Location:

Canterbury

Police in Waimakariri appealing for the public’s assistance following a suspicious approach on Woodend Beach.

The incident happened around 11am yesterday. Police are wanting to speak with a man in relation to the incident. He is thought to be in his 50s or 60s and owns a small dog.

Sergeant Florent Chargelegue said nobody was injured, but a woman was shaken after being approached by a man on the beach.

“We would like to hear from the gentleman involved, or anyone else who can help us piece together what happened.