Christchurch intruder who tied three people up still on the run

Police are wanting to hear from anyone who saw this vehicle yesterday after 10.20am in Christchurch as it is being linked to a home invasion in Harewood. Photo / Supplied

Police are still looking for a man who broke into a Christchurch home on Monday and tied up three people before driving off with money and their car.

Police have now spoken to the three victims in their 60s, including a couple visiting from China, who have told them about the traumatic experience.

A Caucasian man in his 30s and 1.8m posed as a delivery driver and forced his way inside the Patricia Pl house at about 7am.

"They were tied up for approximately three hours, and while they were not physically harmed, it was a terrifying time for them with the threat of violence present the whole time," police said.

The victims are now being supported by Victim Support, police and family members.

Police are appealing for any sightings of the man or a 2007 silver Toyota Vitz with the registration HFD599, which was taken from the address at about 10.20am and recovered in Casebrook last night.

Detective Simon Keith said the man appeared to be after money as nothing else other than a car was stolen and the victims were not injured.

"I want to reassure the community that we are doing everything possible to catch this offender as we believe people have the right to feel safe in their own homes."

Anyone with information about the home invasion can contact Christchurch Central Police Station or anonymously via Crimestoppers.