Alleged groper helping police with enquiries

A man who allegedly tried to hug and kiss women and made offensive gestures around Christchurch's Port Hills has been found by police.

Several women have recently made complaints to police about incidents, some dating back months.

The complainants said they were approached in the area of Rapaki Track and the Mount Vernon Tracks in Port Hills by a man matching a description released by police yesterday.

The man was also seen in the St Martins area.

Complaints included reports of a man attempting to hug or kiss women, and making offensive gestures or comments.

Assisted by information from a member of the public, police today (Wed) located a man at an address.

He was helping police with enquiries.

No decision had been made on whether charges would be laid, said Detective Constable Fiona Croft.