Police are currently responding to an incident in which a woman has jumped out of a moving car and been injured in Central Auckland.
At this point in time Police believe the victim has been walking along Ian McKinnon Drive. She has been forced into a car by an unknown man.
The woman has jumped out of the car in Copeland Street and a member of the public has seen this and called 111.
The woman has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition and Detectives are at hospital with her.
The driver of the car and the vehicle itself are currently outstanding . At this stage it is believed to be a grey or silver mid-sized SUV, similar to a RAV 4 or Honda CRV.
A number of enquiries are underway to establish exactly what has occurred.
Police believe the car is being driven by a lone man. No further description of him is available at this stage.
Anyone who has seen this or a car matching this description should call Auckland City Crime Squad on 09 302 6557 immediately. (Media please do not call this number as it is needed for operational purposes.)
A further update will be provided as information is confirmed.
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MEDIA: Det Snr Sgt Glenn Baldwin will hold a press conference outside the Auckland Central Police Station at 5.30pm. Due to operational reasons he is not available before then.
Beth Bates/NZ Police