6 Jun 2023

Four youths arrested after Christchurch shop ram raided

12:47 pm on 6 June 2023
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Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Four young people have been arrested following the ram raid of a Christchurch retail store this morning.

Police were called to the break-in at the store on Colombo Street store in Sydenham about 4.40am.

A stolen vehicle was used to gain entry and vape products were taken, they said.

Police said the four youths believed to be involved were located near Ashburton later this morning and taken into custody.

All will be referred to Youth Aid.