Police investigate attempted abduction in Takanini

Thursday 4 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 1:27pm

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Police are reviewing CCTV footage in South Auckland following reports of a girl being targeted by a white van. Officers have located the vehicle and spoken to the driver as investigations into the suspicious activity continue.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 4 Dec 2025, 10:45am

   Police scouring CCTV after alleged South Auckland abduction attempt (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 4 Dec 2025, 1:27pm

   Police investigate suspicious activity involving white van in Takanini (opens in new tab)