Police bolster patrols after attempted kidnapping of Christchurch female jogger, release video

Police have bolstered patrols around the leafy Christchurch suburb of Fendalton following an alleged attempted kidnapping there earlier this week.

"Police ... would like to reassure the community that we are treating the incident extremely seriously."

Following an appeal for help from the public, police had information they were following up on and "a number" of inquiries underway.

Christchurch police earlier released video footage of a man who had tried to kidnap a woman while she was out jogging.

The footage shows a man dressed in dark clothing running along Kotare St, opposite Fendalton Park, and past the camera towards Puriri St.

The woman was approached at 6.20am on Monday on Kotare St, Fendalton, Detective Mark Burrett said.

The unknown man attempted to drag her away but fled after a passing motorist intervened.

Police want to identify this man after an attempted kidnapping in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied

The man is described as possibly of Indian descent, medium build, about 1.76m-1.79m tall, with short black hair and a short beard.

He is believed to be between 25 and 33 years old and was wearing a dark-coloured vest (black or grey) and dark-coloured track pants. One trouser leg was rolled up towards the knee.

Police want to speak to anyone who might have been driving past at the time.

They are also particularly interested in hearing from anyone who might have further descriptions of the man, including whether he got into a car, or if anyone saw anything suspicious in the area.

Police ask that people reference file number 221003/5623 when reporting to the 105 online or phone service.

Police want to identify this man after an attempted kidnapping in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied