Tag: shoplifting
Organised shoplifting accused held in custody
Two Aranui mothers charged with being part of an organised shoplifting ring in Christchurch, Rangiora, and Ashburton have been remanded in custody.
Shoplifter used scissors to lunge at people
A judge says he doubts a shoplifter’s claim that it was coincidence that he had a pair of scissors which he used to lunge at two people who tried to stop him.
Years later, authorities were on watch for shoplifter
In 2014, a young Christchurch woman took the police’s diversion scheme too literally, and diverted herself to Australia.
The Good Question Department
“Next time, if you pay for your meat, you can eat it.” Judge John Brandts-Giesen provides some basic advice to a shoplifter prosecuted in the Christchurch District Court.
Inept shoplifter heading for rehab
A 22-year-old’s two inept shoplifting episodes have sent him on the road to rehabilitation to sort out his drug and alcohol issues.
Fake firearm call admitted
A 34-year-old woman admitted drunkenly calling the police and telling them there was someone in her house with a firearm – and then refusing to let the officers inside.
Court told of teen’s suicide ‘cluster’
A teenager who has lost 10 friends to suicide in recent years – and made three attempts herself – has been granted permanent name suppression at her Christchurch District Court sentencing on dishonesty charges.
Jail for shoplifter nabbed on social media
A 31-year-old Leeston man caught after Gun City posted CCTV video of a shoplifter online has been jailed for more than two years, in the Christchurch District Court.
Shoplifting ‘easiest way to get drugs’
A repeat offender has described his shoplifting as “the easiest way to get drugs, basically”.
Bail refused for gun shop theft accused
Bail has been refused for a Leeston man arrested at the weekend for a series of shoplifting charges, including stealing an $18,000 night vision unit from Gun City in Papanui.
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