Youths break into multiple businesses across Christchurch overnight

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
May 30, 2023 |

Canterbury Police are investigating a number of burglaries committed by youths from commercials premises overnight. 

At around 5.30am, Police were called to the Hoon Hay Bakery on Halswell Road in Hillmorton, after offenders attempted to break in.

Around five minutes later, The Warehouse on Barrington Street was broken into.

Police said at this stage, it appears nothing was taken from the premises.

Around 15 minutes later, youths broke into commercial premises in Tower Junction, Addington.

Police are working with business owners to establish what has been stolen and are reviewing CCTV footage.

Enquiries are ongoing, however anyone with information is asked to call Police on 105 and reference the event number P054827534. 

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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