Two youths have been arrested after a ram raid at Christchurch’s Westfield Riccarton mall ended in police deploying road spikes.

Inspector Paul Reeves said police responded to a report of an incident on Rotherham St, Riccarton, about 12.30am on Tuesday.

It is alleged a vehicle was used to gain entry to a premises and damage a window before leaving the scene, Reeves said.

“A member of the public reported the vehicle, which was subsequently located by police.

“Police successfully deployed road spikes and the vehicle continued for a short distance before being abandoned near the intersection of Waltham Road and Austin Street with all four tyres deflated.”

Reeves said two youths were taken into custody.

They are facing charges including aggravated burglary, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, burglary, failing to stop and dangerous driving.

Both youths were due to appear in the Christchurch Youth Court on Tuesday.