Whangārei police have arrested a man who allegedly forced another motorist off the road in Maungatapere and forcefully took cash from them.
Detective Inspector Al Symonds, of Whangārei CIB, said the 20-year-old man reportedly tailgated a vehicle in front of him, before forcing the victim’s vehicle off the road, and forcefully taking an amount of cash.
Symonds said he then allegedly forced the victim to drive to an ATM to withdraw more money.
The man has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Whangārei District Court. He is due to reappear in the Auckland District Court on November 8.
Symonds said their investigation followed a report of alleged tailgating and a subsequent robbery on Mangakahia Rd on September 14.