Two youths arrested after alleged ram raid at Riccarton business

Tuesday 28 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 28 Jul, 9:36am

Police arrested two young people following an alleged aggravated burglary at a Riccarton commercial premises on Tuesday morning. Officers say a stolen vehicle was used to force entry before a pursuit through Christchurch streets. The suspects were apprehended after police road spikes deflated all four tyres on the vehicle.

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1. The PressTue 28 Jul, 8:38am

   Road spikes catch alleged offenders in Christchurch mall ram raid (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 28 Jul, 8:39am

   Two youths arrested after alleged Christchurch aggravated burglary (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 28 Jul, 9:36am

   Christchurch teens in Youth Court after alleged attempted ram raid in Riccarton (opens in new tab)