Police have arrested the woman wanted for allegedly spitting at Auckland Transport staff on a train at Britomart last week.
On Friday morning the woman was joyriding on the train with a man when they were told to get off by three transport officers. She then allegedly spat at them.
"A 32-year-old female was arrested yesterday and is appearing in the Auckland District Court today charged with assault under the Crimes Act," a police spokesperson says.
"Police would like to thank members of the public who came forward with information which helped lead to the arrest of the alleged offender."
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff slammed the behaviour, which is putting essential workers at risk during the pandemic.
"That sort of behaviour is disgusting at any time, but at a time with COVID-19 it's also dangerous behaviour," Goff said last week.
"The individuals should face the full penalties under the law and I have no doubt that the police will be taking this matter very seriously."
During New Zealand's alert level 4 all AT's public transport is free, but it is only to be used by essential workers and the public completing essential errands such as medical appointments and food shopping.
