Christchurch Police Tactical Crime Unit, have arrested a man alleged to have carried out fifteen burglaries in the Christchurch area between May and October 2023.
The burglaries mainly occurred at small businesses such as cafés and restaurants, causing significant disruption for business owners.
Detective James McCoy says “We would like to remind the public of the benefits of having quality CCTV systems and alarms installed at businesses and residential addresses. These are a means to either deter offenders or provide Police with viable lines of enquiry to identify offenders”.
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Issued by the Police Media Team