Four young people have been arrested following a burglary in central Christchurch at the weekend.

About 2:15am on Sunday, police were called to a Cashel Street shoe store, where glass had been smashed and items stolen.

Christchurch Metro Area Commander Superintendent Lane Todd said four suspects were seen fleeing the scene in a vehicle that police found driving along Bridge Street in Bromley, about 2:30am.

Police activated lights and sirens however the driver continued.

“The car was successfully spiked at the intersection of Pages Road and Rowan Avenue and police soon located the vehicle, with one young person inside, on Idaho Place, Burwood,” Todd said.

Another three people were tracked to nearby Burwood streets.

“Four young people between the ages of 14 and 16 are due to appear before the Christchurch Youth Court today on charges including burglary, unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle, and willful damage,” he said.

“This incident highlights the value of a well-equipped security system; the store’s burglar alarm led to security and Police being alerted quickly, allowing us to act swiftly and identify and locate those allegedly responsible.”

“We understand the effect burglaries and prolific offending can have on the retail businesses in our community and are committed to holding offenders to account,” Todd said.