Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Seven youths have been taken into custody following a fleeing driver incident in Point England overnight.
Just before midnight, Police were made aware of two vehicles believed to be stolen travelling in tandem on Anderson Avenue.
Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says both vehicles fled at speed in different directions upon seeing Police.
“Police units elected not to pursue, and the vehicles movements were tracked before the Police Air Support Unit was able to get overhead to provide further assistance.
“A short time later, both vehicles were located abandoned on Point England Road.”
Inspector Dolheguy says Police conducting area enquiries located the group nearby.
“A Police dog handler was able to track the offenders from the stolen vehicle to a nearby address.
“All seven were taken into custody without further incident.”
“This was a great example of our Policing teams working together to hold offenders to account,” Inspector Dolheguy says.
“Our staff provided a timely response and I would like to acknowledge those involved in our ongoing efforts to keep our communities safe.”
All seven, aged between 10 and 16, have been referred to Youth Aid.
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Anna Thompson/NZ Police
