Two men flee in stolen car after Rotorua Aquatic Centre robbery

Saturday 24 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 24 Oct, 1:51pm

Police are investigating a robbery at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre car park where two men allegedly demanded a bystander's vehicle. The men fled in the car around 6.40pm on Thursday. The victim was uninjured but shaken, and no arrests have been made.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 24 Oct, 9:43am

   Rotorua Aquatic Centre robbery: Two men demand victim’s car before fleeing in it (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 24 Oct, 1:51pm

   Two men take over person's vehicle in Rotorua Aquatic Centre car park and flee in it (opens in new tab)