Man arrested after alleged armed carjacking in Onehunga

Thursday 30 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Jul, 10:42am

A 20-year-old man is in custody following an alleged armed robbery in Onehunga on Thursday morning. Police say a person with a firearm demanded the keys to a black Volkswagen on State Ave before fleeing. The suspect was later arrested in Beachlands after police tracked the stolen vehicle across Auckland.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 30 Jul, 9:57am

   Man arrested in Beachlands after Volkswagen stolen at gunpoint in Onehunga (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 30 Jul, 10:07am

   Armed carjacking suspect arrested after police track stolen vehicle (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 30 Jul, 10:42am

   Man arrested after alleged armed carjacking in Auckland's Onehunga (opens in new tab)