Two arrested following aggravated robbery in Napier
Eastern Police arrest two following aggravated robbery in Napier
Thanks to some excellent work by Napier, Wairoa and
Gisborne Police, two
youths have been arrested in
relation to vehicle theft, aggravated robbery
and theft
of petrol and alcohol over the weekend.
Overnight on
Friday 17 September several vehicles were reported stolen
from
Marewa and Greenmeadows in Napier.
At around 4am,
a Taradale woman was in her vehicle heading to work when
she
discovered two people breaking into her partner’s
ute on Avondale Road. The
woman got out of her vehicle to
confront the pair, but was threatened by one
of the
offenders and her vehicle was stolen.
A short time later,
Police received reports of some concerning
driving
behaviour in Tamatea. A car is reported to have
crashed through a fence, and
the occupant was picked up
by the vehicle allegedly stolen on Avondale Road.
The
stolen vehicle is believed to be involved in petrol
drive-offs, alcohol
thefts and shoplifting reported in
Wairoa and Gisborne on Saturday morning.
At around 3:30pm
on Saturday, the vehicle was seen by staff in
Wairoa.
Attempts to stop the vehicle were unsuccessful.
However, at around 11pm
Police identified two people
fitting the descriptions of the offenders, and
arrested
them.
The two arrested offenders are due to appear in
Napier Youth Court on 30
September, facing charges
relating to aggravated robbery and theft.
A third offender
is still outstanding and Police are actively looking
for
them and the stolen vehicle.
Detective Senior
Sergeant James Keene says thanks to the vigilance of
staff
across the district Police were able to track down
the offenders and arrest
them.
“The arrests were a
result of a great coordinated effort from a wide range
of
staff, including frontline staff in Napier, Wairoa and
Gisborne, our
District Command Centre, youth and custody
staff, our dog section, gang focus
unit, and scene of
crime officers.
“The arrests demonstrate Police
commitment to holding those responsible for
dishonest
offending to account, but we continue to ask for the
public’s
help.
“Please be vigilant with the
security of your home, business and vehicles,
and if you
see anything suspicious, contact 111 immediately.”
We
also urge motorists not to leave valuables in their
vehicles, to ensure
their vehicles are locked and parked
in well-lit areas, and if possible out
of sight from the
road.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the
remaining offender and the
vehicle, which is a 2009
silver Honda Fit.
Police would like to hear from anyone
who may be able to assist with our
enquiries. If you can
help, please contact Police on 105 and quote file
number
210918/6152. Information can also be provided anonymously
via Crime
Stoppers on 0800 555
111.