Photo: NZ PoliceA local charity is to benefit from stolen kitchen items, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in court. A 42-year-old man was sentenced at the Christchurch District Court last week to nine months and 14 days of home detention, Snr Sgt Walker said. "This is a great outcome and ensures that the community benefits from the recovery of stolen property." The charity aims to provide and improve housing for lower-income families through initiatives such as rent-to-buy programmes and community rentals, allocating warm, dry and safe housing based on need. "If you witness any suspicious activity around these areas, please call 111," Snr Sgt Walker said.
