Police seek help identifying suspect in Christchurch scrap metal theft

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 3:10pm

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Police are asking for public assistance to identify a person captured on security footage during a theft at Resource Recycling Technologie in Woolston. The individual is suspected of stealing copper radiators worth approximately $150 on 27 November. The person was seen wearing a dark cap and a green hooded jacket.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 1:54pm

   Christchurch police seek help to identify person after scrap metal thefts (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 2 Dec 2025, 3:10pm

   Police seek help identifying Christchurch scrap yard theft suspect (opens in new tab)