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Man arrested for 27 alleged petrol drive-off thefts in Canterbury

The PressOtago Daily TimesThursday 28 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A 22-year-old Christchurch man has been arrested and charged with stealing petrol 27 times. The alleged thefts occurred over the last 10 months across Canterbury and North Canterbury using various vehicles. The man has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in Christchurch District Court in November.

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First reported by The Press, Thu 28 Aug 2025, 7:10pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 14 hours
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