A man who barricaded himself in an Auckland house and threatened police that he was armed has been taken into custody after a large police response.
Police said around 2.32pm, they approached a suspicious vehicle in Whitaker Place, central Auckland to speak with the driver.
Before officers could speak with the driver, he fled the area.
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This vehicle was not pursued by police. After inquiries, the driver was later located at a Mt Albert address.