A Police investigation is quickly closing in on alleged offenders behind a
robbery in Kamo earlier this week.

Two arrests have been made and further arrests are expected to be made over
the incident that occurred on Kamo Road on the night of 20 February 2024.

Detective Sergeant Paul Overton says three victims had been assaulted, one
seriously, as the group had been disturbed allegedly trying to steal a
vehicle.

In the process another member of the public’s vehicle was stolen and later
recovered in Kensington.

“Investigators have worked hard to identify those responsible for this
cowardly act,“ Detective Sergeant Overton says.

“We have arrested two males, aged 16 and 18, and they will be facing
serious charges in the court.”

The pair will appear before the Whangārei Youth and District Courts charged
with:

• Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily
harm
• Aggravated assault
• Assault with intent to injure
• Unlawfully takes motor vehicle
• Attempted unlawful takes motor vehicle

Detective Sergeant Overton says the investigation is continuing and further
arrests and charges are likely in this case.

“I would like to acknowledge the community for their response to this
incident and for assisting with our investigation to date,” he says.

“We hope this brings some reassurance to our three victims, who are
continuing to recover from their ordeal on Tuesday night.”

Anyone with information that can further assist Police in the investigation
are asked to get in contact.

Please call 105 or go online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 using
‘Update My Report’. Please reference file number 240220/1236.

Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555
111.

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