Police have released video footage of a mystery man believed to be behind a series of car crimes in Lake Hāwea.
The man, who has no discernable face but a possibly distinctive gait, can be seen walking beside a car in the CCTV footage.
“We believe he may be able to assist us with our enquiries into the break-ins, which were reported between midnight Saturday January 17 and 5am on Sunday January 18,” police said in a statement.
Eight cars were attempted to be broken into, including one vehicle that was stolen – and later recovered by police.
The streets the cars were tampered with were parked on Capell Avenue, Paradise Place, Hewson Crescent, Little Maude Avenue, Lakeview Terrace, Grandview Road and Bell Street.
Police were also aware of a vehicle heard doing burnouts and crashing in the area at 4am, where Police were not called.
Anyone who recognises this man is asked to contact Police on 105 quoting file number 260118/4376.
– Allied Media