Police hunt a thief on the run in North Canterbury
By Nathan MortonMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·
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Save Police inspect a ute in Greta Valley, north of Christchurch. Photo / George Heard
A manhunt is under way in a North Canterbury township for an alleged thief.
Police were called to Greta Valley, 78km north of Christchurch, shortly before 7am.
It’s alleged a theft took place at a workplace in the region, the offender fled before police arrived.
The offender is still on
the run, and inquiries are ongoing.
At one stage, police appeared to be inspecting a white ute that had crashed into a walkway in Greta Valley.