Chrisrchurch police are ask members of the public out in the early hours in the Christchurch ‘red zone’ to remain aware of their surroundings.

It follows a small number of reports of a young man rapproaching women, exposing himself, and in some instances indecently assaulting them.

Police say 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 number 210321/8979.

Alternatively, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.