The second incident occurred on Thursday, December 22, at about 6.40am, when the woman was awoken by an unknown man and assaulted.
Again, the offender fled and was unable to be located by a police dog.
“The description of the suspect is similar in both cases, leading police to believe the same man may be responsible,” Carroll said.
He is of a large, solid build, with a large head, broad shoulders, large nostrils and dark skin.
The man was wearing a large “chunky” hoodie – dark grey or blue in colour – and a dark grey beanie. He has spoken in a soft, yet deep, voice.
“This offending is a serious concern to police. We want to locate the offender as soon as possible and the two men in the images may be able to assist us with that,” Carroll said.
Police also want to hear from anyone who has captured imagery on security cameras or dashcam that may assist their inquiries.
“These events have been incredibly disturbing for the victim. Every person deserves to feel safe in their home and we are committed to finding those responsible,” Carroll said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 105 or fill out a report online at www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report and referencing 221222/6152.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
