Police in Wanaka want to find out more about a man who's been seen following two schoolchildren in Tenby Street.
Parents are concerned about the incident, which has sparked commentary on local social media.
The man hasn't been identified or spoken to.
Police want people to be aware there's a possible threat, but say it's important to remember the man may be innocent.
He's between 35 and 40 with a swept fringe and was wearing aviator sunglasses and holding New World plastic bags which seemed to be empty.
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