Teens arrested over BB shooting spree

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Two South Canterbury teens have been arrested following a two-night shooting spree with BB guns.

The pair, aged 16 and 17, allegedly caused thousands of dollars of damage in Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Timaru over two nights last week.

A pellet was also fired from a moving car, hitting and injuring a 14-year-old girl.

"Quite a few thousands of dollars of damage was caused," Senior Constable Mike Stephens told the Southland Times.

"We're talking large windows, one ... cost $1250 to replace."

Mr Stephens said two gas-powered BB pistols were recovered and the teens were likely to be charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and wilful damage.

- NZPA