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Five men have been arrested after forcing entry and presenting weapons to an occupant at an address in the Auckland suburb of Epsom, holding them against their will.
Police were called to an address on Coronation Road after a report of an alleged kidnapping incident just after midnight.
"We received a concerning report that a group of men were trying to force their way into a home," Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, from Auckland City's Crime Squad, said.
"The men allegedly forced entry and presented weapons to an occupant at the address, holding them against their will."
The men also allegedly stole some personal items, including jewellery.
The alleged offenders tried to flee in two vehicles, Friend said.
Police were able to prevent one from leaving, with the occupants then attempting to flee on foot.
All of the alleged offenders were later taken into custody with help from the Police Dog Unit and the Police Eagle helicopter.
"This was a frightening experience for the victim, who thankfully was uninjured during the incident," Detective Senior Sergeant Friend said.
Support was being provided to the person.
Four men aged 18, 20, 22 and 23 are scheduled to appear in the Auckland District Court on Monday facing charges of kidnapping and burglary.
A 16-year-old youth has also been charged with kidnapping and burglary and is set to appear in the Auckland Youth Court.
