Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with an aggravated robbery in New Lynn earlier this month, following what officers describe as good old-fashioned police work.
At about 1am on 16 February, four masked offenders entered a venue on Great North Road and stole a large amount of cash. The group fled in a stolen vehicle and were later seen transferring into a second vehicle a short time afterwards.
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, Waitematā West Area Investigations Manager, says that second vehicle was located abandoned on Winstone Road in Mt Roskill.
“A substantial amount of money was recovered from inside the vehicle,” he says.
“Following this, our enquiries team reviewed CCTV from the area and spoke with a number of people.”
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Information gathered during those enquiries led officers to an address of interest. Police later executed a search warrant at a Mount Albert Road property, where they located a suspect hiding inside a closet.
The man has been charged with aggravated robbery and unlawfully using a motor vehicle.
“This was a great arrest, and we can’t rule out further arrests or charges,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bunting says.
“This is a great example of good old-fashioned Police work, getting great results and holding people to account.”
The 22-year-old appeared in court on Friday and was remanded in custody. He is due to reappear in the Waitākere District Court this week.
Police are still seeking further information. Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police via 105, either by phone or online, quoting file number 260216/2305.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.
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