Three people arrested after carpet rolls found on car roof

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7:48am

In this story Christchurch Police

Police arrested three people in Christchurch early Tuesday morning after spotting rolls of carpet strapped to the roof of a vehicle. The car was pulled over on Briggs Rd in Shirley around 3.10am. The individuals are alleged to have stolen the carpet.

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1. StuffTue 1 Jul 2025, 7:27am

   Alleged carpet thieves caught with rolls strapped to roof of car (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 1 Jul 2025, 7:48am

   Carpet burglars caught in transit (opens in new tab)