Mistakenly filling a stolen car with diesel instead of petrol led to the arrest of a Blenheim man yesterday.
Constable Michelle Stagg, of Blenheim, said the man broke into Annies Cafe and Shop in Grovetown and stole food and a car about 11.30pm on Saturday.
About 3am yesterday the car broke down on Shirtliff St after the man filled it with diesel, which Miss Stagg said he also stole, instead of petrol.
Police tracked down the man a short time later.
A 19-year-old man will appear in Blenheim District Court today charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, possession of an offensive weapon, theft, burglary and driving while forbidden.
Last updated 13:00 28/06/2010
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