Christchurch police contracted a commercial helicopter to track and help apprehend offenders driving recklessly across the city.
A police spokesman told chrislynchmedia.com just before 1PM, officers were alerted to a burglary where a group of offenders stole two vehicles from a private property near Memorial Avenue.
A short time later, police received several reports from members of the public about the vehicles being driven dangerously or acting suspiciously.
A commercial helicopter was used by police to assist in tracking the offenders as they drove through Avonhead, Burnside, Sockburn, and other parts of Christchurch.
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One of the vehicles was later found abandoned on Avonhead Road.
Three offenders have been located and charged.
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today, charged with burglary.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz by clicking “Update Report” or call 105. Please quote file number 250717/5188.
