Police are asking for information from the public after a woman was harassed in Napier on her way home from work.
At around 5pm tonight a man has followed a woman as she has walked from her workplace in Thackeray Street to her car on Carlyle Street. The woman has been harassed by the man who was asking her to assist him in getting some prescription medicine.
After reaching her car the man has continued to harass the woman and has tried to get in the car before the woman has driven off.
The man is described as a male 23-30years of slim build and 5’8- 5’11 tall with short hair. He was wearing tan footwear, grey/black faded jeans and a black top with a monogram on it. He was described as being of Somalian or Sri Lankin decent.
Police are seeking any further information in relation to this incident and would like to hear from any other people who may have been approached by this male. Any information can be shared with Napier Police on 06 831 0700 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre