Police searched around Dunedin's Botanic Garden yesterday after a young woman was grabbed. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
Sgt Matt Lee said the incidents, which are not believed to be related, happened in North Dunedin yesterday.
About 7.45am near Harbour Tce "a middle-aged man wearing nothing but a red t-shirt" approached two young women and slapped one on the backside, before running towards Dundas St.
Inquiries to identify the man were ongoing, he said.
About 1pm a young woman walking through the Botanic Garden on her way home was grabbed on the backside.
"We will be combing the CCTV to try to identify the person responsible."
