Police responded to reports of three commercial premises on Lyttelton’s main street being broken into on Monday 26 december.
?
A cash register and cigarettes were among the items stolen.
?
Police spiked the vehicle involved in the incident on Rutherford Street, Woolston, at around 2:20 am.
?
The stolen items were located in the vehicle, however, the youths fled.
?
Police are following strong lines of enquiry to locate the offenders.
?
From initial enquiries it appears the incidents are linked.
?
Thanks to the businesses operating CCTV cameras Police were able to identify the vehicle involved quickly and track it.
?
Sergeant Anna Partridge Lyttelton/Sumner station supervisor says, “Police want to assure businesses and the public that we are monitoring the area, and are carrying out patrols to ensure the safety of our community.”
?
Enquiries remain ongoing.
?
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist enquiries is asked to call 105, and quote the file number ‘221227/3462’.
?
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
?
Ends
Issued by Police Media Centre