a-armedpolice6.jpg Police gather beside Lowburn Valley Rd, near Cromwell, as the search for an armed teenager continues. Photo: Pam JonesA 19-year-old Mosgiel man has appeared in the Queenstown District Court today on several charges after a police pursuit and search in Central Otago yesterday. Part of Central Otago was in lockdown yesterday as police searched for the teen, who they believed was armed. The person also saw a helicopter, which they believed was part of the search, about 5.40pm. Another person told the Otago Daily Times they saw several police cars speeding through Lawrence earlier in the day.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 08, 2017 16:34 UTC