Truck driver forced at gunpoint to withdraw cash from ATM in Rotorua
A Booth's Logistics driver was threatened with a handgun and compelled to drive to an ATM, where $400 was taken from his account.
Maree Smith, regional manager for Booth's Logistics North Island, reported that a driver was pursued into the company's Rotorua yard after 7:30 pm and confronted by several men who brandished a handgun. Although the gate was locked, the attackers entered through a back gate and ordered the driver to drive to an ATM at the nearby Te Ngae Shopping Centre. There, they withdrew $400 from his checking account before fleeing.
Police have opened an investigation, stating that no firearm was found at the scene and no suspects have been apprehended. The driver remains fearful of returning to the yard, and the company says it will enhance safety measures for its staff. Senior Sergeant Sam Parata emphasized that the public is not at risk while the inquiry continues.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security vulnerabilities for transport workers and raises concerns about workplace safety.
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