1 Apr 2015

Man arrested for Rolleston heist

9:04 pm on 1 April 2015

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the theft of jewellery and motocross equipment in Canterbury earlier this year.

Police said the man would appear in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow on charges including burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm.

It is alleged the man stole jewellery, motocross equipment and other personal items from a house in Rolleston, to the west of Christchurch, on 30 January.

The police said some items had been recovered.