Source: New Zealand Police
A teenager’s reckless ride on an electric bike through the North Shore found him making a hard landing into court.
On Tuesday night, Police initially responded to an aggravated robbery on Coliseum Drive, Albany at 7.41pm.
Inspector Aron McKeown, Waitematā East Area Prevention Manager, says the teenage victim was outside a fast-food restaurant at the time.
“A teenage male offender has approached the victim, allegedly stealing his electric trail bike at knifepoint,” he says.
“The bike has been driven across the car park towards the mall and out of sight.”
The Police Eagle helicopter had been in the area for another matter, when the crew became aware of the job unfolding.
“Eagle responded and located the bike being driven at excessive speed on the Northern Busway southbound.
“The bike has continued to be tracked by Eagle, as it exited at Constellation Station, making its way onto the Northern Motorway.”
No units pursued the bike, but its movements were tracked from above.
Inspector McKeown says the bike was seen exiting at Tristram Avenue, heading for Beacroft Park.
“He has cut through a football game being played at the time, before heading towards Milford.
“This reckless run came to an end after he fell off the bike on Bevyn Street.
“The 15-year-old didn’t suffer any injuries, but he did find himself in handcuffs and under arrest,” he says.
Waitematā East CIB has charged the male with aggravated robbery, reckless driving and possession for supply of cannabis.
He will be appearing in the North Shore Youth Court today.
“We are ensuring the young victim is being provided by support after this unsettling event,” Inspector McKeown says.
“I’d like to acknowledge all the frontline staff, Eagle and our CIB investigators for their work in responding to this incident.”
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
