Alarming' incident sees man allegedly threaten woman at knifepoint
Danielle Clent
A woman in her 70s has allegedly been threatened at knifepoint in an "alarming" incident.
A 31-year-old man has been charged over the incident.
Police said the man approached the woman who was in her car in Auckland's Ōrewa on Thursday evening.
The man is alleged to have gotten inside the woman's car on Florence Ave before pulling out a "large knife" and telling her to get out of the car.
The woman was able to take the keys out of the ignition and get out of her car before finding a member of the public to help her.
Police were called while the man ran from the scene.
An investigation into the incident by police found a 31-year-old fitting the description the next day, and he was arrested.
Police have charged the man with assault with intent to rob and he is due to appear in North Shore District Court on Monday.
A police spokesperson said the alleged incident was "alarming" for the victim and it was fortunate that no one had been physically harmed.
"We are ensuring she is being provided with victim support."
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