Source: New Zealand Police
Auckland City Police are seeking the victim of an aggravated robbery in Ellerslie this afternoon to come forward.
Six people have been arrested over the offending which occurred at the Ellerslie Train Station.
Sergeant Tim Roberts, of Mt Wellington Police, says the victim left the area before Police could speak with her.
“Auckland Transport contacted Police at around 2pm, after observing the offending take place,” he says.
“A group have allegedly stood over the victim in a threatening manner, taking her personal belongings before the victim has fled visibly upset.”
Sergeant Roberts says the offenders left the scene onboard a train, with camera operators tracking their movements.
“Thanks to the expert eye of a Police camera operator, they have been tracked on the rail network with Police units being directed to Newmarket Train Station, and all six people were taken into custody,” he says.
An 18-year-old woman has now been charged with aggravated robbery and will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow.
Five other offenders, all youth, are being referred to Police Youth Aid over the offending.
The Police focus is now on identifying the victim.
“This woman was wearing a grey hooded top with a NASA space agency logo on the front,” Sergeant Roberts says.
“We want to contact you to make sure you are okay and to ensure there is further support in place for you.
“If this is you, or you know who this woman is, please contact Police.”
You can contact Police on 105 using the reference number 260302/5584.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police