Man caught after attempted break-in on Travis Rd

A 60-year-old man will appear in the Christchurch District Court after allegedly trying to break into a shed.

A householder in Travis Rd, North New Brighton, called police at 4.45am on Tuesday.

A police dog patrol apprehended the man a short time later.

A police spokesperson said the man was charged and was due to appear in court on Friday.

-Allied Media