Quick reporting by a member of the public who allegedly snapped a pair of thieves attempting to steal his vehicle by using a screwdriver has aided in their arrest.
At about 9.45pm, two people allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle parked on Brashier Circle in Sunnyvale were interrupted by the owner.
°Â²¹¾±³Ù±ð³¾²¹³Ù¨¡ West Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Kelly Farrant, says the pair had managed to get the car started using a screwdriver before the owner disturbed them and they took off in another vehicle.
¡°The victim has then quickly contacted Police and we quickly located the alleged offenders on Millbrook Road where the Police Eagle helicopter was able to track the vehicle.¡±
She says officers then spiked the vehicle on Farwood Road and it continued at low speed onto Candia Road, eventually stopping.
¡°Two people were quickly taken into custody without incident.
¡°Quickly reporting matters by calling 111 about incidents such as people interfering with vehicles is really helpful for us.
¡°It allows us to respond and potentially disrupt wider offending against the community.¡±
A 30-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with possession of an offensive weapon and possession of cannabis.
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Holly McKay/51½ÖÉä