Source: New Zealand Police
A late-night drive-thru run has foiled one offender, after allegedly committing an aggravated robbery at another fast food outlet earlier in the night.
Auckland City Police responded to a pizza restaurant on Sandringham Road at around 10.15pm on Tuesday.
“A person has entered the store, armed with a machete, threatening the staff working and forcing them into a cooler room,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Lambarth says.
“The store’s till was stolen before the offender left the store.
“Police were contacted a short time later and a Police camera operator identified a stolen VW Golf leaving the area.”
Fortunately, no one at the store suffered any physical injuries.
A Police unit later sighted this VW sitting in a drive-thru in Māngere.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Lambarth says the vehicle was successfully spiked as it exited the drive-thru.
“The Golf has taken off at speed towards State Highway 1, and the vehicle has travelled south towards Papakura.”
The Golf was spiked a second time as it exited the motorway network.
“It came to a stop on Beach Road as all four tyres had been spiked, and both occupants were arrested without incident.”
The 21-year-old man driving the vehicle has been charged with aggravated robbery, failing to stop and receiving stolen property.
He will appear in the Auckland District Court today.
The 17-year-old male passenger will be referred to Youth Aid over the incident.
“I’d like to acknowledge all the staff involved in responding to last night’s aggravated robbery, and our colleagues in Counties Manukau who sighted our wanted vehicle,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Lambarth says.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
