Man charged with kidnapping after allegedly stealing Invercargill ambulance

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 4:24pm

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A 20-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle after an ambulance was allegedly stolen in Invercargill. The incident occurred early Monday morning on Elles Road while a police officer and paramedic were inside the vehicle. Police had been called to assist the crew with an agitated person.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Jul 2025, 2:58pm

   Invercargill cop 'kidnapped' in stolen ambulance (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 1 Jul 2025, 3:08pm

   Invercargill ambulance stolen: Man, 20, arrested and charged with kidnapping, unlawful taking a motor vehicle (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 1 Jul 2025, 3:32pm

   Arrest after ambulance stolen with cop, St John staff inside (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 1 Jul 2025, 4:01pm

   Invercargill man charged with kidnapping after allegedly stealing ambulance (opens in new tab)

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5. RNZTue 1 Jul 2025, 4:24pm

   Man allegedly steals ambulance with police officer, paramedic on board in Invercargill (opens in new tab)