“There is not believed to be any risk to the public following this incident,” Ryan said.
As part of the inquiries, police said they wanted to speak to anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area overnight.
“We’re interested in any CCTV or dashcam footage from Gahagan Way, or surrounding streets, including Newlands Rd and Stewart Drive, between 12pm Friday and 5am today,” Ryan said.
Anybody with information is urged to contact police via 105 by phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, referencing file number 260919/1067.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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