Police are appealing for witnesses after a young female was pulled into a ute in Whangarei yesterday.
In a statement police say approximately 1pm yesterday (August 19) a young female was pulled into a black ute as she walked along Manapouri Road at the junction with Corks Road in Tikipunga.
The girl was able to free herself and escaped from the vehicle whilst it was still moving.
A driver who witnessed the incident stopped to help the young girl. Police would like to hear from the driver.
Police also believe the same vehicle may have been involved in an altercation outside the Tikipunga shops at the intersection of Kiripaka and Spedding Roads where the ute may have received minor damage, later the same day.
Police have arrested and charged a man over the first incident but would like to hear from anyone who has information about either incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Bradshaw at Whangarei Police on (09) 430 4500 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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