A Christchurch kindergarten was placed in lockdown while a police dog tracked a suspected burglar.
The Herald understands the Fairleigh Kindergarten on Garden Rd, Merivale, was in lockdown for 25 minutes this morning.
A police spokesperson said officers received a report of a burglary at a private property on Garden Rd, Merivale, at 11.35am.
“Police have attended and made inquiries,” the spokesperson said.