being sought by SA police for serious sexual offending involving a child under the age of 18 years. He is also wanted by Victoria police.

The alleged offending is believed to have occurred in South Australia within the past few weeks, with Mr Hopkins seen driving through an Adelaide bottle shop last week.

Allan Hopkins, 44, is wanted for serious sexual offending involving a child under the age of 18 years. Picture: SA Police

He is being sought by both SA and Victoria police. Picture: SA Police

He has been driving a vehicle with SA registration XC101T. Picture: SA Police

CCTV footage shows a girl or woman in the vehicle as he bought several cans of alcohol.

He is caucasian, 185cm tall, solid build, with short brown hair, brown eyes and a skull tattoo on his right upper arm.

He is believed to be driving a grey 2022 Mazda BT50 ute, SA registration XC101T, and may have travelled to Victoria.

If you see him, his vehicle or know of his whereabouts, please call the Police Assistance line on 131 444 immediately or triple-0 in an emergency.