Police warn Christchurch schools about man approaching female students
Monday 25 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Police have notified 11 schools in the Merivale and St Albans area after reports of a man approaching female students. The man allegedly offered cash in exchange for inappropriate favours during incidents reported on 4 August. He is described as an older Caucasian man riding a bicycle.
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