Police investigating spate of linked ramraids in CanterburySTACY SQUIRES/STUFF Police are investigating eight linked robberies around the Canterbury region since February 10. A gang of heavily disguised cigarette thieves has been stealing cars and smashing them into businesses in rural Canterbury. Police in the region are investigating eight burglaries at dairies and service stations since February 10, which they believe are linked. Stills said the raids were "organised and targeted" and shopkeepers were encouraged to employ the "best methods of security they can". The investigation into the raids would span several police departments due to the distance between the burglaries.

Source: Stuff February 28, 2018 20:23 UTC