Source: New Zealand Police
Police are currently attending Aotea Square in central Auckland after a bag was left unattended.
Building security staff at nearby Aotea Centre reported the incident to Police just before 9am.
Staff working in the building have made the decision to self-evacuate the building.
Police have cleared part of Aotea Square and ask the public to stay away while the matter is resolved.
“Police are taking a precautionary approach with this matter,” Inspector Peter Raynes says.
“We have made this decision with the public’s safety front of mind.”
Inspector Raynes says the Police Specialist Search Group is being deployed to the scene to inspect the bag.
“We are working to clear the area as quickly and as safely as possible.”
Police will provide a further update once available.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
