Police investigate after person threatened with firearm in Silverdale, Auckland

Police have reviewed CCTV footage and are making enquiries to locate the suspects.

Police are investigating after a person was threatened with a firearm in the Auckland suburb of Silverdale this afternoon.

A police spokesperson said the event occurred at about 5.30pm.

“The victim confronted several individuals who are suspected of stealing a bag from his vehicle at a commercial premises along the Hibiscus Coast Highway.

“During this exchange, a firearm was presented at the victim. Thankfully nobody was physically harmed.”

Police have reviewed CCTV footage and are making enquiries to locate the suspects.