The man is described as an older Caucasian, riding a bicycle. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
Christchurch police are investigating several reports of a man approaching school girls and asking for inappropriate favours for money.
Police were first notified on 4 August of the man approaching school girls in the Merivale and St Albans area. Several other approaches had since been reported.
The man was described as an older Caucasian on a bicycle.
A police spokesperson said officers had been making enquiries and checking CCTV, but had not been able to locate the man.
"To open up possible lines of enquiry, a letter was sent to 11 schools in the area alerting them to the offending and seeking any other reports or information," the spokesperson said.
"We encourage schools, parents and caregivers to be alert, not alarmed, in relation to these reports. If you feel concerned for yourself or someone else's safety, call 111 immediately."
Police did not release the names of the 11 schools.
Last September, police reported they were searching for a man on a bicycle who was making suspicious approaches to school girls and other young people in the Papanui and Casebrook area.
Police did not believe at present the two matters were connected.
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