A man with a swastika facial tattoo was knocking on doors in Dunedin last night, saying he was "fundraising".
Acting Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said police were aware of a man going to homes in the St Clair area asking for money and telling people who answered their doors that he was fundraising.
He was believed to have a swastika tattoo on his face or neck.
Inquiries were ongoing and police encouraged anyone who had information to report it to them, he said.