Christchurch Police investigating an attempted kidnapping in Fendalton earlier this week released video footage to help identify and locate the man. Video / NZ Police
Police have bolstered patrols around the leafy Christchurch suburb of Fendalton following an alleged attempted kidnapping there earlier this week.
"Police ... would like to reassure the community that we are treating the incident extremely seriously."
Following an appeal for help from the public, police had information they were followingup on and "a number" of inquiries underway.
Christchurch police earlier released video footage of a man who had tried to kidnap a woman while she was out jogging.
The footage shows a man dressed in dark clothing running along Kotare St, opposite Fendalton Park, and past the camera towards Puriri St.
He is believed to be between 25 and 33 years old and was wearing a dark-coloured vest (black or grey) and dark-coloured track pants. One trouser leg was rolled up towards the knee.
Police want to speak to anyone who might have been driving past at the time.
They are also particularly interested in hearing from anyone who might have further descriptions of the man, including whether he got into a car, or if anyone saw anything suspicious in the area.
Police ask that people reference file number 221003/5623 when reporting to the 105 online or phone service.
Police want to identify this man after an attempted kidnapping in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied
