Three men charged after allegedly stealing courier van full of presents

Saturday 20 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 20 Dec 2025, 7:44pm

Three men have been charged with theft and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle after a courier van filled with Christmas packages was stolen on Friday. Police recovered the van in the Birdlings Flat area with assistance from a local farmer. The men are due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Tuesday.

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1. StuffSat 20 Dec 2025, 6:33pm

   Men charged after allegedly stealing courier van full of Christmas presents (opens in new tab)

2. The PressSat 20 Dec 2025, 6:59pm

   Christmas courier heist thwarted by police with help from Birdlings Flat farmer (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 20 Dec 2025, 7:44pm

   Three men charged after stealing van full of Christmas packages (opens in new tab)