A man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly trying to pull someone into a vehicle in Christchurch, police say.
Detective James Bourne said about 3pm on Thursday, January 2, a man approached a person at the northern end of Tennyson St in Sydenham.
He then attempted to pull the person into a vehicle.
The man has been charged with kidnapping in connection with the incident.
He is scheduled to appear in the Christchurch District Court on January 16, 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.
