Police are continuing to ask members of the public out in the early hours in the Christchurch 'red zone' area to remain aware of their surroundings.
A small number of reports have been received of a young male approaching women, exposing himself, and in some instances indecently assaulting them.
These have mainly been in the early morning, between 6:30-8am, and the latest report was on Wednesday 23 March and took place on Banks Avenue.
Police believe the man is 16-24 years old, of a medium height and build and is described as having shoulder length wavy brown hair that is parted in the middle.
This man was last seen wearing black trackpants, a black polar fleece top and a facemask.
If you have information that could assist Police in identifying this man, please contact Police on 105 and quote file numbers 220323/5192 and 220101/8979..
Alternatively, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre