At approximately 6.19am this morning (10 February 2015) a homeowner reported that a man armed with a firearm fled from their property after being disturbed by one of the occupants.
Canterbury Police are investigating the alleged incident and a Police Dog and Handler are at the scene.
The homeowners report that the armed man started a small fire in the house before he fled the scene but they managed to extinguish it without assistance from the Fire Service. The man is described as tall, medium build, wearing dark clothing, gumboots and something covering his face.
Anyone who saw the man described or has any information that may be of use to the investigation are asked to contact Canterbury Police by calling 03 687 9809.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404