Four youths referred to Youth Aid after stolen car incident

Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Aug, 11:51am

Four youths have been referred to Youth Aid after a stolen Toyota Aqua was spotted in East Tāmaki on Monday night. Police allege the driver mounted a berm and attempted to run down an officer who was setting up road spikes. The vehicle was eventually stopped south of Auckland.

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1. StuffTue 4 Aug, 11:02am

   Four youths arrested after alleged attempt to run down officer in stolen car (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 4 Aug, 11:05am

   Driver of stolen car allegedly tried to hit officer laying spikes - police (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 4 Aug, 11:51am

   Police officer nearly run down laying spikes as car driven by teen flees across Auckland (opens in new tab)