42-year-old man arrested in Christchurch, NZ for powerline thefts, causing power outage and safety hazard near a kindergarten.

42-year-old man arrested for Christchurch, NZ powerline thefts, leaving 79 homes without power and exposing wires near a kindergarten. Police executed a search warrant at a Rangiora address, charging the suspect with theft and intentional damage causing danger to life. Police urge the public to report suspicious activity or information related to the incidents and warn that the behavior poses a serious risk of electrocution.

March 12, 2024
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