Police investigate after stranger found in Christchurch child's bedroom

Monday 3 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 11:28am

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Police are investigating after a couple discovered a stranger in their young child's bedroom in Wigram. Officers were called to the Christchurch home around 12.40am on Sunday. The mother reported feeling petrified following the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 3 Aug, 9:50am

   Police investigate after stranger found in Christchurch child’s bedroom (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 3 Aug, 11:28am

   Christchurch parents find stranger in child's bedroom in the night (opens in new tab)