Martin Friend
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend is a law enforcement officer involved in investigating a disturbing incident in which a young girl was followed by a naked man in a van in Auckland. He confirmed that police are looking into the report of a man performing an indecent act in the Epsom area, highlighting the need for community awareness and safety.
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Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend confirmed that Te Anihana made cash withdrawals prior to her disappearance.
Mother of missing Auckland woman says daughter had cash when she left SkyCity, spent two hours in hotel’s basement carpark
New Zealand· 2025-09-30
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend is leading the search for the missing woman Te Anihana.
Missing woman search continues three weeks after Auckland hotel disappearanceNew Zealand· 2025-09-11Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend is leading the inquiry team searching for Te Anihana.
Manukau Harbour rescue: Coastguard and Police Eagle helicopter deployed to help injured skipperNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said no piece of information is too small to find her.
Kyan Stack sentenced after double-fatal North Canterbury crash; victim’s mother speaks of family’s sufferingNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said no piece of information is too small to find her.
Police Commissioner considers legal action over leaked Tom Phillips radio audioNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend said her death remained unexplained.
Unexplained Parnell death: Victim Leiann Rae Davis’ friend shares heartbreakNew Zealand· 2025-08-11
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend described the driver as a Caucasian male, aged between 40 and 50.
Police arrest alleged naked stalker who targeted schoolgirl in EpsomNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend confirmed police were investigating an indecent act in the Epsom area.
Auckland girl followed by naked man in van near Royal Oak, police investigatingNew Zealand· 2025-02-13