Tag: theft
Apologetic ram raider gets a chance at rehab
Teenage ram-raider Jordan Lee Duncan flies to Auckland on Thursday with hopes for an end to his synthetic cannabis addiction and the best wishes of at least one of his victims.
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.
Mental health report ordered after mall incident
A psychiatric report will be prepared on a 17-year-old youth being held in custody after a bizarre violent incident at Riccarton’s Westfield Mall at the weekend.
Woman admits raids on airport luggage
A woman has admitted three raids on the luggage carousel at Christchurch Airport, taking bags and contents worth about $4700.
Teen raided girls’ school
An 18-year-old youth has been released on supervision for his raid on bicycles and lockers at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School in Merivale.
‘One-man crime wave’ jailed
A “one-man crime wave” who told the court prison had saved his life, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years’ jail for dishonesty charges involving losses of $49,000.
Bail not opposed for burglary accused
A woman charged with two house burglaries has been granted bail at the Christchurch District Court three days after a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Remand to Dunedin for robbery accused
An additional carjacking charge has been laid against Dunedin man Michael John Hughes after police arrested him in Canterbury on Wednesday at the end of a manhunt.
Australian deportation policy questioned
A judge has questioned the justice of Australia’s policy of deporting offenders when a 22-year-old rapidly got himself into more trouble after being returned to New Zealand.
Pair damaged stolen and abandoned car
Community-based sentences have been imposed on two young men who smashed up and looted a stolen car they found abandoned on a remote track near Kainga, north of Christchurch.
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