Unlucky Number Seven: Group Arrested In Counties Manukau
20 November
A quick-thinking resident who alerted
Police to a group of alleged thieves
stealing cars in
Flatbush has helped put the brakes on their crime
spree.
At around 11.30pm, Police received a call from
a member of the public
advising there were a group of
people trying to steal his car on Flat Bush
School
Road.
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager,
Inspector Rakana Cook, says
the resident disturbed the
group before quickly calling Police and
providing
important information.
“The group was
seen leaving in a vehicle, which was quickly located by
the
Police Eagle helicopter a short time
later.
“Three of the offenders were then dropped off
on Hollyford Drive by the
driver. Several Police units
were quickly on scene and took them
into
custody.
“The driver has continued onto
State Highway 1 southbound and exited at
Manurewa where
it proceeded to drive around the area for some time
before
being spiked.”
Inspector Cook says the
vehicle eventually came to a stop in Clendon Park
where
another four offenders were taken into
custody.
“I’d like to acknowledge the
community’s vigilance in reporting this
suspicious
activity to us straight away, which allowed us to
respond
quickly,” Inspector Cook says.
“It’s
also a timely reminder that if something suspicious is
happening in
your neighbourhood and you see it, don’t
hesitate to call police. We will
respond and hold those
involved accountable.”
Police continue to encourage
the community to report offending or suspicious
activity
as it happens by calling 111.
Other matters can be
reported after the fact by calling 105 or going online
to
https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105
An
18-year-old male will appear in Manukau District Court today
charged with
unlawfully getting into a motor
vehicle.
An 11, and 13-year-old, three 14-year-olds
and a 17-year-old have been
referred to Youth Aid
Services.