Couple Commended For Coming To Victim’s Aid
Police are praising the efforts of a Papakura couple
whose actions prevented
a crime from
escalating.
Over the weekend, investigations continued
into the incident on Thursday
afternoon, 29 March,
resulting in a man being charged with
abduction.
Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor,
Counties Manukau South Area
Investigations Manager, says
the couple were travelling in their car along
Sheehan
Avenue when they saw an incident involving a man and woman
on the
footpath.
“It didn’t look right to them,
and they stopped their vehicle to offer
the woman
assistance and, in the process, disturbed the alleged
offender’s
actions.”
Police were immediately called on 111.
“The couple were able to provide the
location and importantly a
registration number of the
vehicle, as well as a photo of it,” Detective
Senior
Sergeant Taylor says.
“Police were able to make
follow up enquiries at the vehicle’s
registered
address.
“The investigation progressed
throughout Easter weekend as we identified
the victim and
carried out a further search warrant.”
A 29-year-old
man charged has been remanded in custody to reappear today
in
the Manukau District Court.
“I would like to
acknowledge their actions last week; for seeing
something
and doing something about it,” Detective
Senior Sergeant Taylor says.
“Quick reporting and
good information have been invaluable for
our
investigation staff to the point where we have now
put someone before the
Court.
“Their actions have
prevented any further offending or harm
taking
place.”
Police are ensuring welfare
support is available for the victim in
this
incident.
“While the victim did not suffer
any serious physical injuries, she has
been through a
harrowing ordeal.”
Police continue to remind the
public about the importance of reporting
offending or
suspicious activity occurring in your
communities.
Call 111 if the incident is happening
right now or call 105 to report an
incident after the
fact.
People can also make a report online by going
to
https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105.