A 26-year-old man accused of a Christmas morning break-in
where children's presents were taken, today abandoned his bid
for release on bail as more burglary charges were laid
against him in Christchurch District Court.
Rory Khan Conley, unemployed, of St Albans, is now alleged to
have committed three burglaries at the Meadow Park Holiday
Camp, in Meadow Street, Papanui, on Christmas Day.
This includes the burglary of the kitchen block and a motel
unit where police alleged Christmas presents for two girls
aged four and six were taken. The younger girl's gifts were
recovered soon after in a car being driven by Conley.
They are seeking a co-offender and the car belonging to the
family, who were visiting from the North Island. The older
girl's presents were not found but police arranged for more
freshly wrapped presents to be delivered to the family.
Conley also faces charges of possession of two cannabis
pipes, and possession of a modified fork which could be used
for burglary.
Defence counsel Serina Bailey began a bail application for
Conley yesterday and the decision was expected to be made
today.
However, she abandoned the application because of the extra
charges and Judge Brian Callaghan remanded Conley in custody
to January 12, without plea.
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