Police were quick to respond to an incident early this morning when a stolen vehicle was spotted travelling through south Auckland just after 4am.
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says the police’s Eagle helicopter was deployed to the area and soon located the vehicle in East Tāmaki.
“Eagle was able to provide commentary of the vehicle’s location to police units on the ground as the driver decided to flee police at speed, driving dangerously.
“Police were able to successfully deploy tyre spikes on several occasions, and the vehicle was then driven around the Botany Town Centre with disintegrating tyres.”
Cook says the vehicle soon lost all traction due the loss of both front tyres and came to a stop in Pakuranga.
“The sole occupant exited the vehicle and fled on foot but was soon taken into custody and has been referred to Youth Aid.
“We won’t tolerate this type of reckless behaviour on our roads.
“If you chose to participate in this type of offending, we will catch up with you and hold you to account.”
