\u201cThe man allegedly pointed a spear gun at the woman but fortunately, she locked her doors and quickly drove away from the scene.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police were called.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the man continued to the nearby Hillcrest Rd.<\/p>\n
Albrey said the offender approached another member of the public\u2019s car.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe driver was demanded to hand over his keys, which escalated when the spear gun was allegedly pointed at the frightened man,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The offender fled in the victim\u2019s vehicle towards Manukau.<\/p>\n
Albery said officers arrived on scene before relaying details to other police staff.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Police Eagle helicopter responded and soon located the freshly stolen vehicle on Cavendish Drive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Police followed the vehicle.<\/p>\n
\u201cEagle was watching overhead when the spear gun was thrown from the vehicle, and directed another unit to retrieve it,\u201d Albrey said.<\/p>\n
Police spiked the car on Beatty Ave in Manurewa and brought it to a halt. The man was immediately taken into custody.<\/p>\n
\u201cI acknowledge our staff for their work today, preventing any further harm being inflicted on the public by this man\u2019s actions,\u201d Albrey said.<\/p>\n
The 42-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow facing charges of aggravated robbery and attempted aggravated robbery.<\/p>\n