Woman, 24, accused of misusing EQC vehicles

Liquefaction and earthquake damaged houses in Burwood, Christchurch. Photo / Geoff Sloan

A 24-year-old Christchurch woman is facing criminal charges in relation to the misuse of vehicles belonging to the Earthquake Commission.

Police said the woman, who was arrested yesterday, was facing two fraud charges and a charge of unlawful conversion of a motor vehicle.

The charges were laid in relation to the reported unauthorised use of three Earthquake Commission (EQC) vehicles for several weeks by an EQC staff member.

Police said the 24-year-old woman would appear in the Christchurch District Court on Friday.