CCTV captures cash till theft in Christchurch crime spree

George Thomson
George Thomson
Jan 28, 2026 |
CCTV Footage Robbery Challenge Hills Road.

A youth has stolen a cash till in the latest of a string of robberies across Christchurch.

Read more: Youth crime spree across Christchurch ends with person injured

Caught on CCTV, Police told chrislynchmedia.com the incident happened at the Challenge Petrol Station on Hills Road in Edgeware around 3.25pm, with offenders fleeing in a vehicle.

A short time later, an attempted burglary was reported on North Avon Road, followed by an unsuccessful vehicle theft in Broomfield, where a car struck a person.

Police are appealing for information.

George Thomson
George Thomson

George Thomson is a Senior Journalist at Chris Lynch Media. He has experience working in newsrooms in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. He can be contacted at [email protected]

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