Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Arrest in Whangarei Kidnapping Case


Northland District Headquarters
88 Cameron Street, Whangarei
Friday September 12, 2014

Police have arrested a 50-year-old man in relation to a kidnapping incident in Whangarei last month.

The man has been charged with aggravated robbery and kidnapping and will appear in the Whangarei District Court tomorrow.

On the morning of August 18 a 33-year-old woman was parked in the Laurie Hall car park when a man allegedly threatened her with a knife and then forced her to drive around Whangarei before leaving her in the car in the Town Basin.

Detective Sergeant Shane Pilmer said police were very pleased to arrest the man today following a very thorough investigation conducted by Whangarei staff.

“It has been a very traumatic time for the victim and this result also provides reassurance to members of the public that police will act with urgency in resolving serious crimes such as this.”


Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

Featured News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.