NZ police charge man after thefts in Christchurch

Police have arrested and charged a 35-year-old man for a number of recent offences in Christchurch.

The offences include the theft of personal property and three vehicles from three different locations in late June.

The man was arrested in Papanui on Friday 5 July.

He appeared in Christchurch District Court on Monday 8 July and pled guilty to 11 charges, including burglary and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

He is expected to be sentenced on Wednesday 23 October, however further charges are likely.

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