Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
A man will face the court next week following an alleged fleeing driver incident in Papatoetoe overnight.
Just after midnight, Police observed a motorcycle believed to stolen travelling at high speed before failing to stop for a red light on East Tamaki Drive.
“Despite Police signalling for the motorcycle to stop, it fled the area,” Counties Manukau West Area Commander Inspector Ross Ellwood says.
“While Police elected not to pursue, with the assistance from Eagle, the motorcycle was tracked as it continued to travel in a dangerous manner in the area.”
The motorcycle eventually came to a stop on Fairview Road and the male has attempted to evade Police by entering an address.
“Police arrived shortly after and he was taken into custody without further incident,” says Inspector Ellwood.
The 30-year-old man will face multiple charges in relation to the stolen vehicle, dangerous driving, and failing to stop for Police.
He is due to appear in the Manukau District Court on Wednesday 30 August.
“Police will continue to hold those who put themselves and other’s safety at risk to account,” says Inspector Ellwood.
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Anna Thompson/NZ Police
