(File photo). Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
A man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly trying to pull someone into a vehicle in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham, police say.
Detective James Bourne said about 3pm on Thursday 2 January, a man approached a person at the northern end of Tennyson Street, in Sydenham. He then attempted to pull them into a vehicle.
The man has been charged with kidnapping in connection with the incident, and is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court on 16 January, Bourne said.
"As part of our ongoing enquiries, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the Tennyson Street area between 2:50pm and 3:10pm on Thursday 2 January."
Anyone with information was asked to call Police on 105, or to visit their Update Report page online at 105.police.govt.nz and quote file number 250102/6559. Information could also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or on their website.
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