A woman has allegedly been raped in her Christchurch home this morning.
Police dog teams are searching the area around Sockburn for a man who broke into the home around 10.50am.
He is described as Polynesian, aged in his 40s with two front teeth missing.
Cordons are in place around the area as police continue their search.
The woman, aged in her 20s, is receiving treatment at the scene.
