Source: Radio New Zealand
Enquires into the events remain ongoing. 123RF
A Christchurch man has been arrested after crashing, stealing a vehicle he hit, then attempting to take another three vehicles.
Police were called to Queen Elizabeth II Drive after reports of a stolen vehicle following a three vehicle crash.
They said a 28-year-old man had forced a driver he crashed into from their car, before leaving the area.
He was later found on Papanui Road after attempting to steal another three vehicles.
Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer said there were no serious injuries.
He said police found “cannabis and items indicating supply” during a search of the man’s first vehicle.
The man due to appear in the District Court in Christchurch on Thursday charged with possession of cannabis for supply, careless driving, driving in a dangerous manner, two counts of failing to stop or ascertain injury and two counts of robbery.
Enquires into the events remain ongoing.
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