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Police are hunting a burglar with a head for heights who has been targeting second and third floor apartments in Christchurch.
Sergeant Phil Dean said the high-rise thief had committed six burglaries in the last two weeks.
"All entry has been via balconies or insecure windows. This person has no concern whether anyone is home, however has shown no propensity to violence. When he has been interrupted, he fled from the scene."
The burglaries took place in eastern central Christchurch city, Phillipstown and Linwood.
The burglar was described as male, about 175cm tall, of medium build and wearing dark clothing.
"We can also assume he is reasonably athletic because he is targeting second and third floor apartments where people usually feel secure enough to not lock doors and windows," Mr Dean said.
- NZPA
