Dunedin police are warning Corstorphine residents to be vigilant after a man was seen acting suspiciously in the suburb.
Senior Sergeant Liz Waru, of Dunedin, said a man had been knocking on Corstorphine home's doors and "peering in windows''.
If someone was home, the man gave an excuse, such as looking for a lost dog, or a friend.
"It seems quite legitimate, but we suspect his motives aren't so pure.''
The man was aged in his early 20s and was known to police.
If the man was found on a property and gave a general excuse, the resident should call police.
"We think he is up to no good and we want people to remain vigilant and give us a call.''
● A wheel was stolen from a car parked at a house in North Rd, Northeast Valley, on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The car had been "jacked up'' with a block of wood and the rear driver's side wheel was stolen.
● Fishing gear, a $100 Sony amp and about $500 of tools, including a spanner and ratchet set, were stolen from a locked car at Ravensbourne Boating Club in Ravensbourne Rd between 3pm on Wednesday and 6.45am yesterday, police said yesterday.
● A rear quarterlight window in a car parked at Bethunes Gully in North Dunedin was smashed on Wednesday between 11am and 2pm.
The car had been searched but nothing had been taken.
Police urged people to keep vehicles locked, remove valuable items and report suspicious behaviour.
