Arrest made after theft of patrol car, Christchurch

A man has been arrested in relation to the theft of a Police car in Christchurch on Saturday morning.

The vehicle was taken during an incident in Hoon Hay about 7.50am, and found abandoned in St Albans about 8.05am.

A number of search warrants were executed this morning in relation to the matter, and a 28-year-old man has been arrested.

He will now face a number of charges and will be put before the court in due course.

The incident will be subject to a District review.

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