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1News
23-07-2025
- 1News
Alleged car thief in Canterbury chooses wrong property to target
A suspected car thief has been stopped in his tracks by a Selwyn family yesterday morning following a string of alleged burglaries. On Monday evening, the 27-year-old allegedly stole a vehicle – a white Nissan Presage – from Hornby, in Christchurch. The car was crashed and abandoned in West Melton just after midnight. Over the next few hours, police allege the man "attempted to break into more vehicles and steal from several properties". A car owner disturbed the man as he attempted to break into his vehicle in the Kingsdowne Dr area around 8am on Tuesday and called police. 'The car owner and his family were able to hold the offender until we arrived which probably prevented more crime,' Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker said. ADVERTISEMENT The man has been remanded in custody to appear in the Christchurch District Court on August 13 on dishonesty charges. Walker is urging residents in the Willfield area in West Melton to check any CCTV from between midnight and 8am on Tuesday. Anyone with footage or who witnessed the crash involving a Nissan Presage is asked to make a report online or call 105.
Scoop
23-07-2025
- Scoop
Canterbury Car Break-Ins Stopped
A 27-year-old man has been remanded in custody on dishonesty charges in Canterbury after stealing a vehicle, crashing it, and committing other burglaries and attempted burglaries over a period of hours. On the evening of Monday 21 July, the man stole a vehicle from Hornby, and later crashed it in West Melton just after midnight. Over the next few hours, he attempted to break into more vehicles and steal from several properties. A car owner disturbed the offender breaking into a vehicle around 8am on 22 July, in the Kingsdowne Road area, and alerted Police. Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, from Selwyn Police, said they were grateful for the assistance from members of the public. 'The car owner and his family were able to hold the offender until we arrived which probably prevented more crime,' Senior Sergeant Walker said. 'He will appear in the Christchurch District Court on 13 August.' Senior Sergeant Walker says Police are keen for people in the Willfield area in West Melton to check any CCTV from between midnight and 8am on Tuesday 22 July. Anyone with footage, or who witnessed the crash involving a white Nissan Presage, is asked to make a report online [1] or call 105 referencing file number 250722/9743.
Otago Daily Times
23-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Man caught breaking into cars in Chch
A 27-year-old man has been remanded in custody after stealing a vehicle in Christchurch, crashing it and then committing other burglaries. Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker from Selwyn police said the man stole a vehicle from Hornby on the evening of Monday, July 21, and later crashed it in West Melton just after midnight. "Over the next few hours, he attempted to break into more vehicles and steal from several properties. "A car owner disturbed the offender breaking into a vehicle around 8am on 22 July, in the Kingsdowne Road area, and alerted police." Walker said they were grateful for the assistance provided by members of the public. "The car owner and his family were able to hold the offender until we arrived, which probably prevented more crime," Walker said. "He will appear in the Christchurch District Court on 13 August." Walker said police also want people in the Wilfield Rise area of West Melton to check their CCTV footage from between midnight and 8am on Tuesday, July 22. Anyone with footage or who witnessed the crash involving a white Nissan Presage should make a report online or call 105, referencing file number 250722/9743.
