26 Sep 2014

Charges laid after robbery in Merivale

7:27 pm on 26 September 2014

Police in Christchurch have laid charges against a 20-year-old man in connection with the armed robbery of a TAB in the city on 4 September.

Police said they had recovered a stolen Ford Falcon ute, as well as a shotgun, both of which they believed were used in the robbery.

The man, who is in custody, has been charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in court on Monday.