Teenager arrested after three-hour search for alleged car thief

Friday 10 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 4:07pm

In this story NZME, NZ Police

Police arrested a 15-year-old in Whangārei after a three-hour search through Northland bushland. The teenager is accused of stealing a vehicle in Dargaville before fleeing from officers on foot.

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1. 1NewsFri 10 Oct 2025, 3:06pm

   Three-hour bush search in Northland for alleged teen car thief (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 10 Oct 2025, 4:07pm

   Public help leads police to teen after Dargaville car theft (opens in new tab)