Four youths have been arrested in Christchurch following a burglary in Nelson.

A police spokesperson told Chris Lynch Media at 3.20AM, they responded to a burglary at a commercial premises on Ellis Street, Brightwater.

Police were making enquiries to locate the offenders who had fled the scene.

A few hours later, Christchurch police received a report of a vehicle driving erratically on Grahams Road, Burnside at around 10.15am.

The vehicle failed to stop for police when signalled to do so.

Police did not initiate a pursuit, instead observed the vehicles movements.

The vehicle then crashed into a member of the public’s vehicle and the member of the public was assessed for minor injuries.

A resident told Chris Lynch Media they hit a taxi outside her house in the corner of Grahams Road and Wayside Avenue.

The offenders then attempted to flee on foot, however, they were apprehended by police.

The four youths, aged between 13 and 15, are believed to be responsible for this morning’s burglary.

They will be referred to youth services.

Police would like to thank the public for providing information that assisted in these arrests the spokeswoman said.