A 31-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a spate of burglaries at Christchurch backpackers and hostels in the past week.
He will appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning facing a number of burglary charges.
Detective Sergeant Damon Wells thanked the Christchurch Tactical Crime Unit for their success in finding and arresting the man so quickly.
"We understand that this has been stressful for the victims, and we are pleased to have been able to locate and give back to them the property stolen," he said.
"We are committed to making sure that anyone who visits our city has a safe and enjoyable time."
