Police have released CCTV footage of a car believed to be involved in an attempted abduction in the Auckland suburb of Eden Terrace.
A woman in her 20s was forced into the front seat of a car while walking along Haslett St toward Ponsonby on Monday afternoon.
She managed to jump from the moving car on nearby Copeland St, injuring herself in the fall.
Auckland City District Police shared two videos on their Facebook page of the car they believe is connected to the case.
The footage shows the car approaching the 'no exit' end of the street before the driver turns the vehicle around.
The next clip shows the car from another angle speeding away and turning left down Copeland Street.
"We believe that it is highly likely that this is the vehicle we're looking for and that the victim was inside the car during this time," says Detective Inspector Aaron Pascoe, Auckland City Police.
"The victim has described being flung headfirst into the foot-well of the passenger seat by the offender, and being upside down and struggling to get out. "
He said that while the car appears black in the footage, it may because of the lighting and angle on the car.
"We are however keeping an open mind and it could be black, but it could also be dark grey or silver," he says.
The victim of the attack has been released from hospital and has spoken with detectives this morning.
Anyone with information is asked to call the investigation team on 09 302 6558. Information can also be given anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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