Man arrested after alleged carjackings and stolen vehicle crash in Auckland
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZME, NZ Herald
A man is in custody following the theft of a vehicle from Manurewa on Tuesday afternoon. Police say the driver crashed the stolen car and allegedly attempted to carjack multiple vehicles waiting at traffic lights before being apprehended near Ormiston Road.
Key facts
3 facts
- The vehicle crashed at the intersection of Ormiston Rd and Te Irirangi Dr in Flat Bush.
- The driver attempted to enter other cars stopped at traffic lights but was unsuccessful.
- A man was taken into custody at the scene without issue.
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
A man has been taken into custody following an incident involving a stolen vehicle and alleged carjacking attempts in South Auckland. The driver allegedly crashed the stolen car at the intersection of Ormiston Rd and Te Irirangi Dr in Flat Bush.
Police received reports that a vehicle was stolen from Roscommon Rd in Manurewa at approximately 4.07pm. The vehicle was later spotted on Lambie Drive before it was driven at speed.
After the crash, the driver fled on foot and unsuccessfully attempted to enter other vehicles waiting at the traffic lights. Footage from the scene showed the vehicle sustained significant damage and a traffic light was knocked to the ground.
Officers arrived at the scene and apprehended the man without issue. Inquiries regarding the original theft of the vehicle are continuing.
Where reports differ
- One report states the theft was reported just after 4pm, while another specifies the time as 4.07pm.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and 1News.
