Police arrested and charged a 34-year-old man this week in relation to this incident and prior incidents of impersonating police.
He was remanded in custody and due to reappear in Whakatāne District Court on October 7, charged with impersonating personnel, indecent assault, intimidation, two counts of kidnapping and five counts of impersonating police.
A 19-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were also arrested.
The 19-year-old is due in Whakatāne District Court today charged with indecent assault, two counts of kidnapping and two counts of impersonating police.
The woman is due in Whakatāne District Court on September 29, charged with kidnapping.
Clements said it was a traumatic incident for the victims, and police were taking it seriously.
Police wanted to hear from anyone in the Eastern Bay of Plenty who may have had interactions with the group, or anyone using the Commodore to pose as police officers.
Any information can be provided through 105, either online or over the phone, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, using file number 260914/4066.
Clements said if anyone doubting they were speaking with a real police officer should ask for their police-issued ID, and call 111. A police communicator could identify the officer.