Police have taken two people into custody, as an investigation into the abduction of a woman in Beach Haven last night continues
Detective Inspector Callum McNeill, of °Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ CIB, says the pair were located by Police in central Auckland this afternoon and taken into custody.
¡°Our investigation has been progressing throughout the day, and we have been speaking with the pair late this afternoon.
¡°We have now laid charges against this pair and they will be appearing in the North Shore District Court tomorrow.¡±
A 32-year-old man from Dairy Flat is facing serious charges, including: kidnapping, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, commission of a crime using a firearm and burglary with a firearm.
A 28-year-old woman from Bayview has been arrested in connection with outstanding warrants to arrest, and will also be appearing on a charge of failing to carry out obligations relating to a computer search.
Detective Inspector McNeill says the investigation team have worked at pace today, and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
¡°The investigation will continue, and while matters are before the Court, what I can say is that we do not believe this was a random incident.
¡°To the Beach Haven community, you will continue to see our staff present in the area with reassurance patrolling and our staff working at the scene.¡±
Police acknowledge those who have assisted the investigation so far.
The victim is continuing to recover from her injuries in hospital.
¡°She will have a long road to recovery, and we will be looking to speak further with her around what has occurred,¡± Detective Inspector McNeill says.
Anyone with any additional information can contact Police on 105 or go online to /use-105.
Please reference the file number 240402/3715.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Jarred Williamson/51½ÖÉä