Officers today carried out search warrants, arresting a man aged 30 and a 63-year-old woman.
“The arrests we have made relate to shoplifting and fraud matters totalling in excess of $20,000,” Detective Sergeant Mike Freeman, of the Christchurch Fraud Squad, said in a statement.
“A significant portion of electrical equipment stolen from commercial premises has been recovered.
“Our understanding is that these items were stolen between 20 October and 3 November.”
Two searches took place in Hei Hei and Hornby about 8.15am today, while a third warrant happened later in the day.
A 30-year-old man appeared in the Christchurch District Court today on two charges of causing loss by deception (over $1000), two charges of theft of a motor vehicle, and eight charges of shoplifting (over $1000).
He was remanded in custody to reappear tomorrow.
A 63-year-old woman is due to appear in court on November 19 on charges of causing loss by deception (over $1000) and theft of a motor vehicle.
- Allied Media
