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Police have made four arrests after an operation unfolded across two regions following an aggravated robbery in East Auckland yesterday morning, August 21.
Counties Manukau Police’s criminal investigation branch (CIB) is investigating, with charges being confirmed for those allegedly involved.
At around 5am, a group of men arrived at a property in Kerrykeel Drive, Flat Bush.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright says the men reportedly were carrying weapons.
“It was reported that one of these men were in possession of a firearm before they have taken property and stolen a vehicle from the address.”
As police deployed to the incident, the police’s Eagle helicopter located the stolen vehicle on State Highway 20 heading north.
“Eagle observed this vehicle travelling in tandem with a second vehicle, which was also stolen,” Bright says.
“Units moved in and signalled both vehicles to stop near Te Atatū, in which both failed to stop.”
The Eagle helicopter continued to track the vehicle stolen from the Flat Bush address, and the police’s Auckland armed offenders squad (AOS) was deployed.
“AOS staff have brought the vehicle to a stop on Glenfield Road and swiftly took the sole occupant into custody without incident,” Bright says.
A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Meanwhile, the second vehicle headed south towards the Waikato region, with units pursuing the vehicle.
Waikato AOS were deployed as the vehicle continued at high speed.
“The vehicle has collided with barriers on Tirau Road, and AOS moved in to carry out an armed traffic stop,” Bright says.
Three male occupants were arrested at the scene without further issue.
Those arrested were a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds.
Police have seized both vehicles, with detailed examinations to be carried out.
“Counties Manukau Police CIB are continuing to investigate the entire circumstances of what unfolded at the Flat Bush address,” Bright says.
No occupants at the address suffered any injuries, nor did any motorists on the roading network.
