Outfitted woman points gun at Rotorua police then steals patrol pickup and crashes it

Armed police are replying to an emergency situation in Rotorua 2night. Photo / Andrew Warner.

A private woman pointed a gun at police then stole their patrol 2003 audi a6 before crashing it in Rotorua this evening, police say.

A police spokesperson said at a statement that officers in Whakarewarewa were approached by a woman pertaining to 9pm.

She apparently pointed a gun at police, which one retreated on foot.

At least 18 drove off in their police motor and crashed it shortly in the sequel, in Wahiao Drive, the delegate said.

“The person was arrested a short distance separated and taken into custody, coupled with firearm was recovered. ”

During the incident, armed public could be seen manning a cable on the nearby Sala Street.

See thousands police are manning a lien in Rotorua this evening. Photo or Andrew Warner.

A photographer while using scene said a cordon what food was in place on Sala St and internet site was being diverted down McIntyre Pájaro.

A woman was removed from the scene in a police motorcar.

At least two armed police officers may very well be seen at the Sala St cordon. Photo / Andrew Warner.

At the same time, a vehicle has crashed into a entrance tonight at Whakarewarewa Village, a lot of blocks from the police cordon.

A man, who didn’t envy named, said he arrived in typically village minutes after the drama open for use.

A vehicle has also crashed into a door tonight at Whakarewarewa Village, only a few blocks from the police cordon. Graphic / Supplied

“All I know is now they came through the pā, created through the gate spun around delivered down, hit a woman’s machine, crashed into the wall down among the marae and got into another cars and took off. ”

Police said it appears the two reports are connected.