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A middle-aged man accused of trying to kidnap a schoolgirl in a terrifying ordeal two weeks ago has been arrested.
The girl, who studies at Green Bay Secondary School in West Auckland, New Zealand, was allegedly attacked on March 19 at 4:23 p.m.
“We were notified that an unknown male driving a vehicle had slowed down alongside the victim who was walking on South Titirangi Road, near the intersection with Tinopai Road,” Auckland Police said in a statement.
The man, 56, allegedly tried to talk to the girl before getting out of a white truck and grabbing her by the arm.
But the girl allegedly managed to free herself and flee home.
The girl, a student at Green Bay High School (pictured) in West Auckland, New Zealand, was allegedly attacked on March 19 at 4:23 p.m.
In an update on Tuesday, Detective Sergeant Megan Goldie said a 56-year-old man had been arrested over the Easter long weekend.
‘We followed up on information from the public about a vehicle of interest in this case, which has led to the arrest,’ he said.
The man is scheduled to appear at Waitākere District Court on Friday, charged with assault.
Detective Goldie said more charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
In an update on Tuesday, Detective Sergeant Megan Goldie said a 56-year-old man had been arrested over the Easter long weekend. Pictured is a New Zealand police car.
“We believe there have been similar approaches in the West Auckland area over recent months, and we encourage members of our community who are aware of these incidents to contact police.”
Green Bay High School Principal Fiona Barker said she learned about what allegedly happened on March 20 when the student’s family contacted her.
“(The student) is supported by our guidance team and we are in close contact with his family,” Ms Barker told the New Zealand Herald.
“We have informed our community about the situation, as well as contacting area schools.”