7 Apr 2019

Three charged after spate of robberies in Christchurch

2:39 pm on 7 April 2019

Three men have been arrested and charged following a spate of aggravated robberies and burglaries in Christchurch.

In the last month, there have been six aggravated robberies throughout the city at two supermarkets, a Burger King, petrol station, post shop and a liquor store.

Two burglaries took place at residential addresses in Ranfurly Street.

The men, aged 18, 35 and 38, appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Saturday facing a variety of charges including aggravated robbery and burglary.

They were remanded in custody, and are set to reappear in court tomorrow.