Student threatened outside Wairarapa College

Attribute to Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth: 
 
Wairarapa Police are investigating after a Wairarapa College student was threatened with a screwdriver this morning.
 
At around 10.15am the student saw a person attempting to break in to a car near the front of the college.
 
When the would-be thief realised he was being observed, he threatened the student with a screwdriver before running away.
 
The school immediately called Police and was advised to keep students inside until Police could confirm there was no risk to students.
 
The response by the school was excellent and I commend them for acting quickly to report the initial incident and take preventative action.  
 
Enquiries are ongoing to locate the person who threatened the student, but Police are satisfied there is no ongoing risk.
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.