NZ police make arrest in Whangārei stolen vehicle incident

Police have arrested a man in connection with an incident at a petrol station earlier this month.

On 6 May, a vehicle was allegedly taken from a petrol station's forecourt on Maunu Road with a young baby inside.

At the weekend, a 52-year-old man was spotted in Auckland by an off-duty Police member and was later arrested by Police.

The man has been charged with the following:

• Dangerous driving

• Driving while disqualified

• Unlawfully takes motor vehicle

• Fail to stop

He is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today.

Police are unable to comment further on this matter as it is before the Court.

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