Police are asking people to report any suspicious incidents after a string of indecent assaults on Hawke's Bay women.
A team of detectives were investigating, Detective Sergeant Jason Crowe said.
The assaults occurred in Napier Hill, Taradale and Havelock North. Police were unsure if they were connected.
All of the assaults, however, were committed by lone man who escaped on foot. Police planned to release a more detailed description later.
None of the victims required medical attention, and received assistance from Victim Support.