Tag: youth_arrest

Spikes Halt Northland Youth Car Theft Spree

1 Jul 2026 10:22 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Four youths, aged 12-16, were arrested in Northland after a night of alleged car thefts. Police deployed spikes on State Highway 12 to stop a stolen vehicle, finding a large knife inside. They will be referred to Youth Aid.

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