$140,000 worth of electric equipment allegedly stolen in raid by four youths

May 14, 2023

About $140,000 worth of electric equipment, including phones, was stolen from a North Canterbury store after four youths forced their way through the front doors.

The burglary happened at an appliance and technology store on High St in Rangiora about 4.35am on May 17.

Police searched a Christchurch house later that day and found a large amount of stolen property.

In statement released on Monday, police said they had identified two young people alleged to be involved and were appealing for information on two other offenders.

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"Two young people have assisted with our inquiries, and have been referred to Youth Aid," they said.

Police were still working to identify and find two other people believed to have been involved, as well as further stolen property.

They also asked members of the public to be on the lookout for a grey 2005 Subaru Outback, registration number JMU660.

Police believed the vehicle may have been abandoned in the Christchurch suburbs of Riccarton, Sockburn or Hoon Hay.

Anyone with information was asked to call police on 105 and quote file number 230517/8497, or make a report online by using the 'Update Report' function.

Information could also be shared anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.