The pair were caught attempting to leave the country on Sunday.
Minister Brown met with the boy and his family on Wednesday.
The group of five started their planned overnight trip from Piha on Monday.
The 46-year-old is allegedly responsible for a "significant number" of burglaries in the city.
"Drunk? Texting? Can't drive?"
"Our children are now plagued by nightmares, and my wife continues to suffer from the traumatic experience."
FENZ has yet to confirm what the chemical was.
Plus, this is the members-only retailer with the cheapest fuel in the city.
From today, Auckland's 11.5c per litre regional fuel tax no longer applies.
