Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police have taken four people into custody following a burglary at a store on Wilson Road, Waihi Beach.
A vehicle was used to gain entry to the premises around 3:40am.
Following the burglary Police sighted a vehicle of interest travelling on State Highway 26, Tirohia.
Police activated lights and sirens around 4:30am, but the driver continued.
Police followed the vehicle through Te Aroha onto Te Aroha- Gordon Road, where a Police car was rammed, before continuing to Alexandra Road.
Luckily there were no injuries, and only minor damage to the Police vehicle.
The vehicle continued through Wardville, Matamata, before coming to a stop in Waharoa, where the offenders left the vehicle on foot around 5:10am.
Police with the assistance of the Police dog unit tracked four people to residential addresses on Ward Street where they were taken into custody around 5:30am.
Charges are being considered for two youths, a 23 year old man and an 18-year-old woman.
A scene examination will be conducted at the store and of the vehicle.
Enquiries are ongoing.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
