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Young Group of Thieves Hit Three Lyttelton Businesses in Overnight Spree

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December 27, 2022

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Three businesses in Lyttelton were not the only things hit in a spree of smash-and-grab break-ins early Tuesday.

One of the young offenders managed to hit themselves the head while trying to get into a supermarket using a rock.

About 2am, youths broke into a London St sushi shop, pub and supermarket, by throwing rocks and kicking in windows.

At Nama Sushi, a cash till and drinks were stolen. Alcohol and an empty till were taken from The Lyttelton Arms. Cigarettes, vaping products and donation boxes were taken from the SuperValue.

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