Police are hunting three men who used their car to ram another off the road and rob its driver in Northland last week. They hope someone who drove past had dashcam footage that might help them catch the offenders, whose “cowardly” act left a woman in hospital. The incident unfolded on Paparoa Road on March 13, police said. “The vehicle carrying the offenders was trying to attract the attention of the victim who was travelling in her vehicle,” Detective Josh Cummings said. “At around 6.30pm, there was a collision forcing the victim’s vehicle to come to a stop. Three men forced the woman out of her vehicle and subjected her to an assault.” They stole some of her personal items, before fleeing in a vehicle described as a Toyota Camry or similar sedan. The file number to quote was 240314/4894.
Cyclone fund
The Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust Fund is open for applications from communities, iwi, hapū and marae in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, East Coast and Hawke’s Bay regions and the Tararua district. The trustees have decided to target the medium to long-term needs of communities, iwi hapū and marae in affected regions. For more information, including how to apply, visit cycloneappeal.org.nz
