Source: New Zealand Police
Police are present at a Mangawhai property after a burglar confronted its occupants with a weapon earlier this afternoon.
Just before 2pm, a 111 call was made by an occupant at the address on Robert Street.
“An unknown male has entered the property armed with a piece of wood, and confronted occupants that were home at the time,” Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, of Waitematā CIB says.
“This male has advanced on the occupants, and a confrontation has occurred where the occupants have disarmed the male.”
Police and ambulance staff were contacted, as medical assistance was provided to this unknown male by the occupants.
Acting Detective Inspector Goldie says the male, a 26-year-old, has been taken to Whangārei Hospital.
He is in a serious condition, but those injuries are currently not thought to be life-threatening.
“An investigation is now underway to establish exactly what has occurred this afternoon, but I can reassure the community that Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident,” acting Detective Inspector Goldie says.
A scene guard has been set up at the Robert Street address, with a scene examination to take place at a later stage.
“You will see an increased Police presence in the Mangawhai community in response to this afternoon’s incident.”
Acting Detective Inspector Goldie says charges are to be confirmed.
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/08/24/police-investigating-burglary-in-mangawhai/