Child in stolen car found safe: police

A four-year-old girl who had been in a car when it was stolen has been found safe, police say.

The vehicle had been parked at the crematorium at the Waikumete Cemetery on Great North Rd in the suburb of Glen Eden this morning.

It was stolen some time before 11am, police believe.

They said the child was later found safe and well "thanks to help from a member of the public".

The vehicle had also been located and inquiries were continuing to find the person who took it.