Statement to be attributed to Detective Senior Sergeant
Colin Baillie:
Christchurch Police are urging Upper
Riccarton residents who may have had a prowler or noted any
unusual activity in the area this morning to contact
them.
The request follows reports of a man unlawfully
entering two residential properties in the suburb between
6am and 7am today.
As a result, a man is now assisting
us with our enquiries.
We are in the early stages of
understanding what has occurred today and if you noted a
prowler on your property, or any unusual or suspicious
activity, we urge you to contact us as soon as
possible.
Support is being provided to those affected
by these events this morning.
Further information will
be provided when available.
Anyone with information
that can assist is asked to call Police on 105 and reference
Operation
Linen.
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